Chapter 25 - You're Everything, Still My Everything
Month 4
"Tetsuki, wave to the camera for me"
Tatsuya waved at her, gaining the attention of the composer who was busy scribbling something on her score book. She blinks, and then she waves as she smiles. The raven haired teen orb softens up.
"What ya doing, it's getting late, shouldn't you be inside your room by now?"
"Mhmm, but I want to finish composing this first" she continues focusing on the score book. Tatsuya eyed the book from the top. He smiled. He covers her shoulder using his leather jacket as he took a seat on the bench near Tetsukis' wheel chair.
"Where's Tai-chan?"
"He's still having a recording session at the moment, he will be running late. So, I'll be replacing him for today" He grins.
He leans back while crossing his arms behind his head, staring at the orange sky. The sun was setting, all the patients have returned to their wards.
The few minutes passed by silently. The raven haired bassist stole several glances at the blunette near him.
"Ya know…in the upcoming live..."
"Hmm?" The blunette kept her focus on the song, Tatsuya stares at her for a while.
~~Flashback~~
"I heard your friends from Japan has been invited to watch our next debut"
Kagami orbs suddenly flares with anger. He shifted his gaze to the bassist who was standing not far from him. The red head stood up and walks towards the raven.
"You will not say a word of this to Tetsu"
~~Flashback Ends~~
Tatsuya sighed.
"Muro-chan, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing, have you finished?" he smiled, hiding whatever Kagami has said behind that façade of his. The blunette nodded.
"Well let's get you inside before you catch a cold" he grabs his guitar bag and the video recorder. Slowly, he pushed the wheel chair towards the hospital entrance.
It has been nearly 4 months since Kagami and his childhood friend, Kuroko Tetsuki moved to the states. He did not recognize Tetsuki at first when he bumped into her, since he only seen once of her picture in Kagami phone, that was taken when they were kids. He never expected the small girl he seen in the picture is the mysterious genius composer, the world has their eyes on, HEAVEN.
Kagami did not reveal other details to Tatsuya. He knows both Kagami and Tetsuki used to be in the infamous band Generation of Miracles until a certain conflict happened between them and the lead singer of that band. Kagami seems to flare each time he heard Aomine Daiki name.
"Are you done, Tetsuki?" He asked as he stares at the white wall of the hospital, waiting for Tetsuki finished dressing. It has always been like this, after Tetsuki collapsed once in her room while changing.
It took a while for Kagami to actually let Tatsuya be alone in the hospital room with Tetsuki while she changes. Of course, if he ever peeked at Tetsuki, Kagami would DEFINITELY have his head chopped off with no mercy.
"Muro-chan"
He then felt a soft tug at the edge of his shirt. He turns around and looked down, he smiled. Tetsuki dressed in a soft pink dress pajama. Her locks have been let loose. He has always been mesmerized by her soft blue orbs.
"Let's get you on the bed" he pushed her wheel chair towards the bed; gently he slides an arm underneath her knee and another underneath her back.
"Up you go" he smiled as he lays her down on the bed, she giggles. He pulls the blank up to her chest, he sat next to her at the side, and he brushed off her long bangs to the side.
"Now you get some sleep, I'll come by tomorrow again to pick you up for our recording session; do you want me to get you anything?"
"Yes, if you could get me some more of those score books and …Uhm…vanilla milkshake" her orbs pleaded, making those puppy eyes. Something Tatsuya can never say no to. He chuckled.
"Alright, but make sure you don't let Taiga knows, I still wants to keep my head intact" he joked. She laughed.
"Goodnight, Tetsuki" He smiled and gave her a last glance before closing the door.
He approached his car, looking at his watch. "Guess it's still not too late for a drink" he dials a number.
"Yo, Himuro" Kagami waved his hand towards the raven haired bassist who has been waiting for him at the park. He noticed the white plastic bag contains several beers in it.
"How was your recording?" the red head settled next to him on the bench while grabbing a can of beer in the plastic.
"It was tiring. Thanks for filling me in on Tetsu"
"Mhmm, it's nothing. She's adorable, so I don't mind watching over such a pretty girl" he forgot who he was talking to. An overprotective childhood friend, Kagami Taiga glares at him, ready to rip him apart, if he says anything more.
"Taiga…you have to be prepared soon"
Kagami looks at the beer can in his hands. Tatsuya, who was leaning against the bench, looks at his friend from the corner of his eyes. The sadness in those flaring orbs belongs to the guitarist next to him could not be missed.
"I know…" Kagami trailed off. The raven haired bassist, shifted his gaze towards the midnight sky, the moon shines so bright yet so sad. It feels like he is looking at Tetsuki, she shines so bright yet the shines she gave felt so sad.
"This might be her final debut…"
It was three weeks later,
"WELCOME TO, HEAVEN the once Mysterious Genius Composer aka Singer, second LIVE DEBUT in USA!"
The whole dome were full with fans cheering for HEAVEN, for the first time the mysterious composer made her way to the states. What more to say, the infamous guitarist, Kagami Taiga who was in the Generation of Miracles and Tatsuya Himuro that belongs to Yosei Music Company that was said to be in par with the infamous GoM.
The stage was huge, compare to the dome she had her first debut in Japan. Everyone from all over the world, made their way to the states just to see a second glance of the mysterious HEAVEN. The tickets even sold out 2 days after it has been released.
"Wow, look at all those people" Tatsuya mumbles, the back stage crew was preparing to start the concert in 20 minutes. He was dressed up in a black color vest, a violet dress shirt and a black tie to match with his black pants. He lets loose of his collar a little.
"Where's Tetsu?" Kagami appeared behind him, his hand seems to be trying to unbutton the tight collar and tie. Same as Tatsuya dressing except he is in red dress shirt and a black coat.
"I believe she is still in the dressing room" Kagami quickly made his way towards the said dressing room, followed by Tatsuya from behind.
"Tetsuki, are you ready?" Tatsuya poked his head into the dressing room. Hoping he would not lose his head by the tiger behind him.
"Yep, please come in" a small voice answered, both of the guitarist made their way into the room.
"The concert starting so—"Tatsuya trailed off, his mouth was left opened without a single word came out. Kagami raised an eyebrow. He pushed the bassist to the side.
Tetsuki dressed up in a beautiful light pink-purple lacy type of dress, her shoulder were left bare, as the dress hugs her body curve nicely till her waist, the skirt is several layers of gorgeous sheer fabric that flow into an extra long train. Dark pink-purple floral swirls covering the sleeves and all over the bottom of the dress, on both of her wrist covers a small pinkish wrist bands. She wore a nicely 2 inch soft pink heels with straps hugging her calf perfectly.
Both of the man was sure that if she is under a spot light, they could see her curves underneath those dress layers. Her hair were let loose on her shoulder, they shines under the light above.
"WOW"
The blunette eyed the guitarist and the bassist who seems to be speechless. She could feel her face burning up at the stares they both giving her.
"You're beautiful, the dress looked perfect on you" Tatsuya commented.
"Thank you, Muro-chan. At least you're nice to comment that way, unlike that stupid gapping fish over there" she pouted.
"Don't call me that. I didn't expect the dress would fit you…" he looks away.
"Since you're flat chest…"
Tetsuki blushed terribly despite the foundation that has been applied on her cheeks. Tatsuya chuckled.
"Sorry for being so FLAT!"
"Don't listen to him, he's just messing with you, let's get going, we're about to start" Tatsuya offered a hand to the blunette, while Kagami quickly went to her side to help her up.
"Can you walk in those shoes?" The red haired sounded worried, since she staggered every time she steps forward.
"Mhmm, beside I won't have to walk on the stage, right?"
"Yea, the producer in charge has made special arrangements for you, all you need to do is just look beautiful and sing your song, while me n Kagami will be just right there behind you" She blushed at the comment, Kagami smiled.
"Tai-chan…I know that this would be my last time on stage. I just want you to know that I'm always happy that you're always there beside me"
Both Kagami and Tatsuya looked at her; she smiled warmly to both of them. Then they looked at each other. Kagami forced a smile on his face.
"What are you talking about, I'm always there wherever you go, don't be silly"
Tatsuya who is watching the two of them, felt sadness in his heart. He knows Kagami always puts a strong face in front of the blunette, for Tetsuki sake.
"Come on, let's go" Kagami carefully support the shorter.
Carefully, they brought her to the back stage. Greeted by the crew, she smiled.
"Alright, we will start in 3 minutes, final briefing. Tetsuki, you and your piano will be elevate from the underneath of the stage, so you wouldn't have to move, you can start on the count of 3 from that guy" her manager, Luka pointed at a guy who stands near them.
"Other than that, you just enjoy yourself. Sing to your heart content" Luka smiled. The blunette in pink nodded.
"Alright, let's get ready"
The crew quickly went to each side of Tetsuki, supporting her towards her piano while Kagami and Tatsuya went to their guitar on the stage, since the whole dome was still in dark.
She took a deep breath.
"I can do this"
The dome suddenly went silent, the moment they heard a soft piano playing echoes throughout the stage. The whole stage brighten softly before darkens once again. The only light that shines was the one above Tetsuki.
Her beauty awes the audience in the soft pink dress she wears. Her smooth skin made her shines brighter under the light.
I don't need things like memories
I want to sleep forever
Is it okay if morning doesn't come?
You're always smiling in my dreams
why haven't you disappeared?
Kagami who was looking at Tetsuki who shines so bright in the darkness, noticed someone in the crowd. His orbs flare in anger.
"That bastard, he's here"
Tatsuya looked at Kagami who looks like he wants to pound someone from the crowd, he follows his line of sight until it falls onto a certain tan teen with midnight blue hair using a glasses and a hat. He stood out like a sore thumb.
"Kagami, not here!" he calls for Kagami under his breath, hoping it would not ruin Tetsuki performance. The tiger cursed under his breath.
I gave you everything
You gave me anything?
Surely, forever
You're everything, still my everything
I love you indeed
like snow that falls in the hottest summer
our love is a fleeting miracle
The whole stage brightens up once again, followed by Kagami and Tatsuya soft guitar play; the hologram projected a pixie dust-like all over the dome. While the large flat screen on the stage, plays images of flowers blooming in the summer while snow falls.
For the first time, Aomine watched his beloved pianist performing beautifully on the stage. He noticed the pale color on her skin but her beauty did not fade because of it, instead she has gotten much more beautiful than the time she was forced to leave him.
If I hadn't met you, I wouldn't be feeling sad this way
This grief that tightens my chest wouldn't exist, but
If I hadn't been able to meet you, I wouldn't know anything about
Strength or kindness
So I sat in the middle of the room and cried, without seeing anything
He knows, the songs that Tetsuki sang, it all came from her emotions. Her songs have always been strong yet the emotions in the song always hit him hard.
Especially, when he has lost her…
The group of violinist starts playing their part, accompanying the blue pianist in her play.
I don't need things like seasons
I don't want to touch anything
Is it okay if I've forgotten that flower's name?
But in my dream, you are smiling
Even now, you are.
What is that?
Tetsuki gracefully plays the piano, until she caught a familiar midnight blue that has been looking at her. She could feel as if she knows that person. She shook off the thoughts from her mind as she focuses on singing.
I gave you everything. You gave me anything?
Always, forever
You are my everything, I'm still waiting.
Is it okay to love you?
~~Flashback~~
"Tetsu, I love you!" Aomine tried to get away from Kagami lock.
The tan teen quickly gets on his two feet and tries to run towards the entrance before the security came and stopped him. He beats the two securities. Kise and Atsushi can only stood froze at Aomine daring moves as everyone eyes on them.
"No please, don't leave, Tetsu! PLEASE!" he cries out desperately as tears escaped his orbs.
With one last look before the door closes, she saw Aomine desperately reaching out for her. She cries.
Aomine was doing his tour with the other members of the Generation of Miracles, Tetsuki was watching from the hospital flat screen, she noticed the touch that the band and Aomine has, is missing.
"Their reputation went down real bad after you left, especially that Aomine"
Tetsuki looks at Tatsuya who was fiddling with his phone while watching the screen together with her that afternoon.
"It was as if, his love for music has disappeared…" Tatsuya mumbles as he rest his head on his right palm.
She kept quiet, and continues watching the screen.
Like a flower that blooms in the harshest winter, now you're just a fleeting memory
If I hadn't met you, I wouldn't be feeling lonely like this
There wouldn't be nights when my tears just don't stop
All I want to tell you is "You're still loved"
Like I was on the night when I first started laughing
"Well, I'll see you around, get home safely alright?" he said as he was about to wave her a goodbye, he stopped then he says. She nodded sadly seeing she only spent a few hours with him.
"Ah I forgot to tell you, I've listened to your songs. They're really good ya know. I'll be your biggest fan if you ever release them!" he grinned widely then he waved her a goodbye, disappearing into the crowds after.
If I hadn't met you, I wouldn't be feeling sad this way
This grief that tightens my chest wouldn't exist, but
If I hadn't been able to meet you, I wouldn't know anything about
"I want to sing as much as I can, I want people to still remembers me even when I'm gone"
"Don't be silly, no one will forget a silly girl like you, I'll remember you till I die, now stop talking about such nonsense. You're alive at the moment aren't you? Live your life to the fullest." Aomine sits up as he gave her another smile.
Tetsuki orbs widened in surprise.
"Or else" Aomine stands up then he jumps on her.
"I'll tickle attack you till you beg to stop!" he tickles her on her waist, she laughed none stop. They both laughed, Aomine has his usual grin while Tetsuki was laughing on the couch.
Strength or kindness
So If I close my eyes, you'll be right there
Still, forever, when I close my eyes, you'll still be right there
Kagami and Tatsuya who was focusing on their part as background accompany, noticed the pearls of tears falls on their favorite blunette after they heard a different reaction from the audiences. Tetsuki cries silently.
Among the crowd,
A certain midnight blue haired lead singer walked through the crowds. Each heavy steps, more silent tears falls. Each step is a step of leaving what he once treasure so much. Each step is a wave of goodbye. Each step is a step closer on letting go...
Each step..is a step closer...
on falling apart..
That night,
Two hearts cries for each other silently…
Aomine has decided to close his heart. Tetsuki has less than four months. Everything that happened has tore both her and Aomine apart. Can they be reunited before she runs out of time or will it be too late?
It took me a while to put up chapter 25 , spent roughly 5 days on this. I apologize if it's not up to your expectations. I want to end this fiction soon but i don't want to rush everything up, so please keep follow up on the next chapter! Was my last chapter sux? Since i noticed lack of reviews even though the readers is above 700+ for last chapter T^T , Don't forget to drop your review in the small white box below :D
P.S - The thingy ' ~~~~~' are like mini horizontal line between flash back during the song. So yes, if you read wordings in italic means they are in flashback modes.
**Song that are used in this chapter
- Anata ni Deawanakereba Natsuyuki Fuyuhana by Aimer* I fell in love with her songs!*
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Reviewers on chapter 24 * Thank you for your review!*
XxBlacktears27xX ~ And here you go! :D Tatsuya plays the brotherly part for Tetsuki but does he harbors feelings for this girl at the end as well? :D
EienNoHikari-chan ~ I'm glad that it motivated you to continue your piano playing once again! Yes, my vocabulary is a minus there, but i do try to fix it at times ^^ Please do check the songs out, hope you'll love them! You might need more tissues soon. Things will not go so well for everyone and good luck !
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- Matsuoka Rin x Haruka Nanase from Free! [Btw NO EPISODE 5 next week until the 7th of august]
The Fourteenth Target - Ema Hinata x Asahina Brothers from Brothers Conflict
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