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I didn’t know Penelope’s schedule on the top of my head, so she could be virtually anywhere. In class, back at home, helping in the shelter… So many options.
My gaze darts to the staircase.
Not letting myself think too much, I take the stairs two at a time and start climbing to the next floor. In the last few weeks, Penelope always used the same music room, so I decided to check it first.
Looking through the window of the door, I spot the flash of blond hair.
A peace settles over me in an instant.
She’s here.
She’s safe.
I let out a shaky breath as I stand there, taking a moment to collect myself before I gently push the door open.
The soft sound of the piano unfurls into the hallway. I slowly slip into the room, not wanting to disturb her. Okay, and maybe I just wanted to listen to her like this. When she doesn’t know I’m here and she can be unabashedly herself.
I listen to the melody as it fills the room, my eyes glued to her body as she moves her fingers expertly over the keys.
Breathtaking.
You’d think I’d get used to seeing her play after spending the last few months doing exactly that, but you’d be wrong. Every time it’s like I’m kicked in the gut by her sheer talent and beauty.
Trainwreck
You and I,
Both lost in the madness,
Sweet, the fall so deep,
Crashing and burning
No way out
Trainwreck
You and I…
No fucking way.
My song.
She’s playing my song.
My mouth falls open as I just stare at her. I knew she was a fan, but I’ve never heard her play any of my songs.
I must have made a sound because the music dies down instantly, and Penelope turns around, eyes wide. “Is anybody here?”
“I heard a lot of covers of my work, but none of them were like this,” I admit, the corner of my lips twitching upward.
“Sebastian?”
“It’s me,” I whisper, walking toward her. “Is that what you’re doing when I’m not here? Playing my songs? Because—”
She ducks her head, her hand rising to wipe away at her cheek. But not before I can see the tears streaming down her face.
What. The. Actual. Fuck?
