Brought together by Music : Fireafy (REWRITTEN)

The Second Competition

I've been putting drama off for a while but hey we need it so this story can actually progress.

Leafy's POV
After breakfast, we practiced for a while, tuned up our instruments, and worked on the final things we struggled on.
Note beamed at us, and rose up.
"Alright everyone! That's gonna wrap our practice for now! Go ahead and go watch the other shows, and be back at 6pm on the dot so we can get ready to preform!"
We all scattered to our own ways, and Firey and I walked together to the area where schools were performing.
"You're awfully quiet Firey." I said, giggling.
He gave no response.
"Firey?" I looked up at him, and his face was pale.
"Are you ok? What's wrong?"
He pointed to someone in the distance, and I squinted my eyes to see..Puffball wandering around.
"What is she doing here?" I said, irritation in my voice.
"I don't even know Leafy. But I don't like it. Come on. Let's get out of here."
He grabbed my hand, and pulled me away, leading me to another part of the school, where we were alone.
"She shouldn't find us here..let's just wait it out and we'll go back in a second." Firey sat down on a bench, and sighed.
I walked over, and sat with him.
"You really don't want to see her anymore huh?"
"I really don't. I'm done with her completely. Besides..."
"...besides?"
"I'm interested in someone else now."
"Oh..you are?"
He nodded, twiddling his fingers.
"Shes..really nice.."
"Do I know her?" I tilted my head in curiosity.
He went quiet for a moment.
"No. You don't know her."
I took a deep breath, and smiled.
"W-well I hope she feels the same way. I wish you luck."
I heard him chuckle, as he continued to stare at the ground.
"I really doubt she does."
I felt myself tearing up a bit, and I felt a tear drop onto my hands.
I quickly wiped it away, and jumped up.
"Do you think she's gone now?" I asked, my face turned away from Firey's.
"She might be. Let's go see."
And with that, we walked back to the main preforming area.
She was no where in sight.
"Oh good. Let's go sit then." I suggested, and walked over to the bleachers.
"Alright leafy. I'll catch up with you. I need to do something." Firey walked the opposite way, and I heard him sigh.

I felt myself tearing up again, but I kept myself from breaking.
He loved someone else, and there was nothing I could do.
"Leafy! Over here!" I heard Pin shout, and I smiled.
Running up to her and Coiny, I felt content for a moment.

Firey's POV
I hoped leafy didn't take it the wrong way, and would think I didn't like her.
...maybe I should have phrased it better.
Or I should've just told her I loved her.
I feel stupid.
I was walking around, looking for Puffball.
I know, it doesn't make sense for me to have hid from her, and now look for her.
But I wanted to make something clear with her.
I wanted to make sure she'd never speak to me or lay a hand on leafy ever again.
I spotted her in the distance, leaning against a wall, watching people walking by.
I took a deep breath, released all the tension, and walked up to her.
"Hey. You." I said, facing her.
"Oh. You're actually here."
"Of course I'm here. I've got a performance tonight. Why are you here?"
She went silent.
"I wanted to see you again."
"Puffball, you know I'm not interested in you."
"I know you're not. I got the hint. And I'm seeing someone else already."
"Then why did you want to see me?"
"I just wanted to know if you're doing ok."
"I'm doing great actually. Are you doing ok?"
She rubbed her arm, and chuckled.
"I'm doing ok."
She went quiet again, and sighed.
"How's your relationship with Leafy going?"
"We..we're not together."
"You aren't? It seems like it though."
"We really aren't, and we haven't been."
"Well..I hope you guys do work out."
I smiled.
"I hope your relationship works out too."
I noticed her hands relaxed, and she was smiling.
"Thanks. I'll be seeing you."
She walked away, and I stood, dumbfounded.
Did she just..wish me luck with Leafy?
And why did she sound so content? She didn't even want to argue with me.

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As we got ready to preform, I noticed Leafy was more off to the side with Pin and Coiny, and wouldn't face me. She seemed embarrassed..no.
She wasn't embarrassed. It was something else.
She looked upset with me.
I slipped my shoes on, and walked up to her.
"Hey Leafy! Ready to preform?"
She didn't respond.
"Leafy? You ok?"
"She doesn't want to talk about it Firey." Pin responded, grabbing her instrument out.
I looked at Coiny, and he shrugged.
"I don't know anything." He said.
Leafy grabbed her things, and walked away, head down.
Pin rushed after, seeming ready to console her.
"I don't understand Coiny! What did I do?"
"You know Firey, for the first time, I really don't know. Leafy refused to tell me, but it's really bothering her. Whatever it is."
"Should I try and talk to her?"
He thought for a second.
"I would give her space for a bit, and then when she's ready, she'll tell you. And me too."
"Ok everyone! Let's all line up, and make our way to the field!" Note shouted.
"Well. That wraps up our conversation. Hey. Good luck out there." Coiny smiled, nudging me.
"Good luck to you too!" I laughed.
We all lined up, and walked over.
As we preformed, I looked up at the audience.
I tried to see if there was anyone I knew, and I didn't see anyone until..
I seen a figure with long Pink hair walk in and sit.
As I got closer to the audience, i made eye contact with Puffball.
She smiled at me, and gave me a thumbs up.
I smiled back, and my heart felt warm.
Not because I liked her.
But because this was the first time she's supported me.

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Haha It's 3am.
I've actually been considering renaming this story??? Maybe? I don't know yet.
Hope y'all are doing well, I ended up barely passing English with a D+, not like I was going to college anyways.
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