"The rest isn't finished yet, this is all I have for now. I'll sing the rest for you when I've written more," Summer Shawcross whispered softly, leaning against Noah Drexler's back.
She could feel that Noah's body wasn't as tense anymore.
It seemed her singing earlier had at least some effect.
They say gentle music can calm a person's heart, cheerful music can make someone feel happy, and sad music can evoke sorrow... Music has extraordinary power to move us, and that's a big reason why she loved it so much since childhood.
...
Listening to the quiet voice behind him and the soft, vulnerable body, Noah Drexler's heart inexplicably softened.
Along with it, the intense pain he felt in his body also seemed to ease.
After a long time, he moved his throat and finally responded.
"Okay."
Hearing his response, Summer Shawcross felt a surge of joy in her heart and smiled happily.
She started to try, slowly and little by little, to release her hold on his waist.
