Jay-jay's POV
Excited much! Ahihihihi...
Keifer and I are going to play, and the only song they're going to play is Secret by One Republic.
So here I am, waiting. My phone is also ready. I'll take a video of them.
"I'll take one!" Ci-N offered. I gave him my phone.
"It's been a while since we started..." David said and looked at the time.
That's right! The battle of the band was supposed to start at 5pm but it was already 5:27pm. Suddenly, a man came out on stage holding a mic. He looked like the host for this contest.
"IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! WHAT EVERYONE'S BEEN WAITING FOR!" the man shouted, almost crying. What was that?
Earache!
"...THE ULTIMATE BATTLE OF THE BAND!! BUT BEFORE THAT, I'M RnC!" The host introduced himself.
But I didn't care about him because what I wanted was the battle itself. The guy had just finished speaking.
"LET'S START THE BATTLE!!!" he shouted again, and we all joined in.
I think I like the host yesterday more, with the woman holding the fishbowl. Their basis is first come first serve. We arrived second, so Keifer and he will perform second.
That's fine, so we won't be late for our duty. After all, it's still Friday to find out who the winner is. It's so nerve-wracking!
"THE FIRST TO SPREAD THE LIGHT IS SECTION C!
RAKKI 'N ROLLER!" the Host shouted again.
Doesn't this guy get tired of shouting? I'm the one who gets hurt by what he's doing. Section C came out and Rakki turned out to be their vocalist. That's probably why Rakki 'N Roller is the name of the group.
They will sing a Tagalog and English song. It's up to the band to decide which one will go first.
"What will Keifer and he sing?" Someone asked.
I flinched, because his voice was weak and he seemed to be complaining. It turned out to be Josh, our classmate who had a third eye.
"English is a secret of one republic. I'm not sure about Tagalog." I replied.
He's scary. He only speaks once and then he's like that. I just turned my attention back to the front and waited for Section C to finish. What they played and sang was good. But it didn't seem right for Rakki. They finished singing and the host came out again.
"IT'S BEAUTIFUL! THE VOCALIST IS BEAUTIFUL!" The Host said and we were surprised when Ci-N suddenly ran and was about to go up on stage but David and Calix immediately grabbed her.
Hala!
"IT'S ONLY MINE THAT VOCALIST!" Ci-N shouted.
Even though he was surprised, the Host just let him go. Ci-N was also an addict, so he just kept on going.
"LET'S LET THE NEXT ONE WHO'S GOING TO SHOW OFF.... SECTION E! THE ONLY ONE!" As usual, the host shouted out loud.
Keifer and----Wow! The guys are in business attire. Complete, even their hair and shoes are done.
Kei is handsome----Them! All of them. Yes, they are all handsome. Yuri's appearance is also arrogant. They can do business!
They took their seats and started playing. They will play like OPM for now.
"If your problem is your face. Don't worry because it's here.
The answer to all your problems with women. The cure for all the failures of men..."
"...Papa is here, Papa Cologne.
Papa is here, Papa Cologne."
That's why they look like that! These cobras are also good. That's the only thing that's ugly about their band name. The Only One?
"You'll smell rich, even if you sweat. No problem, just go to the corner.
Wherever there's a store that sells this product. Surely a hit (and you won't get a hangover), guaranteed..."
"...Use Papa, Papa Cologne.
Use Papa, Papa, Papa Cologne."
They're like Salesmen. But If that's where these guys fail, there will be many buyers. Sold out!
"If your problem is your face. Don't worry, it's here.
The answer to all your problems with women. The cure for all the failures of men..."
"...Use Papa, Papa Cologne.
Use Papa, Papa Cologne.
They received a loud applause. Isn't it? Their song is so strong.
"GO! Section E!" We shouted.
Keifer took off his coat for a moment. He also rolled up his sleeves and took off his necktie. He also unbuttoned the three buttons of his polo shirt.
The women in front were so excited. Flirtatious!
Felix also changed instruments, suddenly holding the violin. Yehey! They're going to fulfill my request.
"I need another story Something to get off my chest
My life gets kinda boring Need something that I can confess
'Til all my sleeves are stained red From all the truth that I've said
Come by it honestly I swear Thought you saw me wink, no
I've been on the brink, so..."
The power of being handsome when you know how to sing oh. The feeling you feel is also his song. I suddenly became jealous, I also want a good voice.
"...Tell me what you want to hear Something that will light those ears
Sick of all the insincere So I'm gonna give all my secret away."
I just stared at Keifer. I guess it's lucky that she's going to be his girlfriend. If I were Ella, I wouldn't have let him go. Handsome, muscular, smart, maybe rich and talented in singing----What are you?
"...This time don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secret away"
It was nice to hear his voice. He was really good. I closed my eyes and listened carefully to the song. It felt like I was right in front of him and I was the one singing.
"My god, amazing how we got this far It's like we were chasing all those stars
Who's driving shiny big black cars And everyday I see the news
All the problems that we could solve And when a situation arises
Just write into an album Send it straight to gold
But I don't really like my flow, no, so..."
I opened my eyes and was surprised to see that he was also looking at me. Suddenly, he smiled. And it seemed like my lips had a mind of their own, smiling back at him.
"...Tell me what you want to hear Something that will light those ears
Sick of all the insincere So I'm gonna give all my secret away."
Keifer enjoyed what he was doing even more. We were singing and shouting too.
"...This time don't need another perfect lie Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secret away."
I suddenly realized something. I bit my lower lip hard. Something was happening to me and I wasn't sure if I wanted it.
"Ooh, got no reason, got no shame Got no family I can blame
Just don't let me disappear I'ma tell you everything..."
I stopped suddenly. Is this normal? Is this normal for Keifer? It's not like this in the past. I can't take my eyes off him.
The performance ended, and the gang immediately headed backstage. I ended up following them.
They weren't allowed in either, so they just waited until Keifer and the others came over. They didn't wait long — as soon as Keifer spotted us, he approached.
"That was amazing! Bro, you nailed it!" they congratulated Keifer.
I just stood there observing, not wanting to join the crowd.
"Jay…" Yuri called me softly, walking closer. "…Did you like it?"
"Yeah…" I replied — and honestly, I felt like it wasn't just the performance I liked.
My eyes shifted back to the group, and my gaze met Keifer's. I immediately looked away.
My heart was racing!
"They said you requested that song?" Yuri asked.
I smiled and nodded. "I heard it on the radio the other day."
We kept chatting until I didn't even realize Keifer had approached us.
"We played your request. No 'thank you'?" he teased.
Oh my God.
I glanced behind him — I couldn't look him in the eye. My heart felt like it was on a crazy deadline, pounding like it had somewhere to be.
"T-thank you…" I mumbled, still looking anywhere but at him.
He turned to glance behind him. "Who exactly are you thanking back there?"
I didn't answer. Suddenly, he leaned his face closer to mine.
I froze — like something gripped my throat and made it hard to breathe.
"I'm right here," he said softly.
"Y-yeah… I-I know…" I stammered.
But he still didn't move away. My face burned — if this lasted any longer, I might actually die.
Why was I like this? Why did I feel like this?
Did I… like him?