Bunny - Battle of the bands

Chapter 30

*One and a half years ago*

Tammy returns to her large penthouse in the city.

"Ken! I'm home, are you here?"

Kenny is sitting on a couch, tuning his guitar. "Hey Tamz. I'm in here."

Tammy finds Kenny and sits next to him. "How's that going?"

"Good. This guitar is really nice. Are you sure your dad won't get mad?"

"I'm sure. He likes you a lot so even if you break it he wouldn't be upset."

Kenny puts down the guitar. "I've been meaning to thank you. This whole thing, the opportunities you've given me... I'm seriously grateful."

"I love you, Ken. I'd do anything for you. Also, sorry for being home late. You didn't wait long, did you?"

"Nah. What were you up to?"

"You'll find out later. For now, keep those baby blues on me."

Tammy pulls Kenny forward until he's on top of her.

Kenny smiles and kisses her. "I love you so much..."

"Show me."

"Gladly."

-

Kenny and Tammy had moved to the bed. They spent the night making love.

Tammy gets up to shower once they're finished.

Kenny scrolls through his phone. He receives a message from an unknown number.

"A video? The time stamp says it's from earlier today. What is this?"

Kenny opens the video. He sees Tammy and another kid from school making out in an alleyway. They're getting very handsy.

"The fuck?"

Tammy turns and smiles at the camera man. "You want one too?"

The video ends there.

Kenny drops his phone. His whole body goes freezing cold as his heart plummeted from his chest.

Tammy finishes her shower and steps out into the bedroom.

"... Tammy?"

"Yes?"

"Where were you earlier?"

"I take it you got the video?"

"You knew I would get it?"

"I was the one who arranged for it to be sent."

"Tammy... what's going on?"

Tammy smiles. "I slept with both of them. Right before coming home to you."

Kenny stumbles to the side, catching himself on a desk. He puts his hand over his mouth.

"Ta.. Wh..."

Tears start to flow from his eyes. He falls to his knees.

Tammy exhales and smiles. "Hah... I've told you before that you have the greatest expressions. But by far, the face you make when you're in complete and utter darkness and despair... that one is the most beautiful."

She bends down and removes Kenny's hand from his mouth. "Let me see it."

"Why... why would you..."

"You need to unlock your emotions if you want to be a good artist. I'm the only one who can give you every emotion possible. You need me, Ken. You're going to be a star with my guidance. But first you need to submit yourself fully to me."

Kenny's expression morphs. His emotions shut off, he feels nothing.

"I'm going home."

"You shouldn't. You need to Stay."

"No. I'm done. I'm leaving."

"If you walk out you won't have a future in music, Ken."

"Don't want one. Bye."

-

*Present day*

Kenny looks at the guitar in his lap. His old guitar, the one he got from his first class. He slides his finger over the curves and edges.

"He's distancing. I hate distancing."

He returns his guitar to his case and sits in his bed.

"Love is a fucking lie."