The pink petals of cherry blossoms fluttered down to the ground. It marked the prelude of spring and the end of the bitter winter.

He sighed, running a hand through his brown locks as he gazed outside the window of the music room. His eyes trailed to the massive grand piano in front of him.  He had decided to quit learning the piano, and at times, people would ask, "Why did you stop playing?"

He would simply smile and then he would reply..

"There are sounds, smells, colors, and places that bring back sad memories." 

Yet today, he had no idea what drew him to sit on the piano couch, his fingers poised over the glossy keys.

A set of music sheets lay in front of him, waiting for the pianist to incorporate the notes into a beautiful melody.

For almost half of his life, he had been playing the high treble without the accompanying base; the song he was playing, was a duet; yet without a partner, it would be incomplete and unfinished...

Author's Note : Hello! So I've decided to post this story up which will serve as an entry to this contest ---> http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/599365/de-retrouvailles-et-d-adieux-a-writing-competition-apply-contest-writing-you-competition-exo-prizes

The oneshot proper will follow soon. Please anticipate for it. This is my first time writing an angst-y type of story so please bear with me. Till next time then~ Ciao!

Lovely poster is credited to Melinda from Soralistic~ Thank you so much once again~ 

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