♫ Drew ♫
I woke up when I heard soft knocks on my door. I checked the time on my wall clock and it was already two in the afternoon.
“Drew, Kevz is waiting for you downstairs,” Isma informed me when I opened the door so I asked her to tell him I’ll just wash up and be down in a minute.
I did just that and changed my shirt before I go down. There I saw Kevz lounging on our couch while looking at his phone.
“What’s up?” I asked but instead of answering, he just showed me his phone.
It was a picture of Les with the guy they call Pete. They seem to be at a restaurant, sitting next to each other, smiling.
“You’re too slow, man” Kevz smirked as he shake his head.
“We’ve talked…” I told him and he creased his forehead at me. I told him everything Leslie and I talked about earlier and I made sure I didn't miss out on any detail.
“You mean you slept with her? I mean, in her unit?” he asked. Out of everything I said, that was the only thing he picked up.
“You silly! I did!”
He chuckled at his stupidity. “Fine, fine! Let’s not talk about that yet,” he even waved his hand, referring to my sleepover at Leslie’s place. “So what are you planning to do? Why don’t you court her again?” he suggested.
“I’m not sure. I feel like she won’t like it if I pursue her now. I was thinking of taking it one step at a time or just letting things go their way,” I responded.
I’m confident that we can still fix things between us since she said she still loves me. But Kevz thinks otherwise.
“I don’t think that’s the right way to go. This Pete guy is determined to win her. He’s even willing to move over from France and Partner told me back then that he’s got a chance if he’s here. So don’t give me your one-step-at-a-time bullshit. If he won over you, you’ll regret it forever!”
I clapped my nape out of frustration. It seems like Pete is my biggest rival and he messes up my mind.
I don’t’ want to lose her but I don’t want to force her, especially if she’s still confused or scared or hesitant about us. Especially not if she’s already moved on.
“Let’s go!” I told Kevz. It was almost three in the afternoon and if we chat longer, we’ll be late and Kellen will make sure we won’t hear the end of it.
“Don’t worry, man. I’ll help you out!” he smiled and tapped my shoulder.
Even if this guy’s a jerk, I know he loves Leslie. Even if I’m the biggest asshole on earth, I know I’m still the one written on his ballot and he won’t let our love story end just like that.
♫ Kevz ♫
I can see the sadness in Drew’s eyes when I showed him Lemon and Pete’s picture. So when I found out what they talked about, I made it my mission to help them get back together.
Everyone was already there when we got to the studio. I was about to go upstairs, to the terrace, when Kip stopped me. “Not now, Lemon’s talking to someone there.”
Even if the doesn’t’ say it, I already have an idea who she’s talking to. I’m pretty sure there’s no one else there with her other than Pete.
Drew sat on the couch, head bowed down. I’m sure he heard what Kip said, hence his reaction and I feel dejected for my friend.
I sat next to him, tapping his knee for comfort. He looked up to give me a faint smile. I guess it’s right for him to prepare himself for situations like this. Whether we like it or not, we have to accept the fact that there’s still no assurance for both of them.
After thirty minutes, Lemon came down followed by a gorgeous man. I looked at Drew, still looking sullen. I wanted to tease him but I don’t know what he’ll do.
“Let’s start with practice?” Lemon asked, eyeing all of us.
“Sure, we’re just waiting for you,” Kip told her.
“Let me just send him off,” and Kip nodded. “Oh, by the way, Pete these are my brothers from another Mom, Roj and Homme. My cousin and Kellen's twin, Kip. Another brother from a different Mom and my BFF next to Kale, Kevz. And of course Drew...”
“Your ex and the love of your life,” Pete finished. Lemon smiled while Kale and Kellen gasped, Hollywood style. Even the rest of us turned to Drew whose forehead is now creased.
“Yes, my ex,” Lemon responded casually. We shook Pete’s hand, all of us except for Kellen. “So, let's go?” she asked him and he quickly nodded and followed Lemon out.
“Love of Lemon's life…” Roj teased.
“Aren’t you happy?” Homme asked.
Drew’s not responding to their antics but he looked happy. Even if he’s trying his best not to smile, his eyes show it.
We started preparing as soon as Lemon came back but she slump on the couch and sighed. “Why do you look exhausted?” Kellen asked.
“Jetlagged, hangover,” she replied. “I wanted to nap after Drew left but then Pete called and invited me for lunch,” she told her before lying down, with her head resting on Kellen’s legs.
As she was so tired, she didn’t even notice the surprised look on everyone’s faces after hearing what she said. Even Drew was surprised as he didn’t expect Lemon her to say that.
“Drew visited you early?” Homme asked, intrigued.
“He slept over,” she responded casually.
“What? And what did you do?” Kale pried.
“We sleep of course!” Lemon answered.
“You’re both drunk and you just sleep? Yeah right!” Kale added.
“Wow, Mikael! What do you think of me? What do you think of Drew?”
“You’re so irritating!” Kale spat. “I know you won’t give in just like that. Drew, on the other hand…”
Drew looked at him while fixing his drumset. “I didn’t do anything…” he muttered.
“Don’t be harsh on Drew!” Lemon refuted. “ He’s a good boy! We really just sleep,” she explained.
“As in?” Kellen asked.
“We kissed, ok?” then she looked at us, one by one while Drew swallowed hard. “But that was it! I fell asleep and Drew didn’t take advantage of that. It’s a pity though…” she pouted and everyone laughed.
“You silly!” Kellen told her off.
“Yeah right! I’m sure you’d be waiting for the details of that, unfortunately, we didn’t get there!”
“Of course!” Kale and Kellen responded in unison.
“Crays! Let’s go!”
It was almost four in the afternoon when we started with the practice. Kip would sometimes call for a break as Lemon really looks exhausted.
Homme even asked her if we’ll continue with our gig since she looks dead tired, but she refused not to. She said it would be embarrassing since we’ve committed to doing it.
We stopped practicing at seven then everyone went to rest. Our gig’s at nine so we’re leaving after dinner.
“You ok, Lem?” she nodded and laid down on the couch again, resting his head on my legs this time. I then start to massage her head gently.
“Gosh Partner, I might fall asleep!” she exclaimed as she held my hands to stop me, but I didn’t until she closed her eyes. Seconds after, someone flicked my ear.
When I screamed in pain, Lemon opened her eyes, looking at me while I turn to look at who did it. Of course, it’s none other than Drew and he’s scowling at me.
He mouthed ‘asshole’ which made me laugh. “You do it then. I need to get ready anyway,” then I gently lifted Lemon’s head to stand up. “You can’t be jealous if you’re not the boyfriend, you know?” I whispered before running upstairs quickly.
After getting ready, I went down and saw Drew staring at Lemon while she was still laying on the couch. “Partner, haven’t you melted already?”
She shook her head without opening her eyes, “Why?”
“Drew’s been staring at you for a while now,” then I laughed out loud.
“You’re really crazy!” she laughed as she looked stands up and look at Drew. “Is it true?” she then asked him. “Were you really staring at me?”
My laugh grew louder when Drew blushed after hearing Lemon’s question. Even I can’t believe she’d ask him that.
Drew shook his head at her then she turned to me. “See? You’re just imagining things!” she snapped before standing up, snatching her bag from the couch, and getting into the restroom.
‘Did I see it right? She looked sad and irritated by Drew’s reaction? Ugh, this jerk! He should have nodded instead of shaking his head. It looks like his balls escaped to somewhere again!’