Chapter 31: Tension

We sang two more songs before deciding to take a break first. While I was singing in front, Vyl has been laughing at me through mind link. I don't even know why and I really want to slap his face. It's distracting me but it's a good thing I went out of tune.

As soon as I sat next to him, I immediately hit him hard on the arm. He returned it with another laugh. Irritated, I leaned on his shoulder. Even no he’s still laughing quietly because I can feel the gentle shaking of his shoulder that I am leaning against. I scoffed while rolling my eyes.

He's obviously mocking me!

"Ven, water." Colleen handed me a bottle of water. I thanked her while reaching for it. I was still leaning on Vyl but now, he was no longer laughing.

"That guy is always looking at you."

He meant Rain who is still looking at me even now. I simply pinched Vyl's shoulder.

"Don't mind him."

We are talking now through mind link because the other members might hear the conversation.

"I kinda want to take his eyeballs out."

I burst out laughing so I choked because of the water I was drinking. Vyl rubbed my back as I wiped my lips dry. It looks like the other members also have their own world because they are also laughing on the other side of the room.

"Calm down, Vyl. Why are you mad?" I told him but still laughing a little. We noticed that Rain was also laughing on the other side but he still glancing from time to time at my direction. If he keeps this up, I won't even be surprised if everybody would notice his feelings. And obviously, I am not fond of his attention.

Vyl and I continued laughing because of his sarcastic remarks, at the same time, I saw in my peripheral view that Rain got up from his seat and walked over to where I was.

"Ven, I need to talk to you about something."

My brows furrowed. "Huh? What do we need to talk about? "

I asked Rain seriously who is now standing in front of us. I also noticed that all of our attention including the others are now on him which made me nervous because there was a trace of pain in Colleen's eyes.

"Just... something." He looked like he's hesitating a bit.

"He's weird."

I laughed secretly when I heard Vyl talked in our mind link.

"We can talk about it now. Here," I said, still confused. He awkwardly looked at Vyl as if to say that it should be just the two of us. In short, he wants to talk privately.

Before I could say anything, Vyl butted in.

"Why? I can't be here?"

"We need privacy," Rain said, emphasizing his words.

"Well, it's obvious that Ven doesn't want that." Vyl stood up and met Rain’s gaze, provoking him.

"What's your problem? I thought you're just her cousin?" I bit my lower lip when Rain’s tone started to raise. This is bad. Really bad.

"You might want to think about that again."

Because of what Vyl said, Rain's eyebrows immediately furrowed. I also saw traces of confusion on the faces of the other members. I quickly stepped in between them to stop the nonsense argument.

"Hey, stop it. Knock it off, guys." The others also stood up as if preparing themselves in case they had to hold them back.

"You're acting weird. Don't be too obvious, dude."

I closed my eyes in irritation. Vyl just had to say that!

Rain obviously didn't like what Vyl said because annoyance clouded his features and his fists were already clenched tight. "You had the audacity to tell me that when you just put your hand inside an aquarium?"

This time, it was Vyl's turn to get confused. "What do you mean?"

Rain sarcastically laughed but his eyes turned cold while still looking at Vyl. "See what I'm talking about?"

"What's he saying?"

Vyl asked through mind link again. I exhaled loudly before answering.

"He's saying you're an idiot."

Vyl's eyes widened in shock and looked at Rain with anger in his eyes. "What the fuck?"

He was about to take a step closer to Rain when I grabbed his arm with all my strength and pulled him away. This is turning into a mess!

"Maybe we should go. Let's talk about this next time. I'm really sorry about this, guys."

I bowed slightly to apologize. I moved quickly and grabbed our belongings and pulled Vyl out of the band room and then out of the house.