48 Harmonized With Her
"Yes. I will perform." Hexie said firmly which made Kazuki's eyebrow arch upwards.
Hexie twisted her body so she could look at Kazuki eye to eye.
"But, Boss please don't tell anyone about that. I don't want my family to know, especially my mother. Please, Boss?" She didn't want to, but she used all her might to make eyes look like a puppy's. Acting cute was not her forte.
Kazuki immediately released her from his embrace and walked towards his foldable chair. Wu Hexie almost stumbled from the sudden freedom. Once she recovered and gained her footing, she chased the male idol with flawless legs.
"Boss, please! Keep it as a secret from my mom! I'll even sing later!" Hexie grabbed his hand and forced him to turn around. But before he could turn around, he tossed a tote bag towards her which she instinctively caught causing her to let go of Kazuki's hand.
"Hmm. That's a nice offer. Okay. I will zip my mouth on this matter." She heard Kazuki say. She couldn't see him due to the large tote bag blocking the view.
"Boss, what's this?" She whispered and put the tote bag down so she could see the contents.
"Oh right, please refrain from calling me Boss whenever we're in public especially when we're around our parents. " He said nonchalantly but his eyes betrayed his voice. Hexie gulped.
"Y-Yes hubby. That will be engraved in my brain!" Hexie saluted.
"By the way, can't you use your eyes, dear wife? Those are marshmallows I bought earlier. I didn't know which one you liked so I bought one from each brand." Kazuki folded his arms as a smirk was forming on his lips.
Hexie's eyes widen at the number of marshmallows inside. Her mouth watered at the thought of eating those soft and gooey and slightly burnt marshmallows.
"Woah! Thank you dear hubby! I will be loyal to you from now on!" Hexie clapped her hands and looked at Kazuki like he was an angel.
'Yes. I totally take back what I said earlier. I will continue getting on his good side to get lots of food! Boss Hubby is a blessing!!'
"Quit looking at me like that. It's creeping me out. Stay put, I'll just get my guitar and beat box." Kazuki got goosebunps when Wu Hexie's attitude turned to different angle.
"Yes, hubby ohohoho marshmallows my babies~~"
He immediately made his way towards the house with both his hands on his pocket. Tch, she's truly a glutton.
A genuine smile escaped from his lips which Kotone caught when she emerged from the family sized tent.
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After their dinner, it was time for the performance. Kazuki handed her his precious acoustic guitar after tuning it. He was surprised Wu Hexie chose one of their least popular song which was a collaboration with a popular female soloist idol. Their fans didn't like collaborating with female idols which is very immature.
"Don't break my guitar dear wife or else..." Kazuki said while plastering on his signature sinister smile. Hexie gulped and nodded. She got even more nervous.
"Uh...good evening everyone! Since we always hear our very own famous idol band member Kei of LSS on TV and on radio or maybe even in real life, sing his heart out.
Tonight is not about him, but me. Just kidding...but not really. I will try to sing one of their songs on the spot. So please bear with my voice for a while! Hubby, don't laugh at me okay?" Hexie pouted towards Choi Kazuki. He held his urge of rolling his eyes and only shook his head.
"Go Hexie-chan!" Kotone and Hajoon clapped.
"You can do it Mochi-chan!" Kichiro cheered.
"Since tonight we'll be seeing the beautiful stars above. This song is very fitting for our small gathering." Hexie sat on her stool and held the guitar like her life depended on it.
'Okay Hexie...relax...' Athena Hexie breathed in and out until her tense muscles relaxed.
She slowly strummed to check if the chords are right.
[[ I think the universe is on my side
Heaven and Earth have finally aligned
Days are good and that's they way it should be
You sprinkle stardust on my pillow case
It's like a moonbeam brushed across my face
Nights are good and that's the way it should be ]]
Then Kazuki started playing the beat box. He kept himself from laughing when Hexie started off shaky.
[[You make me sing "Ooh la la laa"
You make a girl go "Ooh ooh"
I'm in love, love]]
Kazuki almost missed his duet lines when he heard Hexie sang a high note. Her voice suited the song more than the idol they collaborated with. Her voice was much more colder and calming.
[[ Did you see that shooting star tonight?
Were you dazzled by the same constellation?
Did you and Jupiter conspire to get me?
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right
'Cause now I'm shining bright, so bright
Bright, so bright ]]
Hexie got goosebumps when Choi Kazuki joined in and harmonized with her. Truly, Kazuki's voice was just like in their CD! It's like she was hearing their studio voices. So that means they don't use
[[ And I see colors in a different way
You make what doesn't matter fade to grey
Life is good and that's the way it should be
You make me sing "Ooh la la laa"
You make a girl go "Ooh ooh"
I'm in love, love
Did you see that shooting star tonight?
Were you dazzled by the same constellation?
Did you and Jupiter conspire to get me?
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right
'Cause now I'm shining bright (ooh) so bright
And I get lost in your eyes ]]
The three audience clapped along. Their bodies swaying with the merry yet calming music.
[[ Did you see that shooting star tonight?
Were you dazzled by the same constellation?]]
Hexie pointed at the sky after she strummed the chords.
Kazuki looked at Hexie on this part. Hexie then instinctively looked at where Kazuki was at since she saw a movement from his side.
[[ Did you and Jupiter conspire to get me?
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right
I think you and the Moon and Neptune got it right ]]
But Hexie broke the eye contact to look at the chords. She can't afford to make a mistake or the cold hearted idol might make fun if her the rest of the evening. The song is almost ending.
[[ 'Cause now I'm shining bright, so bright
Bright, so bright
Bright, so bright
And I get lost in your eyes tonight ]]
The audience clapped. Hexie beamed proudly at the three fans she just garnered. The trio just gave them a standing ovation.
"Thank you!!" Hexie bowed.
