Golden Days - DaveKat

Attention Seeker

Chapter One
~Karkat's Pov~

You look out  onto the stage in which you are about to preform. The stage has a small set up for the band that plays back up music for the singers set up and mic front and center. You take a few deep breaths. You always get a little nervous, even though you have done this more then a hundred times.

This venue is just a fancy club that's hosts a karaoke night/competition. The only difference is you have to get invited to preform. No normal everyday person can just preform here. Having said that you have no idea how you got invited. You are hoping that some people will like your performance and maybe talk to people.

Because this venue is so fancy you are wearing "fancy causal". You are wearing a nice but plain tee shirt and some nice jeans and a nice coat.

You felt someone tap your shoulder, "Breaks over in 15, your up after Harley." You nod. You where the second act to preform in the second section of the performances. They split the night into two parts so the band could have a break.

You decide to walk around backstage. You watch singers and performers rush around. You spot someone having a nervous breakdown sitting in a chair while multiple people attempt to clam them down. You felt sorry for the poor soul, you remember when you where just like them. A nervous wreak. That was until you got some wise advice that said "Pretend your the best and you know what your doing. Stay calm and never appear to not know what your doing." That's what the choir dictator at school told you. You looked up to him. Even though he wasn't famous he made enough money to live a little beyond comfortably.

"10 SECONDS UNTIL WE START! GET READY!" You hear in the stage men yell.

You walk past Jade and give her a high five and wish her good luck. You and Jade where good friends sense 2nd grade. You two even dated not too long ago. It didn't last long and it didn't ruin you guy's friendship. You both just realized that you two don't like each other like that, and would prefer just being friends. It never got serious so, the breakup wasn't serious.

You can hear her powerhouse vocals from back here. She sounds amazing. You walk to the side of the stage to watch her and also look at the crowd.

You heard a rumor that every once in awhile a famous producer will come here to get newbies to sign to their labels. You scan the crowd of the rich and beautiful. Everyone seems to be wearing several pieces of gold jewelry. You didn't know why this hang out was so desired by them as compared to other ones. Ones that had celebrity performers.

Jade was finishing up her song. Once again a stage hand tells you that you are up next. You tell him thanks and go back to searching the crowds. You can't see any producer, famous or otherwise. You sigh and take a deep breath once again.

The crowd is clapping and cheering as Jade walks off stage. She gives you a hug and wishes you luck. You congratulate her on her performance. You hear the speaker say "That was Jade Harley and up next is Karkat Vantas!"
You take a deep breath relaxing your nerves before putting on a smile and walking out on stage. The crowd claps as you approach the mic.

"I found a pile of Polaroids, in the crates of a record shop........" You start singing. Your voice is filling the room. Your eyes still scanning the crowd looking for producers or for anyone famous that would care to meet.

"And I swear I'll always paint you, Golden Days.....". The main part of the chorus kicks in and you spot someone. None other then Dave Strider. He was a famous artist who had just recently started a record label. His blond hair covering his forehead and shades that cover up his eyes. You wonder why he always wore those shades. There are no pictures of him without the shades. No one even knows his eye color.

You continue singing. Hoping he likes your performance. You also hope that he is looking for someone to sign. And you hope that person is you.

"Time can never break your heart, but it'll take the pain away, right now our future's certain. I won't let you fade away. Golden days, golden days..." You are singing your heart out. You have always loved this song and you can see the crowd is really enjoying it. Everyone is dancing around with their drinks in what small space they have.

The song is coming to an end and all of the sudden you can't see Strider. You wonder if he left and if he did why? The song ended and you start to walk of stage the crowd roaring behind you. You walk backstage to try and find Jade. A couple of people tell you good job as you pass by them. You thank them and continue on your search for Harley.

Why can't you find people today?

As you are searching you accidentally bump into a taller male. Causing you to almost fall backwards.

"Oh shit, I'm so sorry. I must have not been looking where I was going." You apologize to the figure you bumped into.

"That's fine. Hey your the guy who just preformed. Karkat Vantas, right? I was just looking for you. The name's Dave Strider." He introduced himself and stuck his hand out. You almost had a heart attack as you shook his hand. He had a smirk across his lips.

"Uhhh yeah that's me. Nice to meet ya. Uhh, what did you need me for?" You stutter, you are trying your best not to seem nervous and you are failing.

"I really liked your performance and I wanna see what you can do in the studio. Care to meet me at my studio tomorrow?"

You where about to have a heart attack. You can't believe this is happening. Too shocked and nervous to find words you just nod.

He fucking chuckles, "ok then meet me around 10:30." He says while passing you a card.

You take it and see it has an address on it. You look back up only to find he has disappeared. You store the card in your pocket and go off to find Jade again. You finally find her talking with John.

"Oh Karkat, are you ready to go?" She asks when she spots you.

"Yeah, lets go. Oh hey John." You start to walk off. Jade starts to follow.

"I was going to come find you but I saw you talking with this tall guy. So I left you too alone. He looked familiar. Who was he?" She asks, You two are walking out in the parking lot to her car.

"I'll tell you what happened when we get to the car."

And when you two got into the car and started to drive home that's what you did.

"Wow. So you get to meet up with him tomorrow? That's awesome! I'm so proud of you Karkat!" She squeals getting excited.

"Calm down, nothing has even happened yet. For all we know it was an impersonator who plans to kidnap me."

"Don't think like that Karkat! You need to be more positive!" She exclaims as you pull up to your apartment.

You two share a 3 bedroom apartment. Why thee bedrooms you ask? That's because they wanted more space and it also came with another bathroom.

"Goodnight Jade. I'm going to take a shower and then go to bed." You start to walk towards the towel closet.

"Ok just don't take forever and use the hot water please!" You had a bad habit of taking super long showers. Grabbing your towel you head towards your bathroom. And you do the whole shower thing.

After that nice refreshing shower, you get dressed in pjs and head back to room where you crash on the bed. You where so tired. Today has been a long day.

You where also excited about tomorrow. You think about what might happen as you slowly begin to fall sleep.

That's it for chapter one!
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Songs Used: Golden Days by Panic! At The Disco
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