Fuentes Time

I didn't plan this. But I'm happy I considered it. This is how my friend got through university in England. He was studying medical science and was training to be a doctor. The work he had to put in was unreal. There weren't enough hours in the day. So he used the night too. I had never tried the pills but I knew it could keep him awake for days without any side effects.
I went to Mike's dealer to enquire. The pills weren't that expensive either. I've been talking them for two weeks now though. It's the only thing I could do. I'm at school every day and then if I sleep when I get home I have no time. I need the nights. It isn't just getting everyone ready for the gig, there's so much more that needs to be done. I've photocopied hundreds of flyers and covers for our demos. I spend part of the night in the studio so I can make sure everything is at it's best before we approach record labels.
Tonight we had our first every gig. After the amount of work I've put in if everything doesn't go perfect I'll scream. Everyone is waiting on the tiny stage of the club. There isn't even a room for us to prepare. The stage is a part of the room that is only slightly raised. The room isn't big. I'd say there were only thirty people here. But that didn't matter I guess.
V had gone to sit down behind her drums. James walked past me and touched my arse as he went to take his position. I glared at him and Fay walked past me too. "I've got you." Fay told me and threw one of V's spare drum sticks at James's head.
"Thanks." I told him. Matt came up to me and took my hand.
"Ready?" Matt asked.
"I think so." I grinned. Matt leaned in to kiss my cheek and I smiled. I could see Paris standing at the back of the room with copies of our music. She gave me a thumbs up. I walked to the mic stand and kicked it away. I held the mic in my hand and brought it a little closer to my mouth. "Hello?" I said into it. I saw a few people turn until the room was looking at us. "I'm Effy and we're called Kill The Throne. We have James on bass, V on drums, Matt on guitar and Fay on rhythm. We've come to play some music for you." I said easily.
"Take your shirt off!" a guy in the crowd yelled.
"I will if you take your jeans off." I said back. When he didn't answer I laughed. "That's what I thought." I added, earning a few laughs.
V started the intro when the others came in. I took a breath in and got myself ready.
"Calm down." Fay screamed.
"You couldn't care less." I sang. "It shows. On my knees again. He said, you used to be my best friend.
"She spits her heart onto my wood floor." Fay came in again. "I say, 'Darling you better drink up'. I don't like this stain. I can tell you don't give. Now it chokes on the way down."
"Cry me a river." I sang. "I hope it lights you up. What happened to all this? Don't make me cut your eyes out. Ocean balls looking at some girl. She's twice your age."
"What happened to him?" Fay sang. "Bent knees. Diamond ring. Don't drink. I said, 'does he know about these fireworks up your arms?'. She won't tell him later."
"Well you left me out tonight. And your window's closed. Shame I can't throw. Got a gun at my legs. And bullets up top. They're stolen and old. Gun lined with rubber. Lips spitting bullets. Go smile and watch."
"Calm down." Fay screamed.
"Any last words." I came back in. "Ears aren't red. A friend finds out. Too late. He's already courting. It's not fair."
"Calm down!"
"Pain. Add a little more. Pour a drink. Steal a smoke. Bring her 'round. Shoot our ghost. Calm down. I'm down . . . Fuck it!" I finished. I looked expectingly to the crowd and saw the smiling and nodding. They started clapping a few people cheered. I exchanged a look with the others. "That was Paper Doll Love." I said. A few more people cheered and I grinned. I heard the others play the intro to B Leads To Nowhere and got ready.
By the time were did our last song we'd been on a while. We'd preformed seven songs. Paper Doll Love, B Leads To Nowhere, May The Odds Be Never In Your Favour, Bang Your Drums And Tell Me You Love Me, Poor Audrey, Paranoia and Queen And Country. The small crowd had got a little bigger by maybe eight or so people. I set the mic in the stand and beamed back at them.
"Thanks everyone." I grinned. "We're about done. We're local so you should check out our twitter and Facebook for gigs. You can book us, get our number off the club. We are Kill The Throne. If you liked us go to our girl Paris and she'll hook you up." I said. "Thanks!" I finished and waved to them. People cheered and I stepped back from the mic. I went to the others and saw the happy looks on their faces. We did it. Everything worked.
"That was fucking insane." James grinned.
"I know." I sighed.
"Shall we start packing the van up?" V asked.
"I'll help." Fay said.
"Of course you will." she rolled her eyes.
"You did good." Matt said.
"Thanks. You too." I smiled. "I'll go get our money." I said. I walked over to the bar and tapped the counter.
"Hello." the club manager said.
"I'm here for our money." I explained.
"Okay." he said and went to the till. He counted some notes and handed them to me. I flicked through and frowned.
"Why have you given me only $160?" I asked.
"That how much we agreed."
"No, we agreed $200." I snapped.
"No, we didn't. This is all you're getting." he said.
"I'm sorry but when we booked you gave us a $200 guarantee. So now why are you cutting me short after I worked my arse off you preform here tonight?" I asked angrily.
"I never said 200." he shook his head. I glared at him a while before I turned. "Call me to book again!" he called.
"Whatever!" I yelled. I walked back to the stage and stopped.
"I need this $40." V sighed.
"I know what you mean." James grumbled. I couldn't cut them short. They need it.
"Hey." I smiled. I handed the money out and they all counted it excitedly.
"Great!" Fay exclaimed.
"Where's yours, Effy?" Matt asked.
"Oh, I sorted mine out earlier. It's in my pocket." I lied. I couldn't tell them the truth. I just need to wait until we get another gig.

Notes

Hey! What did you think? They had their first gig. Should Effy be taking those pills? What about what she did for the band? How far do you think she'll go? All the lyrics and song titles used are my own. If you think you know what the lyrics are about tell me! I'd love to hear your theories ;) be sure to check out my other stories too! :)