Was it all a dream ?

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Dark,Hazel long hair, a massive smile across her face and her eyes full with wonder. Maitreya was new in town, it was her first time touring Ireland and she was beyond fascinated with everything within her view. A stereotypical Irish lover, she carried a green suitcase, wore a leprechaun T-shirt and had a necklace with the charm of a four leaf clover. Walking across the street, it seemed like she was looking for her hotel, smiling and greeting every person she crossed so that she could hear their different accents.

Chris stood at the bus stop and couldn't take his eyes off her, she was beautiful. He wanted to know her name, hear her voice, her accent, wondered where she from from and most definitely if she was single.

She crossed the road and approached a young girl who wore a piece of Merchandise from a Irish band that she liked. They weren't world famous but her interest in ireland had to start somewhere.

" hi there , I'm Maitreya from south Africa ! Can you please direct me to this hotel " she kindly asked while handing her phone that displayed the hotel name

The girl replied with her name and told her where she could find the place. Maitreya complimented her taste in music and asked where she could find the local music store.

She got to the music store and Chris followed her in. She turned around to look at him and it felt as if time has stood still. She stared into his deep blue eyes, it felt like staring at the ocean. Refreshing, Calming, tranquillising. Breaking the silence he said

" So, you're new here ? " With a cheeky little smirk

She blushed and shyly put her head down, allowing her to call across her face. She looked up at him and smiled. Just as she was about to speak...

"Chris!! Chris!! Bro WAKE UP !!!!!!" - Owen jumps up on Chris and he gets up screaming

" what the heck bro , your alarms been buzzing for 15 minutes" Owen continued to scream

" what?? No... I was , what , no !! I refuse to believe that was a dream ! " Chris shouted in unbelief

Without even explaining to Owen, he just rushed to the bathroom and got out within a second. He got out and had breakfast and said absolutely nothing . Owen pinched him a few times but not even a squeal from Chris. He was confused, nothing about that dream had felt like an illusion. He had the ability to make his own choices rather then having to watch a movie created by his brain while he slept. Everything about her felt real and this has never happened before, he has never seen her before and he felt like he had to find the girl in his dream.

After a few hours Chris had forgotten her name and the harder, the longer he thought the more details he forgot.

Owen and Chris got to band practice. They were in a local band with a few hundred fans and has a gig coming up that weekend. Chris acted as if everything was alright and continued his life as life just as he normally would. During the ride to the studio, Chris switched on the radio and rocked out with his fellow band member, roommate and best friend Owen. The boys all got together and they began practice but Chris just wasn't into it and he even got his owen lyrics messed up.

The boys tried to talk to him but he didn't seem phased. Then walked in their manager, he called Chris out and gave him a little stern talk, a few minutes later Chris was back in the game. The boys all sat for a break and ended up planning to spend the night at the woods. Well, a camp with the band and their girlfriends. The guys got home and either called their girlfriends or went directly to see them and tell them about the fun camp that they've planned. Owen was very much single and Chris had refused to call Stacie because they were just friends but Stacie was crazy in love with him.

~ The Next Day ~

Chris' phone buzzed with his favourite song and he got up. He put off his alarm and saw that Owen was already dressed and ready to go somewhere.

" where are you off too? " - Chris questioned still groggy and sleepy

" The mall, you coming? " Owen asked

Chris got dressed and headed to the mall to get whatever they needed for their camp. Tents, food, warm clothes, bear traps. Maybe not bear traps but Owen had tried sneaking that into the trolley a few times. He cashed up really quick and walked out the store.

" WAIT ! Pringles !! " Owen exclaimed. Pringles was his all time favourite snack and he wouldn't want to go to the woods without it. He ran back inside and said he'll be back in a few seconds.

Chris stood outside opposite of the local music store waiting for Owen to run back into the store and get his Pringles. He noticed something at the side of his eye because of Peripheral vision.

He quickly turned around and noticed a foreign girl. She had a red suit case and green hand luggage, her hair was pin straight and almost touching the end of her spinal cord, she had a cute green T-shirt with a leprechaun on it and said hi to complete strangers. At that moment Chris stood frozen not knowing how to react.

He realises that his living what he has just recently dreamt. H e has never seen her before, how could you dream something that was meant to happen a few days after? How do you dream of someone you've never met?

She was approaching the music store and Chris, in a heartbeat ran over to to her and involuntarily grabbed her by the hand. She turned around surprised and stared deeply into his eyes. He didn't leave her hand and instead stared right back at her. Suddenly she lets out a deep breath and smiles looking down at his hand. He embarrassingly lets go and plays with his hair.

" Sorry about that" he said in a thick Irish accent

She blushed and hadnt said a single word. He looked at the CD in her hand and smirked.

" I'd tell you my name but I guess you already that" he chuckled as his eyes focused on his bands first music album that she held in her hand.

" I'm a massive fan " - she tried to say without turning completely red.