Chapter 009

The next day, registration at the Music Club was closed because of the increase of the participants. So, the others regretted it and were sad. It's just unfair because the most deserving student to pass the club can't join just because of Sebastian's fans. They didn't think well before they joined. I only bring my guitar now, there are no more classes and the event will continue. I wanted to practice in a quiet place so, I thought I would go to the Music Department. I already asked permission and it was fine for me to go there to get some practice. I like wearing a hat now, the cap that Britt gave me yesterday plus the weather was hot so, I need it now. I got to the Music Department and I arrived just right because there was no one here. I put down my guitar first and went in the direction of the grand piano. I sat in the chair in front of it. I just wanted to play and I miss using it. (Song playing: Crazier by Taylor Swift) I stopped playing when someone clapped behind me, I also looked at it. There are many of them, there are ten people and only one woman. They were all smiling at me but I recognized someone at the back but I couldn't see him very well. "What you played was beautiful plus you have a beautiful voice too," the woman said with a smile. She is a 4th-year student, I notice from her ID. But it's not obvious because we're just the same height and her cheeks are so cute. "By the way, we are from the Music Club. I'm Sheene Luis Villaruz, club Secretary and this is Dim Yuzon, club President." Brother Dim just greeted me and I just smiled at him. It looks like they have a club meeting or maybe a rehearsal, it's embarrassing that I went here. "I'm Vienna Malvar, 2nd year from College of Political Science," I introduced myself to them. "Nice to meet you Vienna, by the way, what club did you join?" Brother Dim asked. "At your club," I replied shortly. "Really? That's why you practiced here. The one you sang a while ago, is that also the song that you will sing on the audition?" Sister Sheene asked. "No sister, I just tried." I'm embarrassed because almost all of them are already looking at me. "I'm leaving sister.. maybe you-" "You can stay here Vienna, we'll just talk and guys, introduce yourself to Vienna," Sister Sheene interrupted me. My God! I want to leave but she doesn't want to let me out of here. "Hi Vienna, I'm Patrick drummer." "Gian, bass guitarist." "Louie, bass guitarist." "Cedrick, composer." "Sam, vocalist." "Liam, vocalist." "And I am Bryan, writer, and composer." There are so many and it's a good thing that I memorized all of their names. "Bro, introduce yourself," Liam suddenly said to the guy next to him. And that's when I noticed Sebastian's presence but he didn't need to introduce himself, I already know him. "Sebastian, main vocalist." I finally heard his voice but he suddenly avoided his eyes on me. Why can't he keep staring at me every time I'm close to him? "Nice to meet you all," was my only reply. They all smiled except Sebastian. "Aren't you the niece of Professor Lozano, one of the professors of the College of Music?" Cedrick asked, and I nodded. I studied here at this university because of my uncle, he said it was better here. He encouraged me to study here, he's my dad's cousin but I'm not very close to him. "Have you met yet? Yesterday he asked us if you joined the club," Liam said, I shook my head in response. This university is too big, it's unclear if my uncle and I will meet here and I don't want to show up to him. "He will be one of the judges in the audition," Brother Dim said. It's like I want to back out because of what he said. I don't want to be able to pass the Music Club because of my uncle. "Vienna we'll talk first okay? Just practice there. Good luck and God bless your audition." I just smiled at sister Sheene. They all went on the stage while I was just looking at them. I picked up my guitar and sat down near the door. I haven't memorized the song yet but last night I started practicing it. I also started. I just strum and strum, repeating from the beginning to master even just the chorus first. My fingers are a bit tired. I've only just been stressed like this and I don't know. I don't want to disappoint Therese, plus I'm under pressure because of them. I massaged my fingers first, it was already painful and then it's already turned red. Hays, my poor fingers. "Vienna.." I stopped and turned to the one who speak, it was Louie. "You should rest, you won't be able to play when you continue that. You see, your fingers are already red and it might hurt." Louie was kind and he was concerned about me. "Here, Sebastian gives it to me," he added as he handed me the pick. Surprisingly, Sebastian lent it to me. "Seriously? But how about him?" I asked, confused. "He saw you massaging your fingers and he ordered me to give it to you. Take it Vienna." I took the pick he handed me. I immediately looked in Sebastian's direction but he was just looking at Brother Dim. "But it's just weird, at least once he didn't lend us that but when he saw you having a hard time, he lent you right away. Isn't he unfair to us?" Why is it? I became curious about him. But he had kindness even though he was very mysterious. "Please tell him, thank you," I replied. "All right Vienna, I'll be back there." When Louie left, I just looked at the pick I was holding. Sebastian's name was on it and I couldn't help but smile.