Hey! Sorry about the late update! I'm almost half way through my first semester (cheers)! My goodness, my friends are teasing me about my height (cries)! I'm not even that short! Just a few inches below the average, but then it doesn't help that I have stubby arms (laughs). Anyhow a big thank you to the following people:
Musette Fujiwara, BiTteRSweEt.WHisPeRs & cherry sk8er
Anyhow enjoy:
; At the 'Midnight Club'
"Are you sure this looks alright?" Naoko asked, making her way to the vacate table in the middle of the room.
"Yeah! Definitely!" Sakura told her, sitting down next to her, "It doesn't look skanky at all!"
"You look very sophisticated," Rika told her.
And it was true, they made her wear an elegant strapless silk dress along with a long silver chain necklace with a diamond incrusted heart and a pair of one Tomoyo's cute peep-toe heels.
"You'll definitely get his attention in this!" Eriol guaranteed, jealous of Tomoyo's shoes that she was wearing.
He told himself that at the end of the night he'll snatch them off Naoko and return them to Tomoyo a week later.
"Where's Meiling anyway?" Naoko asked, just remembered that after all the fuss she made about looking good she forgot that Meiling wasn't here.
"Oh, she and Syaoran are at home," Sakura answered proudly knowing the answer, "they had some important stuff to do."
"Like trying to avoid Sakura," Eriol commented slyly.
"No! He didn't want you're gay vibes to catch on to him," Sakura said spitefully.
"Hey hey! What happened to friend's when his not around?" Tomoyo questioned.
"We are," Eriol and Sakura sulked.
Truthfully they find it enjoyable fighting, well it wasn't exactly fighting, more like teasing each other, but nevertheless it was fun!
"Welcome to all those who have just entered the 'Midnight club'! We have a great line up for you tonight" The MC announced excited, "please welcome the DHM!"
Dan, Henry and their drumist Mark all walked on stage, Mark carrying his sticks, Daniel with beloved bass guitar and Henry with his new electric guitar.
The crowd went totally wild after hearing the bands name. Everyone started hooting, banging tables, whistling and most of the girls (and a few boys) were blowing kisses to the band, screaming at the top of their lungs, "I love you!"
"Wow, Dan's band is really popular," Chiharu commented, she couldn't help but hoot along with everyone else.
"Yeah!" Naoko agreed with that big smile of hers that only happens when she's talking about a certain someone, "Dan, Henry and Mark perform here a lot so of course everyone is crazy for them!"
"I am too!" Eriol announced almost drooling, "how yummy do those guys look!"
No one could deny that those guys looked hot! Wearing dark jeans and a t-shirt with a rock edge, no girl could resist!
"How is everybody?!" Daniel asked, taking hold of the microphone.
Everyone just screamed in response, one girl's face just went absolutely red once all the air out of her lungs escaped. He couldn't help but laugh at the sight of his adoring fans.
"Alright alright," he chuckled, "this one is for the ladies!"
; After the performance
"Wow, Dan was great!" Chiharu said, still clapping for them.
"And don't forget Henry," Tomoyo added with a wink.
Naoko nodded with a smile, shying away because her cheeks became bright red.
'Awww!' Everyone thought.
"Hey guys!" Dan said, carrying his guitar with Henry and Mark behind him.
"Hey! You were great up there!" Rika complimented.
"Thanks, but where's Naoko?" Dan asked looking around.
"Uh, I'm right next to you," Naoko said, tapping his shoulder.
"Nao- Whoa!" Dan said taking a step back, "what are you wearing?"
"What?" Naoko said unimpressed, the smile from her face disappeared.
"I didn't mean it like-" he quickly try to defend when he saw the sadness in her eyes, but before he could even finished his sentence she ran off.
"Naoko!" Her friends called after her, but she just ran out of the club.
"Hold this," Daniel said, shoving his guitar into Mark's hands, "hold it!"
"Okay, okay!" Mark said quickly grabbing Dan's guitar and watched one of his best friend's run after Naoko.
He looked over at Henry then back at the door, since when did Dan let any one touch his guitar? Not even he's mum is allowed! Dan bought her an entirely new one so she wouldn't.
"Naoko!" Dan called once he was out of the club.
He looked right and left, searching for Naoko.
"Oh man," he said rubbing he's head, the feeling of guilt overwhelming him.
He couldn't find her. He felt awful for what he said; he didn't even mean it in that way.
All of the sudden the sound of a trash can being knocked over and metal baskets clanging on the ground came from the side of the club. Dan couldn't help but laugh. He shocked his head and made his way to the side.
"Naoko?" he said walking towards her as was sitting down on the steps.
"How did you know it was me?" Naoko sniffled, wiping the tears rolling down her cheeks and hiding her face. She didn't want Daniel to see her in this state.
"It could have been a cat you know," She continued in a mumble.
Dan let out a laugh, "because only you'd be so clumsy to walk into a bin then bounce off into some crates!"
Naoko let out a quick chuckle knowing that was true.
"Naoko," Daniel said softly, taking a seat to next her, "you know the only reason why I reacted that way was because I've never seen you dress like that before."
"You thought I looked ugly didn't you," Naoko said, sniffing again.
"Naoko, I could-I would never think that you're ugly," he said looking down at his feet, he could feel his airways choke himself has he got nervous, "actually, I thought you looked really beautiful tonight."
"You don't mean that," Naoko said, lightly nudging him with her shoulder.
"I'm serious," Dan laughed, "It was a surprise to see you in a dress like that, it really suits you."
"Well thanks, you don't look too bad yourself," Naoko complimented with a smile.
"Actually Naoko, there's something I've been meaning to tell you for a long time," Dan said clearing his throat.
"Huh? What is it?" Naoko asked curiously.
"We've known each other for a while now," Dan started, "and for a long time I-uh," he paused for a second rubbing his already messy hair, "you know what, this is just ridiculous."
"No no, just say it," Naoko encouraged, holding his hand.
"Okay!" He said, a surge of confidence following through him, "Naoko, for a long time I've been meaning to tell you that I really really like-"
"Henry!"
"Henry?"
"Oh hey guys," Henry waved, "we all got worried so I went to check if you guys were alright."
"We're fine!" Naoko smiled, wiping away the last remaining tear, "Dan just apologised."
"That's great! Do you guys wanna go inside?" Henry asked.
"No, I'd rather stay here," Dan mumbled quietly to himself, crossing his arms stubbornly.
"Come on, let's go!" Naoko said, unaware of what he just said. She grabbed Dan's arm and started running towards Henry, but Dan wouldn't budge.
"Huh?" She said looking down at him, but his head was turned away.
"I'll meet you guys inside yeah," Henry said, waving before walking off.
"We'll be there soon!" Naoko called back before turning around to face Dan again, "what's wrong?"
"Nothing," Dan answered hastily, still looking away.
"I know there's something up," Naoko told him, "I'm not stupid."
Dan didn't reply. He just sat there with his faced turned away, more than a million things going through his head that he was trying to make sense of.
"Um, what was it that you were going to tell me?" Naoko asked, getting worried about Dan's strange behaviour.
He let out a sigh and looked up at her, "It can wait. Just go inside, it's freezing out here."
Naoko smiled and turned around, skipping out from the alley way, but then falling over because Tomoyo's heel got stuck in one of the crates she knocked over when she first came.
Daniel chuckled, shaking his head and walking over to Naoko to help her up, "I suggest that next time you want to look like this you better wear flat shoes."
Oh my goodness! When I was writing about Daniel and Naoko in the alley my hands would not stop tingling! Maybe because I was imagining the guy that I liked would do that to me! Whaa I just want Daniel to be real! (Laughs) Anyhow I hope you enjoyed this chapter and please leave a review! Thanks!
