Chapter 54: Chapter 54

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~Cause we were just kids when we fell in love

Not knowing what it was

I am not giving you up this time

Darlin 'just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own

And in your eyes you're holding mine~

His voice was wonderfully calming, and he was simply staring at me as if I was the only person he could see right now. I didn't even notice the people surrounding me since I was so focused on Dwyne.

Before continuing the song's chorus, he gave me a big, sweet smile.

~Baby, I'm dancing in the dark

With you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass

Listening to our favorite song

When you said 'you look a messed',

I whispered underneath my breath, but you heard it

Darlin 'you looked perfect tonight~

I'm not sure whether it's just me, but his gaze was filled with affection. It's as though what the music says is also what he wants to say to me.

Right now, I just felt loved and valuable. This is the first time something like this has happened to me. It only takes a little effort to make me happy. Because, even from the beginning, I never felt loved.

To be honest, I don't have much faith in love. You can say that I underestimate the power of that love and feelings, since how can I truly believe it if I have never experienced it?

~Well, I found a woman stronger than anyone I know

She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home

I found a love to carry more than just my secrets

To carry love, to carry children of our own~

I'm curious if he's ever been in love before. He didn't say anything to me at all. I inquire, but he, too, avoids the subject.

'Why would he even bring it up?' It's not like meddling in other people's affairs is my business, duh! 'I won't compel him to say anything if he doesn't want to.' It's up to him; if he wants to tell me something, I'll listen. If not, then I won't compel him, as I previously stated.

~We are still kids but we're so in love

Fighting against all odds, I know we'll be alright this time

Darlin 'just hold my hand

Be my girl I'll be your man

I see my future in your eyes~

If you ask me, I once had feelings for someone.

But it's been a while. That child's name slipped my mind. Was that Darren...Erick? That's right! Oh, right! It's Derick!

I liked that man back then because he stood up for me against the bullies. He was nice, perhaps on par with Axry's.

I met Derick almost at the same time I met Axry. A few days before I met Axry, I met Derick.

Okay, I'll confess it: I used to have a thing for Axry. But I had a stronger crush on Derick at the time.

'That was in the past; that isn't the case now.'

~Baby, I'm dancing in the dark

With you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass

Listening to our favorite song

I have faith in what I see, now I know I have met an angel in person

She looks perfect, I don't deserve it

You looked perfect tonight~

He ended the song, and the audience applauded.

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