Mashin: (Sighs) Great, here's a one-shot. Requested by my annoying (yet older) sister, LilMissYuki. She said, if I didn't type this up, I could say goodbye to my computer time and my drawing book…Curse you. You're damn lucky I'm typing this!
Pairing: Ikarishipping, A.K.A. Hikari and Shinji. Also known as Dawn and Paul. Slight Contestshipping, A.K.A. Haruka and Shuu. Yes, I actually bother to search up the Japanese names. Lil' sad me.
Summary: None, because I can't think of a good summary without 'giving the story away' according to Yuki here.
Songs: We have… Hate that I love you by Rihanne and NeYo, then Kiss the girl, Remix by Ashley Tisdale. There's also mention of Look at us Baby by Sarina Paris, but it's never sung.
Note: This is a slight crossover with Heartbeat, Yuki's fanfic. Please review for it, or I won't be able to type. Thank you. There are OCs, me and Yuki. Read Yuki's profile for OC info. As for mine, I'll tell Yuki to put it on her account; I'm too lazy.
DISCLAIMER:I own absolutely nothing, not even the songs, maybe the plot…just maybe. (Sighs) Who am I kidding; I own absolutely nothing. Nothing at all…
BTW, here are some other notes.
"…(Waves)." Hikari singing.
"…(Waves)." Shinji singing.
"……(Waves)." Both of them singing.
Hikari sighed as she cupped the little cup of hot chocolate in front of her, the mug's rim sparkling under the light hanging above her. She was in a little café called 'The Heartbeat' which also held karaoke. Right now, they were having a random sing, where they randomly chose people from the audience to sing onstage. Sometimes it was solo, duet, or group. Either way, you had absolutely no idea who was going to sing. Heck, it might have been her.
Sighing again, she looked onstage where a couple had just finished singing, slightly sweating from the emotion and lights onstage. Hey, when strong lights are on you, it feels pretty hot.
Looking back at the half-empty mug, a waitress walking by noticed Hikari's gloomy face and back-traced her steps, until she was in front of Hikari's table. The waitress had long, dark-blue hair slightly wavy, with her head hidden under a panda hat, which seemed to be smiling at the moment. You never knew with those emotion animal hats, they could change expressions at any given moment.
"Hey, what's the matter? Love problems?"
Blushing a deep red as a certain purple-haired by came into her mind's eye, she shook her head. "N-no! Just thinking."
"Thinking about a certain boy by the name of Shinji, right?"
Turning even more red-if that was possible- she just shook her head again. "No! Mashin, stop teasing me!"
Faking a pout, the waitress known as Mashin smiled a very feral grin. Taking a deep breath, she started singing. "You may reject it, deny it, refuse to comply with it-"
"Mashin!"
"Fine. But don't say I didn't tell you so when I'm right, and you are head over heels for Shinji!"
"MASHIN!"
Sticking out her tongue, the dark-blue haired waitress left with a wave, and a slightly lower than average bill on the table. She had been lowering the prices on her bills every time Hikari had come there on her shift. Which was as long as the café was open.
Looking back at the stage, she didn't notice a certain boy named Shinji come from the snow-filled scene outside, shake the snow out of his hair, and sit directly behind her, while getting some hot chocolate from Mashin. Merely sighing again, Hikari stirred the chocolate and finished it before it got cold.
When will I find my true love?
Somewhere in the staff room, a tired Mashin plopped down on a comfy white couch, putting her feet over the armrest.
"Yuki, is everything prepared?"
As if on cue, another girl-probably older than Mashin- came into the room, with long, straight silver hair, and green eyes. The kitty hat she was wearing looked like it had a mind of its' own, with the way it was smiling. Maybe she had different hats with different expressions on them. Either way, she was wearing a similar waitress outfit like Mashin, a light pink and white uniform with a private-school top and a skirt. Mashin's was light pink and black, since she couldn't stand cute colors.
"Yes, nya."
"Will you stop adding that to the end of your sentences? You are not a cat, for God's sake!"
"Why? It's fun, nya."
Mashin sighed. "Never mind. Anyways, let's get this started before she leaves. I think she's done paying.
Yuki smiled. "Okay, nya!"
"I said stop saying that!"
"Man, you're uptight. Maybe we should get you a boyfriend to loosen you up, nya."
"SHUT UP!"
When will I find someone worthy of my standards?
Questions echoed through Hikari's mind as she paid for the drink and sat down for a little longer, noticing Shinji right behind her.
Squeaking, she slightly moved back as she stared at the back of his head, wondering if the hair was dyed or something. And how silky it was. Boys should never had hair that silky! I wonder how it feels combing my fingers through it….
Turning as red as a tomato, she shook her head and turned around before Shinji caught her staring at him. And then he would probably say something mean and cold. But his hair was just so damn silky! It was calling to her! Calling, I say! Calling!
Sighing, she looked at the stage. The cold was getting to her. Maybe Mashin was right.
Shinji smirked from his place. Hikari hadn't noticed that he had seen her, and seen her blush, for that matter. But he had to admit, it was fun teasing her.
Randomly moving the spotlight around, Yuki smirked from her place as the lights director. Mashin was onstage announcing things. Like who was singing next.
Snickering, Yuki moved the spotlight more to the left. Believe it or not, it wasn't random. Her and Mashin had this thing for noticing possible couples and blooming love, so they made those go up and sing. Mostly the people who were too shy to say or actually accept their love, so those are the first to go. And now that Shinji was here, they could finally get on with their plan.
As she heard Mashin announce it was time for another couple, Yuki swiftly turned the spotlight.
Right onto Hikari and Shinji.
Hikari winced as the strong light came into contact suddenly with her eyes. Slowly opening them and moving her arms away from her face, she came face-to-face with Mashin.
"And here we have our next couplet singing! Hikari and Shinji!"
The crowd cheered; they had heard Hikari sing before, and she was better than most that came.
Blushing, Hikari and Shinji followed Mashin upstage, where she handing them some microphones. "Watch those, they cost a lot. And no making out onstage!" she warned them, winking. And with that, Mashin jumped offstage and went behind the audience to pick the song.
"Okay, ladies and gents! These two will have a choice of three songs, and then they'll have to sing one! If they want to sing more, or if you guys want more, we'll pick one of the others, because they're our couple of the night!"
Cheering, the crowd settled down as the screen behind Hikari and Shinji lit up, random songs appearing on the screen as the rapidly turned and moved around, until 3 songs were on the screen while the rest had disappeared.
Hikari blanched at the songs onstage, instantly recognizing 2 of them.
Shinji paled at the genre of songs.
"And here we have it folks! Our next songs!"
Yuki sniggered as she set the spotlight a little lower on the two, so it didn't blind them, and the audience could still see them.
Sneaking off behind the crowd to get besides Mashin, she took the mic and started announcing.
"And here we have it folks! Our next songs!"
Smirking at the sight of the two onstage, Yuki continued. "First off; Hate that I love you By Rihanne and NeYo!"
Snickering again at Hikari's face, she continued. "And if you haven't guessed, but it's Romance! Our theme of the day is Romance!"
"Second song, Look at us Baby by Sarina Paris!"
Shinji's face blanked of all color.
"And, our third song; Kiss the girl, new version by Ashley Tisdale! As for the solo songs, the boy still has to sing! So don't think you're getting off easy Shinji!"
Laughs were heard from the boys in the audience as Shinji's face paled even more. Now he was pure white.
"Oi! Shut up down there! No laughing at them until the start singing or I shove you onstage!"
The boys shut up as the girls started giggling.
"Okay, what's your pick, lucky couple?"
That was it. Hikari was absolutely going to kill the duo as soon as she got offstage.
Taking at glance at Shinji, she laughed at his expression of pure horror. Poor Shinji, not knowing any of those songs. So, she decided to choose for him.
"Umm, Hate that I love you?"
Waiting for a response, Hikari looked at Shinji again. It looked like he was dead ready to faint and die. Which would have been hilarious if she wasn't on stage with him. Hell, it was still hilarious.
"Okies! Hate that I love you it is! And we start in 5!"
Hikari gulped as she glanced at her mic, then the audience, and at Shinji.
Forgive me.
As the music started, she could feel the butterflies in her stomach flap even harder, making her legs turn to jelly and her mouth dry.
Here goes absolutely nothing…
"That's how much I love you (Yeah)
That's how much I need you (Yeah, yeah yeah)"
Hikari looked around and saw Shinji looking at some words on a teleprompter. Blushing, she turned back to the audience, gaining a little courage as the butterflies and jelly legs went away a little with every word she sang.
"And I can't stand ya
Most everything you do
Makes me want to smile
Can I not like you for a while?
(No…)"
Realizing it was his turn, Shinji raised the microphone to his lips, hesitating for a while before singing-just in time, because it was starting. Yuki smiled from the edge of the crowd as two familiar faces by the names of Haruka and Shuu looked at them. Glaring at them the best he could with people staring at him while he sang, the crowd started cheering.
"But you won't let me You upset me girl
And then you kiss my lips
All of a sudden I forget-
That I was upset, can't remember what you did."
Hikari was in awe. Wow. I guess Shinji can really sing. Granted, he wasn't that good, but he was decent, and better than some people she knew. Speaking of, she could point Haruka and Shuu in the crowd. Haruka was hopeless at singing. And at least Shinji was better than her. And at least Shuu could cover up for Haruka.
"But I hate it…
You know exactly what to do
So that I can't stay mad at you
For too long, that's wrong."
Shinji stared at the blushing girl right beside him while she sang; slightly remembering it was his turn. Blushing in embarrassment, he raised the mic again and watched Hikari from the corner of his eyes. For some reason, when she blushed, it was…. cute, to say the least.
Shaking his head, he tried to get rid of the thought, but it stayed there. Dammit! I am not falling for a girl!
..Right?
"But I hate it…
You know exactly how to touch
So that I don't want to fuss…and fight no more.
Said I despise that I adore you.."
Hikari let herself look at Shinji as she sang, the words barely comprehending in her mind as she focused more on the silky hair on a certain boy's head…
Blushing like mad, she was sure Yuki and Mashin were giggling like crazy behind that damn teleprompter. She made another mental note to kill them as she continued.
"And I hate how much I love you boy (Yeah..)
I can't stand how much I need you (I need you…)
And I hate how much I love you boy (ooh whoa..)
But I just can't let you go.
And I hate that I love you so. (Oooooh..)"
"Aww, aren't they a happy couple?" Shuu said in a fake mushy voice.
"Oh, shut up! I'm trying to hear them sing!"
Haruka scowled as she struggled to hear the duo sing over Shuu's whining.
"Lovebirds, lovebirds, please shut up." Mashin said from behind them.
"Sorry." They both squeaked.
"And you completely know the power that you have
The only one that makes me laugh.."
Coming up behind Shinji, Hikari sang near his ear as she waved at the audience.
"Sad and it's not fair
How you take advantage of the fact
That I…love you beyond the reason why (why…)
And it just ain't right!"
She ended on a note slightly higher than her voice could take, her voice fading pretty quickly. All or a sudden, the butterflies came back, and she felt like falling on the floor right there. But she wouldn't do that in front of everyone, so she stayed standing, and hoped the butterflies would leave.
"And I hate how much I love you girl
I can't stand how much I need you (Yeah…)
And I hate how much I love you girl
But I just can't let you go
But I hate that I love you so…"
Walking beside Shinji to the edge of the stage, they brought hands together in the air, they swung them to the front of them, letting go in the process.
"One of these days, maybe your magic won't affect me
And your kiss won't make me weak..
But no one in this world
Knows me the way you know me
So you'll probably
Always have a spell on me…"
Slightly leaving Shinji's side and instantly missing the warmth, Hikari watched from behind him as he slowly walked backwards to her.
"Yeaaahhh… Oohh….."
"As much as I love you (As much as I need you oh…)
As much as I need you (Oooh… As so much I love you)
As much as I love you (oh….)
As much as I need you…"
There was a slight pause as Hikari took another breath quickly so she could keep up with the song. Shinji watched her and put a hand on her shoulder, giving her some kind of comfort.
"And I hate that I love you.. Soooooo… "
And I hate how much I love you boy
And I can't stand how much I need ya (Can't stand how much I need you)
And I hate how much I love you boy
But I just can't let you go..(But I just can't let you go no…)
And I hate that I love you so…"
Shinji and Hikari stood side-by-side, with their unoccupied hands on each other's shoulder.
"And I hate thatI love you so… Soo…."
The crowd was silent for a moment, then exploded into inhuman cheering.
Hikari blushed like crazy from all the attention. Shinji was slightly blushing from all the cheering.
Both look a little flustered as they took deep breaths.
"Okay! Who says that was an awesome performance?" Mashin yelled into the mic.
Chaos erupted as the crowd cheered again. Yuki had to clamp her hands on her ears just to make sure they wouldn't blow up.
A sweat drop appeared on Mashin's head. "Erm, okay. Couple of the night, you want to sing another song?"
"NO!"
But unfortunately, the audience outnumbered them. "Make them sing! Make them sing!"
Mashin got that glint in her eyes as she looked at the audience, then at the panicking Hikari and Shinji.
"Well, looks like we're getting another song!"
Shinji smacked his hand on his forehead.
After a 2-minute break for the two, Mashin and Yuki got back in their positions, Yuki now behind the lights again, and Mashin at the booth. "Okay, now, friendly couples, pick your song!"
Shinji and Hikari looked at the board, stuck between the songs.
"Ummm….."
"Well? Hurry up and pick your song!"
Shinji just randomly picked a song. "Kiss the girl."
Mashin was quiet. Yuki was laughing behind the lights. Hikari was now resembled the red rose on Roselia.
"Well, Kiss the girl it is… we start in 3!"
Shinji looked at a fuming Hikari. "What's so bad about it?"
"…At the end of the song, no matter who sings it, you gotta kiss the girl…" Mashin said through the mike as the music started.
Shinji paled. "Oh. Crap."
And once again, Shinji was on Hikari's list 'to kill'. Why couldn't the guy actually think about which song they were singing?!
"Oh, and Shinji's singing first!"
Shinji growled at Yuki. Now, if only he could spot her through all the light.
Smirking, Yuki changed the shape of the spotlight from a circle, to a pink heart with mini hearts around it. Thank God for spotlight layouts.
If he could glare at her, he would. But he had a song to sing. And why didn't he just leave? Maybe it was his damn pride. Or the fact he would leave Hikari with the crowd. Yeah, that was it. Pity. And his pride.
Damn his pride.
"There, you see her.
Sitting there across the way.
She don't got a lot to say
Btu there's something about her
And you don't know why
But you're dying to try
You wanna kiss the girl."
He took at glance at Hikari. Good, her blush had lowered-a little. It wasn't that healthy to blush that much in a short amount of time. But then again, it did make her look cute… Suddenly realizing something, he mused over the pick of songs. There was the first one that seemed at the stage they were in right now…then this one, like if they were a couple…and then the last one, Look at us Baby, which was like pondering over a relationship…And no way in hell he was singing the last one.
"Yes, you want her
Look at her, you know you do
It's possible she wants you too
There's one way to ask her
It don't take a word, not a single word
Go on and kiss the girl (Kiss the girl.)"
Sighing, he backed off as Hikari stood in the spotlight. Good, he didn't have to sing for another…5 or so seconds. That gave him time to think. Were those three songs what Yuki and Mashin thought their relationship would be like?! Godammit, he hated people pushing others!
…Then again, it seemed like he and Hikari needed it. Hikari was really shy.
"Shalalalala
My oh my
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Shalalalala
Ain't that sad
It's such a shame
Too bad,
You're gonna miss the girl
Go on and kiss the girl (kiss the girl)"
Blinking, Shinji stepped forward as Hikari passed him. Was that song aimed at him? ((A.N: Duh.)) He shook his head. Not the time to think about that. Maybe when the song was done….
"Now's your moment
Floating in a blue lagoon
Boy, you better do it soon
No time will be better
She don't say a word
And she won't say a word
Until you kiss the girl. (Kiss the girl)"
Hikari sighed at Shinji as she got on. Seriously, couldn't he take a hint?! Were all boys that dense?! And she wondered how he ended up looking so cold and cool when he didn't even know if that was meant for him! Well, he was the last boy she was ever going to have a crush on!
Blushing harder, she squeaked as she sang. Did she just say that?! Oh wait, she did.
Mentally smacking herself, she finished singing. It barely comprehended in her mind that Yuki had changed the layout to a simple red heart, with both of them in the middle.
"Shalalalala My oh my
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Shalalalala
Ain't that sad
It's such a shame
Too bad, you're gonna miss the girl."
"I wonder if Shinji knows what happens after the song…" Shuu wondered out loud.
"I don't think so." Haruka said. "Oh well, he'll find out." Shuu commented, merely watching them.
"Shalalalala
Don't be scared
You better be prepared
Go on and kiss the girl
Shalalalala
Don't stop now
Don't try to hide it now
You wanna kiss the girl
Go on and kiss the girl…
(Kiss the girl)
(Oh, oh no…)
(Kiss the girl, kiss the girl)"
Suddenly, Shinji joined in with Hikari as they both stood at the edge of the stage-again.
"Wait a minute! He's not supposed to come until the chorus!" Mashin yelled at Yuki.
Yuki just shrugged. "Someone's eager."
"Lalalala, Lalalala
Go on and kiss the girl
Lalalala, Lalalala
Go on and-
Kiss the girl
Shalalalala
My oh myyyyy
Looks like the boy's too shy
Ain't gonna kiss the girl
Shalalalala
Ain't that sad
It's such a shame
Too bad
You're gonna miss the girl,
Lalalala, Lalalala
(Go on and kiss the girl)
Go on and kiss that girl!
Lalalala, Lalalala
(Go on and kiss the girl)
Go on and kiss the girl,
Kiss the girl (Kiss the girl)
Go on and, Kiss the girl."
Hearing the song end, Shinji quickly placed a small kiss on her lips, leaving as soon as he came.
The audience was in chaos as song as Shinji had kissed her, even if it was tiny and barely noticeable. Most were cheering and wanting another kiss onstage, while others were envying the couple, or wooting. By now, Hikari and Shinji were deep red, and Yuki was trying to drag them offstage.
"Okay, that's it for today folks! Come back tomorrow!"
All 4 people were in the staff room and either sitting together on a couch, in a chair, or leaning on the wall. In this case, Mashin was leaning on the wall, Yuki was sitting in a chair, and Hikari and Shinji were lying on the black couch near the mirrors.
"Well, what do you two think of your performance tonight, nya?" Yuki asked as she handed out either hot chocolate or an iced cappuccino.
"Think?! Think!? You two shoved us onstage and expected up to sing there! Not to mention kiss! What the hell do you think we're thinking of right now?!" Shinji roared, pulling up from his spot beside Hikari.
Putting up her hands, Mashin moved closer to Yuki. "Whoa, calm down lover boy. She just asked. Anyways, I think you two did an awesome performance. But do ya think you could have made the kiss, I don't know, a little longer so we could catch it on Camera?"
Blushing a really deep red, Shinji sat down and put his arm around Hikari. "That's your problem."
"Oh? It seems like it's not Hikari's problem. She seems slightly sad about it."
Blush a deep red, Hikari started waving her hands around. "N-no! Y-y-you got it all wrong!"
Raising an eyebrow, Mashin sipped on her Ice Capp. "Really now? Seems like you wanted more."
"Yes! I-I mean No! Y-no! ARRGH! SHUT UP AND STOP CONFUSING ME!" she yelled, ready to tear out her hair.
"Oh? I'm doing absolutely nothing. Nothing at all."
"..Nothing my butt."
Scowling, Mashin took a sip-a large one- and started clutching her head. "Ow,ow, Brain freeze."
"That's what you get."
"Shut up. So, you guys feel like doing that again, nya?" Yuki asked.
Shinji looked at Hikari. Hikari looked at Shinji.
"Maybe."
"Seems like you want to."
"Shut up."
Mashin and Yuki merely winked. "Anyways, you're welcome to come here again. But if you're gonna make out in the staff room, leave a note on the door, nya."
"Yuki!"
Mashin: And that is a pathetic ending for this one-shot. Which I am forced to type. Which is interrupting my typing for other stories. Which is delaying the update. ….Man.
Remember, if you want to blame someone, Blame Yuki!
-Mashin.