Rockstar Serenade: The Chorus

Ch 28.2: Jane Quinn, An Illusion Or A Delusion?

“Here’s question number one by Avalone-one-six-one from Twitter: Do you guys consider yourselves handsome?”

“Well, uhm, yes I do?” Xave says hesitatingly. “Though I really find it awkward answering that question right now. I mean, Trevor's right beside me! He's got a lot of girls fantasizing over him! He's makes the girls crazy when he does the backing vocals.”

True, Xave. I couldn't agree more. A group of girls behind me squeals, though I don’t know if that is for Xave or Trevor. The microphone is then handed to Trevor and he takes it with a shaking hand. If he's brave enough to stand in front of these people, then he better show me what he's learned.

“I prefer the word ‘stunning’.” His tone was meek, very contradicting to what he just said and the expression he holds. His face returns to his serious mode.

The crowd falls into a cacophony of laughter and drowns me along with it. Why wouldn’t I? That was actually classic!

The interviewer grins and exposes a perfect set of white teeth. “Wow, Mr. Radburn, I can’t argue with that.”

Shut up, ugly woman.

“This is a question from Misty-underscore-Radburn-zero-four, again from Twitter: What are your thoughts about yourselves?”

“Thoughts on Xavier Henson, you mean?” Xavier clarifies and the lady nods. “Well, I just love myself, that’s all I could say.”

“You’re being narcissistic.”

“Can’t help it, I’m gorgeous.”

“How about you, Trevor?”

“Never heard of that guy.”

Now, this side of him isn’t what you usually see. Xave and other members of his band once told me that he’s an arrogant guy with an ego. I’ve seen that side of him a thousand times, only in a fiery, I’ll-rip-your-head-off way. I was expecting him to talk highly about himself. This is all so surprisingly new.

“You need to meet him! He’s an amazing guitarist!”

Trevor gives the lady interviewer a feeble smile. From the opposite side to where I’m standing, deafening squeals and shrieks from fangirls fill the area. Trevor gives them a wave. Well, this sucks. Being unnoticed sucks.

“Okay, next we have a question from Sempiternal-Luke-Zero-Nine and he asks: What do you think about Irony Affairs?”

“The greatest out there,” Xave answers confidently.

However, that confidence wasn’t contagious. “I never dared listen to that band,” Trevor says, still wearing the same look since I first saw him here. “The rumors said they suck. Especially their lead guitarist.”

Oh, the irony. I’m chuckling under my breath, quite amused that he’s doing great with this. He’s actually applying what I have taught him.

No, wait. I forgot to be angry at him!

“Khai Makali from Youtube asks: What do you think about Kailey Poxlier?”

Oh no.

Xave starts to talk, not wasting precious seconds. “She’s awesome! Kailey, along with Flame Alyconia, are the best group of people we get to tour with.”

Trevor immediately grabs the microphone from Xave. I feel myself shrink, nervous on what he’s about to say. For this moment, I want to stay hidden.

“Kailey’s the best there is. There’s nothing you’d not love about her.”

Wow, now that’s something.