We'll Be Like A Dream

So now what?

WBLD SEASON 2

Episode 5

A smile rose to Ryan's face at Phelium's question.

Ethan looked at them in silence.

"She's been doing great, even better than before." 

Phelium nodded slowly. His curiosity was rising up, he clenched his fists.

"Did you guys ever date?"

Ethan raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Bro..."

Ryan bursted out laughing, leaning forward as he tried to catch his breath.

"No. Why would I? She's practically my cousin."

Phelium looked at him with blank surprise and slight confusion.

Ryan chuckled, "But why haven't you taken your shot yet? It's been years."

Phelium coughed loudly. Embarassed and flustered he dodged the question and tried to change the topic. Finding it amusing, Ryan continued to tease Phelium. 

After a long chat with Ryan, the two guys were finally on their way home.

Ethan couldn't stop laughing while Phelium was still sulking silently.

"Did u guys ever date?" Ethan mimicked Phelium's voice and broke into laughter again. He wrapped his arm around Phelium's shoulder.

Phelium glared at the distance. 

They continued to walk in silence. 

After having recovered, Ethan spoke up again.

"So what's your plan now?"

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Athena and Layla excitedly chat as they wait by the station. The day of the inter-uni dance competition was finally here.  

"We finally get to see Brooklyn perform." Layla's eyes are filled with energy as she envisioned the stage.  Athena softly laughed as she watched Layla's excitement build up.

Meanwhile, Ethan and Phelium are running to the station.

"Bro they're gonna kill us!" Ethan spat out as they continued to sprint.

"At least we're coming." Phelium responded.

"Where are the guys tho?" Layla started to become impatient as there wasn't much time left.

Athena stood with her arms crossed and squinted her eyes. "They're dead if they decided to ditch."

Layla laughed as she looked at Athena's intimidating gaze. A few minutes later Layla spots the two guys in a blurry state a few metres away. 

"Oh! They're here!" Layla smiled and waved at Ethan and Phelium. She immediately grabbed Ethan's arm and dragged him to run again.

"At least let me breath!" Ethan shouted. 

"We're late! Just catch your breath there." Layla continued to pull him. 

Athena laughed and quickly punched Phelium. "Hurry up!"

Phelium followed right behind whilst bickering and muttering to Athena. 

After reaching the venue, the group get ready to watch Brooklyn's performance. Phelium becomes more tense as the start of the performance gets closer. Not being able to stand still, his hands kept fidgeting. Ethan glanced at him and laughed. He gently nudged Phelium's arm.

"Why are you so nervous?"

"Me!?" Phelium tried to look confused and gave a hysterical laugh.

Ethan didn't need to say anything to explain the look on his face.

Clearing his throat, Phelium shrugged, "I'm not"

Ethan shook his head as they looked back at the stage.

The light dimmed down and the spotlight flickered towards the now readily positioned group on stage. Phelium's eyes widened. She was standing right at the centre.

Layla and Athena shout at the top of their lungs as they cheer for Brooklyn.

"She looks so cool" Athena and Layla couldn't hold back their smiles.

Athena peered over at Phelium who wore such a serious countenance. Finding it too amusing, she showed Layla. Not wanting to miss this chance, Layla whipped out her phone to film Brooklyn on stage, then spanned the camera to film a close-up shot of Phelium's reaction. The stage lights flashed brightly across Phelium's face  but his eyes didn't move away even once.