“Would you take the wheel if I lose control? If I’m lying here will you take me home? Could you take care of a broken soul? Will you hold me now? Oh, will you take me home?” —Jess Glynne.
Chapter Theme Song: ‘Take Me Home’ by Jess Glynne.
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Blaze
My dad says I am vindictive and petty but leave it to Justine Meyers to break my record.
It’s not rocket science to perceive that the reason she asked Harmony to ‘showcase her talent’ is that she’s just jealous. Her trifling antics won’t erase the fact that I had politely informed her to remove herself from my groin the other day, and it definitely won’t remove the fact that when I am bored of someone, it can never rewind. I find her envy amusing, but the fact that Harmony is standing at the front of the room with anxiety written all over her face deeply bothers me. I am starting to feel troubled that I forced her
“I ain’t no angel, I never was, but I never hurt you, it’s not my fault. You see those eggshells, they’re broken now. A million pieces strewn out across the ground.” —Birdy. Chapter Theme Song: ‘No Angel’ by Birdy. •• Harmony While the room erupts in cheers and standing ovations, I sight when Blaze swiftly gets up amidst it all, his head hung as he hastens through the translucent door. My face falls in disappointment. It seems he didn’t like it. I told him I didn’t want to want to do this and now it is official that I suck. Justine’s reaction to my performance is one of awe mixed with despise, and Mal is jerking me two big thumbs up with a wide, impressed grin on his face. I smile a little in response, but all these flattering applaudings mean nothing if the one person I was hoping would like it —hates it. And so after bowing awkwardly as if I am on some Broadway show, I quick
“Need you when I’m broken, when I’m fixed. Need you when I’m well and when I’m sick. Friends that I rely on don’t come through. They run like the river but not you.” —Zayn Malik. Chapter Theme Song: ‘There You Are’ by Zayn Malik. (^A/N: This song fits Blaze so much!! :) •• Harmony “Stay away from me then!” The words he uttered yesterday during his aggressive state have been plaguing my thoughts ever since.Did he mean them?Judging from the rage his eyes held, I am surer than not that he did. To be honest, I was wrong. I should have never run ahead and judged him without seeking out the full story first, and now I just became like everyone else. I feel like I have failed both him and myself somehow. While April showers, I get dressed in a knee-length jean skirt and a black long-sleeved top. I let my hair flo
“Is it you or are the lights getting brighter in the night?” — Grace VanderWaaal. Chapter Theme Song: ‘Ur So Beautiful’ by Grace VanderWaal. •• Harmony “Finally, the boots are here!” April beams as she enters through our dorm door, holding a beige shoebox in her hands. “Okay, come on, come on!” Yuna urges her over excitedly, and she chuckles as she scampers down to where we are seated on the bed. “Alright, here we go!” She uncovers the box, and the smell of new leather welcomes me as she lifts the black boots that are the same as hers. “Ta-da! Size six!” I am shocked that she somehow discovered my shoe size, and it is as if she has read my mind as she lets out a faint laugh. “I looked at one of your ballet flats.” She stretches the pair toward me. “This is for you Harmony.” I have no idea what to say. I tend to be quite reluctant when it comes to accepting gift
“I want this too” —Sabrina Claudio. Chapter Theme Song: ‘Stand Still’ by Sabrina Claudio. N.B: Chapter may contain mild sexual content. •• Harmony He opens the door to his room and steps aside to allow me access. I look at him hesitantly before making my way in, immediately taking a fancy to the moonlight blue and grey theme of his dwelling. Blaze’s quarter is different than the normalwet-dreamsadolescents’ room. There are no posters of half-naked ladies or former sports champions pasted on his walls, and the room is so organized and immaculate that I doubt there is even a speck of dust in sight. A king-size bed with grey sheets is sitting in the center of the room with a glass window draped with blue curtains stationed above it. The blue-sprayed dresser sitting on the left seems unbelievably expensive, and the grey wardrobe with gold knob
Harmony He eases up from the door and walks over to a grey safe at the corner of the room. He squats down and punches the lock combination in before swinging it open. The smell of liquor wafts the air as he takes out a bottle of what seems to be alcohol before setting it on the floor to close the vault back. He walks over to where his dresser is stationed and flumps down on the grey carpet there, and I am still standing weirdly in the spot he left me in like an immovable statue. He chuckles at this, shaking his head. “You should sit Harmony, are you going to stand there all night?” I twist my lips, and he pats the spot next to him, his full lips tilted in a smirk. “Join me.” I stare at him cynically, and he lifts a brow. Hesitantly, I stroll down to where he is, pulling my skirt down before lowering myself onto the rug next to him. I stretch my legs out, ensuring most of my thighs are covered appropria
“Oh, I hope some day I’ll make it out of here. Even if it takes all night or a hundred years. Need a place to hide, but I can’t find one near. Wanna feel alive, outside I can’t fight my fear.” —Billie Eilish ft. Khalid. Chapter Theme Song: 'Lovely' by Billie Eilish ft. Khalid. (A/N: Felt like adding this as a note in case anyone has forgotten. Leo is that guy in chapter one whose girlfriend had slept with Blaze. He’ll be mentioned later in the chap.) •• Harmony I was drunk. But I was still levelheaded. Therefore, I knew what I was doing. It’s just that I have no idea why I didn’t stop. I am knowledgeable enough to know that such actions should be done between two people who have feelings for each other. And Blaze hasn’t necessarily portrayed that he has any form of romantic feelings for me. He’s charming to everyone as April says, and I have witnessed it for myself, t
"Tell me that love is enough. The seas will be parted for us."—Jarryd James. Chapter Theme Song: ‘A Thousand Times’ by Jarryd James ft. Broods. Warning: Chapter contains mature sexual content. •• Harmony The silence in the car is so thick that perhaps a knife would not be strong enough to slice the void. Probably an ax or a chainsaw—but not a knife. The radio that normally makes the lack of speech less awkward is off today, and Blaze doesn’t seem to be in the mood for music at this moment. His aura screams ‘leave me alone’ and I don’t want to be a victim of his harsh tongue again. It’s not something I can handle. Dark clouds have begun to gather above, sending the indication that it’ll rain soon. The humid air on the outside and the high air conditions in the car has me freezing, and I rub my arm to warm myself up as I look over at him, deciding to try my luck
“When I’m around slow dancing in the dark, don’t follow me you’ll end up in my arms.” —Joji.Chapter Theme Song: ‘Slow Dancing In The Dark’ by Joji.••Harmony“Do you have another class for the day?” Blaze reaches over to raise the volume on his radio, and Joji’s‘Slow Dancing in the Dark’drifts through the car, setting a mood of pure relaxation.“Nope.” I lay my head against his headrest, quietly humming along to the music. The sky is clearing up and the rain has now lessened to light sprinkles. I idly watch the windshield wiper as it scrubs away the wet pathways, my thoughts running wild with what just happened between us.Once again, I have given Blaze Xander another experience that I will never be able to get back. That scares me a little. Especially since I don&rsquo
"I can't make you love me if you don't, you can't make your heart feel, something that it won't." —Tank/Adele.Chapter Theme Song: 'I Can't Make You Love Me' by Adele.••Harmony"I have to go," I mumble with a hung head while quickly moving past him. With a loud sigh, he grasps my arm to halt my steps. "Harmony, wait."I hastily free myself of his grip and glance around the area. If Blaze sees us talking, he will certainly be mad. I respect him just as much as he respects me.I take a step back. "What are you doing here?""To see you." He shrugs. "Why aren't you answering my text messages?""I didn't see them..."He simpers and shakes his head. "Now you're lying? You know WhatsApp is known for its 'read recipients' feature, and I see that my messages get 'blue ticked' all the time, you don't have to lie.""Look, Kite, I like you but not in the way you want me to." I sigh. "I love Blaze."He nods and scratches his nose. "Yeah, but does he love you?"I don't say anything, I just look a
"Just close your eyes, you and I, will go out of space and time." —Natalia Lesz.Chapter Theme Song: 'Fire In The Sky' by Natalia Lesz.••HarmonyI have no idea when we arrived at the school's back section, away from the concert. I can hear the faint sound of the loud music as we sit on a seat situated under a massive tree.The chirping birds are melodies to my ears, and the wind feels cool and refreshing as it dances through the leaves. As the sun slowly sets, it releases slim rays of yellow lights on the bench we're sitting on.This is more like it. Being alone, away from everyone, with the person I love is the most priceless feeling."The school feels a lot better when no one is around." I smile.Blaze nods. "It does. Imagine if it were just us two in the world...it'd be great. At least then, I'd feel like I am 'living' and not just 'existing.'"I look at him. "You feel like you're just existing?"He shrugs lightly. "Yeah. A few weeks ago, I couldn't find the purpose of life. I me
"But how am I supposed to love you when I don't love who I am? And how can I give you all of me when I'm only half a man? 'Cause I'm a sinking ship that's burning so let go of my hand. Oh, how can I give you all of me when I'm only half a man?" —Dean Lewis.Chapter Theme Song: 'Half A Man' by Dean Lewis.••HarmonyThe evening air is a little humid, so I ensure not to leave behind my grey, oversize hoodie. It belongs to my late father but I took possession of it due to how roomy and warm it is. But it isn't solely because of that. No matter how many times I wash the fabric, I can still smell his scent on it. It feels as though I am getting a gigantic hug from him whenever I wear it, and it is comforting.April takes my advice and wears my turtleneck top, and I have to admit that it looks far better on her than it does on me. The long, satin sleeves hug her slender arms perfectly as if the shirt was custom-made just for her. I plan on letting her keep it; it fits her too well.Yuna and
“And I will find my strength to untape my mouth when I used to be afraid of the words but with you I’ve learned just to let it out now my heart is ready to burst. ’Cause I feel like I’m ready for love and I wanna be your everything and more. And I know every day I say it but I just want you to be sure, that I am yours.” —Ella Henderson.Chapter Theme Song: ‘Yours’ by Ella Henderson.Warning: Chapter May Contain Mature Sexual Content.••HarmonyHe pulls me on top of him so that I am straddling his lap, and his hard-on immediately grows firmer against my center. It scares me a little, but I don’t move away. I don’t want to be free from his kiss, not yet.With our mouths still joined together, the hand caressing my waist wanders down until he’s tugging at the drop strings on the front of my shorts. Abruptly, I break the kiss, and his cherry lips jut at the action, wonder reeling in his mesmerizing eyes. My lips part as I stare back at him, my chest lifting and falling.He smiles. “What?
"I think of you whenever I am alone, so please don't go." —Joel Adams.Chapter Theme Song: 'Please Don't Go' by Joel Adams.••Harmony"So, what movie would you like to watch?" Blaze asks while he skims through Netflix on my laptop.I tuck a leg underneath me and hand him the bag of chips while I take a cupcake from the small carton."Anything is fine." I smile."Anything?" He lifts a brow mischievously, and I chuckle."Except horror...or anything with a possible sex scene..." I mumble the last part, but he hears and begins to laugh."Yeah. I remember that last time you almost shook us both off my dorm bed." He titters."We can watch that." I point at the recently re-made 'The Lion King.'Blaze frowns but taps on it anyway. "Cartoon? Really?""No, it's not a cartoon; the graphics look more real than not. This is the recent one that came out some time ago.""Alright, anything for you anyway." He says, and I smile.He sets the laptop at the top of the bed, and we both lay onto our stoma
"Someone taught me that I was evil." —Kate Vogel.Chapter Theme Song: 'Rain' by Kate Vogel.••HarmonyI am standing in my spot motionlessly, glaring at her and trying to understand how she got inside when I am positive, I had closed the door. I know Blaze can pick a lock, but Maddie? Can she?Taking notice of my obvious confusion she lets out a mirthless chuckle."I am so sorry; did I startle you?"Her question snaps me back to reality, and I shake my head. "Um, no...I just...thought I had closed the door...what brings you here?"She shrugs her shoulders as she steps closer. "Oh well, I am just paying you a visit, is that odd?"I shake my head while running my palms against my shorts. Her presence makes me agitated and fretful because the look she gave me earlier at the meeting did not seem normal at all."I mean, my dorm room is right next door to yours, so it's just two seconds walk." She states."Wait...your room is next to mine?" I lift a brow.She giggles. "Yes, silly. My daddy
"Every time you hold me close, I feel you're trying to save a broken soul." —Declan J. Donovan.Chapter Theme Song: 'Numb' by Declan J. Donovan.AN: I think the above song fits Blaze perfectly! :) Please have a listen!••Harmony"Woah, that was amazing!" Mal compliments as he walks over to me. The music meeting has ended, and everyone is gradually filing out of the room.Maddie is behind him, and she's looking from me to Blaze with the same frown engraved on her face."Thanks, Mal." I smile."That was awesome, Harmony!" Justine inputs as she joins us, smiling from ear to ear. "I enjoyed it.""Thanks, I am happy you did. It means a lot to know that you guys found it entertaining.""Oh, the whole club did." She chuckles. "The way you were staring at Blaze so passionately, I think the whole school knows you both are in love now."Heat spreads to my cheeks in a matter of seconds, and I glance over at Blaze, whose face is now abnormally red. Is he blushing?Maddie tenses visibly then forc
"It's something that I'll never know, how you can love someone so broken, so right." —Jess Glynne.Chapter Theme Song: 'Broken' by Jess Glynne.AN: Hey Guys! Very important, please listen to the above song when Harmony sings it in the chapter, it may not make much sense if you don't, lol.••Third Person POVBlaze opens the transparent door that leads to the music room, Harmony's hand firmly interlaced with his as he steps in. The crisp air conditions drafting over the room doesn't ease her anxiety since she can still feel her palms becoming clammy from unease.She is standing behind his tall figure like a timid kitten, and between the narrow spaces of his arm, she can see a few heads twisted in their direction. As usual.Oh, how she hates the spotlight.Blaze glances down at her from over his shoulders, amused by her hiding behind him. "Hey, don't be afraid, alright? I got you, green eyes."She smiles up at him. "Thank you, Blaze."Maddie, who sits with Malcolm in the far-left corner
"When I look at you, I see forgiveness, I see the truth. You love me for who I am." —Miley Cyrus.Chapter Theme Song: 'When I Look At You' by Miley Cyrus.••Harmony"What promise did you make?" April asks as she walks over to sit next to me on the bed.Maddie finally left after I reassured her five times that I would speak to Blaze on her behalf.I suspire heavily, having used up all my physical and mental energy. "She asked me to ask Blaze if they could be friends."April's eyes widen at this. "Oh damn...so you agreed?""Uh...yeah." I rub my arm, and her eyes are even larger now if that is even possible. She shakes her head repeatedly."Oh no, Harmony. Sweetie, you have no idea what you are doing. She will take your man, dear. Listen, she doesn't want to be 'just friends' with him, okay? Maddie is obsessed. She's kind of 'coo-coo' in the head." She rotates her finger at the side of her head, and I resist the urge to smile."She's not sane. I think when Blaze took her v-card, he also