The Nights We Felt Alive
Summary
Charlotte Fields and her band The Safe Bet have flown across the world from England to join Warped Tour 2016. They'll make plenty of friends along the way, and maybe a few enemies. What will unravel when this small town girl gets mixed up with the likes of Alex Gaskarth; the arrogant, womanising front man of All Time Low?
Going super old school with the bands I've included because those are my faves ahaha
Also, I'm British, so if you see 'u's and 's's in words you're not used to them being in, don't panic (see what i did there lol atl banter)
Characters
3OH!3
Sean Foreman / Nathaniel Motte
Adam James 'AJ' Lewis
21 / Lead guitarist of The Safe Bet
Alex Gaskarth
23 / Lead vocalist & guitarist of All Time Low
Ben Fields
23 / Back-up vocalist & guitarist of The Safe Bet
Carter Jenkins
26 / Tour manager of The Safe Bet
Charlotte 'Charlie' Fields
21 / Lead vocalist of The Safe Bet
Cobra Starship
Gabe Saporta / Victoria Asher / Alex Suarez / Nate Navarro / Ryland Blackinton
Emmet 'T' Anderson
19 / Drummer of The Safe Bet
Jack Barakat
23 / Guitarist of All Time Low
Jenson Cooper
23 / Bassist of The Safe Bet
Matt Flyzik
23 / Tour manager of All Time Low
Rian Dawson
23 / Drummer of All Time Low
The Maine
John O'Callaghan / Kennedy Brock / Pat Kirch / Garrett Nickelsen / Jared Monaco
Tyler Karp
22 / Merch guy of The Safe Bet
You Me At Six
Josh Franceschi / Dan Flint / Max Helyer / Matt Barnes / Chris Miller
Zack Merrick
23 / Bassist of All Time Low
So I just started reading this, and I seriously love it. Wow, this story is so greatly written. The humor is spot on and not awkward in the slightest, you just have a natural talent for it. I point this out first because as I wrapped up reading, the first thing I noted to comment on was Ben, and the chapter where he exclaimed about Alex having sex with him if he was gay... XD Like I can't. XD LMAO. It was just so good and played off how I would actually envision in real life... I know, that's a random part to focus on but I just found that part so funny. XD Ben is probably my fav character in this story because he just acts so fanboy and it's so humorous. XD
Anyway, as for the overall story, I love Charlie and Alex's chemistry. It's definitely steamy but all the while confusing. It confused me a bit how Alex started avoiding her after they slept together... he tells her it was one of his best times and just ditches her? I understand he's conflicted but that part didn't really make sense to me at first. As the story kept going, it started to make more sense with him not wanting to reveal his emotions, but idk.
And then Charlie and her feelings, just as confusing. Acting like she just wants to be friends but then makes out with him. XD But I like this new revenge plot she's on now. :P
The confusion, though, I can tell is the crucial part to the story, and I still love it regardless. Alex is learning a thing or two on his old ways. I found it humorous how he kept bothering her. It was a bit sad when that dynamic changed, but I guess it had to with the development.
One thing to note that you may consider going back and revising is the POV changes. First it starts with Charlie's, then we get a chapter in Alex's POV (which is understandable because it gives us his thoughts), but then with these last two updates, they're completely in third person. They're still really good, don't get me wrong, but it just confused me a bit because usually stories only stay in a first person or third person; there isn't really a mix except for when it's necessary for crucial scenes, not like a full switch for a chapter. Either way is great; personally, I liked reading in Charlie's POV, but the third person is also manageable and gives both sides. It's just determining which you want the story to be in.
Just being constructive, I really do love this story. I'm bummed to see it hasn't been continued, but I really hope you maybe choose to do so. :) I would love to see how this all ends for them. I will be here to read if you do continue; maybe this comment will inspire you. :)
3/20/17