Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Rockstar

ISAAC APPEARED IMMUNE TO Phoebe's fiery scowl as he settled down on the retaining wall across from our table, giving us the best seat to the show. The rest of the band kids took up spots around him. They plucked a few chords and then Isaac led out with the intro, his deep voice sending a tingle up my spine and his words going down like warm chocolate. Ruthie giggled next to me.

The familiar music seemed to dance in the air, and although I knew the song, it felt completely different when Isaac sang it. A boy and a girl. Forbidden romance. Nothing that original, but it mesmerized me. Isaac's voice started out rich and velvety, then changed, becoming gravelly like a rock star, which elicited several squeals and sighs around us. He lingered over words like "love" and "heart," layering them with his own brand of charm as he stared at me.

"They said we weren't supposed to love each other

That you and I were like oil and water

But if that's the case, why can't I erase