Unlikely Harmony || DaouOffroad AU

CH13. So Cute

The sun spilled into the room, casting a golden hue over the scattered sheets and half-finished lyric sheets that cluttered the table. Daou and Offroad sat across from each other, the soft light illuminating their faces. It was Saturday and they still had some things to finish before they could finally enjoy their weekend.

"Alright, we're almost there with this medley," Offroad declared, his fingers strumming a few chords on his guitar. The sound filled the room, a warm, inviting backdrop to their collaboration.

"Maybe if we switched the bridge with the chorus of the original song, it could give it a fresh twist," Daou suggested, tapping his pen against the notepad in front of him. His eyes lit up with the thrill of creation, an infectious enthusiasm that had become their new normal.

"Good call," Offroad replied, nodding appreciatively. "Let's give it a shot." He began to play the new arrangement, the notes weaving together with their voices, forming a harmonious sound.

As the clock ticked towards noon, they wrapped up their session, the medley beginning to take shape. Offroad felt a surge of confidence, a stark contrast to the anxiety that had plagued him in the past months. But it wasn't just the music; it was Daou's unwavering support that had helped him reclaim some sense of normalcy.

"Ready for the meeting later?" Daou asked, stretching his arms above his head and flashing a bright smile.

Offroad nodded, though a flicker of apprehension crossed his face. "I think so. I just hope they're receptive to our ideas. I don't want them to tear us apart."

"Hey," Daou said, moving closer and resting a hand on Offroad's shoulder. "We've got this. We're a team, remember? Besides, they'll see how well we work together. They can't ignore that."

Feeling reassured, Offroad returned the smile. "Yeah, you're right."

Later that afternoon, they headed to the studio where the meeting was set to take place. The atmosphere buzzed with energy as composers and musicians gathered, even their managers and representatives of both of their labels were there. All were eager to hear what Daou and Offroad had been working on.

As they settled into the meeting room, Offroad couldn't help but feel the weight of the expectations. He fidgeted with his notebook, flipping through pages of lyrics and arrangements. Daou, sensing his unease, nudged him gently.

"Just breathe," he whispered, his voice low and soothing. "You've done the hard part already."

When it was their turn to present, Daou took the lead, guiding the group through their medley. Offroad chimed in, the two of them harmonizing effortlessly as the room filled with music. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and with each nod and smile from the important people in the room, Offroad's tension began to ease. They also got reminded of the deadline once again and the cover they still have to prepare for the final setlist of the performance.

Afterwards, they wrapped up their discussions with plans for a recording session to capture the medley and their original song. As they left the studio, the excitement of their progress lingered in the air.

"I can't believe how well that went!" Offroad exclaimed, a grin spreading across his face.

"See? I told you we'd nail it," Daou replied, ruffling Offroad's hair playfully. "Now, let's celebrate tonight!"

With their plans solidified, Offroad looked forward to the evening with Daou's friends. He felt a mix of excitement and nerves as he anticipated meeting Joong, Mang, and Diamond, hoping to fit in. 

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Later that night, they met at a bustling restaurant, laughter and chatter filling the air as they settled into their seats. The moment Joong spotted them, he waved enthusiastically, his colourful personality brightening the room.