((A/N: Everyone seems confused about who the coupling is in this fic, and it's supposed to be that way. You see, Paine likes the gentleman, and Rikku likes the talkative and outgoing guy right? So, Gippal is acting like the gentleman, and Baralai is acting laid back and outgoing. Therefore, Paine is attracted to Gippal/Amon and Rikku is attracted to Baralai/Blythe. Now, I'm not saying those are the actual couples, so don't quit reading because you don't like who's flirting with who. Just thought I would clear that up!))
You Don't Know The Real Me – Chapter 3
Two Plus Two Makes Four
Gippal looked at his reflection in a mirror as Baralai came out of the dressing room. "Ready?"
"Yup. You know, for only have 30 minutes to get ready and warm up, we did a pretty good job."
"Speak for yourself." Gippal muttered.
The concert manager poked his head in, "We're ready for you guys. Knock 'em dead… not that you have to try, really." He said smiling.
As the music began to play, Rikku and Paine cheered harder than anyone else in the crowd. On came Blythe and Amon to booming applause and screaming.
"Okay, I have a feeling…" Baralai began.
Gippal groaned. "Oh no."
The crowd laughed. Every one of Amon and Blythe's concerts was a comedy routine. As they talked, the girls took in their appearances for the night.
Amon was in a navy blue, which wasn't surprising. Black boots, blue pants, white shirt, and blue overcoat. His overcoat wasn't like the one he was wearing an hour ago. Instead, this one was buttoned up completely, and had silver Yevon symbols along the sleeves. His black hair had been dried completely from the rain, and was shinning in the lights that were zooming around the stage. He looked every inch of the Yevonite he was.
Blythe had the girls drooling, no contest. Black boots, black pants, and a sleeveless, wine red overcoat. ((A/N: Once again, like his praetor coat. Solid color, no cord through the collar.)) The thing that was attracting all of the girls was the fact that instead of a shirt, he had multiple straps that were different shades of red, crisscrossing all over his chest. And how is this Al Bhed cutie still single?
"All right, I think that you guys know this one, but I'm not sure…" Blythe teased as their hit song began to play. The crowd cheered, and Blythe laughed. "Okay, okay! Hold your chocobos!"
As the music began to play, it seemed to infect the atmosphere. Everyone, even the more serious and reserved people were nodding their head, tapping their feet. Amon hadn't even started singing, and some people were all ready jumping to the beat.
((A/N: Bold lyrics is Gippal/Amon, and italicized words are Baralai/Blythe!))
Could you whisper in my ear
The things you wanna feel
I'd give you anythin'
To feel it comin'
Do you wake up on your own
And wonder where you are?
You live with all your faults
I wanna wake up where you are
I won't say anything at all
So why don't you slide
Yeah, I'm gonna let it slide
As Amon backed off, Blythe took the stage, perhaps even the show. He walked around the stage, singing, basically acting like himself.
Don't you love the life you killed?
The priest is on the phone
Your father hit the wall
Your ma disowned you
Don't supposed I'll ever know
What it means to be a man
It's somethin' I can't change
I'll live around it
I wanna wake up where you are
I won't say anything at all
So why don't you slide
Ooh, slide
Amon joined in on Blythe's stage presence, and soon, he was completely at ease on the stage.
And I'll do anythin' you ever dreamed to be complete
Little pieces of the nothin' that fall
Oh, May
Put your arms around me
What you feel is what you are
And what you are is beautiful
Oh, May
Do you wanna get married or run away?
While Amon was singing, Blythe spotted Paine and Rikku in the crowd. He grinned, and a plan began to form in his mind. He walked over to the edge of the stage, and offered a hand down to Rikku. She smiled, took it, and he hauled her on stage. Then, they both pulled Paine up. He took them to where Amon was standing. He shot Blythe a really confused look, but all he did was wink at him. Amon shook his head with a smile on his face. He knew exactly what Blythe was thinking. Blythe told Rikku to stand next to Amon, while he told Paine to stick close to him. Now Blythe's plan was in motion. He stood in front of Paine, and acted as if he was signing to her. The crowd cheered, and she managed a blush.
And I'll do anythin' you ever dreamed to be complete
Little pieces of the nothin' that fall
Oh, May
Put your arms around me
What you feel is what you are
And what you are is beautiful
Oh, May
Do you wanna get married or run away?
I wanna wake up where you are
I won't say anything
Amon and Blythe went on with the "serenade" show, and the girls were barely holding in their laughter.
And I'll do anythin' you ever dreamed to be complete
(Yeah, slide)
Little pieces of the nothin' that fall
(Yeah slide)
And I'll do anythin' you ever dreamed to be complete
(Yeah slide)
Little pieces of the nothin' that fall
(Oh, oh slide)
Yeah, slide between the sheets of all them beds you never knew
(Yeah slide)
Paine and Rikku looked at each other, and they winked. They knew what curve ball they were going to throw. As the last few lines were sung, Rikku wrapped her arms around Amon, and Paine around Blythe. They rested their heads on their shouder (in Rikku's case on Amon's chest.)
The guys were completely taken by surprise, but anyone who was watching could have easily said that they were grinning like idiots.
Why don't you slide into my room
Just slide into my room
Oh, we'll run away, run away, run away
As the last note died, the crowd cheered even louder… if that's possible. Amon and Blythe hugged the woman that was holding on to them. Blythe actually lifted Paine off her feet, which made her laugh… Amon hugged Rikku, but kept his arm around her waist, keeping her close.
Blythe let go of Paine, and covered his mic. "You girls head backstage, all right? We're gonna sing for one more song, then we'll join you. There's some records back there, so have fun."
Paine and Rikku nodded, and went back stage. They could hear the song that they were singing, but the girls were all for running into their dressing room, and attacking their records. After a few minutes, Rikku found something.
"Paine! Look at this! They've got taste!" She exclaimed as she held up her and Paine's favorite female singer's latest album.
"Dang, we don't even have that one yet… put it on!"
Rikku smiled as she plopped the sphere into the player, and she flipped it to their favorite song. They started nodding their heads to the beat. Rikku sang the first part in her clear soprano.
((A/N: Bold is Rikku, Paine is italicized, and lyrics bold and italicized is both girls singing.))
I see how your trying to weasel
Your way in my life
Boy I know how you maneuver
With your confusion
You tell me that I'm your only
And how bad that you want me
Then why are you so shady
If I'm supposed to be your lady
Paine took over with her lower alto, acting like a true songstress. Rikku smiled. She liked when Paine showed this side of her personality, even if it was only to her.
Why should I believe anything you say
And how could you shame me that way
Tell me where where did you get the nerve
To even think that you
You could play me wrong
The girls combined their voices together for the chorus.
You thought we didn't know
You thought we were in the dark
But boy your covers blown
Cause we both know now
This is where Gippal and Baralai were walking back to their dressing room where the girls were. When they heard singing come from the other side of the door, they stopped to listen.
You thought you had us fooled
At your beckon call
But now who's the joke
And look who's laughing now
Now your trying to use us against one another
But it won't work
"Gippal… is that Paine?" Baralai whispered, looking at his friend in disbelief.
"Yeah… it is… man, where did she get that kind of a voice?" Gippal breathed.
I see right though your game boy
And I know exactly what I'm in for
You tried to deny all your actions
For once in your life be a real man
At least give me the proper respect
Of the truth I already know you did it
Why should I believe anything you say
And how could you shame me that way
"Oh… Yevon!" Baralai whispered, "That's Rikku!"
"Dude… we have to get them to come with us. Alvis would skin us alive if we let them go. With voices like that… damn. We need to grab them before some other company does."
"You're right. We'll ask when they're done singing. I can't interrupt something with this kind of sound!"
"Agreed." Gippal nodded, and the guys focused on listening to the duet going on behind the dressing room door.
Tell me where did you get the nerve
To even think that you could
Play me wrong
You thought we didn't know
You thought we were in the dark
But boy your covers blown
Cause we both know now
You thought you had us fooled
At your beckon call
But now who's the joke
And look who's laughing now
I see right through you baby
Tryin' to tell me you want me
Why don't you get it through your thick head
Cause I've seen this game before
And I'm not showing you the door so
SHUT YOUR MOUTH
I'm not trying to hear your lies
No not again
Sorry you couldn't be a better man
You thought we didn't know
You thought we were in the dark
But boy your covers blown
Cause we both know now
You thought you had us fooled
At your beckon call
But now who's the joke
And look who's laughing now
Guess you thought wrong
Look who's laughing now
You're stupid
As the song ended, the girls began to laugh. Gippal opened the door, and the guys walked into the room.
"Bravo." Baralai said simply, clapping his hands. Paine and Rikku jumped, and the both of them blushed.
"Do either of you realize how good you sound?" Gippal asked, shutting the door behind him.
"We're not that good." Paine said sharply, putting the sphere back in its case.
Baralai snorted. "If Alvis hears you, he won't let you leave the office until he has some kind of deal with you, honestly."
"So, we're offering you a deal. So you don't have to talk with him and sit there for hours on end, we'll take you on tour with us. That way, you can learn the hard way that tours aren't all fun and happiness, and figure out if you want to score a deal with a record company." Gippal explained, sitting on a stool.
"You're choice." Baralai said, leaning against a wall.
Rikku and Paine looked at each other in shock. Rikku grinned, and Paine managed a small smile.
"How bad can it be?" Paine said, turning to look at Gippal.
Rikku jumped up from her seat on the floor, and punched the air. "We're in! Just let us go pack!"
A/N: Yes! Another chapter! This might be done by the end of April, I'm like completely obsessed with writing it. To my surprise, people are liking my Spirited Away fic, Don't Look Back... so, I'll have to put some effort into that one too. I'm sorry! Now THIS is where the story gets funny... mwahahahaha!
Vemmie-Daezure - hehe, if you liked the guys in the last chapter... how much do you like them here? ((laughs madly)) Ahem, anyway, thank you for your review and the plushies! Couples? Oh, that's going to remain a mystery. It's supposed to be a mystery. Don't worry, it'll reveal itself in time.
for always x - here are your songs, hoped you liked them! Thanks for reviewing, as always!
Anonymouschick - I'm glad you like this! As for the coupling, it's supposed to remain a mystery. More explanation about the couples will come next chapter. If you're still confused, read (or re-read) my author's note at the beginnging of this chapter. If you're STILL confused, let me know. But, I'm not going to tell you how this ends out... yet! Mwahahaha! But, the couple that you ABSOLUTELY didn't want to see together, won't happen. ; )
Songs:
((Baralai and Gippal)) Slide - Goo Goo Dolls
((Paine and Rikku)) You Thought Wrong - Kelly Clarkson
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-Vincent's Angel of Chaos-
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