Sad Song (Garmau AU) • Undergoing Editing

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><Aphmau><

"Alex, Garroth. Garroth, Alex," I introduced the two to each other, and watched as they shook hands and gave a more formal introduction. Deciding to give them time on their own, I went into the kitchen and fixed a few drinks for the three of us.

By the time I returned, the two were already engaged in conversation. I sat down awkwardly and pulled out my phone, letting them have their own time.

Sure, I hadn't seen Garroth in weeks due to the fact Alex and I were prepping for this tour we were about to take up. Nicole and Sasha had planned for us to travel to each region to preform in almost every city in existence.

Of course, it being me, I was too caught up in a fanfiction to notice Alex was trying to get my attention, "Earth to Aphmau? Hello~?"

I looked up quickly, "Sorry! What were you saying?"

"Well, I was wondering if maybe Garroth wanted to come along, maybe perform a few shows. He could see the work put into these tours and whatnot, as well. So~?"

I smiled gently, "Why not? If you want to go," I looked at Garroth, "I'm sure Sasha and Nicole wouldn't complain."

"Sounds like a plan," Garroth said, "When is it anyways?"

I shrugged, "We haven't worked out the dates yet. We're thinking we'll start in about four months, in July, and work our way through the winter. Hopefully we'll have the official dates announced in a month."

"Mhm," Alex said, reaching for her bag, "Well I must be going. I have a song to record at the studio at six, and I'm always on time."

"Okay. Are we still up for tomorrow and writing the new songs?"

"Yeah. It was nice meeting you, Garroth. See you, Aph," she said, then left out the front door.

"She was sweet," Garroth said once I sat back down.

I nodded curtly, "She is. So, what's happened with you these past few weeks?"

"My family came to town. Honestly, I wish they didn't. My life has been too busy, especially now that they are here."

"I'd love to meet them."

"R-really? Are you sure?"

"Why is it such a shock? I'm positive, Garroth."

"Okay," he leaned back casually, "My brothers are terrible with girls, by the way."

I shrugged, "I know few guys who aren't. You're one of them."

"Pfft," he waved his hand at me, "Now that's not true."

"What do you mean?! You aren't terrible with me! Or Alex for that matter!"

"That's different," he stated firmly.

"Say what you want," I replied, looking back down at my phone.

There was long period of silence where Nicole was busy texting me. With the tour coming up, I scarcely got time where my phone wasn't buzzing with the alert of a message, call, or reminder. The technological sounds were imprinted into my mind, unable to escape. It was almost traumatizing; I needed a break.

I groaned aloud as Nicole stated she had added ten more shows to the tour dates. Frustration was overcoming my mood, and I asked Garroth to leave from impatience. Immediately, guilt overtook me. However, it was terrorizing me. How has Alex not cracked under the pressure while I am already broken?

Finally, the conversation ended and I was able to place my phone and the coffee table and take a breather. Next second, my phone buzzed once more.

"Oh, come on!" I exclaimed exasperatedly. It was just a simple text from Laurence asking how to tour was coming along.

Aphmau: Fine.

I said no more, leaving it at the one word. I sat there for a full minute, staring at my phone and daring it to buzz again. It never did.

Happily turning on the television and quickly running up to my room to throw on a pair of black sweats and a purple tank, I enjoyed the moment of rest.

The Voice tuned from the speakers of the TV, and washed over me like a salty wave from the beach. Some people claimed nature calmed them, or incense, animals, food. My calming source was music.

So I dedicated my time to a new song, basing it off the people in the world who ruined the lives of young hearts.

Said no one ever.

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Yep, currently writing in school. While I'm supposed to be doing work on computers, I'm sitting in the corner writing on Wattpad.

I don't where this chapter came from but:

FORESHADOWING

Mwah!

~Tara