My Honest Observation

(Lauren's POV)
I feel the soft, warm security of Ray's hand in mine. I can't believe we're holding hands! I hope this is a start of something new. Ray claimed that it was only to lead me, I really hope it wasn't just that. I also really hope my sleeve doesn't ride up. I can't let anyone know. That's just not on my to-do list right now. I look up at Ray's Afro. That's a fab hairdo. Ray is probably the best looking guy I've ever met. He's so nice and he's the man with the plan. Ray stops and I crash into his back. I mumbled a sorry as I inhale his scent. I back up a bit. "Would you like to come see my band rehearse?" He asks nonchalantly. I nod. "I'd love to." I smile at Ray. "Oh. Cool," he seemed taken aback by the response, he presses on, "We can all get off at my stop if you'd like or we can walk." I weigh the options. Walking would be calories burned…but I'm tired… "I guess whatever the others want." I say. Ray nods and continues walking with our phalanges linked. We see the school up on the horizon line. Ray groans and I sigh. We eventually get to the school. Ray stopped and turned to me. "Uh… Lauren, would you like to go to a movie some time?" I look up at him. "Sure, I would love to." Ray awkwardly rubs the back of his neck. "Oh, alright!" We walk into the school, holding hands. The group walks by us and sees us. "Nice one, Ray!"
(Ray's POV)
Lauren seemed like she was liking us holding hands. When we got to the school, I couldn't handle it. I finally ask her to a movie. She said yes! I can't wait! I'll take her tonight or something. When we walk in, Bob and the gang are walking toward us... Great. Just great. They wolf whistle and I flip them off. Douchebags.
*time lapse to end of school*
(Bob POV)
I don't know what Ray and Lauren were doing, but I swear to god if Ray touches her, I will kill him. I'll ask Lauren tonight. We all get off the bus at Ray's house, even Lauren. Why is she here? Lauren helps carry the instruments down to Ray's basement and Ray guides her to the couch. She awkwardly takes a seat and we set up. I think we have an audience. I get behind drums and everyone goes to their post. Gerard smiles at Lauren. "We call this one Cemetery Drive." I start with the drums, playing a steady beat. Ray starts to play guitar and so does Frank. Mikey plays and Lauren is smiling. I think she likes it. She seems to hear something and she checks her phone and makes a worrying face. She starts to text rapidly and she puts her phone away as if nothing happened. The song ends and she claps. "You guys are amazing!" She states. We might have our first fan. Ray gets off the stage type thing and takes Lauren into the other room.
(Ray's POV)
I pull Lauren aside and I ask what's wrong. She just stares at the floor and shrugs. I lift her chin and I lean in close. I cock my head and someone decides to be a little troll and interrupt this moment of perfection. I quickly back away from Lauren and I leave the room. I hear shouting from where I left and I look over to see Lauren storming out of the room. I'll text her about it.

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