Here Comes the Sun: Chapter 3

People are starting to file into the bar. A couple of people have already put their names on the sign up sheet, and we still have an hour until the show starts. Morgan is behind the bar helping the customers get their alcohol fix. I notice more and more people coming in, so I go to help her until Meg, our other bartender for the night, comes in for her shift. She shows up after a bit and I walk towards the side of the stage to the sign up sheet.

That’s when I see her, signing her name on the list.

I stand frozen in my spot.

She turns around and I’m met with the most amazing pair of brown eyes I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Brown eyes on the most gorgeous face, framed by long, wavy brown locks that cascade down slightly past her shoulders.

She holds my gaze for what seems like hours when in reality, it’s two seconds at most. Then she walks to the bar and orders a beer.

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Ashley Davies.

That’s her name.

What? I just looked at the sign up sheet. It’s not like I’m stalking her now.

Ok, so I’ve kept an eye on her for a half hour or so. No big deal, right? I’ll just be inconspicuous.

“So who’s that sexy brunette you’ve been eyeing up?”

Dammit, Morgan.

I’ll try to play it cool. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Please, Morgan, PLEASE take the hint.

“Ok, well just to give you a head’s up, she’s scheduled to go on third. You should probably announce the first act; it’s already after 8.” She walks back over to the bar as more people arrive.

I shake my head, trying to rid my thoughts of the brunette, and head up to the stage. I grab the mic and get the show started.

“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming out for our weekly Open Mic Night. I know you’re all here for the music, so I won’t waste any more of your time. First up we have Brandon Jones.”