Recommended song - Love of my Life by Queen.
Friday July 13, 2018
Benjamin's POV
He looked out at the crowd from the stage. His eyes scanned the faces, just searching for one. He isn't here Benjamin thought, his heart feeling heavy. Of course he wouldn't be here, he's out with friends, he's young and he has better things to do on a Saturday night than watch his former high school teacher play his guitar.
Benjamin felt so foolish. He scolded himself for being an idiot. He wanted to go home, he wasn't in the mood to sing or be remotely entertaining. He just looked down, trying to compose himself.
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Tyler's POV
Tyler walked into the venue and waved to Adam, the owner. He had played there a few times and was always there to watch Mr. Myles play. Adam waved back and pointed to the only available table, and Tyler inwardly cringed when he saw how close it was to the stage. He was hoping to be hidden, but the seating made it impossible for him not to be seen. He clenched his jacket tighter, as if it would help him not be seen.
He looked at Mr. Myles and knew immediately that something was wrong. He sat down and stared at him, trying to figure out what was going on in his mind. Usually Mr. Myles was easy to read, but his body language and facial expression said nothing but pain. What happened?, the young man wondered.
Benjamin took a deep breath and began to play. It was one of Tyler's favorite songs, he knew it well and smiled in recognition. Adam tapped him on the shoulder with a microphone and signalled him to get on the stage with his head. Knowing Adam as long as he did he knew better than to argue.
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Recommended song- Love of my life by Kyle Juliano.
A/N this is how I picture Tyler singing with Benjamin.
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Benjamin's POV
He strummed the first few cords and began singing softly. Love of my life, you've hurt me
You've broken my heart and now you leave me
Love of my life, can't you see?
He heard another voice join him. He knew that voice!! HIS VOICE! His mouth dropped open as he watched him approach the stage and stand beside him.
Bring it back, bring it back
Don't take it away from me, because you don't know
What it means to me
His face light up and he couldn't think of a time when he had been so overwhelmingly happy to see someone. He stared at the young man with the rich, smooth voice and he felt the electricity between them.
Love of my life, don't leave me
You've stolen my love, you now desert me
Love of my life, can't you see?
Bring it back, bring it back (back)
Don't take it away from me
Because you don't know
What it means to me....
To people watching the performance it looked like it had been rehearsed but Benjamin and Tyler had played together for years and could read each other so well that they just instinctly blended each word.
They did not take their eyes off of each other and just sang from their heart. When the song ended they just stood and stared at each other until Adam came on stage and asked them to perform another song. They smiled at each other and nodded to Adam.
They sang three more songs before they left the stage, both having so many unspoken emotions pouring from them. They left the stage and Tyler turned to walk outside with Benjamin following him. There was no way he would let the moment pass without him saying something. Anything. Please be brave he told himself. He reached for Tyler's arm and turned him around. The young man looked up at him with a look that he didn't recognize anyone looking at him in such a way.
"Thank you for coming" Benjamin said. "It means a lot to me".
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Tyler's POV
He had to get out of there. He couldn't breathe. He was full of emotions that he couldn't sort in his head. He turned to the exit and walked out to the alley.
Suddenly he felt someone touch his arm and he turned around to face him.
"Thank you for coming" he said. "It means a lot to me".
Tyler tried to form his words but for once he felt tongue tied. Finally he spoke. "You're welcome. I missed a couple of your shows". Tyler looked down.
'That's ok. I know you are busy". The older man said smiling, but Tyler could read his eyes and knew that he was hurt.
"It wasn't that. I..." A door opening behind the men, interuppting them.
"Hey! There you are. Great set. You two should perform more often. How about next Friday? Same time?" Adam caller from the doorway.
Tyler was about to answer him when Benjamin spoke "I'm sure Tyler has better things to do" he said laughing. Tyler's entire mood changed and he tried to hold back the tears. To have been rejected like that hurt, it only reemphasized how foolish Tyler thought he was. He was just being nice because you're a kid Tyler thought bitterly.
"See ya later". He managed to get out of his dry mouth. He didn't look at the older man just waved absently.
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Benjamin's POV
One look at Tyler and he knew he screwed up. Big time. Tyler looked so disappointed in him that he couldn't even bear to look at him when he said goodbye.
He wanted to sing with him again, of course he did, he would love nothing more. He felt, perhaps, that Tyler would feel obligated to sing with him after being put on the spot. Benjamin really messed up and didn't have a clue how to fix it. He sighed and called the only person he knew that could help him.
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Love Of My Life
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