Lyrics Of My Heart
Summary: Kagome is the most famous rock star around the world, along with her band 'Reiki', but it has become so mundane for her. She wants to be a normal teenager, so she starts attending Shikon High, where she meets Sesshomaru Sakamaki, an aspiring singer. She goes through many trials and has trouble deciphering between the people who want to truly be her friends and those who want to use her for fame. As the budding romance between Sesshomaru and she starts to blooms, Kagome's dark past starts catching up and secrets are brought to light…
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Evanescence or Three Days Grace. And this is the only disclaimer I shall post throughout the story.
Chapter 1 – Change
Kagome sighed as she finished getting ready for her final number of the night. She was dressed in a gothic Victorian dress; a black corset top with long laced sleeves adjoined to a flowing sheer black skirt that also was covered in lace. Her shoes consisted of black, leather combat boots as to make it easier for her to move around on stage.
The screams and cheers of her fans brought her back to reality and she quickly dashed out her dressing room and on stage where the rest of her band members were waiting patiently at their instruments for her. When they saw she had arrived on stage, they smiled encouragingly at her as she took centre stage.
"Hey guys, thanks for being so patient for me! This will be our final number tonight," at this statement, many fans started protesting. "This is a favourite, so we will end of on a good one."
The music started to softly play before she began to beguile the crowd with her beautiful voice.
Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside
Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without
Lithium, I wanna stay in love with my sorrow
Oh, but God I wanna let it go
The music picked up into a strong rock ballad and the crowd began a frenzy of cheers.
Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone
Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show
Never wanted it to be so cold
Just didn't drink enough to say you love me
I can't hold on to me
Wonder what's wrong with me?
Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside
Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without
Lithium, I wanna stay in love with my sorrow
Don't wanna let it lay me down this time
Drown my will to fly
Here in the darkness I know myself
Can't break free until I let it go, let me go
Darling, I forgive you after all
Anything is better than to be alone
And in the end I guess I had to fall
Always find my place among the ashes
I can't hold on to me
Wonder what's wrong with me?
Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside
Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without
Lithium, stay in love with you
I'm gonna let it go
The music instantly stopped, but the screaming fans failed to cease.
"Thank you guys, you have been a wonderful audience! We are Reiki, goodnight!" Kagome said into the microphone, breathlessly.
The lights dimmed on stage as her band mates and she quickly walked off stage. Backstage was alive with people rushing around and chattering excitedly about how great the show was. Kagome, not feeling the excitement, just simply sighed and attempted to walk off into her dressing room. But a hand made contact with her left shoulder in an effort to stop her.
"Kagome, sweetie," she turned and faced her best friend as well as lead guitarist, Sango, who wore a concerned expression. "What's wrong? You've seemed off this entire concert."
Kagome just gave another sigh before grabbing Sango's hand and dragged her into the dressing room and locked the door. When she faced her best friend again, Kagome couldn't stop the flood of words that spilled out her mouth.
"Sango, you know how much I enjoy being able to perform for people and bringing music into their lives. But I fear my life is missing something, or I just simply want something else. This whole experience of being famous has become so mundane and I have grown so weary of it," Kagome slumped into a nearby chair. "I am so tired of being chased by paparazzi. I want to have a chance at a normal life, I don't want to travel anymore, I want to stay in one place and…go to high school."
Sango's eyes widened. "Why would you want to go to high school? Kagura has provided the band with the best tutors money can buy."
"I just want to have a chance to be a normal teenager! I want a change, I don't want to just be a singer. I want to be irresponsible and have fun with people who aren't all celebrities."
Kagome's passion for wanting a normal life shone strongly in her eyes, Sango could see. And she could see where the teenage singer was coming from. Kagome was always relentlessly chased by annoying paparazzi or by minor celebrities trying to ride off her fame. Sango sighed.
"Okay, I see where you're coming from and I support you."
Kagome snapped her head toward Sango in surprise, she truly didn't think she would agree with her.
"Really?" Kagome asked.
"Of course! You are my best friend and I can clearly see how much this means to you, so I definitely support your venture. You just have to convince Kagura about this notion." Sango stated.
Kagome paled as she thought of how her ill-tempered manager would take this news. She hadn't really thought passed convincing Sango. She visibly gulped before she straightened her back.
"Alright, then we might as well get this over with and tell her." Kagome said before she grabbed Sango gently by the wrist and went to the door. She unlocked it and made a left down the backstage hall to find Kagura's office.
After a few turns here and there, the duo stopped in front of a glass door. They could see into the room and saw Kagura sitting on her chair behind her desk talking into a phone. No not talking; more like yelling. Kagome could see the anger flair in her red eyes and a scowl formed on her face. Kagome turned to face Sango.
"She seems busy, maybe another time." With that, Kagome turned and attempted to leave in the direction they came.
But sadly, for her, Sango grabbed Kagome's upper arm, halting her steps.
"No, Kagome! If this is truly how you feel, then you go tell Kagura right now. Despite her mood, she always listens to you." Sango protested.
Kagome knew she was right, no matter how furious Kagura would get – and that was usually on a daily basis – the only person who could ever even approach her was Kagome. Kagome nodded her head and went to open the door.
She sucked in a breath when the door opened and Kagura put down the phone to see who was interrupting her. When she saw it was Kagome, a look of surprise crossed her face, the lead singer never came to her after a show.
"Kagome, darling, what's the matter?" Kagura asked in a sisterly way.
"Uh…well…I-I just, um, I was wondering…th-that is…" Kagome could not seem to form a coherent sentence as her nerves quickly took over.
Kagura's one eyebrow twitched slightly as irritationg began to seep into her about Kagome's stuttering. "Kagome! Stop stuttering and just tell me what you want to say." She snapped.
"I want to go to high school!" The words just spilled out of Kagome's mouth.
Kagura wore a look of astonishment at the statement. This look stayed upon her face for another two minutes before loud laughter filled the room. Kagura had doubled over in her chair in laughter while Kagome just stood there, awkwardly and breathing shallowly. When her laughter eventually died down and Kagura saw that Kagome wasn't joking, confusion and frustration took over.
"But, why? Are the tutors I paid for not fit for you? If that is so, I will fire them and find more suitable ones for the band. Then you don't have to go to high school." Kagura said.
"No, Kagura, it's not about whether the tutors are good or not," Kagome said softly. "I want to feel like a normal teenager. I love being able to sing for people and I appreciate everything you have done for me over the last three years. But I want to be able have the experience every normal 17 year old goes through in life. I don't just want to be a celebrity."
Kagura's confused eyes softened at the sad expression on Kagome's face. She could never stay angry or confused at her, she cared too much for her. But Kagome had never spoken to her about feeling this way, and that's why she was utterly stunned. Maybe it's a phase that the young singer is going through. Wanting to seek adventure and try something new. Kagura slightly shook her and sighed.
"…Okay, dear. If it means that much to you, I will enrol in my old high school."
Kagome couldn't comprehend the words that Kagura had just spoken. A bright, beautiful smile spread across her face and she squealed in excitement.
"But there is one condition…"
Kagome's smile faded and she looked at Kagura, confused.
"What is it?" She asked.
"You are allowed to go to high school, provided Sango and your bodyguard, Koga, go with you. At least one of them has to be in all your classes. The last thing I want is for you to be injured or kidnapped by a crazed fan. If you can get Sango and Koga to agree, then it's a done deal." Kagura stated.
Kagome wasn't sure if Sango would go to high school, but she knew Koga would do anything for her. Lucky for her, he was also only 17, but she was still unsure why he had become a bodyguard at such a young age.
"I already know Koga will go, but I have to talk to Sango." Kagome said.
Kagura nodded and Kagome took that as a hint to go right away and speak to her best friend. Kagome turned and left the room. When she turned to her right to look for Sango, she found the lead guitarist standing against the wall, playing on her phone. When she noticed Kagome approach her, she put her phone down.
"So…how did it go?" Sango asked anxiously.
"Kagura said…okay," Sango looked relieved, "as long as you and Koga accompany me as students as well."
Sango fell silent and was stunned. She hadn't expected Kagura to involve her. Sango wasn't against the idea of going to high school and would do anything for her best friend. She didn't need to think of her response.
"Okay."
Kagome looked her dead in the eye. "Okay?"
"Yes. I'm interested in going to high school, it's a new experience. And it should be fun if I'm with my best friend." Sango smiled.
A smile broke across the singer's face and she instinctively gave her best friend tight hug. They both laughed and looked joyous before making their way back to Kagura's office. They walked in and saw Kagura, feverishly typing on her Apple laptop with her cell phone perched between her shoulder and ear.
"…Thank you so much, we'll confirm as soon as possible." Kagura said into her phone.
She hung up and looked at the two teenage celebrities standing in front of her.
"And the decision is?" She asked.
"Koga and I would be glad to attend high school with Kagome." Sango smiled.
Kagura smiled. "Wonderful! I just got off the phone with my old high school and I pulled some strings so they would be happy to take three new students. I'll just call them back later and confirm."
"What strings did you have to pull?" Kagome asked.
"Well…they agreed to take the three of you as long as Reiki, perform at the school dances. And don't worry they don't have a lot of them. Just on special occasions." Kagura said calmly.
Kagome and Sango exchanged a look before sighing an 'okay'. They didn't mind performing on special occasions if the majority of their school career, they were just normal teenagers.
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