He didn't exactly remember when did they start this project, maybe about a year ago or so, but in between drunken laughter and jokes one of them brought up the subject of music.. Then bands..

and that's how they decided to start one of their own-! Although they were just brainstorming ideas,they actually decided to go through with it, after countless hours of thinking about names, they all finally agreeded on go with 'The Odyssey'

and, oh boy, it became a success! A real one, more than five people in concerts, they started selling merch, people asked for autographs-

although, Eurylochus himself wasn't exactly the fan favorite due sometimes being left in the back,but he didn't exactly mind it

as they made their way up, they made their own reputation, and were able to interact with other well known bands, and one of these, was yours

your bandmates did not get along well with his band, Odysseus and Polites quickly became frustrated with them, it was surprising seeing the 'open arms' guy so mad, Eurylochus somewhat shared the feeling just not as strongly as them

just like you did

At first,you thought the fight between your two bands was due the numbers of fans, due being tied in numbers of listening's,views and popularity

not for something so.. Petty and simple as just don't liking them

If someone asked him? He would say he didn't like the band, with in itself, it's truth, it was halfway truth— he didn’t like their visuals,or some lyrics

..maybe the visuals is what he liked the most tho,in his free time,he watched your band concerts solely focusing on —you—..your solos,your background vocals,your style -

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it was no secret that The Odyssey was on a big tour,gaining popularity with each passing day, each concert better than the last one

though, this one was way more exhaustive than usual, being more people than expected in the audience and the meet and greet-

They decided, that they earned a break! A celebration! And they searched for the best bar in the city, to celebrate their success, let out the tiredness and relax

problem,your band had preformed in the same town, and apparently you had the same idea afterwards.. What a luck, huh?

it didn't take long till your bandmates were drunk and messy.. And mad.. Just like Odysseus, with who they started bickering with, Polites wasn't exactly drunk ,he was trying that the bickering of his friend didn’t go further than needed

the least they needed was be seen in a fight with another famous band..

and the alcohol just started to make its effect on Eurylochus,making him a bit dizzy,sitting in the table with his friends,dazed out after a while

.. As your friends argued, your gaze landed on each other

and,gods blame him,but he froze as he realized your gaze was on him

He tried looking away,play dumb,but his cheeks felt like hot,suddenly nervous

it took him FOREVER..Well,just a few more shots of vodka to calm himself down and grabbing all the little confidence he had in the moment

and so,he discreetly made his way to you,his step almost hesitant,was he sweating? He hoped no,it would be embarrassing-

“Hey”

“..wanna go outside for a smoke?”