And singing to the sky just felt right,

Apollo Helios Koval "Tell me are we having fun now?" Seventeen. Pureblood. Former Gryffindor. Phoenix Circus. Musician. Vocals for Mount Olympus

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The Next Adventure

Apollo took another look around his apartment wondering if he’d forgotten anything but also memorizing the space. This had been Hugo and his little bubble, their own little world where they had spent so much time and where some important moments had taken place. He’d always thought home were people rather than a place but it didn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to this one even if it wasn’t forever and his heart clenched as he turned to leave. With wizard travel, he could come back often if he wanted in theory, but after playing a gig and tending to fans and everything else that went with it there wouldn’t be much time. Apparating while exhausted also wasn’t a good plan as well as the possibility of sleeping in and not getting back in time it would mean it wouldn’t be a good idea. He would have to be content with visits and having others come see him while on the road.

This was something he had dreamed of, going on tour, the timing was terrible with the war and it made him sick to leave people behind but...this was his big break, didn’t he have to take it? Some stops were across Europe but most of the tour was in America which the war had not yet touched and places he had never seen before. Hugo had been invited to come with him of course, but his family was wrapped up in this war and it was a big step. He had told him he could just come to visit different stops along the way, the decision was his and he wondered what it would be. Either way, the apartment was paid up until he would be back, not wanting to lose it, he’d told Hugo it was his while he was away. Apollo looked down at Hercules a small smile on his lips. “This is our next great adventure, buddy,” he murmured to the dog giving his head a pat as Hercules barked his agreement. With one last look around the apartment, the boy and his dog took their leave.

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In a Heartbeat (2017) 

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rosierlandon:

As Landon help the spliff between his fingers, pausing just before he brought it to his lips for a hit, his eyebrows furrowed. “You don’t know ‘bout Cooking Club? Like what it was?” Is? How was he supposed to refer to it anymore? Life didn’t really come with a guide on this sort of thing.

Apparently, he had missed quite an interesting club if the name was only a facade as he implied. “Never really looked into it or paid much attention, to be honest. Seems like I missed out though?” he chuckled. He had heard people mention it but never in regard to illicit activities. 

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rosierlandon:

Landon nodded. “Yea. See it wasn’t all just knuts and galleons- had a few trades and stuff.” He couldn’t remember what exactly the guitar had been in place of. First guess, best guess, would have been a case or two of firewhiskey. Ever the popular order. “Thanks man, but, eh, think I’m good. More the listen’ type. Maybe fiddle around a party but nah. I’m good.”

“This all took place in the cooking club?” he questioned feeling thoroughly confused. Sounded like a lot more than cooking took place there. He was rubbish with cooking and probably should have joined though now he wondered. “Yeah, that's cool, not for everyone that’s for sure,” he nodded. It had come easier for him than most perhaps due to his need for an outlet.

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rcsexweasley:

Rose had already set up the tea set and a glass for firewhiskey when Apollo answered. She scowled a little bit. It seemed rude to go straight to drinking liquor just to talk with her brother’s boyfriend and she’d been hoping he’d be the one to suggest alcohol but since he didn’t she put the cap back on the bottle. “I will be back for you.” She muttered to the bottle before grabbing a carrying tray and taking the tea set into the lounge. She placed it on the coffee table before looking at Apollo again. “Yeah. Dad trained to become an Auror with Uncle Harry but dropped out to help Uncle George out at the shop instead. Said jokes were more his speed anyway.” She shrugged.

Apollo waited as he heard her rustling about in the kitchen taking a seat as he did. He could have sworn he heard her say something but whatever it was it was too low for him to hear and decided to let it go. This whole thing felt a bit awkward and it made him wish for that drink again, he didn’t really want to start by offending her but things might go better with alcohol. “Ah, screw it, do you think this whole thing would go over better with some alcohol?” he asked rubbing the back of his neck a small smile on his lips. “Sounds like it would be more fun anyway, and with times like these people could always use a laugh.”

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hugo-xx-weasley:

While he is getting ready Hugo couldn’t help but acknowledge the butterflies starting to flutter about in the pit of his stomach. His boyfriend left earlier to set up with his band and do their silly rituals in preparations of their show, something that happens every so often but tonight is different. Tonight marks the very first time that Hugo is appearing at one of Apollo’s gigs, so naturally he’s rather nervous about it all. Thankfully this one is not too far from his their apartment, literally being a five minute walk from the doorstep but he could not help but want to reconsider showing up. In his mind he’s created a laundry list of excuses supporting why he shouldn’t rather than admitting the actual truth, he’s simply anxious about being there. His reflection stares back at him as he continues to fill his head up with pessimistic thoughts, but surprisingly with a calming voice he says to himself, “No. You’re going and supporting him. That’s final.” With his mind made up he takes his key and heads out the door.

Just as he figured the journey to the club was a short one, but the queue to enter the building was a lot longer than he expected. Even from outside he could hear some music blaring abeit somewhat muffled when the doors are closed, presumably spelled that way to not disturb some residents that live on this street. Once he gains admittance to the venue he realizes that there’s quite a bit of time before the band is scheduled to play, so he decides to pay his boyfriend a visit. Unfortunately for him he is stopped by security who is just doing his job. “I realize you hear this all the time, but I personally know the lead singer of the band.” Hugo tries to plead with him, but the security guy tells him to get lost, which only infuriates him. “Look I just want to see my boyfriend, you don’t need to be an incorrigible douche. Just get the fuck out of my way.” He spies Apollo passing by a little ways away and he calls out to him as loud as he can over the DJ’s music. “Babe, can you come get me? This arsehole here won’t let me see you.”

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Apollo had left at his usual time before the gig so they could do set up and soundcheck, after that, they usually liked to goof around for a bit, get their energy up for the show. Hugo had told him he was finally going to come to one of his shows, something he had been disappointed that had never happened before. After all just because he showed up didn’t mean there was anything going on, he could just like the music, going out to support a friend, there were many reasons beyond them seeing each other but he hadn’t pushed. Knowing this time he would be out in the crowd left him both nervous and excited and he had put in a song or two that reminded him of Hugo, and one that was actually written for him. He had played him some things around the apartment but he had kept this one under wraps, waiting till he finally came to see him. Now that their feelings were out in the open it was a little easier to share, he just hoped that Hugo liked it.

Soundcheck was over, everything had gone smoothly, it was old hat by now and he lazed on one of the sofas in the dressing room watching his bandmates. They were all keyed up and ready to go, which was partly due to the energy drinks they had just consumed probably a bit prematurely since they still had quite awhile before the show. A few of their antics got a chuckle from him before he stood promising he would be back after he got a drink. As he approaches the exit into the main area he sees familiar red hair bringing a smile to his lips as does his predicament. “It’s okay Tom, he’s with me,” he informed the security guard and he moved out of the way. “Your name is on the list, love. Did you give it to him?” he asked with a chuckle. “I’m glad you came,” he murmured pulling his boyfriend to him for a hug. His face slips into the crook of his neck lightly nuzzling him already feeling better having him in his arms. Pulling back slightly he took Hugo’s hand instead leading him down the hallway he had just come backstage. “Welcome to my world, I suppose,” he chuckled.

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rosierlandon:

“Cool,” Landon said with a nod, continuing to bob his head as he looked the place over from his spot. As he collected the spliff back from Apollo, he let it rest between his fingers for a moment as his attention settled on the stage, instruments still propped about. “Got a guitar through Cooking Club once. Wasn’t my thing.”

Apollo puzzled over that for a moment, thinking it was kind of a strange exchange. “They just gave you a guitar?” he shook his head slightly wondering if he was missing something. “It takes some practice, not easy to get the hang of right off for most people. If you’ve still got it I could always teach you.” 

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esmebaird:

She shook her head. “I could make you a functional schedule and demand you keep me updated but I don’t think you’d agree to that.” His question had been rhetorical but Esme always had an answer. She smiled at his sillier admiration, raising her shoulders. “I think it just comes with time and patience and catching your bosses in the peak hours of the morning, when they’re too tired to withhold information. Live in the hospital for a while and it’ll come for you, too.” 

“Keeping to a schedule? No offense but that sounds awful,” he said making a face. “I like to live a life of spontaneity and most of the time there isn’t any regularity so it would be tough to schedule,” he noted shaking his head slightly. School was one thing, but with the life, he lead now a schedule wasn’t needed. “Take it they aren’t morning people either? I’d like to keep out of the hospital as much possible, I’ll have to find my connections around Diagon Alley here.”

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rcsexweasley:

She smiled as she stepped aside to let Apollo into the Granger-Weasley home. He’d barely crossed the threshold before Rose was walking towards the kitchen. If they were going to have this conversation- or any conversation really -Rose was going to need tea or alcohol and both were conveniently in the kitchen. “Yeah, dad decided last minute he needed one of us to pick up a shift and Hugo volunteered so I wouldn’t have to.” She said before ticking her head out of the kitchen doorway. “Can I get you anything to drink?”

Apollo followed along behind her looking around as he did, he had never been here before. When dating someone he normally would have come to his home and seen his family, but with Hugo keeping things secret for so long that hadn’t been an option. He wasn’t even sure if he’d told his parents yet. “Does your father help your uncle run the shop?” he questioned not sure how that whole thing worked. “Sure, whatever you’re having will be fine, thanks.” He wasn’t picky and it seemed kind of rude to ask for a drink for this conversation.

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valentineavery:

While Apollo might have given up on the pureblood social climbing ways, his parents still held some sway with the rest of the pureblood society. One bad word and all of her hard work would come crumbling down. Smiling politely, Valentine shifted to put that hand that wasn’t holding her basket in her pocket. “Well I have been known to read a book or two from time to time.” She said before tilting her head to the right. “There’s nothing inherently bad about romance novels but they aren’t the only type of books that I read.” She said before giving him a tight smile. “Yes, I do suppose that is what they do. It certainly seemed like you were. Haven and I might as well not have been home for how little attention you or my sister paid to us.”

He recognized the smile she gave him now, it was one he had seen on nearly every face while attending the elite parties he had once gone. Obviously, she wasn’t too thrilled to be talking to him, he wasn’t quite sure what he’d done to her but he could only imagine it had something to do with his standing. “What genre holds more of your interest?” he questioned trying to figure out what section they were in now. It would give him some clue to what book she picked out. “Can’t say I’ve more than skimmed one of Avalon’s that was laying out,” he chuckled. “I didn’t think you’d want me hanging around you while I was there, we just tried to keep out of your way so not to disturb you,” he shrugged. Was that what this was about?

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rosierlandon:

“You guys play here like a regular thing?” Landon asked, nose scrunching with a sniff as he passed off the paper to Apollo.

“Yeah, this is one of our regular spots but we play all over,” he said taking the spliff from Landon. Apollo brought it to his lips taking a drag holding it there for a moment before a cloud of smoke escaped and he passed the paper back to Landon.

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ashtonmwood:

Ashton shook her head, admiration written on every line of her face. “I’ve always thought people who could play anything were really cool. Never had the patience for it myself, you know, but … That’s great. I’ll have to try to find some of your stuff somewhere. I listen to a lot of music at home, help keep the noise level acceptable.” It was too quiet a lot, and music helped with that. “It is, but a lot more work than people think. We’re always training and revising strategies and thinking up new plays. I love it though - been on a broomstick for as long as I can remember.”

The admiration he could see on her face made him smile, she hadn’t even heard him play, he could be awful for all she knew. “Well thank you, I like to think I’m quite cool,” he joked with a laugh. “It does take a bit of patience but you get the hang of it after awhile just like anything. I’m sure getting to where you are in Quidditch took some practice. I can send you over some stuff, see if you like it. Not a fan of the quiet are you?” he questioned with a smile. “I don’t doubt it, any skill takes a lot of work even if you are more of a natural at it. Sounds like me and music. I’m alright on a broom but nothing compared to your level.”

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olijtonks:

“Well, I think they’re going to teach us how to work with the ones that don’t play nice. I could be wrong - maybe they’ll just toss us in with them and see who makes it. We’re doing a lot of orientation stuff, it seems to me now. But we get to do field work too. And more eventually.” He laughed as well, taking another bite of his sandwich. “Oh, really? Muggle or wizard music? I can imagine how my parents would take that news and it’s not really pretty.”

“Hopefully there is some teaching involved, not sure how you’d fair if you were just tossed in and left to fend for yourself,” he chuckled. “Makes sense, gotta teach you all the basics before you get to work with dangerous creatures. Sounds like a job you’ll always need a good sleep for, don’t want to be tired with slow reflexes, something might bite your head off,” he made a face. He could get on board with the creatures that could be somewhat tamed, but the ones you always had to watch your back with didn’t sound quite as fun to him. “Wizard mostly, but I have played in a few muggle venues, as long as the songs don’t have wizard references in it then you’re fine. I was already a disappointment to them so can’t do much more damage really,” he shrugged. Their opinion meant very little to him.

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esmebaird:

“It’s necessary for a healthy lifestyle,” she insisted, astonished anyone could function on less. She loved sleep; it was one of her favorite things in the world. She shook her head, giving up for the time being since she couldn’t force him, in any case. “You’ll get there,” she assured him, “Everyone does eventually. It’s not as glamorous as it seems, though.” 

“Ah, I suppose I am quite unhealthy then. Life of a musician though, what are you gonna do?” he shrugged. Keeping up with those with regular jobs meant a bit less sleep, but it was quite worth it for those special few. “Awesome coffee hookup? Sounds pretty glamorous to me,” he chuckled. “How long does it take to procure such a connection?”

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hugo-xx-weasley:

Such an exciting experience he was feeling in the pit of his stomach what with those butterflies fluttering about, setting his nerves all over the place as he thinks about what he’s really done. He does not show any sort of shyness over the fact that he let those three words that carry so much weight to them. While he may be worried about his feelings he never really thought that he would be the first one to say them, but he always felt like he would return it back if Apollo did utter the words to him. It feels different now that he said he loves him, but different in a good way. “I’m not that drunk, babe.” He whispers to him as he starts to blush as evident by the not-so-subtle change in hue. Before he knows it Apollo closed in the large gap between the two of them and he finds himself comfortably straddling his lap. “Ever since that night in the kitchen? I’ll forever treasure that night.” It felt right to have his boyfriend’s lips pressed against his, something he craved the entire night while they were at the party. Why was he so scared of letting his friends and those close to him know about the wonderful man that has the patience of a saint? “To answer your question earlier, I don’t think I have anything to worry about. So what if everyone else from school and half the world knows? As long as I have you with me then anything is possible.”

The words had come as quite a shock to him, with all Hugo’s struggles he never thought he’d hear those words yet. He had wanted to say them himself, but he hadn’t wanted to scare the redhead off thinking it might be too soon for him to hear them so he’d held them back. It seemed now he hadn’t needed too, that Hugo felt the same, it felt right though and he was glad he’d given Hugo the time he needed to say them first. “Hmm, are you quite certain of that?” he murmured his mood playful once more as it had been before their detour. The familiar warmth spread across his boyfriend's cheeks and he smiled reaching out to gently brush over it with his thumb as he always did, unable to resist. He loved even after all this time and what Hugo had just said that he still could make him blush. Apollo’s other hand rested on the redheads lower back playing along that little strip of exposed skin he loved before gently moving up and under his shirt seeking more bare skin. “As will I, how lucky it was both of ours stomachs were grumbling,” he whispered against his lips. They always said a way to a man’s heart was through his stomach and his had led him right to the boy he now loved. He’d stolen Hugo’s first kiss that night and had collected a few other firsts since he wanted all of Hugo’s firsts. “You don’t have anything to worry about, not with me around. I’ll be here no matter what comes at us.”

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rosierlandon:

Landon could feel a set of eyes on him. With the newly lit spliff between his fingers, he looked up. A moment of shifting eye contact, checking to see if they were looking at him or if it was just in his head before he opened his mouth. “Did you, like, want a hit?” He asked, voice a bit sluggish.

It wouldn’t be a successful gig if the scent of weed didn’t permeate the air and just a turn of his head he saw one of the culprits though there were many more by the smell. By the sound of the voice that followed this might not have been his first spliff. “Well if you’re offering I could always use one.” Hugo could kill him later when he smelled it on him.