Chapter 119 - Ch. 119 Kaylee's Cousin

At first, Jacob, Adam, and Fritz did not understand why Nick had turned their duel into a duet. But when they heard how harmonious the two guitars were between Nick and Arnold, they joined the crowd cheering them on.

In no time, the tense atmosphere caused by the duel has now turned cheerful, like a party with a duet concert between the idol campus and the popular seniors. The two young men also seemed to enjoy their performance and exchanged glances as if they were communicating with their eyes alone.

People from other schools who came to see the music battle thought Nick and Arnold were old friends but had a fight over something. It was hard to believe if they said that Nick and Arnold were strangers. Their cohesiveness and harmony in a duet were largely unified, like milk and water.

They would not think Arnold had cheated by ordering his fellow to destroy Nick's guitar before this match started.

The atmosphere between them wasn't hostile or mutual hatred, but it looked like two friends who had just reconcile because they fought over something.

Kaylee, who saw the small interaction between Nick and Arnold, smiled meaningfully. She felt proud of Nick because the boy was able to make opponents become friends in an instant.

Nick was a quick temper kid, but he's also easy to bring himself. Wherever he is, Nick could make almost everyone his friends. It's especially hard to hate Nick, even though at times that kid's attitude is quite a pain in the neck sometimes.

Asking Nick for help to replace her in this music battle was indeed the right decision. Kaylee couldn't help but be proud of herself.

After finishing singing the duet song together, Nick and Arnold closed the event by playing vibration techniques with Nick on high chords while Arnold on low chords.

The sound of shouts and cheers from the audience was deafening, causing big smiles to adorn the lead guitarist. The two of them looked at each other and smiled with satisfaction at the results of today's event.

"Great play!" said Nick, stretching his right palm towards Arnold.

"You too." Arnold took Nick's hand in the same motion, and for a moment, both hands stretched firmly and friendly grip. "I'm sorry I broke your guitar. I'll buy you a new one. You earn my respect, and you deserve to take my spot in the event."

"Nah, you don't need to buy me, but I accept your apology. Regarding the event, I'm gonna take it for this month. But we didn't plan to busy ourselves in the future. So the group is still rightfully yours."

Arnold admired Nick even more, and since then, he decided not to bother Nick anymore and prefer to be friends with him.

Arnold faced his standing mic and spoke to the audience, who were eagerly awaiting what would happen after this.

"Are you feeling tired, music lovers?"

"NO!!!"

"Are you sure? Because we still have a lot more to do."

"YESS!!"

Nick cocked his head, not understanding what Arnold was trying to do, but he grinned like a Cheshire cat to hear the senior's last speech.

"I present you, Nick, and the team!!"

"WHOOOOO!!!"

Nick invited his friends onto the stage, which was immediately greeted enthusiastically by Jacob and the others.

Once on the stage, they formed a circle to discuss briefly.

"Are we going to play the song we've practiced?"

"Yes, but exclude my part. I'm bored with my song… I mean, I'm tired of the Adams song. Let Letti take over."

"Me?" Letti pointed her index finger at herself. "But I only have two songs."

"I will add it more. Do you know this song?" Nick told them a title, and luckily all of them know it.

"But we've never practiced it."

"Don't worry. Just follow my lead." Nick's statement was followed by the other's nod.

After a brief discussion, Nick and the others got ready in their respective positions. Not long after, Jacob tapped his drumstick on the hi-hat four times, and then the lively music made the crowd cheer again.

The sound of music that sounded so enthusiastic and the musicians who were handsome and gave off a strong charisma made the hearts of the girl audience melt even more.

What's more, Leticia Campbell's melodious voice overflowing with powerful yet elegant dignity completes a musical performance dominated by masculine men.

What a perfect union.

Declan, who was still standing far behind the audience, smiled proudly, seeing his baby sister on the stage. Well, she was not a baby, and Letti had made it crystal clear that she wants to fly with her own wings.

"Hey, isn't that your little princess?"

Declan glanced to the side where the music director of this campus was standing next to him.

Since when was this man here?

"I didn't expect you to come to the music battle."

"I heard about the bet. If my music team loses, the other team will take the spot schedule this month. Of course, I want to know if this team has the right to appear at the event."

Declan did not comment and turned back to pay attention to his younger sister.

"Is that... Nicholas Larson?"

"Yeah."

"So he came, after all. I thought he already forgot his duty and travel the world."

"You know him?"

"I've known him since he still a baby. Well, his sister's best friend is my cousin."

"You mean Kaylee Zouch?"

"Yup. Ah, I heard about your engagement with her. Congratz." it was not genuine congratulation from the music director.

"Why do you sound unhappy?"

"Just your feeling." was the short answer without having the intention to explain further.

"…" Declan glanced back at the stage, but this time his gaze was fixed on Nick. "So you know that Kaylee and Nick switched places."

"..."

"Isn't that why you asked me to transfer Nick to piano class at the beginning, mister Harvey? I wonder what the headmaster would do if he learned about this."

Mister Harvey exhaled a long breath before answering Declan.

"What do you want, Mister Black?"

Declan showed a devilish grin to cause the other man felt goosebumps.. "I want you to do something that only you can do."