I left Shavos house, I lost track of time, it was already getting dark. I got into my car and decided to stop at Burger King to get a burger n some fries.

When I left the restaurant I noticed a car following me, turn for turn. Must be a fan... This happens all the time, it's annoying as hell. I turned into my house, the car continued and turned into a house that was 2 houses away from me. Oh, ironically it was my neighbor, they must be new... I've never seen them around before.

I'm just paranoid

I opened my door and walked into my empty home, I switched the lights on, setting my keys down. I made my way to my room and changed into sweat pants, I kept my hat on.

Walking back into the living room I grabbed another beer and sat on the couch, my phone loaded the Instagram app, I snooped around peoples accounts, I found one in particular and scrolled around, trying not to like their photos. They would probably freak out and bring attention to me. I'd rather not get flooded with notifications, even though I disabled them.

I closed my phone and gently tossed it to the side.

What do I do now

I could go to sleep...

It's 9

Nah, too early, maybe for a walk?

Ugh, I guess.

I pulled myself up, didn't bother to change back. I slipped my shoes on and headed out my door, I decided to walk past the "new neighbors" maybe get an idea of how they are like.

I'm pathetic, I know.

The street was dim, and I was approached the house.  A moving truck was parked in front of it.

So I was right, for once.

I continued to walk past the house and down the street, my phone buzzed. A text from Serj.

"How's it going?"

He's always so weird when he texts me, like, so formal. I took a cigarette outta my pocket and lit it up, dragging this toxic thing into my lungs. I didn't smoke often, only when I felt down or was on a walk.

"Sup man"  I reply, you can see the difference between us two.

"Nothing, Out at a bar" He replied

Serj? At a bar... At 3 pm? (For him since he's in New Zealand)

"Why're you getting drunk so damn early?" I questioned.

"No no, a friend of mine asked to perform a song, I just finished and got bored." He replied.

He's still performing?

"How was it" I replied

I crossed the street and started walking back to my house, a gentle breeze hit.

"It was alright, but I much prefer performing with you guys"

Huh, so he does miss us.

"People are still asking for a new album" I hinted.

I continued walking back to my house, street light after street light. My shadow flickering as I pass them. I crossed the street and walked into my house. Deja Vu.

"Yes, I know. It's just, I don't know if I'm really ready for something like this" Serj replied

Bull. He always makes up some excuse, every year.

"Yeah, I understand man" I replied.

There's this thing I've noticed with our fans, they will ask for a new album... But complain that Serj sounds bad in our most recent concerts... Like the one in Yerevan, or KROQ.

I shook my head

People are confusing

" I can't wait to see you this weekend " Serj texted

" Yeah, It'll be fun" He definitely must've had a couple shots. I was so fake when texting him

" We should get the band together " Serj replied

" You literally just said you didn't want to "  Yep, definitely drunk.

" No no, not to record anything, just to you know... Hang out "

" Yeah sure. You let the guys know. I'm gonna head to bed or something " I really had no energy to talk to him at the moment.

The more the conversation carries, the more I want to block his number and never want to hear his voice again.