November 24th, 2010
Jarvis, Justin and James decided to form a boy band: with Jarvis as a lead singer/guitarist, Justin on the electric lead guitar and James on the drums/keyboard. All three started their travel around the world with the first geographical location in the United States. The jet plane landed at the Washington Privet Terminal, where the fans occupied most of the waiting area. The boys came out onto the privet runway, where from the back of the plane their driver Gabriel was loading their tour bus.
“How awesome is this, we just started this boy band and fans already blocked half the waiting area, just to see us in person. Plus, some of them probably have hard time knowing who we actually are. I’d say; it is still awesome.” Said James with a bit of happiness to his own words.
“Yes, very awesome, too bad, they won’t see us going in, because we will be driving straight to our hotel from here. Oh what a shame, all that wait and just blown away. I am actually feeling sorry for those who made the effort to come.” Called out Justin looking all sad and upset over the sudden.
“I agree with Justin, of course we should feel ashamed for leaving all those fans behind at the waiting area; we should do the right thing and go greet them with respect they shall own from us.” Replied Jarvis looking all serious and was about to be on his way to the terminal.
“Are you crazy, once they see us, they’ll be out of control, it is better to wait what the announcements will say about our arrival and then act reasonably? Suggested James; pulling on to Jarvis’s leather jacket to stop him.
Jarvis gave him a serious look sliding out of James’s grip and trying to self compose with the same expression. He decided to walk to the back of the tour bus, sliding quietly inside already loaded tour bus and into his own bedroom. Slamming the door with anger in his eyes, he lay down on his back and tries to calm himself down with his eyes closed. The two other members followed him inside, but daring not to enter Jarvis sanctuary. Justin kicked James in a shin giving him a serious pep talk.
“Good job man, now you pissed him off, do you have any idea how hard it is to get Jarvis out of that state; years and years of practice. Now the only person who can really save him is Cailie and she is miles away from Washington. Although, unless I get her on speed dial.” Pulling out his cell phone and searching for Cailie’s number.
“I’m sorry, but I just could not let him go in there and get attacked by all those fans. We all have to think rationally; going inside the waiting area and greeting the fans will be like stepping on to the battlefield with minefields. Suicidal and dangerous for starters; plus, us being the supernatural vampires, we should really think of better ways to approach human fans. Won’t you agree with me on the subject?” Explained James in his own theoretical way.
“Yes, sure whatever you say bro. Now if you excuse me, I have an important person to call. Meanwhile, you can think of casilion ways to apologize to Jarvis; otherwise, he’ll cancel the concert I can promise you that. Do it fast and no one gets hurt.” Warned Justin; walking away from James and landing on one of the plushy couches by the window.
The bus began its safe move through the airport highway and on to the city highway 100; destination Portal Hotel in the downtown area. There were not that many traffic going on the road, because most of the city businesses were closed and people were crowding the international airport to go on holidays. The only people that stayed were the actual teens, but just the adults leaving with babies and young children. It was an almost isolated city, but still in full blast when the bus was passing: malls, shops and local stores.
The private Washington airport was already left in the background with all the fans still waiting upon the exciting entrance of the boy band consisting of: Jarvis, Justin and James. It was a sad scenario watching them leave not saying hello to their fans, but they had to be rushed by their driver and manager Gabriel to the hotel studio. There, they will practice for a few hours, till dinner time.
Jarvis still locked up in his room, still trying to catch the glimpses of sleep, sat up on his bed and began to read a book instead. His mind was occupied with angry thoughts of what James said earlier, but once inside the mind of the book itself; he stayed strong and read with confidence. James made an actual attempt to knock on Jarvis’s door, but receiving no respond from his brother and went back to his sofa. Sitting down, James was picking up his favorite guitar and playing the familiar tune known only to his ears.
The song floated out of him like sprinkles of rain in the summer time. The sound so sweet and soft, that it could not be ignored even by Jarvis himself. He put down his book, unlocked the door and sat down by James picking up his own guitar in front of him from the stand.
“I can tell you straight up James, that there is nothing more soothing then the sound of the electric guitar. Something about its melody, the length of each string between your fingers that can make your heart jump a thousand miles forward without a look back. I might be angry at times, but when we don’t get to do what’s needed to do; right at this moment I can just perish all the anger and play my guitar all day long. By the way, you are forgiven and were right to the point with the whole vampire supernatural thing. Good call on that, let us just play not be troubled by anything. “ Smiled Jarvis patting a hand on James’s shoulder and continuing strumming those string on his favorite instrument.
“Oh finally,” Said Justin speaking to the person on the other line, “I thought it would take some time to reach you, but looks like everything is resolved and I hear some pretty cool melody coming from those electric guitars.”
“What happened to my Jarvis?” Worried Cailie, answering in a shaken voice trying to stand still!
“Nothing major, James stopped Jarvis from walking in the waiting area in Washington privet waiting area at the terminal to meet the fans. We are not who we think we are, but I think you knew that since you date Jarvis and all. He wanted to greet the fans and James reminded him of our nature, that’s all. How are things with you and where are you?” Nearly screamed Justin over the noise that was on the background and Cailie trying to get a word in a busy street she was on.
“Why are you changing the subject and stop screaming I can hear you perfectly; hold on let me just move away from the noise. Oh good, that’s should be better, sorry about that I was near the mall.” Cailie screamed to Justin’s ear nearly causing him to pull the cell phone away.
“I’m not, maybe you should speak to Jarvis, he will tell you all about it, how does that sound. Where are you? I think he misses you?” Spoke Justin still trying to sound louder than he meant to.
“Sounds good, put him on, I haven’t spoken to him since you left and I’d rather tell him where I am and please stop screaming, I can’t keep pulling away the cell phone from my ear. Do call him please; I would be more than delighted to speak with him.” Cheered Cailie making herself comfortable at the quite café she found and sat all the way at the back with her hot chocolate.
Justin pulled the cell phone from his ear walking across the hallway of the bus to Jarvis that sat on the couch enjoying his moment of music playing from his own guitar strings. He stopped instantly taking the phone from Justin and walked all the way, still holding his guitar, to the back of the bus. Settling down in one of the pitch black couches, he began his conversation with his girlfriend.
What happened outside, was nothing much to see, because the afternoon swallowed the day in seconds as they were still rushing through the #100 highway, searching their exist. Gabriel drove the bus at such considerate speed that for him to locate the exit that read Carbon Street was not as hard as he thought it would be. The road appeared just ahead of him as he twirled the bus towards it and exited with effortless success.
The hotel stood on Carbon and Cauldron Street intersection, up high about 30 floors up with a penthouses all around. He parked the bus in the front of the double automatic door entrance, stepping down and walking into the bus’s inside hallway. He already passed the bunk beds, but what he did not expect is his band nowhere to be seen. Standing still he decided to call them out one by one.
“Alright James, I know you are here somewhere, come on out we have arrived and need to unload. Come out now and I don’t have to drag you out.” He called as he noticed James coming out his bedroom with his backpack and some stuff he wanted to take with him to the hotel. With his guitar already on his shoulder, he sat down on the couch waiting for others.
Gabriel gave him a pleasant apology smile and nodded to him in return. Then he was about to call out the next guy out, but Justin was also packed up ready to go with his own stuff, a guitar and a two suitcases for him and James. Gabriel was very pleased with a lack of boys’ competence in terms of organizing themselves to do the tasks.
Jarvis he thought was a different matter. To make him do something took an actual effort, but if it was something serious and had the words: music, movies, entertainment or any other activity that he enjoyed; he would be on his feet and out the door on the first call. In this case, he was still on the phone with Cailie laughing and enjoying his quiet moment with the girl he loved so much.
Gabriel usually felt furious of Jarvis when he held them down with his speed, but today he was already rising up with same cell to his ear and his stuff at the very front of the bus. Jarvis pulled the cell away from his ear for a moment to say something to Gabriel.
“Gabe, I haven’t touched my suitcase ever since we stepped on to his tour bus and if you are worried of me being left behind and slacking, you are wrong. I just need to pick up: my guitar, guitar pick, guitar stand, guitar case and everything that has its subject revolved around guitars.” Jarvis stood composed for a moment then burst into laughter. “I’m just pulling your chain man, come on now, don’t hold the grudge now, I am ready as I ever will be.” Smiled Jarvis amusing himself with his own humor and others joined in.
“You can always find the time to smile and shock everyone with your gorgeousness, but what really strikes me about you Jarvis, is that you are unique of them all. Mystery beyond believe and I admire that about you, but sometimes you can drive me to the edge of my nerves. Even so, I still don’t hate you, but really, really respect you more than ever.” Bowed Gabriel and all of them stepped down from the bus, while Jarvis nodded to Gabriel and continued his charming conversation.