"You play?" Judai asked, while Johan sat on the piano bench. Johan nodded his head, placing his hands on the ivory keys, before looking toward Judai.
"Any song you'd like me to play?"
"Whatever you want." Johan smiled even wider, before his fingers slowly ghosted over the keys, getting slightly faster, while still keeping the same rhythm as before, filling the air with the sounds with beautiful music that made Judai stare in awe. Johan's fingers were so fast, and he had the song memorized without needing the sheet music to play it, as though it was coming from his heart. The song was getting more passionate, before slipping into a lullaby tone, soft whispers of calming notes on piano keys, before he played the last note, letting it trail off. Judai blinked, while Johan turned toward him.
"How was it?" Judai was momentarily lost for words to describe Johan's playing.
"It was... Beautiful..." Judai murmured, sitting down next to Johan.
"It was River Flows in You, by Yiruma. He's a Korean pianist, and I really admire his work." Johan said, beginning to a play a slow, higher noted piece.
"What are you playing now?" Judai asked quietly.
"Moonlight" Johan whispered softly, feeling Judai's warmth beside him comforting him and he let his fingers play the song he always did when he thought of Judai. The beautiful eyes, the caring personality, even now that he was more mature.
Judai felt joy coming from his chest at the music. He hardly let a breath pass his lips while watching Johan's face as he played, a look of love and joy on his face. Judai wanted nothing more right now than to kiss him, but was afraid of disrupting the music floating around them; it sounded as though Johan's hands were lovers singing to each other. Judai slipped an arm around Johan's waist as the music slowed to a stop.
"Breathtaking..." Judai said, barely above a whisper. Just then, the two turned to see a small crown had gathered in the music store, to watch Johan play. Even the woman who owned the small store looked at them, almost waiting for another song. Judai smiled at Johan, and Johan began to play again.
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This was inspired by some of my favorite songs by Yiruma, a wonderful pianist who is a disciple of the god of music. I absolutely love his work, and I recommend listening to the songs while reading this.
Also, the idea of Johan and music goes to Manalio. I love her stories and recommend reading them if you like Musician Johan.