Rock God: Part One by Nick Storming

Author:Nick Storming [Storming, Nick]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B0BTQ47PVK
Goodreads: 98180702
Publisher: Fractured Press
Published: 2023-02-01T13:00:00+00:00

FOURTEEN

“What’s up?” I asked when the awkward mood registered.

“Nothing!” Willa and Simon said as one, eyes cutting to one another and curious smiles tugging the corners of their mouths.

“Whatever it is,” I said, not believing them one bit. “Put it in the music.”

I followed my own advice and pushed the frustrations I felt into my guitar as we launched back into the song. For whatever reason, the music clicked again, and we got through the whole thing with only a couple of minor mistakes. That lit the fuel in us, and we got to serious work after that.

Anna joined us a few minutes later, slipping onto the couch and tapping her toes along with the beat. I could tell from her expression when we were in a groove and found myself glancing over to the shy brunette often for a touchstone on how we were doing.

The girls couldn’t stay late, but we got four solid hours of practice in and Willa’s fingers were as sore as mine by the end of it. The girl was picking up the bass quickly, and I pushed a stack of records into her hands before she left. Including Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock, Tower of Power, and Chaka Khan.

“I’ve heard of the bands, but not these songs,” she frowned at the stack.

“Trust me,” I said, “You already have a funky sound. Study these and it will help you take it to the next level.”

“I’ll help you out!” Simon almost knocked over his kit as he scrambled out and joined the tiny redhead as she gathered her things.

It might not be good for the band long term, but I couldn’t help smiling when I saw Willa flash a delighted grin. Nor could I miss how their hands brushed against one another’s as he helped her.

“They look good together,” Anna said from just behind my shoulder. I turned in surprise to find the slender girl close enough I could feel the warmth of her breath.

“If they’re good for each other, that’s all that matters,” I said, and her soft brown eyes focused on me.

When she saw me catch her staring, she glanced down, but looked back up through long lashes and a hint of a smile tugged at her lips.

“You’re not what I thought you were, Dean Graveson…” those eyes traced the lines of my face. “You’re beautiful, and kind, but when you sing… When you play… You have no idea what you do… Do you?”

I snorted a of disbelief, seeking to break the tension of the moment as her gaze bore into me, but she wouldn’t let me retreat, pinning me in place with the intensity of her stare.

“Your music’s transformative,” looking at the shy girl, standing tall, hair pushed back from her cute face, round cheeks shining and gaze almost challenging in its directness, I couldn’t find an easy argument to make. “You’re gonna be a shooting star, blazing a path through this world that no one can deny, and I’m here to witness it, if you’ll let me.

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