Spur of the moment. I suddenly updated this story. See, I was planning to update Soulmates already but the idea is just so blurry that the one kept popping in my head is about this story. So I ended up updating this. Pls review and read my other stories as well. Thanks. :)

IV. The Audition

Sometimes, songs best describe the feeling you have for someone.

Sora's sleep would've been longer if the ringing of her phone didn't disturb her. It kept ringing until Sora removed her blanket from her face, made a tired sigh and decided to answer it. "…whoever this is should say something important…" she mumbled as she reached for the phone.

"Hello…" she greeted groggily.

"Ohayo Sora-chan!"

Hearing the familiar voice made Sora sigh more. "Haruko-chan. It's Saturday. There aren't any classes. This is my rest day and I thought you know I wasn't a morning person." She tried to say calmly, combing her hair with her hand to remove the tangles. "God, I hate my hair during mornings…"

"Sora, guess what's gonna happen later this afternoon at the school?"

Surprised by Haruko's energy, she asked, "What's gotten into you? You are so energetic and it's just 8:00 in the morning." She said in-between yawns. "What is it? And it better be important or I'm gonna make you – "

"Oh Sora, you're going to perform in the auditions! Isn't that great?!"

After a short pause in the other line, Haruko heared Sora shriek. "I'm going to what!?!??!?!"

"Sora, I know you really don't want to join but this is like, the opportunity of a lifetime – "

Sora immediately climbed out of her bed and grabbed a brush. "If I want to sing with the Teenage Wolves, I could just talk to Yamato to include me but I really don't want to…How could it be 'the opportunity of a lifetime'?"

"That's just it. If you want to sing with them, you'd talk to Yamato. But you are such a shy girl you can't even tell Yamato that you want to join him. I mean, in singing anyway."

Sora groaned. "Why do you have to be so kind Haruko?"

"Hey, you're my friend. Besides, I would rather see you flaunting yourself there on stage with Yamato than other girls. Think maybe I could join you on stage once you sing?"

Sora laughed. "What's in it for me?"

"What? You could be with Yamato. Isn't that enough?"

""Na-ah. Not the answer I was looking for."

Haruko sighed and replied, "I'll treat you a smoothie for a month…only if you don't make it. But if you do make it, you're going to treat me for a whole month. Deal?"

Sora jumped back on her bed and grabbed a pillow. "Do you seriously think that I'm going to risk my humiliation for a month of free smoothie?"

"Let's toss in pizza and spaghetti and burgers for one week each."

Sora sat up and tightened her grip on the phone. "You are so on Haruko! I'll be performing."

"I seriously cannot believe I'm performing." Sora muttered as Haruko gave her something to drink. "You can do it girl. I mean, seriously. Compared to me, you're like the singer up front and I'm the singer singing by the side of the stage."

Placing the drink down on the bench, Sora looked at Haruko. "What will Yamato say? I mean, I bet that's the first question he'll ask is why did I join."

"Or maybe he'll say something like… "Why didn't you just tell me you want to sing with us." Sora raised an eyebrow at Haruko then sighed. "I can't believe I fell for that deal…" she muttered, glaring at Haruko who was smiling.

"I know your most intimate secret Sora. Well, besides the fact that you love your guy best friend, you can't resist the temptation of food." She answered melodramatically.

Sora sighed. She never knew auditioning could make her this nervous. Not that she wanted to be picked out. It's just for the deal anyway. "It's just a dumb audition anyway…" she murmured.

"Well, you're going to perform in the dumb audition."

"Haruko-chan!"

Haruko immediately stood up upon hearing Sora's name. "Oh look, you're next! C'mon!" she squealed as she pulled Sora to her feet.

"Isn't it too late to back out?" Sora whined as the girls around them watch as Haruko pulled Sora towards the stage. She looked at the place where the Teenage Wolves are sitting only to realize Yamato wasn't there.

"I'll give you my Orlando Bloom T-shirt with autograph that I won!" Haruko finally said as Sora stood just below the stage. Her eyes glittered. "Really?!"

Haruko smiled evilly. "Unless of course you wanna back out…that is…"

The things I do for what I want… Sora thought as she climbed the stage and grabbed hold on to the microphone.

Yamato finally got back after being crammed by fans again from the cafeteria. Yamato opened his can of softdrinks when he heard one of the girls sing. After listening, he walked faster to see who was performing. He neared the entrance and peered inside, curious of the good singer. "What the…"

Let me sleep

For when I sleep

I dream that you are here

You're mine

And all my fears are left behind

I float on air

The nightingale sings gentle lullabys So let me close my eyes

After overcoming his shock, Yamato gave a small smile and leaned against the wall, preferring to watch and listen from afar. "So now she auditioned…"

And sleep

A chance to dream

So I can see the face I long to touch

To kiss

But only dreams can bring me this

So let the moon

Shine softly on the boy I long to see

And maybe when he dreams He'll dream of me

Yamato smile slowly disappeared. Hearing her sing made him feel light. A feeling he doesn't want to grow fond of. He wanted a strong friendship with Sora. It is she who keeps him strong despite everything. He loves her so much as a friend. He can't just love her much more than that.

I'll hide beneath the clouds

And whisper to the evening stars

They tell me love is just a dream away

Dream away

I'll dream away

After the song ended, the three bandmates were soon talking. "She could sing the mellow songs we don't want to sing in the dance. I mean, she was pretty darn good up there." Keiji, the drummer, said.

The other two, Riyo and Tori, agreed as well. "Let's just see how Yamato would react."

Meanwhile, Sora exited the stage and was greeted by Haruko. "I told you! Ha! Look at those girls faces! They were so drooling!" Haruko praised as Sora laughed nervously. "Done at last."

They neared the exit when Haruko noticed Yamato waiting for them. Sensing that the two needed some time alone, Haruko tapped Sora's shoulder. "I need to get going. You still need to explain yourself." She whispered as Sora turned her eyes and saw who Haruko was referring at.

After Haruko left, Yamato lopsidedly grin and pinched Sora's nose. "Why'd you join?" he immediately asked so Sora began telling him every single detail while they were walking on the school grounds.

"Hmm…to summarize it, you sang for food and a t-shirt?" Yamato teased, laughing soon after. Sora grabbed hold of his shoulder and run her fingers in his prized hair. "Hey! No fair!" he whined.

Sora smirked and moved away from him. "I bet you loved my performance."

Yamato stared back at her teasingly. "I bet you sang for another reason besides the fact that there's some kind of dealing."

Sora was slowly blushing. "What do you mean?"

Yamato turned serious for a moment. "You didn't sang because you want to impress someone right?"

Sora gulped down her nervousness.

Yep…that's the ending. I'll try my best in the next chapter. Pls review. BTW, the song was done by Kirsten Dunst. It's really sweet. Oh favor, could you pls translate this lines for me pls… J

Itsumo kokoro we hoshi itstuka

Dare katu mata koi nei utchitimu

Itsumo kokoro nei eiro itsumo

Anata dake no basho ga aru kara

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