Miley started telling him, and Danny started looking around for her. They got to talking, and the subject eventually came around to music.
"I love Blondie," She said eagerly, "And if you haven't, check out Generation X. I like their singer, Billy Idol."
"I've heard Generation X," Danny said. "Good sound."
Miley decided on some videos and brought them to the counter. Danny was trying to decide what to say as far as them maybe going out, but didn't understand why it was so hard when it came to Miley . . . Fortunately, Danny got a break.
"Hey, I was thinking, maybe you'd want to come over sometime and maybe watch a video or two," She suggested.
"That'd be great," Danny said, hiding any excitement. "But it can't be Thursday, Friday or Saturday night. I'm in a band. We have gigs Friday and Saturday, rehearsal on Thursday."
"Really? Awesome! I'm kinda a band groupie," Miley grinned. "Where are your gigs?"
Danny told her non-chalantly, and she promised to come to a show before leaving. Danny couldn't resist checking out her ass as she walked away.
After his shift, Danny stopped and grabbed a case of beer and a carton of cigarettes before heading home. He sat on the couch, a beer and a cig, notebook open, television off. He pictured his latest encounter with Miley, trying to get inspiration. For no reason, he found himself thinking about the bodega he went in and his neighborhood. Tapping his pen against his teeth, he then wrote
I say, now trouble
Lives all around me
I'm a victim of
That same old scene . . .
Oh, young and tight
There's something appealing
She gets my love
Mov - ing in me . . .