Update from April of 2014: I didn't realize the name of the record company before re-reading the whole story. It was originally Red Rose, but it was strange because it has Rose's name in it. XD So I had to change it. I didn't want to use a real one, so I thought, "What the hey" and just make up one. XD

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~Chapter Ten: Live In Japan~

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A phone played a charming, yet rock sounding ringtone, which resulted in Rose's annoyance. She was sleeping, damn it. The brunette knew that it wasn't a prank, because it's only around six in the morning.

"I told you Lou, I'm going to kill you for talking while I'm sleeping again," she mumbled under her breath. Answering it, she rubbed her eyes as well. "Hello?"

"Oh my God, I finally got your number! Rose from Knights of Hearts, correct?" a woman asked, sounding so bright.

"Yeah... Um, not to be a bother, but I was sleeping..."

"My apologizes. However, I want you to know that I am Brina, a record producer at Blade Records."

No freaking way... Rose thought, widening her eyes. "I'm listening," she told her, fully awake.

"Well, we have agreed with your manager that we want you to perform for us at Los Angeles next week. However, Johnny Napalm has to be aware since Lou told me that he's the leader. Is he with you?" Rose hated waking up Johnny, because she hated it when he gets angry. With a tap on his shoulder, she tried her best to wake him up calmly.

"Johnny, there's someone on the phone for you." He yawned and stretched like a cat, taking the phone from Rose and waited for what that woman has to say. His expression changed from sleepy to wide awake. When he hang up, he smiled at her, wrapped his arms around her waist, and picked her up, holding onto her thighs. It was either just in a friendly way, or he was just being off today.

"Well, Rose, if we do good there, we will have a record label." Despite being uncomfortable, she nodded and smiled. Somehow though, she really liked the way their positions were now. Their smiles faded, noticing how surprising what has happened in the dimmed light of the room. The tall man brought their bodies closer together, letting out a small gasp from the guitarist.

"I've wanted you ever since we were in England," he said to her in a whisper. "You made me smile and laugh like I haven't done in years." Rose blushed and placed her hand on Johnny's neck. She'd never expect to be wrapped around his finger in a snap. There was no way he was drunk, nor being a complete idiot. All that's clear is that she's grown feelings for Johnny.

"I-I know," she replied calmly, but nervously as well. His accent, his attitude, everything about him, it was a turn on. She wanted to kiss him so badly, but... "I'm sorry." Johnny blinked, putting her down. She turned her gaze away from him. "Let's just forget about this, okay? I don't want it to ruin our bond. If I end up like Casey, then it can ruin us forever."

She opened the door, looking at him before she left the room. As it closed, Johnny fell back on his bed, breathing deeply. His eyes softened, staring at the ceiling as if she was on top of him.

"It's okay," he would say earlier to her, but didn't get the chance. He can tell something's in the way, but if it's Rose's problem, it's hers to handle.

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By the time they got to Japan, their faces were all over the Tokyo area. Well, the Japanese are interested in American music, especially Knights of Hearts. School girls there are pretty much gaga for them, much like The Runaways when they performed there. In Rose's mind, she'd never expect what happened between her and Johnny to not be a big deal anymore. It was like a one night stand, but without the sexual situations.

They were already focused on performing for the people that are thinking of putting them in their record label, but for now, they must perform for their fans in Japan. "New Divide" by Linkin Park was the song of choice, but it was an awesome one. As usual, the band played awesomely until the song was over.

Like that, it was done after a few more songs. They said their goodbyes, heading back to the hotel. However, it felt like it's the same thing over and over again, performing, resting at a hotel, then go back and see what Lou has to offer. The question is though, what will it be besides their session for Blade Records?

"We pretty much hit the stardom, didn't we?" Izzy asked, laying down on the couch.

"It seems that way," Rose replied, staring at her guitar. Her eyes found Johnny, which resulted in looking away from him a second later. It seems I can't get over it, after all. I hope you can forgive me, Johnny.

"Now we can get MTV awards, others I can't name at the top of my head, but the best of all, Grammy's," Pandora told them, holding box sets of sushi. Rumbling stomachs were occurring, so they took the sushi boxes and ate it all in a matter of minutes.

"It's just beginning, though," Johnny told them, before eating a spicy tuna. He's right, it is the beginning, but the future is coming from Lou, so who the hell knows what will be the next thing for their career?

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Um... I said there'd be romance in here, well, sadly, this is the only chapter to even have something that close. :P Now we know how the love triangle goes: Izzy likes Rose, Rose has a liking for Izzy and Johnny, and Johnny like Rose. Hohoho, this is just plain good. XD Aren't I just the worst? XD See you in the next update! :)