It's been a week since I broke up with who I used to call my man. He had treated me like I was a piece of shit, and I just can't get our last fight out of my head. Insecurities of mine, the ones I never thought I had, went high up. I sort of went high too. A few times. Well, relatively a lot of times through one week.

But seriously, was I really that hard to love? Or maybe he just didn't deserve me? It's the worst feeling ever, when you you are fighting only with yourself, but still can't stop it.

I managed to leave my bed and go to the kitchen. On my way there, I was looking trough every art I did and had let go into the big world.

I'm 26 and I work as an artist. I gained a little bit of fame through selling my art to influential people all over Hollywood. My dad is known in the business, so that's kind of why I already am on high level in that society. I don't like talking about it in that way, it seems like I did nothing on my own to be successful. But that's not true. In my opinion fake smiles of approval, just because you are someones daughter, are worth nothing. That's why I always worked hard to make my art enjoyable, not just some crap only to get attention.

I also really enjoy music, all kinds of it. If I wasn't painting, I would definitely go and play in a rock band.

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I started wondering what I could do in the evening. Honestly, I was sick of staying at home, grieving over somebody who is not coming back again.

"I could go to this one club, where different bands play every night" I said thinking out loud. One of the perks of living alone - you can talk to yourself and nobody really cares. I googled the club and they were open from 9pm. They also have a UV light party tonight. Fuck you, loneliness.

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I came to a conclusion that maybe I should've started with going to something chiller like cinema instead of a party. I mean, at home I felt like a chic putting this outfit. But what if somebody actually will be interested in me? Shit.

After mentally beating myself I headed to the entrance and saw the poster of the band:

Holy shit! I haven't seen my mate Alice in ages! I went in and spotted a woman who made all UV make-ups.

I chose this one, since it sort of goes with my name.

When I was ready I sat at one of the tables with the view of the stage where band will be playing. The waiter came up to me and I ordered a shot of tequila to start with. I mean, I hadn't planned getting really drunk, but with an old friend, who knows?

The show started after about 10 minutes, and if I got it right, they were playing for all their friends, people who died because of alcohol or drugs. I saw Alice who had a make-up that matched his image of a vampire, Joe Perry had one cat-like, which didn't look that funny actually, it suited. And then there was, who I presume from the poster, Johnny Depp, The Star of Hollywood. Though I heard that there are some rumors about an upcoming trial. Anyways, he had a make-up inspired on Indian men, and I must say with the jewelry, it indeed looked good. Now I understand why so many girls fangirl over him. Except - I wasn't really in the mood to drool over another man and go over the same process again.

They played really cool songs, I could add them to my playlist later. I made an eye-contact with Alice a few times, so I'm sure he noticed me. The show ended and a while after Alice and his band approached me.

"Heey, haven't seen you in ages!" Alice said embracing me.

"You too! Damn, how you doin' old man?" I asked jokingly.

"I'm not that old, thank you very much" he replied, acting like he was offended. "Here are my band-mates. This is Joe" We said hi and he shook my hand. "And this is Johnny"

"Nice to meet you" I put my hand out for him to shake. Instead of shaking he held it and kissed my knuckles, having bowed a little. A little smile appeared on my lips, I think nobody ever greeted me like this. He seemed to check my outfit, but quickly his eyes were on mine again. And for once in my life - it wasn't a dirty look.

"I'm happy to meet you too." he replied smiling, looking straight into my eyes with his lips still grazing over my hand. "May I know your name, beautiful?"

Pff. "It's Aphrodite." I replied smoothly but not too seriously, referring to his basic nickname. He grinned, revealing his teeth.

"Johnny is known as the gentleman of the group." Alice added, rolling his eyes and sitting to the table.

"I can tell" I replied while still looking at him.

"He's like that with almost every woman" Joe laughed. "It's funny to look at their expressions"

My god complex over the situation suddenly disappeared somewhere. Right, why would I be the only one? Why did I even expected to be?

It got kind of awkward after he said it, so I took my hand back and sat with the others at the table. Johnny gave me a glare, but I was busy with taking another shot down my throat.

Not gonna lie, I felt dizzy from all the alcohol. They were playing a typical music to dance, but I preferred to sit with the guys, and boy - they are hilarious! Making dad jokes every 20 seconds and acting stupid. I was having a perfect time until some male representative came up to me. Fuck, this is what I didn't want to happen.

"Hey" he started.

"Hi" I swear if he asks me to dance..

"The dance floor looks so empty without you. Would you like to dance?" Oh my god. Did he just wink? Apart from that, if I started dancing, there was a high possibility I'd just throw up with all the alcohol.

"No, thank you" I answered.

His smile dropped and he frowned with pure disgust. "I bet you're a lesbian, that's why"

"And I bet that you are a prick" I said and heard Alice hiding his laugh with coughing slightly. I flipped the man off and he scoffed, walking away. At this point I was pure mad at men. Suddenly, Johnny started giggling like crazy but hiding it behind his hand. I gave him a glare. "What's so funny?"

"Nothing" he smiled so contagiously that the next thing I know is that I have to hide this little smile my lips curved out of nowhere. I'm mad for fucks sake! I looked at him for a while before Alice spoke up:

"All right love birds" he shot us a look. "How about we make an after party at my house? It's like 10 minutes from here."

Everyone agreed, so we left the club and headed straight to Alice's place. In the car I prayed that I won't do something stupid and just normally live with other people who are in the same state as me. What could go wrong?

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