Melancholy

I'm happy..

Vern Vincent

As we went back to the others, my heart clinched, I didn't know what to do... Two days a ago, he pranked me asking me out. Now he is playing around with the most sweet people I have ever met; his friends. But why? Oh god.... Have I made the right decision? Will this hurt people? Will I end up in any trouble? My mind was fucking up with me as we walked back to them, just after him telling all his plan to me. He told me that we can start from tomorrow, and I just nodded. As soon as we reached I saw Myra's and Amy's expression change. One was in surprise whereas the other was gawking... I could clearly see anger in Amy's face. I looked at where they were looking and there it goes... His fingers tangled in mine. I tried to pull it away, but he just tightened it.

Uff..... This man!!

"Everyone ready for today?" Kiaan snapped me from my thoughts.

"As always.." Myra still watched our hand from the corner of her eyes as she spoke.

"What is it today?" I asked.

"Our concert" Kiaan replied honestly.

"Ohh... Then you guys have to get going"

"Aren't you coming?"

"Hmm... Me??" I asked looking over to Kiaan

Yes... Of course you... Who else is here... Mad!!!

"Yes! You"

"Hmm..."

"Your coming and that's final" he cut me off.
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I ended up going with them to the concert. And I was a little surprised when I learnt that few people actually knew them even after them shifting to this town few months ago. Kiaan's voice easily adjusted to every type of song he sang.. they shifted from pop to jazz to rock to melody... Sending shivers down my spine. I didn't know what was going on with me but it was the best I guess. Smile crept my face every time he looked at me.

I didn't know how the time passed.. he ended the last part of his last song after singing for thirty minutes straight, not even taking a water break.

"Thank you... " He ended. He came to the front of the stage where I was standing. He eyed me to pass him the water bottle which was in my hand. I gave it to him. I could see how tired his eyes looked. He gulped the full bottle of water, as if it was the last time he was drinking it.

The car journey was silent. As all of them fell a sleep. Kiaan was sitting right beside me, but had not yet slept.

"What's the matter?" I asked

"Nothing" he shook his head.

"By the way you killed the stage. How did you manage to fluctuate your voice from so many forms of music? Isn't it tough to do that? And top of that you didn't even drink water." I asked.

"Water never mattered to me.. but I don't know for how long I could do without drinking water. And yes it is tough to fluctuate your voice and pitch from so many forms of music. But constant practice helps. I have always practice to shift from one pitch to another without cracking." He chuckled before he honestly replied. I nodded. He turned towards Myra who was sitting right next him on the other side. I looked out of the window remembering the whole day. Suddenly, my eyes shot opened when I saw Kiaan adjusting his head over my shoulder. His breath brushing through my neck sending me shivers down my spine. This guys was making me go crazy for him. But I could see sleep taking over my eyes.

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I was a little exited for today, I didn't know how to act like a girlfriend. To be honest I was never in a relationship. Ahh... This is gonna be tough. School was the same; boring and lazy. As soon as I came back home I got ready, and left to see them.

"Hey..." Kiaan trailed off, with his arms open for me to take over. Others looked surprised looking at his open arms. I was blushing crimson red.

Behave! Vern behave!!

I did what I was told to do, behave like his girlfriend. I went over hugging him. He hugged me back. When I tried pulling back, he just tightened it more. His hard chest against mine sending a weird feeling down my spine, my already red cheeks, darkening. He pulled over and turned towards the others and as expected they all were looking shocked at what just happened.

Of course... Snake and mongoose can never get along.

"What just happened??" Alya finally spoke after minutes which felt like years.

"Okay guys! I guess it's time for us to confess...." Kiaan told looking down towards me. I smiled at him, to make it look more real. He tightened his hold on my waist. "We are officially dating.. it's been a week, and I was waiting for a right time to tell you all."

"Ohhhh... Wait... You? And her? Are you serious? Like how??" Tyson shook his head.. trying to clear his thoughts. Myra was smirking towards me. Alya and Dean were literally jumping up and down. Richard patted Kiaan's back as if he had achieved something great. Amy looked pissed, glaring daggers towards me.

If that killed, you would have been dead... Oh Shut up you are my inner voice why the hell do you want me to die?

"Yes!! So, basically before even you guys told me to ask her out, I had. She was shocked when that happened, as I told her we shouldn't be telling you guys for a while. But as always I couldn't stop myself anymore. So... Here we are standing front of you guys, hand in hand." He looked towards me.

Oh.. god... Why?? Why?? Why.. does this fake relationship seem so real... Why are those eyes looking down at me like it needs me... It needs my love it needs my presence. Why? Why can't this be real... How would this look if this was real? How?

I was snapped out of my thoughts when Myra and Richard jumped over me for a hug. I hugged them back. Then Alya and Dean came over congratulating us. Kiaan didn't let go of my waist even for once. Tyson hugged me..

"Take care of him. He needs you. You don't have to do anything just stay beside him. And that will make him happy, and you are gonna tell me the whole story girl" he whispered into my ear before pulling away. I smiled at him and nodded.

"Nice try... By the way, all the very best, let me see how long she will be with you." Amy told. "And please do tell me, what extent you went to get into relationship with him. Did you ask out normally or did you sleep around with him. Be careful, if you have. He might be contagious." She whispered into my ear when she pretended to hug me. That made my heart skip a beat. She is such a bitch. I could feel tears forming in the corner of my eyes. My anger was taking over me. But Kiaan's hand tapped over my waist making me calm down instantly, as if he knew and heard everything. I blinked my eyes clearing my view. "I'm happy for you both" she smirked.

"Ohh.. please be.. I'm so sure I have got the best. And this time I have made a right decision." Kiaan snapped with his signature smirk, which pissed her more. Ah... No one knew how the time passed, and I had to head home.

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Thank you guys!!! For all your love and support. By the way everything in italics are the inner voice of Vern. Keep reading and do tell what you guys feel about this chapter. And do predict the next chapter.❤️