Okay so i worked really hard on this chapter...
i spent like hours on researching stuff like:
food
wine
songs
Disclaimer: I dont own any of the following:
butterfly kisses
amazed
breathe
from this moment on
i cross my heart
any of the food
or naruto characters...
but i do own Hibiki...well actually my friend does...( A.K.A Saku-neesan as i call her )
But you can hear it, hear it,
Where ever it may go,
Even if i let you down,
This lullaby plays on...
Konaha's Lullaby
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-Full Summary-
Sakura Haruno a total neat freak, perfectionist and total play girl of Konaha, is on a mission to try and prove that love doesn't exist. She believes love is a myth. Seeing her mother's relationships fall apart for as long as she can remember, she just doesn't believe there is a thing called love. She dates many guys just for fun. To have something to do, and to make sure her heart never gets broken. So far she has proven that she will no be broken. Relationships are just a game to her. A game she plans to win. Now Sasuke Uchiha is a total play boy. Although he doesn't think love is a myth, he is beginning to think that there is no such thing as love. He dates tons of girls in hopes of finding what love really means. But so far he has had no luck. He is searching for the "his perfect" girl, which really isn't all that perfect, but would be at least someone who likes him for him. Both of these young teenagers soon meet and both worlds soon collide….
-End of full Summary-
Chapter 4
Sakura's POV:
"Okay people, let us get ready! We are starting in an hour. Hibiki-Niisan, are the paparazzi coming at all?" I asked in an annoyed voice.
"No, Sakura they are not." My brother replied to me. I smiled.
I love my brother so much. We could always relate to each other. He was the only one I could tell ANYTHING too. Since I never really knew my dad he was like the father figure, strict, but seeing how he was my brother he was also fun.
He would always bail me out of any trouble I got myself into. We were inseparable when we were younger, and still are now.
"Do we have any entertainment?" I asked my brother, seeing how I didn't book the entertainment this time.
"Yes they are one of the people Itachi gave me from his list." My Niisan said. I didn't know who he booked, but knowing Itachi, they had to be good. Itachi was always picky and never let any of his friends have "fun" with me, saying my brother and he would kill them. I never saw why he would kill them, but that made me smile.
Itachi was always like my brother, they grew up together, and he often stayed at our house with us, so it was only natural that I got accustom to him.
"Okay, speaking of Itachi is he coming today?" I asked my brother another question. He just nodded his head.
I smiled. I always loved to be near Itachi, he was the only person other than my brother that wouldn't think of me differently when I broke down after something major had occurred.
He never smiled or showed anyone any emotion, but when he was with me he would hug me if I was upset, just like any brother would do to a younger sister. He told me I should meet his younger brother, saying that because I am a playgirl and his brother is a play boy, we would be a perfect couple, at least for a night or two. Every single time he told me that I would laugh, saying "That's just stupid Itachi-kun."
"Hibiki-Nissan, did you get the order of Regaleali Le Rose wine?" I asked.
"Which one is that?" My Niisan asked me back.
"It's the one that is light and crisp with a lot of red fruit on the front palate. It has a sweet quality about it. It is a very food friendly wine. The one I ordered directly from Italy for the wedding." I explained.
"Oh that one, yeah I got the order for it." My brother said, still unsure about what I was talking about.
I was always different from my brother when it came to expensive food, and wine tasting. I learned that all from my mother, while I learned how to have fun and party from my brother. Itachi and my brother found it weird how I could always seem appropriate at important places, like weddings and meetings with other people and know how to use fancy words and under stand them, while if you see me at home, I am wild and always want to have fun. I have to totally different personalities yet both seem to work out for me. It's weird huh?
"Okay Niisan I have to make sure everything is ready. You got the wine." I said as I held my list in front of me.
"Yes I did." He replied as I checked it off my list.
"Did you get the piada I ordered from Romagna?" I asked.
"Is that the fancy bread?" my brother asked me.
I sighed. "No it's the fancy bread that's made out of white flour, olive oil, salt and water. The dough is traditionally cooked on terracotta, and it's just the way Kaa-san likes it." I explained another one of the dishes I grew up with, while he refused to eat it, and lived off of cheerios.
"Then yes I did." My brother replied as I checked that off my list.
"Did you get the Cannelloni, which I know you are going to ask what it is so I will spare you your voice, it's the pasta thatusually refers to rectangular pasta sheets that are rolled with a filling, but we replaced the pasta dough with a cooked crepe, generally 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) in length and once rolled, 2 cm (1 inch) for its diameter, After cooking the crepe (or boiling the pasta), it is typically filled with a savory stuffing which may include ricotta cheese, spinach, and various meats. It is then covered with a sauce, typically classic tomato or béchamel sauce, although many variations happen to exist." I explained. Man you would think he would know at least some of the stuff that Kaa-san cooked around the house.
My brother looked shocked. "How do you know all of that?" he asked me.
I ignored the question and asked him my question again only in shorter words. "Did you get the Cannelloni I ordered directly from Sorrento Italy?"
"Yeah, yeah, I got it. So why are we doing everything from Italy?" He asked me as I checked the pasta off my list.
"Well, Kaa-san already had a Japanese theme with Bill. Then she had an American theme with Kyu. She had a Korean theme with Ryu. She had a Spanish theme with Remy. Then she had a Chinese them with Miyo. She also had a French theme with Mark. She had a tropical theme with Sora. So this year we are doing an Italian theme." I explained, and again my brother looked shocked.
"How can you memorize all of them? I barely know what food she wants!" My brother exclaimed in a shocked tone.
I laughed. "It's not that hard. Now back to my list. Did you get the risotto alla Milanese, flavored with saffron, served with osso buco (braised veal shanks), and risotto al Barolo, made with red wine?" I asked.
"Umm…"My brother said thinking.
"Yes he did, Sakura relax we got everything you need." I male voice said from behind me.
I turned my head and smiled.
"Hiya Itachi-kun. I'm glad you could make it!" I said with the smile still on my face.
"Hey Sak," Itachi said to me. "What is the theme this year? Italian, Roman, religious?" Itachi asked me.
"It's Italian, Ita-kun." I said. He smirked at me. I pouted. "Why do you always smirk?" I asked.
"It's a habit." He replied. "Anyway, what is on your list?"
"Well my brother got the Regaleali Le Rose wine, Cannelloni, the risotto alla Milanese with saffron," I began.
"Yeah, Sak do you know how expensive that saffron was?" Itachi asked me.
"Yes, about 100,000 yen a jar." I replied.
"Yeah and the jar is what 2 inches big!" my brother complained, which made me laugh.
"Anyway continue Sak." Itachi said to me.
"Well I don't know if you got the Cacciucco fish that I asked for." I began.
"Is that the one that was from Livorno?" Itachi asked me.
At least he knew what I was talking about when it came to food. Itachi was born into a wealthy family, so it was only natural for him to understand the fancy food, right?
"Yeah, the one that consisting of several different types of fish and shellfish cooked in wine, tomatoes, and chili peppers." I replied.
"Then yes, we got it." Itachi told me.
"Okay now did you get the other wine mother asked for?" I questioned.
"What other wine?" Hibiki-Niisan asked me.
"The Calabrian wine, that consists of Gaglioppo grape, and I think that is almost everything that covers the main course." I said.
"Yes, Sak don't worry we got that too." Ita-kun told me.
"Okay then let me see about the desert." I said as I placed my head phone into my ear, so I could easily talk to my mother with out having to dial her phone number.
I talked to my mother for a few minutes, I mumbled a 'yeah' or an 'uh-huh' or 'okay' and sometimes even a 'sure.'
As I hung up the phone I turned to Itachi and Hibiki.
"Change of plans now. We don't have to replace anything but we have to raise the budget. Kaa-san wants some Italian coffee, pastry and dessert."
"What would her new items consist of?" Itachi asked me.
"Well now she wants an Anisette (also anis) which as you happen know, Itachi, it's an anise-flavored liqueur."
"Hn…" Itachi said.
"KAMI-SAMA CAN YOU SAY ANYTHING ELSE!" I grumbled.
"If you haven't notice Sak, I was the one answering your questions about your food." Itachi said to me.
"What ever, anyway she also wants Tiramisu, which is one of the most popular Italian desserts. As anyone who eats fancy found would know it is made of Lady Fingers dipped in coffee and mascarpone cream." I continued my talk with Itachi.
"Seriously Itachi, your brother should be my brother, and my sister should be your sister." My brother said. I kind of feel bad, but it quickly changed when my brother said "No offense Saku."
I looked at him as if it didn't bother me. I practically raised myself and calmed my mother down after something went wrong wit one of her many marriages.
"Itachi when will the entertainment going to be here?"I asked him.
Itachi smirked, "They are hear right now." He said as he pointed towards the stage.
I looked to where he was pointing and my mouth dropped.
It was the guy I had met at Blazing leaf, he was with Kiba. My face was still full of shock as I heard them begin to sing…
Normal POV:
The male teen with onyx hair and deep black orbs grabbed a microphone and began to sing…
There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven, and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all the joy in my life, But most of all...
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right.
To deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night.
Sakura was at a lost for words. His voice was beautiful. She began to feel sad as she listened to his voice…
Sweet sixteen today.
She's looking like her momma a little more every day.
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings in a great big world. But I remember...
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you daddy, but if you don't mind,
I'm only going to kiss you on cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right.
To deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night.
"That is a lie," Sakura thought in her head. "No one's reality is ever like that. No one ever gets a happy ending."
All the precise time.
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly spread your wings and fly.
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride room just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking, and I said, "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
Then she leaned over... and gave me...
Butterfly kisses, with her mama there.
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk me down the aisle daddy, it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?" "Daddy don't cry."
With all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right.
To deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses.
I couldn't ask God for more, man, this is what love is.
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember.
Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses...
Sakura suddenly felt like her heart was ripped out of her chest as she heard the words of the last verse. Family, they always said it was important. But as she listened to the last verse she knew she didn't have that. Her mother would never be at her wedding, not that she was saying she would get married, but on the off chance that it happened, she knew her mother wouldn't come because she would be wallowing away in sorrow at another one of her failed marriages.
She would never see her father walk her down the aisle and give her away to the man she "loved." It was just heartbreaking to listen to a song that held such emotion about a simple thing. She hated it.
She hated it so much. It made her feel weak, it made her heart twist and turn in a million of emotions, and heartbreak that she couldn't help but feel hatred towards the person that sang it.
She hated it, and glared at the man who sang that song that ACTUALLY had affected her.
The onyx haired teen began to sing another song,
Every time our eyes meet
This feeling inside me
Is almost more than I can take
Baby when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away
I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts
I can see your dreams
I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
Sakura's heart fluttered as she listened to his voice…it was truly amazing.
The smell of your skin
The taste of your kiss
The way you whisper in the dark
Your hair all around me
Baby you surround me
You touch everyplace in my heart
Oh it feels like the first time every time
I wanna spent the whole night in your eyes
Every little thing that you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Oh, every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
This song didn't really affect Sakura that much, probably because it didn't involve any father figure talking to his daughter.
The onyx haired teen quickly took a drink of his water and walked back to the microphone to perform another song…
Our love is unconditional
We knew it from the start
I see it in your eyes
You can feel it from my heart
From here on after
Let's stay the way we are right now
And share all the love and laughter
That a life time will allow
I cross my heart and promise to
Give all I've got to give
To make all your dreams come true
In all the world you'll never find
A love as true as mine
You will always be the miracle
That makes my life complete
And as long as there's a breath in me
I'll make yours just as sweet
As we look into the future
It's as far as we can see
So let's make each tomorrow
Be the best that it can be
Sakura listened to him quietly. She didn't want to miss any part of this song. She loved his voice.
I cross my heart and promise to
Give all I've got to give
To make all your dreams come true
In all the world you'll never find
A love as true as mine
And if along the way we find a day
It starts to storm
You've got the promise of my love
To keep you warm
In all the world
You'll never find
A love as true as mine
A love as true as mine
"Bravo, Nice job Sasuke." Itachi said as he clapped from behind Sakura.
Sasuke turned to his brother. "Hn…" was all he said.
"TEME WE NEED A FEMALE SINGER FOR THE NEXT SONG!" The blonde haired boy screeched, as he got off of his seat that laid behind the drums.
Hibiki smirked. "Sakura was always good at singing, right Itachi?" Itachi nodded his head in agreement.
"NO WAY! NO WAY WILL I EVER SING FOR…FOR THAT THING!" I said as I pointed at Sasuke, which made Itachi smirk. "I will pay you 1,000,000 yen if you do." Itachi bribed me.
"Fine," I said. "But I want the money up front." I growled as Itachi took the money out of his wallet and I snatched it out of his hand. I went up to the stage and grabbed the microphone out of Sasuke's hand and began to sing…
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face
And I've never been this swept away
All my thoughts seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
The only thing I hear
Is the beating of your heart…?
'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
I'm closer than I've ever felt before
And I know
And you know
There's no need for words right now
'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
Suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
Caught up in the touch
The slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
I can feel you breathe
Just breathe
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
Sakura's voice echoed through out the whole building. Her voice seemed like a soft echo of sorrow, love, and joy all rolled into one. Her voice was filled with so much emotion it was only natural for people to look shocked at how well she could sing.
Hibiki and Itachi just smirked as they saw Sasuke and his bands expression. They were truly shocked.
"Sing one more song." The bass player, Sakura remembered as Shikamaru, told her.
"Shut up and don't tell me what to do!" Sakura barked.
"Sak, I will pay you double of what I paid you before if you sing them one more song." Itachi bribed yet again.
"Fine, but once again I want the money up front Itachi." Sakura said.
Itachi handed Sakura the money and again she began to sing…
(A/N: Parenthesis mean the words are sung in by back ground singers )
(I do swear that I'll always be there.
I'd give anything and everything and I will always care.
Through weakness and strength, happiness and sorrow,
For better or worse, I will love you with
Every beat of my heart.)
From this moment life has begun
From this moment you are the one
Right beside you is where I belong
From this moment on
From this moment I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love I'd give my last breath
From this moment on
I give my hand to you with all my heart
Can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on
You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
From this moment
I will love you as long as I live
From this moment on
Once again Sasuke and his band were at a loss for words. She was an extremely good singer.
"Wait a minute, have we met before." The blonde haired drummer asked again.
"Yeah we have, you freaking dope! My friend and you had "fun" together. Remember?" Sakura asked the blonde.
His eyes widened. "SO that was you!" He said as he pointed his finger at Sakura.
"Yeah, that was me." Sakura said with a glare.
"Well seeing how you guys know each other you guys will be working with each other." Itachi said with a triumphant smirk on his face.
The group of teens stayed silent for a moment…..before they all screamed…
"NANI!!"
But you can hear it, hear it,
Where ever it may go,
Even if i let you down,
This lullaby plays on...
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