Love At First Glance (Love at Firsts #1)(15)

I sigh and give up trying to write until after lunch, maybe inspiration will come with food. I have my notes, I just can’t bring myself to write. Rock/Metal isn’t my type of music so it’s a bit hard for me to give my opinion about it without being ignorant or unintentionally critical.

I'm sat there, staring at my computer, willing the words to magically appear on my screen when I feel something connect with my head, pulling me back to reality.

“And she’s back amongst us!” Matt chuckles. I look around and see the pencil he threw at me.

“You and these damn pencils, one of these days I’m gonna shove one up your ass!” I grumble as I flip him off.

“Careful. I might enjoy it.” He smirks and I roll my eyes as I throw the offending pencil back at him.

“You suck!”

“Yes, I do, and I’m very good at it according to John.” He grins smugly.

“TMI, Matt, TMI.” I giggle.

“Stuck on an article?” Alicia asks, changing the subject as she looks at my blank page.

“Yeah. I went to the Untamed Shadows listening party last week and whilst it was great and I had fun, it’s not my type of music. I’m not sure how to write about it. I don’t want to sound like an idiot.” I shrug.

“Did you have a good time? Was it fun? Were they fun?” She presses.

“Yeah. It was brilliant. Loads of other journalists were there as well and the band was amazing. We got the chance to hear them play their debut album live so it was pretty cool. They are all very sweet guys.”

“There you go, start off with that and then what you think of each title. Then like a line or two per song and your overall opinion about them and how they handled it. Oh and your thoughts on the whole thing.” She smiles.

“You’re a life savior.” I smile. “It just feels scary to write about something I know so little about. I don’t want to write anything that could hinder their reputation.”

“Don’t worry. I can read it over before you send it to be published if you want,” Matt offers.

“You would?” I look at him hopeful.

“Of course I will.” He smiles.

“We all will, Have. That’s what we do when one of us isn’t sure about an article.” Shane smiles.

“Well that’s reassuring.” I grin wide and clap my hands together. “I need food. Who wants to go out for lunch? I walk past a Thai restaurant twice a day that looks amazing.” Everyone instantly raises their hand.

“Looks like that’s settled then.” Matt chuckles. We all save our work, or our blank pages, and log off our sessions. I grab my bag and jacket and link arms with Matt as we walk out of the office.

We get to the restaurant and are seated at one of the outside tables next to an open fire.

“So, what does Mr. I-Can-Make-Women-Scream-Their-Lungs-Out-For-Hours look like, Have?” Matt asks seriously, making Shane, Alicia and Jorge snicker.

“Shut up you lot! And no comments about how much your partners enjoy your technique I beg you.” I shake my head and I’m met with three disappointed faces staring at me and Alicia's smiling face.

“Well my wife is really good at it in case you were wondering,” Shane says with a huge shit eating grin on his face.

“Ugh men, they’re all pigs,” Alicia exclaims and we high five each other.

“Amen, sister,” I retort, making the men laugh.

“We just love teasing you and it’s all in good fun. So, about that neighbor of yours?” Shane presses.

“Well I haven’t actually seen him yet. I just moved in at the weekend and last night was the first time I had any indication that I had a neighbor. It wasn’t the way I wanted to find out. Although, there seemed to be trouble in paradise this morning. There are three apartments in the part of the building I’m in and one seems to be still unoccupied, but as I was walking down the stairs, I heard one of the front doors slammed. So either they had a fight or it was a one night stand and someone wasn’t happy when they found out.” I snicker.

“Well I hope for your sake it’s a one night stand. It’s better that way. Imagine that if it’s a couple, they could be fighting or f*cking daily. If it’s a one night stand then you’ll hear noises from time to time and not all women are loud.” Matt shrugs.

“Thanks for the encouraging words, I’m not sure if I should be worried or reassured.” I chuckle.

“You need to find out what your neighbor looks like, I wanna know if he’s a hottie or just an old, fat, hairy man with a wife that’s faking it.” Alicia pouts.

“Eww! Thank you for that mental image.” I shudder.

“Not even sorry!” She grins.

“What did I get myself into saying yes to this job?” I shake my head and take a sip of my iced tea.

“Lots of fun and good times, Gorgeous,” Matt says and winks at me.

“That’s true. I never had this much fun at my old place, I feel like I’ve known you guys for years instead of just over a week.”

“I know, it’s crazy. I’m so glad I’m not the only girl anymore. These guys are big bullies,” Alicia says, looking at the three men surrounding us and gives each of them the evil eyes.

“You both love us dearly so stop acting like you don’t.” Shane taunts us and throws one of the coated peanuts at us.