Red's Desire - Sweet Glances Ver.

Chapter 4

Placing his guitar on the table, a sigh escaped from Fred's lips as he reminded himself of what happened two hours ago... "There's no way she would come..." His eyes averted and traveled across the room, the room has a brown aesthetic to it, with a few guitars on the wall, a few instruments for the other members, and a microphone stand, a few speakers, a whiteboard on the wall.. and a few shelves. "Are you still bothered by the performance?" Alexander chuckled as he looked over Fred. Shaking his head, "No, I just feel like my request isn't going to be granted." Closing the leather book and placing it on the flat surface of the brown table, Alexander sighs as he relaxed his legs and arms, "Chill ka lang (just chill), what if she actually comes?" "What if lang yan. (It's just a "what if ")" As silence slowly filled the room, Miguelcomes with a big smile as he grips on a familiar girl's hand. "Wassup F*ckers!!" "Brother..." Alleya sighed.

Suddenly, hearing her voice gave him goosebumps.. his face suddenly feeling hot and his hands becoming sweaty... "Sh*t, what the f*ck is happening?" He covered his mouth as he tried to maintain himself. Ralphuel approaches him with a wide smile as he placed a box on the table. A box of mochi and donuts, and a big bottle of soft drink and few plastic cups. "My sister wanted to treat us, so I bought this instead!" Fred nodded, "I see..."  Slowly averting his eyes to Miguel sister... she wore the same kind and color of mask. "Wait, did you just say..." "Yep, she's my sister Alleya! come here for a sec!!" Miguel called for her as his smile never goes away. She hurries to her brother as she smiled slightly at Fred. "Alleya, this Fred. That over there is Alexander, that's Robert." She nods, understanding and taking note of their names. 

 Fred couldn't help but feel a rush of emotions. His heart starts pounding, and he can't stop the smile from spreading across his face. He feel a mix of excitement and nervousness, like butterflies fluttering in his stomach. It's like time slows down, and all he can focus on is her presence... Miguel notices this and his right eye twitched, but he knew that he had to be a good brother to her. "I'll leave you guys to get along, yeh?" He grinned before shooting Fred a cold glare and soon leaves the spot. "Well... I'm glad you came here, I was worried that I might have shown you a strange kind of energy." He says as he scratched the back of his neck... A slight smile can be seen in his eyes, but she wasn't sure since he was also wearing a mask. 

His cheeks flushed red as she smiles, his features turning stiff along with a sudden nervousness washing over him. "I came here for my brother, actually. But I'm happy that I made you feel glad." Her voice was soft and sweet, her glossy hair made into a bun and her hoodie... they wore the same clothing and style, as if they're matching like a couple.

Noticing this, his cheek couldn't get any redder, as if he's placed inside an oven, his hands sweats and he could feel his heart jumping out of his chest. She notices his sudden nervousness and asked, "What was the reason for you to call me here?" He flinched at her words, then swallows before speaking, he hesitated at first, but he forces himself, "I... wanted to thank you.. for writing the lyrics, I-no.. We really appreciate it. And... also-!" He was cut off by Alleya. "I actually wanted to ask you something." She says with a grin. "Alright-ah-! wait, please take a seat first!" He pulls a chair and gestures her to sit, she thanks him before taking a seat. "Alright, please continue." She gulps... "I wanted to ask you if... Look, I know we weren't very close back to our old high school stuff.. But.. uhmm... Do you know that there's an upcoming prom next month?" He nodded at her statement, "Yes, I did." He says... then he paused, "Wait- don't tell me..." "I was wondering if you'd like to be my partner..." She hesitated, her words made him freeze in his place... 

"Uh, Fred? Are you alright?" She felt as if she was guilty... "Yes, it's just that... it was very sudden..." He had never gave a thought about the prom, knowing they had to perform in that event as well, but how could he refuse such a once-in-a-life-time request? 

As a soft sigh made its way out of his lips, he muttered, "I would love to be your partner, however, I will have to remind you that we have to perform in that event as well, so I might not be able to accompany you as you enter." He raised a finger. She nods in determination, "I understand that."

After a few moments, they began to share stories and making new topics as the time passes by, drinking two or three cups of soft drink and eating a few donuts and mochis. The atmosphere around them fills with friendliness as they slowly become closer...

"I'm glad you still remember, I thought you'd forget about me so easily..." He mumbled. "How could I? I had a-..." she stopped at her sentence... "I had a friend who liked you very much..." her mouth curls up into a gentle and caring smile. He nods in response. 

"I'm pleased to know that you guys are getting along!" 

"I'm glad also." Fred gave her a sweet smile. Her cheeks turns red for a little while, until a certain sound came in their ears. "Alright! It's time for practice! And Alleya, I'm afraid you need to go to your club for today also." Alexander says. Alleya nodded, "Ah-yeah, I actually have somethings to write.. I'll see you later, brother. And.. good luck everyone!" she smiled softly as she then opens the door and leaves..