Once in a While - Joji x Rei Brown
A couple weeks past by. We finished the video, the Super Trash Bros vs Dangkey Kang one.
Which I did not join, but it's fine. I'll probably make it worse if I join the video.
It was a Saturday afternoon. The boys were making another video. I was alone at the rooftop, staring at the busy city scenery.
I don't smoke that often, but I still do.
I sucked in the nicotine smoke into my throat and blew it into light grey clouds. I shook my head, jamming to my favorite song by 2 of my favorite people.
"I can't feel my face, but only when I'm with you. Please forgive me."
I sang with my earphones on, bopping to the song with a cigarette between my fingers and a jar of cheese balls beside me. I know how unhealthy this is, but I love it. I acted like I was playing the Violin, along with the song. I dangled my legs and shook my head from left to right like a crazy idiot.
"Tell me what you mean, when you whisper late at night."
"Once in a while, I'm digging through the scars that we failed to heal, failed to heal. And once in a while, I'm digging through the scars, Oh, so please go back to sleep"
I yelled the lyrics at the top of my lungs. I felt happy somehow, and I felt free. I stood up and started to twirl around. I haven't feel this way for a long time. This is special.
Then Rei's part comes on. I sat down and sing along. I felt tired as if I ran 50 miles, but I felt happy, and I need to cherish it. I knew people would probably hear me scream the lyrics but I don't care. I took another huff of my cigarette and blew the smoke out of my mouth. I sat down with my head leaning on my palm. I took another bite of my cheese balls.
The chorus came on again. I sang it normally this time since my throat starts to hurt.
Sometimes, I wish I'll stay alive. Then, I heard a notification on my phone. It was a text from Niki. "Look at the door" it said. I looked at the door to find Niki leaning on the door frame. "You are loud." She said as she walks towards me, giggling. "Wait, you can hear my voice from our place?" My eyes widen in concern.
"No, don't worry. I was just about to get here. I was on the stairs and then you started yelling. I don't think people can hear you in their rooms." She said as she climbed up to sit beside me. I covered my face with the palm of my hands, flustered. "Hey, it sounds good though. Imagine you doing this in your future concert. Everyone's ears would be blessed." She put her arm around my shoulders.
I giggled nervously. "You acted like my voice was awful just a couple seconds ago though." I joked. "But I'm serious! This is one of the reasons why I love your songs, y/n!" She continued. She made me smile. "So, you're listening to Once in a While? When both Joji and Rei are downstairs?" She continued.
"You're making it sound like I'm a fan or some shit." I joked. "Yeah, Yeah. But they're done with the video so George invited Rei over. He's downstairs." Niki jumped down. "Ah, okay. Thanks for the info, Nik!"
She waved and walked out the door. I stared at the scenery once again. It was the same thing everyday, but it never gets boring. Plus, I have my phone. I can watch YouTube videos when I'm bored.
...
I was getting a little thirsty and my throat was getting dry.
I jumped down and walked down the stairs. I walked along the hallway and got into my apartment. It was a mess, but it wasn't extreme like last time. I opened the fridge and checked for any drinks. There was a beer and a chocolate milk. I'm an adult.
