Chapter Seven
"Hey! Hey! Hey!" Demy greeted as he entered the classroom. "Are we guys ready to rock—I'm sorry. I mean to serenade?"
"Yes!" The class said in chorus.
"Alright then." Demyx clasped his hands together. "For our first pair today, we have Axel Sumiko and Kairi Hitachin… and Sora?" Demyx looked at the said boy questioningly.
Sora stood up and said, "My partner have other plans, sir."
Demyx shrugged his shoulders. "Very well." Demyx said. "Sora, Kairi, Axel… you may begin now."
The three went in front and went to their places. Kairi's on vocals. Axel's on piano and Sora's on guitar.
A Sora started yo stum the first notes of their song, everyone went silent. He looked at Kairi and gave here a nod, cueing her to start singing.
(You Raise Me Ut: Lena Park)
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up, to more than I can be
There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up, to more than I can be
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up, to more than I can be
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up, to more than I can be
You raise me up, to more than I can be
As the song ended, Sora felt tears rolling down his eyes. He also noticed that Roxas was looking at him with a worried expression so he immediately turned his gaze away.
"You okay?" Kairi placed a hand on Sora's shoulder.
"Yeah." Sora nodded. Sora looked back at Roxas and saw the worried look on his face again. A tear rolled down Sora's eyes as he saw his beloved in that state.
"Sora…" Kairi said. "Please stop looking at Roxas like that. If you kept on looking at him like that, he'll think something's up." She warned her brunette friend.
Sora sighed. He stood up and placed the guitar against a wall. "You right…" Sora smiled weakly.
"Sora…" Kairi said.
"That was brilliant, guys." Demyx applauded. "Brilliant indeed." Demyx went in front of the classroom and looked at Axel and Kairi. He placed a hand under his chin and said, "Although I'm pretty sure Sora's the one who chose that song, right?"
"How'd you know, sir?" Kairi asked.
"Well… you and Axel don't usually sing that way." Demyx stated. Kairi giggled. "Anyway… great job you three." Demyx smiled. The three smiled back and went back to their seats.
"Okay… our next pair is none other than Roxas Hihara and Namine Kurousumi." Demyx said.
Sora sighed. He crossed his arms on his desk and buried his head in it as he drifted himself to sleep.
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The sound of the bell woke Sora up. He sat up properly and looked at his teacher, Demyx. "So class don't forget about next week's theme, okay?" Demyx said.
"Yes!"
"Xion…" Sora whispered to the black haired girl in front of him. "What's…"
"Soft rock." Xion stated.
"Oh. Thank you." Sora smiled.
"I guess that's just about it." Demyx said which made Sora look at him. "I'll see you all next week." Immediately, everyone gather their things and left the music room.
"Sora…" Demyx called the brunette. "Can I have a word with you?"
"Sure, sir." Sora said. He looked back at his friends who's already at the door and said, "I'll see ya guys later."
"Okay…" Kairi said and they left.
Sora looked at Demyx again and said, "What's wrong, sir? Did I do something bad?"
Demyx chuckled. He shook his head and said, "You didn't do anything bad, Sora. I just wanted to talk. So please, have a seat." Demyx motioned for the desk in front of him and Sora took it. Demyx sat on his desk and said, "Your song awhile ago was You Raise Me Up, right?"
"Yes, sir." Sora nodded.
"Did you know that, that song is a very inspirational song?" Demyx song.
"Yes sir, that's why I chose that song because I know that, that song is perfect for our performance again." Sora smiled. Demyx sighed. This made Sora feel uneasy.
"Sir?" Sora asked.
"Sora…" Demyx began.
"Yes?"
"Do you know that the song You raise me up can be about two people who are in love with each other?" Demyx said.
"Yup." Sora chirped. "The songs states that when two people are love with each, they need to have one another each day, for without the other, they cannot live because the other is the one who raise them up in their lives."
"Is that also one of the reasons why you chose that song?" Demyx asked, patiently.
"Well…" Sora paused. "Yeah…"
"Why's that?"
"I…" Sora hesitated. He look at Demyx pleadingly as if he were telling him not to make him recap the whole incident again.
"Please don't be mad at me, Sora but…" Demyx said. "Is it about Roxas?"
Sora's eyes widened and he blushed. "W-wha-what makes you say that?" His voiced trembled.
"Because the whole time you were playing the guitar, you eyes were focused on him." Demyx stated. "Not only that, you eyes softens and puddle up everytime Kairi hits chorus."
"Oh…" Sora said, sadly.
"Do you mind if you share me your whole story or do you want me to start it off for you?"
"You knew about this?" Sora asked.
"On the contrary, yes." Demyx smiled. "I knew all about your and Roxas's love story." Sora looked at Demyx questioningly so Demyx went on. "You see, Roxas is my favorite student, that's why I chose to observe him everytime.
"When I first saw you two together, immediately, I knew there'll be a connection between you two." Demyx said. "Remember your first day here? When I called for your attention several twice?"
Sora blushed because of embarrassment. "Yeah…"
"Well, from that day I saw that you and Roxas liked each other." Demyx stated.
"How?" Sora asked.
"I saw it in your eyes, Sora." Demyx said. "Also in his."
"His?" Sora's brow furrowed. "You mean he already liked me the day I started here?" Demyx nodded. Sora groaned. He slapped his hand to his forehead and muttered, "What have I done?"
"Sora? Is something wrong?" Demyx asked.
"Yes…" Sora voiced cracked. "I broke Roxas's heart, sir." Sora cried.
"What do you mean?"
"Last week, Roxas confessed his true feelings to me… but I rejected him." Sora sobbed.
"Why? I thought you liked him." Demyx asked sadly.
"I do sir." A tear rolled down Sora's eye. "But at that time, I wasn't sure if was ready."
"Ready for what?"
"Ready to have a commitment with Roxas." Sora stated.
"Why, Sora? Is there something wrong with having a commitment with Roxas?" Demyx asked.
Sora shook his head. "It's just that I'm afraid of losing him, sir."
"Sora." Demyx said in straight voice. "Tell me, why are you afraid of losing Roxas?"
"Because…Sora sobbed. "Because…" He sobbed again. "Because… I love him, sir." Sora cried as fresh tears rolled down his eyes. Demyx stood up from his desk and went around Sora's desk. He placed a hand on Sora shoulder and said, "If you love him, then why are you crying? Shouldn't you be happy that you've finally realized your feelings for Roxas?"
Sora shook his head. "No, sir. Roxas already has a girlfriend.
"What?" Demyx looked at Sora, "How did that happened? I thought he loves you."
"I don't know. It just did." Sora said.
Demyx sighed. "Sora look at me." Sora wiped his eyes with back of his palm and looked at Demyx. "If you really love Roxas… then tell him."
"But he has a girlfriend." Sora half-whined.
"True. But the question is… does he really love that girl?" Demyx asked. Sora didn't say anything. "Think about it Sora… Have you noticed the way Roxas's stares at you these past few weeks?"
Sora shook his head.
"Sora… Roxas loves you. He really does." Demyx stated.
"Really?"
Demyx nodded. "Yup. So if I were you, I would go to Roxas right now and tell him my feelings for him. I'm pretty sure Roxas would be happy about it since he still loves you."
"But what about his girlfriend?" Sora asked. "I don't want to ruin his relationship with Namine just because I love him too.
"That why you must confront Roxas about this so that you can fix this problem." Demyx said.
Sora sighed. He stood up and said, "Thanks sir. I'll try to tell him soon."
"Don't try it, Sora. Do it." Demyx said.
Sora nodded. "Well… I'm off to lunch, sir. Thanks again."]
Demyx nodded and Sora left.