Chapter 25：I dont want to lose. (1/2)

Charles and I belt out the last note.

The music that used to accompany our wistful and equally melancholic voices reach an end.

All that's left now is a heavy silence that blankets us.

...

”Wow! That was AMAZING! Your voices just melded together in perfect harmony! My heart has never felt this moved in a very long time. I'm so close to tears, even!” The host pauses when his voice shakes from feeling so emotional.

Some gentle laughter and sniffles could be heard.

Judging by the feedback we're receiving, we have a pretty good chance at winning this second challenge, the 'Karaoke Battle'.

The host continues, ”What Therysia and Charles have just shown us, it's almost as if they've been practicing together for years!”

”We did not expect this at all!” Bright-eyed, he continues to praise us to the high heavens. ”We knew Charles Boet could sing, but who knew Ren Hille's manager could sing THIS well? My heart still feels torn in two. Give it up again for Therysia Raley~!”

Thunderous clapping now ensues.

Out of breath from speaking so loud, the host muses, ”Pleasant surprises like these are what makes it more exciting for us, huh?! THESE are the type of things we LOVE discovering on OUR SHOW! WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?!” He excitedly yells to rile up the audience even further.

'YEAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!' The crowd goes crazy. Screaming and whistling soon fill the entire set.

Not used to all the attention, I start to fidget uncomfortably.

I'm wondering if this emcee has any intention of stopping any time soon?

It's nice to be complimented, but it's becoming pretty excessive, even for me.

I am so distracted that I didn't even notice that Ren and Jett are right beside me already.

”Both of you seem to have won the hearts of everybody present here. Of course, I'm pretty sure you folks at home agree with all of us as well!”

Ren bends down to my ear level. He covers his mouth partially with the back of his hand and whispers, ”Don't worry, I gotcha.”

After giving me a quick nod, I suddenly have a bad feeling about this.

With a microphone in hand, he pokes the host with his other index finger. ”Hey, hey... Have you forgotten us already? I know Ms. Raley's gorgeous and all, but Mr. Harland and I are starting to feel a bit jealous here.”

”I don't want to lose. So how about I show everyone something cute so you can show some support to my buddy and me over here.” Ren puts his arm around Jett's shoulder and pulls him close.

Ren leans his head onto Jett's, then shows his cutest smile to the audience. Winking with his mouth closed, Ren sticks the tip of his tongue out while doing an OK signal.

Every Ren (and Jett?) fan shrieks and goes ballistic at the eye candy in front of them.

Is he really doing this for me, or does he just want attention?! I can't help but eye Ren suspiciously but in the end, I sigh in relief as it seems to have worked anyway to my advantage.

If there wasn't a single Ren x Jett shipper on the internet before tonight, there'd surely be some now.

Jett's back slumps a little. His posture makes him look a little bit like a wilting flower now.

Pfft! Poor Jett.

My face beams upon thinking of something.

I'm debating whether or not I should do a bit of fanfiction search later so I can tease them about it when I get the chance!

I snicker inwardly. Scheming against both of them has thankfully put me in a better mood.

A little embarrassed, the emcee rubs the back of his neck and laughs awkwardly. ”Ahahahaha! Sorry about that, Ren.”

”I have to admit, Therysia is quite captivating in more ways than one! It's almost a waste that she's just a celebrity manager.”