Author's Notes: OK, so I didn't get it out last night – sue me, I have midterms, ^_^;;
Disclaimer: As you can probably tell – I don't own Gravitation. I also don't own any of the songs in this self-acclaimed "musical". I'm using actual songs that I thought would fit nicely. Assume that they were written for this musical's purpose. I took a LARGE liberty with the words in one of the songs in this scene – and even if the song is originally sung by a girl, just imagine it an octave lower. ^_^; Don't sue…? Please? Song list at the end of each "scene."
YOUR SONG
The Gravitation Musical
ACT I
SCENE V
SET – The same set as SCENE I
The scene opens as the orchestra plays "Your Song"
SHUICHI
(staring at the same worn piece of paper in the same position as SCENE I – happy yet wistful)
My gift is my song
And this ones for you
And you can tell everybody
That this is your song
(mellowing)
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
(forlorn)
That I put down in words
(falters)
The orchestra carries on softly without SHUICHI, who is just staring at the paper with a far away look)
SHUICHI
(speaking what should have been sung) How wonderful life is… Now…
HIRO
(slams open the door enthusiastically) Hey there, buddy!
SHUICHI
(startled) Hiro! Ah, hey. What's up?
HIRO
(steps over and looks at the paper in SHUICHI's hands) You're really writing lyrics? (recognizes the paper) Hey, it's the same damn song! (reads it over) And you only added two lines!
SHUICHI
(defensive) I've written other things!! Besides, Yuki hasn't written anything either!
HIRO
Oh, gee –that's productive. Seguchi hired Yuki for a reason! The lyrics were due today! K is already ticked, Sakano is grieving, and the fans are probably going to be real annoyed when they find out that the CD's due date is going to be pushed back.
SHUICHI
Yuki and I are trying as hard as we can!
HIRO
'Yuki and I', 'Yuki and I', 'Yuki and I'!! That's all you ever talk about anymore! You've only known the guy four days and you're all over him!!
SHUICHI
I-It's not like that! WE'RE not like that!
HIRO
Oh, please. I'm not blind, Shu! You're totally infatuated with the guy!
SHUICHI
I…! We…!
HIRO
Christ, don't tell me you slept with him.
SHUICHI
(appalled, yet somewhat intrigued) No!!
HIRO
Shuichi…
SHUICHI
We haven't!! All we've done is—(blushes and looks away) kissed…
HIRO
Well, good – I guess.
SHUICHI
What the hell does it matter, anyway?
HIRO
Because – you don't know the guy! Yuki Eiri is famous, but not only for his books.
SHUICHI
Huh?
HIRO
He's a total playboy, Shuichi! He's known for sleeping around with one girl right after the other.
SHUICHI
Well… I'm a guy… So, maybe…
HIRO
(annoyed) Don't tell me you actually believe that…
SHUICHI
Forget it, Hiro! I know a lot more about him then you do! How dare you just talk about him based on rumors!!
HIRO
I know plenty, believe me! You could even ask him yourself, I bet! I'm sure he's got nothing to hide!
SHUICHI
(puts his hands over his ears in the immature way of a child) I'm not listening to this!
HIRO
Jesus, you act like you're in love with the guy!
SHUICHI
(suddenly able to "hear" again) I am NOT in love. You just… (resigning) You wouldn't understand, Hiro…
HIRO
(his scoff cues in the orchestra with a heavy seeded beat) Listen to me Shuichi, for your own good.
Check it –
Let's talk about one
Baby
You gotta hear me out
Do you really want to be the last to know
What it's all about?
Let's talk about who you say
Is the essence of your life
But he'll eat you up from inside
And then he doesn't want to know
I'm telling you he'll eat you up from inside
And then he doesn't want to know.
(SHUICHI is trying hard to ignore HIRO)
Listen, I mean it
There's nothing that he's worthy of
He's just another player
Playing in the name of love
I've heard enough, so this must come to an end
Get another boyfriend
(HIRO crosses to the other side of the desk and takes SHUICHI's face in his hands)
Let's talk about what he's done
To become the number one
All his carefully written words
And his staged romances that really get you turned on
I've seen it before
For sure
'Wont stand for this no more
Just get on with your life
SHUICHI
STOP!
The orchestra abruptly stops. HIRO is shocked and SHUICHI is infuriated.
SHIUCHI
Stop… I'm a big boy, Hiro – I can handle myself.
HIRO
Shuichi, come on. Aren't you listening to a word I'm saying?!
SHUICHI
(with sudden vehemence) Unfortunately, YES. And I'm not going to listen to you any longer. I'm going home. (stands and collects his things) Tell Sakano and them I'll be working at home today. Bye. (makes his way to the door)
HIRO
Shuichi, wait!
SHUICHI doesn't listen and closes the door behind him in HIRO's face. HIRO turns to the audience and sighs. He mutters something and the lights fade.
End SCENE V
Author's Notes: o_O Shortness… But I'll get out more soon – promise! (Probably not tonight though…)
Song List:
Your Song – Moulin Rouge
Get Another Boyfriend – Backstreet Boys
People have commented me on my choice in music – yey! XD Some of this songs I wouldn't normally listen to *cough*Backstreet Boys*cough*, but I appreciate everyone's kind words! I'm glad no ones hated the music yet! ^_^
*pokes Whitney* The irony…
