Intro: Evasion
It had always been so easy to make up excuses.
I'm two years older. She's in high school. I'm not jealous. We're just friends.
Excuses kept them in their safe zones. It was the perfect position to be in. Their excuses allowed them to acknowledge and live their reality while simultaneously pretending it never existed. As long as they had excuses, they could allow themselves to fall foe each other and still deny the obvious truth.
It was perfect, wasn't it?
But they had forgotten that excuses got old and denial was more fragile than the most delicate heart.
Everyone could see it in them. They could tell by the songs that he sand and the constant fumbling of words when she was around. They could tell by the way she shut down at the sight of possible competition or by the subtle blush that her makeup failed to hide every time he passed by. The world wasn't blind, but then again, neither were they.
So why, then, were they holding themselves back?
It was a question that no one could answer but a problem that could easily solve itself. Opportunities were plentiful and easy to come by; it was choosing between them that truly made all the difference.
They both knew what they wanted, and they were both ready to chase after it with all their might. The problem was that they could easily run after it so hard that they would pass right by. It was this risk that held them back. Overshooting a goal could prove to be more devastating than never pursuing it to begin with.
But it was a risk they had to be willing to take.
Their opportunity for happiness was coming fast. The question was whether or not they would be willing to catch it. The time had finally come for them to step away from their comfort zones, stop making foolish little excuses, and embrace their reality because sometimes, all something really needed was to be given a chance.
Perhaps, all that Nat and Rosalina needed was to give themselves a chance.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Naked Brothers Band or any of the characters assosiated with the TV series. Any original characters belong to me.
AN: Yes I know I missed the official release date. There's no need to rub it in my face .
But it's finally here! The long awaited Autumn Eyes is up! You'll soon notice that the structure of the story is a bit different, and the writing might be a bit different, too. I'm experimenting a little, but I promise that it'll all pay off. Enjoy!
And for those of you who are wondering, I will be continuing A Time For Goodbyes. I'm going to be updating both. Don't worry.
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