AN: Austin by Blake Shelton. Lyric changes are mine and meant to fit the story.
Sebastian sat on a stool in the middle of the warbler practice room. The other warblers slowly filed in and took seats. They watched him as he started slapping his thigh in an unknown beat. When everyone was in and sitting, he started singing...
He left without leavin' a number
Said, he needed to clear his mind
He figured he'd gone back to Austin
'Cause he talked about it all the time
Everyone had eyebrows raised, and were wondering what Sebastian was singing about, or rather who...
It was almost a year
Before he called him up
Three rings and an answering machine
Is what he got
They listened as he flowed into the chorus. Behind Sebastian, a guy stood at the doorway, listening.
If you're callin' 'bout the car I sold it
If this is Tuesday night I'm bowling
If you've got somethin' to sell
You're wastin' your time, I'm not buyin'
If it's anybody else, wait for the tone
You know what to do
And P S if this is Hunter
I still love you
The guy in the doorway stared at Sebastian in shock.
The telephone fell to the counter
he heard but he couldn't believe
What kind of man would hang on that long
What kind of love that must be
Everyone started noticing the guy standing at the door. Some started smiling, others looked worried.
He waited three days
And then he tried again
He didn't know what he'd say
But he heard three rings and then
If it's Friday night I'm at the ballgame
And first thing Saturday, if it don't rain
I'm headed out to the lake
And I'll be gone, all weekend long
But I'll call you back when I get home
On Sunday afternoon
And P S if this is Hunter
I still love you
The guy smiled.
Well, this time he left his number
But not another word
Then he waited by the phone on Sunday evenin'
And this is what he heard
He slowly moved so he was behind Sebastian, and sang...
If you're callin' 'bout my heart, it's still yours
I should've listened to it a little more
Then it wouldn't have taken me so long
To know where I belong
Sebastian froze at the voice.
And by the way, boy
This is no machine you're talkin' to
Can't you tell, this is Hunter
And I still love you
I still love you
Sebastian spun around and saw the guy standing there. He stared at him in surprise and ran to him. "Hunter, I thought you left?"
Hunter smiled at him, "When my heart is still yours? I can't do it."
They smiled at each other and kissed. The other warblers cheered loudly. Nick whispered to Jeff, "Now that's what I call a reunion."