Author's Notes: Sorry, folks. I know I said I'd have this out yesterday, but I got side tracked… _ I was writing "Sweet Nothings" chapter 4, "Sweet Actions"; and drawing; AND writing part of a new original story… ^_^;;; Forgive me?
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 II
SCENE VI
SET – EIRI's apartment, far stage left. The lights on the set are down, so all that is visible is shadowy outlines. EIRI seems to be in the kitchen. SHUICHI is on far stage right, leaning against the stage proscenium.
The orchestra starts in.
SHUICHI
(forlorn)
My gift is my song
(pauses - whispering)
And this one's for you
And you can tell everybody
That this is your song
(looking over to EIRI's apartment)
It may be quite simple
But that's how it's done
(passionately sad)
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
(pauses again)
How wonderful life… (falters)
Is…
(there are tears in his eyes as the orchestra cuts short)
Oh, Yuki…! (enraged) You idiot!! (sobs and slumps wearily) We had a deal…! I didn't finish my lyrics, Yuki… (looking to the apartment longingly) Which means you win by default… I'm supposed to be your slave! But… but you kicked me out… I'm supposed to be… I want to be…!! (hangs his head in defeat)
During his speech the lights on EIRI's apartment come up slowly. He is standing in the kitchen with a portable phone in his hand. It looks as thought he is debating whether to dial or not. By the time SHUICHI finishes, EIRI begins to dial. SHUICHI cell phone rings.
SHUICHI
(picking up the phone and sniffling) Hello…?
EIRI
(opens his mouth to speak, but stops himself)
SHUICHI
(getting annoyed) Hello?
EIRI
(after a quick pause he speaks) It's me.
SHUICHI
(gasps) Yuki?! What--?!
EIRI
(trying to act aloof but seems too pleased to hear his lover's voice) Did you finish your lyrics?
SHUICHI
(hesitant) No.
EIRI
(surprised) We have to be there at the office in twenty minutes, you know.
SHUICHI
(sadly) I know… I… lost inspiration.
EIRI
(catching the hidden undertones – frowns) That means I win by default, doesn't it?
SHUICHI
(perks up) I—yeah.
EIRI
(grinning, but doesn't let it show through his voice) You better pack your bags then. If you're going to be my slave, I'll need you around.
SHUICHI
(there are tears in his eyes again, but this time from joy) You sure make me move from place to place a lot, Yuki…
EIRI
Are you denying me of my right?
SHUICHI
No! I'll pack the second we leave Seguchi's office!
EIRI
Good. (pauses) I'll see you there.
SHUICHI
(relieved) O-OK…
EIRI
Bye.
SHUICHI
Bye…
They both hang up their phones as the orchestra picks up. SHUICHI is trying not to cry, and EIRI is apparently trying not to smile, lest his face might crack.
SHUICHI
(overwhelmed)
My gift is my song
(looking to EIRI's apartment, smiling widely)
And this one's for you
EIRI
(leaning against his fridge, eyes closed, smiling)
You can tell everybody
That this is your song
(opens his eyes)
It may quite simple
But now that's it's done
EIRI and SHUICHI
(heartfelt)
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
(pausing)
How wonderful life is
Now you're in the world
SHUICHI
(suddenly inspired)
I sat on the roof
And I kicked off the moss
Well, some of these verses
Well, they
They got me quite cross
(becoming more energized)
But the sun's been kind
While I wrote this song
(turning to EIRI's apartment – caught up in the moment)
It's for people like you that
Keep it turned on
EIRI
(longingly)
So excuse me for forgetting
But these things I do
(desperate)
You see I've forgotten
If they're green or if they're blue
Well, the thing is
What I really mean
(passionately)
Yours are the sweetest eyes
I've ever seen!
There is a short orchestral interlude. EIRI swallows whatever pride he has left and rushes to his door. Meanwhile SHUICHI is taking shaky steps towards EIRI's apartment, and his pace soon picks up. Just as EIRI nears the door he pauses. SHUICHI reaches out to the set, but stops himself. EIRI spins around and leans his back against the door, completely overwhelmed. SHUICHI leans his side against the wall of the set, equally overwhelmed.
SHUICHI and EIRI
(pining for each other)
And you can tell everybody
This is your song
It may be quite simple
But now that it's done
SHUICHI
(sudden shushed)
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
(taking a deep breath)
How wonderful life is
Now you're in the world
EIRI
(resigning to the passion of the whole situation – swings open his door)
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
(stands in the doorway, pausing)
EIRI and SHUICHI
(gently)
How wonderful life is
EIRI
(throwing his head back)
Now you're in the world!
SHUICHI
(starting his line one beat after EIRI – they both harmonize over each other)
Now you're in the world!
On the last beat of the song, EIRI slams his door shut behind him and SHUICHI runs behind the set. The lights have already started to dim. As the stage goes to black, and EIRI and SHUICHI are behind the set, we hear their voices.
SHUICHI
Yuki!
EIRI
Shuichi…
SHUICHI
I… I finished the lyrics…
EIRI
(sighing) Idiot.
End SCENE VI
End ACT II
Author's Notes: Awww!! It's the last chapter!! ;_;
Some of you said you'd be sorry to see this story go. I am, too. ^_^;; I really liked it, hehe.
Well, I hope all of you enjoyed this and will continue to enjoy my stories to come.
As always – I love all of you and MAJOR kudos for all the loverly reviews you give me! It really makes me feel special.
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Ciao.
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Song List:
Your Song – (just to humor you all) written by Elton John, arranged by the people that did the Moulin Rogue (yes, dammit, that's arrangement I chose! XP)
