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A/N: Here's the next chapter. Thanks for being so patient with me.
Chapter Two
(The first day of school)
Tsuki walked the hallways of her new school with her brother Gaara at her side. They were looking for their homeroom class.
"Tsuki?" a familiar voice called. Tsuki turned to see Sasuke Uchia walking towards her.
"Sasuke?" Tsuki asked, waiting for him to reach her. When he reached them Tsuki threw her arms around her friend giving him a hug.
"Hai," he said returning her hug. Tsuki backed off and introduced Gaara.
"This is my brother Gaara," she said pulling the shy redhead towards her.
Gaara said a soft hi and then turned towards his sister, "shouldn't we be trying to find our classroom?"
"What class are you in?" Sasuke asked. Tsuki showed him her schedule. "We're in the same homeroom. C'mon I'll show you." With Sasuke leading the way Tsuki and Gaara followed. Tsuki kept up the conversation with her friend and found out exactly what had been going on since she left Tokyo. Gaara just followed his sister and listened to the conversation. Too soon the trio arrived at their first class.
"Here it is," Sasuke said walking up to the door. He opened the door and allowed Tsuki and Gaara to go in first. Tsuki walked into the classroom and looked around. There were about eight other people in the room already. Tsuki had just found her seat, in the back of the class, when the sensei walked in.
"Konnichi wa, everyone," She said walking over to her desk. "Before we get started, I have some news to tell you all. We have a couple of new students," she said, then she pointed to Tsuki and Gaara. "Why don't you two introduce yourselves?"
Tsuki grinned and stood. "My name is Tsukiyo but call me Tsuki. And this is my brother Gaara," she said introducing her brother.
Gaara said a shy hi to everyone, and then returned to his seat. Tsuki grinned again and said, "he's really shy, so forgive him if he doesn't talk much." And then she too returned to her seat.
(Lunch Break)
Tsuki exited the class and gave a huge sigh. She definitely didn't like history. It was too boring for her, but she didn't have a choice. The class was required.
She wandered around the lunch room, and again Gaara was at her side. She was bored. If only this school had something interesting, like a music room. Just as the thought crossed her mind she saw Sasuke walk up followed by some students from their class. She waved the raven over and asked, "this place doesn't happen to have a music room does it?"
Sasuke smirked and answered, "as a matter of fact it does. Follow me." and then he turned and led the group down the hall. At the end of the hall there was a set of double doors the led to a room that held a piano, a drum set, a acoustic guitar, and two electric guitars.
Tsuki grinned and went over to the piano, she ran her fingers lightly across the keys getting a feel for it. She turned towards Gaara and grinned. Gaara smiled back and picked up one of the electric guitars.
Tsuki sat down on the bench and started to play. Gaara soon joined her and soon Tsuki's beautiful voice filled the room.
"You tell me you're in love with me
That you can't take your pretty eyes away from me
It's not that I don't want to stay
But every time you come to close I move away
I want to believe in everything that you say
Cause it sounds so good
But if you really want me move it slow
There are things about me you just have to know
Sometimes I run
Sometimes I hide
Sometimes I'm scared of you
But all I really want is to hold you tight
Treat you right
Be with you day and night
Baby all I need is time
I don't want to be so shy (nuh uh no)
Every time that I'm alone I wonder why
Hope that you will wait for me
And you'll see
That you're the only one for me
I want to believe in everything that you say
Cause it sounds so good
But if you really want me move it slow
There are things about me you just have to know
Sometimes I run
Sometimes I hide
Sometimes I'm scared of you
But all I really want is to hold you tight
Treat you right
Be with you day and night
(Repeat last three sentences)
Baby all I need is time
Just hang around and you'll see
There's nowhere I'd rather be
If you love me trust in me
That way that I trust in you
Sometimes I run (Sometimes)
Sometimes I hide
Sometimes I'm scared of you
But all I really want is to hold you tight (hold you tight)
Treat you right
Be with you day and night (day and night)
Tsuki repeated the chorus and then her voice faded, leaving the room in a stunned silence. Tsuki turned towards Sasuke and smiled. One of the students with him broke away form the group and approached her.
"You're really good. The name's Kiba." He said introducing himself. Tsuki looked at the boy standing before. He looked a little wild, with his tousled brown hair and brown eyes. But his eyes held kindness and genuine friendship. Tsuki smiled and held out her hand. Kiba took it giving it a firm shake.
"You play any instruments?" she asked.
Kiba grinned even wider. "Yep, I play the drums."
Tsuki grinned back and challenged, "Think you can keep up with one of my songs?"
Kiba's response was to walk over to the drum set and take a seat. Tsuki turned to Gaara and asked, "You think I should give him an easy one?"
Gaara smiled and shook his head. Tsuki smiled back and said, "You're right, it's best to get him used to my favorite public songs and not these slow ones." She turned towards Kiba. "Try to keep up, dog boy."
And then she started to play, Gaara Following her lead. Soon Kiba got into the rhythm of the song as well. Then Tsuki once again began to sing.
"Don't try to explain your mind
I know what's happening here
One minute it's love and suddenly
It's like a battle-field
One word turns into a
Why is it the smallest things that tear us down?
My world's nothing when you don't
I'm not here without a shield
Can't go back now
Both hands tied behind my back with nothing
Oh no
These times when we climb so fast to fall again
Why we gotta fall for it now
The music escalates as she starts the chorus.
I never meant to start a war
You know I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know what we're fighting for
Why does love always feel like...?
A battlefield (battlefield)
A battlefield (battlefield)
A battlefield (battlefield)
Why does love always feel like?
Can't swallow our pride,
Neither of us wanna raise that flag
If we can't surrender
Then we both gonna lose what we had, oh no
Both hands tied behind my back with nothing (nothing)
Oh no, these times when we climb so fast to fall again
I don't wanna fall for it now
I never meant to start a war
you know I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know what we're fighting for
Why does love always feel like...?
A battlefield (battlefield)
Battlefield (battlefield)
Battlefield (battlefield)
Why does love always feel like?
You better go and get your armor
(Get your armor)
Get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your armor
(get your armor)
Get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your
We could pretend that we are friends tonight
And in the morning we'll wake up and we'll be alright
Cause baby we don't have to fight
And I don't want this love to feel like
A battlefield (oh) a battlefield (oh) a battlefield,
Why does love always feel like a battlefield (oh?)
A battlefield (oh) a battlefield
I guess you better go and get your armor
I never meant to start a war (start a war)
You know I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know what we're fighting for
(fighting, fighting for)
Why does love always feel like...?
A battlefield (battlefield)
A battlefield (battlefield)
A battlefield (battlefield)
Why does love always feel like?
You better go and get your armor
(Get your armor)
Get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your armor
(Get your armor)
Get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your
Why does love always feel like?
(Whooaa ooow)
Why does love always feel like?
(Whooaa ooow)
A battlefield, a battlefield...
I never meant to start a war
Don't even know what we're fighting for
I never meant to start a war
Don't even know what we're fighting for
Tsuki turned and gave Kiba a bright smile. "Not bad." Then she winked at Gaara. "You want to perform with me on stage after school?"
Kiba gave her a dumfounded look. "Huh?"
Tsuki grinned even wider. "My godfather owns a club. He asked me to perform there after school. Your good. You want to play with us?"
Kiba took a moment to think and then looked back a Tsuki. "sure. Mind if I bring a couple of friends?"
Tsuki shook her head. "of course not."
"Then I'll see you tonight."
"Yep tonight." and with that the bell rang signaling that it was time for the next class. Tsuki and Gaara parted ways with their new friend and Followed the still quiet Sasuke towards their next class.
"You okay Sasuke?" Tsuki asked the quiet raven.
"Yeah, just thinking. Mind if I tag along with you?"
"Of course not. I'd love to have you there."
Sasuke nodded. Tsuki sighed and said. "Meet me in front of the school. We'll walk to the club together." At that Sasuke smiled. Tsuki smiled in response. She hated to see her friend upset. The last thing she wanted was to make Sasuke feel left out. She needed a way to make him feel better. Then she got a great idea. It worked when they were younger, it should still work now. But it would have to wait till after school.
(After school)
Tsuki paced in front of the school impatiently. Gaara just stood off to the side and watched his sister, amusement plain in his green eyes.
Suddenly Sasuke strolled into view followed by Kiba, and two more people that she didn't recognize. Kiba saw her look and introduced the other two boys. "This is Neji and Shikamaru. They're the two friends that I told you about."
Tsuki studied the newcomers with interest. Neji was a little taller than her with long ebony hair and light silver eyes. While Shikamaru had brown hair and dark brown eyes. She thought both of them were rather good looking and she smiled. This was definitely going to be an interesting concert.
"You ready to go?" she asked, they nodded. Then she turned Gaara and said, "lets go." With her brother at her side, they were off.
About thirty minutes later they arrived at their destination. Tsuki walked up to the doors with her new friends trailing behind her.
She was soon met by her godfather and owner of the club. Jiraiya met her at the doors. "You ready to perform?"
"Yes, you old pervert. By the way, these are my new friends. Meet Kiba, Neji and Shikamaru." Said pointing to each person. "And this is Sasuke. I met him when I lived in Tokyo with my birth father."
Jiraiya said a polite hello to everyone before ushering them backstage. "So how is this all going to play out? What songs are you going to sing?"
"The song choice is up to me. As for who plays what? You'll just have to wait and see." came the cryptic reply.
Jiraiya sighed in disappointment. He never did like waiting. He was too impatient.
Tsuki just grinned and turned to her friends. "okay, this is going to be our first public performance, so let's make it the best one they ever heard!" Gaara, Kiba, Neji, and Shikamaru nodded in response. Tsuki then turned to the brooding Uchia. "How about singing a song with me Sasuke?"
"Huh?" Sasuke was confused.
"C'mon, you used to sing with me all the time when we were growing up."
"It's been along time since I sang."
"Then we'll start with something easy. Something you know. Like...Address in the Stars."
"I guess so. Then what?"
"Let's just see how you feel after that one first." Tsuki then turned her attention to the others. "this song is really simple. Shikamaru start's off first with the piano, and then is joined by both Kiba on the drums and Neji on the acoustic guitar. Gaara you'll help me out with the next song and every other one. Okay?"
They all nodded and then followed Tsuki onto the stage after Jiraiya gave the signal.
"Hey everyone, My name is Tsuki and these are my friends. We're here to entertain you for the night. You ready for the concert of your lives?" the crowd cheered in response. At Tsuki's signal Shikamaru started the song with the Piano and Neji soon followed with the guitar. Soon Tsuki's voice followed the music.
"I stumbled across your picture today
I could barely breathe
The moment stopped me cold
And grabbed me like a thief
I dialed your number but you wouldn't be there
I knew the whole time, but it's still not fair
I just wanted to hear your voice
I just needed to hear your voice
Kiba joined in with the drums on the chorus as Sasuke joined in singing with Tsuki their voices blending perfectly.
What do I do with all I need to say
so much that I want to tell you everyday
oh it breaks my heart
I cry these tears in the dark
I write the letters to you
but they get lost in the blue
cause there's no address in the stars
Tsuki stops singing, but the music continues and the emotion in the song starts to escalate.
now I'm driving through the pitch black dark
I'm screaming at the sky, whoa, cuz it hurts so bad
everybody tells me all I need is time
then the morning rolls in oh and it hits me again
and that ain't nothing but a lie
what do I do with all I need to say
so much I want to tell you everyday
oh it breaks my heart
I cry these tears in the dark
I write these letters to you
but they get lost in the blue
cuz there's no address in the stars
Again Tsuki pauses as the music continues. She locks gazes with each of her friends. And then she turns to Sasuke. She hold his gaze as together they finish the song.
Without you here with me
I don't know what to do
I'd give anything just to talk to you
oh it breaks my heart
oh it breaks myyyy heaaarttt
all I can do is write these letters to you
but there's no address in the stars
The music fades and the club erupts into a thunderous applause as Tsuki and Sasuke bow to the crowd.
Tsuki grins and hollers, "how about another one? This time with Sasuke leading?"
The crowd cheers even louder. And they both take that as a yes. Once again the music starts but this time it's Sasuke singing the main vocals.
"I remember what you wore on our first date
you came into my life and I thought
"Hey, you know, this could be something"
cause everything you do and words you say
you know that it all takes my breath away
and now I'm left with nothing
Tsuki joined Sasuke in on the chorus. Sasuke locked eyes with Tsuki as together they sang the song.
cause maybe its true
that I can't live without you
maybe two is better than one
there's so much time
to figure out the rest of my life
and you've already got me coming undone
and I'm thinking two is better than one
(Tsuki) I remember every look upon your face
(Sasuke) the way you roll your eyes
(Sasuke) the way you taste
(Sasuke) you make it hard for breathing
(Tsuki) cause when I close my eyes and drift away
(Tsuki) I think of you and everything's okay
(Tsuki) I'm finally now believing
cause maybe its true
that I can't live without you
maybe two is better than one
there's so much time
to figure out the rest of my life
and you've already got me coming undone
and I'm thinking two is better than one
yeah, yeah
(Sasuke)
I remember what you wore on the first day
you came into my life and I thought "Hey"
cause maybe its true
that I can't live without you
maybe two is better than one
there's so much time
to figure out the rest of my life
and you've already got me coming undone
and I'm thinking
that I can't live without you
cause, baby, two is better than one
there's so much time
to figure it all out
when it's all said and done
two is better than one
Two is better than one
Tsuki and Sasuke finished the song, and the crowd went wild.
Tsuki knew that Sasuke had a crush on her, but he was still part of that place. And that place had too many bad memories for her to ever return to. So no matter what he felt, she knew it would never work between them.
Sasuke looked at his best friend. He knew Tsuki knew his feelings and he also knew that Tsuki didn't feel the same. And that was alright. As long as they remained friends, Sasuke was happy.
Shikamaru was lazy. He knew that he didn't like to put much effort into things, but for some reason Tsuki was different. Shika found himself watching the Namekaze, watching her interact with the others. He found her intriguing, he wanted to get to know her better, and he also wanted to be the reason behind her smiles. He just didn't know if his feelings would be welcome, so for now, he would just keep quiet and enjoy being in her presence.
Neji found himself torn. He found out that he liked the violet eyed girl, but he also found out that he wasn't the only one. Shikamaru and Sasuke did as well. So, like Shikamaru, he too came to the conclusion of just watching and performing with her instead of asking her out, like he really wanted to.
Tsuki locked eyes with Sasuke and flashed a small smile and got an answering one in return. She sighed, good he understood her feelings. Next she turned her attention towards the rest of her band. Her brother had come up on stage during the last song the help Neji with the guitar. Gaara smiled at his sister in response to her unspoken question. Tsuki then turned her attention towards the Hyuga. Violet eyes locked with silver, and Tsuki flashed a grin at the ebony haired male and got a smile in return. And then she turned her attention the the brunet at the piano. She got another smile from him too. Tsuki's grin grew wider as she strolled right up to the unsuspecting Neji and lightly brushed her lips against his. The Hyuga melted under the light touch, but Tsuki didn't deepen the kiss, instead she pulled away and walked over to Shikamaru. She repeated the gesture with the Nara and then skipped to the center of the stage leaving behind two stunned boys. The crowd had gone wild after the first kiss and was still cheering as she walked towards them.
"this is our last song for the night, but don't worry. We'll be back another night!" she called to the crowd. The two boys came out of their shock just in time to start the next song.
Tsuki started to sing and dance with the crowd as she danced towards each boy singing to them as she went. She paused longer with Neji and Shikamaru, but neither Gaara nor Kiba seemed to mind. In fact they were both silently cheering her on.
"Hmmm, yeah
hmmm
Hey boy I would have thought that
when you left me I'd be broken
with my confidence gone, so gone
Hey boy, I would have thought that
when you said that you don't want me
that I'd feel ugly and sense something was wrong
Standin' in front of the mirror
my skins never been clearer
my smiles never been whiter
I look so good without you
got me a new hair due
lookin' fresh and brand new
since you said that we're through
done with your lies
baby now my tears dry
you can see my violet eyes
ever since you said goodbye
I look so good
I look so good
without you
I look so good
I look so good
without you
Hey I never would have thought that
when you left me I'd feel sexy
and so good in my skin
and I never would have known that
I'd be dreaming so much better without you in my head
Standin' in front of the mirror
my clothes never fit better
my I've never been louder
I look so good without you
got me a new hair due
lookin' fresh and brand new
since you said that we're through
done with your lies
baby now my tears dry
you can see my violet eyes
ever since you said goodbye
I look so good
I look so good
without you
I look so good
I look so good
without you
Now baby my body's looking better than before
ain't biting my nails since you walked out that door
I realize now I deserve so much more
than what you give
then what you give
then what you give me ooohhh
I look so good without you
got me a new hair due
lookin' fresh and brand new
since you said that we're through
I look so good without you
got me a new hair due
lookin' fresh and brand new
since you said that we're through
done with your lies
baby now my tears dry
you can see my violet eyes
ever since you said goodbye
I look so good without you
got me a new hair due
lookin' fresh and brand new
since you said that we're through
done with your lies
baby now my tears dry
you can see my violet eyes
ever since you said goodbye
I look so good
I look so good
without you
I look so good
I look so good
without you
Tsuki finished the song and bowed to the roaring crowd. She strolled over to Shikamaru and pulled him to stand in font of the crowd and take a bow as well. Then she repeated the gesture with each boy. Tsuki scanned the crowd looking for any familiar face, and found the one she had been looking for. Violet eyes met and locked with warm brown as Tsuki smiled at her daddy. With that smile still in place she looped her arms through both Neji's and Shikamaru's and headed off stage.
A/N: Finally done with this chapter. It took longer than I thought it would. This chapter is a whole twenty-two pages typed out. I've never typed that many pages! :) Anyway I should have another chapter up shortly.
Till next time. Ja Ne.
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