In The Key of Z

BRU Love: A Fair

College freshmen and frenemies Zayah Madrigal and Sebastian Alledo qualify to compete at the annual Music Fest, and both of them are ready to take the other down…except that, they are partnered with each other and forced to work together. Between a university-wide rumor and a coveted chance to perform with their idol Zion Reagan and the legendary band, The Chevaliers, will they be able to set aside their differences to win the Music Fest, or will they let their feelings for each other get the better of them?

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“So,” Bastian said, trying to stifle his grin. “Do you think you even have half a chance at placing higher than me in the Music Fest?”

“That’s not even a valid question, Bastian, because I intend to win,” Zayah declared, her lips forming a sarcastic smile.

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When Bastian’s eyes found hers, Zayah stopped talking and felt a calm wash over her. His reassuring gaze convinced her that everything would be just fine. She didn’t need to explain.

Bastian’s hand softly brushed against her cheek, where an errant tear had fallen during her admission. Zayah felt like she was going to implode when his fingers made contact with her skin.

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The first time they played the finished song together, Zayah got goosebumps and almost cried in relief and pride. Bastian looked at her with such a heartbreakingly sweet smile that she wanted to kiss him, right there and then.