The air is filled with excitement. Voices hum and buzz all around me. 1st Place in our first competition this year,huh? What a way to start a year.
It's a late Sunday afternoon but the mood in this mobile confined space is that of a early morning Friday. The sun sets beautifully, shining it's nostalgic rays through the glass window on my right. Feels like a foreshadowing. I lean against the glass and stare out the window.
This is nice. This atmosphere...so warm...so comforting...it's addictive. Probably explains why I've been part of this orchestra for 4 years. I love how it just makes all my worries vanish for a while, leaving me with a sense of calm and relaxation. For a short while, I actually feel alive which is a nice change from the usual...
My chest feels as light as a feather so I want to enjoy this feeling before the burdening heaviness returns.
*[Text Alert]*
*[Babe: Heard y'all got first place. Congratulations baby.]*
I guess I spoke too soon. Well it was good while it lasted. My happiness has a shorter lifespan than a fly, or my relationships. Man, does it suck to be me. The jest of life. A plant without sunlight. A man with no shadow. Ok no, that's too heavy. What am I doing? It's not like me to sulk. Come on, Keith, man the hell up. There's no point in wailing about things you can't change. Might as well have fun.
The fact that I took the decision to occupy these three seats all by myself isn't really helping my situation. I redirect my attention to the individuals on my left occupying the two seats past the row. "Hey, Wonder-Couple, y'all done sucking face?"
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Can I Learn To Love You?
RomanceThis story follows the life of Keith Grey, a senior-year high school student who has had his fare share of experience in the battlefield, that is his love life. In this story we'll see Keith rediscover himself and tackle his relationship flaws, all...
