"I'm majorly bumming," Julie frowned, a tear rolling down her cheek.
"Baby, what's wrong?" he smiled compassionately.
"I don't even know, Billy. I just feel sad for no reason."
Billy nodded. "Maybe you should take a nap?"
"I'm not tired," she growled, returning her attention to her laptop.
"Well, cheer up!" Billy smiled.
"Thanks!" Julie hissed.
"Jimminy cricket on rollerskates. Who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?"
Julie began laughing at her best friend. "You need help!"
"I do," he grinned, "but it got you to smile!"
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
He watched her eyeing the lead singer of the band, their favorite band. The sole reason they had become friends back in high school: Silverchair. Not many girls loved the group as he did, and he appreciated Julie for her neverending love of Daniel and co.
"I want that," she cooed.
Billy shook his head and met her gaze.
Daniel Johns.
The delicious little blonde singer. He certainly was worth drooling on- Billy had spent many of his own teenage years doing just that.
"Julie?" he screamed into her ear.
"Yeah?"
"I'm going to take a walk, I'll be right back, okay?"
She was dancing to the music and simply nodded. "Whatever."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The band's set had ended, and he'd parked himself in the entrance to their dressing room. The perfect location to be noticed.
To get
his
attention.
"Hey there," he spoke in that gentle Australian accent, smiling sweetly.
Billy returned the delicious grin. "Hey."
"I'm Daniel," he offered, shaking the male's hand delicately.
"Billy," he laughed. "I know who you are."
"Really?" Daniel asked with fake surprise.
"Really," Billy winked.
"Well then," Daniel smirked. "I know who you are, as well."
"Oh good," Billy smiled. "Then you won't mind taking a walk with me."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Billy glanced around the emptying club and found Julie sitting at the bar. "There you are," he grinned.
"Here I am," she snorted, looking at her watch. "That was some few minutes there, Bill."
"Yeah, well," he dismissed. "Look, you've gotta come with me!"
"I most certainly do NOT!" Julie shrieked and spun off her stool. "I'm going home. You coming, mister?"
Billy shook his head. "Come on!"
He grabbed his friend, picked her up, and carried her backstage. She watched as he threw open the door marked "Band Only" and walked inside unannounced.
"SURPRISE!" came a shout from across the room.
Julie's jaw dropped.
Billy set her down to the ground and grinned. "Don't just stand there, you schmuck."
Julie couldn't move. Her feet were simply riveted to the ground, her eyes wide staring at the blonde man sitting on the sofa.
Naked.
He stood up and stepped toward the young girl. He was her height, and she stared up into his gorgeous blue eyes.
Even prettier than Billy's, she thought.