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*Callum's office*Stephen submitted some documents to Callum but he was asked to organize the papers by date. Even if Stephen doesn't want to and was irritated when he was ordered to, he must obey. As Stephen organizes the papers he heard Callum humming a tune of a song he is unfamiliar with."Mmm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm. Mmm-mm, yeah..."He just keeps on humming and singing unintelligible lyrics. Stephen wonders why he is unfamiliar with the song even if he has sung so many songs before. Then all of a sudden, Callum started to sing the words clearly."Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel, can't help it if I wanna kiss you in the rain so~"It seems like Callum is in his own little world and disregarding Stephen in his office."Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you, Can't help it if there's no one else, ooh I can't help myself~"Stephen somehow felt warmth on his cheeks after hearing Callum sing. It was probably his first time to hear his voice and to know that it was only him who got to hear that song, it felt— different. Callum is still humming the tune and just singing the chorus part, it might be the only part he knows. Stephen is done with the papers so he left immediately and didn't try to disturb Callum's little singing session.*Cafeteria*"Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel, can't help la la la lala la la la la... hmm mm-mm mm-mm.. nana na na na na this feeling since I met you, la la la if there's no one else~~"Stephen didn't realize it but he has been humming and singing the song Callum sang a while ago. It was catchy even if he doesn't completely know the lyrics. Austen then sat beside Stephen with his lunch box so they can start eating together. Stephen is still quietly humming the song. It really stuck in his brain like glue, he can't get it out."Very vain, I see," Austen broke the singing spell."Vain? How am I vain?""You, singing about yourself," Austen said as if stating the obvious."Myself? I mean, I do look like an angel..." Stephen said cluelessly."No, I mean the song you're singing is "Hey Stephen"... by Taylor Swift..." Austen tilted his head, "like? You're kinda singing about yourself?""Huh? Is that the title of the song?" Stephen asked with a slight panic in his voice."Yeah, one of my favorite Taylor Swift songs. I'm surprised you don't know it." Austen said.Stephen suddenly pulled out his phone and searched for the song to read its lyrics clearly."'Cause I can't help it if you look like an angel
Can't help it if I wanna kiss you in the rain, so
Come feel this magic I've been feeling since I met you
Can't help it if there's no one else
Mmm, I can't help myself"Stephen suddenly felt a rush of blood on his cheeks. He can't describe what he is feeling but he can feel his chest tightening and his stomach churning."Why are you blushing?" Austen asked."Uhm... Nothing," Stephen quickly answered.*Stephen's House*Thirty-two. Stephen listened to "Hey Stephen" by Taylor Swift 32 times ever since he got home. It is a miracle that his ears aren't bleeding yet. He started to memorize the lyrics as well. As of now, Stephen is speechless and thoughtless. He is sitting on his bed holding his phone where he listened to the song.Confused, that is the word Stephen will describe his feelings."It's a good song," Stephen said, "yeah, everyone will have an LSS from this. Yeah, yep, yep, yes. No need to overthink it."Stephen keeps on convincing himself and mumbling words, saying he doesn't need to overthink it. But he actually is overthinking it. He then pulled out his journal and started to write an entry~Dear Diary,One of the things that I don't like to do is assume, but I'm going to assume. Am I overthinking this too much? Well, this person, just sang a song that is somehow related to me while we were in the same room. He was singing it so many times too. I'm so confused. I don't want to add meaning to it but... I don't know, it's just weird. It's kinda weird, to be honest. But who am I, right? I'm no one, so probably just a coincidence.
Yep, just a silly old coincidence. Taylor Swift really knows how to pick a title.~"What if, I just make a cover of this song? I already have it memorized," Stephen said to himself which he agreed on.He placed his camera and tripod and fixed the lighting so only his silhouette can be seen in the video. He is sitting by the windowsill as it is night time and the stars can be seen. He pressed the record button and then the background music.On cue, he started to sing as... STELLAR.*Callum's house 2 days after*It's weekend so Callum spent the day all by himself in his house. Thankfully he already finished his paperwork that's why he has all the time to himself. He binge-watched a lot of dramas and movies, played some online games, and he slept for hours.Callum woke up from, probably his 4th nap of the day, and looked at his phone. It's 7 pm, he hasn't eaten lunch yet and it's time for dinner. Even if he wants to go back to sleep, he can't, he has to eat. He walked to his kitchen and just reheated some food that he found in his fridge. He's too lazy and tired to cook himself a proper one."Cause I can't help it- ARGH!" Callum pulled his hair as he blurted out that song again. "It's been three days, how long are you tryna' stay in my brain?" he says as he slaps his head.He sat down in the dining room to eat his dinner. Just like the other days, his house is lonely, quiet, and dark. He could buy himself a bright lamp, or paint his walls a little lighter, but indulging in his own misery has become his hobby. As he takes bites on his food he is also scrolling down his phone like an angsty teenager. Then all of a sudden, a notification popped up. A new video of his favorite content creator has been uploaded. Callum sat back up straight and clicked on it."My god, when did he last post a video?" He whispered to himself, "I missed this."The video started to play and he increased the volume of his phone. It started with a humming tune that he is very familiar with."Mmm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm. Mmm-mm, yeah..."Callum suddenly gasped. He couldn't believe it. The song was stuck in his head for days and now it is being sung by his favorite singer on YouTube. He got giddy and excited as he listened to the cover.The video only shows the silhouette of the singer but the quality of the sound and voice was supreme. Callum just sways his head and joins in with the song. The video ended, and believe it or not, Callum clapped. For no apparent reason, he just did, or maybe it has a reason. Of course, like any other, he left a like and wrote a comment that says."This song has been stuck in my head for days and I felt so happy when you made a cover. Your voice is beautiful as ever! I loved this so much!!!
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It's okay if you don't post much, we understand. Please take care of yourself always. Stay STELLAR <33"Callum could write a whole essay for a single comment, and he already did when he answered back on a basher saying that they didn't like the voice of the singer and questioning their anonymity. Callum's keyboard was on fire that day just to defend STELLAR. Of course, he couldn't just end the support there. Callum went on his Twitter account and shared the link and said how good the cover was and how he loved it.Reminder, this is a strong and capable 29-year-old man.And now, his food has gotten cold.Later on, Callum realized something. He was too fixated on STELLAR, he forgot to actually read the title of the video."Taylor Swift - Hey, Stephen (STELLAR Cover)""Oh, so "Hey, Stephen" is the title of the song," Callum told himself, "I thought it was 'Angel' or something."Callum suddenly had his eyes wide open as if he was stricken by lightning. He stares at the title and remembered something... or someone. He shook his head as if it were illegal to think of them."So what if they have the same name? It's a common name, it's in every Baby Naming books," Callum quickly said to himself. Though he can't top how quickly his face has gotten red."This is ridiculous," Callum scoffed.He went back to his bedroom to sleep. Yet it has been hours and all that is flying around the four walls is "Hey, Stephen" by Taylor Swift in the voice of STELLAR.*Stephen a few hours after uploading his video*Stephen opened his laptop to see the comments on his newest video. He wasn't expecting much since it has been weeks since the last time he posted. He just didn't have the energy to do so. After one scroll, right off the bat, Stephen saw a long comment that read."This song has been stuck in my head for days and I felt so happy when you made a cover. Your voice is beautiful as ever! I loved this so much!!!
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It's okay if you don't post much, we understand. Please take care of yourself always. Stay STELLAR <33"Stephen can't help but smile after reading the comment. This user has been very supportive of him right from the start. They even defended him from the haters and bashers. This user is probably one of Stephen's favorites and always anticipates to see in his comment sections. Of course, he had to say his thanks. So he typed in."Thank you so much! I appreciate that you loved it. <3
Also, thank you for the kind words, please don't worry about me, I am all good!
You too, stay stellar!"After replying, he closed his laptop and crawled to his bed to sleep.