The FT Idols

Chapter 4

"Calm down," Jellal said to Ultear. They were on the phone and Jellal had just declined the movie role. Ultear wasn't exactly pleased with the decline. She had worked extra hard in getting him the part and for him to turn it down was a punch to the face.

"Someone else is probably better suited for this kind of thing," he ran a hand through his hair. He did want to start an acting career, but he decided that was for later. He wants to focus on his music. "The producers will be furious Jellal," she complained.

"I know, I'm sorry" he sighed. It was quiet for a few minutes until she spoke again. "Okay, I'll give them a call and tell them you're not interested," she said with understanding. Jellal was quite surprised, she didn't argue with him like she usually did.

"Thank you, I promise I'll make it up to you," he assured her. Ultear smirked on the other line. "That you will," Jellal was confused by the sudden cocky attitude. "I need a song in return," she started, "and it better be good," she warned him before hanging up.

"Of course," he shook his head as if he knew she would say something.like that.

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Gray had finally gotten approval for his upcoming song. He was in the recording studio with Warren, his manager, and Bickslow, a music producer. Warren watched as his client was singing the song with so much heart. Gray sang the last few lyrics with the music ending the song.

"Just HOWLING in the shadows!"

He took the headphones off catching his breath in the process. Warren gave him a thumbs up, Gray nodded in response. "Good job Gray! Let's hear it," Bickslow pressed the intercom button for Gray to hear him. The song played, his voice was filled with such deep emotion.

The track ended with a dead silence. Warren looked at Gray and saw him shaking his head in frustration. "What's up, man?" Warren pressed the black button. "It's missing something," Gray answered.

His manager was confused in more ways than one. He didn't understand what was wrong with the song, it was perfect. "Run it again," Gray grabbed his headset. Bickslow started recording again and Warren hadn't noticed any change in the tone or anything.

After recording for the fifth time Warren had to ask him what was going on. "Gray, the song is perfect, there is nothing wrong with it," he explained but Gray saw otherwise.

"I need more time," Gray said as he ran a hand through his raven-colored hair. There wasn't any more time to be wasted, this was the only day they could record the song.

"I'm sorry man, but there is no time," Warren furrowed his eyes. He didn't like seeing Gray so worked up, he was usually almost always calm unless the fangirls were chasing after him. After a few more moments of silence, Gray spoke.

"I'll be back in a few," he said leaving. Warren tried calling out to him but was too slow, he left.

"Is he going to be alright?" Bickslow asked.

"Yeah, let's just give him some air."

Was it the way he was standing? Or the way he projected his voice? Gray had no idea what to do exactly as he walked around the company halls. Everyone was busy or had the day off so it was quiet today, except for the loud noises radiating from the office door in front of him.

He entered with caution as to not startle the person or the monster inside. The place was trashed and the desk was toppled over broken in half. Gray wondered who could have caused so much damage but the only person that came to mind was Erza. Her destruction is a little worse than this if her Strawberry Cake is eaten or ruined.