For The Stars Have Sinned

There is something in performing in front of the crowd that’s addicting. Maybe this is how Vine feels. I also think that maybe their palms are sweating from nervousness when they performed the first time on stage. Maybe their chest also beats faster as they climb the stage.

“I will introduce you as a guest performer,” Levi whispered. He was standing by my side while adjusting the mic. He signaled the operator to open the mic connection to the speaker.

“I’m nervous,” I whispered. But maybe because the Vinepress yelled too loudly and his mind was busy so he didn’t hear me.

I felt someone approach and stood behind me. “After this, leave. Go back to EGL,” Tiden’s voice.

My body stiffened for a bit. I felt him step away and return to his place. My gaze followed Tiden’s retreating back. He has been nagging me to leave. I do not know why. He wouldn’t stop so I promised to leave immediately after.

I want to ask him what the problem is but he doesn’t give me the chance. I was hesitant to walk close to him because Maingey has been watching my every move since in the dressing room. So annoying!

“Good evening, Vinepress! Let’s welcome our dearest idols, Vine!”

The fans cheered and applauded. I lowered my head in shame. I was suddenly nervous. My palm was cold while holding the mic and standing by Levi’s side.

“Levi idol, who is that girl beside you?”

“You have a new member, my loves?”

“Ariel love love you!”

“Kyaaah! You are so handsome! Bed me now, Levi! I’m willing to spread my legs for you!”

I coughed a bit at a fan’s scream. Uh, maybe it’s better for her to keep quiet? I looked at Levi. He didn’t react while placing the single mic on the mic stand. So I was the only one who’s embarrassed by the female fan’s scream. Uh.

“Hi, girls. It’s nice to see you here tonight,” Ariel said at last. I looked at him. He was sitting behind the drumset and holding the drumsticks with one hand while the other held the microphone. He winked at the fans. “Would you like me to introduce my members?” The fans screamed and Ariel laughed. “I think it’s not necessary no? You already know us, girls. We’ll just introduce the guest performer who will join us today. Levi bro, please do the honor.”

I bit my lip and looked at Levi. He was staring at me. My cheeks just got hotter. I looked away.

“Nicole is sick. She can’t perform tonight, so we invited this beautiful girl in front of you to help us give you an enchanting song that will lift your mood. No other than, Miss Rishel Joy.”

The fans applauded. Levi motioned to Ariel. The latter nodded and gave three beats on the drums. Tiden started strumming his electric guitar. For me, it’s like a melody that excites. And it looks like the fans feel the same way.

“Bloody sick, bloody hell

You turn my life high on top

You put a blood on my wine

It gives me power to dominate!”

I danced slightly into the music, headbanging a bit. Even Ariel and Levi did the same. When I glanced at Tiden, he remained standing. He was looking down at his electric guitar and only his fingers moved throughout his body.

“You f**** leech I gave you power

To dominate my body, turning me on

Give me power to dominateBelonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Give me power to dominate!”

I laughed and jumped above the stage. I smiled when even Levi jumped up and down on the stage and banged his head too.

“High on top I overcome

Love of many I drank

Fame and wealth I possess

I give you all, I give my soul!”

I caught a glimpse of June. He was smiling but because he had the keys, he just gently headbanged and remained seated. My heart is about to explode with the strength of the pulse at the same time as the fast beat of the song.

I drew a breath before joining Levi in ​​the chorus.

“I give you da**, a fu**** kiss

Baby you turn me on

Let me taste you until dawn!”

There was a sensation on Levi’s face that I couldn’t name. I shook that out of my mind and focused my attention on the fans who were immersing themselves in the music below the small platform. Little did I know that Vine music would have such an impact on fans.

It’s like they’re losing themselves! Ther never stops head banging and jumping around. When they scream, it’s like the end of the world. Maybe, if Maingey hadn’t made me wear ear plugs, I might have been deafened by the noise. Just like now, even with ear plugs, Ariel’s drums are still loud in my ears.

“I give you f*** f*** f***** love!

Take my body, ride on me

Oh if you love me, taste my f*** f*** f***** love!”

I laughed and shouted f**** love into the mic as an echo to the last lyrics that Levi sang. The screams and shouts of the fans became more and more intense. It’s like I’m floating in the air. My heart is about to explode with the power of Ariel’s drums. My teeth tingled at the shrill of the electric guitar, but I don’t know, I loved jumping, screaming, twisting and hollering even more.

And I did what I’ve never done before. Did I head so that my head almost reached the floor? I could feel my loose hair hitting the floor of the stage. Terrible! I’d be crazy if I didn’t head bang! I did that several times until the ringing got weaker and weaker.

I woke up and saw the fans sweating.

“Oh, I give you all. Take this one and give me your world,” Levi sings in the last line.

The fans cheered.

“We love you, Vine!”

“Put me to bed, Ariel!”

“Idol!”

“You guys are great! Forever Vine!”

I smiled at the shouts of the fans. We sang a few more songs up front before the very last music. This time, Levi and I will sing a sweet love song.

I got nervous. Nicole is always his duet partner in the song so I don’t know if he will like my voice. Maybe my voice doesn’t suit his voice.

“Oh, I love you

I wanna take you in the world we know

Make you smile, make you mine

I wanna scream your love for me…”

Levi looked at me while singing. I swallowed. I stared into his eyes. Very expressive. He stepped closer to me. My chest heaved even more.

“I wanna take you to bed tonight

I wanna hold you ’till I make you scream the night

I wanna kiss you, hug you, drown you

In the world you never knew…”

The corner of his lips rose. I blinked and clutched my chest. My heart beat fast. I was surprised when he held my hand and brought my palm to his chest. He squeezed my hand. What he did made my throat dry.

I opened my mouth and sang the second verse.

“You win I lose

You dominate my life now

I can’t escape from you

You are a dangerous kind of power…”

My eyes widened when Levi suddenly turned me around. I drifted off. When I faced him again, we both looked at each other. He smiled. I sang again.

“I love you

I love how you dominate my life

I received what I wanted as I let you hold me tight

I will never leave your side…”

I caught my breath when he stepped closer and lowered his head so that our faces were level. His hot breath gently hit my face. I bit my lip. He slowly moved my palm up and down on his chest. My eyes widened. He smiled. He seductively bit his lips and sang.

“I wanna take you to bed tonight

I wanna hold you ’till I make you scream the night

I wanna kiss you, hug you, drown you

In the world you never knew…”

I don’t know if what he did has a hidden meaning. But I felt a sudden warm feeling. My muscles trembled, from the soles of my feet up to my legs, thighs, stomach, and it tickled my heart. I moved the mic away.

“Levi,” I whispered his name.

He smiled mischieviously. I gasped for air and my muscles suddenly went weak.

He continued the song. I bit my lip while waiting for Ariel to finish. When he thanked and bowed slightly to the fans, I bowed too.

“Bye, until next time, Vinepress!” Ariel’s last message.

The fans cheered again. I quickly got off the stage, I didn’t even pay attention to Tiden’s strange gaze. I entered the dressing room and immediately took my clothes and changed in the secluded area.

“Oh, girl, why are you in such a hurry? Let’s just wait for the boys.”

I removed the two earrings and put them in the bag. I stared at the stylist in the mirror. “I have to go home. Please just tell Maingey to go first. And thank you for the experience.”

I quickly turned and walked to the entrance. I even adjusted the T-shirt and made sure the zipper of the pants I was wearing was up. I only stopped when I bumped into something hard. When I looked up, I saw Levi’s serious face.

I stepped back. I quickly passed him. I breathed a sigh of relief when I got out of the dressing room. I ran away. I don’t like Levi’s stare because it’s like a predator eyeing his prey. Earlier, my heart was beating fast, but after the gig, I was overcome with terror.

I do not know why.

My pace turned to walking when I reached the Terraces. When I was sure I was far away, I just stopped there and took a deep breath. But even though I was horrified earlier, I still smiled in excitement while remembering what Levi did on stage. Nevermind his terrifying smile.

I looked around. Where am I? I looked up at the towering buildings surrounding the Ayala Center. There was no one around. I ran towards the waiting shed and sat on the chair. There are several taxis passing by on a one way road. But all of them have their respective passenger already.

I looked down at my wristwatch. It’s past nine o’clock in the evening. I just hope for a taxi that will travel south at this hour. There are several trees around the waiting shed and only the few streetlights provide ambient light in this place. Surprisingly, the noise in the Terraces did not reach here.

I suddenly stiffened when a hand grabbed my shoulder.