A/N: Thanks for all the reviews. Keep em coming! I don't own the song 'Bring On The Rain' Jodee Messina does. Read and Review please!
After a quick shower and getting dressed, Anna, caught a cab to the club she would be meeting Ren at.
'I can't believe im doing this' Anna thought to herself 'Jason just broke up with me and here I am already hitting the club'
After paying the cabbie, Anna exited the cab and entered the club.
The room was completely dark with the exception of the neon day-glow paint on the walls and the few strobe lights that hit the stage. Many people were on the dance floor as well as the booths and at the open bar.
"Nice place" the young singer muttered to herself.
"Hey Anna! Over here!"
Anna looked to her right and saw her long time friend Ren Tao, along with his boyfriend Horo Usui and their friend Manta Oyamada.
Without wasting any time she took her seat next to Ren.
"Okay I'm here. Can I go now?"
Ren handed her a drink, the smile never leaving his face.
"Do I really have to answer that?"
Anna childishly stuck her tongue out and then focused her attention on the alcohol in front of her.
"You know im only here for you, right?"
Ren chuckled as he took a sip of his beer.
"Your such a lying little bitch"
Anna couldn't help but laugh at her friend's response.
"Jackass"
Horo nodded smiling, as Ren lightly hit him in the chest.
"If you want you can always keep him Anna"
Anna smirked as Ren rolled his eyes at his boyfriend's offer.
"Please, I'll pay you. He makes a great roommate"
Anna laughed and shook her head.
"Horo, Horo, Horo. You said you wanted him to always be with you. Got your wish now pal, live with it. His mother and sister did for all those years so you can too."
"……Who says?"
Ren and Anna shared a knowing glance before Ren stood up and slowly started walking away from their booth.
"Well Horo" Ren started with a dramatic sigh "If you really want me to find a new roommate that badly I best start looking. Don't you agree?"
Horo's head snapped up as he dive bombed the young Chinese man.
The only distinct word being 'MINE!' along with Ren's shoe flying up in the air.
Anna and Manta both sweat dropped as they heard what sounded like bones popping and someone cursing in Chinese.
"Horo, you should know by now not to tackle Ren. Your a lot bigger than he is" a man's voice said from behind the couple.
Anna looked up and blushed as she saw Yoh helping a crushed Ren up.
After popping his shoulder back into place and smashing an enraged fist into the Ainu's skull, Ren sat back down next to Anna.
"Anna this is my friend Yoh Asakura. Yoh, this is Anna."
Yoh smiled at Anna which only made her blush a deeper hue of crimson.
"Pleasure to meet you Anna."
Anna smiled causing Yoh's breath to catch in his throat.
'Wow..' he thought to himself 'She's gorgeous'
"Likewise Yoh"
"Attention all people." A man in his late twenties said, holding the karaoke microphone in his hands "Karaoke contest has officially begun. Come forth and vie for a five hundred dollar cash prize!"
Anna stood up and started making her way towards the stage.
Ren smirked, knowing she couldn't resist the opportunity to sing in public.
Anna glared but smiled still as she walked away.
"Shut up Tao. I'm unemployed now so this prize money will pay my rent."
After waiting through what seemed like an endless stream of songs, it was finally Anna's turn to shine.
Slow music filled the entire club as Anna took her cue to start singing. Her soft but strong voice echoed through the speakers, the pain in her heart coming into the light.
"Another day has almost come and gone. Can't imagine what else could go wrong? Sometimes I'd like to hide away, somewhere and lock the door. A single battle lost but not the war. Cause tomorrows another day and im thirsty anyway. So bring on the rain."
Yoh looked at Anna as if mesmerized by her words.
"It's almost like the hard times circle round. A couple drops and they all start coming down. Yeah I might feel defeated and I might hang my head. I might be barely breathing but im not dead, no. Cause tomorrows another day and im thirsty anyway. So bring on the rain!"
The music went into its solo as Anna looked at her feet, clenching her eyes shut as a few renegade tears ran down her soft face. The young singer took a deep breath before she resumed her song.
"No im not going to let it get me down. I'm not gonna cry! And im not gonna lose any sleep tonight! Cause tomorrows another day and I am not afraid so bring on the rain. Tomorrows another day and im thirsty anyway so bring on the rain. Oh oh oh. Bring on the rain. No im not going to let it get me down. No im not gonna cry! So bring on the rain!"
The music came to an end as everyone cheered.
The announcer of the small contest handed her the prize money as Anna left the stage, walking straight out of the club.
Ren turned towards the gang giving them a knowing glance before he to left the building.
"Anna! Wait up!"
Anna stood on the street corner, holding her hand up to hail a taxi.
"I don't want to talk about anything right now Ren. Go back to the others"
Ren sighed as he gently took her arm and looked her dead in the eyes.
"Anna….I know how bad your hurting. You don't need to be alone right now, you need to be around people. We're your friends, we're here to help you through the pain…..please come back inside. If not for your sake then do it for mine. Please?"
Anna looked at the ground, her body starting to shake as the tears started streaming down her face. A taxi pulled up in front of them as Ren began leading Anna back into the club.
"It hurts so much Ren"
Ren rubbed her back soothingly as they sat back down with the rest of the gang.
"I know Anna-chan. I know"
Yoh looked at the blonde with the utmost concern in his eyes.
"Are you okay Anna?"
Anna just shook her head no and let Ren speak for her.
"Her and her boyfriend just broke up because he fell in love and to add fuel to the fire she lost her job"
"Is there anything I can do to help?"
Ren was about to say 'no' when Anna lifted her head, her face now void of any tears.
"….Let's go"
All the guys raised an eyebrow in confusion as Anna stood up and grabbed Yoh by the arm.
"Huh?"
Without saying another word Anna lead the two of them out of the club.
"Did you drive or take a cab here?"
"I drove, why?"
"We're going to my place"
"…..'Kay"
A half hour later the duo entered the small apartment Anna occupied.
"So why are we here?"
Anna walked in front of him and removed her top, revealing a simple black bra.
"You said you wanted to help me. Well I was with Jason since high school and we never did anything…..I need to get over him. What better way to do that then start my being single with doing what I never did before?"
Yoh blushed as he stared at her almost completely exposed breasts.
"……..A-are you su-su-suggesting….we sleep together?"
Anna smirked at him obvious confusion and shook her head no.
"No I'm suggesting we have sex. Sleeping together means there would be emotional attachment. I'm looking for good old-fashioned purely physical sex."
Yoh, still staring at her chest just nodded causing Anna to giggle. Coming to his senses, Yoh removed his shirt revealing well-toned abs which caused Anna to blush. Walking up to the blonde, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her roughly.
Anna kissed back as he jumped up, wrapping her legs around his waist and began rubbing her hips slightly.
Yoh quickly carried her to the bed and restrained her arms above her head with one hand. Before acting any further, Yoh looked her in the eyes.
"Are you sure you want this Anna?"
Anna nodded and smiled at him
"Take me"
TBC
I'm sorry if the ending is a bit rushed but I just wanted to finish the chapter. Sorry it took so long but ive been very busy as of late. Please R&R and if you want any song in the course of the story please let me know!