Chapter one:
Melodies- Shindou Takuto
You are [l/n] [f/n], Raimon's most amazing singer and lyricist. However, no one knew that except for you, your best friend and your music teacher. You could come up with a hit song just like that. You played almost every instrument (piano, guitar, drums, bass, violin, etc.) You were pretty much a musical prodigy.
You loved your talent, I mean, who wouldn't? Anyone would give up a leg just to be like you. You were amazing. Today was no different, you were in your favorite class, music. Most people hated Mondays, but you loved it just because you had music class. Other kids weren't that fond of this class, why you had no idea. It was probably just because they had no talent.
You were sitting on your desk, not really paying attention to the teacher. You were busy making a song in your head. You already had the beat, you knew which chords and notes to play, all you needed to do was finish the lyrics. You were in such a daze that you didn't hear the teacher calling you until your seat mate poked you with a pencil.
"Hey!" you shout as you glare daggers at Kirino Ranmaru, the person sitting beside you. He smiled apologetically as he mouths the words 'sorry'.
"Excuse me, [l/n]-chan, that is okay with you, right?" asks your teacher, Ms. Sawako.
Being the good student that you are, you nod your head without complaints. You didn't even know what you were agreeing to. You decided to just ask Kirino later. He owed you for poking you so damn hard with a pencil.
"Excellent! Well, I believe that's all we have for today. Your songs will be due this Friday. That is all." says Ms. Sawako.
Everyone begins to leave the classroom, except you. You were too busy sitting there panicking, you weren't paying attention in class and look where it got you. You were so screwed, you couldn't afford to get a bad grade in music. Music was your entire future. If you failed, oh well, you could kiss that Grammy goodbye.
"Hey,"
You jump in your seat, so much for being alone. You look up to see a boy with rather grayish-brown hair. Did you know him? Was he in this class? Oh, he's that guy that hangs out with Kirino. What was his name? Shin- something.
"Yes?" you ask, trying to be polite. You were uncomfortable speaking with people you didn't know, especially if they were the opposite sex.
"So, when should we get started? Do you wanna meet up at your place or mine?" he asks.
You just sit there looking like an idiot with your eyebrow raised and your moth ajar. You were trying to piece what he was saying together. Were you working on some project with him? Hell, you didn't even know him!
"Ummm... I'm sorry, you must have me mistaken for someone else..." you say, hoping that would do the trick.
"What?" he asks looking confused. Crap, you messed up. "You are [l/n] [f/n], right?"
"Yes... and you are?" you ask, trying not to sound like bitch. That wasn't really working out for you, though.
The expression in his face changed. He almost looked hurt that you didn't know him. Well, excuse you for not knowing everyone! Your face reddens with embarrassment, that must have sounded really mean.
"Sorry... I... I don't get out much..." you apologize. Lame excuse, but better than nothing, right?
"No, no. It's alright. I'm Shindou Takuto, by the way. So... when do you wanna get started?" he asks.
You take a deep breath and pray to God before asking, "Uhhh... this may sound weird, and please don't shout at me... but... get started on what exactly?"
-The next day (Tuesday)-
You had found out what Shindou was going on about. Apparently, Ms. Sawako gave a song writing assignment and she split everyone up in pairs. The best song not only would get an incredible grade, but the song-writers were going to have to perform the song in front of the entire class, which wasn't that too big of a deal for you.
Right now, you were in Shindou's house- ehem, palace, ehem- trying to write a song. You were sort of impressed that he played the piano, but you were even more impressed with how good he was. You weren't even near his level. You suddenly felt insecure.
"So... what kind of song do you want it to be?" you ask, trying to break the awkward silence.
A pink hue then tinted his cheeks, you smiled. You found it cute. Wait, what? You found it cute? You? Well, this is a first...
"Well... Valentine's day is coming up... so, maybe a love song? You know, something people could realate to right now..." he says.
You nod your head. A love song, eh? Not a problem for you. You've written tons of love songs, however they didn't have any meaning nor were they dedicated to anyone. It was a good idea, you thought.
"Good idea... you think you could come up with a tune?" you ask.
He nods his head like it was the easiest thing to do in the world. You already had lyrics in your head, but you couldn't seem to put them together. Shindou began playing a tune and you smiled, it sounded beautiful.
The way he played was just so clean and smooth, so flawless. You could sit there listening to him play forever. You were so caught up, you forgot about the lyrics. You ended up staring at him as he plays. That look of concentration on his face, the way his fingers moved against the piano keys so gracefully, that small smile of his as he plays. You never noticed it before, but he was really good-looking.
You could feel your heart beat faster and faster. You didn't know what this sensation was, but you didn't want it to end. Oh no, you wanted it to last forever. What confused the most was, why this only happened now, and around Shindou of all people.
He stops playing. He then turns his head to look at you. He raises an eyebrow, as if to ask what was wrong. You hadn't noticed it, but you were gawking at him like some perverted stalker.
"[l/n]-san?" he asks.
You snap out of it. Dear Lord, had you really just done that? He was looking at you with concern. Well duh! You looked like you were going to pounce on him, for goodness sake!
"A-ah! I'm so sorry... I was having trouble thinking of lyrics, so I decided to see how you were doing. You looked pretty great, you were so focused and all..." you started blabbering all this crap as he stares at you, wide-eyed.
"Really? I find that hard to believe." he says.
"Huh? That you're pretty good at the-?"
"No, not that. That you can't think of lyrics. I mean, aren't you Raimon's Lyric Queen? The best lyricist we have? Shouldn't this be right up your alley?" he asks as he takes a seat next to you on the couch.
He then leans over to see what you had written so far. He was close, a little too close for your liking. You could feel your face heat up and your heart was practically trying to commit suicide by jumping out of your chest. Why was this happening, you wonder? You've known him for less than a day, and yet you could feel butterflies in the pit of your stomach. Don't tell me, do you have a thing for Shindou?
"These lyrics aren't so bad... they're really good, actually. However, I feel as if they lack something." he says.
Your heart stops. What did he just say? Your lyrics lacked something? Your lyrics? Was he making fun of you? Was he calling your songs half-assed? You were about to explode, that was your hot spot. Everyone always called your lyrics perfect, who was he to tell you otherwise?
"Oh yeah? What?" you ask, trying not to sound offended and angry.
"Heart." he says.
"What?" you ask. Heart? What could he mean by that?
"I mean, they lack emotion. Don't take it the wrong way, this is just my opinion. It just feels that when you wrote these lyrics, you just wrote them for the sake of writing them. Not because you wanted to. Isn't that what a song is about? A way to express yourself? I thought you, of all people, should know that." he says.
You fall silent. He was right. Your songs may have been outstanding, but they were never from the heart. That's probably why you won second place in a competition once.
In your songs, you never wrote how you felt. You were always trying to put yourself in someone else shoes, see it from their point of view. But what you should really have been doing was writing them from your point of view. It was your feelings, your story that you should be telling through a song, not anyone else.
You look at Shindou. Never has anyone made you fall silent when it came to song writing. You were mesmerized by him, how we knew so much even though he had so little experience when it came to song writing, unlike you. Had an amateur just taught a professional a lesson?
"Shindou... I don't know what to say..." you say. You couldn't find the right words. Were you suppose to thank him? Apologize for not realizing sooner? What were you suppose to say?
He looks at you and smiles. "Then don't say it. Sing it."
-Thursday-
You and Shindou have been spending a lot of time together working on the song. You got closer as time went by. You learned about his history with soccer and he learned about... well, everything there was to learn about you. You were an open book around him, and you had no idea why.
Right now, you two were in the school's music room working on the song. You then decided to take a break. Your breaks usually consisted of just none stop chatting and laughter, some break, huh?
"Hey, [f/n]..."
Yeah, you pretty much allowed Shindou to call you by your first name and vise versa. Who would of thought you two were strangers just a few days ago?
"Yeah?" you ask before taking a sip of water.
"Do you... happen to like anyone?" asks Shindou.
There was something in his voice, what was it? Fear? No, it wasn't. Anxiety? Hostility? You didn't know what it was but it did not sound good.
"As in... romantically or in general?" you ask.
Idiot! Of course romantically. What kind of question is that?
"Romantically..." replies Shindou.
"Oh..." you think for a minute, there was no one in particular. You were never the love-struck, hopeless romantic kind of girl so... no. There was no one. The only guy you would consider dating would be... Shindou.
You blush at the thought. You two going out? No way. He was the sophisticated aristocrat with a bright future, and you? Sure, you had a promising future, but you weren't rich and you sure as hell aren't a sophisticated classy lady. But maybe... just maybe...
"Well, there may be someone..." you reply honestly.
You didn't know how you felt. Did you like Shindou that way? And if you did... were you planning on confessing?
"There may be?" asks Shindou who was rather confused.
"The thing is... I don't know whether I like him or not... but if he ever asks me out, I'd say yes." you reply while smiling at him.
"Oh... I see..." says Shindou, he looked a little hurt.
You smile, not because he was hurt, but because he was cute dense. He had no idea you meant him. This is going to be interesting... you think as you begin to devise your plan.
-Friday (The day of the song submission)-
"Everyone! I have read your sheet music and I was greatly impressed. However, there was a pair that stood out. A pair so dinamic and superb, I just had to choose them. Shindou-kun, [l/n]-chan, if you would?" says Ms. Sawako as she calls you to the front of the class.
You weren't that surprised that you won. You knew deep down that you would. You look at Shindou and give him a nod. The two of you walk up to the front of the class. He makes his way to the piano and you make your way to the microphone.
"This song is called Melodies, hope you enjoy." you say.
Shindou begins the intro on the piano and you smile. He was in for the shock of his life. Why? Because you changed the song. You changed some lyrics without telling him. The song was just suppose to be about a love for music, but you, being the awesome smart-ass that you are, changed it to a song of expressing romantic love through music.
You take a deep breath before your sweet, melodious voice fills the room.
I hear melodies in my head,
Find little notes in my bed.
I got songs tangled up in my hair,
I see piano keys everywhere.
My heart is a beating drum,
Repeating my favorite song.
I hear Beethoven number. 9
All the time.
And it's kinda like do-re-mi
About as easy as a-b-c
Beautiful like a symphony...
You smile, the part you changed was coming up. You look at Shindou as you say the next lines.
I'm talking about you and me here...
Shindou's face was priceless! He looked shocked and confused, he looked like he was in a state of turmoil. You're sure he was wondering what was going on, so you answer him. Through song that is.
I hear melodies in my heart.
I hear melodies in my head.
It was a little off key then you
melodyne me and I'm better than ever.
I hear melodies in my heart.
I hear melodies in my head.
I had the beat a bit wrong but
I got a new song now.
So I put my headphones on,
Plug into you,
Plug into you.
Boy you're my favorite song,
Plug into you,
Plug into you.
Shindou was still looking at you strangely, but you just kept on singing. The class seemed to be enjoying it after all.
You're so wrong
That it makes you right,
Keep me wide awake at night.
I can't sleep now I know you're around.
I like listening and singing to every sound.
I love it when I hear your voice,
Well baby I don't think we really got a choice.
Mozart is in the air,and I'm right here
And it's kinda like do-re-mi
About as easy as a-b-c
Beautiful like a symphony, yeah
I'm talking about you and me...
O-oh-oh
I wake up in the middle of the night
Can't stop for the melodies that I hear,
Melodies baby I hear melodies all the time,
And I'm about to go crazy
Keep on singing I'm about to see you baby,
You're my melody
And I - I hear melodies in my head
I hear melodies in my heart.
I hear melodies in my head.
It was a little off key then you
melodyne me and I'm better than ever.
I hear melodies in my heart.
I hear melodies in my head.
I had the beat a bit wrong but
I got a new song now.
So I put my headphones on,
Plug into you,
Plug into you.
Boy you're my favorite song,
Plug into you,
Plug into you.
Whao-oh-ooh.
You finish the song and the class erupts into a fit of applause. You bow and thank them. You were staring at Shindou throughout the entire song, he had to get the message, right? You wink at Shindou before making your way back to your desk. Your little action then caused the boy to blush profusely.
-After Class-
You were walking home with a contempt smile on your face. If Shindou still didn't get the picture, you didn't know what you would do. Yes, you finally admitted it to yourself. You liked him. That was all there is to it, and unlike other people, you aren't scared of confession or rejection.
"[F/n]!"
You turn around to see Shindou running after you. You stop walking and wait for him to catch up. Once he was right next to you, you give him a questioning look.
"What's up?" you ask.
"What was that back there? When did- why did you change the lyrics?" asks Shindou.
For the love of God! He still didn't get it. Okay, now you have to be blunt.
"Because... I wanted to confess to someone. So that's why I changed the lyrics to let that someone know." you reply.
"Oh..." says Shindou looking hurt. "Are you and this guy together now?" he asks.
"Sadly, no."
"Huh? Did he reject you? What's wrong with him?"
"I don't know. Let me ask. Did you reject me? What's wrong with you, Takuto?" you ask teasingly.
"Wait... where are you going with this-"
"I like you, okay? So stop being such a dense ass clown and get the picture already! So, what do you say? You wanna give us a shot?" you ask.
The both of you stood there in silence. You were patiently waiting, while he was trying to process everything that was happening. Minutes went by and you were still standing there in silence, not saying anything. You decided you've had enough and did the only thing you could think of. Kiss him.
You leaned in a took his lips in yours. He was taken aback, clearly not expecting it. It didn't take long before he started to kiss you back. The way he kissed you made it clear that he wanted this for so long. He hands then grabs your hips, bringing you closer. No way was he gonna let you go.
The kiss was long and passionate. Your tongues joined in after some time. He was a great kisser, you couldn't deny that. You didn't let go of him until you were out of breath, and considering you have the lungs of a rock star, you didn't easily run out of breath.
The two of you stood there, panting heavily and holding each other close. This moment was perfect. Never in your life have you felt more complete.
"So... what does this make us?" asks Shindou, his hands still on your waist.
"What do you think?" you say right before kissing him again.
Hey! So hope you like it. This is my first reader x character. I've always loved stories/preferred stories where the girl is more dominant, so sorry if the boys will be slightly OOC. So far, I have plans on writing one for Taiyou, Tsurugi, Kariya and Ibuki. Let me know whom else you want to see. Oh, by the way, each chapter will be inspired by a song. So you can request for a song for a certain character to be inspired by, I hope that made sense... So stay tuned!
