Disenchanted Lullabye

I've been here in California for about two months now and it was just beautiful here everyday. It was hot all the time and I was glad that I had air conditioning but I felt like I fit in here.

After the tour from the PTV guys, I got more adventurous and ventured out on my own more often to find new spots to shoot. I liked the beach the most. I had found a few spots that not many, if any, people came to. They were mostly rocky areas but I liked them the most because if I was ever feeling overwhelmed or just wanted to be alone, I could just go there. Those rocky spots were like my happy place where I could just unwind.

My job had given me the job to shoot only 'alternative' concerts. There were about four other photographers and we all had set genres. I was kind of scared because the alternative scene was the one I knew the best and to be in the presence of so many people that I listened to and still do was just baffling. Meeting them was even more incredible.

I had been featured a few times in AltPress mag but they were just tiny articles about some of the smaller bands that I have shot, it was still a huge milestone for me; To see my name anywhere in a magazine was a big deal.


I was currently just sitting on my couch, relaxing and playing some video games. I don't know why I thought this would be relaxing because play Call of Duty is the most stressful thing in my life. I heard my phone ringing on the nightstand by my bed but I ignored it since I was in the middle of a round. It kept ringing and by the end of the round I was annoyed.

"Hello?" I said in a slightly angry tone.

"Woah, calm down killer." The person on the other end of the phone said with a laugh.

"Sorry, Mike. What's up?" I said while I composed myself.

"Just wanted to see if you wanted to come to our barbeque tonight. We haven't seen ya in a little bit and we figured it could do you some good to get out of that little apartment." he chuckled.

"Mike, you guys saw me a few days ago. But I guess I can make an appearance." I said with a chuckle.

"Oh you guess you can? You don't come then we will come over there and kidnap you." We both laughed.

"Alright, alright. No need to murder me. I'll be there. What time?"

"Come over to my house around four. There's gonna be a lot of people so fair warning." he said and I rolled my eyes. I hated large crowds.

"Alright, I'll see you then. Bye Mike!" I said and we both hung up. While it would be god to get out of the house, I didn't like being in crowds of people I didn't know. I'm sure I'll be fine but thinking about it made my anxiety spike.

I checked the time and I had about 3 hours to get ready. I played CoD for another hour then got myself ready. I dressed to not impress but I still looked cute. I grabbed my dark wash ripped up jeans, a black floral flowwy crop top and paired it with my slip on vans and a grey beanie. I dressed up my face a bit with simple black eyeliner and deep red lipstick and I was set to go. I knew I was gonna be drinking and that it got chilly here so I grabbed one of my slightly oversized faded black and gret flannels and called a cab. I would be a bit earlier than expected but I'm sure it would be fine.

I got to Mike's house and knocked on the door.

"Well, don't you look adorable." Tony smiled and I smiled and shook my head. I never knew how to answer someones compliment so I just smiled since it's rude to deny their opinions.

"Want anything to drink?"

"What ya got?" I said coyly and he just shook his head.

"Whiskey, beer, more liquors than needed, choose something." he chuckled.

"Jack and Coke please." I watched as he made my drink and handed it to me. We walked into the large backyard where only a few people were. I recognized a few as their crew and some from other bands but I maintained my cool.

"Oh, Miranda! Lookin' good." Mike said and pulled me into a hug. I hugged each of the guys and sat down at the table.

"Guys, This is Miranda." Vic said, since Mike wasn't, to everyone there who didn't know me. I was greeted then they all went back to their own conversations. It didn't take long for more people to show up and the music to start pumping.

"You don't like crowds, huh?" Tony said from beside me. I was standing along Mike's fence stirring my drink with my finger.

"Not really." I chuckled nervously.

"Come on, I'm sure standing here isn't all that fun." I followed him over to the table I was at earlier.

"Hey guys!" Tony said as he pulled out my seat and then sat down beside me. A chorus of heys greeted him then the eyes were on me.

"This Miranda. She's new to the BBQ parties." Tony said with a laugh and reassuring smile towards me.

"Ahh, you must be that badass photographer Adam is always chatting on about." James Cassells said with his adorable smirk.

"It very well could be me." I chuckled and took a sip of my drink. At the table was James, Cam and Ben of Asking Alexandria along with Casey, one of the crew guys. Let me tell you, being the only girl at a table of very explicit guys was both fun and embarrassing.

"Alright, come on. Miranda settle this, would you give a blow job and swallow for nothing in return?" Ben asked and I just stared. I had been involved in some really sexual conversations just sitting at this table.

"Of course not. Why would I get some guy's rocks off when I don't met mine?" The alcohol was starting to kick in and I was getting bolder by the sip.

"Really? I picked you for a good time." Ben said jokingly.

"Sweetheart, I am a good time but I want mine too. Any girl who doesn't is just a little hoe." I giggled and they did as well.

"Miranda's gettin sassy. You haven't talked the whole time you've been here." Cam said and I blushed a bit. Sure, I was shy but I never thought anyone noticed.

"I'm a quiet girl." I shrugged.

"I like screamers, sorry." Ben said with a smug look and James giggled.

"Well aren't you clever." I said and rolled my eyes.

"And you're sassy and I want to fuck the shit out of you but that's besides the point." It was almost like he was trying to get me to break. Not happening.

"Only in your wet dreams." I smiled sweetly and he nodded his head. I had everyone laughing and the banter went on for quite a while until it was too much rejection for Mr. Ben Bruce.

"I like her, she shut Ben, the guy who gets them all, down." James said and gave me a high five. I shrugged and just winked subtly at Ben. It was all in good fun and to be honest, I would bang Ben any time. I'd be the biggest liar if I said I wouldn't.

I kept up with the conversation until I needed another drink. Tony offered to get it but I needed to leave that table for a moment. I made my way through the large loud crowd of people and into the kitchen.

"Why hello there pretty girl." Jaime said with a slur and I chuckled.

"Hi Hime." I said and went back to making my drink.

"We should go upstairs." He whispered in my ear and I stopped what I was doing.

"Jaime, you're drunk sweetheart." I said with a slight frown.

"Oh come on, it'll be fun!" He said and I chuckled. I walked him over to Mike's couch and set him down.

"You should get some sleep. I'll see you in the morning, okay?" He looked up at me and frowned but was close to passing out. I covered him up in a blanket ans took his cup away from huim.

"Aw, Look at Mother Hen." Vic chuckled. I could tell he was pretty close to being shit faced as well. I just shook my head and went back to the table where there was another heated debate.

"No! Almost every girl sucks at deep throating and it's not cute when she tears up and gags." I came here at the wrong time.

I stared blankly at all of them and shook my head.

"No, It's hot when a girl gags and then looks up at you." Tony said and I was surprised. I've never heard him say something like that in my two months of being around them.

"Miranda-" Cameron said but I stopped him.

"Nope, not getting involved in this one." I chuckled and sat back to listen.

I found out a lot about the AA guys just by sitting here and listening.

I searched around for Mike and after going around for a few minutes, I found him.

"Hey! What's up?" He said with a sloppy smile.

"Got any cards?" I asked and he smiled. He left for a second and came back out with a fresh looking deck of Jack Daniels cards. I thanked him and went back to the table.

"Cards anyone?" I asked interrupting their conversations.

"What did you want to play?" Ben asked and I knew exactly what was going through his dirty mind.

"Rummy." I said with a smirk as I shuffled the deck. They all decided to play except Casey who wanted to see this one unfold.

"Let's make it interesting and by interesting, I mean sexual." Ben said with a devilish smile.

"I knew that was coming. How about, who ever is down to the undies first has to strip completely and go hug someone." I said, it sounded stupid but funny.

They all nodded and the game commenced. It soon got surrounded by an audience of on-lookers, waiting to see who lost.


I was in the lead, it was close to the end and I still had my pants on, down to my bra, underwear, jeans, socks and shoes. Everyone else was about even with just their pants, underwear and socks.

Two rounds later and I hadn't lost. The loser was between Tony and James. I had a feeling Ben would get naked just for the hell of it.

"No way." I heard someone say.

"You better strip down fucker." Tony said with an evil Cheshire cat grin. The cat calls and whistles rang as Jame stripped all the way down and looked around the group of people surrounding us. The had no idead what was coming. Soon, James locked eyes with someone and ran for them. He tackled his band mate Sam to the ground and hugged him like no tomorrow. It was definitely hysterical.



We had got back into just hanging around until everyone gradually began to leave. I can't remember anything else besides someone running around naked before everything blanked out.

Notes

I had a lot of fun writing this chapter and I'm happy that I'm finally getting really into it! I have some fun stuff planned for this story and if any of you have read any of my other stories you know how I like to stir things up a lot. ;)

Anyywaysss, I hope you enjoyed it and there might be another chapter up tomorrow/Saturday!

See you soon,
Love you all!
~Becca xx