Lia was speechless.His voice is soft like music to her ears.But thinking about his question, she indeed has to go.The competition is coming near.Their time is limited compared to group 1 who can easily find a music.Her group is at disadvantage because they can't find a duet music and have to write their own music.
"Yes.", Lia replied.
She saw his face showed disbelief, pain, and finally. disappointed.He looked at her coldly.
"Change your clothes.Where comfortable that you usually wear insiide the house.Wait for me.I'm going to take a bath.", he coldly said.
Lia felt helpless and changed her clothes obediently.She is now wearing fitted long sleeves and their school PE jogging pants.She waited for Xavier in the living room and Xavier took 45 minutes to appear.
He is wearing a thin black shirt and plain white jogging pants.His thin black shirt couldn't hide his aesthetic ripped physiques.His abs are slightly visible behind his black shirt.His handsome face and arms with visible veins.He looked extremely hot, handsome and stunning that could make every woman drool at the sight of his.
Lia looked at Xavier in stunned.His outfit is too fashionable compared to her house like a comfortable outfit!
When they arrived at Henry's house.Mrs. Richardson was in awe, staring at Xavier's outfit.Henry was also stunned.His physique couldn't even compare to Xavier.Xavier is completely too handsome and stunning.Looking at Lia and Xavier, they looked too good together making him felt sour and jealous at Xavier.He also felt suspicious.Xavier's aura right now is cold.He heard Xavier is stoic.
The three of them went to the music room and Henry couldn't help but to ask Xavier.He's sitting on a sofa while Lia and him are sitting on a two swivel chair.
"Xavier, right?Everyone in school badly wants to know your relationship with Lia.You are always with her and his brother.The three of you are also living together.I wanted to know.What is your relationship with Lia?"
Lia preparing the instruments froze at Henry's sudden question.She slowly sat down back on the swivel chair and looked at Xavier.She wanted to know how he'll answer Henry.She saw Xavier also looking at her.
They were arranged marriage by their parents together back when they were still a child.It was not only that but it's complicated.They travel back to time when one of them dies.They'll have to face repetitions together.Both of their souls are connected.
"Ask her.", Xavier's cold eyes are now gone.His expression is back to his usual stoic expression.
Lia's eyes went wide.Xavier just unexpectedly passed Henry's question to her when she doesn't even know how to answer!Up until now, she doesn't know their label.Even though they're being arranged marriage, both of them still haven't acknowledged it and in just getting to know each other.Although he would flirt with her sometimes, he never told her he was interested in her.He also never expressed her feelings to her up until now.She admit she felt attracted to him but she doesn't have any deep feelings for him yet and she's not planning to have.She just broke up with Eiser.Eiser betrayed her.It's not easy to trust men again.Xavier is always there for her like a friend.For now, they're just friends.
"Friends.We are friends.", Lia said and looked to Henry with a smile.
"We are not.", Xavier unexpectedly denied immediately.
Lia was stunned and felt pissed.She looked at Xavier.He was looking at her with cold eyes.
"We are.", she said firmly.
"No."
'Then what are we?!', she thought as she glared at him.Yeah.Up until now no one acknowledge the arranged marriage!Both of them have no feelings for each other.
Xavier frowned and sighed helplessly.
"Friends.Yes, we are friends.", he said a looked away.
Lia smiled and looked again at Henry looking at them in suspicion.She smiled at him for a second before turning around to start playing the organ.
The days went by.Lia finished recording their song.Both of them kept jumping in happiness.Lia became unexpectedly friends with Henry.Henry would flirt at her but she just treated it like a joke.
Xavier was with them throughout the process and there's a silent war between him and Henry as if acknowledging their rival.When they finished recording they rented a dance studio room and hired a choreographer.
When Naftali knew Lia's partner is a man, he felt angry and would watch Lia and Henry with Xavier.Luckily, Xavier is with Lia and Henry so Naftali was relieved and leave Lia and Henry to Xavier so he can also focused on practicing with the other band members of their band.
Lia and Henry danced while singing and Xavier is the witness of their hardwork.When it was the day of stage blocking at the huge school auditorium, Xavier didn't reveal their music.He and Lia just practiced their position and Xavier who witnessed their performance is the one helping them below on stage by instructing.
Eloise and her group couldn't help but to get curious.
"I wonder what song they're using.", a girl in Eloise group uttered.
"Don't reveal our music too when we are next.", the leader decided.
Lia and Henry went down from stage while dancing.The eyes of people followed them and they were all stunned when they saw a Lyra or Aerial hoop coming down from above.The group of Eloise was even more shocked.They watched Lia and Henry dancing minimally while singing Acapella in low voice which only the two of them could hear.
The group of Eloise felt envious and nervous.
"Their performance seems to be more grand than us.", a girl in Eloise group muttered feeling upset.
Eloise scoffed.She was jealous.Lia is performing with Henry and Lia's eyes are not dull anymore.They are shining brightly just like when they first saw Lia when she was a child.
"Don't think too much.The theme of their music is darkness.They must be a demon performing with a hideous face.", Eloise comforted them.The four girls looked at Eloise in shock.Eloise voice was filled with hatred.
The girls can understand Eloise that she must have hated Lia because Sarah Williamson was imprisoned because of Lia.Although they dislike Eloise, she wasn't that annoying with a b*that attitude throughout their practice compared to the rumors back when it was the first semester.She was still a girlfriend of Eiser that time.Eloise probably learned her lesson after Lia made turn things around for her.
The girls also comforted themselves with what Eloise said.
Finally, it's the time for their performance.A lot of people came to the auditorium to watch the competition.Everyone was waiting for this night to come especially the students and people who became Lia's fans.The school also invited a famous actor and actress to be the host.
"Ladies and gentlemen!I know you are all excited for this night to come!Are you excited too partner?", the actor holding a microphone asked the actress with a smile.
"Yes, partner!I am super super excited just like the people here are also excited!!Look at the auditorium being packed with people!!", the actress replied.
"Yes, partner!!I see everyone couldn't wait!Tonight, two K-pop groups are going to compete!Lightness versus Darkness, who is going to win!", the actor said.
"The first team who will be performing are the team Lightness!!I heard they hired a very famous song writer Mikayla who wrote songs for the well known K-pop group Yuniq14!The song is all about love warmth and hope that's within the category of Lightness!", the actress said.
Eloise and her teammates began to go on stage with a smile and went to their position with poses.The people began to scream at the sight of them.They are wearing white colored princess like dresses above the knee.They are adorably cute and youthful.
"Feel in love with our five beautiful girls and let's give our cheers and applause to Team Lightness with their song entitled Why oh U!",
(Author/YunaKaiz:Guys!The song is self created by me huhu♡(ӦｖӦ｡))
The song began to play and the girls began to dance cutely.
[Verse 1]
My heart keeps pounding like, ohh~
Just like the fluffy clouds, I like you
Just like a cream it feels so sweet
The warmth I'm feeling, don't want to stop it
The voice of a girl singing the first verse while dancing was not stable.It's probably because of dancing.The people cheering noticed this and also the judges.The people continued to cheer to comfort the girls.They are cheering for them but some people stopped cheering.
[Pre-Chorus]
Like oh,
You came in knocking, come and take my hand
시선을 뗄 수 없다
Like oh,
Really hoping that my fantasies come true
You made me thinking, ohh
As the music song goes.Thinking about Lia's audition everyone couldn't help but to compare.Lia that time was also dancing while singing multiple high notes present in the song.
[Chorus]
You're all I can think of
Why oh U
I'm mesmerized by you
Why oh U
Oooh-Oohhh
Like an angel, you're my warm light
Oooh-Oohhh
Like an angel, you're my warm light
Their voices became unclear as they sing and danced the chorus.The people could understand because it was difficult to sing and danced at the same time but the judges was dissatisfied.
[Bridge]
There's something about you, pulling me in
Like feathers in my soft pillow,
desirable comfort I'm feeling
Happiness, you're my ice cream to darkness
My light like sanctuary, indeed my shining light
생각하게 만들었어요
[Pre-Chorus]
Like oh,
You came in knocking, come and take my hand
시선을 뗄 수 없다
Like oh,
Really hoping that my fantasies come true
You made me thinking, ohh
[Chorus]
You're all I can think of
Why oh U
I'm mesmerized by you
Why oh U
Oooh-Oohhh
Like an angel, you're my warm light
Oooh-Oohhh
Like an angel, you're my warm light
You're all I can think of
Why oh U
I'm mesmerized by you
Why oh U
The movement of the girls became slightly messy as they danced with their unstable voice.They seemed tired.The people still continued to cheer.
Oooh-Oohhh
Like an angel, you're my warm light
Oooh-Oohhh
Like an angel, you're my warm light
[Outro]
Making my fantasies come true
Now I'm facing you
I want you to know
The people below began to scream when the song ended and cheered for the girls.The girls are extremely tired.
Two of the judges of the five judges didn't clap.
Lia got out of the make up room with Henry.Lia was wearing a black dress with her hair curled.She is so beautiful.She and Henry looked at each other.Lia's eyes are now dull and Henry who's been with Lia for two weeks already now knows her personality.He knows she's probably nervous.
Henry held Lia's cold hands.
"Don't be nervous."
"I know.", Lia said and sighed.
Henry sighed and patted her head."Let's do this together.We worked hard.Let's not disappoint everyone.", he said.
Lia took a heavy breath and looked at Henry with determination and nodded.She should think of those people who care for her and make them proud.
When the group 1 saw Lia and Henry.They are stunned.They don't look like demons at all.They didn't see Lia and Henry coming out of their own make up room.Lia's face and outfit are so stunning like a beautiful evil goddess while Henry is like a handsome prince.It was totally complete different from what Eloise said.This made them wonder what kind of song Lia and Henry is performing.
Lia and Henry was called by the stage manager.To prepare themselves.Lia and Henry smiled before going in two separate ways.
The group 1 leader looked at her teammates.
"Let's go down and see their performance.", she said and turned around.The girls followed.