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X X X X XA light, airy voice echoed throughout the room, the originator having a slight smile playing on his lips. His auburn eyes glittered under the morose lighting that graced the stage; taunting. That smile slowly turned into a smirk, light brown locks covering his playful gaze, yet it was all faked. The bells placed in his hair jingled at the slight movement. It added to the soft verses that were sung into the microphone. The room around him was at peace, yet the thoughts in his mind raged and pounded against his skull.
X X X X XI don’t feel right. The song had picked up a new pace. An intensity that was newly found surged through the audience, their hearts beating rapidly. The singer tilted his head to the right, and then abruptly to the left to create a sudden musical sound. He had used this small accessory as an instrument, and was masterful at wielding it.
X X X X X“Je t’aime, mon beau papillon. Adieu.”, he softly voiced into the microphone. Commendations rang out towards the signer, yet he did not hear them. The composer’s pale, flawless cheeks had a sheen of sweat and were now a rosy pink. His breath was coming uneasily, but the audience could easily mistake that as being worn out from his performance.
X X X X X“…-colae? Nicolae?”
X X X X XNicolae’s hazing auburn gaze turned to the speaker. “Rae.”, he acknowledged hoarsely.
X X X X X“Are you alright?”, Rae asked, his black eyebrows furrowing in concern and uncertainty. His azure irises locked onto the singer’s wandering eyes.
X X X X X“No.”, he responded faintly before falling forward into his friend’s expectant arms. The raven-haired teen shifted Nicolae for a more comfortable position for he and himself.
X X X X X“Francis! I need a little help here.”, Rae called while the spectators were forcefully filed out by the guards. The doors were left often a smidge so that a slight breeze was allowed through.
X X X X XOne of the security stepped onto the stage with a look of skepticism. “What happened?”, he asked awkwardly. It seemed almost like he was ill at ease.
X X X X X“No time for questions, Franco. Just go get my car. Here’s my keys.” Rae tossed his set at Francis without much thought. As soon as the guard turned, the raven bridled Nicolae in his grasp before walking down the set of stairs. He noted that his friend wasn’t as heavy as originally assumed.
X X X X XA sigh passed through his lips as he noticed a straggler from the audience. Rae had witnessed this woman before because of her hopeful, sparkling blue eyes and specific other traits. Her face was considerably tan, contrasting greatly between the two males before her, and her teeth were almost as white as her hair. It is said that white hair signifies old age, but this one seemed in her late 20s.
X X X X X“Hello!”, she greeted excitedly. Rae cringed. Now is not the time for this, he thought in annoyance.
X X X X X“Can I talk to Nic?”, the woman requested, obviously ignoring that fact that said boy was incapacitated. The raven twitched at her now confident grin.
X X X X X“Nicolae is unable to speak with you at this moment,” Rae said dryly, “…so please leave a message after the beep. Bee- Sorry. This answering machine was unable to bear the inconvenience of your call.”
X X X X XHe moved past the outraged ‘caller’ with a frown set firmly on his lips.
X X X X X“Franco! Do you have my car ready?”, Rae asked as he exited the building.
X X X X XFrancis grimaced at the annoying nickname. He groaned inwardly before replying. “Yup. Here it is. Now, about the fee-”
X X X X XA vicious snarl sent the guard into silence. How am I to reply to an animal’s threat? Bite him…?, Francis pondered as the raven gently set the dormant singer on the backseat in the car.
X X X X X“The fee will be paid in due time. FedEx is very capable. They take care of my shipping needs. Wait about five days and your payment will arrive.”, Rae remarked as he slid into the driver‘s seat.
X X X X X“Rest assured. Your payment will arrive.”, he murmured before speeding down the street and around the corner.