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Author's Note: Wow! Such nice reviews! I would love more, but what I have is not bad either. Thank you for all the comments. Especially the ones that helped me.
Special thanks to: Yuki Kimagure (I love all my long reviews!), KoolAid Hotaru (with the English dialogue help), and to all my other reviewers. You guys are great!
So, enjoy the next installment of 'Dance, Dance'!
Warnings: strong language, crude humor, and Riku getting pissed off.
Music I listened to:
Getting Away With Murder - Papa Roach
One (Always Hardcore) - Scooter
Dance, Dance - Fall Out Boy
Angel With the Scabbed Wings - Marilyn Manson
I know! So weird to something like this…I'm not feeling good so blah…
Enjoy!
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Dance, Dance: Chapter 2
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They all had returned to Riku's house in silence. Even though Hades was talking up a storm, the band member's were too exhausted to even twitch their lips into a frown. It was like they carried all the weight of the world on their shoulders. Even as they walked into the house, the band shuffled in and dropped their heavy gym bags to the floor.
Fucking gravity…
"Oh good! You all are home!" Kairi skipped into the room and hugged each one of them, besides Hades of course, and focused her attention onto Riku, who paced over towards the couch. His muscles twitched with uncomfortable pain and as he plopped onto the couch, he let out a hiss of pain.
Kairi frowned as the rest of the band members repeated this. She shook her head. Placing her hands onto her waist, she strode into the room, giving each boy a disappointed look.
"I can't believe you guys!"
Axel was the one to growl at her, pain laced into his deep voice. "Spare us. You don't even know what the fuck happened."
Zell had to agree with his band member as the blonde rubbed his aching legs. "Yeah, Kai. It was painful."
They all agreed. Kairi shrugged her shoulders taking a seat next to Cloud. "Whatever you say." Her gaze shifted to Riku, who looked like he was going to pass out. "Ri-Ri? Are you alright?"
Riku didn't answer her, but rolled over to a lying position on the couch. He sighed as he positioned himself on his stomach and felt his back muscles twist, almost as if they were punishing him for moving. He grunted in response.
Zell yawned into his hand. "Well, I thought it was okay. I think it was kind of fun. Painful, but fun."
"What the fuck are you talking about?" Axel spat. "Our dance teacher was a fucking prick. With all his British talk." He cast a hand through his long red locks and leaned back into the soft cushioning. "That guy was such a fucking asshole."
Kairi gasped, throwing the bass guitarist a small glare. "You shouldn't talk about people like that. He was only trying to teach you."
Axel's expression would have been funny, if Riku could move, but since he couldn't, the singer watched from a side-glance as the bass player shook his head in disbelief.
"Kairi, baby-" Kairi crossed her arms as he addressed her. "You don't know how this guy was. Yeah, sure. He was a real pretty boy, but when you piss him off, damn." He laid his head back and closed his eyes. "Just take our advice, babe, he was another Hitler."
Riku chuckled from his position. If only they knew. "Then the kid I was paired up with is the Devil!" Hades laughed, while the others could only imagine what pain Riku went through. "Seriously, this kid just kept kicking me while I was down. I thought I was gonna-"
"You guys are just so pessimistic!" His little sister exclaimed, still not comprehending on how hurt all of them really were. She sighed and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Alright, should I cook or order out?"
"What do you think you'll make?" Zell questioned, a ravenous gleam in his eyes.
Surprisingly, however, Riku was hungry too. No, he was famished. And even though Riku didn't know it, the other band member's were craving for food just as much as he was.
"How about cooking, Kai?" Riku whispered, already feeling his eyes droop to a close. Before he knew it, he was breathing in deeply and slowly falling into a peaceful sleep.
Hades chuckled. "I guess Sora really did work pretty boy's ass off." He jerked his chin towards Riku as he spoke to anyone in general. "I've never seen him fall asleep so fast."
"Not even after he had sex for an hour straight." commented Zell as his eyes drooped. A cute yawn escaped his lips before his aching muscles rested against the nearest thing that was comfortable. This being Axel.
The red head sighed, shaking his head in disbelief. "What a fucked up day…"
Kairi stood and gave Axel an amused smile. "Are you gonna fall asleep too?"
"Baby, if you showed me to your room, maybe we could sleep together."
A pointed glare and a huff later. "Asshole."
And she embarked to the kitchen.
Axel sighed and gently pushed the drummer laying on him away, positioning him comfortably. He did the same for himself and instantaneously he was asleep.
Hades ran a hand through his hair and shook his head. "Oh boy…"
This was better than he had ever imagined.
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The smell of sizzling cheese and pepperoni awoke him from his slumber. Yet, when Riku opened his eyes and attempted to slide off the couch, pain sliced through him and stopped him in his tracks. He let out a hiss of pain as he laid back down, minimizing the pain.
Good thing no one was here to ridicule him.
He searched the room to find out where the smell was coming from and found it to be on the coffee table. A single homemade piece of pizza beckoned him with its wonderful cheesy smell. The singer's mouth watered, stomach growling from the anticipation.
Riku reached over, but retracted his hand as a tremor of pain quaked through his arm. He stared at the pizza with such longing that when Kairi came in, she had giggled from the scene.
"Are you really that sore?" She asked, before adding in a tone that made his anger and embarrassment grow, "Does wittle-Wiku need some help?"
The silver-haired boy shook his head and rolled over, back facing his giggling sister. "Shut it, Kai."
"Oh, come on! I was only playing around." She walked around the table and gently sat on the couch Riku was using. She leaned over and picked the plate that held the pizza up and handed it to her brother, who took it swiftly and began to eat.
It was about ten seconds later that he asked for another.
She smiled and took his plate away from him to get another. The love in her eyes filled Riku with warmth as she strode away to comply with his needs.
Kairi picked up a large piece from the pan and turned, only to bump into Axel. His green eyes rolled over her figure before he grinned, flashing pearly whites. She shook her head and attempted to brush past him, only for him to latch onto her arm with his hand.
"Where are you going, Kai? Why not stay here with me? We could chat or even go up to your room and-"
"Stuff it Axel." Kairi whispered, eyes slowly changing into something the red head had never noticed before. Was there sadness in her? What was going on?
"Kai-"
She brushed past him and headed towards the pained Riku.
Axel watched her leave. That was…odd.
For five or so long years, Axel knew Kairi as a happy-go-luck girl that always had a smile for her brother and his friends. The smiles always made the band's day through the hard times. Even if one of the members were sick or hurt, both mentally and/or physically, she was always there. She was the Mother Teresa of the group.
For some reason, Axel's heart tugged as she came back from tending Riku and looked up at him, her smile…it was fake.
Cloud stepped into the kitchen and watched the odd staring contest that both of his friends were having and shrugged his shoulders. He ventured over towards the refrigerator and opened it. Taking out the milk, he gently closed the door and went to get a glass.
Somehow, this made Kairi come alive again. "Oh Cloud! Would you like me to get that?"
The usually silent blonde shook his head, presenting a rare smile. "No, I think I can handle it."
Kairi smiled back, this time it was genuine. "Alright. Tell me if you need anything."
The blonde nodded and continued with his business.
Axel sighed and shook his head. She was acting so strange. Maybe she wasn't use to being home for so long, seeing as how the band would be in a different state right about now if they were still on tour. Kairi had always followed them, making sure they were properly nourished and happy.
The bass guitarist had never seen her do something for herself…not even once.
"Kairi?"
She turned to him and flashed him a small smile. "Do you need something?"
Yeah. He thought. I need you to stop with the act…
"Never mind."
Then he left her to return to his room.
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Two days went by before the next practice session with the two British dancers. Riku was dreading the day. Sora would show him no mercy. Not when he had two days to heal…but damn it! Two days only partially numbed the pain. His legs still felt like two stiff rods and his stomach muscles twisted every time he leaned over or moved! Hades probably did this for the sheer fun of it. He was probably getting a kick out of this right now.
As the band entered through the glass doors, Riku's stomach flipped as he spotted Sora dancing in the public studio.
The song, 'One (Always Hardcore)' blared from another monstrous stereo and Sora followed every beat to the core. He was graceful, but aggressive seeing as the song called for it.
yea-ea-ea-ah,yea-ea, I feel hardcore
yea-ea-ea-ah,yea-ea, always hardcore...
The skillful twist and turns, the professional spits and assortment of moves…
Riku really was being taught by the best. Seeing as how Riku knew nothing about dancing, the singer felt slightly intimidated by the small brunette.
Riku watched as if in a trance, while Sora continued his dance to the very end, only then did he shut the music off and step out of the studio to greet the newcomers. The singer was thoroughly impressed.
Sora gave them a nonchalant glance and welcomed them in a whispered tone. Whether it was because he was tired (because Riku wouldn't be able to move after that dance) or if he was showing distaste to the rookies, Riku didn't really know. However, when Leon came out, Sora perked up instantly.
"Welcome back." Leon shook everyone's hands and offered a smile that would not meet his eyes. "Riku and Sora will be in the back again, while the rest of you will be with me." He rolled his eyes as Axel let out a sigh and led them to the studio Sora had just danced in. The brunet let his gaze shift from one student to the next until he landed on the silent Cloud, who was staring at his reflection in the mirror. Leon found this odd, but kept it to himself.
"Alright." He clapped his hands together to get their attention. "Let's get started."
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Riku followed behind Sora in silence. Images continued to flash into the boy's mind. Sora was a damn good dancer…better than Riku would ever be. Why did his heart sink at the thought of never being better than the brunette in front of him?
No…he would strive to be only the best.
The brunette sighed and gave the singer an icy look. Riku arched a brow and smirked. What a fun day this would be…
"Stretches." Sora ordered, arms crossed as he took two large steps back from Riku. His blue gaze watched Riku from half-lidded eyes. Riku shrugged and began to do what he had done two days ago. He would not urge the brunette to make him do back bends again, but he would show Sora that he wasn't a quitter. Sora might beat him when he was down, but when Riku was up…he would show the other boy what being an Ito was all about.
After the regular stretches and a few new ones, Sora shrugged his shoulders. "You did alright."
Riku took this as a compliment.
"Yeah, yeah." The singer waved the matter off, smirk still intact. "It's all good."
"Good." Sora turned to face him. "Then we will practice your splits."
Riku's face paled. "Wait…what?"
Sora smirked, flashing a few white teeth. "You heard me. Splits." He chuckled as Riku was about to protest. "Now, now!" His accent cut Riku into tiny bits. "It doesn't hurt. Just try it. Like this."
In one swift movement, Sora was down on the ground with his legs on either side of him. There was no pain in his eyes as the brunette signaled for him to repeat the move. Riku hesitated and sighed.
Slowly, the singer went down. He gritted his teeth as the muscles in his upper thighs and…well…his private area screamed in pain. Riku quickly leaned to the side and pulled his legs towards him, rubbing his thighs in an attempt to fight off the cramping pain.
Sora laughed.
"Bastard." Riku hissed, glaring furiously at the amused brunette. "You did that on purpose."
Sora shrugged. "Whatever you say."
Just to spite Sora, Riku tried it again and got the same results. He grimaced as pain shocked through his legs. He wouldn't have noticed the hand offering to help him up if his eyes weren't looking up to see how much time Sora had left to torture him. Riku was shocked that Sora would actually want to help him up…
"Come on. I don't bite."
That's what he thought.
Riku took the hand in his and offered a small thanks. Sora waved it off and searched through his Cds for a certain song. He finally found what he was looking for and inserted it to the stereo before turning to look at his student.
"Alright, I want you to follow me. Today we do ballet. Are you ready?"
Riku would never be ready, but what the hell? He was here and he was going to prove this asshole that he had it in him to be great. "Whatever you say, princess."
Sora rolled his eyes and traveled back to the bar, signaling for Riku to follow. The singer did without hesitation.
As the classical music flowed gently through the room, Sora positioned himself besides the bar and wrapped his hand around the wood. Riku did the same.
"Now, stand on the tips of your toes and lean forward." As he said this, Sora performed the act without breaking a sweat. "Then lift your leg up in the air, but make sure its straight."
Riku did this and almost fell forward. He blushed as Sora shook his head and made him try it again. This time however, Riku did it for several seconds before he fell onto his face.
"Fuck!"
"Please refrain from using obscenities in the studio."
Riku hopped up, poking the brunette in the chest. "What the hell do you mean, you fucking hypocrite! You told me to 'fucking listen' the other day and another thing, princess, if you-whoa! Hey!"
Sora just tuned the rock star out, performing a few spins and leaps before he gracefully slid into a split. His eyes glanced up back to Riku with a blank look. His voice was oddly impassive as if to say, 'You really are a prat.'
Riku growled and crossed his arms. "Damn you, Brit pussy."
Sora shrugged his shoulders as he stood from his split and brushed off his tights. "Are you finished?"
The singer didn't know if he should sock the British punk or leave the room. He decided on the latter.
Without a moment's hesitation, Riku flicked his dance instructor off and stomped out the door.
Sora smirked and continued to dance to the classical music.
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Hades could hear the fuming singer as he approached. The manager sighed and ran a hand through his hair. He should have known Riku would be trouble. The others were doing fine, they were actually learning something. However, Riku either wanted to spite his manager by not doing what he was supposed to or he was really having some ego issues. Either way, Riku was making Hades lose money and when Hades lost money…it got ugly.
"You!" Riku growled, pointing an accusing finger at the manager. "Fucker!"
No one other than Riku had the guts to ever call the manager a vulgar name. He didn't blame them. Everyone was scared shitless of what Hades could do to them. However, the dense singer didn't seem to notice as he ventured up to his manager and grabbed him by the shirt, shaking him with a hidden power.
"I want to get out of this shit, now!" The brat's nostrils were flaring and his eyes were on fire. Hades would have been intimidate had he been someone else, but for this punk, he was as emotional as a still pond.
"Look." Hades brushed off the hands that crinkled his shirt and dusted himself off. "Deal with it." Then just to annoy the singer, he focused his attention back on the three band members that were actually trying something new and not giving him a hard time.
Riku let out a cry of fury. He turned his back to his manager and walked out of the door, yelling obscenities as he went.
Hades rolled his eyes.
About an hour later, the band members filed out of the studio and gave their manager a tired look. They were sweating profusely and it looked like they wouldn't be able to move for a week.
Hades smiled, glancing over towards Luke, or was it Leo? Gah, it wasn't important.
"What's this? You guys look like you just came out of a sauna! I guess Leona really knows how to work you guys."
The dance instructor let out a grunt before he rolled his eyes. "They are too sluggish. I want you to make them work out everyday until they can complete their splits and properly do a spin." The three band members groaned. "And if they do not do this, I will have to ask you that they come to the studio more often." There was fear in each member, except Cloud who looked completely impassive about the whole situation.
Hades nodded his head, understanding completely. "Alright, I'll make them work their asses off." The manager grinned when they were silent. "Let's go, my pets. Time to pick Riku off of the street."
Zell arched a brow at that. "Riku left?"
Axel grinned, chuckling weakly. "That chicken shit. He couldn't even last."
Hades shrugged his shoulders and was about to walk out, but stopped as Sora entered the wait room with a gym bag in his hands.
"He left this." The brunette threw it to the ground and glared daggers at Hades while sporting a smugsmirk. This Sora kid must be tough to make Riku blow a gasket. Hades bent down to pick up the gym bag before giving the younger of the two dancers a small smirk.
"I see." Then he turned and headed towards the door.
"Tell the bastard that he better shape up." The brunette crossed his arms and gave Hades a pointed look. "Tell him that when he gets back, he'll learn some bloody respect."
Hades would do just that…but he might exaggerate just a bit. This would surely be entertaining.
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Gah! So another chapter out of the way. Yep, nothing to it…so next chapter will be a special appearance! Who will it be! We shall see…
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