Chapter 3: A Night to Remember
(Codys POV)
As Adrian took back his things, I couldn't help but feel disappointed. I never wanted to leave that magical world they created. Casey carefully climbed down with James on his back. The little boy already had a knowing smirk on his face. With no help at all from his older brothers, he danced his way over to me giggling. Taking my hands, he lead me in a waltz looking proud of himself. "So, how did you like my concert?" He asked, moving in time to a music only he could hear. "Did I outdo your ipod?" He looked up and stuck his tongue out.
I laughed at his playful attitude, spinning him around, earning a giggle in delight. "Fantastic! That was you?" I asked, with a new found respect for the boy. He nodded, a sparkle of pride in his eyes. I wondered if it would be impolite, but I just had to know. "James I don't mean to upset you, but you can't see, how are you getting around so easily?" I questioned, my curious nature getting the better of me. His face lit up, and he began lightly tugging at my hands.
"Gimme, I'm not goin to hurt ya." He said gently, sounding like his older brother. " And shut your eyes, so ya can see like me." He ordered, the musical tone in his voice shinning through. I did as he said, and felt him pull me into a kneeling position. The first thing I felt was the smoke, then the cool touch of the wooden floor under us. "Now listen, and see!" He commanded gently. He placed one of my hands over his heart, and I could feel the beating travel up to my shoulder. I could feel his entire bodies rhythm, the blood rushing around, the air quickly entering and leaving his tiny lungs. It's like he was being mapped out in front of me, right down to his smiling face. "Now both palms on the floor, don't worry." He said and I felt him disappear. The picture ripped away, leaving only a passing memory.
"What the..." I started, then I felt something. I felt the vibrations chaining together, the pulsing from earlier, acting almost like sonar. The vibrations mapping out the room around me. It's a sensation I can't describe, like the world was being drawn for me, over and over. Then I felt it, that tell tale beat. His heart was beating quickly, excited at his little game. I could feel him giggle, the vibrations melding with the pulses leading the way.
"Do you see now?" I felt him ask. A simple question, but one that held so much meaning. Grinning I opened my eyes, and walked over to him, hugging him tightly. I felt tears well up in my eyes. I realized that I had only glimpsed his world, and it was a beautiful thing, but a delicate one. Every step he walked was a carefully balanced act. His every move based on the vibrations around him, which could change in an instant.
"Thank you James, I'll never forget that." I whispered, not wanting him to hear me cry. With a light chuckle he reached up and wiped my eyes. He motioned me over to his brothers, who were waiting with knowing looks. They were working quickly, wiping down a few sets of headphones for tonights party. They rubbed at them gently, like they were polishing a family heirloom. "You take great care of your gear." I noticed. Adrian piped up first.
"Each one of these is an instrument, giving their own spin on the music we hear, So yes pretty important, not to mention expensive." He laughed. "But these are for when we relax, the one you saw Jimmy wearin is what we use while we work. That one is set up to match the speakers, so we know what the others are hearin. An somethin ya would never see average joe wearin ta be sure." He explained. I noticed the boys speech was becoming less and less formal as time passed. Maybe they were starting to trust me more. " In any case, here everyone comes. Time ta get to work. Remember let loose Cody, lose yourself and enjoy tonigh, We promise it'll be one to remember!" With that he climbed to the booth, and his brothers, got ready to greet the guests.