On That Stage
Blessed With You
Nick
*nervous* so Sarah.. We've been together for what
Sarah
*mumbling* just left can you believe that *upset*
Sarah
*voice picking up* she thinks that she did more of that project than me when honestly i think it was about equal *ticks her tongue as she takes a bite*
Sarah
*takes a sip of her wine* hmm? Yea… Sounds about right
Nick
And you're about to graduate university
Sarah
Whats this about Nick.. You're stating the obvious
Nick
Well.. *ques the waiter*
Nick
Sarah I been thinking about this for a while now and
Sarah
and i forgot to tell you the most important part! She told the professor that she did ALL the work!
Nick
*furrowing his brow* ENOUGH!
*the restaurant falls quiet*
Nick
lets just call it a night *gets up*
Sarah
*ticks her tongue* are you kidding me… He yells at me and acts like I'm the villain!
After paying the check in the car
Only the hum of the engine can be heard as even the radio is switched off
Nick
*drops Sarah off at her house*
Sarah
*gets out of the car*
Nick
You guess *furrow his brow with a twinge of hurt*
Nick
Wow "i guess" that's my answer then!
Sarah
What? Answer to wha-
Richard
*knocks on sarah's door*
Sarah
*on her bed preparing for her project*
Richard
Well sarah i have some important-
Sarah
Oh dad you didn't hear did you!
Sarah
Rachel totally threw me under the bus with the professor
Richard
Sarah i was talking
Nicole
Hey Nick what happened
Nick
*in the car driving Nicole*
Nicole
i thought you were gonna pop the question with Sarah~
Nick
*ticks his tongue* yea... Well we're taking a break
Nicole
Huh?! Isn't that just denial when somebody gets dumped?
Nicole
*gasp* did she say no?!
Nick
No... I never asked... She was too occupied by her drama with Raquel *eye roll*
Nicole
ah... You mean Rachel...
Nicole
Wait were you going to ask when she was mad about something
Richard
Sarah i was taking, and you cut me off
Sarah
Well i did but its like super annoying Rachel totally lied...
Richard
...*furrowing his brows*
Sarah
Ah... Sorry not important right now... What were you saying
Richard
*sighs* Sarah your mother, and i already talked about it and we want to sell the house
Sarah
*eyes widen* oh... That's awesome! I already have plans on getting an apartment after graduating...
Richard
to be closer to nick… *smiles* he's a good kid though I'm not to sold on him being perfect for you..
Richard
*laughs* if he makes you happy... Then i have nothing to say
Richard
Oh what was this about rachel?
Nick
she wasn't exactly mad but upset about something that girl did
Nicole
Dude read the room! That was totally not the right setting for a proposal
Nick
I know that's why retreated
Nick
And if she can't put aside what's bothering her to listen to me now... How do i know she will listen when we're married
Nicole
No but you didn't even listen to her considering you only know very little on what she was telling you…
Nick
Okay… Yes i was too nervous to realize how upset it made her but... I just wanted to see her smile as she said yes
Nicole
*cringe* EW... who are you and what happened to my brother...
Nicole
You always listened first... But you so jumped the gun and got impatient... You should apologize for snapping at her
Nick
Yea i already know that Nicole... But how
Nicole
hmm how'd you guys meet... Wasn't it at karaoke?
Nick
Yea my friends dragged me there, and she was singing beautifully i couldn't help but join in
Nicole
*cringe* EW… Gross still don't recognize the nick your describing, but yea do that
Nicole
here i texted her the address *snatches Nick's phone*
Sarah
Thanks for listening to m- *ding*
Richard
No problem Sarah that must be nick i suppose you had plans
Sarah
Love you dad i'll see you later
Sarah
I did cut him off while he was saying something important...
Sarah
I hope he forgives me....
Nicole
No it isn't you love her right
Nicole
Then go get her *pushes him onto the stage*
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Look up "Blessed with you/Ai Records"
Nick
🎵Woke up to the sunlight streaming through the trees🎵
Nick
🎵Your hand in mine feels like a gentle breeze🎵
Nick
*stepping down the stage stairs*
Nick
🎵God Blessed me with you in ways i never knew🎵
Sarah
*smiles her fingers covering her lips*
Nick
🎵A love so pure, so steady, so true🎵
Nick
*hands a mic to sarah with a soft smile*
Nick And Sarah
🎵For better or for worse you got me and i got you🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵through every storm we stand and make it through🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵You gave me your strength your patience your honesty🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵God Blessed me with you now i finally see🎵
Nick
🎵We built this home with laughter and with tears🎵
Nick
🎵Through every triumph and all our fears🎵
Nick
🎵I might not say it as often as i should🎵
Nick
🎵But loving you feels so understood🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵For better or for worse you got me and i got you🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵Through every storm we stand and make it through🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵You gave me your strength your patience your honesty🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵God Blessed me with you now i finally see🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵Who would i be without the love we've grown🎵
Nick
🎵You're my shelter, my heart, my cornerstone🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵Every step we take, every vow we renew🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵I thank the heavens for giving me you🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵For better or for worse you got me and i got you🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵Through every storm we stand and make it through🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵You gave me your strength your patience your honesty🎵
Nick And Sarah
🎵God Blessed me with you now i finally see🎵
Nick
*bends onto one knee*
Nick
Sarah will you make me the happiest man by marrying you
Sarah
*tears with a smile* YES! YES!
Nick
*spins Sarah around into a gentle but excited hug*
Sarah
*giggles grasping Nick into a tender but firm his hug*
Only Family I Need
Peter
*knocks on the door*
Lola
*opens door* oh Peter so nice to see you
Peter
about an hour ago i wanted to surprise everybody
Lola
That… how nice of you… Are you staying here
Peter
oh no i got myself a hotel room not to far away
Peter
... Anyway how's life Jared did you get that promotion
Peter
What? It's not like you guys update me on these things
Lola
so bring it up like It's nothing... You know how much he wanted that promotion
Jared
Its fine Lola he didn't mean to..
Jared
he is right after all…. I didn't let him know
Lola
humph, *crosses her arms glaring at peter*
Peter
*rolls his eyes* Okay that's enough i can obviously see that I'm not wanted here
Kira
Oh peter when did you get here
Kira
Oh please stay for dinner
Peter
I suppose if you insist
Lola
TSK really playing coy now
Peter
... *furrowing his brows*
Kira
It's been a while since we talked you must be busy up in new york
Peter
hmm… Yea the newspaper is doing an overhaul and trying to get the younger generation interes-
Lola
Oh Jared you are team lead, so you're working on that really IMPORTANT project right with company R
Jared
That's right but i told you not to tell anybody about that project
Lola
oh please it's all family here right~ peter
Lola
You won't go telling those folks in the newspaper about this
Peter
Jared you see what she's doing right
Peter
Tomorrow if you see in the news about your project look towards your left
Jared
Really peter Lola isn't going to blame you like some child
Peter
Are you serious right now she would most definitely do that
Peter
You see it don't you kira!
Kira
I'm staying out of it
Peter
really?! This is the welcome i get i guess next vacation i'll spend it elsewhere
Peter
This was a waste of my time
Peter
*walks out the door*
Lola
TSK how childish of him
Jared
Lola don't listen to him... He's always been like that
Kira
Lola you aren't going to leak that project, are you?
Lola
What?! *furrowing her brows in defense* i would never put my fiancé's job in jeopardy like that
Kira
Okay sorry i was just making sure
Lola
oh i should head on home its getting late
Jared
i'll go grab my wallet
Lola
oh no sweetie you have that important meeting in the morning i wouldn't want you to sleep in... i love you
Lola
I'll see you tomorrow
Peter
*notices a cafe still open* ah.. whats a cafe doing open at this hour?
Peter
*parks and heads inside*
Peter
hey excuse me what's that?
Barista
Hmm, oh that's for open mic
Peter
Hmm *slightly interested*
Peter
And when is open mic night
Barista
Every night… You're welcome to go up there
Jared
Oh Lola forgot her bag
Kira
oh doesn't it have her keys in there
Jared
Right... I'll be right back
Jared
*climbs into his car and drives*
Jared
*turns the corner noticing Lola entering a hotel*
Jared
what? Is she doing at a hotel *mumbles to himself*
Jared
*walks into the hotel*
Jared
*catches a glimpse of Lola*
Daven
*on a couch in the hotel lobby*
Daven
Dear i told you not to shout *hugs Lola*
Lola
But i got you news Jared is working with company R
Daven
Aren't they rivals though
Lola
Something about the feud being fixed through this project or something
Daven
Very good dear... Oh, I got you something
Daven
*pulls out a necklace*
Lola
Oh how beautiful i love it almost as much as i love you
Jared
I suppose peter was right about you when he said you were a chameleon
Lola
TSK i never liked that brother of yours
Jared
I in fact am very grateful towards my brother
Jared
Though i do owe him plenty of apologizes
Lola
This is all your fault if you treated me better
Jared
To blame me for you committing adultery that's very rich
Jared
Coming from a woman so cheap
Jared
Ah another think return my ring
Lola
TSK *slams the ring into Jared's hand*
Lola
i am way out of your league anyways humph
Jared
*walks out the hotel*
Jared
*climbs back in his car*
https://www.youtube.com/@AiRecordsNStuff
Look up "[The Only Family I Need/Ai Records]
Peter
It's been awhile since i did this so if you would please bare with me *awkward chuckle*
Café shares genuine laughter with him
Peter
🎵dust on my boots, Fire in my veins🎵
Jared
🎵I'm done with the hurt done with the chains🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter
🎵they say i'm the villain, they paint me in black🎵
Jared
🎵 God, i need you to bring me back🎵
Jared
🎵the only family i need is you above🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter
🎵Jesus, your mercy, your endless love🎵
Jared
🎵Take my rage break me from this cage🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter
🎵Light my soul in this darkest age🎵
Peter
🎵I'm tired of the whispers🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter
🎵fake smiles burning like🎵
Jared
🎵fire in their eyes🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter
🎵I've been the scapegoat, their bitter blame🎵
Jared
🎵but God i know you call my name🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter
🎵The only family i need is you above🎵
Jared
🎵Jesus, your mercy, your endless love🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter
🎵take my rage, break me from this cage🎵
Jared
🎵light my soul in this darkest age🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Jared
🎵every time they left🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Jared
🎵but you hold me steady🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Jared
🎵the only family i need is you above🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter
🎵Jesus your mercy your endless love🎵
Jared
🎵take my rage break me from this cage🎵
Peter on stage in the Cafe
Peter
🎵light my soul in this darkest age🎵
Peter
*huffing for air with a smile as he slightly waves*
Jared
*taking deep breathes*
Something's Missing
Morning rays sprinkle in through the blinds
in a snall studio apartment shaded and still
The alarm clock blares almost as if in slow motion
Benson
*roll over to sit up tugging the covers off*
Benson
*rubbing his face awake*
Benson
Another day another dollar...
Benson
*meandering to get dressed*
Benson
*Walks out the door*
Benson
*enters the elevator*
Carol
*snarky* Oh if it isn't miss perfect
Lily
*unfazed as she walks by*
Carol
What's the matter cat got your tongue
Carol
Why not go tattle to the team director... Hmm... Dear old daddy can get anybody out your way right~ little miss perfect
Lily
*furrowing her brows in defense*
Lily
This isn't some k drama Carol
Lily
The real world is much... Much harsher *sneers*
Jared
*walks out of the office* what is the problem here
Carol
*follows Jared out of the room*
Benson
*heads to his desk*
Lily
Um hey Benson tomorrow is saturday
Benson
Hmm oh i guess it is
Lily
*smiles* i was thinking o-
Nick
Hey Benson! Can you come give me a hand here the copier is jammed again
Benson
Ah, sure thing Nick
Benson
*heads over to the copy room*
Nick
*awkward* hey so i don't know if you know this but I'm getting married soon
Benson
Oh really congratulations man
Benson
*fixing the copier*
Nick
Right so i was wondering since i don't have any brothers would you be one of my best men
Nick
Yea we've known each other since college
Nick
your one of the longest friendships I've had
Benson
Oh... (i thought he didn't like me)
Benson
Yea if you want me there i'll be there
Benson
And congrats again she's a very lucky lady
Nick
Nah I'm the lucky one *smile bashfully*
the two walk out of the copy room - copier fixed good as new
The day passes quiet and slow
Benson
*leans back in his chair*
Benson
(what's this feeling - discontent…. No.. Unease... I don't think It's that either)
Benson
(it's not like I'm unhappy...)
Benson
*leans forward looking at his computer*
Benson
(but i cant say I'm all that happy either)
Benson
*pauses turning to face lily*
Benson
Hey lily... whats up?
Benson
i was just about to grab a bite want to join?
Lily
*smiles bright* um if you dont mind the company
Benson
*softly smiles* not at all
Carol
*watches the two leave with a snarky snicker*
At the cafe across the street
Lily
Hmm (is that a stage? When did they add that? In fact since when was this a cafe)
Benson
Whats wrong... this is one of my favorite places to go
a teenage boy jumps on stage with a few friends and tgey starts singing
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Look up [I stepped in poo/KrayzAltEgo]
Luke
🎵I was strollin' down the lane🎵
Luke
🎵nothing to complain🎵
Luke
🎵then i felt that sticky goo🎵
Tony/Luke/Kai
🎵I stepped in poo!🎵
Luke
🎵It stinks up the air🎵
A few people nod crossing their arms
Luke
🎵i do a little dance🎵
Tony/Luke/Kai
🎵i stepped in poo!🎵
Luke
🎵i bite back that shouted curse🎵
Luke
🎵Could this day get any worse🎵
Luke
🎵It stinks up the air🎵
Luke
🎵i do a little dance🎵
Tony/Luke/Kai
🎵i stepped in poo!🎵
Luke
🎵now im tiptoeing on my way🎵
Luke
🎵Trying not to spread this foul display🎵
Luke
🎵Who knew cow trails🎵
Luke
🎵came with this stress🎵
Luke
🎵It stinks up the air🎵
Luke
🎵i do a little dance🎵
Tony/Luke/Kai
🎵i stepped in poo!🎵
The cafe cheers for the boys as they step off the stage
Lily
Oh wow... its catchy and fun
Lily
*shyly blinks towards Benson*
Lily
(This is his favorite place to go...)
Lily
(There are people singing...though they are just kids...)
Lily
(Plus it's over a meal...)
Benson
I'll go pay the bill i'll be right back
Lily
Um… Yea… I mean yes...
Benson
*grabbing her bag of the seat*
Benson
Hm? Why do you have a coat...?
Benson
It's pretty warm outside...
Lily
Oh… I tend to get cold easily….
Lily
Like my dad likes to always say
Lily
It's better to have it and not need it-
Benson
Then to not have it and need it
Benson
My mom likes to say that a lot
Lily
*giggles* i guess it's a parent thing
Benson
I guess so *smiles*
Lily
D... I mean team director?! *nervous*
Benson
Hello team director *unfazed*
Mark
What's this i hear about you two dating!
Lily
Why that sly... *fist clenches*
Lily
Team director... We just went out for lunch...
Lily
As colleagues that's all really
Mark
*glaring at Benson* hmm...
Mark
Well boy what do you have to say about it?
Benson
I mean we had a meal together
Mark
and i mean what are your intentions with mt daughter!
Carol
You're kidding right?
Carol
Lily is the team director's daughter
Carol
Everybody knows that
Nick
Well Benson has always been one to mute gossip
Nick
If he isn't told directly by the parties involved
Nick
He tends to forget ever hearing about it
Mark
Well then i suppose if it is true you had no idea
Mark
Then i will leave it be for now
Mark
But i will be watching you hear me boy
Carol
TSK *ticks her tongue walking away*
Lily
Phew *sighs out in relief*
Lily
I'm sorry about that benson
Lily
I didn't mean to hide it from you
Benson
It's fine it doesn't really bother me either way
Benson
your dad being our boss doesn't change the fact
Benson
That you're a great friend
Lily
Oh…. a.. Great friend
Lily
Right... Um excuse me for a moment
Carol
*snickers* oh i see now
Carol
It's a one-sided crush isn't it oh little miss perfect~
Lily
so what... How's it going with trying to sway an engaged man
Carol
*sneers* oh please soon enough Lola will be tossed to the side
Lily
Keep on thinking that
Lily
(she's not wrong Kira told me Lola was already history but...)
Lily
(that doesn't mean he's ready to leap back into dating anybody especially the likes of Carol)
Lily
Whatever... It's your life
Benson
*already in the elevator*
Lily
Oh right... The day's over...
Benson
since it's Friday…. I could stay out a little later tonight..
Benson went home to clean up before heading to the café
Barista
Oh,,, hey you're back again
Barista
your usual table is available
Benson
Actually i was wondering
Benson
How does one get up on open mic
Barista
Oh its first come first served
Barista
If it's open you just hop on up
Https://www.youtube.com/@AiRecordsNStuff
Look up [Something's Missing/Ai Records]
Benson
🎵through the broken blind🎵
Benson
🎵empty streets hum a quiet tune🎵
Benson
🎵something's missing under this blue🎵
Benson
🎵cat's by the window🎵
Benson
🎵chasing the breeze🎵
Benson
🎵no plans no calls just the rustling trees🎵
Benson
🎵heart's not heavy🎵
Benson
🎵but it don't feel light🎵
Benson
🎵what is this feeling🎵
Benson
🎵it's not quite right🎵
Lily
(this was it right...)
Benson
🎵when the skies are gray🎵
Benson
🎵when it all feels stray🎵
Benson
🎵to let your heart say🎵
Benson
🎵what is this feeling🎵
Benson
🎵that won't go away🎵
Benson
🎵coffee's warm, but it tastes off today🎵
Benson
🎵like a memory lost that slipped away🎵
Benson
🎵but there's something out there🎵
Benson
🎵maybe it's a dream🎵
Benson
🎵i forgot to chase🎵
Benson
🎵maybe it's a name🎵
Benson
🎵maybe it's nothing🎵
Benson
🎵just passing through🎵
Benson
🎵or maybe it's something🎵
Benson
🎵when the skies are gray🎵
Thunder rumbles lightning flashes and the rain pours heavier
Benson
🎵when it all feels stray🎵
Benson
🎵to let your heart say🎵
Benson
🎵what is this feeling🎵
Benson
🎵that won't go away🎵
The café shares in genuine cheers
Lily
Woah... I didn't know he could sing like that *blush*
Benson
What are you doing here
Benson
*smiles* would you like to grab some dinner while your here
Lily
*bites at her lip* on one condition
Lily
You know this is a date!
Benson
Huh?! *slight blush from surprise*
Lily
*sudden burst of confidence* i like you
Benson
woah... (wait... That feeling... its gone...) *smiles*
Benson
i can't believe the answer was in front of me all along...
Benson
Lily, I like you too
Benson
You were my answer all along... *taking her hand in his*
Benson
ignoring that feeling was never the answer
Benson
But by embracing it... I found you
Benson
So Lily as childish and immature as it sounds would you be my girlfriend
Lily
*blinks before slipping a genuine giggle* only if you will be my exclusive boyfriend
Benson
It would be my honor
the two sat down for their meal and enjoyed the rest of their evening
And the many more that followed
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