Midnight Superstar

Down On My Luck

"Son of a… argh!"

Jun wanted to rip out pieces of her hair right then and there. Not only had she had a stressful day at work, but now she had missed the train to her apartment and would have to take the next one, which wouldn't arrive for another hour and a half.

The pig tailed girl sat down on the bench and pulled out her phone to look at any of the messages she had on it.

She didn't have much to keep her occupied, a few messages from a friend and a few from her band members.

Those messages depressed her.

Jun knew it was only a matter of time before the band she was in fell apart because of issues each of them were having with one another.

"Suzuki Jun, what have you gotten yourself into." Jun whispered to herself as she began to rub her temples after closing her phone.

After a rather boring hour and a half of waiting for the next train, the rusted can pulled to the station and stopped, allowing the exhausted girl on before she slumped against one of the windows to watch the scenery pass by.

Why am I still here? Oh right, cause I can't afford to be anywhere else…

Jun smacked her head against the window slightly before closing her eyes to think on how horribly her day went. And she knew it wasn't going to get any better.

Once she was home she quickly took a shower only to have the water come out freezing; which only worsened her headache, before she dried off and collapsed into bed.

Tomorrow's just going to be the same thing. I just hope it isn't too bad.

However, that wasn't the case for poor Jun.

Her alarm didn't go off and as a result she got woken up ten minutes later then usually, but she mentally thanked the arguing couple in the room next to hers, since their loud shouting helped with waking her up.

She quickly got washed up, put her hair up and got dressed in her white button up shirt and black slacks before she ran into the kitchen to make some food before rushing to the train station.

But, thanks to her rushing, the food she was preparing instantly caught fire, causing the young girl to frantically try to put it out before it finally died down after a few beats with a wet rag.

After that little mishap Jun decided to just grab two pieces of bread and practically run out the door.

Stupid alarm, stupid food, stupid work, stupid, stupid, stupi-

Screeeeeeech

HOOOONK!

"Hey watch it, buddy!" Jun yelled angrily as she noticed that a car had almost hit her as she ran across the street. Of course, it was her fault for running out so blindly, but she would have been even later otherwise.

Jun could vaguely hear the driver cussing her out but was now too far away to really care as she rushed to the train station.

"Oh you got to be kidding me!" Jun yelled out as she watched her train depart once more without her. She quickly put her hands on her knees and began panting rather heavily before she fell against the bench and sighed softly.

"At this rate, my boss is going to kill me." Jun whispered to herself as she watched the time tick by.

When Jun finally got to the restaurant she was working at, she was thirty minutes late and her boss, like she thought, was not pleased at all.

Jun had to admit he was a very lenient man, but even Hiroshi had his limits.

When Jun ran into the kitchen to get ready the tall slightly pudgy man was standing in front of her locker with a rather harsh frown on his face.

"Suzuki-san."
"…I'd explain but…"
"Don't even, look you're thirty minutes late! This wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't your first time. This is your… fourth! Do you even own an alarm clock?" Hiroshi yelled as he got out of the way so Jun could grab her things. "Not only that, don't you have better clothing?"

"Does this place look like an upstanding restaurant, Hiroshi-san? You're about to go under anyway, why are you berating me for my tardiness? I can't even afford a new alarm clock. I have to worry about other things like food and water." Jun said angrily as she put on her apron before grabbing her tray.

"Look, it's not like I have much control over this place going under but at least I get here on time, and so do the other waitresses."

"What other waitresses? All of them have quit or found somewhere new-"
"Then why haven't you left?"

Jun frowned.

Because I don't have time to look for another job, thanks to you.

"Look, let me work in peace okay? I'll see if I can get more customers…" Jun whispered as she quickly went to take care of the three or four people who were in the diner.

Like every day since the notice that the restaurant was closing, Jun didn't have much to do.

It never got busy and once she finished taking everyone's orders, she went to cleaning the place in her spare time.

Today was one of those days where she didn't have much to do, so Jun sat down at one of the tables and watched whatever was on the television at the time.

Jun's eyes lit up when she noticed who was on the television. The camera was panning around what looked like a sea of photographers and paparazzi surrounding a private jet of some sort.

"We're here live at the international airport where Houkago Teatime has returned from their concert overseas! They're getting off their private jet right now! Oh Look! There's Hirasawa-san! Maybe we can get an interview!"

Jun snickered as she watched the lady try to force her way through towards the five superstars before a rather manly bodyguard got in her way. But the camera could easily see the stars from the place it was at.

Jun stared in awe as she looked over each of the famous Houkago Teatime members.

The gorgeous and serene keyboardist, Kotobuki Tsumugi. Jun often wondered what it would be like to touch that silky looking blonde hair. After all, out of all five of the members Tsumugi looked to be most like one of those expensive porcelain dolls.

Lead guitarist, Hirasawa Yui. From interviews Jun had seen, Yui seemed to be a rather happy and carefree person. Jun didn't know if this was her "character" or if that was truly who she was.
Next was the rhythmic guitarist, Nakano Azusa. Jun had heard somewhere that this girl, who was a year younger than the rest of the members the same age as Jun herself, actually taught Yui how to play guitar. Jun's cheeks went a little pink. She had also heard rumors that the two guitarists were dating, but there really was no evidence other than a few pictures of Yui hugging Azusa from behind. But that wasn't love, was it?

Jun shook her head before she caught a glimpse of the other members.

The rather sexy and charming drummer, Tainaka Ritsu. She was HTT's leader, always taking interview questions personally before any other member did and was usually the one to show up on television on talk shows and radio shows.

Last, but certainly not least, Jun's idol and inspiration for her own bass, Akiyama Mio. Lead vocals, bassist extraordinaire, and extremely cool in Jun's opinion. She had also heard rumors about Mio and Ritsu dating, but they were even scarcer then Yui and Azusa dating.

Jun sighed softly as she watched the famous band wave to their many supportive fans before disappearing into a limo.

"They are going to perform live tonight at Budokan stadium, tickets are reportedly already sold out and there have been people camping the stadium for almost a week now. Tonight's suppose to be a recor-"

Jun sighed as she decided to go back to scrubbing the floors as she blocked out the rest of the report.

I wish I could see them in person. I'd get the inspiration back for my own bass and maybe keep my own band from falling apart.

But there was something in the back of her mind telling her to just go watch the band drive in, maybe get a glimpse of the most famous people in Japan and maybe that would help her own life in some way.

After a few moments of that nagging in the back of her mind she decided she would go check out the crowds and see if there was any possible way for her to see Houkago Teatime before she headed home for the night.

After Hiroshi finally let her off, Jun headed further into the city towards Budokan Stadium. She wondered for a moment if she would even be able to push her way up close enough to see the famous band before they went in to get ready for their world famous concert.

Jun heard that going to one of their concerts was the emotional equivalent of falling in love. Jun could understand this, for she felt like she had a crush on them just from listening to their songs.

If she had to pick which one of their songs she liked the most she would have to pick Heart Goes Boom.

She really loved the bass line in that song particularly, and of course it would have a strong bass line, it was Mio's song after all.

Jun smirked a little as she quickly crossed the road before she heard wild screams. She tilted her head slightly and rounded the corner and her jaw nearly dropped at what she saw.

She wasn't even close to Budokan yet and already there was a line all the way out here. If Jun had to guess, she would say that she had at least fifteen more blocks to go before they actually got to they actually got to the entrance.

Jun was saddened greatly by this and she decided that she should just give up and go home.

Dang, I was hoping to at least get a little glimpse of them. Oh well, I have work to do anyway tomorrow. Probably better that I didn't get to see them.

With a heavy sigh, Jun turned and began to walk the opposite way.

I should have known with my luck I wouldn't even get to see them. They are so… untouchable. And an unimportant person like myself would never get to feel any of their rays of fame. Tck… I'm hopeless.

As Jun rounded the corner to go to the train station she didn't have any time to process what was happening as she felt someone grab her arm tightly before a hand covered her mouth to stifle the scream she let loose.

"Shuddup, don't do anything stupid and just do what I say and you won't get hurt." A hoarse voice hissed into Jun's ear, making her shake with pure fear.

This was the last thing she needed right now in her pathetic life.

"Give me whatever money you have on you, and anything valuable." The man said as he jabbed her sharply in the back with a finger before he turned Jun around.

Jun shakily began to cling to her bag that held everything personal to her, money, phone, a few other things that weren't worth noting but she needed to keep.

"Gimme your bag!"
"W-What! No, get away!" Jun finally yelled once the man pulled his hand away from her mouth before he reached for her bag.

She held on with all her might before she felt something collide with her nose.

A bright light flashed in front of her eyes and pain blossomed in her face as she slumped to the ground clutching the injured nose. She could taste the copper in her mouth as blood began to drip down her throat and down her hands.

Jun almost thought the man had gotten away when she heard a yell then heard someone get tackled over before someone grunted in pain.

Silence.

Jun wanted to open her eyes, but she was too afraid of how much blood was dripping from her nose, she also didn't know if he had broken it since it really hurt.

"Oh, dear! Look at you! Kanji-san, I need you to call Sawako-san and tell them to get medical supplies ready, I'm not leaving her here. Also, Goro-san, please escort this man to the proper authorities. We don't want to have him rob someone else now do we."

Jun didn't know who was talking, but it was definitely a girl. She sounded really young too.

Once Jun dared to open her eyes she noticed a young girl with shoulder length brown hair staring down at her through tinted sunglasses while wearing a black button up blouse and a black skirt with knee high black socks and black shoes.

Jun wondered why someone like her would be wearing sunglasses at night.

"Does your nose feel broken? That's a lot of blood…my my my, you're banged up aren't you?" The girl asked as she got down to look at Jun face to face. "Here, take your hands away and tilt your head back." The girl instructed.

Jun didn't know why, but she did as she was told.

She closed her eyes, pulled her bloody hands away from her nose before tilting her head back before letting out a disgruntled noise as more blood made its way down her throat before she felt a silk cloth being pushed slightly against her nose.

Even though it hurt, it didn't feel broken and that much relieved Jun.

"There there, doesn't look too bad, just have to keep your head back till it stops bleeding. Can you stand? What's your name?" The girl asked as she stood back up, taking Jun's hand before helping the slightly shaken girl to her feet.

"S-Sahzakee…J-Jaun." Jun could feel herself frown when she noticed how horribly stuffed up she sounded.

However, despite thinking the girl might get her name wrong, she could feel a blush make its way on her cheeks and the girl surprised her.

"Nice to meet you Suzuki Jun. And don't worry, my sister sounds just like you when she talks with her mouth full, that's how I can understand you. Come with me, I'll fix you up." The girl said as she pulled Jun along with her.

Jun wanted to gasp out loud when she noticed the girl pulling her into what looked to be a very expensive limo.

"A-Agh! I-I can'th! I'll get blud all over tah plath!" Jun yelped out before being forced to sit on the nice leather seats.

"We'll manage. Don't worry. You just keep your head back and put a little pressure on the sides of your nose okay?"

Jun wanted to cry. Not because of the pain, but because this very rich young girl was being so nice to her. Did she pity her? Or was she truly just that sweet?

"T-Thaths f-for sathing me…" Jun said as she kept her head back. "B-but I feel kinab sick."

"That'll happen with how much blood you must be swallowing. Don't worry, once we get to my destination, we'll get you cleaned up and patched up."
After a few moments of quiet, Jun realized the girl hadn't told her her own name. Frowning a little at this she quickly turned her head slightly so she could glance from the corner of her eye at her savior.

Violet eyes widened when she noticed the girl had discarded the sunglasses and had tied her hair up in a high ponytail.

S-She's…

The girl noticed Jun staring and smiled kindly.

Those chocolate brown eyes the same as her famous sister.

"Oh, I guess I forgot to introduce myself." The girl said as she noticed Jun staring at her in disbelief. "My name is Hirasawa Ui. Sister of Hirasawa Yui."

Author Notes: Gee, finally a story centered around Jun and Ui! I'm happy to be able to write this since I was getting stuck on my other stories and I needed something new to work on to help me out of the rut. I want to say I got inspiration all from Adrena's story Spiral, though this story is not mature so it's not going to be crazy sex all over the place, but I did get inspired by the setting. So I hope you guys enjoy this little Jun/Ui centered story. ^_^ And I will get around to updating Virus and I'll Sing, I just needed to vent my new Jun/Ui obsession so I can. XD

BTW, no beta note for joo guys! Lawl!