I groaned inwardly as I sat back in the soft couch cushion. I have had enough today. Science test, Doctor appointment, now this. Karma is a bitch.
The boy who sat in front of me shrugged. He was wearing what he usually wore which was some band t-shirt and a flannel, and he looked how he usually looked, but something was off. I mean trust me, I was upset too but he just looked down right depressed. Which wasn't like him. He was usually a happy go lucky kind of guy. Never the type of person who got too angry or that sad. Maybe that's why I kept him around.
"I know I shouldn't be mad or anything but I am." He said letting a sigh pass through his lips. "I mean it wasn't his fault he had to make a life for himself and go to collage but seriously Tanner, what are we going to do? I hate to burst your bubble but we have to preform next week." He says rubbing his temple, obviously as stressed out about this as I am.
"Well we will just have to replace him, Chris!" I say. Chris looked at me like I had just said that I'm dating Michelle Obama. Which is honestly a terrifying to think about by the way.
"Ok you make it sound so easy, but how are we going to find someone who can play a electric guitar as good as Dan did?" Asks Chris tilting his head to the side, waiting for my answer.
"I don't know, just chill out Chris!" I said putting my hands behind my head, showing that I am perfectly comfortable with this situation. Which was a big ass lie. "Can't we just deal with this tomorrow? Let's just finish this God damn movie." I complained.
He hesitated, I knew he wanted to argue with me. But in the end he knew better and leaned back in his couch cushion. And I silently thanked him for that.

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The next day was also hell, maybe that's because it was a Wednesday and those are the worst days of the week. Not only because we had quizzes in Math, oh no there's more. But because today is the day the band meets up and practices at Chris's house. Which  I shouldn't be pissed about but I was. Mostly because our "manager", who was really one of my closest and best friends, Carter said that he had found a guy that would fill in for Dan next week and he was planning on bringing this guy to practice. I didn't trust him, but Carter said that he could make nachos so I was just a little hung up on the situation.
I'm not really the type to judge others before I meet them- actually, I am that person. And I know I'm kind of a ass hole but most of the people I meet either annoy the shit out of me or I hook up with. No exceptions. And those "hookups" only last about a week. One night stands? Oh yeah, I'm the king of those. Not to mention, I'm gay. Sure I sleep with girls sometimes just for the fun of it it just doesn't get amusing as I want it too. I really do prefer guys better though. But the only problem was emotions, once those got in the way I was out quicker then you could blink. I run away from emotions I don't know why, but they annoy me. Anger, "Love" etc, I just like people who were simple and not complicated, sex life or not. Guy or girl I'll just end up breaking their hearts anyways. It's just who I was. And I'm not sure I'm proud of that or not.
I was was starring out into space when the bell rung. I had written no notes, but that's typical of me. I wing everything when it comes to school. I just don't care about that stuff.
I grabbed my things and walked out of the room out into the crowded hall full of scared freshman, pushed abound sophomores, fake juniors, and snobby seniors. I hated all the cliques at our school. They were all the same and straight out of a movie. And I, sadly am a junior but I am certainly not fake. I'll beat the shit out of anyone who thought that and had enough guts to say it aloud.
On my way out I bumped into Chris and he smiled saying that he'll see me later. I only nodded in return, not really looking forward to that. It's not him, but it's just not going to be the same playing without Dan.

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I found myself hesitating at Chris's door later that night. Should I even go in? Why am I so worked up over this?
In the end I forced myself to open the door. There was no need for knocking, there never had been. I've been to this house more then I've ever been at my own home. I looked around the room to see a smiling Chris drumsticks in hand, our bass Jack who was really emo and didn't talk much, and Carter who was on his phone talking to the person next to him.
It took my a second to look this new guy down. He was kinda short with black hair that curled around his ears.  This guy was really skinny though, not in a bad way, but definitely not built like me. He was wearing a fall out boy t-shirt with a red and black flannel over it with a pair of black skinny jeans. I can already tell he's band trash, but so am I. I think I've seen this guy around school once or twice. He's in some of my classes. He's kinda cute the more I look at him. I wonder if he's strai- My thoughts were I interrupted when Carter started talking to me.
"Hey Tanner!" He said to me giving me a cheesy smile and a wink with those pale blue eyes. Oh god not again. You see, Carter is the only one here who knew I was gay because I've known him my whole life. He was straight so I knew he wasn't flirting with me. He's just messing with me.
"Hey." I said smiling just a bit. As he and the new guy made there way over to me.
The new guy looked really uncomfortable and starring at his shoes as Carter and I continued our conversation for a little while.
"Oh yeah! Uh, Tanner this is Matt, Matt this is our lead singer, Tanner." He said, introducing us.
I forced a smile and held out my hand for him to shake. Even though he didn't seem like a hand shaking type of guy, he looked up at me and shook my hand. I could totally tell he was forcing a smile. I could see right through it. But just then I noticed something, his eyes. Damn they were pretty. Like, big beautiful brown doe eyes. I don't know why, but I blushed a bit. Maybe this guy isn't that bad, even if we're only keeping him for a week.

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