Areums POV

He's in a band!?

I watch him and two other guys set up on stage. I recognize one of the guys from earlier today. I feel my face become heated as I hear Souline and Anne gasp. "This guys just keeps getting better and better" Souline exclaims practically drooling.

The lights go dim as Marcus starts off with a light tune. I was shocked to hear his deep voice sound almost like velvet. The deepness of his voice sent chills down my spine and I could tell how deeply enraptured he was. It was like watching a star be born as if he had been doing this all his life.

His other bandmates join in. They became one and for a fraction of a moment I envied them. They sounded so good I almost forgot where I was for a moment. I could tell he was meant for this.

It was beautiful to watch and I caught myself almost forgetting to breathe. The words of the song were a mystery to me and I wondered what the meaning behind it was. What did it stand for? What was it's representation?

Far over the misty mountains

When the light meets the sea

Do you think of me

Do you dream of me

When the light is no longer there

Will you stay

Stay by me....

As they sang I felt a pang in my heart. I couldn't deny how beautiful they sounded. This was what I loved about music. It could move you in a way that was hard to describe in words. I always got this feeling that moved me in a way that I myself could not comprehend. As there song came to an end his eyes connected with mine and I felt my heart stop right then and there.

The ringing in my ears became so loud I felt as if I could no longer move. I was suddenly snapped out of my daze when Cianne nudges me "we are up next almond, remember deep breaths I know how you get" she reminds me.

It didn't matter how many times I set foot on stage. Each reaction was the same. My hands becoming clammy, sweat pouring down my face as if I had been running a mile. It didn't help that I could now feel Marcus's eyes on me.

Alright everybody I'd like to welcome the group Mixed Colors to the stage!!

I began to move my legs trying not to panic. My legs began to shake and I consciously wondered if others noticed. I could already feel the beads of sweat across my forehead as I took my spot near the right side of the stage. Cianne went behind her keyboard and a confident Souline took front and center.

Anne stood on the left side of the stage her guitar in hand. She sent me a nervous smile of her own. We were alike in that department, she was just as nervous as I was. When the lights became dim we started off our song. Soulines voice started off powerful she had the crowd already cheering.

As we sang I felt my heart relax. People began to bop there heads to our song and that alone reassured me. But the way Marcus's eyes glowed at me. His smile wide as he clapped his hands to the beat. He sent me a small wink his dimples popping out.

I felt my face grow hot as I continued singing. I closed my eyes letting myself get lost in our song. My confidence started to grow and I sang until my heart became filled. The whole crowd seemed amped up and I couldn't help but feel even more proud of us.

When our song came to an end we stood hand in hand to take a bow. The crowd grew wild as they cheered us on. We stepped off stage heading toward a delighted Tina. "YOU GIRLS KILLED IT"! She screamed.

We all laugh at her drunken state. I excuse myself to go to the bathroom. As I made my way to the restroom people congratulated me on my performance. It felt good that people resonated with our song.

I enter the bathroom quickly doing my business. My once straightened hair now became puffy due to the profusely sweating my body had been doing. I lightly pat my face with cold water feeling more awake.

When I was done I exit the bathroom almost toppling over Marcus in the process. "Whoa are you alright"? He asks his hands firm on my shoulders. I gasp as I immediately step back.

"I'm fine thank you" I mumble stepping back.

"I uhh... you were incredible tonight. I had no idea you were in a band". He exclaims as he shoves his hands in his pockets. His hazel eyes grow wide in amazement and it was then I noticed how white his teeth are.

"Thanks... you were great too" I say awkwardly. I was trying hard not to fidget under his gaze.

We stood quiet until he finally cleared his throat. "Maybe we should hang out sometime.... we could write a song together" he says his voice sounding hopeful.

"I don't think so but thank you for the offer" I say dismissing myself. I felt bad as I saw the disappointment in his eyes. I wanted, no needed to distance myself from him.

I just had no idea how.