Disclaimer: I don't own (though I wish I did) the characters used in this fic. They all belong to their rightful companies. The storyline/plot however is my own idea. :)

A/N: I changed Aether's name to Sonne in my game

So that is the name I'll be using here and for any subsequent works.

*NOTE: Just so everyone knows my stories are rated T just to be safe, as I'm writing from a teenage/Young Adult standpoint. Well I think that's it so Sit back, Relax and Enjoy. (Oh wait one more thing; reviews and comments are most welcome but if you have nothing nice to say please keep it to yourself. Thank you.)

Off Beat:

The spotlights came on

And Xinyan was in her element

Her rock and roll sound captivating the crowd that was starting to gather

Sonne on the other hand

Was a nervous wreck

He was keeping the beat on drums

Though he felt just barely

Tentatively

He glanced into the crowd

Spotting big sister Jean and Lumine

No Albedo today

Too lost in his work

But Jean was smiling

And Lumine

Encouraging the rock duo on

Kindred spirit Fischl by their side

Sonne blushed as his eyes fell on her

Oz at her shoulder

And her usual "Above all" attitude appearing to have melted away

Blushing and smiling back as their eyes locked

As Xinyan's music picked up again

Sonne let the sound and Fischl's smile carry him

And any worries of off beat notes disappeared