forum The Fantastic Cafe

Started April 13, 2018 by @Tylerrr-M-P

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"Yeah… So, um… do you like science? What's your favorite element?" What is it with you and the nerdiest questions possible? You're such a dork.

“Of course I lie science, science is amazing! And probably water. I’m studying to be a marine biologist after all. You?”

"Um… Phosphorus? I find it interesting because it's what they used to make the hound's mouth glow in Hound of the Baskervilles. It's also used in glow sticks, I think."

“You watch Sherlock?! That show is the heart!!”

*the best

"Well, watch and read. In the show, they used a drug and there wasn't even a dog, but in the book, they used Phosphorus and a real hound. And some weird butterfly guy…"

Lola nodded along. “I haven’t read the books in, what, three years? I watch the show weekly though.”

Tyler smiled and sipped his drink. 'I just don't really think I can trust music as a solid career. Anything could go wrong. If I could, I would just do the band, but instead, I'm doing all this med school stuff. What do you want to do in the future?'

Yeon considered the question before shrugging his shoulders loosely. “I’m not sure yet. I haven’t found my thing,” he explained before continuing, his tone taking on more of a joking tone. “Lots of Hispanics join gangs, I always have that to fall back on.”

'You play any instruments?' asked Tyler, sort of joking but sort of serious. 'Our band is looking for a second guitarist.'

Yeon’s fingers drummed on the table quietly as he sipped his coffee. “I used to play a bit of acoustic guitar, but it’s been a while since I’ve played. Had to sell it a few years back,” he explained in a level tone.

Tyler began to tap a quiet beat on the table. 'I'm being serious if you want to join the band. We have plenty of guitars at Jay's house.'

“Depends, will it cost me?” Yeon asked skeptically. Usually, when people offered him things such as that, there was always a catch.

'No, why would it?' said Tyler. 'You'll be the one getting part money from gigs - and it's always split equally.'

“Mm, had to check,” Yeon responded with a wink. He liked the idea of earning money the most. “When do I start?”

'Whenever, I guess,' said Tyler. 'Of course, I would have to check with the band first, but I'm sure you'll be welcome if you know Alex. We have practice on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6-8, at Jay's. Usually, we stay over on the Saturday rehearsals, but that's up to you.'

(Oh my god I didn’t even notice lmao)

Yeon nodded slowly, grinning slyly. “Nah, sounds good. I’m sure they'd love to have me, I’d say that I’m pretty likeable,” he responded in a joking tone.

Tyler laughed a bit. 'I mean, that's not a lie.' There and then, Tyler noticed how handsome Yeon was, and felt like nothing compared to him. Yeon had a wonderful athletic and tall build, with beautiful dark hair, and Tyler was a trainwreck. Did Yeon even want to talk to him?

Yeon’s grin shifted into a more confident one, nodding. He leaned back in his chair a tad, tipping back the cup and finishing the rest of the coffee that was inside. “You’re not to bad yourself,” he commented, his arms folding across his chest.

Tyler blushed and looked down. 'I'm a trainwreck, trust me.'

“Mm, I don’t know about that one. You’ve made a pretty good first impression. Believe me, if I thought you were a train wreck, I’d most likely already be gone,” Yeon said in a matter-of-fact tone.

'Really?' asked Tyler, twiddling his thumbs. 'It's just - I might not seem like it - but I struggle to talk to people, and then I become a nervous wreck. That's the usual thing.'

Yeon chuckled a tad and shook his head. “You sound like you’re talking perfectly fine with me.”

'I know, but… today's just a weird day for me. Some days I can't talk to anyone, and some days I feel like I could give a speech to the United States population about memes. I guess it's easier for me because Alex knows you.'

Yeon stifled a sharp snicker at the speech comment. “Well, that’s good.” He dug into his pocket and took out his cell phone. “How about we exchange numbers, and we can discuss this band thing?”