Post by The Madness Menagerie on Aug 12, 2020 17:12:13 GMT -5
By the time Belle got the message informing her of Zephyr’s whereabouts, the light of the day had extinguished only to leave behind a humid evening. A heavy mist hangs in the air as Belle gets out of a cab in front of B-Sides Karaoke. She heads in as Hoobastank’s “The Reason” plays softly from the lounge area. It was one of several places that Belle had taken Zephyr after her exodus from being a science experiment and out from under control of her twin. Belle had taken note that at one point, Zephyr had written “singer” in her notebook of dreams and wishes; deciding to help Zephyr find her way, Belle took her out singing one night. She had been nervous at first, but Belle urged her gently. The way that Zephyr was able to put her own emotion into the lyrics was alluring to Belle in such a way that it was a talent she kept nurturing in Zephyr as much as she could. She should have figured Zephyr would be here. Belle shakes her head, the lingering doubts erased as she hears Zephyr’s voice gently sing out the lyrics. The noise brings Belle back to their date and she enters the lounge.
Zephyr's voice had always been one of the sounds that Belle would miss if she ever lost her hearing; and she wasn't just saying that.
Zephyr Quinn: “I’m not a perfect person…”
The tensions that Belle had felt melt away as she meets Zephyr’s gaze. Mesmerized, Belle heads up to the stage to stand next to Zephyr. The crowd politely claps as Zephyr continues.
Zephyr Quinn: “There are many things I wish I didn’t do…”
Belle smiles as Zephyr once again meets her eyes.
Zephyr Quinn: Thank you… I didn’t know if you’d find me, but I knew you would. You always do; and you always know how to bring me back from those dark places when nothing else seems right in the world.
The DJ pauses as Zephyr puts the mic in the stand and takes Zephyr in her arms. Overtaken by emotion Belle begins to gently weep.
Zephyr Quinn: Shhh… It’s ok. I shouldn’t have been so hard on you Belle. I was hurt and afraid to lose you…
I was so afraid and so willing to believe the worst was happening. I'm so sorry Belle.
Belle holds back more tears, sniffling as she signals to the DJ to pick it back up. He does and Belle takes one of the mics.
Belle Silva: “I'm sorry that I hurt you. It's something I must live with everyday; and all the pain I put you through... I wish that I could take it all away; and be the one who catches all your tears… That's why I need you to hear”
The song picks up and Belle doesn’t miss a beat, not being a terrible singer herself. Zephyr grins and snatches up her mic again as they both finish out the chorus together.
Zephyr Quinn: "I've found a reason for me… To change who I used to be!
"
Belle Silva: "A reason to start over new… And the reason is you…"
The last note lingers as the two look each other in the eyes. Zephyr smiles, any doubts she might have had previously, now erased. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that Zephyr had wanted Belle to find her, to prove that there was still something there to work on, to improve, to evolve into a relationship that had yet to be seen. Zephyr smiles and Belle smiles back, the two sharing the same rose color in their cheeks. The audience applauds as the song fades in the background and silence overtakes them. The two seem to get closer, their faces mere inches from one another, but neither one willing to take that first jump. A voice comes from across the lounge as a now off the clock Steph shouts out.
Steph: FOR THE LOVE OF GAWD JUST KISS HER ALRE…
In one sudden movement Zephyr sweeps Belle into a hug and lifts her up, spinning her around, and kisses her. The crowd swoons, but the world is lost to the two of them as Belle’s feet leave the ground, lost in Zephyr’s embrace and holding her guardian’s face in her hands, Belle knew that everything would be ok. The two break and Zephyr sets Belle down, the crowd now cheering the two. Zephyr smiles and laughs lightly and Belle brushes a stray hair from her forehead.
Zephyr Quinn: You, Belle Silva, are my reason to keep fighting, to become a better person than I was yesterday.
I don't know what the future holds, but I'm more prepared to face it with you by my side.
Belle smiles, stroking Zephyr’s cheek. Zephyr closes her eyes, soaking in Belle’s touch.
Belle Silva: Mm… My steadfast guardian with a smokin’ hawt bod…
Zephyr smiles, her eyes still closed.
Belle Silva: YOU continue to surprise me. You’ve come a long way, at one point not even knowing what being human even was. Everyday you continue to grow and I'm so happy Zephyr, to see you grow and be a part of your life.
Belle pulls Zephyr in close and they touch foreheads, teasing another kiss. Instead, they pull each other into the other’s embrace as the crowd once again erupts in cheers for the rare display of true love in a dark world.
Zephyr's voice had always been one of the sounds that Belle would miss if she ever lost her hearing; and she wasn't just saying that.
Zephyr Quinn: “I’m not a perfect person…”
The tensions that Belle had felt melt away as she meets Zephyr’s gaze. Mesmerized, Belle heads up to the stage to stand next to Zephyr. The crowd politely claps as Zephyr continues.
Zephyr Quinn: “There are many things I wish I didn’t do…”
Belle smiles as Zephyr once again meets her eyes.
Zephyr Quinn: Thank you… I didn’t know if you’d find me, but I knew you would. You always do; and you always know how to bring me back from those dark places when nothing else seems right in the world.
The DJ pauses as Zephyr puts the mic in the stand and takes Zephyr in her arms. Overtaken by emotion Belle begins to gently weep.
Zephyr Quinn: Shhh… It’s ok. I shouldn’t have been so hard on you Belle. I was hurt and afraid to lose you…
I was so afraid and so willing to believe the worst was happening. I'm so sorry Belle.
Belle holds back more tears, sniffling as she signals to the DJ to pick it back up. He does and Belle takes one of the mics.
Belle Silva: “I'm sorry that I hurt you. It's something I must live with everyday; and all the pain I put you through... I wish that I could take it all away; and be the one who catches all your tears… That's why I need you to hear”
The song picks up and Belle doesn’t miss a beat, not being a terrible singer herself. Zephyr grins and snatches up her mic again as they both finish out the chorus together.
Zephyr Quinn: "I've found a reason for me… To change who I used to be!
"
Belle Silva: "A reason to start over new… And the reason is you…"
The last note lingers as the two look each other in the eyes. Zephyr smiles, any doubts she might have had previously, now erased. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that Zephyr had wanted Belle to find her, to prove that there was still something there to work on, to improve, to evolve into a relationship that had yet to be seen. Zephyr smiles and Belle smiles back, the two sharing the same rose color in their cheeks. The audience applauds as the song fades in the background and silence overtakes them. The two seem to get closer, their faces mere inches from one another, but neither one willing to take that first jump. A voice comes from across the lounge as a now off the clock Steph shouts out.
Steph: FOR THE LOVE OF GAWD JUST KISS HER ALRE…
In one sudden movement Zephyr sweeps Belle into a hug and lifts her up, spinning her around, and kisses her. The crowd swoons, but the world is lost to the two of them as Belle’s feet leave the ground, lost in Zephyr’s embrace and holding her guardian’s face in her hands, Belle knew that everything would be ok. The two break and Zephyr sets Belle down, the crowd now cheering the two. Zephyr smiles and laughs lightly and Belle brushes a stray hair from her forehead.
Zephyr Quinn: You, Belle Silva, are my reason to keep fighting, to become a better person than I was yesterday.
I don't know what the future holds, but I'm more prepared to face it with you by my side.
Belle smiles, stroking Zephyr’s cheek. Zephyr closes her eyes, soaking in Belle’s touch.
Belle Silva: Mm… My steadfast guardian with a smokin’ hawt bod…
Zephyr smiles, her eyes still closed.
Belle Silva: YOU continue to surprise me. You’ve come a long way, at one point not even knowing what being human even was. Everyday you continue to grow and I'm so happy Zephyr, to see you grow and be a part of your life.
Belle pulls Zephyr in close and they touch foreheads, teasing another kiss. Instead, they pull each other into the other’s embrace as the crowd once again erupts in cheers for the rare display of true love in a dark world.