One Night Standing
Summary: There was a concert in town to the band that everyone loved, Konoha's very own 'Akatsuki'. What trials await Sakura as she battles crowds, waits in lines, and fights ticket guys? Will she make it in? Be arrested for beating up Scalpers? Will she meet the band?
A/N: I don't own Naruto, the Akatsuki, or MTV.
Chapter one: Online Tickets, Shit
The news was just announced to the public as I was watching MTV. The Akatsuki were on tour and visiting their hometown for a concert. I was ecstatic!
Sure, I've been to their concerts before when they were done in Uchiha's garage, but ever since then they've moved up to the big leagues.
They said that the lines were destined to be almost a mile or so long, considering that bit of information, I grabbed my laptop.
I mean, what better way to buy tickets than online, right? Surely there was an online auction or something…
I pull up the homepage where they sell tickets and backstage passes, and the first thing I read in bright red letters are, "Sold Out."
What. The. Hell!? Didn't they just announce that they're just now selling them?
Then came the hard reality…"Hell no!" I kinda yelled. I was not about to wait in an hour long line at all!
Instead, I pulled up an online auction which was my first thought. Then, to my horror I read the first bidder's bet: $500.
Again, What. The. Hell? I began to think that it was because of our time zones or it was a repeated broadcast I listened to.
The more I thought about it the more unreal and unconvincing it seemed. It was Live news! They don't repeat…Plus, the TV adjusts to the time zone you're watching from.
"Geez…" I muttered from under my breath. I seemed to talk a lot to myself since I live in my own apartment.
Yep. I'm 19. My name is Sakura Haruno. Driver's license, yep. I was a complete irresponsible young adult.
And yet, still no luck. I was about to give up when my cell phone started vibrating and ringing to one of the Akatsuki's songs, "Raven's Claw."
I answered after about five minutes listening to the tune. It was Ino, my best sorta annoying friend. No, scratch that. She's my completely, most annoying friend I've had, ever.
"Hi. Whatcha want Ino-pig?" I questioned her.
My Inner self saying in a whisper, "She better not be calling to rub in how she magically had a ticket and we didn't."
"Oh, Hi-ya, Forehead. Just thought you should know I am not going to the concert…" She spoke almost happily.
"Why not? I mean, we both know they rock and you're brushing it off like it ain't no big deal?" Yes, I was confused.
I know Ino is a fan of the Akatsuki. She and I have every one of their songs on our IPods. Not to mention ringtones, posters, etc.
Then again, I also know that she hates Deidara for the reason of he being her ex. Yeah, I known all along their short relationship wouldn't last. They were too much alike, both appearance and bipolar-like.
How they met, we all went to the same highschool. Yep, that may be why I'm such a fan. Not the creepy stalker fan either. I'm more of an inspired fan, since they were the first from Konoha to become famous.
"I have a date with Shikamaru, that's why." She spoke confidently. Ino was always the bubbliest gossiper in highschool.
"I see. Well, I'm still trying to find out where to get tickets…" I spoke almost desperately, hoping Ino would know an answer.
But, Ino caught onto what I was up to, "Sorry, Sakura. I watched MTV today too. Them tickets are impossible to get online…"
"I've noticed." I quickly interrupted, sounding low and disappointed.
"Yeah, and I'd rather not ever wait in one of those lines. There are fights and everything. Not to mention how long it would take to reach the front ticket stand. I wouldn't even try to scalp them either. Last time Kiba did that his ticket was fake."
I half-listened to Ino's rambling. I knew what crowds and waiting lines are like. So, I browsed the web, searching for some hope of tickets, failing miserably.
I started listening in on Ino after about five minutes. Since when did the conversation go from tickets to Naruto and Hinata dating?
"Uhh, Ino? I'm gonna head over to the ticket booth now. I can't believe the only way I'm gonna get inside that damn concert is to stand and wait." I spoke suddenly, catching Ino off guard.
"Humph! I thought you were actually listening to me Forehead. Well, okay then. Concert's tomorrow night. God, that's gonna be an all nighter and more…" evidently disappointed in me not listening.
After a few 'good-byes' I rung up. I decided to get dressed and head on over.
It only took me about ten minutes to shower, so I was out by 12:30 p.m.
I slipped on my underwear and bra and searched for some decent clothes. I finally decided on a black pair of skinny jeans, a red tank top with the phrase, "Don't you wish your girlfriend had pink hair like me?" slipped on my red and black hi-top sneakers, and searched for a jacket.
It was mid-October, so it was considerably chilly, especially at night. I found an over-sized jacket with the sentence, "Red-heads and blondes have no shit on me 'cause I'm a pinkette!"
I'm the only natural pink-haired person I've ever seen or heard of. So, I had these clothes at least customized to fit me.
Next, was my hair and make-up. I chose to wear a black eye-liner and no foundation, since it was unnecessary. The only reason why I thought eye-liner was reasonable was the fact in brings out the emerald-green in my eyes.
My hair was still damp but it didn't matter, it was short anyways. Ever since middle school when my mom and dad died I cut my strawberry milkshake colored hair cut.
I placed it in a high, small ponytail, almost making it look like a bunny's tail. My bangs fell, framing my face.
After all that was over with, I come to one big conclusion, "This is going to be some shitty long wait…" and head out the door toward the subway station.
A/N:
Okay! That's done.
And no it's not like a one night stand, more literally, "a one night stand"
Please review.
Plus, tell me if I should make up some lyrics for a song to go with the Akatsuki concert in a later chapter. Maybe someone could write some for me…