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Cecilion x reader
Highschool au!
Music is the way we confess to each other.
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The classroom were left empty, the students settle themselves to the music room. I rummaged through my desk, searching for my music notes. I was planning to revise the lyrics of the song I was going to perform, but I changed my mind since my attempt left to no avail. Everyone else has headed outside, leaving the class empty with me. I grabbed my guitar case and put it around my shoulder, before exitting the classroom.
I rushed outside to catch up my classmates from a distance. I could see some of them entering the music room already. "Hurry Y/n!" Guinevere exclaimed as she waited among our other classmates. I scurried onto her side, eventually heading into the music room together. The teacher waited ourselves to prepare before she calls out any names to start their performance, as she told us last week that today is the day we are show our skills either solo or in groups.
In fact, I chose to perform all alone with my acoustic guitar. I watched everyone else flipping their papers, setting up the keyboards and drums infront of the room, and adjusting the mic as well. I sat silently unzipping the guitar case, and waited as the teacher starts calling out the first name.
I swear my heart is thumping so loudly inside my chest. I fear that the person sitting nearby might hear it, although I could see that everyone else is nervous too. I couldn't concentrate on the first show and so on, except for the fact that everyone is in groups bothers me to the core. Guinevere has Lesley as their electric guitarist, and Kimmy as their keyboard player.
I shot Guinevere a smile before she head infront of everyone to perform along with her teammates. I didn't remember how many names has the teacher called out, time seemed to rush quickly across my mind that I lost count on what has passed by. Consequently, I gained my awareness to the surrounding, enjoying the lively melody.
I found myself stealing glances from the student sitting along with his friends. I was immersed by his presence, despite the fact that I see him everytime. Cecilion is known for his immaculate vocals. Additionally, he has Gusion and Xavier in his team, they are professionals in numerous musical instruments. This is not a competition after all, but the students here loves to judge others (or it is just in my head, who knows).
Nevertheless, the rush of excitement and unsettling heart beat inside my chest started when the recent performance was applauded by everyone. The teacher flipped the paper on her hands, looking for the next name to call out.
"You did well!" I cheered as Guinevere and Lesley approached. They both shared each other glances with delight. I watched Kimmy taking a seat next to me, a faint smile appeared on her face for merely a second. Lesley and Guinevere took the empty seats behind us, having a small talk as we waited. I close my eyes, wishing that my turn will be later than everyone else.
"Hey," the familiar soothing voice greeted me from my thoughts. My blood ran cold for a second, my eyes opened immediately to see Cecilion standing infront of me. I had to lift my chin up to meet his eyes. At the same time, I could hear Lesley and Guinevere whispering behind us. Kimmy left her seat and shifted herself next to Lesley.
"You're not in a team?" He asked, which led me confused on his intentions. Before I could even respond to his question, the teacher pointed me out to head infront of the class. I stood up as I lift my guitar from the case. I realized how close we are from one another, his hand unintentionally brushed against mine. "Good luck," Cecilion whispered, before I walked away flustered.
Surpressed giggles are heard from around, which has led me thinking about a rumor that must have been spreaded among the people. I should place aside the intrusive thoughts, otherwise I might stutter my lyrics and ruin the song. I can't mess this performance up, especially infront of the person whom I intended to sing the song for. I have planned this for days, it has to go well.
The whole room has their eyes on me, I feel the urge to melt away from the stares they throw at me. My fingers are shaking as I place the guitar strap around my shoulders. I lean closer onto the mic after I cleared my throat, adjusting my fingers in the right position for the correct chords. My eyes wander around the room, then stopped at Cecilion who has seated himself back to his initial spot among his friends.
I strum the first notes of the intro, closing my eyes as I reassured myself.
We could leave the Christmas lights up 'til January
And this is our place, we make the rules
The sight of the three swaying their heads against the melody on their seat made me smile in response.
And there's a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you dear
Have I known you 20 seconds or 20 years?
I glanced at the strings I was strumming, then looked at the audience again.
Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close forever and ever?
And ah, take me out, and take me home
You're my, my, my, my
Lover
I flashed a smile at the lyrics, and I knew that I had made the best decision this week so far.
We could let our friends crash in the living room
This is our place, we make the call
And I'm highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you.
I scrunch my face with a smile, truthfully cringing at the lyrics. But it was true after all, I can't deny the fact that jealousy has followed me everytime I see him with someone else.
I've loved you three summers now, honey, but I want 'em all
Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close forever and ever?
And ah, take me out, and take me home
You're my, my, my, my
Lover
I took a deep breath before hopping into the bridge, my favourite part of the song. I smiled as our eyes connected one another, as if sharing signals, Cecilion showed a smile in return.
Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?
With every guitar string scar on my hand
I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover
My heart's been borrowed and yours has been blue
All's well that ends well to end up with you
Swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover
And you'll save all your dirtiest jokes for me
And at every table, I'll save you a seat, lover
I broke the eye contact, in disbelief that I sang the whole bridge looking at the person I wanted to sing for, without stuttering or mispelled a single word. Yet, I was worried that he knows my intention, the purpose of me singing this song. Isn't it an advantage instead?
Can I go where you go?
Can we always be this close forever and ever?
And ah, take me out, and take me home
You're my, my, my, my
Oh, you're my, my, my, my
Darling, you're my, my, my, my
Lover
The audience applauded and cheered loudly. I bowed my head lightly towards the crowd. My eyes searched for cecilion as he was the first person that came into my mind. He was looking at me the whole time, his face tells it all, he understood the message. I placed my guitar back into its case before heading towards an empty seat next to the three friends with my head low, flustered when he threw me a smile.
The teacher then announced the last performance by Cecilion, Xavier, and Gusion. I could see the unbothered look by Xavier and the excited Gusion. Cecilion adjusted the microphone stand to his height, as Xavier seated himself behind the keyboard and Gusion brought his guitar with him.
As the music started, the students around became more enthusiastic than in any other performances. I couldn't pay attention onto what he was singing, I was deeply admiring his features as I noticed him momentarily glancing towards me. I swear I didn't mean to let this all happen, it was supposed to be an indirect confession or whatever it is called, he was not supposed to know!
She said, "Boy, tell me honestly
Was it real or just for show?", yeah
I said, "Hey you are now my love,
Baby, I loved you for so long"
How long has this been going on?
I gasped when he sang the last chorus. His eyes were directly looking into mine, that sweet smile curved on his lips has confirmed my thoughts. "Did you hear that? He changed the lyrics!" Kimmy whispered, still in disbelief. Gusion raised an eyebrow at him, still strumming his guitar until the song ends. Xavier found himself chuckling at his friend's confession infront of the audience.
Everyone inside the room started cheering before the song came to an end. I felt many eyes were staring at me, I moved closer to Lesley who was sitting next to me. She gave a few pats on my shoulder, "You're so lucky." She shook her head lightly.
The bell rang outside, indicating that the lesson has ended. I sighed in relief, to calm myself down from the heart muscle exercises as well. When the teacher gave us permit to leave the room, everyone started heading outside with their belongings and conversations regarding the recent music performances.
As I carried the guitar bag around my shoulders, Cecilion dashed onto my side within a blink of an eye. I nearly jumped when I saw his appearance, he saw the shocked look on my face and laughed. "So, am I your lover?" He questioned, obviously convinced at my response. The cheeky smile on his face indicates it as well. "Darling, you're my, my, my, my.." He sang, waited for me to continue the lyrics. "Lover," I looked away, embarassed.
"Aw you're flustered," he cooed with a tease. We both laughed at each other on our way back to the classroom. I had no idea how did everything happened beyond my expectations.
"I should have told you earlier," he murmured, almost inaudible.