The Sides of Music (On Hold for now)

Chapter 3- Show Time

Note: This is the song Virgil performs. Wait to play it

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"Wait, this is your apartment complex?" Logan asks.

"Yea, why?" Virgil responds.

"This is Patton's and I's apartment complex as well," Logan replies.

"Really? How have we not seen each other before?" Virgil asks, confused.

"What floor do you live on?" Logan asks in response.

"The one above the lobby. The first floor with apartments," Virgil states.

"That might be why. I live on the 6th floor of the building," Logan says.

"Makes sense," Virgil says walking toward the door.

Logan follows him inside. Together they walk to the elevator and get in.

"I guess this is where we part ways," Virgil says once the elevator reaches the first floor.

"I'll see you at 7:00," Logan says.

"See you then," Virgil says, giving Logan a two-finger salute while walking out of the elevator.

Logan heads to his own apartment to pass the time and get ready.

A few hours later Virgil exits his apartment wearing a black suit, with a purple waistcoat and white shirt underneath. He has on a nice purple bow tie that matches his waistcoat. He has his hoodie with him for comfort, in a bag he's taking with. He walks out of the complex and to the café in his sneakers. Once he gets to the café, he switches his sneakers for a pair of dress shoes. He walks inside exactly 5 minutes before 7. He goes over and sits down at the piano which was brought out for him earlier. Virgil places his bag by his feet then opens the piano.

Virgil looks out over the small café. He knows he's overdressed for such a small gig, but he doesn't care. He treats every gig as if they're big and special because to him every gig is special. He notices Logan and the others in the small crowd.

Once Patton notices him looking at them, he gives Virgil a big grin and waves excitedly. Virgil chuckles and gives Patton a small wave in return. Roman gives Virgil a thumbs up and winks. Virgil rolls his eyes at the soloist. Logan gives a small smile and mouths good luck to Virgil. Virgil smiles and nods then turn back to the piano.

"7 o'clock. It's time," Virgil thinks. He takes a deep breath and readies his hands to play. He places his hands on the keys starting the song. He's playing the song "Sinnerman" by Nina Simone. His eyes close as he gets lost in the music.

Everyone is silent as Virgil plays. The three who were sitting with him just a few hours before were stunned at his talent. Remy smirks as he watches their amazing faces. There's a silence that engulfs the café when Virgil finishes. After a second of Virgil sitting anxiously in front of the crowd, cheers erupted filling the entire café.

Virgil stands up and bows wincing a little from the loud cheers and high pitched whistles. As the cheers die down, the others make their way to Virgil as he finished switching his shoes back to sneakers and he's taking off his suit jacket.

"Another great performance, Virge," Remy says.

"That was amazing!" Patton exclaims.

"That was certainly... impressive," Roman says,
still, a bit shocked by the performance.

"Well done Virgil," Logan says.

"Thanks, " Virgil mumbles rubbing the back of his neck embarrassed.