The Chairs Between Us

Playing by my Side

I am sorry this is the ending. But there will be an epilogue!!!! Why not finish it with the Firebird Suite?! -Mad Dog

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"Dominic! Liam is here!" My mom yelled from the kitchen.

It's been a month since New York and it's actually been amazing. Liam and I are getting ready for senior recitals, which of course we are doing a duet.

I stared at the new pictures on my wall of us at in New York. 

There is no way I would be able to do a solo without you now.

A pair of arms wrapped around from behind me and snapped me out of my thoughts, "I found you... Are you ready? We have to get going."

I turned in Liam's arms so I could face him and gave him a quick kiss, "I am ready now."

We drove to his house and as always I was crushed into a hug by his mom, Lucy, "Dominic! It's been too long!"

I tried to pry myself out of her arms, "It's been two days."

She laughs and finally lets go, "Still too long. Now hurry up and get inside! It's freezing out here and dinner is almost done."

We all went inside the warm house. Liam and I flopped down on the coach while Lucy went into the kitchen. The smell of pasta and fresh beard filled the house, instantly making me even more hungry.

A knock at the door had Liam jumping from the couch to let the person in. 

That's weird he didn't say anyone else was coming tonight.

I stood up to go see who it was but was pushed back into the couch by a bone breaking hug. I struggled for air, "El! I can't breathe!"

I knew she would be insulted by the nickname. Ella jumped off of me and glared at me, "Oh shut up Dom! You are lucky I could come here. Ali was so pissed when I forgot I promised her a date night tonight."

I always forget they were dating.

I wasn't going to lose so I glared back at her. Liam laughed, "Come on, you weirdos. Dinner is ready."

We all sat down, digging into the amazing food that Lucy always makes. Ella and Lucy were mostly taking about girl stuff like shopping while Liam and I tried our best to stay out of it. They still pulled us into it, telling us they are going to have to take us shopping and get our nails done.

Women are crazy!

Ella pointed towards my hair, "Dom! You need a haircut!"

I scoffed, "My emo, swoosh hair is perfect the way it is."

She shook her head, "Emo is dead."

Liam then butted in, "Emo will never be dead. Leave my emo boyfriend alone. Plus, you have dyed purple hair! You Hot Topic employee!"

Okay now I feel attacked too. Hot Topic is amazing. Colorful haired employees and all.

We all started laughing and finished up dinner. Lucy stood and cleared the dishes. After a few minutes she came back, "Okay you guys, I have to go pick up a cake I ordered for dessert so promise you won't burn down the house."

We all nodded then she left. Liam looked over at us, "Who wants to watch The Birdcage?!"

Hell yeah we are watching a gay movie!

We all sprinted into the living room and flopped down on the couch, putting on the movie. I was cuddled into Liam and soon drifted asleep.

Liam shook my awake. I let out a yawn, "I want to sleep!"

He laughed and kissed my forehead, "Come on, you have to get up. Mom is home with the cake."

I slowly got up with Liam dragging me into the kitchen. Lucy was standing next to a rainbow frosted cake.

Of course a gay cake.

I finally got my sleepy eyes to notice the writing on it:

Congrats on Juilliard!

I looked over at Liam, "What?!"

He smiled, "Well you see... in New York a few scouts saw Mr. Bennet and told him they wanted me. They offered a full ride but when they talked to me, I told them I wasn't going without you... I didn't think they would actually do it but I guess they really wanted me. They offered both me and you a full ride."

My jaw dropped in shock, "So we both got into J-Juilliard."

Lucy laughed, "Surprise!"

I jumped into Liam's arms, showering with kisses, "OH MY GOD! WE ARE GOING TO JUILLIARD! WE ARE GOING TO LIVE IN NEW YORK!"

I heard Ella laugh from behind us, "I am too!"

I jumped down from Liam, "You got in too?!"

She laughed again, "Nah... I got into NYU with Ali but my aunt helped me find an apartment not too far from both colleges. We have a small problem though... it seems we can't pay the rent without a few more roommates. So..."

Liam clapped his hands, "All the gays are gonna live together and be gay!!!"

Ella caught us into a bone breaking hug. Thankfully, Lucy broke us up, "Okay okay. There is cake to be eaten here kids."

We all broke away grabbing cake and digging in. Liam leaned over giving me a huge kiss, "Are you excited?!"

I smiled, "HELL YEAH!"

I am so ready for the next chapter of my life to start. 

Even when this all started out of tune, Liam came along and brightened my life. 

That is the best thing about music. After all the darkness we have been through, music was the one thing that brings people together to fight through it all. 

And even if it starts to get dark again...

And no matter how many chairs are put between us...

Liam will always be there playing by my side.