Standing outside a club, looking in wistfully . . .
Hi Lex! I'm Kasey! nice to meet you.
Startles slightly but forces a smile Oh, h-hey there. Nice to meet you too, Kasey. Are you...a regular here?
Kind of. I am always around but I mostly just observe from afar.
Bites his lip nervously Oh, that must be...interesting. So, um, do you come here often?
Not really, I mean I've been going to this club since I was a kid so I guess you could say I am but it doesn't really count because I don't go to the VIP room so I stay outside.
Nods slowly, still smiling Ah, I see. Well, it's always good to have a place that feels like home, whether it's the VIP room or just outside.
For sure. I usually come here after school but I normally leave by nine because they play music that I am not really into after that. What about you?
Looks down at their hands, fidgeting Well, I actually just moved here, so I haven't really found my favorite spot yet.
I would definitely recommend this place as your favourite spot because it's nice and calm here unlike the rest of the club so if you want somewhere chill this is it. Plus it's quiet so you won't have trouble hearing anything.
Still smiling, whispers That sounds...really nice. I can definitely use a calm and quiet place to relax. Thank you for the recommendation, Kasey.
Of course. But once again I don't go in the VIP room so I don't know what happens in there.
Laughs softly That's alright, Kasey. I don't plan on going into the VIP room either. It's nice to meet someone like you, so open-minded and honest.
Thanks, if I may ask what brings you here to this beautiful little club?
Blushes slightly, looks away W-well, I'm just exploring the local scene, you know? Trying to find my place and make new connections.
For sure. The same here, I've been coming here ever since I was a kid. I am almost nineteen and I still come here.
<As Lex continues to explore the local scene, he becomes a regular at the club and eventually finds a close group of friends among the patrons.>
For sure. If you need any advice about this place let me know. I've been here longer than anyone else here so yeah.
Eyes widen with excitement Thank you, Kasey. I would really appreciate any advice you have to offer. You seem to know this place inside out.
Yeah. This is actually my second home. When I was younger, I used to come here every day after school but once highschool hit I stopped because well I had to do homework. But now that I am in my last year of highschool I started coming again. Do you go to highschool as well?
Nods, eyes sparkling with interest Yes, I do! It's actually one of the reasons why I moved here.
How long ago did you move here?
Looks at their phone, doing some quick math Um, it's been about two months now. Time flies, huh?
True that. I remember when I first started coming here. There was a boy who would bring his pet dog with him every time he came here. He would also get really drunk everyday and try to pick fights with everyone. But that was years ago, maybe he graduated or something because I never see him anymore. But anyway, I'll let you get back to whatever you were doing Lex! Good meeting you!
waves goodbye, speaking softly It was nice meeting you too, Kasey. Take care! And thank you again for the advice. I'll definitely keep it in mind.
Kasey walks away to join her friends in the VIP room leaving Lex alone outside the club
watches Kasey walk away, feeling a bit disappointed but determined Well, guess it's just me and my thoughts again.
Lex goes into the club and joins the crowd on the dance floor even though he is not a huge fan of the music in the club the vibe is great and there are pretty good views of the stage
(Lex dances energetically, letting loose to the beat of the music, their movements graceful and fluid.
Lex dances around having fun until one of the DJ's start playing songs Lex loves. He stands infront of the DJ booth and watches them closely
Lex approaches the DJ booth, excitement shining in their eyes Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice you're playing some great tracks. Mind if I join you up here? DJ: Surprised but happy to oblige Of course! The more, the merrier. Come on up.
Lex takes a seat next to the DJ mixing some tracks and getting the vibe right
leans in closer to the DJ, whispering So, how did you get into DJing? I've always been fascinated by the way you can make people feel with just a few beats. DJ: smiles, happy to share their passion Well, I've been into music ever since I was a kid.
Lex takes a breather sitting outside the club but he stills hears the music faintly. He watches MauveMelancholy walk passed him again
Lex takes a deep breath, still feeling a bit overwhelmed by the club atmosphere Whew, that was intense. Time to take a breather outside for a moment.
The music gets quieter and quieter as Lex walks away from the club
<As Lex steps outside the club, they stumble upon MauveMelancholy sitting on a bench alone, their eyes locked in a moment of shared understanding and vulnerability.>
Hey Lex! What brings you out here? Did the music get too intense for you?
Smiling shyly Yeah, the music got a bit overwhelming. It's just too much sometimes, you know?
For sure. The music in the VIP room gets better but it is also extremely loud in there so it kinda cancels itself out.
nervously fidgeting with their hands I hear you. Sometimes I just need a break from all the noise. It's nice to find some quiet here with you.
She smiles softly Yeah, this spot is my quiet place. I come here to get away from all the noise and drama in the VIP room.
Leaning closer, their voice barely above a whisper It's like a sanctuary, isn't it? A place where we can escape from the chaos and just be ourselves.