Flowing Rhythm

16

R-18

I sometimes regret my decisions in life. Seeing my colleagues happily achieving their dreams makes me so jealous. That could've been me too... I could've had a degree too... But it's a different kind of success compared to what I have now.

I guess...

"We're starting our tour tomorrow... I still can't believe that it's all happening now," Lennon said excitedly, and somehow his energy infected me too.

"Our next target is a world tour!" I said in sync with him and let out a sigh—it's really heavy to carry it all. There are so many responsibilities to take care of.

The plan I once had of going back to school next semester didn't push through because we got busier with our performances. Lennon and his friends even transferred to a school that offers online classes. But I decided to actually stop. I wanted to focus more on this career.

I've already left everything important to me behind, so I have to take care of what I have now.

I'm earning money with real figures, and that doesn't disappoint me. It's an exchange for my hard work. And I believe I truly deserve it—I witnessed it all...

"I really didn't make a mistake introducing you to Lennon! Look at you now! You've gone so far!" Lexi shouted beside me with drunken laughter. We were at Sunrise Chaser celebrating—it felt like a farewell party before we began our tour around Miracla.

Maybe this is the last time I'll see my friends, too. I won't deny—I'll miss them.

"How many shots have you had?" I heard Jax whisper to her, but Lexi just brushed him off.

"Only three... bottles," she said with a laugh to her boyfriend.

"Alright, that's enough for tonight." Jax took off his jacket and gave it to Lexi, who was only wearing a tube top and jeans.

"Why? You drink more than that," Lexi pouted and adjusted her clothes.

"The difference is I can tolerate it, and you can't. So just rest now, okay?" Jax put his arm around her shoulders.

"But today is a special day. This might be the last time I'll ever see you again." There was sorrow in Lexi's voice.

"Don't be silly. I'll fly back every week for you." Jax let Lexi rest her head on his shoulder.

"Your fans are even asking for more of Roella's solo now," Jeisha added after Lexi's earlier comment.

"Just wait for it..." I said proudly with a grin, because honestly, I've been preparing for that. Our band had planned to have solo performances during the tour.

"Only her?" The mood shifted a bit when Lennon said that, but I knew he was just kiddin', so I laughed it off.

"Uh, we're heading home. Lexi's drunk," Jax said, standing up while holding Lexi by the arm.

"Killjoy! First to leave has to pay for everything!" Raven said with a laugh, trying to stop them, but Jax just sighed and headed straight to the bartender to pay.

Wow—he didn't even complain!

"I'm heading out too. I have work early tomorrow morning," Jeisha said, kissed me on the cheek, and said goodbye.

"Here we go again... Once one leaves, everyone else follows!" Magnus yelled in frustration and downed the rest of his drink.

"You wanna go home too?" Lennon asked me, and I nodded. He stood up first, and I followed.

"Don't stay until morning, okay? You guys head home too—we've got an early trip tomorrow," I reminded the two who looked like they were still planning to order another bucket.