Title: Sonata
Part: 1/?
Author: Yukijorou
Genre: Pre-Yaoi
Pairing: Guess! ^^;;;
Rating: PG-13
Archive: Fanfiction.net
Warning: Probably OOC? ^^;;; And I'm STILL not in a writing mood... *sweatdrops*
Author's Note: I'm planning to name each chapter after a poem's title. ^^;;; The Road Not Taken' is written by Robert Lee Frost. =P C&Cs, onegai! ^^;;;
Disclaimer: Belongs to Takehiko Inoue, Ta-sama, who is the Ultimate Tensai! ^_^;;


Chapter 1: The Road Not Taken

Roars filled the place as the Tokyo autograph session began for Sensual Skit. Thousands of girls were screaming their lungs out, and some had boyfriends to come with them to calm them down in case of .

The session was due in half an hour, and the host was airing the interview live from the platform, driving every fan insane with joy.

Rukawa Kaede was the most popular in the band even though he never talked much, as usual. There were three other members. Two of them originated from Tokyo, while the other one was also from Kanagawa, and surprisingly, also from Shohoku High School's basketball team – Miyagi Ryota, lead guitarist.

Ryota was of course, shocked (and I mean overwhelmingly) that Rukawa was in the band, and a lead singer at that. Rukawa was surprised to see Ryota too, but as usual, did not show anything but oblivion.

Ryota looked pretty much the same, except that he grew five centimetres since sophomore year and pierced an eyebrow. And, his hair changed. Rukawa grew two centimetres, but nothing else changed.

Six long years They had worked for that long, yet Ryota still could not understand Rukawa The autograph session was an obvious success, and a joy to the sponsors and Sensual Skit's manager.

The commotion was so huge, even the blasting radio on the stage was overwhelmed. The interview had ended fifteen minutes ago, and the band was due anytime on-stage. In fact, they had already arrived, but the manager was speaking to him in hushed tones, choosing the right time to let them settle on-stage.

Minna, remember not to let ANYONE take advantage of you during the session understand? And, you can hug them and let a few kiss your cheeks. Nothing more. Rukawa? You'll sit in the middle of the row, and Miyagi shall sit on your left. Gabriel shall sit next to Rukawa and Fujimiya sit next to Miyagi. Now, minna can go on-stage!

Rukawa blinked as he followed behind Gabriel, while Ryota watched him from the corner of his eye, snickering silently. The commotion went to a climax as the whole band was in view. Screaming girls flooded behind the barrier, and was pushing hard at the metal, causing the security guards severe headaches.

Rukawa looked blank His father's burial was only the week before, and he still could not get over it His manager wanted him to rest more, but he insisted on continuing with his work.

Work was the only thing that could manage to take his mind off other things. Most of the time, that is. Over the years, he had lost contact with most of the basketball team members, Ryota excluded, since they practically met everyday.

The host introduced the band as they settled down in their respective seats, shouting dramatically into the microphone, Let's welcome SENSUAL SKIT!, sending the crowds totally wild.

Where the hell did that kind of name come from anyway, it sounds like intercourse.

Rukawa silently sweared as he heard the band's name. Awful, was one of his ways to describe it. Ryota and the rest of the members were at the verge of giggling, possibly having similar thoughts. The host was introducing the origins of the band as one of the Public Relations Officers handed them drinks, and the adoring girls went sparkly-eyed. Rukawa stared at them and they fainted. A huge sweat-drop appeared on his head.

Sennnnnnnnsssssssuuuuuuuuaaallllllll Skiiiiiittttttt! a huge group of girls were carrying a huge banner and squealing. On it was written Sensual Skit Official Fanclub Japan. The whole of Sensual Skit were fighting against the massive amount of reflecting light from the huge glittery thing.

After singing one of their biggest hits (and almost sent the girls to heaven), they assembled back behind their tables for the autograph session. Squealing fan after squealing fan marched up the stage, much to the envy of half the girls downstage (in case you never been to an autograph session, there are limited tickets ^^;;;).

Rukawa smiled faintly at the first fan which went up to him. She was about fifteen or sixteen with green streaks on her black hair and was loaded with make-up. Piercings lined her eyebrows and there was another two under her bottom lip. Smiling gruesomely at Rukawa, she handed him the CD to sign. His eyebrows furrowed at the sight, but he signed it anyway and muttered a Thank you.

Ryota gave her a huge grin, much to her delight with she was done with Rukawa. In actual fact, he was trying to hold back his laughter. Sure, sounded nasty, right?

But almost anyone would laugh if he or she saw such an amusing, yet horrifying, image. The session carried on Most of the girls looked pretty decent, MUCH more decent compared to the monstrous-looking one before.

As the last batch lined up to have their CDs signed, Rukawa's hands were already cramped. Rukawa Kaede, a voice woke him from his daze. Unlike the other fans, this one looked mature probably about eighteen, and she did not look like any of the screaming fans She looked perfectly sane. Rukawa blinked at her quizzedly. She laid down her CD for him to sign and said something that made his ears perk up

I'm Hiromi. Sakuragi Hiromi. IF you understand what I'm trying to do.

his voice heightened to an extent, surprising the other fans behind her. you mean you're that do'aho his sister? You have black hair Not really. I'm his HALF-sister. Different fathers, same mothers. Aniki had his hair from his mother. Hajimemashite Oh, and aniki knew of your CD and he laughed for like, two days.

Rukawa rolled his eyes. As expected. Ryota was listening intently to their conversation. Aa. And you're aniki's ex-team mate too, aren't you? Hiromi moved the CD towards Ryota and he signed. Ryota nodded. How's he nowadays?

HEY! Hurry up, bitch! a girl behind her snarled. Rukawa rolled his eyes again. Hiromi glared coldly at her and said her last sentence. You can visit him anytime. He frequents Star Dust, that pub which opened half a year ago. Jaa!

Hiromi shouted as she ran off the stage, grinning. Rukawa's eyes widened He had hardly heard of Sakuragi nowadays, even though he used to have such an impact on him. So far, he only knew that Sakuragi had graduated from Kirisawa University, with no idea what he graduated with.

That do'aho.

Ryota looked suspiciously at the girl. Star Dust? Maybe she's just another fan, checked up on us, and tried to date us. Why would Sakuragi's sister come to Tokyo? Don't you think, Kaede? Rukawa was silent. The girl did not have her so-called brother's fiery mane, but she had the same intense brown eyes and the same cheeky look.

And she was tall for a girl, at least five feet eight. Ryota never noticed her slight resemblence to the red-head he had known probably because he had a more vague memory of Sakuragi's looks.

Kaede, I have been keeping this to myself all these years Why did you give up basketball? I mean, you're talented in it You're surprisingly fabulous at music too, but I never expected you to choose this path.

Then why did you give up basketball too? You're supposed to be one of the best point-guards in Kanagawa.

Ryota smiled cheekily. Because it is not thrilling enough, being a basketball player and everything. Don't misunderstand, I like playing basketball, just that I have a stronger lust for rock music and excitement. You haven't answered my question yet. You don't look like the type to seek for the thrills and spills of life.

No. Because basketball almost caused me to waste my life off. I wanted to take a break from it, and I entered this band by accident.

Anyway, I never knew you could sing

You never heard me.

Ryota chuckled. I hardly even hear you SPEAK, much less singing The session finally ended, and Sensual Skit returned to their hotel Rukawa looked out of his window, from his own comfortable hotel room. There were no stars in the sky.

Unlike Kanagawa Suddenly, he felt like going home. Star Dust was only two streets away, but he did not feel like leaving the luxurious comfort of the place, since he knew that some fans were still waiting at the lobby.

His cell-phone rang loudly, interrupting his moment of silence. Wincing, he picked it up.

Kaede? Ryo here. I found the back entrance of the hotel! It is even nearer to Star Dust. Why don't we go take a look and see if Hana-kun is there?

The manager

Who cares about his rules? He could pass for a drill sergant if that keeps on. Awww, come on

Rukawa relented, finally giving up. Okay, fine. To Star Dust we go.

And to think that you didn't believe that girl in the first place.