Poker Face
When Jun woke from her deep slumber, she couldn't help stretch out fully before she felt Ui curl up closer to her body.
It had been almost a week since Yukeru was put in jail.
A week of Lynn apologizing profusely for the behavior of her cousin.
And a week of nothing but her and Ui, every day, and every night.
The famous Hirasawa did what she could to make Jun's time in bed less boring by cooking wonderful food for her, feeding it to her, and so many more things that made Jun a little red in the face.
Jun was feeling much better now though since the week had passed, even though she was a bit sore from other activities that she did with Ui the night before.
Jun's thought process stopped as soon as she felt lips trail up her neck making her sigh pleasantly before turning to capture the sneaky lips before they ascended too far.
Hands delved into each other's hair as they pressed closer for a quick pre-morning make out session before Ui pulled away to smile brightly at Jun.
"Ohayo, Jun-chan~"
"Mmm ohayo yourself…" Jun purred softly as she leaned back in to press her lips against those soft pillowy ones as she felt the talented fingers dance up her bare back.
"How's your-" Ui asked as she pulled away once more, but was cut off by another greedy kiss. She chuckled against the moist lips before letting out a soft gasp as she was pressed onto her back while Jun hovered over her the bassist's hands trapping Ui's wrists.
"I'm fine, a little sore from what you did to me last night, but other than that, I'm perfectly wonderful."
Jun replied as she bent her head down and pressed her lips against Ui's neck, applying a soft suckle before she smirked as Ui arched towards her.
"A-Ah… Jun-chan… w-we just spent the whole week… getting to know each other better. We kind of have a debut to do today… if you're feeling up for it." Ui whispered as she let out soft gasps here and there as Jun continued to try and distract her with kisses.
"Mmm… they can wait." Jun whispered as she pressed her lips against Ui's once more, kissing her deeply before she felt arms wrap around her neck and pull her closer.
Jun didn't get to fully participate in the kiss as Ui pulled back to smile ever so slyly up at the young bassist.
"We can't be late. You know how Sawako-san gets if we're late." Ui purred out as she tilted her head and began nipping along Jun's neck.
Those violet eyes slowly closed and she let out soft moans of pleasure before she instantly dipped her head back in and began dragging her tongue against the heated skin.
"A-Ah! J-Jun-chan!"
Jun smirked a little at Ui's passionate moan and slowly began to trail her fingers down near her waist when suddenly someone began knocking impatiently at the door.
"Ui! Get up! You too Jun!"
Jun snapped her head up and she quickly got off Ui and glared at the door once she heard Azusa yell through it.
"What is she doing here?" Jun asked as she glared playfully down at the now giggling Ui.
"I gave her a key so she could get in… just in case something like you getting a bit more friendly in the morning happened."
Jun pouted, the mood officially ruined, as she rolled off Ui's body and got up to get dressed.
"Fine. Though I'm not at all too happy about this."
"Aw, don't be mad Jun-chan. You know we can always… continue later." Ui said as she stroked up Jun's spine before going to get her own clothing on.
Azusa walked away from the door and sat down on the couch next to her love and almost buried herself defensively into the older guitarist's side.
"Gah, those two…"
"Hehe, don't be too upset with them koneko-chan. They deserve the time they have with each other." Yui said as she let out an amused chuckle as Azusa puffed up her cheeks and pouted.
"Mou, I know Yui-senpai. I was just having a selfish moment." Azusa admitted.
"It's alright." Yui purred as she lifted her hand and titled Azusa's head so they were staring at each other. "It's okay to be selfish sometimes."
Azusa smiled at this and she leaned up to press her lips against Yui's when the door to Ui's bedroom opened and Jun walked out followed closely by Ui.
"Oi, if we can't kiss or make out then neither can you." Jun said with a smirk as Azusa jumped away from Yui and gave the young bassist a glare.
"Now now, you two, we have a very big day." Yui said as she stood up along with Azusa giving her sister and her girlfriend both a friend smile. "After all… today is your big day, Jun-chan. Your debut into the world of stardom!"
"You don't have to be so dramatic Yui-senpai." Azusa said as she laughed softly before leaning up to press her lips against the older Hirasawa's cheek.
"Anyway, let's get going." Ui said as she gave Jun a kind smile before they walked outside.
The limo took them to Budokan and Jun was stunned to see how many people were lined up waiting to get in outside.
"Why are there so many people here?" She asked as Goro opened the limo door and the girls piled out.
"Isn't it obvious? There here to see just how well you actually fit in with Ui." Azusa said as she allowed Yui to touch her hand gently before walking towards the dressing rooms. "Which you two should get ready. We'll be having a nice 'welcome to the band family' party after your concert. Yui-senpai and myself will be watching with the others." Azusa called out as she walked backwards towards her dressing room. "Good luck!" With that last encouraging yell, Azusa quickly made her way to the dressing room leaving Ui and Jun to discuss what they were going to play.
"So, I know we worked on Uki Uki My Way a little before today… do you really think I'm ready for this? I mean we haven't practiced a lot and what if I mes-" Jun suddenly found her worried rant cut off as a finger pressed to her lips.
Ui was smiling brightly at her before she pulled the finger away and replaced it with her lips.
"I know you can do this Jun-chan. You're very talented and you won't mess up." Ui boasted confidently as she pulled away from the kiss.
"There is one thing I do want you to do, however, that we haven't discussed." Ui murmured as she stroked the side of Jun's neck lazily.
"A-And what might that be?" Jun inquired.
"I want you to play Midnight Superstar… the song you finished last night. And I want you to sing it."
Jun's eyes went wide at this and her pulse suddenly spiked.
"W-What! But I literally just finished that last night and what if the other people can't play it, did you even get a full jazz band… and even then you and I… we… you know we… so what if I forgot most of the words?"
"I know Jun-chan," Ui laughed as she watched her girlfriend's face go red before she pressed her lips against her cheek, "but you'll be fine. I have faith in you and I know everyone will love it. Just like I love it."
Jun gave Ui a skeptical look before sighing in defeat.
"Fine. But you owe me if I mess up and I become the worst bassist in the world." Jun whined as she leaned in to give Ui one last kiss before the two of them got ushered to the dressing room for makeup and costume changes.
Coincidently, Jun was first to be done with her makeup and change of clothing, she was now in a clean button up white shirt with short sleeves, a black vest, and black shorts with knee high black socks and tennis shoes. Since she had nothing else to do but wait she went over to find her bass on the stand right near all the other famous instruments and she took a moment to just look over it.
She smiled thoughtfully and she pulled her beloved bass away from Ui's guitar and put it over her shoulders.
"Well… looks like we finally got to where we wanted to be… didn't we Ivan?" Jun asked her bass as she looked over its well-polished body before giving it an affectionate pat. "I just wish Mom… or Dad could see us now. I know now he must really miss me." Jun whispered softly as she plucked a few notes before smiling a little more.
"Maybe he is watching you."
The new voice startled Jun and she quickly turned to see Ui standing behind her, a soft knowing smile on her face. Jun then noticed the outfit Ui was wearing. She looked stunning in the white button up shirt and plaid skirt with that black cap on her head.
The bassist finally shook herself free of her thoughts and coughed nervously into her hand.
"W-What do you mean?" Jun asked as she tilted her head slightly in confusion.
"Well, the contest, as well as this concert is being televised all over Japan. If he watches television, he'll be able to see how far you've come. And what you're about to do. I'm sure he is proud of you right now." Ui said encouragingly as she walked over and began running her fingers along the fabric of Jun's outfit. "This really suits you by the way… it's very nice."
Jun chuckled softly as she brought her arms up and around Ui's waist before pressing her lips against her cheek.
"Thanks… for everything. I don't know if I'd even be alive if you hadn't shown up in my life." Jun said as she felt Ui slip her arms around her neck.
"You're welcome. You save me too you know." Ui replied as she laughed softly. "Anyway we should get going… and Ivan? Really? You named your bass that?" Ui asked as she smirked a little, watching with amusement as Jun's face went red.
"Y-You heard that?" Jun asked bashfully.
Ui nodded before she smirked a little.
"It's okay. Adonia will enjoy singing with Ivan." Ui muttered as she pulled her acoustic guitar off the stand and put her over her shoulders as Jun stood there looking at her stunned before giving her a wide grin.
"Let's put on a show for your fans, Ui." Jun declared as she and Ui walked towards the stage.
Once they were on the curtains raised to reveal the massive amounts of people that roared with applauds once they saw Ui.
Jun gulped slightly and she felt nervousness creep into her body before she felt Ui's confidence as the girl she loved spoke to her fans.
"Thank you everyone for joining us today! I'm so sorry it took so long for us to bring you this concert, but as you all know we both were recovering." Ui said as she smiled towards the large mass of people. "But thanks to your patience and dedication, we can successfully say we are going to bring you one of our best shows of ever to you tonight! Are you prepared? My sister's band shall be accompanying us once more as well as a few friends of mine from a jazz club later on in the concert. But for now, let's start off with Come With Me!" Ui shouted while smiling bright as Yui and Azusa both walked out on stage followed by Ritsu, Mio and Tsumugi.
As they took their places Yui stood on her sister's side while Azusa stood next to Jun.
The younger guitarist gave Jun a confident smile, helping her to relax as Ritsu lead them in.
As soon as they began Jun instantly felt at peace as she felt their instruments synced with each other perfectly.
Jun couldn't believe she was actually getting to play with Houkago Teatime, it felt wonderful, exhilarating, but above all, she felt complete.
She could finally play music and enjoy herself rather than working part time at a restaurant she hated.
As she sang along with Ui while her bass mingled with HTT's instruments, she couldn't help but wonder if her father really was watching her and if he was proud of her. She didn't blame him if he wasn't.
After how she had treated him, she couldn't see him ever watching something with her in it.
As the song came to an end Jun began to scan the rows of people, trying to locate someone that she may have known.
Maybe her father would randomly show up like those western movies and this would have a fairy-tale ending.
Jun didn't get to look much further as Ui began talking once more.
"That was Come With Me! Now I hope you guys find my new bassist just as good as Mio-san? What do you think of her?"
At the question the crowd got even louder with their applause and screams, causing Jun to blush bashfully.
"I knew you guys would love her. How about we kick it up a bit with my new song, Uki Uki My Way?"
Another loud roar of happiness swept through the crowd as Ritsu once again counted them in.
Jun began picking her bass as Yui played her guitar loudly for the first part of the song before Ui began to sing sweetly into the microphone.
"Today, somewhere, I might run into a version of me I don't even know
Or so I thought every morning, in front of the mirror
Tying up my hair, pinning it, brushing it
Yet it doesn't matter what style I choose, I'm still me
As long as I see everyone's smiling face, I will smile too
Hehe, what else can make me laugh like so?"
The sister I love so much would always fall into a trance, playing her guitar passionately,
Her focused expression looked so cool, so admirable, Going My Way!"
Jun watched Ui from the corner of her eyes as Ui completely lost herself in the song she worked so passionately on as she strummed her acoustic guitar in perfect sync with Yui's.
Jun could feel the affectionate family love radiating from both the sisters as they played with their heart while singing with each other.
"Playing with the guitar you gave me, performing the organ with a playful mind,
My heart sways, accelerating along with the rhythm that resonated with each note
It's my first time having such an exciting, heart-throbbing feeling!
Prompts can even be found on the frying pan
Cleverly fixing the original plan is the first step towards blissfulness
When the yolk is broken while frying the eggs, when disappointment surfaces,
Just change the original plan of making sunny-side eggs into making delicious scrambled eggs!
If I wish to make everyone smile,
Lala, I'll have to show my smiling face first!
I want to pour my passion towards something as well, to be so entranced and focused,
Found it! I will chase after the hope that just sprouted New! My Way!"
When the guitar solo came up and Yui took center stage to play back to back with Ui Jun couldn't help but feel very happy that she had saved Ui from the fate that would have befallen her, had Yukeru actually had his way with her.
"Attempted a quick jam session and sang a nursery rhyme under the rain
Pulled along by breathless nervousness, dancing along with the excitement
It's a refreshing new, heart-throbbing feeling!
Engrossed, fixated and filled with passionate fascination,
Within such connections, within such harmony, everyone has bright, laughing smiles
Please give me more time with the guitar, let me play the organ awhile longer,
My thumping heart speeds up along with resonating rhythms,
Everything begins here and now, with I love you!"
When the song ended Jun's ears began to ring once more with the loud roars from the crowd as well as the loud clapping. She laughed softly when she watched Ui bow her head to the crowd before grabbing her sister's hand and the both of them bowed lowly before Yui practically tackled her sister over with a bear hug. Thankfully, the younger of the Hirasawa sisters was able to keep herself up as she hugged back before pulling away to address the stadium once more.
"Thank you very much for listening to my song once more! I'm glad you love it!" Ui shouted loudly as she waved to the enthusiastic fans.
As Ui continued to talk about what all had happened in the last week Jun noticed a group of jazz players making their way on stage and her heart began to pound.
This is it… my song that I wrote with my heart… all my passion… I'm about to play it.
Jun thought as she placed a hand over her wildly beating heart before she looked over and noticed Ui staring at her.
"We have one more song we'd like to play for you all. And it's a very special song since it was composed and written by my new band member, Suzuki Jun-chan!"
Ui nodded once more towards Jun and the bassist turned bright red before walking closer to the microphone that was near her.
"Uh…" Jun muttered into the mic before she rubbed the back of her head. "I don't really have much to say about it, but I do hope you guys enjoy it and please be patient with me. This is my first time playing this song in front of someone other than Ui and with… everyone else so. I hope you like it." Jun said bashfully as she bowed her head and swallowed hard as she pulled her bass into the ready position before shooting Ui a slightly confident look.
The brunette nodded and motioned to Ritsu who lead them in.
"Tonight is just like the usual, things I must do are all piling up
Flooding in one by one, all over the place.
Checked my texts, checked my hair, checked my assignments,
Must reply, must blow-dry, must print out
'Don't stay up late!' is what my mother told me,
As well as 'don't sleep until you finish cleaning your room'...which one am I supposed to listen to!
Woo, and so super-me closed my eyes,
Even just by inwardly counting one second, a miracle can still happen yeah!
Once the text reply comes, I've got to straighten my hair,
Draw circles on the answer booklet,
And tell this show home-like room 'good night'"
Jun didn't realize how wonderful her song sounded as she sang into the microphone. When she first sung with to Ui, she thought it sounded too weird and awkward, but now that it had the full band together as well as all the instruments she envisioned it didn't sound as bad.
Her voice didn't even sound as bad as she thought it would as she sang with all her heart towards the fans.
"And then, there are lots of things that make me excitedly anxious!
Continuous new comers are a lot to take in,
Magazines, the music countdown at midnight, the news on the net,
Sparkling glittering items, lulling me into this incredibly bright world
I can't wait for my dreams to be realized, I really can't wait!
Even tomorrow morning is an unimaginably distant future!
Woo, and so super-me closed my eyes,
Even just by inwardly counting one second, I can still get my wish yeah!
Wearing newly on-sale spaghetti dress, forming a duet with a foreign star coming to Japan,
Those doughnuts filled with talks of glamour,
I'll eat them all bite by bite! I'm very happy~
Creating dreams is us girls' job, right?
The reason I can't stop is because I'm an passionate Aries!"
Jun nearly jumped when she heard the solo of the band and she laughed softly away from the microphone as she watched the trombonist go all out while Tsumugi play lively on her keyboard smiling brightly as the interesting jazz portion. Jun wondered if she got to play many jazz parts and then noticed she was probably happy with the change since most of their songs were rock related.
"'You're not allowed to stay up late!' is what my mother told me,
as well as 'you can't sleep until you finish this and that'...whoa wait when did the workload increase?
Woo, it can't be helped, I just gotta keep my eyes open! Fight on, me!
I don't when it'll be over, but I'll do it! Yes, r-right now!
Used newly added emoticons to reply, zealously straightened and dried my curly hair,
Swiftly took care of school assignments,
Stuffed all the things lying around into the drawers!
Finally everything's done! I did a good job right?
Brushed my teeth, rubbed night cream on my face, setting the alarm clock,
Then I'll wear super-cool clothes and play my bass on the grand stage!
Let everyone's eyes fall on me!
Filing my mind with all these wonderful thoughts, I go to bed~
Ah, you need to line up to get my signature...
Zz...don't shake my hand so hard...
Zzz... Maybe...I am a Super Star..."
Jun ended the song with a small giggle as the drums crashed once more as the stadium went quiet.
Just when Jun thought she had made a fool out of herself once more she heard the crowd go wild. They apparently loved the style of Midnight Superstar as much as Houkago Teatime did.
Sweat dripped down Jun's brow as she smiled widely while looking over the fans as they stood up and clapped.
And it was all for her.
Ui moved next to Jun and grabbed her hand helping her snap out of her shock so they could bow towards the crowd.
It was a wonderful feeling having all this attention, but more importantly, she was happy to experience it with Ui.
After they played one more final song before they left the stage, but not before all of them gave a bow as the curtains dropped.
"Whew! Now that is over, let's celebrate! Drinks are on me tonight ladies~"
"Ritsu, you know we can't drink." Mio scolded as she rolled her eyes.
Jun chuckled as she watched the pair argue back and forth before a familiar face appeared in the doorway.
"Uhm, excuse me?"
Jun looked towards the door and smiled brightly as Ui walked towards their new visitor.
"Lynn-chan! It's nice to see you again, but what are you doing here?" Ui asked as she tilted her head as she allowed the younger girl to come in.
"Well. I wanted to apologize once more for my cousin, I'm very sorry for what he did. And I finally thought up a suitable way I can fully make up for what he has done." Lynn answered as she produced a small card and handed it to her senpai. "If you ever feel like it, I'd love to remix some of your songs for you. For free."
Ui gasped softly while Jun looked over her shoulder at the professional looking card.
"Whoa… so your family is pretty much music oriented as well isn't it?" Jun asked as she pulled the card away from Ui to look at it as well.
"Hai, Yukeru's family owns a record store that I work at and frequently use. So if you want to, just come by any time and we can work something out." Lynn replied with a bright smile on her face.
"Thank you very much Lynn-chan. We'll keep you in our thoughts for when we need you." Ui said as she bowed to her kouhai.
Lynn bowed back before excusing herself to allow the band their time alone.
"Well that's pretty amazing, only a week together officially and you two are already getting offers for remixes. And it's free to boot!" Ritsu exclaimed as she put her arms around both Jun and Ui startling them out of their shocked state.
"Well they are very amazing and they work so well together." Tsumugi remarked as she giggled.
She then began looking around for two missing bodies in the room. "Where'd Yui-chan and Azusa-chan go?"
Ritsu rolled her eyes.
"Where do you think they went? It's after a concert I'm sure they went to work off some of that… steam."
"Oh? I do believe someone else wants to work off that steam too, but you're being a bit too professional around our new friend. Tsk tsk, Ritsu~" Mio purred out seductively before trapping Ritsu against a wall as the drummer's eyes went wide.
"O-Oi, Mio, not in front of-"
"Shut up, Ritsu."
Jun quickly averted her gaze and grabbed Ui by the arm, tugging the stunned brunette out the door of the dressing room as Tsumugi looked on with a dazed stare as Mio and Ritsu began to make out.
"W-Well… that was exciting." Jun said softly as she rolled her eyes once they were out of the room.
"H-Hai, very exciting." Ui finally said as she shook her head before turning to look at Jun who suddenly looked a little disheartened. "What's the matter Jun-chan?"
Jun looked p into those concerned chocolate eyes before smiling back slightly.
"Nothing… I was kind of hoping my dad would be here… somehow, you know? I really want to apologize for all the things I've said to him in the past." Jun muttered as she felt arms wrap around her waist and hug her tightly before lips caressed the base of her neck from behind.
"Oh Jun-chan… if you want we can go see your father." Ui said as she leaned her chin on Jun's shoulder.
"No no. It's okay I don't want to bother him." Jun replied before she turned around and slid her arms around Ui before smiling brightly at her. "I'll tell him soon, after we make a name for ourselves."
Ui smiled at the renewed confidence in Jun's voice before leaning up to kiss Jun.
But before their lips could meet Jun grinned slyly and pulled back before grabbing Ui's hand and leading her to a wall with some curtains.
"Jun-chan? What are you doing?" Ui asked curiously as Jun lifted the curtains away from the wall before shooting Ui a smirk.
"Something I've wanted to try for while now… come on." Jun purred out as she pulled Ui behind the curtain and pressed her against the wall firmly.
Jun then chuckled as she watched Ui's eyes go wide before they softened and she laughed sweetly before she slipped her hands under the buttoned up shirt.
"Oh I see…" Ui mewled as she felt along the heated skin of Jun's stomach.
Jun happily dove in to capture those lips in a passionate kiss, ignoring the world around them once more as they slipped into the heat kisses and passionate moans covered only by the thin cloth of the curtains.
Finally, everything's done. I did a good job right?
Author Notes: And Finished! Now I can begin work on Dark Victorian Wonderland! Also I wanna give Athyra a shout out/thank you for translating Midnight Superstar for me and I used her translation of Uki Uki My Way from her review of AdrenaVeris's story Spiral. I hope you guys enjoyed this run and I'm glad I got yet another story finished! I'm sorry the chapter before this was a little rushed, I did repost a rewritten version of it so if you want you can go reread that and then read this one. Either way I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did. There needs to be more Jun fics out there and I am willing to write more!
Beta note: For the record gaiz, Ivan is the name of my bass. :D It's exciting~ So yay, another story done. We hope you liked it~ I totally can't think of anything awesome to put here. XD