Sasuke was playing music loud in his room. He was picking out clothes for the show tonight, he was excited. He hoped he wouldn't be disappointed by the local scene here. He sipped from his cup of coffee and took a bite of his bagel. He sat down at his computer and brought up the search engine. He typed in Nostalgic For Disaster and pressed search. He clicked on their social media page. He clicked on images, he didn't want to ruin his idea of their music before he heard them live. He saw photos of the band, each of them had an album. He looked at the vocalist first and he was immediately blown away, the live photos of him were wonderful. He looked so into the show, into the audience, he could tell this guy was passionate about music. He smiled and shut his laptop. It was time to start getting ready.

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Naruto slid on his skinny jeans with the black chains and a black V-neck shirt. He looked in the mirror, his eyes had dark circles under his eyes, he splashed cold water on his face and took a deep breath. He was having the shakes, he was anxious. He couldn't wait to get up on that stage tonight. He had singing withdrawal, he lived for it. He turned on his music to the maximum and started singing, he sang at the top of his lungs. He closed his eyes and let the music take control of him.

"Up on the mountain, I see down below, it's easy to lose yourself I know!" he sang. Music spoke to him and made him feel. It helped him cope with things he would never be able to change. "Everybody gets high, everybody gets low, life can be such overdose!" he screamed. He sat down on his bed and tapped his foot to the music and let it consume. The song ended and took a deep breath. He was ready.

Naruto grabbed his keys and walked out of the door. He started up his car and rolled the windows down and blasted music and sang at the top of his lungs while he drove down the road.

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Sasuke grabbed the keys off the table and ran out the door. "Drive safe!" Itachi yelled. Sasuke jumped in the car and blasted music. He drove down the road, singing and tapping his fingers against the steering wheel. He was so pumped for the show.

He pulled into the coffee shop parking lot and stepped out, there were a good many people here for just a small local show, Sasuke was surprised. He leaned against his car and lit up a cigarette, taking a long inhale. He looked up when he heard a familiar song blasting from a car coming down the road. A Volkswagen sped into the parking lot and parked in the area reserved for band members. Sasuke recognized him as the vocalist for Nostalgic For Disaster. Sasuke's heart fluttered, he was so excited.

Sasuke flicked his cigarette and walked into the coffee shop. It was busy, but Sasuke ordered a cup of coffee and stood against the wall in the back. The first band was setting, they were called Something Gorgeous, and he hoped they were good. Sasuke couldn't get his mind off of the lead singer of the headlining band. There was something about him.

Sasuke thought the instrumentals in Something Gorgeous were absolutely great, but the vocals were terrible. The guy did not know how to sing, he realized why once he walked off the stage and immediately had chicks surrounding him. It was about the fame, not about the music.

While the second band was setting up, Sasuke stepped outside and lit up a cigarette, he was having a great time so far, but his anticipation was growing. He decided to listen to the next band from the door outside. Next thing he knew, the vocalist for Nostalgic For Disaster was standing next to him, searching for a lighter in his pockets. "Damn it." The blonde whispered. "Need a light?" Sasuke asked. "Please." The blonde said, as Sasuke lit his cigarette for him. The blonde inhaled deep and looked up at Sasuke on the exhale. "Never seen you around here before." The blonde said. "Just moved here yesterday from the city." Sasuke said. "Ah, I see, then I better make this show kick ass, gotta impress a big city dude." The blonde laughed. Sasuke smiled. "Naruto." The blonde said, extending his hand. "Sasuke." He said, shaking Naruto's hand. "After the show, come find me, tell me how you liked it, I'm gonna need that lighter again." Naruto laughed, flicking his cigarette. "Will do." Sasuke smiled, flicking his as well.

Naruto walked back inside, his heart was pounding; it was almost time! He had played here so many times, and just got more excited each time. As the second band exited the stage, Naruto helped them remove their equipment, local bands were just one big family. Gaara was setting up his drums. Kiba, Shino, and Neji were worked on hooking up the amps. Naruto began to set up the microphone and testing it. "Yo, I'm testing this shit, is it working?" he said into the mic. The crowd laughed, Naruto noticed Sasuke in the back laughing. He really was going to do his best for this kid, just to prove to him that all good bands aren't just from the city.

Naruto grabbed the mic from the stand and the lights dimmed, he felt chills run down his spine. The guitar riff began and Naruto let it take over his whole body. "Everything I saw won't mean anything less, when I'm down in the grave and you've put me to rest!" Naruto screamed.

Sasuke stepped forward as soon as he heard Naruto's voice, he couldn't believe it. He was in a trance. He couldn't stop looking at Naruto, he was running around on stage, pushing his hair back and screaming into a mic. "This is for the kids with the beaten in lips, who parents try to shut them up using their fists. Keep living loud and proud, they never can hold you down!" Naruto sang. Sasuke couldn't believe the vocals on this kids. His cleans and his screams were perfect.

Sasuke listened to the rest of their set, moving up in the crowd with each song, until he was touching the stage. Naruto was very active with his audience, and Sasuke loved that in a showman. The guitars ends and Naruto ran a hand through his sweaty hair. "Thank you guys, you all fucking rock!" Naruto said into the mic. The lights come back on and Sasuke stepped outside and let the cool night air blow through his hair. He was really getting into the music and even moshed a little. He loved Nostalgic For Disaster, he couldn't even begin to say how amazing they were.

People started pouring out of the coffee shop and getting into their cars. Sasuke watched the bands load their equipment into their vans and trucks. They all knew each other and were shooting the shit. Sasuke put a cigarette to his lips and lit it. "So, what did you think city boy?" Naruto asked. Sasuke looked up, he was still sweaty as hell. "Dude, I cannot begin to tell you how amazing that was. You have an amazing voice." Sasuke said. "Thanks man, it means a lot to me. This shit is my life, don't know where I would be about my band." Naruto said, putting a cigarette to his mouth. "I feel the same way about my music dude, I would be nowhere without it, probably dead." Sasuke said, handing him the lighter. "I'm in the same boat with you." Naruto smiled. They were silent for a minute. "So were you in a band back home?" Naruto asked. "No, not talented enough for all that. I just sing for fun, I love singing, but I suck at it." Sasuke chuckled. "Do you have a phone?" Naruto asked. "Uh, yeah." Sasuke said, digging in his pockets for it. Naruto grabbed it and programmed his number into Sasuke's phone. "Text me, we're gonna chill. You seem cool as shit Sasuke, and you really appreciate music. And I'm gonna show you that your voice doesn't suck." Naruto said. "Wow, thanks man. I definitely want to chill sometime." Sasuke said. "I gotta get out of here, but shoot me a text when you get home or whatever." Naruto said. "Will do." Sasuke smiled, he was really happy about this.

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Sasuke pulled into the driveway and walked inside, it was two in the morning before he got in, Itachi was still awake. "Hey little bro, how was the show?" Itachi asked. "It was amazing, I even made a friend!" Sasuke smiled. "Oh yeah, who?" Itachi asked. "The lead singer of the headlining band." Sasuke said. "Of course you would make friends with a band member." Itachi smiled. Sasuke laughed at that. "Well I'm gonna head to bed, I'm exhausted." Sasuke said, stretching. "Alright, goodnight." Itachi smiled. Sasuke walked into his room and stripped off his clothes and fell into bed. He pulled out his phone and sent a quick text to Naruto.

Naruto walked into his apartment and hopped into the shower. The show was amazing and he felt so great. He continued to sing in the shower. He couldn't get his mind off of Sasuke. He felt an instant connection to this kid. Naruto stepped out of the shower and toweled off. He slipped on boxers and sat on the edge of his bed. His phone vibrated, he smiled when he read it, "Hey, it's Sasuke."