𝘿𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙭 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧!𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧
𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮: Dustin doesn’t really like metal music, but when Eddie invites him to a concert and sees your perform, his opinions change
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩: First meet, fluff, developing feelings, metal music
𝘼/𝙉: If I started writing for other ST characters would we like this?
Dustin was always a fan of music, mostly showtunes and the occasional jazz. He was always picked on by Will, Mike, Lucas, and Max for his music taste, but he didn't really mind it.
But when he joined Hellfire, the teasing continued, everyone taking on Eddie’s music, the party now listening to more rock and metal, yet he never seemed to get into it. He never minded the teasing, but it was getting rather annoying.
“All right, now everyone gets ready to thank me, but I have just done an amazing thing.” Eddie smiles, looking at the three boys.
”What is it?” Mike asks, putting away his DND dice,
“I, oh so gratefully, have successfully bought four tickets to the greatest metal show ever! With…backstage passes!” Eddie yells, waving the four tickets in the boys faces.
“To what show?” Dustin asks,
“Only to one of the greatest voices that metal has to offer!” He yells at Dustin, throwing him his ticket. Dustin stares at the name, “Velvet Apocalypse" he groans at it,
“Do I have to come?” Dustin asks,
“Yes, yes you do Henderson, or next campaign you die first turn” Eddie warns, throwing a die at him, making Dustin roll his eyes,
“Fine, but I’m not going to have a good time,” Dustin warns.
And that’s how he got here, all the boys dressed in black and ready to rock.
They entered the set; it was dark, illuminated by a stage light. It wasn't a big stage but enough that it seemed full. Dustin sees people who look just like Eddie. People with Mohawks, dyed hair, spikes, nothing like what Dustin had seen before.
Before he could ask anytime anything, all the other boys were busy talking to everyone, learning about hair routines and DIY clothes. Dustin lingers around, trying to find something to do. He was moping around, practically ready to leave until he heard the crowd clap, and then he turned around and saw you.
You come out smiling in full goth attire. Long leather jacket, black mini skirt with belts decorating it and with black fishnets. Black off the shoulder shirt with so many necklaces. And your face, god you were beautiful to Dustin. Completely white face, black contour and lipstick. Bright blue eyeliner and hair that looked fluffed up and straightened at the same time.
You wave at everyone as your team brings out their instruments.
“Welcome everybody! We are Velvet Apocalypse and thank you so much for being here!” You say to your audience. You hear the cheers of the audience, smiling as your team gives you the go-ahead to start.
Dustin was completely enamored. He watched as you danced along the stage as you sang, confident in what you did. He stood in the back, watching in awe as you sang. You were beautiful, and Dustin could not pull his eyes off of you. The crowd loved it too, moshing and ghouling to your songs. The spotlight felt good, you loved it. The feeling of everyone cheering for you, praising your songs, you loved it.
At the end of your set you and your band mates bow, saying bye to your fans as you head backstage, preparing for the meeting.
You stand by your table, ready to sign anything.
“Holy shit that was your best set yet!” Eddie yells, toppling you into a hug.
“Thanks Eddie” You laugh, hugging him back.
“Your hair is also great this time” he teases, ruffling it.
“Oh come on leave it alone” You laugh, taking his hand off,
“You two know each other?” Mike asks, starting at the duo.
“Yeah, he's been one of my first fans, he's been to a ton of my shows” you giggle, hugging him again,
“Okay so what the hell are you two doing there standing around like idiots come ay hi!” Eddie says, motioning for them to step forward.
Lucas and Mike quickly go to meet you, yet Dustin stays back. He’s star-struck by you, and his feet don't seem to move to greet you.
You greet Lucas and Mike, getting to know a bit about them as you speak to them, yet you see one of them linger in the back
”So who’s this?” You ask, approaching Dustin,
“Hi” he says quickly, his body stiffing as his cheeks flush,
“Hi?” You say, smiling a bit, “What’s your name?”
”My name? Oh uh, yknow its uh Dustin” he says, not sure where exactly he wants to place his eyes on you.
Eddie laughs, swinging an arm around him, "Don't mind him he's not a fan of metal he just came because I told him to, honestly Im not even sure if-“
“No, I loved the set!” Dustin says quickly, cutting off Eddie. Eddie stares at him in confusion,
“You did?” He asks, Mike and Lucas sneering in the back.
“Uh, well glad you liked it!” You say, giving him a pat on his shoulder. Dustin jumps a bit, cheeks even more red.
You see Eddie look over at Mike and Lucas, smiling and nodding before patting you on the back,
“Okay, two or three of them are hungry, I'm gonna leave Dustin here to finish our time while I get the others food, we’ll be back to collect the kid later!” Eddie says, grabbing Mike and Lucas quickly before exiting the room quickly,
“Well he's never done that before” You joke with Dustin.
Dustin doesn't respond, he just stares at you, a bit star struck but a bit scared of what to say,
“Uh, if you really didn't enjoy the set that's fine, metal isn't for everyone I get it” you say, shrugging your shoulders a bit,
“No no I loved it, really, I don’t Ike metal music but this was amazing, you were amazing” Dustin says, smiling a bit at you,
“Oh, well glad you liked it, I saw you in the crows and you weren’t dancing or anything so I kinda thought you hated it” you laugh a bit,
“No I was just amazed, you were incredible” Dustin smiles,
“Thanks” You smile, “Do you have anything you want me to sign or did you just show up?” You ask,
“Oh, uh, I don't have anything, sorry” Dustin says,
“That’s fine, we can just talk” you say, sitting on top of the table you had, “tell me a bit about yourself Dustin” you smile.
Dustin takes a second to open up, stuttering a bit over his words until he lands on the science topic. Once you started asking questions he started blooming. He was smiling and laughing as he told you science facts, talking about how your sound system works, and he was having a good time talking to you.
You look him up and down, wearing the same hellfire shirt that Eddie wore when he saw you, hair curled into almost a mullet, rings on his lingers that really shined.
He was cute, ambitious, sweet, and a tad timid talking to you, you liked him.
After he finishes his rambling, he quiets, unsure of what to say next.
“Uh, sorry, I don't know what to say” he smiles sheepishly,
“Dont sweat it, we can just hang here for until they come back” you smile, getting off the table,
“I like your jewelry by the way, Eddie picked them out with you didn't he” you ask,
“Oh, yeah he said, he thought I would suit them” Dustin smiles, looking at the rings on his fingers.
“They look good, I like them” you smile,
“Thanks, I like yours too, the necklace is cool” he says. You stare at one of the necklaces on you, a simple long necklace with a cross on it. You take it off, placing it on his neck instead. It dangles, you stare at it before smiling at him,
“It looks better on you” you say. Dustin smiles, blushing brushing his cheeks as he thanks you.
After a few more minutes of conversation, the three other boys finally walk in again, no food you note. You smile, understanding what Eddie was trying to do.
“Welcome back” you tease, hitting his chest softly, rolling your eyes at him with a smile.
He leans down, whispering in your ear, “So? What did you think?” Eddie asks.
You turn to your side, whispering in his ear, “Thank god you left, we had sex until you guys came back” you tease.
Eddie laughs, hugging you and ruffling your hair, making him laugh.
“All right, now say your goodbyes and we leave” Eddie says, giving you one of his rings to sign.
Mike and Lucas do the same, handing you a poster and a CD for you to sign.
The four walk away, saying bye before you call out.
“Dustin wait” You say, walking up to him,
“Huh? What is it?” He asks,
You grab his hand, writing your number down on his hand, ”You didn't have anything to sign, but I didn't want you to walk empty handed, maybe call me around 6? I'll see you four at my next show” you smile, kissing his cheek, noticing the black lipstick mark left behind, then walking back to your table as the next batch of guests come in.
You greet them as you hear the cheers and yells of Eddie, Lucas, and Mike as they walk away. You smile at the sounds, happy you found a new fan you liked.