Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon or Dream Street's songs. I own Corey, Kevin, Corbette, Sakira, and Wakoki Records.

A/N - I am on a roll! Chapter 5 is here! The Ishida Brothers perform their first concert while on tour, as well as meet their fans.

Shout outs to Dreamer4, Dark Gamer, Light Gamer, EeyoreP, Knight, SaturnsChild, EvilTenchi, PhoniexChild, TogetherAgain, Wolfie, Archangeluk, Arylwren, Digicowboy, Blackout12, Phire Phoenix, Authormon, alfogamer2, sweetchick08079, Insane Friend 02, Takari's Baybee, Immia, AlexPG13, and shadow2k. Dedication to DJ Clue for making me keep going (as with the last two chapters).

The Ishida Brothers

By: Hopeful Writer

Chapter 5 - Center Stage

Corey squinted as the sunlight met his eyes. He shut them and tried to salvage what remained of his sleep, but it proved futile. He yawned, stretched, and climbed out of the big hotel bed. TK was still fast asleep, snoring quietly. Taking care not to wake him, Corey showered, changed, and left the room in search of his other brothers.

Kevin and Sakira were downstairs already, eating a light breakfast. Kevin's stomach grumbled nervously. He couldn't keep down much. Corey and Sakira only picked at their food too.

"Nervous?" Kevin finally asked them. It was the first he'd spoken all morning, except to greet the other two.

Corey nodded. Sakira answered, "Extremely."

In their room, the twins noiselessly awoke at the same time. It was normal for that to happen. "Morning, Corbette," Matt mumbled, not even turning to see if he was speaking to a conscious person.

"Morning," the slightly younger boy replied. They, too, got ready and headed downstairs for the buffet. On the way down, they passed Corey, Kevin, and Sakira heading upstairs. "Where're you going?" Corbette wondered.

"Back upstairs," Corey told him. "Finished eating already. Can't eat much anyway. Besides, I've got to wake TK before he's late for his own concert."

"First concert," Kevin mused, as they walked away from the twins. "Wonder if anyone's even going to show."

"They will," Sakira promised.

* ~ * ~ *

After running through a quick warm-up drill and some stretches for both singing and dancing, the boys and Sakira were left to their thoughts for an hour before the show started. Sakira and Kevin spoke quietly, trying to keep their minds off the concert and what they'd seen last night. Matt and Corbette played cards and talked about some people back at home. Corey watched in amusement, occasionally pointing to something in Corbette's hand. Matt glared at him every time. TK continued to write his song, thinking about Kari as he did. God, he missed her. More than he'd ever have imagined.

"Sakira, show time, babe," Jack said, popping out of nowhere. Sakira bit her lip and Kevin hid his guilty face. The previous night kept flashing through their minds.

"Good luck," Matt called to her, not looking up from his card game. Corbette echoed him. TK looked up from his paper long enough to flash her a smile and a thumbs-up. Corey hugged her.

Kevin grabbed Sakira's shoulder as she got ready. He hugged her tightly and whispered, "Good luck. Not that you need it." He pecked her cheek shyly, then disappeared backstage.

Sakira's eyes followed him. "Thanks," she mumbled, knowing he couldn't hear. She'd never tell him, but he had always been her favorite of the brothers, the cutest and the sweetest. At least, from what she'd read and seen online.

Fighting the nervousness, she prepared herself and sang her heart out. The boys realized they'd never heard her sing before and were amazed. "She's awesome!" TK piped up, pulling away from his song to listen.

"Yeah," Corbette agreed.

Kevin and Corey were speechless. "How does someone so giddy and hyper and tomboyish sing so peaceful and girlish?" Corey wondered.

Kevin shook his head, unable to say a word. He was aware that he was gaping, but he couldn't fight it. In the lights, with the music in the background, dancing to the slow song, she was beautiful. In just a day, he was already thinking of her as an honorary sister. But, this, this was a new feeling. He was sure he had a crush on her.

He noticed the way her thin yellow T-shirt flattered the gentle curves of her body. He noticed how her jeans hugged her frame in a way that took his breath away. He shivered. He couldn't believe that he, the tough, cold Ishida, was falling head over heals for Sakira. His roommate. Well, this is going to be awkward, he thought. But he didn't care. He was in love and he could scarcely believe it.

Sakira finished and took a bow. She scrambled backstage to the praises of the boys. "That was amazing, Sakira," Matt complimented, hugging her gently.

"Thanks," she replied bashfully.

"Awesome," TK added, patting her shoulder. Corey and Corbette threw in a few words as well.

Sakira pulled away from them to walk over to Kevin. "What did you think?" she asked, locking his eyes on hers.

Kevin took a deep, trembling breath. "I thought… you were more than amazing. You took my breath away, Saki, you really did."

She threw her arms around him. "Thanks," she whispered into his ear. "That means a lot to me. And good luck. You're on in a few seconds."

Kevin gulped. "Thanks for reminding me," he joked, taking his place with his brothers, who were all smiling as if they knew something he didn't.

They heard their cue, then the music and began to sing. For the first time, these songs that they had slaved over were being heard by people who could appreciate them. Matt couldn't help but notice all the girls out there, all screaming their names. He sure felt proud. He glanced at TK, who was beaming despite himself. The kid was right. They were going to make it.

They finished to the loudest applause they'd ever heard. Backstage, Sakira made a point to hug all of them, sweaty as they may be. "You were great!" she screamed, coincidentally into Kevin's left ear.

"Saki, I need that ear," he told her, rubbing it until the ringing disappeared.

She blushed. "Sorry."

Kevin opened his mouth, but Jack interrupted, "You guys were all amazing. You have to sign autographs now. Come on, quickly now." They followed with a shrug.

* ~ * ~ *

There was a large mass of people screaming as they made their way to the table to sign autographs. Corey cast a huge smile at Corbette, who returned it. They seated themselves, from left to right, Corbette, Matt, TK, Corey, Kevin, Sakira. "Hi," Corbette greeted the first person. "What's your name?"

She swallowed hard. "M—Molly," she answered. "C—Can I take your picture?"

Corbette grinned. "Sure." He smiled for the camera, signed her paper, then greeted the next person.

After a while, he barely noticed whose paper he was signing. A petite, attractive girl caught his attention, though, and he listened to her name. Annabelle. Pretty name. Her friend took a picture of the two of them together, Corbette was kissing her cheek, she was giggling slightly. As she moved on, he thought, I hope she comes to more concerts.

* ~ * ~ *

All six of them were thoroughly exhausted by the time they went back to the hotel. They were staying in Furukawa for another two days before they went on to Yuzawa, which was a little more than 50 miles away (A/N - all true). They had a concert tomorrow in Shinjo, about 30 miles from their hotel.

Sakira and Kevin collapsed into their respective beds without bothering to change. "I'm so tired I could sleep through a tornado," Kevin moaned.

"I'm so tired I could be dead," Sakira challenged. Kevin laughed.

"Saki?" Best say this while she was tired. If things didn't work out well, he could always tell her it was a dream.

"Hmm?" She already half asleep.

"Well, uh, today, while you were onstage and everything, I did some thinking. And, uh, I know we just met yesterday and all, but we've already grown pretty close and stuff. And, uh—"

"Kevin? You're talking in circles and using 'uh' a lot. Get to the point before I fall asleep."

Kevin flushed. "Okay then. I think… I think I like you. I think I really like you."

Sakira woke up instantly. "You… you what?"

Kevin gulped. Probably not a good response. "I like you."

Sakira was silent and Kevin prayed she was asleep. She ruined that prayer when she spoke. "Well, that's good to hear."

"Huh?"

Sakira giggled a little. "I like you, too, Kevin. I've liked you ever since I saw your picture on the commercial. And when I met you, well, it was like a dream come true. Rooming with you, God, that was unbelievable. But this… this is too cool for words. It's the first time anybody's ever liked me before."

Kevin stared at her. "Really? I think you're just missing them. You're great. Why wouldn't anyone like you?"

Sakira shrugged. There was a soft knock on their door. Kevin pulled it open to reveal a very tired Corey, rubbing his eyes. "Can I sleep in here tonight?" he asked pitifully. "TK's on the phone with Kari and it'll be ages before he gets off and he's keeping me awake."

Kevin glanced at Sakira, who shrugged and nodded, then led his little brother into the room. "The concert was televised, by the way. Kari saw it," Corey told them, yawning.

"Really?" Kevin didn't know if he was more shocked or pleased by this.

"Kari is TK's girlfriend?" Sakira guessed, glancing at the boys.

Corey nodded. "I understand that he misses her, but does he have to talk to her all night?" the youngest moaned.

"He's TK, of course he does," his older brother answered. Corey groaned.

"I'm going to bed," Sakira said. "Night, guys."

"Night," Corey mumbled, falling asleep already. Kevin had let him share the queen-sized bed.

"Night, Saki. Night, Corey," Kevin whispered, pulling the covers up to his chin. The day's events flashed through his mind and he sighed peacefully. All in all, it hadn't been as bad as he'd feared. If only he'd known that good things can only get worse.

A/N - (in announcer voice) Well, that sounds ominous. What kind of trouble can the boys get into? Will I ever have a life? Find out next time on The Ishida Brothers! (in HW's voice) Oh, yeah, and please review. It'll help me out to write more quickly.

NEXT TIME - Another concert, Jack doing more bad things, and a look inside Corey's mind. Plus, we finally get to see TK's song.