(Part 3)

As Aaron crossed the street, ready to leave, a familiar voice echoed in his mind, "Aaron." Aaron stopped.

"Don't leave your friends behind. Stop being lonely anymore." the voice continued, "Turn around… Aaron. Don't let go of them…"

Aaron, as if recalled of something very important immediately pivoted around to find the highschoolers staring back. As soon as their gaze met, Haruf raised his arm up waving, "Come back soon."

"Be safe, Aaron," Isa added.

"Don't rush on the roads and don't start singing unnecessarily," Nagi advised.

"And make sure to return before 3:00 pm for practice," Noah chimed in.

"Goodbye~" Ren, Lou Wang, Aigou, and Alan waved.

"Got it?" Rauf added, his hairs ruffled by the wind.

Aaron caught his breath, taken aback by the unexpected display of concern. His expression obscuring, he came back.

Evan turned to Rauf confused.

Standing amid the street Aaron called, slightly hesitant, "Will… you all come along with me? There's a place I want to show you."

Alan exchanged glances with the highschoolers and well as the middleschoolers who stood clueless.

"It won't take us long. I promise, we will return soon. So… just for a little while." Aaron requested. Turning to the middleschoolers he showed his idol like beam, "Please."

Though, creeps went down the middleschoolers spine. "He's honestly creeping me out." Kenzo muttered finally halting his chase.

"I thought idols meant to touch hearts. Why is he prodding my fears instead?" Heber shuddered.

"I think he means it sincerely." Xavier said.

"I distrust everything they do and say now vice-captain, no offense." Feng added skeptic.

"There's no point in doubting, Feng. Let's go. Even if he doesn't mean it, we won't be tagged disobedient." Helios said.

"Hmph, let's see in which abyss he'll drag us now," Gabriel rolled his eyes sarcastically.

"Haha! Truly a satisfying sarcasm, Gabriel." Cassiel remarked.

Seraph chuckled awkwardly.

"Just don't say that in front of them even by mistake." Damian cautioned while Mikael nodded up and down.

Alan standing closer to Rauf gently dabbed his back, "Come on, just for a little while. You didn't come with us in Peshawar too. Don't say no now."

"Alan's right. Think of it as a breather." Isa added.

Haruf turning to Rauf, showed his innocent pout, "Please boss."

Rauf swallowed while Evan coughed.

"Pft!" Alan, Haris and Elias giggled.

"Please, please, please~" Aigou too insisted standing before Rauf.

"Tch, you all think too much." Orion scratched his hairs. Waving towards Aaron he went over asking, "Where are we going? Just a hint would be fine."

Seles adoring them chuckled amused.

"What's so funny?" Nidou clicked his tongue apathetic.

"Sigh~" Seles went, "You won't get it Head coach Nidou. It's hard you see." he patted his shoulder heading inside the hotel entrance. Yusuf and Mir followed.

"Let them go. If they are going Coach Nidou." Pedro said, soon following the two.

Nidou twitched his brow perplexed. "What is wrong with you all?" he grumbled, picking his sports drink carton up, soon heading in.

Urge from here urge from there. In the end, Rauf exhaled accepting defeat with a nod. "Yahoo!!" Noah and Aigou went.

"He agreed!?" the middleschoolers exchanged surprised glances.

"Come Kazuna. Let's not make Aaron wait now~" Senri pushed him as the rest followed.

"Come on, our beloved juniors." Elias called.

"Beloved juniors? Poor irony." Kenzo scoffed.

Ren coming over pushed Seraph while Aigou took Adam and Ryan by their hands.

"Hey, wait a minute-," Kenzo uttered as Alan pulled his gear bag.

"A minute of yours and if it rains again, we won't be able to go anywhere, your highness. Don't spoil the mood." Alan said.

Aaron waved at them as the boys soon surrounded him, he pointed towards the northwest street as they made their way. "Come big guy, we have lots of fun waiting ahead." Aaron pulled Haruf along.

Rauf's phone instantly beeping, he pulled it out. "Make sure to come back before 3:00 PM and enjoy, Rauf!" a message popped before the screen.

Rauf's eyelashes dropping. With a tap of swift fingers, he responded, shoving his phone back inside. "Okay, Seles." he murmured admiring the rain-kissed city of flowers sparkling with beauty before him.

After a 10-minute walk, the boys stood before an intricate grain patterned, rustic wooden gate; curiosity evident in their expressions.

"Where is this?" Adam inquired, rapping on the gate with interest.

Aaron chuckled softly, his hand delving into his pockets in search of a pair of keys. Upon finding them, he approached the gate and inserted the key into the lock, clicking it open with a satisfying sound.

Stepping inside, Aaron held the gate open, gesturing for the boys to follow him into the hidden sanctuary beyond. Alan, first to enter, stood in awe as he took in the surroundings.

Lush gardens surrounded them, with a winding path leading toward a glass-paned house at the center. The air was filled with the scent of flowers and the gentle rustle of leaves, creating a tranquil atmosphere that enveloped the space.

Will's ears perking up, he hopped down from Alan's shoulder, discovering the lush green habitat.

"Wow..." Poseidon gasped, his eyes wide as he took in the beauty of the scene before him.

The glass house shimmered in the sunlight, its walls almost transparent, offering glimpses of the equipment within. The boys exchanged excited whispers as they explored the garden, marveling at the intricacies of nature that surrounded them.

Noah's astonishment palpable, he turned to Aaron. "How did you manage to get this place?" he asked incredulously.

"I bought it," Aaron simply replied.

"Bought it?" Isa echoed, clearly surprised by the revelation.

"Yeah," Aaron confirmed, crossing the porch and standing proudly before the glass-panelled ateliar. "This is my studio, after all," he declared.

"Your studio?!" the middle schoolers exclaimed in disbelief.

With a smooth motion, Aaron slid open the glass panes and stepped inside, activating the lights and fans. He then proceeded to open the back doors, allowing a refreshing breeze to flow through the space.

Inside, the studio was immaculate, with numerous musical instruments, recording equipment, studio monitors, furniture, outboard gear and acoustic treatment materials arranged neatly and polished to perfection.

Seraph marveled at the pristine condition of the room, noting, "Someone must've cleaned this place."

"Yeah, the caretaker comes here frequently," Aaron explained. "And that's the second floor," he added, gesturing towards the staircase. "Feel free to explore it if you'd like."

Ezekiel's interest piqued, he nodded to Helios before heading upstairs with Ryan, Ibrahim, Noah and Adam in tow.

Kenzo looked around in awe.

Meanwhile, Alan admired the surroundings, expressing his surprise. "Who knew you had this place too?" he remarked.

"Was it surprising?" Aaron asked, tousling Alan's hair playfully.

"A big one," Senri replied with a grin.

As the others busied themselves with exploring, Rauf remained by the window, gazing out at the gardens. He opened the window and sat on the rail, letting the wind ruffle his hair as he closed his eyes, finding serenity in the calming atmosphere.

"It's amazing. I don't even feel like touching anything but at the same time touching everything!" Aigou expressed his curiosity.

"It's better if we don't touch anything. Everything looks expensive." Cassiel said.

"Yup, Aaron works here. We don't want his things to break." Elias ruffled Aigou's hairs.

"Helios, Xavier." Poseidon called, gesturing the two to sit in the veranda before the door, beside him. Haruf suddenly interrupting inquired, "Mind if I join you too?"

Poseidon nodded, "Of course, you are very welcomed."

"It's magnificent." Zachariah praised.

"Haha, good to hear this from you. Sit anywhere you like and enjoy yourself to the fullest." Aaron arranged their gear bags soon tuning the instruments next.

Kenzo immersed in the piano resting at the side, gently caressed its keys, his eyes curling downwards while his lips curved into a loving beam. "It sure has been a while…" he whispered.

"Since you last played it?" Alan interrupted looking up at him.

Kenzo glanced at him immediately rolling his eyes, "Tch, why do you appear everywhere?"

"You smiled that's why." Alan said.

Kenzo blinked, "H-uh?"

"You smiled so dashingly. I had to see that." Alan teased mischievously, revealing Zachariah's phone from behind, "I even took a picture."

"Hehe." Ren chortled from the sides.

Kenzo twitched his brow slightly embarrassed, "You multi-haired brat! Delete it…"

"Sorry~ I won't. So, why don't you smile more often instead? You don't know but your smile rivals Xavier's. Don't be so sullen all the time." Alan advised going to Kazuna who struck the bass's string.

Kenzo exhaled in disbelief.

"Hehe, he got you your highness." Heber teased.

Kenzo gave him a glare.

"My bad, my bad." Heber immediately left.

"Can you still play?" Alan inquired Kazuna.

As Kazuna adjusted the bass's strings, he glanced back at Alan with confidence. "Who do you think taught me?" he asked.

Alan chuckled and turned to Aaron, who laughed along with Evan and Haruf. "Indeed, a true musician," he remarked.