Drew POV:
-2003-
It was summer. The streets of my hometown were very empty, which was odd for such a wonderful summer day.The scent of freshly cut grass filled the air, and sunlight was shining through the perfectly trimmed elm trees whose leaves hung above us. Houses lined the streets, each one as perfect and impeccably cared for as the last. Far away, the sound of other children could be heard playing. The noise barely reached my ears, because this was a sad day. My momma had just gotten a call from my daddy, and he was being transferred across the world to Europe. That meant that my momma and I would have to go with him. Which also meant
Rhythm: Chapter 11, Part 2 by FallenRavenn, literature
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Rhythm: Chapter 11, Part 2
Rhodes POV:
I watched as Zane walked away in the opposite direction of us, my eyes lingering on his back.
“Rhodes!” Strike called, causing me to turn my head towards where his voice was coming from. Strike motioned with his thumb towards the group that was rapidly moving away. I jogged up to the group, trying to catch up.
By the time I caught up, the others were already talking happily as if they had known each other for years. Even the small girl, Rebecca, was smiling softly. But, the boy from last time, Caleb, still looked very preoccupied and distant.
"So" Strike said, clapping his hand on my shoulder, "how have you and th
Rhodes POV:
I woke up the next morning, extremely groggy. My arms were wrapped around Zane’s torso, his body facing away from me. I felt his chest rise and fall with every breath he took. I sighed softly, tightening my arms around him.
The previous night, I i confessed my love to Zane. I was sure that I was going to be rejected, but he accepted my feelings, and even returned them. I was surprised that he actually accepted me, although he did hesitate slightly. Then after a short talk, Zane asked if he could spend the night. Nothing too serious happened, we watched a movie together, and the younger man never left my side. He would o
Zanes POV:
Rhodes still looked angry from the meeting with that mysterious man. I think his name was Jaden. It had already been an hour, and we were almost done with our practice. I wonder why he had looked so angry when Jaden tried to talk to me. Was he jealous? Nah, that’s impossible. I know he doesn't love me the way I love him. I am in love with Rhodes. Since when have I felt this way about him? I didn't even notice it happen. My mind continued to wander through the possibilities of why Rhodes reacted the way he did.
“Since both of you are zoning out today,” Strike practically yelled, snapping my attention back to my s
Zanes POV:
Rhodes clung onto me as I rubbed his back gently. I could feel warm teardrops fall onto my shirt as Rhodes took a deep breath in. I lowered my head down next to Rhodes’ ear before whispering to him gently.
“It going to be okay, I’m here for you.” I felt his grip on the back of my shirt tighten.
Rhodes stood up straight and released my shirt, regaining his composure.
“Come on, go sit down, I’ll go get you something to drink.” I walked with Rhodes to the couch slowly. He sat down with a heavy thud and leaned his head off the back of the couch. I stared at the older man for a few seconds b
Rhodes POV:
It has already been a week, but Zane wouldn't answer any of my calls. I have tried texting him, I even went to his apartment, but no one ever answered. I opened my phone and tried to call him again. I shifted on my couch, trying to get comfortable as the waiting tone rang in my head. Why isn't he answering? A soft click ran on the other end of the line, and I heard a soft, hoarse voice let out a gruff grunt as a greeting.
"Hello, Zane? It's me, Rhodes." I heard a small intake of breath, as if the person on the other end of the phone was surprised.
"Zane? Are you there?" I repeated, concerned.
'Y-yeah. Sorry, I've been sick f
Rhodes POV:
After that day, Roxy has started coming to our practice regularly, which is awesome for me, being that I don't get to see her that often. Balancing work at the talent agency and being in the band was hard enough without having to think about Roxy. Not to mention she has been watching Zane a lot. I wonder if she likes him. I think that they could be really good friends. I let out a heavy sigh, opened my eyes, and sat up with a yawn to get ready for work. Why do I feel jealous when I think about that?
I walked into the bathroom, changed and left my apartment to walk the three blocks to work. I have to focus. Today, they are intro