Please no! Please stop! Stop it! Leave us alone! Please, please stop! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Haruka woke up in a pool of sweat. She swallowed hard and walked out onto her balcony. That damn nightmare again. Fuck. Why can't I stop dreaming about it? That happened so long ago and yet I can't shake it. She looked up at the stars and the moon smiled down on her. She chuckled and felt a little better and went back inside. Haruka regretfully took a shot followed by another and slumped down onto her piano bench and played and played.
Haruka rubbed her temples. I must have fallen asleep after, Haruka groaned as she saw the bottle was half empty. Classy Tenoh. Drooling all over your precious piano, real sophisticated. She burped as she stood up and sauntered over to her bed where she collapsed. She thought about her memory and cringed. It's not enough that I had to live through that. Now I'm reliving it through my dreams. She looked at the bottle and then decided against it. I want to be able to at least walk at Juro's ball tonight. She looked at the clock and thanked the clock for showing her 6:09 a.m. Plenty of time to sleep off her drunkenness.
Haruka winced as she looked at her bloodshot eyes in the mirror. She turned and laughed as she thanked the heavens for it being a Masquerade Ball. Tonight is your night Haruka. Let's make it big.
She had to admit to herself, she cleaned up nicely. Her golden brown hair was as neat as it could be but she could never manage to flatten down one hair that always stood up. Her bloodshot emerald green eyes were totally hidden by her delicate mask. Her black and white tuxedo was pressed perfectly and she smelled heavenly with her priceless Clive Christian Perfume as her finishing touch. She grabbed her music and walked out the door.
When Haruka arrived she was happy to see all of the rich looking people heading into the door. She said her name at the door and was welcomed by Juro with a big smile.
"Juro why isn't your mask on?" Haruka hugged him and breathed in her old friends comfort.
He noticed her long hug and squeezed her tightly. "Are you ok Tenoh? Don't tell me tonight's entertainment isn't up for the job." He laughed and punched Haruka gently.
"You know Juro, whenever you give me that smile I really consider changing my taste to men," it was her turn to exchange the punch.
He laughed and gave her the smile again and then he lead her to the piano. "Oh Tenoh, you'll be joined for a final song by a violinist I hope you don't mind."
Haruka grunted. "Taking all my tips away from me eh Juro?" She laughed and shook her head. "Of course not Juro whatever makes you happy. It's all for your lady friend any way isn't it?" She laughed as Juro shushed her. "Okay okay Juro your secret is safe with me." He slipped his mask on and they parted with a kiss on the cheek. "I'll see you later Juro."
Haruka smiled and sat at the piano. She felt at home here it was her time to shine. The music began and it poured out from her soul. She played and soon everyone quieted down and cheered for her. After awhile everyone started to dance to her music. People wrote checks and tucked them into the top hat she put out for tips.
When the final song came it didn't even feel like any time at all had passed. Everyone took a break and ate before the final song was played. Haruka munched happily and wondered all along whom the violinist would be.
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~hpsailorstarluver
