"Steven! You are the best bro!" exclaimed Josh, excitedly as he put the last touches to the decorations.
"Indeed, I can't believe your parents allowed you to throw out a party while they are out" Carlos, a classmate of theirs, commented "You even got someone to perform live for us"
"Wasn't that expensive?" Evan asked "It might be the party to celebrate our upcoming graduation, but still"
"Relax boys, the one singing will be my little brother's boyfriend. She's doing this for me as a birthday present" Steven calmed them down "She is amazing!"
"She must really like you to do this for you" Josh commented surprised "How long has little Lucas been dating her?"
"Five years now, ever since eight grade. Mom adores her and is already planning their wedding with Katy"
"High-school sweethearts, that's adorable" Carlos snickered, but there was no venom behind his words.
"Katy? As in Katy Hunter? Maya's mom?!" Josh demanded to know, eyes widening in shock.
"Right, you are Riley's uncle!" Steven exclaimed "I completely forgot. How is she? Is she still dating that guy? What was his name? Carlos? Castro? Oh, Charles!"
"No they only dated for a couple of years, right now she is dating Zay" Josh answered "But that's not important! Lucas has been dating Maya for half a decade and I didn't even know?!"
"You didn't? But they are the golden couple of their school! The Prom King and Prom Queen! Our families have dinner every Friday and they even got them an apartment for when they go to college" Steven explained, surprised by how uninformed his friend was.
"L-li-living together?! But they are kids!" Josh snapped, frowning in jealousy.
"They are two eighteen years old, who have been dating for five years and already got accepted into their chosen university- which is the same" Steven said, nonchalantly "What's up with you? Normally you are a pretty cool guy. I get that you saw the girl grow up and are protective of her, but back off" he warned him "It's my brother the one we are talking about and I don't want no one ruining this for him"
Joshua never got to reply as the doorbell rang and the guests started to come in. He was left on a corner to sulk the night away. How could it be that he did not know about this? He didn't even know that Maya performed! He had always expected Maya to still be infuriated on him, and wait until she stopped being underage to be together. However, here she was dating her best friend's ex-crush and planning a future together. A future that was supposed to be theirs.
He stayed on his corner for the rest of the night, sulking and drinking. Not even when he saw Maya come into the house, especially not with that golden Ken hanging from her arm. He did however, smash his plastic cup when he saw them kissing each other and giggling like the pair of horny teenagers they were.
"Hello everyone! Welcome to the Friar Chateau, this is the lovely Maya Hunter performing her newest song: All we have is Love. Enjoy!"
They all cheered as the lovely blonde took her place on the stairs, where she would perform, holding the mic Steven just talked with.
They could tear this house down brick by brick
But we won't even miss a thing
They said we'd never make it, but our hearts won't quit
A never ending fantasy
We could be royalty, king and queen of nowhere
Lose it all, everything
As long as we got you and I, you and me
They can tear this whole house down
All we have is love
All we have is love
All we have is love (na-ah)
When shadows and demons are chasin'
There's no way that our hearts will be breakin'
'Cause all we have is love (na-ah)
Not only did she sing amazing, she could also move! Never missing a beat and with the grace and sensuality of the diva queen, she was.
We don't need a dream to be wide awake
When everyday is ecstasy
We won't let the stars-crossed change our fate
It's heaven when you're next to me (next to me, next to me)
We could be royalty, king and queen of nowhere
Lose it all, everything
As long as we got you and I, you and me
They can tear this whole house down
All we have is love
All we have is love
All we have is love (na-ah)
When shadows and demons are chasin'
There's no way that our hearts will be breakin'
'Cause all we have is love (na-ah)
Josh's eyes widened in surprised at how pretty her voice was. Not only did she look stunning she also sounded amazing. Has she always sang like that?
They could tear this house down brick by brick
But we won't even miss a thing
They said we'd never make it, but our hearts won't quit
A never ending fantasy
All we have is love
All we have is love
All we have is love (na-ah)
When shadows and demons are chasin'
There's no way that our hearts will be breakin'
'Cause all we have is love
Josh grumbled angrily, at her words. Of course, all she needs is love... the love of that blond bastard that does not deserve her. But then again, does he deserve her?
'Cause all we have is love
'Cause all we have is love (na-ah)
He did leave her behind and forget all about her during these years in college, all to experience new stuff and with the excuses that it was for her own good. He didn't even know about all these new developments of her family! How was he worthy of her?
He looked with sad eyes as Lucas received Maya with open arms and a beaming smile, as everyone cheered for the exceptional performance of the blonde girl. Seeing them kissed showing all the love they feel for each other, he knew he had lost his chance with Maya. His heart broke when he saw them going up the stairs... to the rooms.
The implication was all he needed to throw himself into a night of buzz and black outs. His heart needed it to move on. Or at least he hoped he could ever move on.