It has been two days since I went through the box of things and since I fell asleep with Alex. I was still kind of upset, but I was trying not to mope around. Tonight though might be some help. It was Wednesday and on Wednesdays, I went to the coffee shop that Alex and I had gone to that first night and did open mic. night. I had called Larisa earlier and told her to meet me at the shop because we haven’t hung out in a while and I wanted her to see me perform. I was planning on doing an All Time Low song because that’s what the regulars were expecting from me, All Time Low. So tonight I was going to do “Remembering Sunday,” but I needed an acoustic guitar. I ran down stairs and found Rian sitting on the couch watching TV.

“Hey Rian” I said taking the spot next to him.

“Yeah Blake?” He asked looking away from the screen.

“Um,” I bit my lip. “Can I get Zack’s number from you please?”

Rian chuckled and pulled his phone out of his pocket. “Yeah, but why do you need it?” He scrolled through his contacts and then handed me the phone.

I grabbed it from him and pulled out my own to program it in there. “I just need it.” Was my come back. I handed Rian back his phone and stood up. “Thanks Rian.”

“Yeah sure no problem.”

I ran back up stairs and dialed Zack’s number. I jumped on my bed, and waiting for him to answer. "Hello? " He answered cautiously.

"Hi Zack, It's Blake. I got your number from Rian. I hope you don't mind." I said quietly.

"Oh, hey Blake. No I don't mind. Is everything okay?"

"Yeah, I was just wondering if you have an acoustic guitar." I said.

"I do, do you need it?"

"It'd be awesome if i could borrow it."

"Sure, I'll bring it over. Wanna hang out as well? I'm extremely bored and doing nothing." He chuckled.

"Actually, I'm going to Coffee Corner to meet my best friend. That's why I wanted to borrow the guitar. They have Open Mic on Wednesday nights and I wanted to perform a song. Your more than welcome to join us though." I said.

"Are you sure? Your friend won't mind." He asked.

"Nah, she'd love the company, since she'd be by herself while i performed."

"Okay, do you need a ride there?"

"Yeah, could you come get me in like 15 minutes?" I asked.

"Be right there. Bye" And with that he hung up.

After I closed my phone, I dug through my suitcase for an outfit. I pulled out my torn black skinny jeans and a purple baby doll top. I slipped on my grey Vans and went into the bathroom to fix my hair. After I was done that I grabbed my phone off the bed and went downstairs. I had the house to myself for a little while because Rian and Kara went out to dinner and Alex was hanging out with Jack. I wrote Alex a little note explaining where I was, that way he wouldn’t get worried.

When I was done with the note, I realized I had a text from Larisa saying she was at Coffee Corner already. I quickly texted her back letting her know i'd be there soon. As I finished typing I sat down on the black leather couch.

I had just turned on the TV when there was a knock at the door. With a sigh I got up to go answer it.

Zack was standing there in jean shorts and a tight grey V-neck shirt.

"Hey Blake, you ready to go?" He asked me smiling.

"Yep, all ready. Did you bring the guitar?" I asked while locking the house with the key Alex had gotten made for me.

"I did. It's in the car." He said pointing to the black camero in the drive way.

"Oh okay, we should go now. Larisa texted me saying she's already there. I don't wanna keep her waiting." I smiled.

"Oh, right."

We walked to the car, and he opened my door for me just like Alex did. I quietly thanked him when he got in the car. Once he turned the car on I instantely knew the song. It was "Never Let You Go" by Third Eye Blind. I started singing quietly to myself, and before I knew it we we're parked infront of Coffee Corner.

I got out of the car and grabbed the guitar case out of the trunk. Zack was already waiting for me, I smiled at him and we walked in. I scanned the tables and lines for my best friend of almost 3 years. I finally spotted her at a table right in front of the stage. I instantely had a huge grin plastered on my face. I grabbed Zack's wrist and dragged him to the table. As soon as Larisa saw me she attacked me.

"Oh my God! Sweets! I've missed you SO much! Don't ever do something stupid like that again!" She said hugging me tightly.

I giggled. "Okay babes. I promise I won't." I said pulling out of the hug.

For a moment, I had forgotten that Zack was behind me. I quickly turned around and grabbed him.

"Larisa Tyler, this is Zack Merrick." I said smiling.

Larisa was completely shocked. And for once out of the 3 years I'd known her, she was speechless.

"Hey, nice to meet you." He said, flashing her a smile.

"Um, nice to meet you too. So I'm guessing you'll be hanging out with me while Little Miss Superstar performs." She said sending him a flirty smile.

"Yeah, that is, if you don't mind." He said.

"I don't mind at all." She said, smiling again.

"Right, well, I'm going to go. I perform at 8 p.m. and it's already, 7:50." I said.

"Okay, Bye Sweets!" She said hugging me once more.

"Bye Blake, Good Luck" Zack said.

"Bye Guys!" And with that I walked up to the stage.