Sentimental Chances (On-Going)

Chapter 20 : Why Horrorcore You Asked?

Roy was kinda of impressed to be in our old hangout place. Perhaps not as impressed as seeing my photo studio and La Geole. "This place does look like Central Perk," Roy remarked. "Cool."

"Wait until you see the band," Linus said. "Oh! Peps, there they are."

"Wow, Paolo and Miguel look different now," I remarked once they came out and got on the small platform. "I almost didn't recognize them. They lost weight."

The band was setting up while we had our drinks. Seeing them took me back. Back then, Ben&Ben were at their peak of popularity. They were known for their emotional engagement in their musical style.

Their song really speaks to me. I felt it the first time I watched them play.

"Hey, guys, it's great to be back here again after so many years," one of the lead singers said.

When they were ready, they played a song called Make It With You.

Hey, have you ever tried
Really reaching out for the other side?
I may be climbing on rainbows
But baby, here goes

Dreams, they're for those who sleep
Life is for us to keep
And if you're wondering what this song is leading to
I want to make it with you

It spoke to me before, and it will always speak to me until the end. Moreover, this was also Topher's favorite band. He would play their music whenever he was gardening and cooking.

It was my favorite too. Actually, it is still my favorite. I just hadn't listened to them as much as Topher. Let's just say I had my own preference, and one of them was horrorcore.

Why horrorcore, you asked?

Well... after I accidentally caught my old high school crush (you-know-who) having sex with another girl in my brother's victory party, I began listening to dark-themed rap songs, like Razakel.

Not a lot of people know that, even Topher. I only listened to them whenever he was on his business trips.

I was first introduced to it by a friend of mine back in high school because she started listening to those after her parents' divorce.

I decided to give it a chance when I was too heartbroken and bitter that once I heard their lyrics, I imagined that it happened to them.

I'm not gonna give an example because it's very gory and intense. Like the worst you could imagine and multiply it by ten.

Anyway, back to the story.

The night was over, and the band had to pack up their things. Before leaving, Roy immediately stood up to tell them how amazing they were, even having a selfie with them.

It was nice to see him having a great time when he was with us.

Once he was done, we all got out of there. We were chatting a bit before leaving. "Ben&Ben are the coolest band ever," Roy expressed. "I think I had goosebumps just listening to them."

I was not surprised because they are the coolest.

"Glad you liked it," Linus replied.

"Like it? I love them," Roy clarified. "They rock."

While they were talking, I realized I was standing at the same spot where Topher and I had confessed our feelings towards one another. It was one of the best things that ever happened in my life.

However, I shook my head from that sentimental piece of nostalgia and just searched for the keys to my Vespa inside my bag.

"It's getting late, guys. I have to go before my boyfriend wonders where I am," Jo said.