Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:13:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: Aaron Hull <wah.stories@yahoo.com>
Subject: Shawn's Turn: Shawn's Turn - 21

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	This is the first story I've ever written, I wrote it over the
summer of last year and my writing skills have grown immensely. Although
this is my first story I've wrote, I have published other stories on here
and am currently working on one. Under the high school section, I have the
One or the Other, which is a current project; Hayden's Story; and GAvin's
Got Game. Under the college section, I have The After Party. The latter
three stories all contain sexual content.
	If you enjoyed reading this story, you can email me at
wah.stories@yahoo.com. I love getting fan mail and can't wait to here from
you all!

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~ ~ IMPORTANT - THIS WAS WRITTEN BY A FRIEND ~ ~


{ Grayson's perspective in San Francisco}

	I hopped around the apartment struggling to put on a pair of dark
denim skinny jeans. "Shit, shit, shit, shit!" I yelled as I frantically
tried to look for a shirt. I glanced at the microwave clock, 7:30. Oh I'm
screwed. I have a job at the local coffee shop, where all the musicians or
poets go to do their stuff on a nightly basis. But I was lucky enough to
get a gig performing from Friday to Sunday every weekend from 8 to
2am. It's an all night kind of place and since today is a Friday and I
gotta be there at 7:45 for sound check, I'm running a little late. "GODDAMN
IT!" I yelled as I clutched my foot after stubbing it on the couch. I
looked to my right and saw my guitar already in the case so I knew I
wouldn't have to worry about that so I slid into the bathroom and started
mussing up my hair. It takes some time to achieve them, "I just woke up/ I
just had sex all night look". Luckily it didn't take me as long as usual
since both were true. I put on some eyeliner and smudged it a little to
give a more messy look. My hair was falling in my face exactly the way I
wanted it to as I brushed my teeth and swallowed some mouth wash. I cringed
as it went down but it works wonders.

	"Hey stranger, found the T-shirt you were screaming about earlier!"
I looked up in the mirror and saw a fantastic pair of legs leading up into
a dangerously short skirt and a loose band t-shirt. She looked up at me
with sultry light brown eyes. She was fixing her hair and holding a piece
of fabric in her hand. "I figured 'The Smith's' would be appropriate attire
tonight?" She grinned and through the base ball style band shirt at my
face.

	I threw it on and looked in the mirror, sprayed on a bit of perfume
and turned around and raised my arms. "How do I look?" I asked with a
smirk.

	Jessie raised an eyebrow and walked up to me, used one of her hands
to grab the waist band of my jeans and with lips to my ear. "Good enough to
fuck..." She murmured.

	"Mmm, sounds nice..." I said and kissed her on the neck. I have
time right?

	She laughed and gave me a kiss on the cheek and a light slap to the
side of the face. "Buuuuut, since we already did that and you have to get
your sweet ass down to Momma Lou's, I suggest we go." She shook her dirty
blonde head at me as she was walking through the door. But before she went,
I heard her muttering something along the lines of, "What kind of Coffee
Shop name is Momma Lou's?" and "Stupid hormonal lazy ass musician." I
rolled my eyes and followed her out. Jessie was a great girl and has been a
really awesome friend for the past year. She was in my literature
appreciation class and I was helping her "study" for the big test. Now that
I think about it, I've helped a lot of people "study" this year. One of the
things I love about going to a school dedicated to "the arts", is that
everyone sleeps with everyone and it doesn't matter! Since us, "artists",
are always in need of constant inspiration sometimes we need to inspire
each other. I know I've written some of my best songs and poems after wild
nights with the beautiful boys and girls of this even more beautiful city.

	As I was grabbing my guitar case Jess came up behind me again. "Oh
and if you don't mind I went into your room and grabbed Jack's 'Banksy'
shirt! He wanted me to remind you to bring it tonight because he left it
here last weekend! And since I knew you'd forget in like a millisecond, I
did it for you." She waved the fabric in my face and gave me a playful kiss
on the lips. "And thanks for last night Gray, I totally got an idea for a
new painting. See you there." she winked and walked out the apartment door.

	I laughed and stood up to leave, I checked my cell phone for the
time, 7:43. Oh crap. I sprinted down the stairs and got into my car and
spun out of the parking lot. I had 2 minutes to get there, that is a
completely valid reason to speed through two stop signs and nearly hit a
nun.

	I parked haphazardly outside of Momma Lou's and ran inside with my
guitar case flying behind me. I burst through the door toward the small
stage where the rest of the band was setting up. "I'm here!" I gasped a
little out of breath. I knelt and placed the guitar case on the floor and
started messing with the amplifier settings.

	WHACK! I felt something hit the top of my head, hard. "Where the
hell were you. It's exactly 7:48, and I want to know why you were not here
at 7:45 ?" I looked up and saw one of my best friends and the other set of
vocals, Lilith glaring at me with her arms crossed and a drumstick in one
hand. Oh, so that makes sense now. Lilith was 5'3 with silvery blonde hair
and dark green eyes. She had multiple piercing on her ears, one on her
nose, belly button and just a bit lower than that. I would know, she and I
had art projects due worth twenty percent of our final grade. Let's just
say I needed some ideas and so did she. She was the barely-there structure
that keeps us semi-on time and almost prepared. She's in nearly all of my
classes and one of the craziest, most epic girls I probably would ever
meet. She constantly reminds me of Baby Doll from Suckerpunch. Though she
didn't approve when I casually suggested something about her throwing on
that outfit.

	I grabbed the top of my head, and looked up with a sheepish
smile. "Uh...studying?"

	She snorted and gave me another hard whack. "Studying my ass! You
study about as much as everyone else in this school. Zero!" She put an okay
sign up in the air and used her other hand to make a not so nice
gesture. "That's also the grade I give you on your lame excuses."

	I got up and put a hand over my chest. "Ouch, I worked on that one
for hours. You're so hurtful, Lil." I sighed in mock-dramatics. "But some
people are into that so it's okay."

	She laughed and threw the drumstick at my head. "Asshole." I heard
her snicker. "And what have I told you over and over about the nights
before we perform!" She poked me in the shoulder to drive home each
word. She turned to the rest of the band, Jack, Evan, and Max. "What have I
told all of you about Thursday nights every damn day?" She threw her hands
out in exasperation.

	Jack gave a toothy smile as I saw him hold up the 'Banksy'
shirt. "No partying before we perform."

	Lilith raised an eyebrow and pointed at Max. "And...?"

	He started laughing and put a hand in his hair. "No getting screwed
in the butt because it makes us walk funny...and I'm not even going to
bring attention to that "bruise" on your neck."

	She crossed her arms and gave a huffy breath. "Jesus Christ,
And...?" She looked at Evan.

	He threw his hands in the air and grinned. "No taking anything that
makes you want to run around naked screaming Hannah Montana." She continued
to stare at him.

	"It was only once I swear!" he said. I burst out laughing because I
perfectly well remembered that time and then I shuddered because I also
remembered our lovely night in jail. Hmm, all I did that night was stare at
Amy's infinite bracelet. God, every once and awhile that girl still makes
me think what if. Not near as much as I used to but hey if she ever called
one day...

	Finally Lilith turned towards me. "And...? This one is specifically
for you."

	I smiled and put up a hand in a peace sign. "Absolutely, under no
circumstances, sex before we perform." I looked over at Jack and we burst
out laughing. Jack was one of those goofy, loveable guys you just want to
hang out with. He was 6'1 and well built with dyed teal blue hair, he
always had this big smile on his face and even with his lip ring and
piercings he always reminded me of a little kid. He had a pair of fantastic
blue eyes. Blue and blue, but those lips are oh so true. Max was a
flamboyant gay man, he dresses like a complete heterosexual though. I
remember when I first met him, I thought he was straight as a gate and cute
as a button. He's about 5'11 with curly brown highlighted hair. He can move
his hips like Shakira. And is one of the funniest people I have ever had
the pleasure of meeting, one of the best looking too. Evan is our favorite
weed addict. He always has the best stories and one of the most laid back
people I know. A great guy to party with and quite the 'inspiration'. He's
6'0 with shaggy auburn hair and olive colored eyes. He's also one of the
sweetest people I know, he always gives some of his weed to the homeless
every Saturday night. As wrong as it is, everyone in the band has been with
each other at least once. Even max. And may I say, it was awesome.

	She turned toward the edge of the stage, "Jess! These rules are for
you too! No sleeping with my band!" she yelled.

	Jessie giggled and waved it away with her hand. "Oh shush you
hypocrite! Last week you barely ran in here with your shirt on backwards!
And besides, I was just doing a little inspiring." She said with a
suggestive smile.

	Lilith rolled her eyes, "Yeah well, you can inspire us, well, I
mean me, later but right now. It's go time!" and with a wave, I had my
guitar, Jack had his, Max was on drums, Evan the bass, and Lilith the
microphone. She's usually the lead singer for the first half of our shows
and I do the second half.

	We played until 11 and then decided to take a break long enough to
score food and drinks. I sat down at our usual corner table with everyone
and a couple of our other art school friends. Lilith and Jess were already
profusely making out. Jess pulled away for a quick second and said, "Great
set guys! All of you are totally getting laid tonight."

	Lilith groaned and said. "Damn I have to call my parents and say
I'm sleeping over at a friend's. Hold up a sec guys." She pulled out her
cell and waited for a moment. "Hey mom it's me, yeah the show's great!
Mmm. No I'm not coming home tonight. Yeah. Yeah, I'm sleeping at
friends. WHAT! No I'm not going to have sex. I- okay yeah I am. I
will. Love you too, bye." She smiled and yelled, "Who's up for an after
party at Gray's?"

	Evan raised his hand with a devilish smirk. "I already made a dish
to bring the host." He held up a bag. "Anyone like brownies?"

	"Oh! You know I do." Max winked and then went to go flirt with a
guy standing alone by the books.

	"Oh c'mon guys! Why do we always have to pick my place to trash and
get trashed?" I whined even though I actually didn't mind.

	Jack swung an arm around me and rubbed my head with his
knuckles. "Because you adorable midget, you are the only one without a
roommate and or parents to nag on you. You are completely free to party
whenever the hell you, well I mean, we want!"

	"Jack what the hell are you eating young man?" I turned my head and
saw a large black woman walking towards us in an apron. I smiled and ran to
hug her.

	"Hey Momma." I said. She smiled and held me at arm's length. Momma
Lou was the owner of the shop and our adoptive mother.

	"How ya doin' sweetie? Let me get a good look at you tonight." She
raised an eyebrow as she skimmed her eyes over me. "Nu uh. Honey, you gotta
eat more! I mean you're skinnier than that Hilton girl on a crack binge." I
rolled my eyes and tried to get away but she pulled me back and started
messing up my hair. "And what is going on with your hair? It's all in your
face and sticking up, you look like a goddamn pirate!"

	"Aww, c'mon Ma! It's supposed to look like that!" I laughed as I
went to go sit back down. She walked over to Evan and grabbed the bag of
brownies he was hiding badly.

	"And what are these Mr. Evan?" She crossed her arms and tapped a
foot.

	Lilith and Jack laughed, "Busted." Lilith whispered.

	Ethan scratched the back of his head and grinned sheepishly. "Party
favors?"

	Momma slapped him on the side of the head. "Mmm, party favors. Well
you better make damn sure these party favors are eaten responsibly." She
pointed her fingers at us. "Alright ya'll, break times over. Gray, go and
do your pirate thing."

	I sighed, "Yeah, whatever." We walked up back onto the stage and I
grabbed my guitar and Lilith went to go be back up. I looked at the many
faces in the crowd and smirked and knew what song to do. I glanced at
Lilith and saw her look away from me quickly. Hmm, she's actually really
cute when she's making that embarrassed face. Crap, what am I thinking? I
shook my head and started playing. I glanced and saw Lilith staring at me
again. Oh what the hell, I mouthed to her to sing the first part of the
song and I'll do the second.. She gave me a confused look but it was time
for the verse, she opened her mouth and started. Jess said we were getting
laid tonight, so better find someone.

	"And I know it's not to get away from me, You just need a change of
scenery So strange how everything went wrong so fast and I hope that this
confusion does not last, 'cause These words might be, too little too late,
And I'm afraid that I have already lost you Now three months equals
eternity and this will be so hard And I will long to hold you in my
arms..."

	I knew Jack, Evan and Max didn't mind this quick change. The way
the stage lights were hitting our faces, you couldn't tell what we were
looking at if you were in the audience. So I inclined my head slightly so I
could look at Lilith. She saw me looking at her and mouthed, "What are you
doing?" I just raised an eyebrow and finished the song.

	"And when you ask do you love me I should reply with yes most
certainly I always hesitate there's something lingering I will try harder
to be all that I can be These words might be, too little too late, And I'm
afraid that I have already lost you Now three months equals eternity and
this will be so hard And I will long to hold you in my arms." She opened
her mouth as if to say something, but I turned away and started the next
song.

	We finished the set at around 1:45 and were packing up our
instruments. As I was picking up my guitar case I heard Lilith walk up
behind me. "Gray, can I talk to you?"

	I sighed and stood up, "Yes?"

	She crossed her arms and looked at me intensely. "What was that
about?"

	"What was what?"

	"Don't play stupid! The whole switching up during the set. Why?"
She asked.

	I sighed in frustration, this wasn't going how I planned. "Look
it's no big deal. I'll see you tomorrow at practice." We weren't having an
after party because Jack and Max are going to Max's and Evan and Jess were
a bit preoccupied with the brownies. I walked through the door and towards
my car but I heard her running after me.

	"Grayson, wait." I felt her put her hand on my shoulder and spin me
around.

	"Lil, what-" She cut me off by placing her lips firmly on mine. I
stiffened from shock and then kissed back. We didn't have to break apart
because we could just breathe through our noses. I pulled back and stared
at her. Ice met warmth when my gray met her green. "Get in." We got into my
car and drove to my place.


-5 minutes later-
	I was firmly pressed to the door. I placed my hands on her
hips. "Shirt now." She said as she was struggling to get off her pants.

	"Mmm." I mumbled with her lips against mine. I opened my eyes for a
second and noticed my voicemail machine flashing. New message but it can
wait till tomorrow. I felt her fingers unbutton my jeans as I took off her
shirt.

	She pulled back and grinned. "Have I ever told you how sexy that
lip ring is?"

	I smirked and led her to my room. "No but you can tell me all
night." She laughed as I shut the door...


(Next Morning)
	I woke up with a pounding headache and noticed that Lilith wasn't
there. I remember she said something last night about having to leave
early. Shit, I shouldn't have drank so much. I walked into the kitchen
grumbling about how bright the damn light was. I noticed the machine
blinking. "Shit." I mumbled as I walked towards it pressed play and went
into the fridge to drink out of the milk carton.

	"Hey, Gray. Long time no, talk it's Amy. Call me back! It's the
same number, haha! Hopefully you still have it. I really want to talk with
you. Anyways, um, bye?" I spit the milk out and stared at the voice
recorder thing.

	"Oh crap." I ran to the phone and grabbed it off the base. I felt
an overload of flashback hit me. From when I first met her to the last time
I saw her. I mean, did I really want to do this. I'm not in love with her
anymore, but I haven't forgotten about her either. Lilith is really great
though, and after last night...I sighed, "Oh fuck it." I dialed the number
and listened, One ring. Two rings, Three Rings.

	"Hello?" Wow, Amy sounds the same as when I last talked to
her. Prom night. I didn't feel my heart race but I sure as hell didn't not
feel anything either.

	"Yeah, hey Amy. It's Grayson. You call?" I asked casually. I wonder
how she's doing. Is she still dating DJ? Maybe she's not. I grinned in
spite of myself. And if she's not then...

	"Gray? Oh! I didn't recognize your voice, you sound awful!" She
said.

	"Uh, yeah. Rough night." Damn hangover. I thought a little farther
back. Damn Lilith.

	"Um yeah, haha. How are you? It's been forever since we talked?
Since like...?" She paused.

	"Haha, yeah. Since prom I think?" I rubbed the back of my neck
uncomfortably. "How are you?"

	She laughed nervously. Damn that's kinda cute. "DJ and I broke up!"
She blurted out. My heart stopped and it was followed by an awkward
silence. "So I was kinda sorta wondering, if you would, I don't know, maybe
like to visit during winter break and we can chill and whatever?" She said
extremely fast. I knew she must be turning red right now and I smiled.

	"Sure thing. See you then." I said calmly, even though on the
inside I was having a mini heart attack. I was going to be staying with
Amy, of all people in the same house for a week. Holy crap I found God.

	"Um yeah. Great! Awesome! Um, Gray?"

	Now I felt my heart start to pick up a little. "Hmm?"

	She was quiet for a moment. "You know I've missed you right?" she
said softly.

	I stared at her bracelet on my wrist. "Yeah, I've missed you
too. I'll see you then Amy." I tried to make myself sound nonchalant, and
relaxed. Like I get phone calls from her all the time. Ugh, I probably
sounded like an indifferent asshole. But inside I was totally freaking
out. I had a chance with Amy now, and I sure as hell am going to take it. I
looked at the calendar and looked for when the last week of winter break
was for her. "Oh hell..." I said. It was in three days.

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~ IMPORTANT ~
	There are two chapters that were written by a friend of mine and I
will tell you if when the chapter is written by her. Please DO NOT contact
me and tell me how different those chapters are from the rest of the story
and they are written completely differently. If you do I will most likely
insult you. :D

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