Chapter Three: Band Practice

                                    

                                          
We finally made our way to the studio. I sat down comfortably on of the sofas and watched the guys play. Moments like these were rare for me, so I made sure to really enjoy them. Watching the guys practice was one of my favourite things to do.
About an hour later the guys decided to take a break. Steven put away his drumsticks and ran over to sit next to me.
"You did a good job." I smiled at him and ruffled his hair. Steven really was a talented drummer.
"Thanks, Ray !" he smiled that adorable, big smile of his and pulled me into a tight hug. 
I laughed as I hugged him back. I liked when Steven was happy.
Then I felt someone sit next to me. I turned and saw Axl sitting next to me. I smiled.
"How did I do?" He asked.
"Eh, it was alright." I responded with sarcasm.
And he just sat there, looking offended. That was until I looked at Steven and we burst out laughing.
"Ray !" He said, clearly not amused. But me and Steven just continued giggling at his reaction. That was until Slash came over to me.
"Ray?" he asked. 
"Yes?" I looked at him, not very sure what was going on.
"Would you like to play?" he questioned, taking his guitar and carefully handing it over to me. 
"Wait, really?! Are you sure?" I said happily, carefully taking his guitar.
"Go ahead and show us what you got." He grinned.
"Thank you !!!" I smiled back and giving him a tight hug.
Slash just giggled and hugged back. It wasn't often that the guys saw me play, I rather enjoyed playing home alone. But because Slash offered me to play his guitar, I couldn't say no. So I carefully stood up and started playing Sweet Child O' Mine. That was  one of the few songs I knew on electric guitar since I usualy play my acoustic guitar.
5:03 minutes later I was done playing. Everyone just looked at me in shock and started clapping. I did two dramatic bows and then sat back down, returning the guitar to slash.
"That was impressive. Good job, kiddo !" Izzy stated. 
"That's my sister." Duff said proudly before hugging me from behind.
"You should play with us more often." Axl spoke. Wow, I thought. I can't belive Axl actually just said that.
"I will think about it." I replied.
A bit later the guys said it was enough for the day. So they put their instruments away. And we just talked. Then something totally unexpected happened. Axl stretched and put his arm around my shoulder. I just couldn't belive it. I just smiled to myself. This was the first time he did anything like that. I never wanted to forget that moment.
Three hours later we decided it was time for us to go home. So we all got up and took our separate ways. Then all of a sudden Steven ran over to me.
"Ray?" He spoke and he sounded, nervous...?
"What's up, Popcorn?" I smiled.
"So, sadly I w-won't be able to make it to our favourite spot tonight. S-sorry." He stuttered. 
Weird, I thought. Since me and Steven became best friends, we found a spot that we went to every Saturday. It was our spot, we promised to never bring anyone else to the spot. He never said he didn't have time, I wonder what made him cancel today.
"That's fine !" I said reassuringly.
"Okay, thanks !" he quickly spoke and ran off.
Duff looked at me just as confused as I was. I just shook my head and we continued walking back to our house.
Once we returned, I flopped down on the couch and turned on the TV, I already knew I was gonna be bored. I mean sure I could be spending time with Duff, but he also has plans, I guess I will just stay home alone for the evening.
"Hey, uh, Slash agreed to come over since I don't want you to be alone." Duff spoke.
"That would be nice, thank you." I said as Duff said next to me.
We just continued to watch the movie and waited for Slash. When Slash arrived us three just spoke about all kinds of random things. At that moment I was happy they were here, at least I wouldn't be bored.
But then I thought that if Steven couldn't make it. I was gonna go alone. We never said we couldn't go alone, so I thought I would.
"Hey, uhm, Duff, Slash?" I spoke.
They both just nodded their heads.
"I think I'mma go alone, since Steven couldn't make it today. I will be home at around nine." I said.
"Okay, just be carefull, and if there is anything, call me." Duff said. 
"I will !" I replied as I ran up the stairs to get changed.