Chapter 9: 9
Tyler:
*Sits on the steps just outside of building
Tyler's thoughts:
I think I can hear from here when they announce him to come up and perform…
I'll just wait out here until he goes up.
A FEW MINUTES LATER
Random Voice from inside of the building:
Up next is one of our brightest students, Christopher.
Tyler:
*Sneaks back in
*Leans against the back wall
*Looks uncomfortable
Random Voice:
Christopher will be performing "Wanting" an original piece and will be accompanied by our newest vocal student, Lily.
Tyler's thoughts:
He… invited her to perform with him?!
Smooth move Casanova!
She's bound to fall for him…
Lucky girl…
*Cracked* BADUMP
Owe…
my heart…
hurts really bad…
Chris:
*looking calm
*offer's Lily his hand as she walks up the stairs to the stage and to her mic
*spots Tyler in the back
*smiles
*takes the mic
This song and this performance are dedicated to the person who inspired me to write it...
*eye contact with Tyler
Tyler's thoughts:
He's looking right at me…
He's looking at me…
Chris:
The person who I would like to continue to practice with…
*Slight smile
It's dedicated to you.
Tyler's thoughts:
…blank—
Chris:
*Sits at the Piano
*Hands on the keys
*Exhales
*closes eyes
*begins playing
Tyler's thoughts:
I know that girl is singing…
but I can't hear a single word…
Not over the sound of my heart beat and him playing the piano…
He…
Wrote…
For me…
…
But this is…
A love song…
Chris:
*Tears start to form in his eyes and drop on to the piano.
Tyler's thoughts:
The song is nearing it's end…
I'm going to talk to him as soon as this performance is over.
Is he… he's crying?
Chris:
*Hits the last notes
*Throws head back with slightly opened eyes
*Tears stream down
*relieved face
THE AUDIENCE CHEERS!
*Chris and Lily bow
Chris:
*Rises from bow
*Searches crowd to find Tyler again
*the place where Tyler was standing: Empty
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