A/N: OMG. Like what is going on here? OH YEAH! IC is actually giving her other stories some TLC! I am super duper excited to start in on my other stories, and so here I begin with Hidden Stars. And Dear Lord, I have another idea for a story. I seriously am a gigantic mess of ADD. But anywho, I'll deal with that because you guys don't care :P. PLEASE, PLEASE ENJOY! (It's short, but like I said, ADD makes writing for 4 hours hard.
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Sasuke glanced nervously over at Naruto, who was humming thoughtfully beside him, to a tune the raven had never heard before. Prior, he hadn't really paid too much attention to what the beautiful blonde was wearing, too entranced by his face. But now Sasuke took the time to let his eyes wander over Naruto's body, savoring the lean way his cargo pants hung off his slim hips, or the way he could still see the outline of muscle through the baggy white sweatshirt he wore. Somehow, the look surprised Sasuke. Naruto still looked like he could be in a Hollister ad, but Sasuke had expected something more flashy, like tight leather pants and a tube top with sparkles. He liked this version more.
"So, how, uh, old are you?" Sasuke asked nervously, then turned away with a scowl. Why was he nervous? He sang in front of thousands of people every day like it was no big deal. Put him next to a gorgeous blonde and he couldn't hold himself upright.
"I'm the ripening age of twenty three," Naruto replied, grinning over at Sasuke, eyes twinkling. The dark haired raven pursed his lips in slight disappointment. Naruto was five years older than himself. But wait. He wasn't disappointed. Shrugging that off his shoulders, Sasuke nodded and gently turned Naruto down towards the right hallway, savoring the tight feel of muscle pressing against his fingers.
"What's drinking like?" Sasuke asked, and Naruto let a dry chuckle escape his throat.
"I'm not gonna lie, Sasuke. It tastes like piss, but shit does it give you a good feeling. You wouldn't believe how many times I've screwed myself over in the stupidest ways while I was drunk. I actually found out I was bi-sexual when I was drunk."
Sasuke jerked. Naruto raised his eyebrows at the motion but said nothing.
"I'm getting that it's pretty eye-opening, then?"
Naruto laughed. "You could say that."
Sasuke was just about to reply when they reached the quaint coffee shop, tucked politely into the corner of the hallway, awaiting its next visitors.
A short, busty blonde was standing behind the counter, her small brown coffee cap pulled delicately over her high pony tail. She glanced up when she saw the two walking towards her, and smiled.
"Hey, if it isn't the mighty Uchiha back again. I'm guessing it's your regular?" She asked, and Sasuke nodded, frowning. He recognized her face and vaguely the sound of her voice, but other than that she kind of blurred through the rest of his memories like ink spilled in water. Her glanced down at her name tag, wondering if her name would help ring some bells in his confused brain. Scrawled in round and hurried handwriting, the name Akemi jumped out at him.
"As always, Akemi." Sasuke smiled, and the blonde raised her eyebrow. Then she turned her attention towards Naruto, and her blue eyes sparkled. Her lips suddenly got a little bit bigger, and her chest a little more perky. "What can I get for you….?"
"Naruto," the blonde finished with a smile. His eyes were sparkling too. "I'll just have a glass of water."
Akemi laughed and her face turned a pretty shade of red. Sasuke bit his tongue to keep from allowing the jealous fire to build inside him. Sakura had told him he wasn't gay, and the proof was right here. But then he had also said himself that he was bi. Sasuke still had a little chance. No! Absently running his finger over his palm, Sasuke mentally punched himself as he watched Akemi and Naruto flirt endlessly. When she finally placed the coffee and water on the counter, Sasuke almost cheered. Grabbing the steaming Styrofoam cup, Sasuke flicked a twenty onto the counter and turned on his heel. He heard Naruto give a confused sound before he quickly said his farewells to Akemi. Soon after he was walking next to Sasuke, sipping his water happily, a faint blush on his cheeks as he hummed.
"I like the staff here," Naruto said, and Sasuke punched him.
0Oo
Ten minutes later, Naruto was standing at the foot of the stage, still sipping his water and watching as the crowds of girls, and some boys, started screaming and convulsing when the giant screen on the stage started counting down from twenty. He quietly slipped the earmuffs into his ears, and everything suddenly dulled and Naruto smiled for no reason. He a couple girls in the front row looked over at him, a question in their eyes. But then all the lights in the auditorium went out, and there was nothing but blackness. Even through his earmuffs, Naruto could hear the screams. Then two shining rays of light, both blue, circled around until the fell to a stop at center stage, trained directly on Sasuke Uchiha. It was almost harder for Naruto to contain his fangirl here, rather than up close and personal. When he was walking with Sasuke, he could pretend that he was just another person. But here, when he was up on the stage, doing his rock star thing, Naruto felt a jab of elation shoot through him and lift his mood, along with his smile.
The screams became deafening, and Naruto grinned up at Sasuke, who indeed looked like sex on a stick standing out on the stage. Then the man looked up. His eyes flashed across the stage, and one of the girls standing a couple feet away from Naruto started crying, her hands shaking. Sasuke smiled slightly, a small quirk of the lips that sent the crowd into a flurry. He brought the microphone up to his mouth and licked his lips.
"How're you doing tonight?" He asked quietly, not shyly, but as if he were containing a laugh. Naruto rolled his eyes and leaned up against the stage, watching as the fans desperately pushed up against the rope that held them back from climbing onto the stage, as well as the thick lines of body guards with their arms thrust out in front of them. Sasuke, who seemed to be building up his energy, backed up slowly, a seductive look on his face as he stepped out of the lights and into the darkness. Then the lights broke out into a kaleidoscope of color, shattering the darkness everywhere with fireworks of color, and Sasuke jumped out, then started singing.
oOo
Not too long after Sasuke had exploded with the opening of his concert, Naruto had silently retreated to the backstage coffee shop, wondering if Akemi would still be there. Needless to say, Naruto liked her. She was cute and funny and short. He'd always liked short girls. Sure enough, when Naruto rounded the corner, there she was, wiping up the counter. She had on a white tank top, and her brown cap was gone. She looked up when Naruto walked in, and her whole face broke out in a smile.
"Hey, what're you doing here?" She asked, propping her hand on her hip, eyebrow raised. Naruto smiled
"I just came by to see if you were still here. Are you leaving?"
Akemi flicked her bangs out of her eyes and threw the towel in the back of the shop, locking it as she yanked the metal chain down. "Yeah. Coffee shop hours only last till nine." Naruto nodded and watched her with hooded eyes before he held out his hand.
"Wanna go catch a flick?"
Akemi hesitated, both eyebrows raised this time. "Is there even anything good out?"
Naruto huffed and made an offended face. "I make everything good, Akemi."
Smiling, the blonde linked arms with the Uzumaki, and together they left the stadium.
oOo
Sasuke, breathless and panting, bowed one last time before the lights blacked out. He felt the floor give underneath him and he felt weightless for a second before he hit the soft cushion landing beneath him. Then there were hands slapping him on the back, or punching his shoulder, or just plain touching him. Voices surrounded him, telling him he did a great job, best performance in a long time, he killed it. He nodded and breathed out his thanks, then stumbled across the dark room to the door and pushed it open. Light flooded over him and he blinked, smiling from the high of the concert and screaming.
Sakura clicked up to him, her pink hair pulled tightly back into a bun. She raised her eyebrows at him, putting her hands on her hips. Sasuke was about to roll his eyes at her when she tackled him in a hug, squeezing hard.
"You did great! I haven't seen you like that in ages! I think Naruto has worked quite a charm on you, eh?" Sakura asked, then laughed. Sasuke, however, had gone cold all over. His eyes were big and wide, and he felt a tingling sensation in his hands.
"Where is Naruto, by the way?" Sasuke asked, and Sakura glanced over at him, her lips pulled into a line.
"He left with that sweet little coffee shop girl. Why?"
Sasuke felt his elation die like a candle snuffed out by a pinched finger. The biggest urge to fire Akemi rose inside him, but Sasuke fought it down, knowing it was stupid and impulsive. "Well, he sure knows how to make friends fast, yes?" Sasuke replied, then turned on his heel and made his way towards his dressing room. Slamming the door shut, Sasuke closed his eyes and lectured himself to the point of boredom. He continuously told himself that he didn't care about Naruto or Akemi or any of that, but the more he told himself that, the more he knew he was wrong. Sasuke was doomed.
A/N: I hope you guys liked the second chapter! I know you'll hate me for Akemi (I just love that name) but just stick around. Trust me. Please review and feel free to leave any suggestions. I'm still rocky on this story line. But fear not, I will deliver! Much love,
-IC
