"That was intense!! I can't wait to have another gig!!" I said to anyone who would listen as I did my victory dance while hopping around the dressing room. I could look like a fool for all I know but I was too happy to care. And besides with Hiro and Fujisaki's face threatening to break apart from that grin they were sporting, I don't think they would care either about appearances.
"Of course you'd have another gig!! After that performance all would be begging to have you on their show!!" Sakano-san said obviously feeling elated as we are. I mean who wouldn't be? Our motley crew consisting of me, Hiro, Fujisaki and Sakano have been working hard day and night just to be given a good break. But it looks like luck is on our side for once.
Not only had we landed a break, but we got the chance to kick start Nittle Grasper's concert!! How cool is that?! I asked myself as I tried to relive in my memories that feeling of total power up stage. Nothing could be compared to that feeling. It was just simply glorious.
After finally exhausting myself from that victory dance, I sat next to Hiro and draped my arm over his shoulders. I looked over at our manager K, who made all of this happen and grinned madly at him.
"So almighty manager, what have you got in store for us next?" I asked him as Hiro disentangled my arm off his shoulders and stretched up. He might be acting like he wasn't blown away by our performance but he really is. It's just that he thinks he needs to be level headed for the moment because he knows that I might do something stupid if we were both drunk with ecstasy. And besides, K was looking like a dog needed to be petted after doing something really amazing. You see that's how he always looks when he gets us an awesome gig, so someone needs to take notes and Hiro thinks that it better be him than me.
I looked over at Fujisaki-kun and almost snickered. The uptight little guy looks like he's all bloated up, although not in a bad way. More like he's bloated in a good way. Even though the kid wants to jump up and down from all the excitement after our performance he keeps his cool and just acts like a contented cat. In reality – although it's just in my opinion, I think I'll never really understand the guy – Fujisaki-kun wants to burst out all the excitement in him. Anyway, I just had to admire his determination to look the most mature over us and I respect his determination to excel in everything he does.
It's really a blessing that Fujisaki-kun became a member of Bad Luck. Although at first I hated to admit his genius at arranging music, I conceded after time and time again he proved to me that he's worth being our member. I wonder though, if the guy could loosen up a little. Sometimes I think that we could handle without K just because we have Fujisaki-kun. I think Hiro forgot that Fujisaki-kun can take all the notes now, the kid likes it. Meanwhile, Hiro and I can act like we used to in school – a bunch of drunken fools after an exhilarating performance. Oh well, I think old habits are hard to break.
"Oho!! You'd be surprised that I landed you another TV guesting!!" K said proudly as he puffed his chest out. Oh yes, K-san's really proud. I told myself as I started getting giddy all over again. I think that this is the start of a wonderful year for Bad Luck. I just can feel it in my bones.
"Really?" Sakano-san asked obviously in awe of the capabilities of our beloved manager.
"Really, really!! Ohoho!!" K-san said huffing and puffing and bending backwards as he did so. I had to smile. And they say that I'm the only one who gets all hyped up.
"Well I hope it's a music show. Not a game show." Fujisaki-kun said nonchantly as he removed his bulky jacket and stowed it away. I can see that he's only teasing. He's extremely elated right now that appearing in Discovery Channel as lion tamers would sit good with him. You see Fujisaki-kun's a really agreeable guy. You just had to wait at the right moment. Like now.
And besides even if we are appearing in a game show again I wouldn't mind. A guesting is still a guesting. K-san looked at Fujisaki with a superior glare and smirked.
"Hah!! I'll let you know that this time it's the music show for you guys!! Ohoho!!"
"Well, that's good. Should we practice tomorrow morning?" Sakano-san asked us innocently. We might have thought that he was joking for awhile there but because of the sudden appearance of his little black book - this is where he puts his schedules and stuff – we concluded that our dear producer is serious about the practice session early tomorrow. Me, Hiro and Fujisaki-kun looked at him like he was crazy.
"What?! But we're gonna have a celebration tonight!! I can't wake up early tomorrow because of that!! Don't you have a conscience Sakano-san?" I asked my voice already at whining mode. Thankfully my other two band mates backed me off this one time. I grin at my obviously on-a-roll luck.
You see, sometimes I wonder if Hiro and Fujisaki-kun had some kind of conspiracy against me. Whenever I want to take a break – oh, you know drinking booze and just lazing around my apartment and all that laid back crap – they team up and see to it that I get the 'work-is-precious-sermon' thoroughly. And they make me feel guilty for Pete's sake!! So what am I supposed to do? Give in of course.
"Sakano-san!! How cruel!!" Hiro said as he clutched at his chest in show of hurt. Sakano-san looks like a bully with conscience at the guilt trip Hiro is putting on him.
"I, I was just kidding!! Of course do what you want tonight!" Sakano-san all but stammered out as he pocketed the black book immediately. K-san clapped his back.
"That's good, producer!! This kids needs to have their night-outs once in awhile ne? Ohoho… Your off is only for tomorrow though!!" K added laughing as he exited the dressing room with his signature 'v' in hand. Sakano shook his head and went to the door.
"All right, have fun guys. But please take it easy on the booze." He pleaded as he closed the door behind him.
"Sure thing, Sakano-san!!" I called behind his back. I turned to the other guys left in the room with me.
"So where to?" I asked them with a silly grin plastered on my face as I rubbed my hands together in anticipation.
"The usual of course!!" The two hollered in sync as they mimicked the 'v' hand of our beloved K. Oh, bless the omens. This is going to be a wonderful night!! I just know it!!
We were chillin' at our booth in Odyssey's hip club. After tiring ourselves from all the dancing, we sat down on the booth assigned to us and proceeded to an all out drinking session. I predicted earlier that this night would be a blast. I vaguely remember feeling it in my toes. But hey, I'm kind of tipsy right now so I couldn't very well remember right. But as of the moment I'm very much disappointed. You ask me why? Well duh!! I practically did not leave the dressing room because I thought that all the outfits that I've brought don't look good on me. And all that whining and preparing all went to waste since there was no one around Odyssey's that was at the very least passable. Half of the population in Odyssey's was cute guys but all of them turned out to be total jerks and the other half were not even worth the effort to look at. I sigh.
Huh. And I was kind of thinking of hooking up with one good looking, nice gentleman. I mean, hello!! Who wouldn't want to get laid on a night like this? Everything was going my way. I just had the concert of my life and everything was nicey-daisy. And as the 'rock star culture' says, after a particularly good gig it follows that kinky sex follows since just about anyone would throw themselves at your feet. Take your pick.
Well okay. I wouldn't want get laid per se. I've never been apart of that rock star culture anyway. After all I want my first one to be special. And to make it special it has to be done with the one you love. Hah. Sue me for being sappy. I'm happy being this way.
I roll my eyes at my drunken self as I see Hiro and Fujisaki-kun kiss. Do they have to do that a lot I front of me?! I swear these two are trying to make me so, so jealous. Hiro knew for a fact that I get envious once they get mushy. No!! Don't look at me like that!! I'm not envious or jealous at one of them. I'm jealous of what they have. Who wouldn't be? They got everything now in each other.
Suddenly I felt the hairs at the back of my neck start to rise. And I suddenly felt this weird, creepy feeling. Shit. Don't tell me another one's staring!! I fumed to myself as I whipped my head around to find no one suspicious. I shrugged. It must be some random look-overs. I roll my eyes in annoyance as I turned around to face the two love birds still in a lip lock.
"Hey!! Aren't you two finished yet?! This is a group outing not a date!! Hey!! I'm still here!!!" I said loudly as the music in the club would drown my voice out. I'm getting irritated here by the minute. They promised me that they wouldn't turn this group outing into another one of their mushy dates!! They knew how I hated being third wheel.
Hiro just waved his fingers at me to buzz of. Hah. Irritated level up one notch again. I pouted, glared at some point behind their heads (it seemed rude to stare while they were making out, don't you think?) and crossed my arms in front of me. I'm starting to get really, really pissed.
I waited for five, ten, fifteen minutes more before the two finally pulled away. By that time a vein was throbbing in my head. And I felt that someone's staring again. I looked over my shoulder to find no one again. I swear steam was pouring out of my nose in annoyance.
"Sorry Shuichi. What was that?" Hiro asked me his words slurring a bit and I turned back to them when I was done looking for that irritating guy or girl or whatever sex he belongs in. Hiro grinned at me sloppily and tried to look apologetic when he probably noticed the steam billowing out from my nose.
"Nothing." I said as I continued to sulk. The two of them exchanged knowing looks.
"Hey, sorry if you felt left out pal. Why don't we go someplace else?" Hiro asked me as Fujisaki-kun downed the rest of his drink.
"Yeah Shindou-san. It's getting crowded here." Fujisaki-kun said as he put the bottle down. I nod my head. It really was getting hot at that moment. We stood up and left.
When we were outside I suddenly decided that I did not want to go somewhere else. I just wanted to get home. I don't know why but suddenly I felt depressed.
"Hey, Hiro you go on ahead. I'm not feeling well." Hiro turned to me looking concerned.
"We'll walk you home." I look at the both of them and tried to smile. I have to act genki so they'd buy my story. After all being gloomy and Shindou Shuichi doesn't really add up.
I smiled genuinely at Hiro and Fujisaki-kun as I tried to fight to bile rising in my throat. I wouldn't ruin this night for them just because I'm not feeling good!! They obviously needed this night out to celebrate and to you know… Hehehehe… Of course you're thinking what I'm thinking right? Because if you aren't you're slow or just isn't as green minded as I am. Hahahaha…
"No!! I can take care of myself you know!!" I said vehemently as I poked at my chest with my thumb proudly. Hiro look torn between agreeing and not. In the end, the prospect of spending the rest of the night with Fujisaki-kun alone won.
"Are you sure Shuichi?" He asked me to confirm.
"Yeah. See you when I do." I waved my goodbye to them as I turned to the direction of my flat.
Once I knew that I was out of sight. I put my head down and shoved my hands in my pockets. Huh. At least the night did not go to waste for all of us. I'm lost in my own world of despair when I felt the hairs at the back of my neck rise again. I looked around and find no one… again.
Now that I wasn't in the comfort of being around with a lot of people (picture this… I'm walking all alone looking very vulnerable and weak and a little, teensy, weeny bit drunk in a deserted street!!) I felt scared. What if this stalker is dangerous?! What if, what if…?
Instead of pondering more about that, I quickened my steps and pulled my jacket closer to my body. I felt eyes still burning in my back and combine that with the sudden sound of clanking cans that has fallen over after a crash, I panicked!! That stalker was not leaving me alone so I did the only thing that was rational: I ran as fast as I could and before I know it I'm at home with my door firmly locked behind my back.
"Well that was scary." I mumbled to myself as I tried to slower the pace of my beating heart.
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