rock 'n love // alex turner

26th

"I don't know what to wear," I said.
"Put on that long-sleeved black dress," Caryl said.

I wanted to look nice today for the boys' album release.
"Damn, girls, when we first met them
they were just starting out and look at them now. I almost cry," Madison said.

And it was true, it's so weird to think about it and it's weird to think about how much time has passed, there have been ups and downs along this journey.

"Okay girls let's go!" said Caryl.
After about 20 minutes we arrived at the venue and the guys were sitting on top of the stage, so we walked over to the table closest to the stage and they came down to greet us.

"You guys look so elegant," said Nick.
"This is just for you guys," said Caryl.
"You guys look good too, huh!" said I jokingly.
"You look really nice Anne" Alex said as he walked up to me and I smiled, then the guys started with their presentation.

I managed to listen to Mardy Bum, but thinking back to that day I got a lump in my throat. Then they played a song called 'She's thunderstorms'.

"Yeah anyway we said your nickname Anne" Madison said and Caryl laughed. It was great to see them there, happy with what they were doing.

After the presentation was over they sat down with us.
"Well do you guys think it's a good album?" asked Jamie.
"The best I've ever heard," I replied.
"Oh come on Anne, you're biased!" said Madison.
"Hey are you saying it sucks?" asked Alex pretending to be offended.
"I wouldn't dare," Madison replied and we all laughed.

"Well it's time to say it, Alex you do the honours" said Matt.
"Oh okay" he replied and there was a moment of silence.
I admit I was thinking about another tour and after what happened last time I was a little panicky.
"They've put us on the lineup of Glastonbury festival" he said, as happy as can be.
"What? That's fantastic. I love that festival," I said.

"Sorry, but I've never been," said Madison.
"Oh, my God, Mads, thank God you're coming this year," Jamie told her.
"Exactly, you guys are coming in with us," Matt said.
"Are you guys crazy?" I asked.
"What did you think, we wouldn't bring our dear friends?" said Alex.
"Oh so I'm your close friend?" I asked.
"Oh come on you know what I mean" he said
"Mh maybe" and gave him a kiss.
"No guys, not here" said Madison

"Doesn't it seem like it's time to celebrate?" asked Matt.

This time we really had everything to drink, we were all drunk and dancing or at least something like that.
"Let's go sing," Alex said.
"What? Me?" I asked
"Me and you. Like always," he said.
"And what do you want to sing?" I asked laughing.
"You're our number one fan, you decide" he said and I laughed
"Can I decide?" asked Caryl.
"Let's hear it," I said.
"I'd say Fluorescent Adolescent, me and Mads can dance to that," said Caryl.

I didn't think Alex was serious, but he took me on stage but throughout the performance I was laughing, I couldn't stop laughing

"Remind me to sing you a song," Alex said.
"What is it?" I asked.
"R U Mine" he said.
"I like the title. But I think you know the answer, don't you?" I said.
"Will tomorrow be like that too?" he asked.
"As long as you like," I said and we started dancing again.

We all ended up back in the table, tired, and Madison then said.
"Do you think I can bring anyone on the day of the concert?"
"Sure why?" asked Nick.
"I wanted to introduce you to someone," she said.
"Oh my god Anne we were right!" said Caryl to me.
"You two calm down. It's all still to be seen" she replied

We were leaving the club
"Are you staying tonight?" I asked Alex.
"If you want to" he replied.
"You're asking too many questions with obvious answers" I replied and he smiled at me.

Despite the tiredness of the evening, our nights were always a continuation of talk.

"How does it feel to have a record?" I asked.
"Are you interviewing me?" he asked
"You'll have to get used to it, my dear," I said.
"It's a lifelong dream", he said.
"You're also a poet with your songs. So many talents!" I said.
"Well I'm inspired by my muse for writing, without this person some songs wouldn't exist" he said and smiled at me

"You're making me blush!" I said laughing
"I can't wait for you guys to see our concert" he said.
"Me too. Are you nervous?" I asked.
"Kinda but I'm glad you're there" he said.
"I told you. I'll be here as long as you want me to be," I smiled.
"Are you melting, Annabella?" he asked, laughing.
"What an asshole!" and I turned my back to him pretending to be angry.

"Just kidding" he said as he held me then kissed the top of my head.
"I love you," I said softly.
"I love you too, sweet dreams love."