Hello people! I know I haven't updated in forever, but please don't hate me. I actually wrote a rough draft this time…It wasn't a good idea. It just made me not want to type it up! So, sorry. Anyway, here it is!
As I rushed to work, I felt a bubbly feeling in my stomach. It felt like…excitement? Wow, excitement to go to work. That's new. But I was also scared, because the Sohmas would probably be there. They've been there every week lately. I was becoming braver when it came to them, though. I wasn't…comfortable around them. Not at all. But I wasn't as jumpy. And that was progress.
I wanted to be able to interact with them. They were my family after all. Indirectly, anyway. My bosses face morphed into surprise at my arrival. Probably because- "you're early!" Yup. Ladies and gentlemen, for possibly the first time in my musical career, I was early. I'm supposed to arrive half-an-hour before I went on stage. I had arrived an hour early. I usually got here about five minutes before I needed to sing.
Deciding to ignore the slight mocking in his tone, I nodded cheerfully, a grin on my face. "Yup!" I ran backstage, preparing what I needed. Tonight, I chose to wear a faded brown leather mask that, like all of my other ones, only covered my eyes and nose. The whole thing was outlined with tigers eye jewels.
After putting on my mask I went out into the crowded restaurant, having 40 minutes to spare. I walked around, smiling back to the regulars who waved. My good mood depleted, however, when I saw purple eyes staring at me. Yuki Sohma sat alone in a booth across the room, and he smiled politely when he saw me. I smiled back tightly.
I wasn't that worried. He was alone, plus, he was part of the group which I had deemed safe. I wandered around for awhile before I realized that my steps were leading me closer and closer to Yuki's table.
I guess that, if I wanted to, I could talk to him. At least say hello. I wanted to tell them that I was family, even if we weren't blood related. I had just started heading slowly over to his table when my boss appeared. "Time to go on stage," he grunted. Apparently he was still miffed about me coming in early. I gave a quick nod of thanks, and made my way backstage. I felt curious eyes on me the whole time.
She's beautiful in her simple little way You had it all for a pretty little while I should have held on to my pride Forgiving you, she's stronger than I am I should have held on to my pride She's beautiful in her simple, little way
She don't have too much to say when she gets mad
She understands she don't let go of anything
Even when the pain gets really bad
Guess I should've been more like that
And somehow you made me smile when I was sad
You took a chance on a bruised and beaten heart
Then you realized you wanted what you had
I guess I should've been more like that
I should have never let you lie
I guess you got what you deserved
I guess I should've been more like her
You don't look much like a man from where I'm at
It's plain to see desperation showed it's truth
You love her and she loves you with all she has
I guess I should've been more like that
I should have never let you lie
I guess you got what you deserved
I guess I should've been more like her
I took a deep breath after I finished to song. The whole time I was on stage my eyes were flickering towards where the rat was sitting. I hope no one noticed. Smiling to the audience, I left the stage. After my little break, I sang the other two songs.
When I was finished, I put my mask away and stepped out of the restaurant… curse words instantly flew out of my mouth. I wasn't usually vulgular, but it was raining. I could hear thunder in the distance. Goddammit! I usually loved thunderstorms, but I was in a tank top. And it was pouring, and cold, and I didn't have an umbrella. "God fucking dammit! Dammit, dammit, dammit! Fucking shit!" I yelled.
After I cooled down, I just stared out into the rain, wondering how the hell I was going to get home without being soaked. Shadow fell over me, and I looked up to see an…umbrella? I followed the hand that was holding it up to see the face of Yuki Sohma. Honestly, I wasn't all that surprised.
"Miss Woods? Why are you standing out in the rain?" I paused, wondering what I should say. 'Oh, I was just trying to get home from my secret job as a singer, and no, I don't have parents that could pick me up, because my dad's dead and my mother probably thinks that I'm dead.' Yeah right.
I soon realized that I was overreacting. He was just a person. Not even a crush or anything. As if I have the opportunity to get a crush. I obviously don't get out much. I answered tiredly a few seconds later.
"I guess you heard all of that, didn't you? Oh well. I just didn't expect it to rain." I laughed, scratching the back of my head. "So I didn't bring an umbrella." He looked more relaxed and less suspicious when I gave my answer. Why was he suspicious in the first place?
"What about your family? Can't you call someone to pick you up?" Alright, he can shut up now. His question annoyed me. I wasn't fond of lying to people. Except my mother, but I didn't really consider her a person.
"My parents are away right now. It's just me and my little sister, Nia." Well, that was partway the truth, at least. Except the fact that Nia considered me 'mom'. But now Yuki was back to worrying. Although, his eyes were slightly distant.
"Well, then how will you get home? Can you call any friends?" Friends? Ha. I voiced my opinion, and he frowned. Nia would be getting worried by now. The second night in a row I stayed out late. Yuki sighed. " I suppose I'll have to take you home then." I immediately panicked.
"You don't have to do that! I can get myself home!" He didn't believe me.
"No, I'll call my cousin to drive you. I could use a ride as well."
And that is how I got stuck in a car with both the dragon and the rat of the zodiac.