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Part 3 of Battle of the Bands - Life Series band AU
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Published:
2026-03-20
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2026-05-17
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we can't be friends (wait for your love)

Summary:

Lizzie, an owner for an animal cafe, is a kind soul, who loves getting trapped in her own world. Her bright pink hair, and bubbly personality, never fails to charm anyone. Even the level-headed Cleo...However, not everyone is as they seem. Even someone as nice and simple cafe owner.

Cleo, part of a two person band with her friend Martyn, is known for their dark humor and ability to stay calm in dire situations. As a regular for taking their cats to Lizzie's cafe, they slowly start to have more than a simple hello with the pink haired woman. The two grow closer, not knowing that one day, it would all blow up in their faces.

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Cleo and Lizzie are close friends, but what happens when trust is rarely a key points in their relationship?

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION/BANDS

Notes:

welcome to the next fic of the Battle of the Bands Past Life AU!!! This one was well asked for before I move back to MM or something, so here we are! I'm so excited to get this one started, I have so many good ideas.

For those who have not read the previous fics in this series; 'All The Small Things' and 'Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've'), You do not have to read those in order to read this one, as it will not ruin any plot points. In fact, it's quite different than my other ones since these characters are more detached from my previous ones. Although, it may get confusing at some points but do feel free to ask questions!

Enjoy!!!

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SONG

 

'  We can't be friends

But I'd like to just pretend

You cling to your papers and pens

Wait until you like me again

Wait for your love '

 

- we can't be friends (wait for your love), Ariana Grande

 


 

SNEAK PEEK AT A FUTURE CHAPTER

 

“Cleo-”

 

“No.” They shook their head.
“I need time. Or space. Or something that isn’t this.”

 

Lizzie’s chest tightened. “You’re just going to walk away?”

 

Cleo hesitated at the door.
Then, without turning around, they said; “You already did.”

 

"I thought I could trust you!" The pink haired fae said.
"That's why I did this!"

 

"Aww, you could have trusted me." Cleo said mockingly.
And this time, when the door closed, it was quieter, but it hurt a lot more.

 


 

BANDS

 

The Secret Society: previously The Villies, but they disbanded due to complications with one of their band members, who then left the band.

They found a new person; Etho. Who is part of another band.

Members:

Grian - drums

Gem - lead vocals & guitar

Etho - guitar

Pearl (left band) - backing vocals & guitar

 

 

Cabin Crew: a group of guys who all went to a summer camp together back in their earlier days.

They decided to form a band, and have become extremely popular since.

Members:

Scott - lead vocals

Bdubs - backing vocals & guitar

Scar - drums

Etho - guitar

 

 

The Lost Generation: a duo band that quickly rose in the ranks for how well they play for just two people.

They use a soundpad for their drums

Members:

Martyn - lead vocals

Cleo - backing vocals & guitar

 

 

The Rejects: one of the most popular boy bands...namely for their stage antics and the way their songs can make anyone swoon.

'Half American Rejects'

Members:

Jimmy - lead vocals

Big B - keyboard & guitar

Joel - drums

Skizz - guitar

 

 

The Gluten Guys: a three man band who work simple jobs on the side -as they don't play on stage as much- they are known to be very

interactive with their crowd.

Members:

Ren - lead vocals & guitar

Impulse - drums

Tango - guitar

 


 

PLAYLIST

 

we can't be friends (wait for your love) - Ariana Grande

 

The Grudge - Olivia Rodrigo

 

Chest Pain (I Love) - Malcolm Todd

 

Too Sweet - Hozier