#beforeitstarts

When Y/N first discussed shopping with her boyfriends she made it sound quick and easy. Yet that was the furthest thing from the truth as they now walk into the fourth store of the day. Y/N walks ahead of them as she is the only one with free hands. Her boyfriends on the other hand are not so lucky as they each hold three to four bags each.

Jonathan found himself shaking his head with a smile when Y/N offered to carry at least one bag. The love struck look in his eyes gave way the reason he kept refusing her offer. He made a promise to himself that as long as he was around she wouldn’t have to lift a finger. Which was something he knew would take a while for his sweet girl to get used to.

“Oh look! It’s so pretty!”

A small squeal leaves her lips as she shows off a rather cute skirt that Billy had to admit would look nice on her. Unlike his boyfriends he did not like showing how invested he was in his girlfriend’s shopping spree. Well at least in public, he would save all of his compliments when she’s trying the outfits on in private.

Licking his lips Steve’s tongue connected with the metal of his lip piercing. He found himself looking through the racks with Y/N showing her different clothing pieces to buy. Of course she wouldn’t be paying for all of this, knowing his boyfriends they wouldn’t allow that either. “I think this one is cute.”

Glancing over at the skirt her eyes brightened, the pink skirt looked like it was made for her. Grabbing the skirt from his hands she kisses him eagerly on the lips. Not one to back away from a kiss, especially if his girlfriend provided it, he kissed back.

Rolling his eyes at the two Eddie shoves his hands in his pockets. The bags he was holding sitting beside him on the bench inside of the store. Places like these, malls and most retail stores, were on the top of the list of places he hated. The sound of chatter that made it hard to think, the glancing eyes of people that recognized them, and most of all the falsity of store employees.

“Are you finding everything okay?”

Glancing away from his love struck idiots he notices the overly large smile of ‘Bethany’. At least that’s what her name tag said, “Yeah.”

He was hoping his one worded and rather hostile response would scare her off, yet it did quite the opposite. She leaned forward a little too close for his liking, “Are you sure I can show you our new seasonal selection! Are you shopping for someone?”

Tilting his head up as his curly bangs obscured his vision a little, “No.”

The word sent a shiver down her spine, his lack of emotion left her baffled. Opening her mouth as she goes to say something else he stands up grabbing the bags before walking away.

Jonathan felt the weight of someone’s head on his shoulder before recognizing the curls. He chuckles to himself, “Tired?”

The subtle nod of Eddie’s head left Jonathan to lead him back over to the bench. The same one Eddie left Bethany who was nowhere to be found. Placing down the bags in their hands they cuddle up on the bench. Jonathan running a hand through Eddie’s hair.

“I think this is enough! I can’t like go overboard…well not today!”

Y/N was swarmed with clothes that both Billy and Steve had piled in her arms. The two of them eager to see her in every skirt and dress they handed her.

Sighing Billy nods his head, “I guess you’re right and we still have to carry all of this back to the car.”

Steve was already one step ahead of them taking the pile of clothing from Y/N and taking them to the cashier. Without so much as a glance in Y/N’s direction who was ready to protest at any second.

Pouting her lips at the back of Steve’s head, who was already pulling out his card as the cashier scanned the items. A ringed hand found its way into her own as she was pulled into the direction of Eddie and Jonathan. Once looking at the two she cooed at the sleeping Eddie as he cuddled into Jonathan. Taking out her bedazzled and charm filled flip phone she took pictures.

Soon enough Steve joined the four grabbing one of Eddie’s bags which were lying on the bench. “We should go, can’t let Mr. Grouchy sleep out here for long.”

Nodding at his words Y/N grabs two of the bags that Eddie was holding while Billy grabbed the other one. Eventually they all walked out of the store with Eddie on Jonathan’s back still asleep somehow. Though regardless of that Y/N couldn’t help but think that it was a day well spent shopping.

The door to Y/N’s room burst open as two figures stood in the doorway anticipating a reaction. Removing her headphones from her ears Y/N’s head shoots up to look at the blonde and brunette standing before her. “Chrissy? Nancy? What are you two doing here?”

The clear confusion in her voice led Nancy to cock an eyebrow with her hands on her hips. Strutting into the room she stands over the H/C girl, “Did you really forget what today was?”

Sitting up on her bed she furrows her eyebrows trying her hardest to think about what she forgot. The only thing that came to mind was school which did not make sense to her as it was a Saturday. Giving up on her attempts at figuring out what she forgot she shakes her head.

Sighing Nancy crosses her arms over her chest, “Today Jason’s birthday! You know Chrissy’s boyfriend the same Jason we grew up with.”

Her mouth forms an ‘O’ as she slowly starts to remember their plans for today. “The surprise party, how could I forget! I even got him this really cute cardigan because his sweater vests are sooo depressing to look at!”

Giggling at her friend’s statement Chrissy comes closer to the other two. Only then did Y/N notice both her friends dressed for a party. Standing up from her bed she rushes towards her closet mumbling a ‘We can’t be late’. Rolling her eyes playfully Nancy takes a seat on the bed, “The party isn’t until 7 at that weird hookah club on 3rd street. The one with the hot bouncer that looks like Tom Welling.”

“Isn’t he like a college student?”

“I mean yeah but that doesn’t defeat the point that he’s hot!”

Normally Y/N would entertain her friends especially when good looking people were involved. But the overwhelming feeling that she only had 3 hours to pick an outfit and do her makeup was stressful. Her fingers skillfully move through her clothes which was rather impressive considering her acrylic nails. “Aha!” The small noise leaves her lips when she finds the perfect outfit to wear to the party. “I’ll be back!”

Chrissy and Nancy witnessed their friend trip on her way to her bathroom before the door slammed with a yelp. Nancy cupped her hands around her mouth before yelling out a “Be careful, Bunny Boo!”

“Don’t worry so much, Kool Kat!”

Y/N let out a sigh looking at her outfit in the mirror, pressing her finger to her lip anxiously she stares at her hair. Her hair was always the hardest part when it came to going out. Tilting her head she finally decides on a simple style that would fit under her beret. Grabbing her makeup bag she decides to do some heavy pink blush with glossy lip gloss. Satisfied with her look she opens the bathroom door before rushing to her friends who were looking through Bop magazines.

“How do I look?” Y/N asks while doing a small twirl as her friends assess her outfit. Nancy gives her a smile and thumbs up while peeking at her over the sunglasses that match her outfit. Clapping her hands Chrissy nods her head, “I love it! It’s like we’re matching a little!” Pointing down to her own outfit Y/N smiles at the easygoing blonde. “I have you to thank after all I was inspired by your heels, totes adorable!”

“Aww Bunny Boo! I’m in love with your heels too!”

Shaking her head at the squealing girls Nancy stands up clearing her throat. Looking at her flip phone as it displays the time she speaks, “I think it’s time we get going, it took you almost an hour and a half to get ready.”

Pouting at her friend’s words Y/N looks down at her shoes, “I couldn’t help it I didn’t know how I wanted my hair or if this was enough glitter for a birthday party.”

Patting the girl on the shoulder Nancy smiles, “Don’t worry about it we still have time to get to the club and finish setting up before our guests arrive.”

”It’s so pretty here! I can’t believe we got private access to a club!”

Looking around at the setup with wide eyes Y/N goes back to blowing up balloons for the party. After about 30 minutes into blowing up balloons and setting out snacks with Nancy and Chrissy the club doors opened. Her attention was drawn to the grungy looking guys who walked in and straight to Chrissy. Placing a hand over her cheeks Y/N couldn’t help the heat that started to crawl up her body.

Leaning closer to her friend and the guys who stood with her she pretended to sort a few snack trays out. “Oh you’re the band! My boyfriend really loves your stuff, I’m really glad you guys could perform for his birthday it means a lot!”

A chuckle left the lips of the guy with the chestnut brown hair and a smirk. “We’re always down to do events like these, means a lot doing one for a fan’s birthday!” An inaudible gasp leaves Y/N’s lips as she hears the suave voice leave his lips.

Though her shock is short lived as the one with light brown hair and babydoll eyes glances her way. Quickly looking away she pretends to be busy with the bowl of punch in front of her.

“That’s great! I can show you the stage so you guys can set up!”

A round of nods follow Chrissy’s statement as she leads them towards the stage area. Letting out a breath Y/N did not realize she was holding she stares after the group. Never in her life had she seen people dress and look the way those guys did. It was something new but she liked it for some reason.

“Earth to Y/N..”

Her head snaps in the direction of Nancy who had a smirk on her face. In her arms were rolls of streamer paper, “I saw you staring after NightSafe, hot aren’t they?”

“Like super hot, how do people like them exist?”

“Welcome to my world, some people just look so wow like I can’t describe it.”

Y/N nods her head along to Nancy’s words before looking back towards the band as they setup.

“You’ve got it bad, Bunny Boo. Stare any longer and you might burn a hole through them, now let’s get back to party prepping.”

Grabbing ahold of Y/N’s arm Nancy leads her in the opposite direction of the band.

“Finally done! We finished with a few minutes to spare! I can’t wait for Jason to see all that we did.”

“We all know he’s going to love it especially if you’re the reason it happened, Angel.”

Y/N could only nod at Nancy’s words, it was no secret that Jason had the biggest soft spot for Chrissy. Everyone could see how he looked at her as if she put the stars in the sky and made them twinkle. She found it very cute and nothing less than what her bestfriend deserved in a guy.

Standing up with a new air of confidence Chrissy makes her way to the doors beckoning her friends close. From the look on her face Nancy and Y/N knew the party was about to start.

Soon enough music ripped through the speakers as people danced around the club. off to the side in a booth sat Y/N and her group of friends consisting of Nancy, Chrissy, Jason, Carol, Gareth, and Tommy.

The group of seven sat around as Jason was opening presents that he was given by his friends. The table was filled with chatter and laughter that brought a smile to Y/N’s face. Standing suddenly she catches the attention of the six other people in the booth.

“Sorry guys! I’ll be back I like totes need to go to the restroom!”

Giving her friends a parting wave and smile she rushes to the restroom. Calls of ‘be back soon’ following her along with more chatter. The smile on her face only growing wider at her friends antics.

Sighing Y/N opens the restroom door exiting after relieving herself and washing her hands. Making her way down the club hallway she soon crosses paths with the band from earlier. The four guys seemed to be debating something when she passed right by them. “Hey, Pinkie!”

Pausing Y/N tilts her head before looking back at the guys pointing at herself. When the light brown haired one from earlier nodded his head she slowly made her way over to them. “Umm, yes?”

“You’re friends with the blonde one, Chrissy right?”

Nodding her head she smiles, “Yeah, I’m friends with Chrissy! Did you need something from her?”

“Yeah we just needed to know where the lounge is again before we start our set for the birthday boy.”

“Oh! I can show you! I’m Y/N by the way, I was setting up earlier!”

The four follow behind her before one speaks up, “I’m Billy, it’s nice to meet you.”

Glancing back at him she nods finally putting a name to the light brown guy.

“I’m Jonathan.”

Y/N found herself looking over him in awe his hair was straight but in a very hot mullet style. He also wore light eyeliner that matched well with his features. Beside him stood a guy with nicely styled hair as well.

“Hi, I’m Steve.”

Nodding her head at him she found it hard not to stare with how pretty he looked in her eyes. That is before she moved her eyes to stare at the guy with dark brown hair.

“Eddie.”

His answer was short and simple leading Y/N to nod before she stopped at a door with a metal plate that said ‘VIP’ in bold lettering. “This is it, I hope you guys do well I can’t wait to see you perform. Break an arm!”

The sentence came out rushed as she sped walked away covering her face with her hands. “Break an arm..” she mumbles with a shake of her head. Leaving in her wake NightSafe who all seemed to have amused looks on their faces.