Pt.8 operation Friend Tag: Phase Two

_ and Bex had jsut walked in. Belle was blur, running past in search of Frankie.
"Basement," Nick yelled helpfully.
"Glad you made it," I smiled,"Our studio's this way." _ rolled her eyes and followed reluctantly. Kevin looked back at me. I looked away.
"So Bex, what do you want advice on?" I asked.
"Um...how about the keyboard?"
"Excellent! Something I'm good at."
"That's a first,"Nick mumbled. Bex giggled.
In the studio, Bex marveled at our collection of guitars. She walked around the room in awe.
"Wow! This is amazing.Ohmigosh! _ this one's signed by John Lennon!"
"Oh joy...can I go home now?"
"Actually,"I said turning towards her,"Maybe you should go. Your negativity isn't helping anything." _ looked at me with her eyebrows raised. She mumbled something inaudible and plopped down in a chair in the corner.
"On second thought, I"ll stay," she mumbled.Bex screamed.
"You know Bon Jovi?!" she squealed.
"That day was amazing," Kevin said.
"Reminisce later,"Nick said,"She came here for a private tutoring session. I suggest we get started."
"Ooh Mr.President is in business mode," Kevin joked,"Come on, Joe." For the next two hours we helped Bex perfect her key technique. Kevin even taught her how to play Turn Right. Kevin, Nick and _ went to get snacks. Bex stayed behind with me to put the instruments and stuff away.
"Thank you again," she said.
"Hm? Oh, no problem. It gives us something to do. Besides, you're pretty cool, so its all good." She blushed. I put the last sheet of music in a manilla folder. I sat down on a stool and watched Bex.
"Hey Jo---oh!" she turned around and saw me staring at her.
"Um...do you...need something?" she said blushing.
"I was just wondering...would you like to go out sometime?" Bex looked at me with wide green eyes.
"Say wha?!"
"My friends from the band Honor Society are in town.If you want to go, I can easily get us tickets," I smile.
"I'd be crazy to pass up this  oppurtunity. Absolutely yes!"
"Great! The concert's in two days, but we're hanging out with them tomorrow.You can come too...if you want."
"sure! Can _ come?"
"I don't think that's a good idea,"I said quietly,"She doesn't seem to like me much and maybe I should just put her out of her misery."
"Are you crazy?! She---"
"Hey, what are you two talking about?" _ said walking in. She what?! SHE WHAT?!! I looked down. Bex looked over at me.
"Nothing,"Bex said,"Nothing you'd be interested in."
"Try me."
"We were talking about our favorite bands. And he was telling me about the people he's met and---"
"Stop.I've lost interest.anyway, I"ve gotta take Belle home. You ready?"
"Yea.See you tomorrow, Joe."
"tomo...what?" _ glared at Bex then she glared at me.
"Nothing!" Bex said quickly,"Let's go."
"Fine..."she said sadly. Then she composed herself and followed Bex out. All the while throwing daggers with her eyes and the back of Bex's head. I smiled to myself. She likes me She came back into the room and marched up to me.
"I don't know what you're doing,"_ said,"But you better stop whatever you're doing. Because its not gonna work." I tilted my head to the side, much like a confused dog. _'s cheeks slightly went pink.
"What won't work?" I asked.
"I...I don't...know," she turned abruptly and left.
"Bye _,"I heard Kevin say. Then I heard the front door slam.
"Well...we've discovered she can feel jealousy," Nick said as he and Kevin came back in the room.
"I can't believe its actually working,Joe,"kevin said.
"I told you it would. My ideas are great!"
"your ideas are pointless," Nick chuckled.