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
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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
Comments
Kuroi tenshi
My heart was pounding the whole time I was reading this, great job!
2025-07-13
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