CHAPTER 8: FIRST STEP
That day, Chase, Matt, Hariz and Mari are invited to performed in an expo together with some other bands.
"Hey, guys. Good to see you" said Chase to a band called Undisputed.
"Same here. Good performing in Skillets concert last week. You're really show what does the local band can do when we got chance" replied the leader and vocalist; Acap.
"Thanks. But, still. We have long way to go" said Chase.
"So, what's next for X-6?" asked the guitarist; Pix.
"Well, I don't know. We were thinking to start get into mainstream. But, I don't know if it's too early for that" replied Chase.
"I think you guys better do so. It seems that you're a talk around our nation now. I don't think that any underground bands here ever get that much attention" said the bassist; Zarep.
"Do we really need to be on the mainstream?" asked Hariz.
"You should be. This is your chance to shine" replied the drummer; FH.
"Told you so" said Matt. Before Chase can say anything, the organizer called them to get ready as their turn is next.
Then;
The crowds cheered loudly before X-6 started their 2nd song.
"X-6!"
"X-6!"
"X-6!"
"What a fans we have today. Should we produce album then?" asked Matt. The crowds cheered loudly.
"Wow, maybe we can consider this. Now for our final song for today; Hail to The King!" said Matt.
Later on;
"So, guys. What's next for us?" asked Mari.
"That's true. Maybe it's time for us to get a recording company and make our studio album" said Matt.
"What do you think, Hariz?" asked Chase.
"I'm not really interested to be in mainstream but why not?" replied Hariz.
"Now, we're talking. But how can we got a recording company that want to sign us?" asked Matt.
"You always talked about being a recording artist but you didn't know how?" asked Hariz in returned.
"Well, how should I know. Never being in mainstream before" replied Matt.
"Why don't we release a single first?" asked Mari.
"Not a bad idea. Let's create a Youtube account and upload it there. We can asked some of our friends to help" replied Chase.
"Not a bad idea. But do we have already have own song?" asked Matt.
"Well, Hariz. Do you have one?" asked Chase. Hariz smirked.
"Come to the studio tomorrow. I'll show you" replied Hariz.
"Great. See you guys tomorrow then" said Chase. The rest just nodded.
"So, what type of song did you have?" asked Chase as he and Hariz walked to the car.
"You know it tomorrow but one thing for sure. It is based on Malay's fairy tale" replied Hariz.
"Malay have fairy tale?" asked Chase as they both enter the car.
"Of course" replied Hariz.
"Genre?" asked Chase.
"As usual" replied Hariz.
"As I thought. So, do you write it by yourself?" asked Chase.
"Only the lyric. The song was written by someone that taught me how to play guitar" replied Hariz.
"You still can play guitar?" asked Chase.
"Of course. Just because I spend more time with bass, doesn't mean that I left guitar, you know" replied Hariz.
"What about drum?" asked Chase.
"Nope. I tried to learn once but failed" replied Hariz.
"Skillets are right when they said that you always have a surprise" said Chase.
"Just you wait when you listen to that song. I'm sure that you will love it" replied Hariz.
"I see. Now, I can't wait for tomorrow" said Chase. Hariz just smirked as he and Chase left the parking lot with their car.
Later on;
Chase just lying down on the bed when he got a FaceTime request from Jen.
Chase: Hi, babe.
Jen: Hey. How you're doing?
Chase: Not really good.
Jen: Why is that?
Chase: You're not around here.
Jen: Awww, you miss me that much already?
Chase: Of course I am.
Jen: I miss you too. So, what's up?
Chase: Nothing much. We just decided to make our own Youtube channel to upload our song.
Jen: Really? That's cool. I'll promote it if you want to.
Chase: That's why I love you so much.
Jen: I love you too. So, do you already have a song now?
Chase: Hariz did. He let us listen to it tomorrow.
Jen: That's cool. Is it a love song?
Chase: No. Hariz said he wrote the lyrics based on a fairy tale in Malaysia but I'm sure Hariz will put some twist on it.
Jen: Now, that's interesting.
Chase: But I don't think you'll understand the lyrics though.
Jen: Why?
Chase: Because it is a Malay song.
Jen: Really? Why did he didn't write English song?
Chase: Because he said it's suits Matt's capability.
Jen: I see. I wonder how does it sounds.
Chase: Yeah. I really can't wait for it.
Jen: So, any girls asked you out after I left?
Chase: Nope. Like anyone will dare to do so after knowing that we're dating now.
Jen: Really? I'm not that scary.
Chase: Well, based on the last time I see you mad, that's not true.
Jen: Is Chase Hammett afraid of me?
Chase: Of course not. You're the love of my life after all.
Jen: Awww, you're so sweet.
Chase: Of course I am.
Jen: If I know that you're this sweet, I'll asked you to be my boyfriend in middle school.
Chase: Be grateful that I am now, duh.
Jen: Always been, idiot.
Chase: Did you just call me idiot?
Jen: Yes I am. What can you do to me?
Chase: Just you wait when we meet again. I'll toss you into nearby fish pond.
Jen: You want to toss me; your bestfriend and girlfriend into the fish pond? Nah, I don't think you will do it.
Chase: Why not?
Jen: Because you love me.
Chase: Well, fish pond is not really harmful. So, why not.
Jen: Uggh, seriously?
Chase: Yes.
Jen: Then, I just hang up now.
Chase: Please don't.
Jen: I have to.
Chase: But why?
Jen: Because it's already midnight at your place, idiot. You need to practice new song tomorrow, right.
Chase: Oh, yeah. Okay, babe. I show you the new song when Hariz allows me to do so.
Jen: Okay, babe. Sweet dream.
Chase: Bye then. I love you.
Jen: I love you too.
Then, they hung up.
On the next day;
All X-6 members already in the studio.
"So, Hariz. Where is the new song?" asked Chase.
"Here" replied Hariz while played it from his phone.
"That's sounds great" said Mari.
"Who helps you record this?" asked Chase.
"Izo and Lola from XPDC" replied Hariz.
"I have to admit it. This song is cool. Now, let's practice it" said Matt.
"Yeah. Let's go" replied Chase.
"Here is the lyric, Matt" said Hariz while handed over the lyric to Matt and the chord to Chase and Mari.
"Okay then. Let's begin" said Chase. Then all of them started to practice.
Later on;
Chase and Hariz having a drink at a nearby diner.
"So, what do you think of our new song?" asked Hariz.
"It's good. Not to mention, very suitable with Matt's voice" replied Chase.
"I know. Should I make more song now?" asked Hariz.
"Why not? We might need to produce full album sooner or later" replied Chase.
"I see. Very well then. So, how's thing with Jen?" asked Hariz.
"So far so good" replied Chase.
"Good to hear that" said Hariz.
"But still, when will you dating again?" asked Chase.
"Let the time decide. Right now, it's our band and my study come first" replied Hariz. Chase just nodded.
Few days later;
X-6 members are jamming as usual but this time with another new song composed by Hariz.
"So, how many views that we got for our new song?" asked Matt.
"Just 120 views so far with 50 likes" replied Chase.
"Can we reach more, please? We want to make it big, right" said Matt.
"Everything needs time, Matt. Don't be such impatient" replied Mari.
"C'mon, Hariz. Can you just make better song?" asked Matt.
"If you think making a good song is easy, why don't you make it?" asked Hariz in returned.
"I don't know how" replied Matt.
"Then, just shut the fuck up" said Hariz.
"Relax, guys. I'm sure we can hit 1000 views soon enough. Now, let's continue" said Chase. Then, they continue their jamming session.
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