SONG/S FEATURED:
Thnks fr th Mmrs sung by Fall-Out Boy—suggested by SpringFairy15.
Hey Boy, Hey Girl sung by SEAMO feat. BoA
Turn the Music Up
Written by: Aminatsu032
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What is this? Why is my heartbeat so fast?
I ran as fast as I could, before Sumire sees me, too. But then, I stop. I suddenly became weak.
Why is my heart so painful? Why am I…feeling so broken?
That look… Natsume…who are you to me?
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VERSE EIGHT:
I sat on the couch and keep on changing the channels on the television. Well, the truth is, I didn't really care what was on the TV at that moment…my mind was so preoccupied by all that happened yesterday.
"…because she actually thinks of others before herself."
'Thinks…of others…' I keep on repeating on my mind.
Just then, my thought were interrupted when I heard my phone ring, but before I could accept the call, the ringing stopped as I stared at the phone.
"Thirteen missed calls?" I say out loud as I sigh.
Since yesterday, Mom told me about the endless phone calls at home—one was from Hotaru.
"Congratulations. I guess I was wrong about you. Oh yeah, we have a meeting tomorrow at three o'clock PM. Be there," that's what she said on the message.
I sigh and look at the clock. Two more hours…
"I'm gonna make you bend and break
Say a prayer, but let the good times roll
In case God doesn't show (let the good times roll, let the good times roll)"
My head suddenly shifts to the TV. That…that's Cross's song…
I guess I must've turned the channel to MTV, then.
"I want these words to make things right
But it's the wrongs that makes the words come to life
"Who does he think he is"
If that's the worst you've got better put your fingers back to the keys
One night and one more time
Thanks for the memories
Even though they weren't so great
"He tastes like you only sweeter"
One night and one more time
Thanks for the memories
thanks for the memories "He,he tastes like you only sweeter""
I stay silent as my gaze glue to Natsume. That look he gave me…that cold look.
Before I become more depressed, I got a hold of the remote and stare more at him.
"Been looking forward to the futu—"
'Okay, this doesn't help me at all,' I thought as I turned the TV off.
I don't move for a while and then decided to change to go a walk to calm my mind a bit.
I walk to my room and change.
Mom was away, yet again on a business trip, but she showered me with congratulations when she called last night after the performance.
I got the house key and put it in the pocket of my olive-green jacket.
I locked the door and got going.
When I reached the park, it was then I realized I made a big, big, mistake.
"Hey isn't that Mikan Sakura?" I heard one person say, and I suddenly turn in surprise. Oh no! I forgot to wear a disguise!
"OMG! Yes! That's her! The newbie who beat Sumire Shouda!" the other one yelled, which attracted the attention of the other people.
Suddenly, more and more people started crowding around me. I close my eyes tight. Somebody save me!
Right then, I suddenly felt someone pull me from the crowd. I couldn't see the face of the person because he was wearing a dark blue hat.
When we were far enough, he didn't give me the opportunity to thank him.
"What on earth were you thinking, going off like that without a disguise?!"—wait a minute…I know that voice!
I suddenly turn to look at his face. "Natsume?"
He just rolled his eyes.
He was wearing a long-sleeved T-shirt, with the same color of his hat and on top of that was a white T-shirt with brown tattoo-style design—he was also wearing a chain necklace with a blue square-shaped pendant.
"How long are you exactly planning on staring at me like that?" he said, interrupting my thoughts.
"I…um…" I said, thinking of words, "I…wasn't staring!"
Natsume raised an eyebrow. Okay, I lied. I was staring at him. Happy?
Natsume rolled his eyes again and took off his hat. "Here. Wear this," he said, giving it to me.
"B-but how about you?" I asked.
"I can manage," he said, turning around, "I'm used to it, unlike you."
A vein popped in my head. Darn it! Who cares if he saved my life?!
"I still have to go somewhere," he said as he ran off.
"Hey wait!"—too late. He's gone.
I stare at the blue cap and sighed. Whatever—I'll just wear it.
I stand up and look at my watch. One forty-five. Oh, what the heck. I'm sure they don't mind me being early.
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I open the door and look around. Anna, Nonoko, Hotaru—they're already here?
"So peculiar seeing you this early," Hotaru said, emotionlessly.
I raise an eyebrow. "Are you saying that I'm always late?"
I open my mouth, about to say more when my phone rings again. I glance at Hotaru then answer the call. "Yes, hello? Mikan Sakura speaking."
"Why, hello, Miss Sakura," the person on the other line said, "I'm Misaki Harada, manager of Tsubasa Andou."
I blink twice. Now what's this about?
"You see, we'll be recording a song for Tsubasa's next album, and I just want to ask if it's okay that you get featured on the song," Miss Misaki continued.
"Eh?" I look at Hotaru, asking her for help with my eyes, "You want me to be featured on the song?"
When Hotaru nodded at me and shrugged, I gladly accepted her offer.
Two weeks from now, huh?
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"honto no taisetsu na mono ga mitsukaru to tsuyoku nareru
sore ga anata no HEY BOY
DO YOU KNOW LOVE? mochi shitteiru kore ga sou…"
I sing, playing with the ice on my glass of juice.
I stare at the clock watching every second pass by. I sigh and stare on the cap beside me.
Natsume…I haven't seen him since.
"there's another person inside of him that only comes out through music."
My eyes widen. AH! Darn it! Natsume, get out of my mind already!
I grip the glass hard. Natsume…get out of my hear already…
RING! RING!
I pick up the phone on the table. "Hel—"
"Mikan, where are you?! You're late!" I immediately recognized the voice—it was Miss Misaki's.
When I arrived home that time, Mom was already here, and she said there was a delivery for me…a CD with the draft of the song.
"S-sorry! Is it already time?" I asked.
"Is it already time?!" she yelled at me, "It's thirty minutes passed the 'time'!"
I bit my lip. "Okay, okay, I'll be there."
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"Hey, I'm here!" I say as I open the door to the recording room.
"About time you arrived," said a pink-haired girl, sitting on the couch. She was reading a magazine.
My eyes widened. "M-Miss Misaki?!"
The pink-haired girl rolled her eyes. I think she was just about four years older than me. "Stop it with the 'miss' already! You make me feel old."
"Well, you do act old," a voice said nearby.
I turned around and saw a raven-haired boy with blue eyes wearing a black T-shirt and blue jacked with huge earphones around his neck. Somehow he…reminds me of… ARGH! JUST STOP IT WITH THAT NATSUME CRAP!
"Hey there!" he said, "I'm Tsubasa. Nice to meet you."
Misaki-sempai slaps Tsubasa-sempai on the shoulder. "Let's just get on with the recording. There are still people recording next to us!"
The intro started playing both of us took a deep breath.
"kono mama no RIZUMU(rythem) wo KEEP ON de sakari ageru no wa SEAMO to BoA
honto no taisetsu na mono ga mitsukaru to tsuyoku nareru
sore ga anata no HEY BOY
DO YOU KNOW LOVE? mochi shitteiru kore ga sou
HEY GIRL kimi to au you ni natte boku no naka de nanka ga kawatte shiite iu nara kokoro yawarakaku natte shika mo keitai yatara naru
konna tanoshikattanda MEERU(mail) moji futari no kyori wo umaru
ippai no soushin FORUDA(folder) (watashi no namae bakka) donna monda
sukitte kimochi tsuyosugi te shimaenai yo
boku no furoshiki de(afureta bun wa watashi ga) tsutsunde kureru nara makashita
kata omoi de naku natta toki yorokobi to kowasa PURASU(plus) doki doki ga
douji ni otozureta koto uta ni suru boku wa kimi wo ROKKU ON(lock on)
honto no taisetsu na mono ga mitsukaru to tsuyoku nareru
sore ga anata no HEY BOY
DO YOU KNOW LOVE? mochi shitteiru kore ga sou
boku ga dekiru saisho de saidai no koto tada ai suru koto da
kimi no suki yori bai suki mochi yabai kurai tsune ni daiji ni
aenai ichi nichi fushigi to kimi wo motto suki ni saseru shi
kimi no hitomi wa mahou no tsue mistumeru boku wa utsuro na kao de hozue
mabushisugi da YO BABY toki ni biyaku wo furi maki youen ni
HEY boku ni totte wa takane no hana narabitai kara senobi suru sa
(HEY BOY sono mama no anata de ii) sou da ne ai wa futari no kotoba
futari de hitotsu tte koto da
honto no taisetsu na mono ga mitsukaru to tsuyoku nareru
sore ga anata no HEY BOY
DO YOU KNOW LOVE? mochi shitteiru kore ga sou
honto no taisetsu na mono ga mitsukaru to tsuyoku nareru
sore ga anata no HEY BOY
DO YOU KNOW LOVE? mochi shitteiru kore ga sou
deaeta koto ni imi ga aru nara
kenka suru no mo gikushaku suru no mo kitto imi wa aru
sunao ni nareru kimi to nara kenka shitatte sugu ni hora
wakari aeru tsunagattenda ze(zutto issho ni ite) gatten da ze
futari de iru to naze ka anshin maru de BURAPI to ANJII
sonna BESUTO KAPPURU(best couple) sakari agaru otagai takame au
BOYS & GIRLS
honto no taisetsu na mono ga mitsukaru to tsuyoku nareru
sore ga anata no HEY BOY
DO YOU KNOW LOVE? mochi shitteiru kore ga sou
honto no taisetsu na mono ga mitsukaru to tsuyoku nareru
sore ga anata no HEY BOY
DO YOU KNOW LOVE? mochi shitteiru kore ga sou"
When the song ended, we both smiled at each other.
"That was great!" Misaki-sempai said through the mic.
After we said our goodbyes, I was about to open the door when someone opened it from the other side.
"Na…Natsume!" I shriek in surprise. Ruka was behind him.
I saw Tsubasa-sempai look at Natsume with no expression in his eyes. Then after a while a smile crept on his face.
"Yo!" he said, "What's up…"—there was a short pause—"…brother?"
Natsume just glared at him.
Wait a minute—did I hear that right?! He said 'brother' didn't he?!
I look at Tsubasa, then at Natsume. Tsubasa-sempai and Natsume…are related?
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-end of chapter-
Author's notes—
Gee, that was a fast update! LOL. XD YEAH BEBE! Turn the Music Up has reached 100 reviews!! (cheers with imaginary audience.)
Hahaha. I noticed my chapters becoming longer. Could it be that I'm becoming more…inspired? (Winks.)
Keep those reviews and song suggestions coming. Hm…I'm thinking of a good duet song for Natsume and Mikan (most probably.), but I'm not still sure. Since Mikan's manager (Hotaru) is against Cross, I'll think of a way so that it'll happen.
REMEMBER: Duet song. I need a duet song.
XOXO,
Faye-chan.
