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Carine: He'll find out eventually...and she's a slut. Thanks for correcting me, I knew I should have paid more attention in class. I haven't spoken French sine May.
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All right guys, her you go. Read the bottom note. I would've updated sooner, but my internet got a virus. I fixed it though! All right, my mom did, but still!
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"So, have fun in France?" Sora asked me as she sat on my couch.
"Yea, about as much fun as getting my teeth pulled." I rolled my eyes and continued cleaning my apartment.
"What happened?"
"You try having a slut just throw themselves at you, then insult you." Her eyes widened.
"Are you serious?"
"Damn straight."
"I thought you weren't straight though."
"Shut up, Sora." She grinned and shook her head.
"I'm just joking Mattie. You know that." I growled at her and went into the kitchen.
"Did she know you were gay?"
"Didn't get a chance to tell her. She met me, then 10 minutes later, she tells her friends I'm her boyfriend."
"Was she pretty?" Sora followed me.
"In a way, but she was always wearing these little slutty clothes. And let's just say she's not exactly built for them."
"I see. Why didn't you just tell her you were taken?"
"Didn't give me a chance."
"So what DID she give you a chance to do?"
"Insult her. Call her a slut." I replied and flopped down on my couch.
"Oh no you don't. You said we were gonna go out." Sora said and pulled me off of the couch.
"Why, I have a boyfriend." I mocked her. That earned me a slap behind my head.
"You know what I meant. Let's go." She opened the door and dragged me downstairs.
"So where we going anyway?" I asked her as I wriggled out of her grip.
"Just gonna walk around. Meet up with the band." She replied and led the way.
"The band? As in, MY band?"
"Well yea, what other band do we know?"
"Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Linkin Park"
"I mean personally, smartass."
"Oh. Then never mind." She just shook her head and suddenly turned down the street and into Dawson's garage.
"Hey guys." Sora greeted my band.
"Hey Sors." They replied simultaneously.
"We were almost going to leave to get you." Dawson said and sat on the beat- up couch.
"Well, blame Matt." The others looked at me, waiting for an explanation.
"I was under house arrest until I cleaned the apartment." I shrugged. Jamie rolled his eyes and sat down as well.
"Did you even bother to tell him?" he asked Sora.
"Tell who what?" I interrupted.
"Tell you some good news." Rei emphasized the word you.
"Such as....?"
"We got a gig on Friday." Dawson replied.
"Um, yay? What's so exciting about that?" I asked them boredly.
"We're gonna be on TV!" Jamie blurted out. I looked up from my lyrics.
"We're WHAT?"
"We're gonna be on TV. LIVE BROADCAST!" Jamie started bouncing around in his seat.
"Who gave him sugar?" I sighed. The others shrugged or rolled their eyes.
"How did we get a live broadcast concert?"
"You didn't get the note?" Rei asked me curiously.
"What note?" I asked, feeling totally lost.
"This note. I'm surprised you didn't get it." Dawson handed me a piece of paper.
~ Hey Teenage Wolves,
I know you guys have been trying since forever to get broadcasted. So, I did it for you. I had a CD I stole from Matt and let the TV station listen to it. They absolutely loved it. You'll have cameras out there by Friday.
Also, I've got some other news. I have a friend who works for Jive Records. I let him listen to your demo as well. Representatives will be out there on Friday as well. If they like the concert, it's guaranteed that you'll get a record deal.
Sorry I can't be there for the concert, but I will be watching it on TV. I come home next week. The week after your concert I mean. See you all soon!
Tai. ~
"I wonder why Tai didn't send it to you. He sent one to each of us." Rei brought me back to reality.
"I don't know." Then everything slowly dawned on me.
"Guys, if we have a gig, we need to prepare!" I exclaimed and jumped to my feet.
"What do you mean by prepare, Mato?" Jamie asked me.
"I mean, we need to practice, we need to announce the concert, sell tickets, everything in four days!" I started to panic.
"Already taken care of Mattie." Sora replied.
"How so?"
"We've known since Saturday, 3 days ago. Today's Tuesday right?"
"Yep."
"Ok, just checking. So anyway, everyone decided to help out. Kari ran an advertisement in the paper, Izzy hung up flyers and stuff at the college in Kyoto, Jyou posted signs at the hospital, Dai and TK went around to different stores putting up posters and giving them tickets to sell, my mom's selling them at the flower shop. We have everything under control." She explained with a grin.
"Everybody wanted to help huh?"
"Yea, but only if they got free tickets." Rei added. I rolled my eyes and picked up my guitar.
"Ok guys, let's start practice." I plugged in my amp and started playing.
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"Check out all those people." Dawson said in awe as he poked his head from behind the curtain.
"This is gonna rock!" Jamie exclaimed as he started bouncing around backstage.
"James, chill out or I'll kick you in the nuts." Rei said lazily. Jamie's eyes widened and he stopped running around. I ran a hand through my hair and let my breath out..
"You ok, Matt?" Dawson asked as he sat next to me. I blinked and looked up from my lap.
"Yea. Just kind of nervous." I sighed. Rei and Jamie looked at eachother, then at me.
"You?" They asked in simultaneous surprise. I shrugged and diverted my gaze to my lap again.
"You NEVER get nervous." Rei raised his eyebrow.
"Yea, but this is different."
"How so?" Jamie tilted his head to one side.
"This is BIG you guys. There's BOUND to be something that goes wrong." I reasoned with them.
"You worry too much. Everything will be great." Dawson got up and opened his bass case.
"Yea, just remember our rules." Jamie said cheerfully.
"Play hard, live wild, rock on!" we said simultaneously.
"Yea, I guess you guys are right." I grinned and got up from the couch.
"Of course we're right." Rei said cockily. I rolled my eyes and got out my guitar.
"Wolves, you're on in 2 minutes." One of the stagehands told us. We set up our instruments and got into our places.
"You guys ready for this?" I asked them.
"Hell yea." Rei said enthusiastically.
"Let's get this party started!" Jamie grinned and hopped into his chair.
"These people won't know what hit them." Dawson added as he positioned himself next to me.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting the Teenage Wolves!" Some announcer guy said and the curtains were drawn back. The crowd was huge, as in monstrous. Lights were blaring on us and the crowd was cheering. I grinned calmly and stepped up to the microphone.
"Hey everybody, how you all doing tonight?" I asked cheerfully. As usual, my response was more cheering. I flashed them another grin and picked up my guitar.
"Well then, let's get this thing started!" I exclaimed and started playing. I was still a nervous wreck, but I tried not to let it show. Somewhere out there were the representatives for Jive Records. 'It's up to me to get that deal. Up to me to keep things perfect.' That's all I thought about during the first set. I barely concentrated on my music, or on my lyrics. I messed up a few chords, stumbled on my words, and even almost dropped my guitar. I was so thankful for our intermission.
"We're gonna take a short break so you all can psyche yourselves out for our next few numbers." Dawson announced and we walked off of the stage.
"I think we're doing good so far." Jamie said. I collapsed into a chair and sighed.
"Good enough to get the deal?" I replied bitterly.
"Maybe. What's up with you anyway?" Dawson asked me.
"Yea, you never mess up this bad." Rei added.
"What about, 'practice, practice, practice?'" Jamie reminded me.
"Just shut up and leave me alone ok?" I snapped and jumped out of my chair.
"Matt get your blonde ass back here!" Dawson shouted after me. I walked into our 'Dressing room', which is actually a storage room, and slammed the door behind me.
"Why the hell is this all happening now? If I keep this shit up, we aren't gonna get our deal." I mentally kicked myself.
"Talking to yourself is a sign of insanity." A new voice interrupted me.
"Look, just leave me alone all right?" I responded without turning around.
"You sure you want me to leave?" someone moved closer to me.
"Get out." Arms wrapped around my shoulders.
"Turn around." He whispered into my ear. I turned around slowly and gasped.
"Tai?" He nodded and grinned.
"Hey Yama." He greeted me softly.
"I...what are you doing here?"
"Like I was going to miss something this important."
"I thought you weren't suppose to be back until next week?"
"I told them that I was needed back at home."
"I can't believe you're home." I said as my eyes slowly filled with tears.
"Yea. I'm finally home." He said and hugged me tighter. Just a little too tight.
"Tai, I need to breathe." I said raspily.
"Sorry. Just checking to see if you're real." He grinned.
"You've been living in a different country for almost 3 months and you're still a dumbass." I shook my head in disbelief.
"Yea. But you love me like that." He shot back.
"Yea. Have you been here this whole time?"
"Since the beginning of the concert. What's going on with you?"
"What's THAT suppose to mean?"
"You're nervous. And it shows."
"How badly?"
"Very. What are you nervous about?"
"The representatives."
"Just forgot they're there. Don't focus on impressing them."
"That's KIND of hard when I know they're out there."
"So focus on me. Look for me. Pretend you're only playing for me, your friends."
"I'll try." I gave in and headed for the door.
"You better. Or I'll hurt you." He mock threatened and followed me out. "I'm gonna go sit back down. Look for me."
"Ok. See ya after." I walked back to where the band was.
"Glad to see Tai changed your mind." Jamie said and got out of his chair.
"Did you guys know he was here?" I asked my band.
"Yea. He came looking for you here first. Plus he's out in the crowd." Dawson replied.
"Hard to miss that bush he calls hair." Rei added in.
"True. You ready to start up again?" I asked them.
"Only if you are." Dawson said and grabbed his bass.
"Let's go." We walked back onto the stage and got into our places. I looked out into the crowd and smiled. I could see Tai, sitting with Dai, TK, and Kari. Then I saw them: the representatives. I froze in my spot, I couldn't help it. They were busy talking amongst themselves and didn't look to thrilled. I looked back at Tai and saw him looking at me. He smiled and shook his head. 'Just play for me.' His words echoed in my mind. And this time it wasn't only because he's loud. I stepped up to the mike and cleared my throat quietly.
"Hey everybody, we are back. You ready for more?" I asked them. They went wild with cheers.
"Glad to hear it. Well, this next song is something new we came up. For someone out there, you know who you are. Hope you all enjoy it." I said and looked at Tai. He understood my look and grinned with an eye roll. I signaled the guys and started to play.
Since the moment I spotted you
Like walking round with little wings on my shoes
My stomach's filled with the butterflies... and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never gonna come down
If I said I didn't like it then you know I'd lied
Every time I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Seems like everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right
So I'll say why don't you and I get together and take on the world
and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon
and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in
When's this fever going to break?
I think I've handled more than any man can take
I'm like a love-sick puppy chasing you around
And it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If said I didn't like it then you know I'd lied
So I'll say why don't you and I get together and take on the world
and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon
and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in
And slowly I begin to realize this is never going to end
Right about the same time you walk by
And I say 'Oh here we go again'
So I'll say why don't you and I get together and take on the world
and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon
and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in
The last chord was played and the crowd cheered like crazy. I grabbed the mike again.
"So, I take it you liked this song." More screams were heard.
"Good. Then I hope you'll like this one." I said and started playing another song. From that point on, the concert went much smoother. When it was all over, the crowd roared with applause. We ran backstage and collapsed.
"THAT went much better this time." Jamie panted as he dropped his drumsticks.
"Yea, glad you pulled your act together, Mato." Dawson added. Then a young woman approached us.
"Are you the Teenage Wolves?" I got up and walked over towards her.
"That's us."
"I'm Andrea Kingston. I'm from Jive Records." She extended her hand.
"I'm Yamato Ishida." I shook her hand.
"Lead singer correct?"
"Yes."
"Well, let's get to the point. We have been out there watching your concert tonight."
"Yes. One of my friends told me you would be here this evening." She smiled and shook her head.
"Tai can't keep his mouth shut can he?"
"Nope. He's just a chatterbox." Jamie told her. I sent him a look to shut him up.
"Right. So anyway, we would like to ask you something."
"Go ahead." Dawson encouraged her. Why wouldn't they just let ME do the talking?
"We would like to offer you a deal."
"As in a record deal?" Rei asked, amazed.
"Yes. We were a little wary of this idea at the beginning of the concert, but the second half was much better. And judging by your demo CD, this is how you always play when you aren't nervous."
"Yea, I suppose." I replied.
"So, would you like this deal?" I looked at my band mates and nodded.
"Definitely!" we answered simultaneously.
"Great. We'll let you know when we can start recording your first CD. All we need to do is have you all sign this contract." She handed me a piece of paper and a pen. I read over the fine print, then ignored it and signed it. The rest of the band signed it as well.
"Here are your copies and I'll keep the master copy."
"Thanks a lot Ms. Kingston." She nodded and walked off. I looked at the band, then at my contract, then back at the band.
"We did it. We're officially a band." I said.
"This is SO cool!" Jamie said as he started bouncing around.
"We got a deal. We're getting our own CD." Dawson said in awe.
"And it's all thanks to Matt." Rei added in.
"Why thanks to me?"
"Because you're dating Tai."
"And I'm glad he's dating me." Tai himself said and appeared from the corner.
"So, I take it Andrea gave you the deal?" he asked.
"Yea. This is great! How did you do all of this?" I asked him.
"Andrea was one of the people I met in NYC. She seemed to like me, so I used it to my advantage. I just got her and the others to come, you did the rest." I jumped on him and squeezed the life out of him.
"Thanks SO much!" I grinned.
"No prob. NOW GET OFF!" he pried himself out of my grip.
"You know, we need to have a party." Dawson said suddenly.
"Already taken care of Daws. Everybody headed over to the warehouse." Tai grinned and started walking off. We caught up with him and walked with him. We always go to the warehouse for parties, it's so huge. And Tai's uncle owns it, even though it's never used.
"You've just taken care of everything haven't you?" I asked him.
"Yup. It's sort of like a celebration party for you guys and a welcome home party for me all in one." He grinned cockily. I shook my head and sighed.
"You're never going to change are you?"
"No. You would never love me as much." I rolled my eyes and kissed him anyway.
"You're right, I wouldn't. Thanks for everything, Tai."
"You know you don't need to thank me. It's what I do, make life better."
"That's so true."
"Hey guys, are you coming in or what?" Jamie called from the door of the warehouse. I grinned and nodded.
"We're coming, hold your balls." I shouted back.
"You might not want to tell him that, he'll probably do it." Tai reminded me.
"Who cares?" I shrugged. He shrugged also and took my hand, leading me into the best night of my life.
**************************************************************************** * Well, since that chapter's over....
KV: EPILOGUE TIME!
That's right, KV. There will be an epilogue after this, coming up sometime this week or early next week. And in that epilogue will be what happens at the party. (Hint: Tai and Matt have a talk and secrets are revealed.)
Ryamon: Then she starts on the third story.
Yup, then I start on the last story in my Model trilogy. But in the meantime..reviews? I love you guys!
CCPheonix: Yup, Tawny's another person you can torture. I give you full permission. She crawled out of the hole in the ground. Don't torture Patamon, he's cool. Work sucks...and you saw Robbie Williams? That's cool. Um, yea anyways. Third story coming. And read the bottom note about your other request.
Vialana: COOKIE! Sorry, I like sugar foods. I hate Tawny too, she's modeled after this one girl I know that hangs out in my group of friends. Tai should be famous, he's cute enough. Read the bottom note about your last part.
Enigma1: Glad you liked it. And I will make it a trilogy.
Dark_Fox: Read the bottom note.
Leonheeroyue: thanks.
Bandit-Lone-Wolf: YES! STAB HER!!!! HAHAHAHA!!!!
Heaven's Angel Chick: Glad you like. No Danny!!! YEA!
nEo-cHaN: Yup, another one after this. I'll continue both.
PA and DA: I know someone that IS Tawny, 'cept her name isn't Tawny...anyway glad you like. I can speak LITTLE French. If I actually paid attention in class, I'd know more though..
Carine: He'll find out eventually...and she's a slut. Thanks for correcting me, I knew I should have paid more attention in class. I haven't spoken French sine May.
Lampshadesrgreat: That's sad? Matt'll find out. (read bottom note.) Tai may or may not, depends on how I feel about him at the moment. I've posted more and Tawny is a bitch. I feel bad for Matt.
Sillie: Glad you didn't like her because I didn't either.
Digininga: Thanks. I'll finish.
o_o: Don't stab me, otherwise I can't finish!
Ninetales122: No one would like her, that's the point. Lol. It's ok.
Aero-Grrl: You loved it too? Tawny needs her ass kicked, but I won't do that. You reviewers can hurt her. Glad you like it.
Gay Witch: Ok, you had me confused. Lol. Tai and Matt's relationship won't be destroyed, I'm not that cruel. Madison had the best idea.
All right guys, her you go. Read the bottom note. I would've updated sooner, but my internet got a virus. I fixed it though! All right, my mom did, but still!
KV and Ryamon: JUST GET ON WITH THE CHAPTER!
Right. Ok, here you go guys. Enjoy!
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"So, have fun in France?" Sora asked me as she sat on my couch.
"Yea, about as much fun as getting my teeth pulled." I rolled my eyes and continued cleaning my apartment.
"What happened?"
"You try having a slut just throw themselves at you, then insult you." Her eyes widened.
"Are you serious?"
"Damn straight."
"I thought you weren't straight though."
"Shut up, Sora." She grinned and shook her head.
"I'm just joking Mattie. You know that." I growled at her and went into the kitchen.
"Did she know you were gay?"
"Didn't get a chance to tell her. She met me, then 10 minutes later, she tells her friends I'm her boyfriend."
"Was she pretty?" Sora followed me.
"In a way, but she was always wearing these little slutty clothes. And let's just say she's not exactly built for them."
"I see. Why didn't you just tell her you were taken?"
"Didn't give me a chance."
"So what DID she give you a chance to do?"
"Insult her. Call her a slut." I replied and flopped down on my couch.
"Oh no you don't. You said we were gonna go out." Sora said and pulled me off of the couch.
"Why, I have a boyfriend." I mocked her. That earned me a slap behind my head.
"You know what I meant. Let's go." She opened the door and dragged me downstairs.
"So where we going anyway?" I asked her as I wriggled out of her grip.
"Just gonna walk around. Meet up with the band." She replied and led the way.
"The band? As in, MY band?"
"Well yea, what other band do we know?"
"Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Linkin Park"
"I mean personally, smartass."
"Oh. Then never mind." She just shook her head and suddenly turned down the street and into Dawson's garage.
"Hey guys." Sora greeted my band.
"Hey Sors." They replied simultaneously.
"We were almost going to leave to get you." Dawson said and sat on the beat- up couch.
"Well, blame Matt." The others looked at me, waiting for an explanation.
"I was under house arrest until I cleaned the apartment." I shrugged. Jamie rolled his eyes and sat down as well.
"Did you even bother to tell him?" he asked Sora.
"Tell who what?" I interrupted.
"Tell you some good news." Rei emphasized the word you.
"Such as....?"
"We got a gig on Friday." Dawson replied.
"Um, yay? What's so exciting about that?" I asked them boredly.
"We're gonna be on TV!" Jamie blurted out. I looked up from my lyrics.
"We're WHAT?"
"We're gonna be on TV. LIVE BROADCAST!" Jamie started bouncing around in his seat.
"Who gave him sugar?" I sighed. The others shrugged or rolled their eyes.
"How did we get a live broadcast concert?"
"You didn't get the note?" Rei asked me curiously.
"What note?" I asked, feeling totally lost.
"This note. I'm surprised you didn't get it." Dawson handed me a piece of paper.
~ Hey Teenage Wolves,
I know you guys have been trying since forever to get broadcasted. So, I did it for you. I had a CD I stole from Matt and let the TV station listen to it. They absolutely loved it. You'll have cameras out there by Friday.
Also, I've got some other news. I have a friend who works for Jive Records. I let him listen to your demo as well. Representatives will be out there on Friday as well. If they like the concert, it's guaranteed that you'll get a record deal.
Sorry I can't be there for the concert, but I will be watching it on TV. I come home next week. The week after your concert I mean. See you all soon!
Tai. ~
"I wonder why Tai didn't send it to you. He sent one to each of us." Rei brought me back to reality.
"I don't know." Then everything slowly dawned on me.
"Guys, if we have a gig, we need to prepare!" I exclaimed and jumped to my feet.
"What do you mean by prepare, Mato?" Jamie asked me.
"I mean, we need to practice, we need to announce the concert, sell tickets, everything in four days!" I started to panic.
"Already taken care of Mattie." Sora replied.
"How so?"
"We've known since Saturday, 3 days ago. Today's Tuesday right?"
"Yep."
"Ok, just checking. So anyway, everyone decided to help out. Kari ran an advertisement in the paper, Izzy hung up flyers and stuff at the college in Kyoto, Jyou posted signs at the hospital, Dai and TK went around to different stores putting up posters and giving them tickets to sell, my mom's selling them at the flower shop. We have everything under control." She explained with a grin.
"Everybody wanted to help huh?"
"Yea, but only if they got free tickets." Rei added. I rolled my eyes and picked up my guitar.
"Ok guys, let's start practice." I plugged in my amp and started playing.
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"Check out all those people." Dawson said in awe as he poked his head from behind the curtain.
"This is gonna rock!" Jamie exclaimed as he started bouncing around backstage.
"James, chill out or I'll kick you in the nuts." Rei said lazily. Jamie's eyes widened and he stopped running around. I ran a hand through my hair and let my breath out..
"You ok, Matt?" Dawson asked as he sat next to me. I blinked and looked up from my lap.
"Yea. Just kind of nervous." I sighed. Rei and Jamie looked at eachother, then at me.
"You?" They asked in simultaneous surprise. I shrugged and diverted my gaze to my lap again.
"You NEVER get nervous." Rei raised his eyebrow.
"Yea, but this is different."
"How so?" Jamie tilted his head to one side.
"This is BIG you guys. There's BOUND to be something that goes wrong." I reasoned with them.
"You worry too much. Everything will be great." Dawson got up and opened his bass case.
"Yea, just remember our rules." Jamie said cheerfully.
"Play hard, live wild, rock on!" we said simultaneously.
"Yea, I guess you guys are right." I grinned and got up from the couch.
"Of course we're right." Rei said cockily. I rolled my eyes and got out my guitar.
"Wolves, you're on in 2 minutes." One of the stagehands told us. We set up our instruments and got into our places.
"You guys ready for this?" I asked them.
"Hell yea." Rei said enthusiastically.
"Let's get this party started!" Jamie grinned and hopped into his chair.
"These people won't know what hit them." Dawson added as he positioned himself next to me.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting the Teenage Wolves!" Some announcer guy said and the curtains were drawn back. The crowd was huge, as in monstrous. Lights were blaring on us and the crowd was cheering. I grinned calmly and stepped up to the microphone.
"Hey everybody, how you all doing tonight?" I asked cheerfully. As usual, my response was more cheering. I flashed them another grin and picked up my guitar.
"Well then, let's get this thing started!" I exclaimed and started playing. I was still a nervous wreck, but I tried not to let it show. Somewhere out there were the representatives for Jive Records. 'It's up to me to get that deal. Up to me to keep things perfect.' That's all I thought about during the first set. I barely concentrated on my music, or on my lyrics. I messed up a few chords, stumbled on my words, and even almost dropped my guitar. I was so thankful for our intermission.
"We're gonna take a short break so you all can psyche yourselves out for our next few numbers." Dawson announced and we walked off of the stage.
"I think we're doing good so far." Jamie said. I collapsed into a chair and sighed.
"Good enough to get the deal?" I replied bitterly.
"Maybe. What's up with you anyway?" Dawson asked me.
"Yea, you never mess up this bad." Rei added.
"What about, 'practice, practice, practice?'" Jamie reminded me.
"Just shut up and leave me alone ok?" I snapped and jumped out of my chair.
"Matt get your blonde ass back here!" Dawson shouted after me. I walked into our 'Dressing room', which is actually a storage room, and slammed the door behind me.
"Why the hell is this all happening now? If I keep this shit up, we aren't gonna get our deal." I mentally kicked myself.
"Talking to yourself is a sign of insanity." A new voice interrupted me.
"Look, just leave me alone all right?" I responded without turning around.
"You sure you want me to leave?" someone moved closer to me.
"Get out." Arms wrapped around my shoulders.
"Turn around." He whispered into my ear. I turned around slowly and gasped.
"Tai?" He nodded and grinned.
"Hey Yama." He greeted me softly.
"I...what are you doing here?"
"Like I was going to miss something this important."
"I thought you weren't suppose to be back until next week?"
"I told them that I was needed back at home."
"I can't believe you're home." I said as my eyes slowly filled with tears.
"Yea. I'm finally home." He said and hugged me tighter. Just a little too tight.
"Tai, I need to breathe." I said raspily.
"Sorry. Just checking to see if you're real." He grinned.
"You've been living in a different country for almost 3 months and you're still a dumbass." I shook my head in disbelief.
"Yea. But you love me like that." He shot back.
"Yea. Have you been here this whole time?"
"Since the beginning of the concert. What's going on with you?"
"What's THAT suppose to mean?"
"You're nervous. And it shows."
"How badly?"
"Very. What are you nervous about?"
"The representatives."
"Just forgot they're there. Don't focus on impressing them."
"That's KIND of hard when I know they're out there."
"So focus on me. Look for me. Pretend you're only playing for me, your friends."
"I'll try." I gave in and headed for the door.
"You better. Or I'll hurt you." He mock threatened and followed me out. "I'm gonna go sit back down. Look for me."
"Ok. See ya after." I walked back to where the band was.
"Glad to see Tai changed your mind." Jamie said and got out of his chair.
"Did you guys know he was here?" I asked my band.
"Yea. He came looking for you here first. Plus he's out in the crowd." Dawson replied.
"Hard to miss that bush he calls hair." Rei added in.
"True. You ready to start up again?" I asked them.
"Only if you are." Dawson said and grabbed his bass.
"Let's go." We walked back onto the stage and got into our places. I looked out into the crowd and smiled. I could see Tai, sitting with Dai, TK, and Kari. Then I saw them: the representatives. I froze in my spot, I couldn't help it. They were busy talking amongst themselves and didn't look to thrilled. I looked back at Tai and saw him looking at me. He smiled and shook his head. 'Just play for me.' His words echoed in my mind. And this time it wasn't only because he's loud. I stepped up to the mike and cleared my throat quietly.
"Hey everybody, we are back. You ready for more?" I asked them. They went wild with cheers.
"Glad to hear it. Well, this next song is something new we came up. For someone out there, you know who you are. Hope you all enjoy it." I said and looked at Tai. He understood my look and grinned with an eye roll. I signaled the guys and started to play.
Since the moment I spotted you
Like walking round with little wings on my shoes
My stomach's filled with the butterflies... and it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never gonna come down
If I said I didn't like it then you know I'd lied
Every time I try to talk to you
I get tongue-tied
Seems like everything I say to you
Comes out wrong and never comes out right
So I'll say why don't you and I get together and take on the world
and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon
and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in
When's this fever going to break?
I think I've handled more than any man can take
I'm like a love-sick puppy chasing you around
And it's alright
Bouncing round from cloud to cloud
I got the feeling like I'm never going to come down
If said I didn't like it then you know I'd lied
So I'll say why don't you and I get together and take on the world
and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon
and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in
And slowly I begin to realize this is never going to end
Right about the same time you walk by
And I say 'Oh here we go again'
So I'll say why don't you and I get together and take on the world
and be together forever
Heads we will and tails we'll try again
So I say why don't you and I hold each other and fly to the moon
and straight on to heaven
Cause without you they're never going to let me in
The last chord was played and the crowd cheered like crazy. I grabbed the mike again.
"So, I take it you liked this song." More screams were heard.
"Good. Then I hope you'll like this one." I said and started playing another song. From that point on, the concert went much smoother. When it was all over, the crowd roared with applause. We ran backstage and collapsed.
"THAT went much better this time." Jamie panted as he dropped his drumsticks.
"Yea, glad you pulled your act together, Mato." Dawson added. Then a young woman approached us.
"Are you the Teenage Wolves?" I got up and walked over towards her.
"That's us."
"I'm Andrea Kingston. I'm from Jive Records." She extended her hand.
"I'm Yamato Ishida." I shook her hand.
"Lead singer correct?"
"Yes."
"Well, let's get to the point. We have been out there watching your concert tonight."
"Yes. One of my friends told me you would be here this evening." She smiled and shook her head.
"Tai can't keep his mouth shut can he?"
"Nope. He's just a chatterbox." Jamie told her. I sent him a look to shut him up.
"Right. So anyway, we would like to ask you something."
"Go ahead." Dawson encouraged her. Why wouldn't they just let ME do the talking?
"We would like to offer you a deal."
"As in a record deal?" Rei asked, amazed.
"Yes. We were a little wary of this idea at the beginning of the concert, but the second half was much better. And judging by your demo CD, this is how you always play when you aren't nervous."
"Yea, I suppose." I replied.
"So, would you like this deal?" I looked at my band mates and nodded.
"Definitely!" we answered simultaneously.
"Great. We'll let you know when we can start recording your first CD. All we need to do is have you all sign this contract." She handed me a piece of paper and a pen. I read over the fine print, then ignored it and signed it. The rest of the band signed it as well.
"Here are your copies and I'll keep the master copy."
"Thanks a lot Ms. Kingston." She nodded and walked off. I looked at the band, then at my contract, then back at the band.
"We did it. We're officially a band." I said.
"This is SO cool!" Jamie said as he started bouncing around.
"We got a deal. We're getting our own CD." Dawson said in awe.
"And it's all thanks to Matt." Rei added in.
"Why thanks to me?"
"Because you're dating Tai."
"And I'm glad he's dating me." Tai himself said and appeared from the corner.
"So, I take it Andrea gave you the deal?" he asked.
"Yea. This is great! How did you do all of this?" I asked him.
"Andrea was one of the people I met in NYC. She seemed to like me, so I used it to my advantage. I just got her and the others to come, you did the rest." I jumped on him and squeezed the life out of him.
"Thanks SO much!" I grinned.
"No prob. NOW GET OFF!" he pried himself out of my grip.
"You know, we need to have a party." Dawson said suddenly.
"Already taken care of Daws. Everybody headed over to the warehouse." Tai grinned and started walking off. We caught up with him and walked with him. We always go to the warehouse for parties, it's so huge. And Tai's uncle owns it, even though it's never used.
"You've just taken care of everything haven't you?" I asked him.
"Yup. It's sort of like a celebration party for you guys and a welcome home party for me all in one." He grinned cockily. I shook my head and sighed.
"You're never going to change are you?"
"No. You would never love me as much." I rolled my eyes and kissed him anyway.
"You're right, I wouldn't. Thanks for everything, Tai."
"You know you don't need to thank me. It's what I do, make life better."
"That's so true."
"Hey guys, are you coming in or what?" Jamie called from the door of the warehouse. I grinned and nodded.
"We're coming, hold your balls." I shouted back.
"You might not want to tell him that, he'll probably do it." Tai reminded me.
"Who cares?" I shrugged. He shrugged also and took my hand, leading me into the best night of my life.
**************************************************************************** * Well, since that chapter's over....
KV: EPILOGUE TIME!
That's right, KV. There will be an epilogue after this, coming up sometime this week or early next week. And in that epilogue will be what happens at the party. (Hint: Tai and Matt have a talk and secrets are revealed.)
Ryamon: Then she starts on the third story.
Yup, then I start on the last story in my Model trilogy. But in the meantime..reviews? I love you guys!