PitBabe Cast: Imagines

PopLee: Battle of the Hearts

As the synthesizer player and pianist of our band, I've always had a passion for music that's hard to describe. It's a feeling that courses through my veins, igniting a fire in my soul that can only be extinguished by the sweet notes and melodies that I create. And yet, even with all of that passion, I never expected to fall in love with someone from our number-one rival band.

Lee, the drummer of our fiercest competitors, was someone I had always seen as an enemy. Our bands had been feuding for years, constantly trying to one-up each other and prove who was the best. Rivalry was as much a part of our identities as the music we created.

But then one day, when I saw Lee on stage, his hands flying across the drums with a grace and precision that took my breath away. I couldn't help but be drawn to him, to the way he commanded the stage and owned every beat he played. It was like watching a performer who was born to be on stage, and not going to lie, I found myself captivated.

Of course, I tried to fight it. It was an unwritten forbidden rule, to never fall in love with your enemy, especially in the band world. I told myself that I couldn't fall for someone from a rival band, that it was crazy and for sure would only lead to heartache but the more I saw Lee on events and battles, the more I found myself drawn to him. I couldn't help but notice the way his eyes lit up when he played, or the way his smile could light up even the darkest stage.

I might be delusional about this but we also shared glances every now and then, though we never talked but I knew there was tension.

I knew I had to talk to him, to at least try to get to know him and see if there was something that could happen between us. Hey, it's free to dream right? But I also knew that it wouldn't be easy. Our bands were sworn enemies, and I wasn't sure how Lee would react to my advances.

So I waited, biding my time until I found the perfect opportunity to talk to him and when it finally came, I seized it with both hands.

"Hey, nong Lee," I said, approaching him after a show. "That was an amazing performance. You really commanded the stage."

Lee looked at me with surprise, clearly not expecting me to approach them. "Thanks, P'Pop," they said, their voice laced with caution. "I always try to give it my all."

I could feel the tension between us, the weight of our rivalry pressing down on us but I refused to let it stop me.

"Listen, I know we're rivals and all, but I can't help but feel like there's something between us," I said, taking a deep breath. "I know it's crazy, but I like you and want to go out with you." Lee looked at me for a long moment, his expression unreadable. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, waiting for his response.

"I don't know, phi," he said finally. "Our bands have been enemies for so long. It's not going to be easy to change that." It was true, it would be difficult to make everyone be on good terms.

I nodded, understanding his hesitation. "I know it won't be easy," I said. "But I'm willing to try if you are." Lee looked at me for a long moment, his eyes searching mine and then, to my surprise, he smiled.

"Okay, let's try," he said with a voice soft. "But we have to keep it a secret for now. I don't want to deal with the drama of our bands finding out yet."

I nodded, understanding his reasoning. "Of course," I said, feeling a surge of happiness. "I'll do whatever it takes to make this work."

And so, we started seeing each other in secret and our secret meetings were like whispers in the night, thrilling and intoxicating, each moment laced with the electric charge of what we were doing. Sneaking around behind our bands' backs felt like dancing on the edge of a cliff—exciting and dangerous, but somehow, it felt right, as if the universe had conspired to bring us together.

After shows, when the air was thick with the remnants of music and laughter, I'd spot Lee across the venue, his eyes sparkling under the dim lights. We'd exchange fleeting glances, a silent promise that soon we would be wrapped in our own world, away from prying eyes.

This has been our thing ever since we started dating. We would meet up after shows, stealing kisses in the dark corners of the venue or sneaking off to a quiet spot where we could talk and laugh without fear of being discovered. It was a risky game we were playing, but it was one I was willing to take for Lee.

"Let's go," I'd whisper, my heart racing as I took his hand, leading him to the shadows. The thrill of being caught added to the heat between us, every stolen kiss igniting a fire I never wanted to extinguish.

In the quiet corners, we'd laugh softly, our voices barely above a murmur. "Do you think they'll find out?" he asked, biting his lip, a mischievous smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

"Let them try," I replied, pulling him closer. "What we have is worth the risk." The way his laughter danced in the air felt like a secret melody only we could hear.

Under the stars, time seemed to stand still. "It feels so right, doesn't it?" he mused, his gaze searching mine, his vulnerability shimmering in the night.

"It does," I replied, brushing a stray hair behind his ear. "Like we're exactly where we're meant to be."

But as much as I loved spending time with Lee, I knew that we couldn't hide forever. Our bands were too intertwined, too much a part of our lives for us to completely separate ourselves from them and I knew that eventually, we would have to come clean about our relationship.

It was a difficult conversation to have, one that was filled with fear and uncertainty but in the end, we both knew that it was the right thing to do.

Our bands were shocked when we told them, unable to believe that two of their biggest rivals could find love in each other but despite the initial shock, they eventually came around, seeing the love between us and understanding that it was something special.

And so, we continued, our bands putting aside their rivalry to support our relationship. It wasn't always easy, and there were still challenges to overcome but through it all, Lee and I remained strong, our love for each other only growing stronger with each passing day.

As I stood on stage, looking out at the crowd and knowing that Lee was by my side, I knew that I had found something truly special. It wasn't just the music that made my heart sing anymore; it was the love I had found in the most unexpected of places.

And in that moment, I knew that no matter what challenges came our way, Lee and I would always have each other and that was all that mattered.