The moment I opened my eyes, I immediately got out from bed. I excitedly went out of my room and is expecting to see a usual morning where Vyl would be watching T.V with a cup of coffee in his hands. But instead, I was greeted by an empty and quiet living room. Only the sound from the air conditioner can be heard.
I went to the kitchen expecting that Vyl was there eating, but still nothing. There's not a trace of Vyl's soul anywhere inside the condo. Even the food I left him last night is untouched. He hasn't eaten anything since we came home yesterday.
I bit my lower lip as I wondered where Vyl might have gone to. And then Drake came into mind. I quickly washed my face and brushed my teeth then I just put on an oversized hoodie and headed out of my condo unit.
When I got to the door of Drake’s unit, I knocked on it so hard and loud. If he was sleeping, I wouldn't be surprised if he would be startled and fall from his bed because of my loud knocks.
A moment later the door opened and it revealed the calm face of Drake who was obviously already awake. I expected that he's still in a sleepy state. A hint of disappointment crossed my face.
That would have been a funny picture.
"Is Vyl in there?" I asked immediately.
"Uhh... no? Why? What happened?"
"Stop lying and drag him out right now." I crossed my arms and raised my right brow to show him that I'm serious.
"Woah, woah. Chill, Ven." He raised both of his hands as if surrendering. He always does that. "I swear he's not in here."
He fully opened the door so I can see the inside of his unit. I don't see any sign of a green-haired guy anywhere in it.
Where did that idiot go?
"See? Not in here," he said while shrugging, proving to me that he was not lying. I rolled my eyes at him.
"Should I help you look for him?"
"No need. Thanks anyway," I said, leaving at once and immediately entered the elevator. Maybe I'll try the rooftop.
Good thing it didn't take me long to find him. I was right to look for him here on the rooftop. He's now sitting quietly near the edge. His eyes are currently closed while facing the sky as if feeling the fresh air up here.
I tiptoed towards him to try and scare him but before I got close enough, his eyes snapped open. He flashed a small smile when he saw me looking like an idiot.
I frowned at him.
"Why are you here?" I just asked when I noticed that he had no intention of speaking.
"No particular reason," he replied shortly with a weak tone.
"You didn't eat the food I cooked last night." I can't help the disappointment in my tone. I'm not used to this kind of Vyl.
"I even took the effort to make it extra delicious," I added which caused him to laugh softly. At least he laughed. He's been obviously off since yesterday.
"I'm just not in the mood to eat."
"But you haven't eaten anything!" I screamed loudly in protest after hearing his trivial answer.
Isn't he hungry?!
I didn't wait for our conversation to end. I immediately dragged him down to my unit, we arrived at the condo I pushed him to sit on the sofa.
"Watch T.V while I cook something for breakfast," I said, putting the remote on the table in front of him. He just looked at it so I clicked my tongue in annoyance.
I left him in the living room and went to my room to get my phone. I messaged Colleen that we'll be late and told them to start roaming around the university campus first for the attractions. The battle of the bands is still in the afternoon so I don't have to hurry.
Then I went straight to the kitchen to cook for our breakfast. I just threw away the food I left for Vyl because it was already spoiled. I was irritated again when I think about how my efforts last night went in vain.
In return, I made a simple meal for today. Bacon and eggs again. I’m starting to get lazy.
I called Vyl immediately after I had prepared everything on the table and we started eating.
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I exhaled exaggeratedly. In the end, Vyl only ate three spoons of rice!
It would have been two freaking spoons if I didn’t plead him to eat one more! I need to think of a way to make him cheer up. I can't bear to see this type of Vyl any longer. I'm not used to it.
I would prefer seeing him like an idiot instead of him being silent and all.
"Hey, Ven!"
I was pulled out of my thoughts when I heard someone called me. I turned to the side and saw that it was Nathan who had called me. He was standing at the door of the waiting room.
"Someone claiming to be your brother is here."
I immediately stood up because of what he said and hurried out the door. We are here in the waiting room inside the auditorium. I managed to drag Vyl here even though I was having a hard time because he was not in the mood. It's afternoon when we arrive here and, in a few hours, the battle of the bands will begin.
A familiar grin greeted me the moment I went outside the room. He immediately embraced me tight. "How's my sister?”
Instead of answering, I playfully punched his side and he groaned in pain.
"Yep, you are okay," he said while letting go from the hug.
I laughed softly. "You're early."
There are still a few hours left before the competition starts.
"So, you want me to be late?" I rolled my eyes at him. I can barely talk to him with no sarcasm mixed in our conversation. I stared at him blankly and he just laughed amusingly at my expression.
"Just kidding. I brought some of my friends. We'll go around your campus and enjoy some attractions for the meantime."
The battle of the bands will start at five o'clock in the afternoon and it's still early so we’re currently hanging in the waiting room.
"Let me introduce you to my friends." He quickly dragged me towards the group of men waiting nearby.
"Hell, stop," I refused but I think my brother is deaf because he ignored me.
"Ey buds, this is my sister, Heavenly." He introduced me and his friends greeted me warmly. This is my first time meeting his friends and I can tell that my brother is surrounded by people with the same wavelength as him.
If I have a negative image, my brother is the polar opposite. He's the little sunshine of our family. His body screams positive vibes. Whenever I'm with him, things are usually bearable. Sometimes, I wonder how we became siblings because of our opposite personalities.
I should be the one named Hellios among us. I have an awful character which fits the name Hell so well, while my brother's character is very angelic. He's very approachable and has a lot of friends. Again, very opposite of me.
Our parents have weird tastes in names.
I gave his friends one genuine smile and waved awkwardly. They even chatted with me for a while and they filled the hallway with their enthusiastic laughter.
They're not that bad. They told me some of my brother’s antics.
Well, what do you expect? He's a man. And a good-looking one at that.
They soon said goodbye and left. They were insisting for me to come but I refused because any time, the whole band will start preparing for the competition. I waved at them and went back to the waiting room. I stepped aside again from the quiet Vyl who was sitting in the corner looking like an idiot again.
I playfully nudged his shoulder. He forced a smile when he turned to look at me. I suddenly felt sad again.
"Cheer up, please." I pouted and looked at him with my puppy eyes, hoping it would work but it didn’t. I'm going to lose my mind here at the thought of being able to get his usual cheerful self back.
"Look, I'm alright. I'm not hurt," I insisted while waving my hands in front of him like a child. I just thought that maybe he’s like this because until now, he still blames himself for what is happening.
He laughed softly and messed with my hair and before looking out the window again. I just sighed. It's not working.
I don’t know what went through my mind that me want to do childish things to him. I tickled him a few times.
There are times when I would suddenly pinch his cheek, then I would suddenly slap him on the shoulder. Sometimes, I would playfully hug him or even tickle him. Yes, we are this comfortable with each other.
When I got bored because he didn’t really pay any attention to me, I stood in front of him. His brows furrowed and questioningly looked at me.
I gave him a sweet smile before squishing both of his cheeks with my two hands. I laughed because he looks like a fish. A cute green-haired fish.
I messed with his face but his expression remained poker like having no care what’s happening around him at all. I sighed heavily. What do I need to do to bring his usual self back? This is my guy best friend we're talking about. I already said before that I'm really caring when it comes to my friends.
I didn't even realize that it had already been a few hours. And I'm not even succeeding in making him cheer-up.
We glanced at the door when it opened. We smiled when we saw it was our make-up artist. Yes. We hired one for our performance.
She told us to start wearing our costumes. It's almost five. While I was preparing, I gradually began to feel nervous. We've been practicing for almost a month and now finally, it's here. I shouldn't mess this up.
Our color theme is red and black including the color of our costumes and we have our designated symbols inspired by the cards which is Heart, Diamond, Spade, Club and the Joker. It fits the name of our band well.
Rain, which is our lead guitarist, is wearing a black polo with red linings and a red loose necktie. He's in black pants and black shoes. His hair is brushed up exposing his forehead and a temporary red diamond tattoo is on his right cheek. He's the King of Diamonds.
Same with the other guys. They just changed the color of their clothes for variation but it’s still in accordance with the color theme decided by the group.
Tyrone's in red-colored polo and black pants. He chose a messy hair as his hair style. Then a temporary tattoo of a black spade symbol is on his right cheek. Meet our King of Spades.
Nathan, on the other hand, is wearing the opposite color of Tyrone's clothes. Black polo top and red bottom pants. Then a black-colored club symbol is printed on his cheek. Nathan, the King of Clubs.
Then our drummer, he's in an all-black get up. Black button-down shirt and black bottom pants. A dark red necktie is hanging on his collar. And the tattoo of a joker symbol is on his right cheek. Chris the Joker.
And lastly me, I have a temporary red heart tattoo on my right cheek. I'm wearing a dark red long-sleeved polo paired with a black mini-skirt. They made me wore black boots to maintain the gothic theme. I tied my long wavy hair in high pig tails with a red hair tie with heart designs.
I am now Heavenly, the Queen of Hearts.
