The city hums in the distance. Kova is back at the studio, the morning sun casting light over the empty rehearsal space. Mason is nearby, calm and steady, unreadable as ever.
KOVA
Why does it feel quieter here?
He adjusts his jacket, glancing around.
MASON
Everything's ready.
KOVA
He's so… calm.
Mason doesn't flinch. He just watches.
DANIEL
Kova. You need to rehearse.
KOVA
I know.
Daniel's eyeing Mason a little too closely.
DANIEL
Make sure you stay professional today.
KOVA
I know what professional looks like…
Mason steps closer to Kova, but stays in the background. His presence is subtle, protective, grounding.
KOVA
*Even temporary… he makes it feel safe.*
DANIEL
Ok let's rehears midnight drive
Kova walks to the mic.
KOVA
Kk
DANIEL
A 1 2 3
KOVA
🎵🎵Lights flash, the floor is ours Moving fast, the night's ours Hands up, feel the beat inside No regrets, no need to hide
🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Step by step, we own this space Every shadow leaves no trace Heartbeats sync with the sound Feet can't stop, we won't slow down
🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
Windows down, we chase the lights City moving past at midnight Hands up high, don't think twice We're young, we're alive Don't slow down, don't rewind Leave the quiet far behind We don't sleep, we just ride Through the midnight drive
🎵🎵🎵
Mirror's reflection, focus strong We're not just singing, we belong Every move, every sound This is our stage, our playground No one's watching, just us here Every doubt disappears The crowd may come, the crowd may cheer
But now it's only you I hear
🎵🎵🎵
Windows down, we chase the lights
City moving past at midnight
Hands up high, don't think twice
We're young, we're alive
Don't slow down, don't rewind
Leave the quiet far behind
We don't sleep, we just ride
Through the midnight drive
DANIEL
Good good. But one question. Did you write this song?
KOVA
Ya
DANIEL
So who's the only one you hear.
Kova looks at Mason briefly.
KOVA
No one
DANIEL
Your kiding me.
MASON
What's wrong. I can help.
DANIEL
He was referring to you.
MASON
I dont get it.
DANIEL
Your the only one he can hear!!
Kova blushes slightly.
KOVA
No! *damn it how did he know!*
MASON
* remember this is temporary. Its temporary but it doesn't feel temporary.*
KOVA
Ok im taking a break.
He walks into the hallway. Mason follows.
MASON
Nathan.
Kova spins around blushing like an idiot.
KOVA
I said stop calling me .... that.
MASON
Nathan.
Kova blushes more.
KOVA
* why do I want to hide my face in his chest.*
Before he can think, Kova leans in and presses his face against Mason's chest.
MASON
Nathan?
He whispers softly, almost testing, almost steady.
KOVA
*I can't… why does this feel so safe?*
Daniel comes.
DANIEL
Ok let's cont- SERIOUSLY!?
Kova jumps back.
KOVA
Its not wha-
DANIEL
It is exactly what it looks like!!
Mason steps in front of Kova, protective, calm but fierce.