Okay, this one has a song. No, this is not going to be a song-fic. There may be a few songs in it, but I will write the title beforehand and feel free to skip over the lyrics. Throughout this fic, I believe that there will be, AT MOST, one song every…five (?) chapters. (so don't expect too many songs)
Naruto blinks before grinning up at Itachi. 'It seems I really can trust him!' With Tenten's help, Naruto hobbles over to the black car. Naruto sits down in the backseat, grimacing slightly at the pain.
"Um…can I come with you, guys? I don't think I can make it into the A+ class, but I wanna get out of the F class," Tenten says, shyly, looking away from Naruto.
Naruto blinks before grinning and saying, "Of course!" She smiles and the other three people get into the car: Tenten in the back, Suigetsu in the passenger's seat, and Itachi in the driver's seat. Itachi starts the car and they drive off towards the city library.
When they reach the library, Naruto limps up the steps even with the help of Tenten and Suigetsu. They go in and head to a secluded area, not wanting to be bothered. Naruto sighs as he sits down. 'Maybe I should go to my doctor later. This could be serious. It's never hurt this long before.' Naruto is brought out of his thoughts when Itachi and Suigetsu sit down across from him and Tenten.
"Okay, Suigetsu told me that you wished to work on Geometry today, correct?" Naruto nods. Itachi sighs and leans back. "To be honest, I don't really feel up to that, and I believe that you're feeling the same way, no?" Naruto blushes and nods sheepishly. Was it that obvious? "Okay, what else do you have to do?"
Naruto reaches for his backpack and pulls out a now crumpled paper and hands it to Itachi. Itachi raises a brow before looking at the paper. "Is this a list of your assignments?" Naruto nods. Itachi frowns. "Some of these are…strange…"
"I know, right? I was telling you that that school of yours is messed up, but did you listen, NO!" Suigetsu says angrily before crossing his arms in a huff. Itachi sweat-drops and sighs at Suigetsu's childish behavior. How did he ever become friends with a person like him?
"Well, we could have you write that song," Itachi looks up at Naruto.
"Sure," Naruto says with a shrug. "Oh! I was wondering if any of you are willing to be in a band that I'll be creating."
"Band?" Tenten asks, looking at Naruto curiously.
Naruto nods and says, "I was planning on starting a band called Dōbutsu sometime soon. Each person will have an animal they are similar to. Mine is the Kitsune."
Itachi shrugs and says, "As fun as that sounds, I do not believe I would have the time." Suigetsu shakes his head also.
Naruto turns to Tenten who says, "Sorry Naruto. I do really want to do this, but I don't really think there's an animal that would describe me."
Naruto looks down sadly. "H-how about you three become the band's managers? Please! I want my friends to be involved somehow!" The three sigh before agreeing. Naruto grins at them before taking out a piece of paper. "Okay…what should I write about?"
Itachi leans back and says, "You're mad at Otouto, aren't you?" Naruto stares at him in confusion before nodding slowly. "Well, you used to be his friend, right?" Again, Naruto slowly nods. "Why don't you harness your slight anger towards him into a song?"
Suigetsu nods and says, "Itachi's right. For songs to be good, they need to be written with passion." He turns to Tenten. "What are you passionate about?"
She blinks before looking down. "I…" she glances at Naruto. He frowns before realization dawns on him.
"Oh! So…a love song, right, Tenten?" She blushes and looks away. She sighs before nodding. "And also, ano…I was thinking about a kind of inspirational song instead of a hate song. I don't like to hold grudges so…"
Suigetsu shrugs and says, "Whatever, but let's just get started on the lyrics." The three other people nod and they all take out some paper.
Naruto grins and looks down at the paper. He finally finished it! He chuckles quietly but stops and looks up as Itachi speaks. "How about we head to my place so you can listen to how it sounds with a guitar. Your school isn't supposed to end for another three hours."
"Okay!" The four teenagers walk out of the library, waving to Shizune as they leave, and get into Itachi's car.
Naruto looks up from the guitar he just tuned and looks around at the three faces lounging around Itachi's room. "I call it 'Move Along'." He gulps before starting to strum at a fast pace.
"Go ahead as you waste your days with thinking
When you fall everyone sins
Another day and you've had your fill of sinking
With the life held in your
Hands are shaking cold
These hands are meant to hold
"Speak to me, when all you got to keep is strong
Move along, move along like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone
Move along, move along just to make it through
Move along
Move along
"So a day when you've lost yourself completely
Could be a night when your life ends
Such a heart that will lead you to deceiving
All the pain held in your
Hands are shaking cold
Your hands are mine to hold
"Speak to me, when all you got to keep is strong
Move along, move along like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone
Move along, move along just to make it through
Move along
(Go on, go on, go on, go on)
"When everything is wrong we move along
(Go on, go on, go on, go on)
When everything is wrong, we move along
Along, along, along
"When all you got to keep is strong
Move along, move along like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone
Move along, move along just to make it through
"When all you got to keep is strong
Move along, move along like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone
Move along, move along just to make it through
"When all you got to keep is strong
Move along, move along like I know you do
And even when your hope is gone
Move along, move along just to make it through
"(Move along)
(Go on, go on, go on, go on)
Right back what is wrong
We move along"
Naruto ends his song and looks at the three other people in the room. "So…how was it?"
Suigetsu blinks. "That was…AMAZING!" He jumps up and ruffles Naruto's hair. "I didn't know you had it in ya, bud!"
Naruto grins as he fixes his hair. "Thanks! I think I should—"
Just then, a person in the doorway makes their presence known by clearing their throat. Naruto's eyes widen in shock. The person shifts slightly, seemingly uncomfortable and says, "I know this may seem strange…but…can you help me?"
OMG! Who's the strange person in the doorway? Why do they need help? And with what? Find out in the next chapter of THE STRIVE TO BE NOTICED!
You may review to tell me your views or guesses. I'll give you a cookie if you can guess who it is!
-MosukeHinata