Talk About What?

As we walked up Clark Street, James and I walked next to each other while Alex and Anna followed behind.  I could hear Alex going on at length about GG Allin, the Mentors and Barney Rubble and the Cunt Stubble while I could literally hear Anna’s eyes rolling into the back of her head.

“There’s seriously a band called Barney Rubble and the Cunt Stubble?” She asked

“Yeah, they have this one song…”

“I don’t want to know.” Anna interrupted

“So Max.  Did you give any thought to what we talked about at lunch today?” James whispered

“You think we should be talking about this with ya know.” I said, gesturing towards Alex

“Talk about what?” Alex asked

“They’re starting a band without you, numb nuts.” Anna said

“What?  Why?? I can totally sing.  Check it out…” Alex said as he began to wail the lyrics to a Screeching Weasel song “See?”

“Consider me convinced.” James said

“I’m in the band??” Alex asked

“No.” We both answered

“Seriously, we should do this.” James said

“I don’t know man, like, I can sorta play guitar, but I’m not that good.  Anna’s way better at like literally every instrument ever…” I started

“I know, but I think she should play drums.” James said

“Oh no!  I am NOT joining a band.  Especially with you two.” Anna argued

“Why not?” I asked

“Because, for starters, it’s going to just be Max making fart jokes and trying to steal beers out of my dad’s fridge while James, no offense, will be measuring the height of his pompadour.”

“Hey!” James argued

“Shush, you have great hair.” Alex defended

“No, for real, you should play drums!  If you play drums, I’ll play guitar.” I insisted

“And I’ll sing!” Alex added

“No!” We all yelled.

“Besides, name one girl drummer.” Anna demanded.  “See?  You can’t.”

“Be the first!”  I said

“You guys.” Alex said as we turned the corner on school street.

“No, you can’t sing.” James said

“No.  Look.” He said, pointing at the line stretching down the block.

“Fffuuucck.” I said “And that’s totally Gas Tragedy playing.”

“Should we try Violet’s back door trick?” Anna asked

“Ah yes, I heard Violet was into the backdoor trick.” Alex snarked

“Shut up dude, that’s my cousin!” I snapped

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