Coraline (Ethan x reader)

Band practice... or not?

- So here we are.
- Yeah. Doesn't it feel weird, Ethan?
- What?
- Being on stage with your lover? I'm sure the whole of Ahoy knows it already.
- Nah, it's not weird. It's more like... Fun.
Ethan said as he put on his trousers.
The band was really like family to me, and since I hadn't seen my parents in months, I needed that kind of bond.
- Oh, you look so good, amore!
- You too. My emergency suit is not that good, so...
- Hey, it was Vic's second option, but I'm sure you'll like yours better.
- Yeah I wonder how the others look.
We were interrupted from our small talk because of a hard knock on the wooden door of the dressing room.
- You can stop dressing up already!
- Why?
- We're gonna skip band practice.
- Oh. I was excited.
- Oh yeah, erm... It's because we have to tell you something.
- Ok. I'll be there in a minute. Is that fine to you, Ethan?
- Yeah well, I know my rhythm and that's the most important.
I put my leggings and oversized sweater back on, so I could leave the room.
- So what is it, Dami?
- We stumbled across this news article. It's quite shocking so I don't know if you want to read it or want me to give a summary.
- Just give the summary already. I'm not in a reading mood.
- I think it's better if you sit down.
I sit on the chair, thinking of what it could be.
Well this can not be good, I just know that.
- That meeting your parents went to last week, it... It was bombed.
I punch my fist on the table and start to cry in disbelief.
- No. It can't be, I.. No. They're not. My dads, I... I'm. No. Just no.
Vic walked to us and saw me crying. She gave me a hug and sat next to me.
- We'll give you as much support as we can. I know that the loss of a parent is a very big thing.
- Did you- I didn't know.
- I don't have a mom anymore.
- Me neither. Sometimes I miss her, but this loss is much greater to me.
Damiano comes in our direction and gets his phone from his pocket.
- Coraline, know that you're meaningful to us. We wrote a song about you, that tells enough. Do you want Ethan to snuggle with and cry on?
I try to speak, but don't succeed.
- Maybe this'll help.
He starts up his phone, opens his gallery and opens a video. At first I don't realize what's happening, but then I recognize the person in front of the screen. It was my dad Fabrizio. He started talking.
Hello amore, dolcezza, whatever I can call you. I just wanted you to know that the skyscraper that we're in was bombed and that the floors under us are burning. There's no way out. Whenever you see this, whatever happens, know that I love you and I'll always be in your heart forever. Remember the good times, the memories, and the rhythm of your drum sheets.
- That's a dad thing. He always ends with a joke.
- Has it done good seeing him once again? I'll send it to you, so it'll be in your heart forever.
- Thank you.
Ethan came walking our way.
- What's wrong, cucciolo? Oh you've told her. C'mon darling, give me a hug. You can make it last as long as you want to.