HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
This wasn't planned, but it turned out my finale chapter is being posted on the one year anniversary of when I first published Bells and Whistles. Time really flies, doesn't it? Well, I hope you like the chapter and it's outcomes, I've been contemplating and thinking about the turn of events of this chapter for a long time and hopefully it comes out like I want it.
It's generally very disjointed, but lawl whatcanyoudo?
GABBYDAK-NERD : Thank you for your song suggestions! I loved them all, and while they aren't all used or mentioned here, I added them to my song banks for future arcs. The song you suggested actually ended up being the song I chose, I hope I did it justice. Thank you for enjoying the music so much you made a playlist out of it, it's what I wanted for the audience, a real interactive story! Enjoy the final chapter!
Wilde306: Of course I'd honor your review so much, I get really discouraged if I get few reviews, and while I understand some might be too busy to review after they read or some haven't read yet (even tho I'm perfectly fine with one worded reviews as long as I feel your support), any review at all will make me feel motivated. If I only get one review, then that person was the reason I pushed myself to write the next chapter. If you were the only one that reviewed, of course it's dedicated to you! You were in my mind while I wrote it. Thank you for all your compliments and hope you like the thrilling conclusion of my arc!
Thanks so much for reading thus far with me, and get ready for the conclusion of my first arc! Thank you to one of my tumblr friends for the name of this chapter, they referred to my story like this playfully, and I had to add it to my list of Chapter names.
Featured Songs:
Fight for it - Lucy Spraggan
All the Stars- Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Closer- The Chainsmokers
Wouldn't mean a Thing- Bruno Major
Applause - Lady Gaga [alternative- Circus by Britney Spears]
This is Love- Will. I. Am. feat Eva Simons [suggested by GABBYDAK-NERD on ffnet]
Thanks to my editor: Whats-wrong-aniki/canzie-gumm
Chapter 12: Jingle and Tweets
Gon picked up his duffle bag from the floor of his locker before looking over at Killua.
"Seriously?" Gon asked with a big smile, surprised.
The Sunday night of the concert, Killua had called and tried to recount and tell Gon everything that just happened over the phone. It had been the last part Killua told him about that surprised Gon the most.
"Your dad was there?!" Gon had gasped. Killua nodded in affirmation, then realized Gon couldn't see him.
"I have no idea why he's suddenly here but he's insisted that he's going to be involved a lot more. I don't know what to make of it, if it'll be good or bad..."
Gon had assured him it would probably be fine, especially if his dad was happy he was doing the rouge concert, especially for a friend. And now, the next Monday, 2 days before Thanksgiving break, Killua told him he wanted Gon to see the concert.
"Yes, I'm serious." Killua smirked. He looked down a bit to hide a blush coming on, but Gon still caught it. "You were a big inspiration to making the whole thing happen. I got a little emotional in the middle, but I do want you to see the final product. It's the least I could do since I said you couldn't come." Killua said. He turned to his locker, bringing out a black unmarked DVD case and handing it to Gon. Gon blinked down at it.
"Wow, is this really a recording of a Zoldyck concert the day after it was performed? This could sell for hundreds-!" Gon gasped playfully, making a big deal out of the hand-off.
"Shut up!" Killua laughed, shoving Gon's shoulder a bit. "I had to sneak that away, mind you. Usually only VIPs can buy recordings the night of, then it's released months later. You're lucky you're dating the most amazing, most talented, most bestest-"
"That's not a word." Gon chipped in with a smile as they closed up their locker for the day and moved to leave the school. Gon put his arm around Killua's shoulders, pulling him close. Killua only gave Gon a quick sharp glance before continuing.
"Most bestest Zoldyck to get you such a rare piece of treasure." Killua sneered, pointing at the case. Gon bobbed his head side to side thoughtfully before turning to Killua with a sly smile.
"Yea, I guess I am pretty lucky to be dating such an amazing piece of work." He said. He got the desired effect as Killua's cheeks flushed with color and he elbowed Gon's ribs slightly.
"Stupid... you always do that..." He muttered with an affectionate smile.
"Do what?!" Gon chuckled as Killua became a bristling kitten under his arm.
"Always turn things on me so it could be incomprehensibly embarrassing for me! What am I supposed to say when you say stuff like that? Puts me in a weird spot."
"You could just say thank you." Gon suggested. Killua pouted up in thought.
"No." He said simply and Gon laughed without restraint at that.
Gon went home and watched the concert afterwards. Killua said he needed to be around the home front for a bit since his dad is around.
"At least until this weird midlife crisis thing ends and he's nowhere to be seen again. Shouldn't last long. But while he's there, I have to be too." Killua explained. Gon will miss hogging Killua and his attention all to himself every day after school, but it should be fine. He'll be staying over for all of Thanksgiving break.
Gon watched the video and revered in how amazing and professional it was, similar to the first Zoldyck concert he watched. The Zoldyck concerts were so different than the one-man shows Gon usually puts on with a much higher budget compared to his nonexistent one and more effects, equipment, and man power for more variety and general audience enjoyment.
But Gon thinks he's been doing a good job. Gon let out a calming breath. He doesn't want to grow insecure with his performing abilities, not with the Showcase so close. A fear gripping shiver ran down his spine briefly but he was soon distracted when it seemed like the concert was ending a lot earlier than he recalled. He remembered what was happening just as the curtains raised to show Killua standing there again.
Gon smiled at Killua, so proud of him, even in retrospect. Killua looked so scared but ready, Killua was so brave. Gon heard Killua's songs to Illumi for the first time- Gon never had time to help Killua with his songs and process since Gon was studying and practicing himself. But Gon liked the first song, it was peppy and a real 'give it to the man' vibe and so fun. The second song had Gon in tears. He couldn't help it, it was Killua, his best friend. Whenever Killua was sad, Gon felt sad too, and just to hear it in song form and expressed so well... Gon had to house napkins on his lap. The others went by well and with good reception and Gon really believed Killua made his message clear to both his audience and family listening. Gon was especially happy Killua didn't have to do it alone, and had Milluki on the stage with him. They worked great together.
Just as the concert ended, Gon's phone buzzed with an incoming text, and Gon lifted it up to see Killua's name on the screen. Gon opened the message excitedly only to pout at the screen when he read the words.
'Dad wants me in the recording booth all day to get the songs I sang at the Zoldyck concert ready for sale on the next album. Won't be able to go over to your place :( See you at school tomorrow, cutie.'
Gon sighed, but he couldn't help but felt a little better at the cheesy pet name at the end. Gon'll see him tomorrow... Killua might be a little tired from doing consecutive recording sessions for 4 songs all day, but if anyone could do it, it's Killua, so... it'll be fine.
'Ok, try to get your rest after working so hard, ok?' Gon texted back. After he got the ok from Killua, Gon looked around his room, feeling his anxious nerves creeping up on him. They usually come around when he's left alone with his thoughts or when Killua's not with him. It's only been starting recently as the Showcase grew closer, and Gon hasn't felt nerves like this for a performance since he first started his career. But this event was as big as something Gon might consider his last performance. Another stress filled shiver racked his body before his eyes landed on his Gibson and Gon relaxed a bit. Music always made him feel better, just having an outlet keeps the anxiety and stress from building up. He'll dabble on some beats for a while till he feels better.
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"You guys are what?" Gon asked, pouting quite childishly, but he didn't care at the moment.
"Yea! Father wants us all to spend Thanksgiving together. It's gonna be terrible, like those disaster family reunion movies." Killua crossed his arms. "He's not letting any of us have our own plans. And Illumi's been acting weird lately, it's like someone's rebooted him and he's slowly powering back up. His observation and socializing is a bit slow, and he's been like that since father came back. Maybe this is all such a shock to him too, he doesn't even know how to act." Killua said, leaning against his locker. The halls were pretty empty, most teens not bothering to go to the last day of classes before Thanksgiving break, not when they could be organizing holiday concerts and specials. Gon groaned, turning around to bang his forehead against the locker. There was no way Gon wouldn't come to school when his favorite starlit teen was here. And now that Killua wasn't coming home with him for the break, he wanted every moment with him. Gon won't think about how restless he'll be without Killua during the break, without Killua telling him what he can do to practice and prepare for the Winter Showcase and keep him busy and occupied.
"Don't worry, Gon." Killua said, seeming to notice his inner turmoil. "I'll still meet you at the school auditorium for the dress rehearsal this Saturday. I technically only need to be home until Thanksgiving. I can't sleep over, but I don't need to be in the Zoldyck house the whole time." Killua smiled, passing one hand over Gon's spikes. Gon smiled over at him.
"Ok... And what time do I need to be there?" He asked.
"Rehearsal starts at 12 pm. I'll meet you at the front at 11 am." Killua said. Gon nodded, and huffed a breath out through his mouth. It seemed everything was trying to crumble out from under him as the showcase came around the corner... No, it's fine, he'll hold everything together himself if he has to. He has to make sure nothing goes wrong so that he can win. It's already high chance he won't win just by running against a senior, and a Zoldyck no less. Maybe he'll have a good chance anyway? With Illumi acting weird, maybe his performance won't be at his best, and he can slip a win-
"Gon? Gon! You're spacing out on me. C'mon, the bell rang for class." Killua said, looking at Gon weird. Gon swallowed and nodded before moving to follow. He has to be strong... or at least look the part for Killua. He needs to show he can do this so Killua does not freak out and over-worry.
Thanksgiving actually wasn't that bad. Gon relaxed a lot more than he thought he would. He put the Showcase out of his mind and just helped Mito around the house. On Wednesday, he helped her prep the ingredients, but she didn't want him helping with the cooking. So, she sent him off to go shopping for ingredients or cleaning around their small apartment.
When Gon went out to town, he made sure to make the most of it. He helped people around town, the neighboring stores with last day clean up before closing for the break, improv dancing and singing with street performers with ease like he used to. He never realized just how stressful the Academy made singing and performing for him until he was able to go back to his roots and just get down to jamming.
But he also knew no matter how stressful it was, it was what he loved to do. The school was just pushing him to be his best, and the work will be worth it at the end. He doesn't want to leave the school, or the music industry. He'll try his best… his best may not be enough, but he'll work even harder, then…
Dinner was fun even if it was just Mito and himself, they played games and watched television Thanksgiving specials after. He hoped Killua was having some sort of resemblance of a good time too.
Soon enough, Saturday morning came about, Gon wished Mito a good day and went to meet Killua at the school by 11. When Gon got there at about 10:50, Killua was standing there waiting for him already, and he looked upset. Gon frowned as he walked up to his boyfriend.
"Hey, you ok there, Kil?" Gon asked when he was in earshot. Killua looked over with more of a glare than he probably meant to.
"No! Dinner was terrible. You know, you spend all this time avoiding your family, you forget why you started sometimes. Then you're forced to sit in a room with them for an hour and your smacked with enlightenment once more." Killua complained, taking Gon's hand and bringing them inside. Gon listened patiently. "My mother is still a crazy banshee who can't shut up about my future. Like, shut up, I know , you're gonna control me until me or my career dies. Whichever happens last. And the obvious fawning over my father, like some attention derived manipulative shrew! She bats her eyes and all her propositions and plans gets the ok."
"Mh." Gon hummed, not really knowing what else to say. He still doesn't like when Killua bad mouths his mother, it's his mother, but he also knows he probably can't relate as well and this is mostly just letting off steam. He'll let him go off.
"My brother just goes along with all of it, like a good doll, but I suppose he's been better about being overbearing. But he'll do whatever my parents say, so if they tell him 'keep him in the booth 2 more hours,' nothing I can say will convince him otherwise. Tsk. And everyone else is so combative, I swear we almost had a food fight twice."
"I have a feeling you were the most combative, and was ready to throw food first." Gon commented to the side. Killua stopped and looked over at Gon with a quirked eyebrow before laughing.
"You know what, Gon? You're not wrong. I probably started most of those fights, but I refuse to just sit still and bit my tongue. Not when that's what they've been trying to make me do all my life. I'm sick of it, and I'll fight it forever." He let out a cleansing sigh, and Gon was happy he seemed better after venting.
"How was your break?" Killua asked, turning to him. Gon looked up in thought briefly.
"It was fine." He chirped. Whatever he might think was a problem was small potatoes compared to what Killua was dealing with right now. His larger than life influential father was back in his life, turning Killua's norm on his head right now, he didn't need to be saddled further down with whatever Gon had going on. "How was your father?" Gon asked.
"Oh geez, I can't read him at all. It's like meeting someone new who you thought you knew. It's awkward at times, the only one who can really engage in good conversation with him is mother. And he's just this big intimidating figure I feel is judging me everytime he looks over. I feel like I was mostly on edge and combative because of his presence. I don't know. I don't know how this will go." Killua sighed as they reached the auditorium. Gon nodded. He'll try to be there for Killua in this time for him, like how Killua's always been there for him. He can hold it together for the both of them. Yea, he can do it.
Walking in, they weren't the only ones that were early, Illumi was there. Killua explained he just came with him, and went in without him. Illumi seemed just as eager to leave the house as Killua.
Hisoka trailed after the silky black haired teen as Illumi went around, seeming to do stage check for himself, like this was his stage and sole concert. Everyone else who was early just sat in the audience seats and waited for the Showcase committee to conduct the rehearsal.
"Alright, I'll do my sound check and be on my way." Illumi told one of the head stagehands.
"Er, we didn't start yet. We're not suppose to…"
"There's no point in wasting my time and making me wait here any longer. I have more pressing things to do." Illumi said. The stagehand sighed and muttered something about the Zoldycks thinking they're above everyone else and led him off to get his music set up.
Hisoka slinked over to where Gon and Killua was sitting, Killua not noticing right away as he had his phone out and was scrolling social media.
"This is so exciting..." Hisoka purred in his smooth voice. "Don't you think? I think this is the biggest match up of the century." He chuckled. Killua looked up squinting up at the older male.
"Is there something you need, Hisoka?" Killua asked icily. "Gon doesn't need you here distracting him."
"Oh, don't be so cold, cutie, I'm sure Gon doesn't mind." Hisoka said, looking down at Gon. Gon looked between Killua and Hisoka. He didn't understand what the problem was, if he didn't let Hisoka bother him with his words, it wasn't a problem.
"No, I don't mind, Killua." Gon told him. Killua tsked while Hisoka smiled smugly.
"Right, and I'm here to hang with my buddy Gon, not you. So you can ignore me." Hisoka shrugged.
"Fine." Killua scoffed, looking ahead at the stage and trying to dissect Illumi's music as it played over the speakers. It seems like he's gonna do what Killua was going to have Gon do and not actually rehearse his performance, just make sure his music works how he wanted over the speakers.
"So are you nervous?" Hisoka asked, sinking down into the seat next to Gon. Gon bit his lip but tried not to let anything else show.
"I mean, sure, but who wouldn't be?"
"Well, Illumi's sure not. And confidence really helps with performance. And there is something huge on the line, I would be nervous of screwing it up." Hisoka said, ready to have some fun and cause turmoil in his new favorite plaything.
"Well… All I have to do is not mess up." Gon shrugged. "I can do that. I mean… I mess up a lot sometimes, but with something as big as this, I'm bound to pull it out, right?" Gon asked.
"What are you asking me for?" Hisoka shrugged. "Just realize this is actually happening. It's time to wake up Gon and make sure you're ready." Hisoka said, getting up. That will surely get Gon shaken up unnecessarily and he'll have fun watching the hi-jinks fall afterwards. It was fun to see what nervous cuties do when shaken. Gon gulped and reached for Killua's hand. He thought better of it halfway and put the hand back to his side. He can't worry Killua. He's got to do this himself. He can do this.
But there was something unsettled in him as he thought about actually performing. Was he really enough? He felt his mind blanking as he thought about it.
Illumi's sound check ended soon enough and then he was leaving, curiously with Hisoka in close tow.
Gon watched in a daze as contestant after contestant went up and did their rehearsal. All Gon could vaguely remember was that they were all really good. Then Killua was pulling at his sleeve telling him it was their turn to go up.
"Huh? Oh, yea."
Gon got up and started going down the aisle towards the stage, but Killua was trailing after him and looking at him funny.
Was Gon ok?
Killua went up the stage to the stagehand to give her a copy of the music. She worked to copy it onto the computer so they have it ready and then played it. Killua stayed in the wings, listening to it as Gon practiced his dance moves on the bigger performing space.
"Wider swing of your arms!" Killua called out for Gon to fix as he watched. Killua tried to modify the dance to fit a larger performance space than the one they were practicing in, but it still wasn't right. That's what rehearsal was for, wasn't it? And now that Killua was listening, the bass wasn't bouncing off the auditorium walls right. It will be pitchy with the distortion if they don't fix it. Killua took out his phone and began to write this stuff down.
Gon frowned as he looked over at Killua while dancing. He looked unsatisfied. Was this going to be enough?
A fear shiver ran through his body and he bit his lip. It hit him that they didn't have much time and they probably aren't ready yet. Is there more he could do? Should he practice more? Should he have done more drills in his free time? Could he change the lyrics to be better?
Gon need to work harder or he won't have any more time.
After his run through, Killua told Gon what he needed to do to fix music and routine. Mostly coming back to the stage to practice after school and editing with Milluki. Gon nodded, eager to do what he needed to make sure everything is perfect.
By the end of it, Killua was looking at Gon weirdly.
"Gon, you ok?" Killua asked. Gon stiffened, caught by surprise that Killua picked up anything wrong.
"Huh? Yea, Killua! Of course!" He nodded. Everything will be fine. After the Showcase is over, everything will be fine. It has to be. Killua gave him one more sideways look.
"If you say so…" He muttered. "I won't be able to come over for a couple more days, and then I have a curfew to get home by even when I can. So… I'll try my best to help you during school time and after school. Ok?" He asked. "But after that, you need to pick up some practicing on your own."
"Mh." Gon nodded. He didn't expect anything less. In the end, this all falls on him to perform and win. If he loses, it will be all his fault.
That night, Gon made sure to run through his dance practice and a white hot panic flashed through him when he couldn't remember a segment and his dance snagged from it's fluidity.
"No, no, no… I can't be forgetting my moves now… not this close…" Gon muttered to himself. He stayed up all night working to run the dance moves and make sure they were burned to his memory. It wasn't like he would be able to sleep anyways. His pre-game jitters kicked in early this time around.
And that's how it went for days to follow. Gon practicing endlessly and to the point of exhaustion. The feel and pressure of everything on him pushing him on and dragging him down at the same time. He felt like he could collapse or break down soon.
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Killua's been starting to worry about Gon. It seems everyday Killua sees him, Gon gets worse with bags under his eyes and jitters flowing through his limbs. The glow Gon usually has about him was seriously faded and dim. Killua knows he hasn't been able to be with Gon for the past couple days, and it couldn't have been easy for Gon trying to deal with the stress of the Showcase as it comes closer. And while Killua would love to be there for Gon, Gon hasn't been talking to Killua about it. Killua could guess all day what's wrong with Gon, but if he doesn't say, Gon's suffering by himself.
Killua didn't like that, and he figures as Gon's boyfriend, he had to do something.
After school, Killua asked Gon to go on a walk with him. Killua made sure to go the way they took on their first Saturday out together towards the playground. He knew it was a school day, so there wouldn't be as many kids out and they could have some alone time.
Killua looked over at Gon from the corner of his eyes, and he was happy to see that Gon was looking a bit better. Moving always did make him feel more at ease, and being outdoors is a plus.
Not too bad… Killua thought, giving himself some relationship points for getting this far. Now, let's see if I can get this talking stuff right… He took a breath as he saw the park coming up.
"So…" Killua started. "You feeling ok?" Gon seemed to tense up and Killua ran what he said through his head over and over to see where he went wrong in asking.
"Sorry, Killua." Gon sighed, rubbing his head, and Killua never seen him so tired. "I made you worried about me. I don't want you to be needlessly concerned about me when you have so much on your plate already. Please don't worry anymore." Gon turned to smile at Killua, and it broke his heart.
"No, Gon, that's not what I…!" Killua huffed a small noise of annoyance. Why was he so bad at this? "I don't…" He started carefully. "Care about the 'other things' on my plate. The only thing I've been worried about is what is going on with you. Will you… please tell me?" Killua asked. "I can't read your mind."
Gon gave him a long look before bringing his downcast gaze back on the ground in front of them.
"I… I've been really worried and anxious about the Showcase. I keep feeling like there's this heavy weight on me, weighing me down and it doesn't feel good. I try not to think about the Showcase too much, because it's stressing me out but I can't help it, if I don't win it, I… I have to win it, Killua. I haven't been able to sleep well, and I just feel a lot of pressure. It's hard… I'm not sure I can do it..." Gon let out to Killua. Putting it into words, it made Gon so frustrated, he could cry. He doesn't think he's strong enough. Killua listened carefully and felt a little hurt. He hated that Gon was feeling this much, but felt like he couldn't tell Killua. Hasn't he always been by his side? Ready and willing to deal with anything for Gon? Killua knows more than anyone how Gon feels...
Killua looked around the playground as he thought about what to do… Well, might as well speak in Gon's language. Killua squeezed Gon's hand as he began to sing.
"I've been told that I'm not good enough a million times…" Killua started softly, and Gon looked over, surprised at Killua's response. But he made sure to listen carefully. "I've been trying to kid myself with a million lies. I've been saying "I'm so strong" when I'm dying inside. I was engineered that way, I've been left behind." He stepped up the two steps onto the playground platform and turned to face Gon. Gon opened his mouth to say something, anything, to comfort Killua in how he's been feeling- Killua's entrusting Gon with these inner thoughts and feelings. But Killua held up a finger to stop Gon from saying anything. Gon closed his mouth, patient for the next lines. Killua smiled softly.
"Well you are, you are more than you will ever know. You are, you are…! Don't tell me that you're gonna run away from it now; You're gonna stand here and fight for it." Killua sang, stepping one step down back to Gon. "Don't tell me that you can't, and that you're gonna back down, You're gonna stand here and fight for it." Killua stepped the last step and stood directly in front of Gon, on the same level.
"And I know it's been cold in your soul, And you know that I've been there too." Killua sang, searching Gon's eyes. Gon nodded earnestly and Killua smiled back, happy with Gon's attention. "Don't tell me that you're gonna run away from it now…" He let a teasing smile cross his features. "I'm gonna stand here and fight with you."
Gon's eyes widened slightly before his smile widened and he cried out happily. "Killua!" He cheered. He scooped Killua in a hug and squeezed tight. He felt so happy! He released the laughing Killua from his hold only to take his hand and run further into the play set. Killua followed happily.
How could Gon forget? Gon doesn't have to fight this battle alone, but for some reason he's been trying to carry this load alone. He doesn't have to worry if he's not strong enough himself, because Killua's with him. Gon's a little dumb, but he knows the smartest thing he's done is stay with Killua. Gon looked back at Killua as he sang his own words to him.
"I start to unravel 'cause I'm battling the darkest storm." Gon admitted sheepishly, and Killua gave him a look. "But I'm still here and it's clear I've gotta win this war." Gon winked and looked back ahead of them before sitting at an overhang. Killua sat right down next to him.
"My tongue's been tied and my hands been forced." Gon put his wrists together, pretending they were tied. Killua reached over and took his hands, pulling them apart for him. Gon smiled affectionately at that. "Everything seems much better when I'm holding yours…" He sang softly, and Killia blushed, unable to keep eye contact. Gon squeezed Killua's hand to get his attention back, singing earnestly, as earnestly as Killua did for him.
"Well you are, you are more than you will ever know…" Killua joined Gon in harmony, "You are, you are…!" They jumped down from the overhang, singing with each other.
"Don't tell me that you're gonna run away from it now, You're gonna stand here and fight for it! Don't tell me that you can't, and that you're gonna back down! You're gonna stand here and fight for it. And I know it's been cold in your soul, And you know that I've been there too! Don't tell me that you're gonna run away from it now, I'm gonna stand here and fight with you!" They sang, working their way around the playground equipment feeling more at ease than they have in a while. They've both been holding alot, and they feel lighter than air with the other by their side. They fell next to each other in a giggling fit. They faced each other as they continued singing.
"Someone said 'reach for the stars' but I reach for the clouds, So if I fall, at least I know I'm back on the ground. I float back up and then I swim back down, 'Cause I won't sink, no I won't drown…" They sat up and held each other's hands but looked up at the sky. They were content just silently feeling the encouragement next to them.
"Don't tell me that you're gonna run away from it now… You're gonna stand here and fight for it. Don't tell me that you can't, and that you're gonna back down…!" They jumped up, running back towards the front of the playground excitedly.
"Don't tell me that you're gonna run away from it now! You're gonna stand here and fight for it! Don't tell me that you can't, and that you're gonna back down, You're gonna stand here and fight for it.!"
"And I know…" Gon climbed up one step to the entrance of the playground set, singing. "It's been cold…" Killua continued, going one step further than Gon, smiling back at him teasingly. "In your soul," Gon laughed, climbing up further than Killua, on the flat platform of the raised structure. "And you know…" Killua sang, standing next to Gon, and he faced him as they sang the next line together, "that I've been there too… Don't tell me that you're gonna run away from it now, I'm gonna stand here and fight with you!"
Gon swooped Killua down into a dipping kiss. How could he have gotten so lucky with someone like Killua? He knew now he won't fight alone, and he won't carry his burdens alone, and he won't let Killua carry his alone either.
"Thank you, Killua" Gon told him after he stood him up straight again. "I needed that." Killua smiled at seeing the genuine smile on Gon's face. He felt like he hasn't seen that in too long.
"Don't mention it. I'm suppose to do stuff like this…" He shrugged, putting his hands in his pockets. Of course I'll always lift you up, Gon. You're smile is worth it.
The following days entering December, Killua was finally able to go with Gon and stay with him after school, but still had to leave around 6 to get home. But it helped Gon's mindset and outlook just having Killua around. Killua was like Gon's stress reliever, he felt at ease with him around and he was pretty addicted.
Killua checked on the progress Gon made when he was practicing himself and congratulated Gon on memorizing the dance so well. But he also gave him pointers on how to make the dance more fun and lively on stage instead of mechanically rehearsed.
"They'll teach us more about hatsu later, but if I had to guess yours, is that you bring the good time for everyone in the audience, you augment the experience people have at your concerts. It's your greatest strength, so make sure you have a good time or your audience won't."
Gon nodded taking in every word. They finished their final edits on the accompany music and Gon was starting to wonder why he was ever worrying in the first place. Going to school the next day caught him by a bit of surprise.
Gon looked up at the large silky looking banner that announced the Winter dance that hung over one of the corridors of the school.
"Oh yea. I forgot that the Winter Showcase came with the Winter Dance." Gon said. Killua shrugged looking it over as well. He glanced back down at his phone.
"You don't have to go if you don't want to. I know you'll want to focus on rehearsal and stuff…" Killua said, giving Gon a side glance. Gon smiled appreciatively. He felt so much better knowing he didn't have to fight this alone but,
"It's ok, Killua. It's one night for a couple of hours. It won't be a huge time taken out of my schedule." He nodded. "Besides, why would I pass up any opportunity to take you out, or make memories with you?" Gon asked with a flirty smile. Killua scoffed playfully, and rolled his eyes but Gon could see the blush on his cheeks.
"If that's you asking me to the dance, you're lucky I like you, cause that was sad." He smiled, a twinkle in his eye.
"No! I'm going to ask you much better than that!" Gon said, determined now. "And it's going to be sweet, and a surprise!" Killua's smile fell a bit.
"It's not gonna be huge and in front of everyone, right?" He chuckled. Gon looked up like he was thinking about it.
"Maybe…!" He teased and got a shove on his shoulder in return.
"Don't you dare! I'll say no!" Killua said over Gon's laughter.
"Oh, you're being pretty gross again, aren't you?" Ponzu laughed as she walked over to them. "It's a good thing I've arrived. Gon, we'd love for your help on Winter Dance set up again!"
"Oooh, really?" Gon whined. He didn't mind helping but… he didn't want to right now. He had stuff to do and with how much he's been doing in the span of a couple short days, he was feeling lazy in terms of anything else.
"It's alright, I'll come and help too. That way, anything you need help with or double checking, I'll be around. Ok?" Killua suggested. This way, practice never really stopped. Gon smiled at that and nodded.
"Good idea! Alright, let's help set up this… what's the theme?" Gon asked Ponzu as she led them away.
"Winter Wonderland!"
"Lame and unoriginal. You sure you want to go, Gon?" Killua teased. Before Gon could say anything, Ponzu looked across Gon to address Killua.
"Wha- how rude! Melody thought of that theme!"
"Really? It's not so bad." Killua said, shamelessly. Ponzu fumed while Gon laughed at their antics.
Gon tried to count down the days to the dance rather than the Showcase to keep his nerves at bay. It was better to look forward to a good thing then apprehensively watch an anxious event come closer. They got plenty done between setting up the Dance backdrops like balloons and streamers, and rehearsing the performance that would be the day right after. And Gon had to be ready to properly ask Killua to the dance. But he knows better than to try and do it publically, Killua might really say no if Gon does that and Gon only wants Killua happy when he asks.
It was the Monday before the Winter Dance and Showcase when Gon brought Killua up to the roof. Gon kept Killua's eyes covered as he led them up the steps, making sure both of their jackets were wound tight around them to keep out the winter winds.
"Gon, I know you're setting something up to ask me…" Killua couldn't keep the laugh out of his voice as he let his hands wander aimlessly in front of him.
"I know you know, but you don't know what I have planned, so this is fine." Gon said, watching the steps for both of them not to trip. "Ok, last step, and then, can you open the door?" He asked. Killua sighed, and padded his hands on the door before finding the knob and pushing it open. Gon smiled at seeing his step up was still there.
"Perfect, ok… You ready, Killua?" Gon asked. Killua sighed dramatically before nodding with more emphasis than he needed. Gon bit his lip to keep himself from crying out excitedly.
"Ok… surprise!" Gon cried, uncovering Killua's eyes. Killua blinked a few times to get his vision back but then gasped at the surreal scene before him.
The roof spot where they normally sat was filled with bushes and beds of flowers, all purples and pinks with spots of white and yellow flowers. The cold winter air and wide expanse of blue sky in front of them made the colors pop beautifully as they blew in the wind, a few petals flying off in the breeze, picturesque.
"W-wh… Gon…! What… you… how…?" Killua gasped. Nothing… No one's ever done something like this for him.
"Well… let's just say 'with a lot of help'." Gon chuckled, putting his hands in his pockets sheepishly. "Um…" He took Killua's hand and brought him forward to stand in the midst of it all, as Killua was too shocked to move on his own. "These are carnations, and these ones are Chrysanthemums! These two purple and pink ones are Dahlia and Viscaria, and the white ones are Gardenia…" Gon explained carefully, looking up at Killua every so often to make sure Killua wasn't confused at any point. Killua just looked awed, so Gon assumed he was picking it up. He hopes he likes it. "They all mean different things, but I really got these colors because they were all really pretty and reminded me of your eyes…" Gon said, taking both of Killua's hands in his and standing in front of him. Killua bit his lip, completely floored by Gon. He wasn't expecting anything like this. This scale of gesture was something Killua never even dreamed he'd deserve. Gon was so amazing.
"So… Killua, will you come to the Winter Dance with me as my date?" He asked, actually looking shy at the end. Killua's eyes widened.
"As if you even have to ask, dummy!" Killua cried before cupping the bronze teen's face and giving him a deep kiss. Gon's eyes widened before they closed to enjoy the kiss, wrapping his arms around Killua's middle. They fell back onto the flowers and made out in the bed of them all.
-o0o0o0o-
The Winter Showcase is tomorrow… Gon thought as he fixed his vest, waiting for Killua to come out. No, the Winter Dance is tonight. Focus on that, or you won't have a good time and there wouldn't have been any reason to come tonight. He shook his head out a bit.
Gon wore a dark blue long sleeve with a white vest, which was covered by his large jacket to keep warm during the winter night, and sleek black pants with dress shoes. He was again waiting for Killua to come out so he could drive them to the Dance, his car waiting in the circle drive in front of the front door.
He almost became lost in thought once more when the door opened. Gon looked over and he finally understood the term, Jaw dropping gorgeous . Killua painted his eyelashes like they were frosted over, and he had eyeshadow, gray and blue, fading together beautifully. His hair seemed fluffy and styled, and he wore a suit and tie that was white and gray, covered in sparkle like snow.
"You… Wow, you look… wow…" Gon breathed, unable to form a proper sentence, just staring unashamed at his boyfriend. Killua smiled tightly, a blush on his cheeks.
"Thanks Gon. A little more embarrassing…" He smiled. Gon snapped his mouth shut, not even aware words were coming out of his mouth, let alone that they were embarrassing.
"Sorry. You look too amazing for words. You ready?" Gon asked. Killua nodded, taking Gon's arm.
"You look good too, real-" Killua said, but then Gon stopped them on their way down the steps.
"Oh, wait, can I take a picture?" He asked. Killua blinked before throwing his head back to laugh.
"Sure, Gon, but we're both gonna be in it, then." Killua said. Gon smiled wider at that.
"Ok!" They put their heads together so they're both seen in the screen of Gon's phone. They did smiles, funny faces, and their best cool looks between giggled. Gon loved the funny face one and put that as his phone background.
"This looks really good." Gon smiled, happy to have made another memory.
"Yea, and your lollygagging will make us late to the dance." Killua said, leaning against the hood of Gon's car.
"Oh, please, there's no such thing. We'll just be fashionably late." Gon said, taking advantage of Killua's position and putting his hands on either side of Killua on the car to box him in. Killua responded in kind, putting his arms around Gon's neck, a sly smile on his lips.
"Gon, you watch too many starstruck movies…" Killua giggled as their lips closed together again. But whatever if they were a little late…
-o0o0o0o-
~This may be the night that my dreams might let me know
All the stars approach you, all the stars approach you, all the stars approach you
This may be the night that my dreams might let me know
All the stars are closer, all the stars are closer, all the stars are closer
The night sky was bejeweled with diamond stars as the prospective stars made their way into the decorated recreation building the school rented out for the dance. The roof had a glass section cut out, allowing the attendees to see the stars and moon above them as they danced, especially during the slow dances when they turned the lights down low, the moon was their spotlight.
There was pillowy fabric laid about the perimeter of the event to look like snow, the tables were clothed with flowy cloth and everything seemed like a dream with a winter theme, the words 'winter wonderland' painted on the base of the stage holding some live performers and speakers that play ambient music.
The Academy sure knows how to throw a party… Gon thought as he walked up to the double door entrance that welcomed them with the air of an exclusive party. I'm just glad I'm with Killua… Gon thought, looking over at his gorgeous date holding his arm, looking around the final product carefully.
"I'm glad I'm here with you, Killua…" Gon said softly as they came into the main room. Killua looked back over at Gon before a soft smile came onto his face.
"Stupid, I'm happy to be here with you too. Stop sounding so sentimental lately, it's embarrassing." He chuckled. Gon's smile turned affectionate. He couldn't help it. With the Showcase the day after tonight, he just feels the need to soak up every moment with Killua. He never really thought about it, what would happen to the two of them if he were to lose… So he won't, at least not tonight.
~Tell me what you gon' do to me
Confrontation ain't nothin' new to me
You can bring a bullet, bring a sword, bring a morgue
But you can't bring the truth to me
The first thing the two did was go to the food table. They grabbed some munchies and then went off to find their friends. One of the best things Gon liked about the dances were the celebrity fashion senses, and seeing how their friends dressed for the occasion. It was like dressing for a premier with this school, they didn't know anything less than the sharpest looks for special nights.
"I think if I never got into being famous, I would go into being a fashion designer." Killua snickered, nursing a drink in one hand as they sat around the table with Pokkle, Ponzu and Zushi.
"Well, I think you wouldn't be horrible sometimes…" Gon teased.
"What?" Killua laughed, scandalized.
"I mean you look good today, but sometimes you're a little too fashion forward…" Gon continued and Killua laughed.
~Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you
I drink too much and that's an issue but I'm okay
Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them
But I hope I never see them again
"Oh! I love this song. Let's go dance." Killua told Gon, taking his hand and bringing him out of the seat. Killua really just wanted Gon to relax tonight, and he didn't want to point it out to Gon, but he's been seeing everyone here giving them weird looks. They were obviously thinking of tomorrow, but could they not be so obvious? Gon's trying to enjoy tonight, not dread tomorrow. Gon didn't seem to notice it yet as he happily followed Killua out to the floor.
They danced to the songs that came on, and Killua could practically forget they were in public, floating in and out of reality as Gon's hands roamed on his body.
~So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
Hips, arms, back, Killua is starting to realize he loves dancing. Then Kurapika was tapping on his shoulder.
Killua looked back at him, Kurapika's gray tux shimmering in the low purple blue light.
"Sorry for interrupting your dance, but do you mind if I have the next dance with Killua?" He asked. Killua blinked, then quirked an eyebrow in a silent message to Kurapika.
What gives?
Kurapika inclined his head slightly while widening his eyes a bit.
We need to talk.
Killua frowned a bit then looked back at Gon who looked a bit upset that his time was being cut off. Then Gon looked at Killua like he was waiting for him to rudely tell Kurapika off for the both of them, because they both knew Gon was too nice for that. Oh, his heart.
"Sure. You don't mind, right, Gon?"
Gon's face he made in reaction was a little funny.
"Er, well, I guess I can't stop you. You're here for a good time too." Gon shrugged.
"Thank you, Gon. Don't worry, I'll return him unscratched." Kurapika hummed in his silky voice as he led Killua away. Gon pouted, but then Ponzu was tapping at his elbow. He looked back at her.
"Hey. Want to dance?" She asked. Gon huffed. Might as well. Dancing with friends was a good way to pass the time as you wait for the next time you can dance with you boyfriend. He smiled goodnaturedly at her.
"Alright." He took her hands into his and led the dance. Gon kept looking over at the other two as he danced with Ponzu.
"They don't like each other, right? That's what I remember last time I checked." Gon asked Ponzu, looking at how Kurapika was leaning to whisper in Killua's ear and Killua was nodding. He couldn't help the small flare of jealousy and possessiveness in his chest. Ponzu's patronizing giggle didn't help his rising frustration.
"Right, they don't like each other. They're just good friends." She said.
"I was Killua's good friend before we got together." Gon said although he already knew he was being silly and over jealous.
"Right, but you were his best friend. You have nothing to worry about. Promise." She hummed. Gon squinted down at her.
"You know something… what do you know?" Gon asked with what he thought was a pretty intimidating tone.
"What? Nothing!" She said, completely unfazed. Gon sighed, putting his head down.
"Fine, that's fine. I know Killua will tell me." Gon said, looking back at the two who were smiling and laughing about something. This jealousy thing felt disgusting.
After the song ended, Killua finally came over and tried to act like nothing happened.
"What did Kurapika want?" Gon asked, eager and curious.
"Hm? Nothing." Killua said. Gon's mouth dropped open.
"Seriously? Nothing?" Gon asked.
"C'mon, Gon, it's not anything. We were just talking." Killua stuck to his story, which left Gon pouting. Killua just teased him for it. And sometimes during the night, Killua would turn Gon around towards him or suddenly have them change directions and he was starting to smell something fishy in the air. It wasn't until the dance was nearing its end that things finally started to make sense.
The lights in the main room dimmed and the lights on stage brightened. Gon looked over as Killua covered his wide smile behind his hands. Most of the students present was around the stage looking over at them.
"Wha… what's going on?" Gon asked. Melody took the stage next to Kurapika, and they took up the mics.
"Gon, we know that the Showcase is tomorrow, and you might be nervous about it." Kurapika said first.
"But we wanted to let you know, the whole school is behind you and they support you." Melody finished. Gon couldn't believe what was happening as the crowd before him and around him erupted into applause of was… a surprise for him?
"We don't think we ever really told you how much we appreciated your presence and influence you've had on the school and everyone around you." Kurapika continued.
"And so, even though these dances don't elect Kings and Queens of the night, we wanted to let you know everyone here elected you and Killua the honorary Ice Kings of tonight." Melody smiled.
"What?!" Killua squeaked behind Gon. Gon held in a snicker. Guess they didn't tell him that much. Kurapika unveiled two aluminum crowns bedazzled like the snow.
"And we wanted to let you know, no matter what happens tomorrow, you're our king and winner." Kurapika said. The crowd erupted into cheers again and Gon rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. He had no idea everyone felt so strongly. With everyone supporting him so much, he felt like he didn't have much to worry about tonight anymore. How can he, when his friends were so amazing. Then the crowd was urging them forward to collect their crowns, and Gon had to pull Killua forward as Killua was covering his red face in mortification. They placed the silver crowns on their heads and everyone cheered again, some people taking pictures. Gon couldn't get the wide grin off his face and when he looked over at Killua, Killua looked too happy at seeing Gon happy to be embarrassed.
"And what's a crowing without the special Kings' Dance?" Melody asked, gesturing back at someone at the soundbooth.
"A solo dance? Oh, nonono, Gon…!" Killua muttered under his breath. "I'm gonna die…!" Everyone watching him dancing? While Gon will most likely do something sappy? He can't even think about it. But then Gon was holding his hand out in a silent question to dance, and the music's soft humming was starting. The lights were dimming, and Gon's gorgeous features were bathed in soft winter tones and Killua found himself getting pulled out to the cleared dance floor for a solo dance.
~I could climb the Himalayan mountains
Or the pyramids in West Peru
I could travel back in time and hear Al Green sing
It wouldn't mean a thing without you
Gon let his hand rest on Killua's hip and took Killua's other hand, and they makeshifted ballroom dancing. Killua would probably say they swayed more than properly ballroom danced but hey, they weren't classically trained in it, so he'll take just swaying softly with Gon.
~I could sail across the Indian Ocean
And bathe in the reflection of the moon
I could find the buried treasure of ancient kings
But it wouldn't mean a thing without you
No, it wouldn't mean a thing without you
Killua's happy they decided to do this for Gon. They've obviously been planning this for a while, and they just needed Killua in on it to get certain things set up on stage without Gon noticing. Although they could have told him he was also going to be apart of the crowning thing. Well, it was probably for the better, he would have put up an unnecessary fight if they told him. And watching Gon dance with him now, with the night sky visible above them as they danced with the moon spotlighting them… it was perfect. He hopes Gon is happy… he shouldn't have anything to worry about.
~You bring out the best in me
Help me see the world differently
Be a better man than I'd ever be on my own
I'll give you the rest of me
You're the reason I rest easily
It's the love and loyalty you've shown...
"Thank you… Killua. I'm so happy… and thankful for everyone here… I just hope I don't disappoint tomorrow." Gon chuckled lowly, his forehead resting against Killua's.
"No, baby, that's not why they did this. They wanted you to know there was no pressure. So you can give your all tomorrow. Don't focus on do's or dont's or what you could have done better anymore. Just… leave it all out there on the stage…" Killua breathed against his lips. Gon nodded, already feeling dizzy with how close Killua was. He was feeling warm all over, and his stomach had the free falling feeling again.
"Ok… I promise, Killua." He murmured, before closing the distance between them and kissing him deeply. Killua shivered from the emotion Gon put in the kiss, putting his hands on the back of Gon's neck to savor it more. Some people in the crowd had started dancing, but the others watching cooed at the scene.
Gon smiled a bit in the kiss but Killua didn't seem to notice. Gon parted from the kiss and relished in how Killua opened his eyes all lidded and dreamy, and Gon did that to him .
"Hey, Killua…" Gon said lowly.
"Mhh…?" Killua hummed in reply.
"Will you sleep with me tonight? I won't sleep well without you…" Gon asked. Especially not on the night before the big Showcase. Killua looked up at Gon, a little more alert.
"Yea, of course, Gon…" Killua smiled. Gon felt his heart clench. How'd he get so lucky? He really doesn't want to leave Killua or this school.
"Alright, let's take our leave then." Gon chuckled, taking Killua's hand securely into his and getting off the dancefloor.
~No, it wouldn't mean a thing without you.
Gon's never slept so soundly before.
-o0o0o0o-
The next day, Killua assured Gon he'd do his makeup and everything for him. They woke early for a Saturday morning, and Gon washed and got dressed first. They drove to the school and then Killua was doing his makeup for him. Killua worked on keeping Gon calm while slowly and methodically practicing their piece for the last time. It was certainly the chillest practice Gon has had with Killua, but time still flew by quicker than it would on a normal day, and soon the school was opening its doors for the audience.
The crowd's ambient and static conversation filled the air with excitement as they mulled about the theater's lobby and aisles, trying to find a seat for the show. The curtains were drawn on the stage that looked larger than ever before, apathetic as it holds fate in the form of performances. The music playing in the meantime, while everyone waited for the concert to start, was a thumping bass creating a cool vibe and making everyone even more hype for the show.
Gon leaned against a wall backstage, breathing slowly through his nose. He opened his eyes to see his beautiful bae standing there, bathed in light from the stage light on one side of his face.
"You ready, Gon?" Killua breathed, giving Gon a slight smile. Gon smiled back, feeling like stretching rubber.
"Yea. As ready as I'll ever be." He got off the wall of the backstage hall and wrapped Killua in a hug, putting his face in the crook of his neck, breathing in the scent of Killua to calm and center himself. They parted and Killua lifted a tag from Gon's back pocket.
"I'll be in the crowd for most of the Showcase." He lifted the slip of plastic up that said 'Backstage Pass' in green. "When it comes to your turn or if you need me, I'll be back here for you thanks to this, ok? I'll be right here." He slipped it over his neck. Gon smiled again, more genuinely.
"Right. Thanks Killu, I'll see you." He leaned forward, bringing Killua towards him by his forearm, and kissed him. When he parted, he noticed a black figure to his right, and the two boys looked over only to see Illumi standing there. Gon froze a bit, while Killua blushed in embarrassment. Illumi didn't show much of a reaction, just turned to Killua and opened his arms for a hug.
"Where's my good luck kiss?" He asked with a tilted head. Killua blushed deeper and crossed his arms while looking off.
"As if, Illu. You don't need luck, and I'm not kissing you. Bye Gon." He said before parting, moving around Illumi to get down the steps of the stage and sit in the reserved seats in front. Mito was also there, waiting in one of the front row seats, and Killua sat next to her.
"Oooh, I hope Gon does well…" Mito said. She's not exactly sure the details of what's happening, but of course she'll always want the best for her son, and it seemed like the school was in the same boat.
"Me too…." Killua muttered, looking up at the closed curtains with anticipation. Please Gon… Killua earnestly thought in his head. He felt Mito grab his hand and he squeezed back.
Soon the lights of the auditorium flashed to shades of blue, white, and purple for winter colors, and the overhead speakers told everyone to find a seat, and quiet down, recordings and pictures were allowed and a friendly reminder not to plagiarize songs. Killua knew that last part was directed at the students because he knows half of the sleazy songwriters and artists that comes to the showcase can't be controlled if they really want to do something nasty like steal a song. Student's cries increased for a moment as the lack of seats forced people on the ground or on their friends laps and Killua couldn't remember a time the auditorium was so full.
Killua lifted his head a bit to look at the judges table as they got ready, and he saw the balding head of Netero, Bisky to his right, and someone that looks familiar to his left… it was definitely an alumni… Oh! That was Satortz! Wow, Gon will be so excited to meet him after! Killua bit his lip. If Gon wins.
"Welcome to the Winter showcase! Without further ado, let's introduce our first performer and give him a warm welcome!" A stagehand MC said when they came out on stage.
The show started up, and Killua counted the performers that went by in his head to keep track of when Gon would come out. He almost felt bad for anyone else performing in the Showcase. No one was really here to see them except friends or family. They were more like opening acts to the main show they wanted to see, and anything really impressive or enjoyable was an unexpected treat for the others. But everyone knew they weren't in the running to win with a Zoldyck in the mix. There were some slow beautiful songs, and some fast paced peppy songs, and everyone made sure to give appropriate responses, but sure enough, when Illumi was announced next, the roar was deafening. Killua covered one of his ears with his free hand and Mito did the same.
"That's who's Gon's opponent?" She asked with a wince. Killua nodded.
"I'm sure they're excited to see some fireworks…" Killua said.
"Maybe Illumi forgot how to sing overnight?" Ponzu said nervously, sitting with the rest of Gon's friends further in the back since they couldn't sit in reserved.
"You wish." Pokkle said. "I just can't believe we'll get to see a Zoldyck performance at school admission prices, what a steal! This will be amazing! Like a real Zoldyck concert." He said.
"Original, too." Kurapika agreed.
"Guys! We're supposed to be supporting Gon, not be excited on seeing his opponent!" Melody scolded in her soft voice, nearly lost beneath the screams of the excited crowds.
"Yea!" Ponzu agreed.
"Sorry…" Pokkle chuckled. "We just know, whatever it is, it'll be good. Let's hope Gon really did come prepared."
The curtains opened to Illumi wearing chinese pop inspired clothing, his long silky black hair up with prongs, bangs framing his face, his sleeveless shirt was obviously silk with an intricate design on both the shirt and his long flowing sleeve warmers. The pants fit and showed off the curves of his legs and the power and grace in them. His starting pose showed off all his great lines and shapes, a perfect doll ready to start. The crowd was going crazy with excitement. Killua saw he also had backup dancers to his right and left, 2 on each side wearing similar but severely more simple outfits than Illumi. He obviously wanted to be the main attraction. The music started, EDM, the beat already making people want to dance in their seats. Killua bit his bottom lip. He hopes everyone thinks Gon's is better.
"I stand here waiting for you to bang the gong, To crash the critics saying, 'is it right or is it wrong?'" Illumi started, tilting his head attractively, showing just the right emotion he probably rehearsed for each word.
"If only fame had an IV, baby could I bear, Being away from you, I found the vein, put it in here…" Illumi's choreography was clean and simple yet captivating. The moves of his backup dancers was dynamic and they were just walking with normal stage blocking, but the way they crossed was pro.
"I live for the applause, applause, applause. I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause, Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me! The applause, applause, applause…!" Illumi walked forward on stage, clapping to one side of his head, mimicked by his dancers behind him. Hisoka watching in the back nodded in time to the music. His friend could sure make some great noises. He wondered how his precious fruit would do. Is he ripe enough to take on someone as processed as Illumi?
"Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)! Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)! Make it real loud! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch!" Illumi led the crowd to clapping on beat with him, looking like he was really living off and responding to the audience.
"(A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch! I've overheard your theory… 'Nostalgia's for geeks.' I guess sir, if you say so, Some of us just like to read. One second I'm a kunst, Then suddenly the kunst is me! Pop culture was in art, Now, art's in pop culture in me!" Killua bit his lip, the song was really good. It was modern, with good bass and beat, easy for listening weather you wanted to dance or just chill. Killua looked over at the judges table and saw them bobbing their heads appreciatively or writing quickly.
"I live for the applause, applause, applause. I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause, Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me. The applause, applause, applause…! Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)! Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)! Make it real loud! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch! (A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch! Ooh touch, touch ooh! Touch, touch now ooh ooh ooh ooh! I live for the applause, applause, applause, I live for the applause-plause, live for the applause-plause, Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me. The applause, applause, applause." Illmui's dance moves turned more amped as he reached his climax of music and low fireworks were going off. The audience was eating it up. Illumi vocal and range was amazing and impressive. Killua could only worry about Gon's performance after seeing Illumi's. He knows Gon's is good, but he need everyone else to think so too.
"Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)! Give me that thing that I love (Turn the lights on)! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)! Make it real loud! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch (Make it real loud)! (A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E) Make it real loud! Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch!"
"A-R-T-P-O-P "
He ended in his ending pose which was like a mirror of his starting pose, not a hair out of place. Powered off the applause, his performance was as good as any other. The Zoldycks don't do anything halfway, that's for sure. His brother never fails to impress him everytime he does a performance.
"2 more performances before it's Gon's turn…" Killua muttered to himself, but Mito picked it up too and nodded. Everyone buzzed with Illumi's performance, and it only made them more excited for Gon's. Killua felt bad for the two people in between. Who would want to follow an act like that? And who would want to be the one that goes before Gon Freecss? But those numbers passed soon enough. No one would blame them for feeling the lackluster, they were just civilians in the power war.
"I'm off, aunt Mito." Killua said turning to the lady next to him. "I'm gonna give Gon my support from the wings."
"Oh, yes, yes, of course." She nodded, giving his hand one last squeeze before letting go. He kissed her on the cheek and stood, going to jog up the steps. He just had to flash the bodyguard his pass and he was backstage. He looked left and right, but he saw Gon was already on stage, setting up. He was bouncing slightly on his feet as he let out nerves in the form of sharp exhales.
"Gon!" Killua cried out and Gon whipped his head over there in a flash. "You've got it! I'm right here! Just give it your all!" The wide smile Gon gave him in response could shame the sun. Killua blushed as he gave a wobbly smile back. How could Gon be so amazing? Gon doesn't deserve to be this stressed. Gon gave him a determined nod and faced the closed curtains, less shaken than before.
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Gon felt like this was an out of body experience, his nerve endings prickling with constant buzzing before fading out to feel nothing. His vision swam to see everything in vivid detail, and the moves and lyrics of his performance played itself over and over in his head on 100x speed so many times in his head, it's a wonder he hasn't already performed it yet.
It was weird to feel and know Killua was standing to the right of him, he felt like he could feel him shift foot to foot, and when he wasn't looking at him. He was just hyper aware of him right now, but he knows it helps him, knowing Killua was there for him. He heard from under water the speakers announce his name, and he heard the muffled roar of the crowd from behind the curtain. He closed his eyes to focus his energy.
He would do this with no regrets. He's going to give it his all, and know there was nothing better he could have done to succeed if he does it like this.
The cheers of the crowd got more clear and Gon knew the curtains opened. He opened his eyes with his brightest smile, feeling the lights on him and the energy of the crowd was pumping him up, and he was ready to perform.
In moments like this, he feels the most alive.
The music started and Gon began his performance.
"If you love it like I love it, And you feel what I feel inside! If you want it like I want it, Then baby let's get it tonight! If you feel it, say hell yeah (hell yeah)! Say hell yeah (hell yeah)! And say hell yeah (hell yeah)! This is love, this is love, this is love!" Gon was happy the audience was responding back nicely and was happy he had everyone's support again.
"Can you feel the love? Can you feel the love? Can you feel the love? This is love, this is love, this is love!" Gon sang out beautifully before launching into the rap.
"This is love for the beats, Feel it in the streets. Love for the melody, notes on a sheet. The dope crusader, Funky terminator. I created me a rocket just so we could rock it later! And the way the beat is knocking, Got me feeling alright, 'Cause the DJ got me walking on the ceiling all night! I got a rocket for the globe, Bomb it, just go! I fill it up with love and then I watch it explode!" Gon hit all his in between dance moves perfectly, even making some up based off how the audience was responding. He knew how to play to the audience if anything.
"If you love it like I love it, And you feel what I feel inside! If you want it like I want it, Then baby let's get it tonight! If you feel it, say hell yeah (hell yeah)! Say hell yeah (hell yeah)! And say hell yeah (hell yeah)! This is love, this is love, this is love!"
"Can you feel the love? Can you feel the love? Can you feel the love? This is love, this is love, this is love!"
People loved the techno in between the song and rap, jumping out their seats to dance like it was a club. People were swept up in Gon, his mood, his music, his play, and his stage. They loved everything about it. Hisoka found he was never disappointed with whatever Gon did, he was proud of this little pup growing up and showing what he can do. This will surely be a tight race, he wonders what will happen.
"This is love for the bass, and love for the treble! Love for the orchestra, violoncello, Love for computer beats, harder than metal! House beats housing, bouncing in the ghetto!" They edited the music to have natural instruments play during the mention of the instruments, and people cheered in appreciation, especially those that major in orchestra. The thing they loved the most was the obvious blatant love Gon had for music, all music, and the music he delivers like individual gifts to everyone.
"We sip 'til we smashed up, feeling alright, And we rock the ghetto blaster, rocking all night. I sent a rocket to the globe, Bomb it, just go, I fill it up with love and then I watch it explode!"
"Yeah, baby, yeah, alright. Can you feel it? Good god, yeah, alright!" Gon's mouthpiece mic was edited to be like auto tuned, and as he vocalized his words, everyone cheered with love for the whole performance. It returned back to normal audio as Gon delivered his range and vocal.
"Can you feel the love? Can you feel the love? Can you feel the love? This is love, this is love, this is love" The stage lights danced around, making a real party theme and fun vibe. The lights were like apart of his choreography.
"This is love, this is love, this is love
This is love, this is love, this is love
This is love, this is love, this is love
This is love, this is love, this is love
"Can you feel the love?
Can you feel the love?
Can you feel the love?
Can you feel the love?
Can you feel the love?
Can you feel the love?
Can you feel the love?
Can you feel the love?"
He finished off in a wide motion, pumping in the air, a wide smile on his face. The performance was great, Killua was whooping on the side along with everyone in the audience. It was amazing, and certainly an experience. Gon always knew how to move the audience in with him and take them on a trip. His mood and voice promotes good time and makes everyone enjoy the performance better. Everyone who wasn't already up jumped to their feet to applause Gon and he bowed while panting, waving at everyone like they were at his own concert and he was thanking them for coming out. Everyone was happy with Gon's piece, it was truly what Gon stood for, and if anyone even talked to Gon for 5 minutes, they would think it fit him perfectly. His song certainly made everyone feel included.
Killua laughed, putting a hand to his head. He felt delirious with happiness and joy, that was so good! Gon sometimes forgot moves, and made up new ones, or he added new things that weren't rehearsed, but none of it felt like a slip or mess up, it was natural and flowed into the other. Gon was truly a performer through and through, it takes a lot to be be able to come up with good stuff on the fly too, not just stick to the script.
Gon bounced off stage in giant leaps towards Killua and scooped him up in a circling hug.
"Mh my gosh, Gon, you were amazing! You did so good!" Killua laughed as Gon peppered his face with kisses and nuzzles.
"It felt amazing! I had so much fun! And it's thanks to you , you helped me so much, and I kept thinking about you while I was out there, thank you, thankyouthankyou!" He gushed, giving a large nuzzle into Killua's neck, making him laugh.
"Gon, stop!" He laughed. Gon put him down but kept him in his arms.
"The important thing is I did my best, and that's all that matters."
"And I think it will be enough." Killua said in all seriousness, holding Gon's hands. "You can't lose." Gon swallowed.
"I'll believe you." He smiled, resting his head on Killua's shoulder.
"C'mon, let's rest. The end of show line up is in a couple more performances." Killua hummed, pulling him along. "You've worked hard. Rest now."
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Killua was proud that the performances leading up to the end of the Showcase didn't give up simply because they knew they wouldn't win, but they gave it their all and performed for the joy of performing and music. Gon should be happy his teachings really did come to affect the mass of the school.
"Alright, will all performers line up on stage now? In order from 1st performed to last performed, starting on stage left." The stagehands instructed everyone backstage. Gon pouted up at Killua, who was sitting on his lap, limbs tangled up as they cuddled on one chair.
"You gotta go. And see who won." Killua said, pushing back Gon's hair on his head. He mouthed 'it's you' to Gon before he winked with a smile. Gon smiled back as best as he could, but he couldn't help the nervous pit in his stomach. He did everything he could… what if it wasn't enough? Killua got off him and Gon got up after, stretching as he moved to the stage once more. Most people were already lined up, including Illumi, and Gon took his spot 2 spaces down from him. He focused on his breathing and calming exercises Killua taught him. A couple minutes later, and Gon could see even Killua was nervously fidgeting in the wings. Why weren't the curtains opening?
"Excuse me, what is taking so long?" A contestant asked, stepping out of line. The stagehands were all gathered together to one side, murmuring under their breaths to each other. One parted from the group to address them.
"Sorry, we only open the curtains when the judges have passed us the envelope that tell us the winner. They are still deliberating out there. We know you're all ansty, but please wait a little longer." They said. The group let out groan and Gon could feel people looking over sympathetically at him. Gon hardened his gaze on the stage floor in front of him and tried not to focus on anything else. He just won't think about it.
Soon, the stage hands were moving busy again, and they instructed everyone to stand tall and ready. It must not have been longer than 5 minutes since the end of the last performance of the Showcase, but it might as well have been eternity for Gon. The stage curtains were opening and everyone gave a final applause to everyone who performed and worked so hard during this showcase.
They all bowed as instructed during rehearsal and on cue with the stagehand on the wings in stage right. The main MC came over to the center stage.
"Wow, what a night! Every single act was amazing, but it's time to declare who was the best tonight!" She said, opening up the envelope. Everyone spoke in hushed whispers or not at all, too excited to know who really won. She pulled out the envelope card, and read it over once and her expression faltered a bit before she read it again.
"And the winner is…!" She said, pulling up her stage presence again. "Illumi Zoldyck!" It sounded like the whole world gasped as one, a couple handfuls of student applauding right away as Illumi's fans and advocates. Killua held his hands over his open mouth in the wings, as most did. Hisoka was surprised and a little off put. This wasn't the plan. He never wanted Gon to leave the school… as much as he supported Illumi, Illumi didn't have a career on the line even if he lost. He hoped Gon would win so he can still see what he could do.
"Naturally." Illumi commented slightly to walk forward as instructed during rehearsal. Gon felt like he went deaf, or maybe it was just that nobody was making any noise. He might have gone blind too. He has no idea what happened. Did she just say…?
He felt like he had no lungs and there was just a cavity in his chest where they were suppose to be, floating in air. His arms buzzed with numbing electricity in the worst way, and he closed his eyes when he felt his vision swim.
I… lost? He gasped out, unable to really come to terms with it.
"No! Boo!" Killua roared out from his spot. He rushed to move forward on stage to call off the whole thing, call off the bet, grab Gon and and run away or something. This was unfair, this was stupid, Gon should have won! But he was grabbed by the bodyguard from before.
"Don't make a scene. I'm gonna have to ask you to leave the stage." He said.
"What?! NO! Boo! I reject this, booo!" He cried, but he was barely heard except for those in the front row.
Mito, in the front row heard him, past her shock of her little boy losing, and the pain she felt at seeing her little boy so crushed, heard Killua. She stood up quick as lightning.
"Booo! Recall! Bad judgement! Booo!" She cried, cupping her mouth to be heard although it wouldn't have been hard with how quiet it was in the auditorium. The next to stand up were Kurapika, Melody, Zushi, Ponzu, and Pokkle.
"Booo!" They shouted together. "No good! NG! Do it again! Booo!"
Then the girl group Gon had danced with before in the beginning of the school year stood up, then those in his harmony class, and the other classes, the ones he did rap battle with, anyone who's met with Gon and interacted with him began jumping up and booing, crying out their dissent with the decision.
Gon opened his eyes with furrowed brows, looking out at the ocean of people booing the results. Illumi quirked an eyebrow but did nothing else. The MC did her best to try and calm the crowd, but they kept on booing. Gon was worried they were gonna start a riot soon or something, but no one on stage really knew what to do. Do they keep standing here, or…?
Then Netero was standing up from the Judges table and making his way up the stairs to the stage. The other two judges had their heads down and shaking them.
Netero gently asked for the mic with a gesture and the MC gave it up, no problem. She didn't know what to do anyways. Netero lifted his hand for quiet and soon the audience quieted down.
Netero looked left and right at everyone, making sure he had everyone's full attention.
"Illumi is the winner." He stated again, like driving home the point on a math equation. More boos erupted and Gon held his head in his hands. Hearing Netero say it made it more real. What will he do?
Netero called for quiet again.
"He performed the best. He had the best dance moves with complexity and grace. His music was clean and his pitch was perfect according to all three judges. Every component of performance wasn't excess or wasted, but everything was used to perfect space. To our charts and teachings, Illumi scored the highest."
Everyone quieted down to listen to his reasoning, and when he finished, everyone started up their own arguments, a very audible "Gon" being able to be made out in everyone's words. Netero called for quiet again.
"Gon did very well! Second place, too." Gon squeezed his eyes shut. That close? "However, not all his dances were clean, his pitch could use some work, he could have engaged the audience a little more. Illumi just performed better than Gon."
More outcry and protests from the crowd, and Netero looked like he was looking around attentively. He pointed at someone in the front.
"What do you think, what is it?" Netero asked, and suddenly Cheadle was there giving him a mic. Gon squinted past the stage lights and saw it was actually Todo!
"Illumi did all those things better, but I enjoyed Gon's performance more! Sure, he might not have been as technically good as Illumi but we didn't even notice. Gon's first place to us!" Todo said, and the audience cheered in agreement.
"Mmmhh, interesting. Anyone else? You." Netero said pointing off to the girl group leader. She received a mic too.
"We don't care about the technicalities of performing. If anything, this was a textbook case that how much fun you have while performing can make people have a better time than showing off how talented you are."
More cheers from the crowd. Netero nodded.
"So you guys are saying we shouldn't value skill above passion to decide who shows best promise of being a performer?" He asked, and the roar of applause in return was amazingly loud. Netero nodded, and Gon bit his lip. He felt his head thumping from the hurricane of emotions that has gone through him in this one minute. What was happening?
"Then let that be a lesson to all of you." Netero said. "I've been principal of this school for a long time, and technicalities and skill set was all that was important to you all. I couldn't get you to love the music like how the consumers want you to, because that's what they love, seeing your passion. So, now you know what the people want. Remember to put that in your music. You guys want Gon to be the winner?" Netero asked. The crowd cheered back its agreement. Netero smiled, and nodded.
"Gon is the winner of the Winter Showcase!" He said. Gon gasped, blinking and unbelieving. The whole auditorium stood up in cheers. They were keeping Gon! Gon's friends hugged one another, and the bodyguard finally let go of Killua so he could run out to Gon. He jumped on him in a hug.
"You did it! You won!" Gon snapped out of it with the weight of Killua on him and he squeezed the hug back.
"Oh my gosh! Killua! I won the Showcase!"
Illumi's eyebrows twitched downwards and stomped to Netero.
"Excuse me. This is unacceptable. I was truly the winner, you just declared Gon the winner over some outcries of the audience-!" Illumi said. Netero shook his head.
"Everyone at the judges table wanted Gon to be the winner. We all agreed with the points the students made themselves with the technicality being lower but the performance better. But based on the sheet in front of us, you should have won. So I used it as a learning lesson to everyone. Gon truly was the winner, but I needed to show a point." Illumi looked at Netero with a blank face than said, "You're mean."
Netero laughed then shrugged.
"Sorry, but at least you can be confident in your abilities. They're really impressive and honed." He patted Illumi on the shoulder.
"I get to stay!" Gon cried bringing Killua down to hug him to his chest. "I get to stay with you…"
"Good job, Gon…" Killua breathed against his lips. Gon smiled and closed the distance. He can't wait for the rest of his time at Musica Academy.
Lol, it totally slipped my mind to ask you all for Illumi suggestions!
Thanks so much for reading! There has been so many great alternative music suggestions for Gon to sing for the final showcase, I have to put them up for you all to see!
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-Paris in the Rain- Lauv (Cute summer concert type feel, I like the mood it gives!) [suggested by Happinessxhunter]
-DROELOE- Backbone (Lol, it doesn't have the exact message I wanted Gon to give during the concert, but the EDM, beat and music is closer I had in mind. Check it out!) [suggested by Sockbootoo]
-Best of me- NEFFEX (PERFECT For Gon concert, the lyrics and everything except for a couple, and it's a little bit of ranged beat instead of a wide range of beats I'd like) [suggested by GABBYDAK-NERD on FFnet]
-Aint no mountain high enough, Freischwimmer Ft. Dionne Bromfield calvo remix (Super fun and more to the beat of how I wanted the song to sound like for a pumping concert song that could win a showcase by bringing up the energy and being relatable, but it is a remix of a cover song, and originals only in the showcase, but it's a great honorary mention for Gon's concert.) [suggested by GABBYDAK-NERD on FFnet]
-Thunder by Imagine Dragons (The original song I was going to have Gon sing because it has so much of what I wanted the song to be.)
-We Don't Care- Let's get it (The original original song I was going to have Gon sing because I was on Chapter two of the story, and needed some sort of guideline in my head for what I wanted to song to sound like when I allude to it in the story. I think the lyrics of winning and not giving up and partying to victory was a nice amped up song for Gon to sing for the win.)
-Hurricane - Forever in Your Mind (It's just a good song I couldn't work into getting Gon to sing because it was too much about love).
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So a slightly sad story, I must tell you all I'm going to be entering a hiatus! I'm estimating it to be about 4 months, depending on how fast I work. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this story, and would never abandon it, so I want you all to put that out of your mind! But during this hiatus, I will be going back through the chapters to edit them to my preference, planning my future story arcs with my editor, writing said story chapters as to get my buffer back up again, and generally partaking in other things hxh.
I do love this story, but sometimes I get overwhelmed and bogged down with having to get the next chapter out, so I almost never have time for my other hxh projects like AMVs, pictures, AU development, and other stories in the works. I just want some time to do other stuff other than the music au. And since the hiatus will include my summer, hopefully I will end my hiatus sometime around August!
But while you wait, I would like to shamelessly promote other stories that I love that I have read and have greatly influenced my character development of this story, from story length, Killua characteristic and headcanons, Gon characteristics and headcanons, or general format!
-The Tree of Plenty by Idnis on Ao3
Pretty cute and fluffy, good for all ages I think!
-Guard Dog by Maddylovesyou on ffnet
RATED M, I DO NOT ADVISE KIDS READ! It is a furry story, but a lot of my Gon and Killua characteristics come from this story.
-Heh Killua by dadou on ffnet
RATED M, I DO NOT ADVISE KIDS READ! It is nonconsensual sex story with undertoning lessons about child sex abuse, so if you're not mature with it, or that's too intense for you, don't read, it's fine if you don't. I'm in love with their writing style and they inspired my story length.
-Fairytale kingdom, nightmare castle by losing_sanity_fast on Ao3
RATED M, it has sex scenes, Kids don't go reading but I myself think it's not that graphic or bad… Very cute and helped my Gon characterization! And my Canary for future ones…
-Shimmer in your shine on ffnet and Ao3
Just a cute read, um, will help my Leorio and Kurapika interactions later…
-Hooked on you by Kiyula on Ao3
I don't think I could have found a better Killua to fashion after, but I didn't do it justice. I love the sass and command. Um, it shouldn't be too bad to read in terms of sex scenes or anything!
-Come & See Me [2. A.M. Again] by softkilluas99 on Ao3
It's very possible that this story won't continue, but I love it, and it's something to read while you wait? It's a little… on the mature side with intense topics, so if you're looking for fluffy stuff, don't read. But Gon and Killua's characteristics are ripped from here, and the writing it great. Very naughty sex scene in the last chapter
-In This Eternal Reverie by DriftingGlass on Ao3
Love this story to death, the imagery and thoughts of the characters inspired me every other day to try and make my story better. Good story to read while I'm on hiatus!
That's about it, I hope you all have a great time, and enjoyed the chapter! A secret prologue will be up soon. Thanks so much for reading this much, and see you in a couple months. Good luck with school, family stuff, or whatever you're struggling with, you'll be fine! Baaiiii!
-~~Twila Star
"And cut!" Director Twila Star shouted from her director's chair as the dynamic camera zoomed out from the stage and over the audiences' heads. "That's a wrap, everybody! The final scene is recorded, we can move to edit and release the finished product. Good job everybody!"
"Whoo!" Everyone started clapping and cheering and hugging each other and telling everyone good job.
"This was the longest project I've ever been on…" Melody laughed with her co-workers.
"I just hope they like the movie!" Zushi said and the older members around him just cooed him and patted his cheeks as was the running gag since they came on set day one. He just rolled his eyes and laughed with them. Most people in the audience began going on stage to congratulate and talk to the main stars of the production. That was when an intern turned on music over the loudspeaker.
~Da da da da dum dum da dum dum
Da da da da dum dum da dum dum
Da da da da dum dum da dum dum
Da da da da dum dum
The actors cheered and started dancing to the music. Killua pulled Gon forward and Gon let out a laugh, knowing what was happening next because it just happened way too often on set. Killua began lip syncing the words as they came out the speakers, facing Gon and miming the words in a dance.
"~Baby you the best cause you worked me out! I keep building walls up but you tear 'em down. I'm fighting; I don't wanna like it but you know I like it, But you know I like it like it like it! " Gon, of course, fell into the playful style along with Killua and put on the air of a smooth playboy, crossing his arms loosely and checking out Killua in character.
"~Used to always think I was bulletproof, But you got an AK and your blowing through! Explosive, you don't even know it, I want you to know it, I want you to know it know it know it! "
Director Star couldn't help it, this will at least make good bloopers. She instructed the camera director to catch the action on stage with Killua and Gon lip syncing and the other actors dancing and encouraging them on around them.
"~All of them other boys can walk away! They ain't even in the game… 'Cause they know that you own it, You got this swag you got this attitude. Wanna hear you say my name! " Killua mouthed, walking around Gon with flirtatious movements, and over delivered in a way that showed he wasn't singing. Gon wrapped Killua up in a hug and took over the lip syncing since Killua was basically butchering it at that point.
"~'Cause you got me Flying with your love, shining with your love, riding with your love! I feel like I'm on top of the world with your love! "
"~One hit with your love can't quit with your love so sick but so what? I feel like I'm on top of the world with your love! " Illumi came into the center to lip sync and the co-workers cheered, scandalized. Killua and Gon made 'o' faces as they danced backwards, ready to watch their co-star too. Hisoka slinked out to dance with his counterpart. Illumi readily took Hisoka as a prop to dance and sing around.
"~Everybody wants what I got with you, 'Cause I'm standing on top with a killer view! Inspired, feeling like a million, I'm one in a million, I'm one in a million million million! " Illumi showed off some pop and lock skills as he danced around Hisoka and then dropped it low. The crowd still watching rang out in impressed cheers.
"~I ain't even here I'm in outer space, Like I'm Venus, you're mars in the milky way. It's crazy, what your doing to me, how you do it to me, How you do it to me to me to me! All of them other boys can walk away, They ain't even in the game! 'Cause they know that you own it! You got this swag you got this attitude… Wanna hear you say my name! "
The camera zoomed out and glided over to where others were dancing and doing their own lip syncing too. Pokkle and Ponzu was dancing with each, miming the song words with airplane arms as they sang and couple dancing.
"~'Cause you got me Flying with your love, shining with your love, riding with your love! I feel like I'm on top of the world with your love! "
Kurapika and Melody were doing their own little classy dance together. Kurapika held Melody's hand as he led her through spins and twirls, as he lip synced.
"~One hit with your love can't quit with your love so sick but so what? I feel like I'm on top of the world with your love! "
The camera set up back to center stage where Pokkle, Hisoka, and Gon set up across from their production counter parts and mouthed the wrapping to them.
"~Oh, you got it… " Hisoka started while the other two danced over to their counterpart in their character. "~ Yeah, yeah, you got it, I could slow it down, speed it up how you want it, girl…"
"~All night long, And I don't even care if you sing my songs wrong, 1st date, 1st base, 2nd date, 2nd base…" Gon sang next, ghosting his lips over Killua's neck. Killua giggled while flushing red, pushing Gon's face and squeezing his cheek to his shoulder to stop the sensation.
"~3rd date (ha ha ha), you're looking at me funny, You got a hard shell but the middle's so yummy! " Pokkle finished at the end, holding Ponzu close to him.
"~ Cause you got me flying, baby, I'm shining, baby, I'm riding with your love!" Ponzu sang, showing off some belly dancing moves.
"~One hit, baby, I can't quit, baby, I'm so sick but so what?" Killua lip synced back at Gon, poking different parts of Gon's face playfully.
"~Cause you got me flying, baby, I'm shining, baby, I'm riding with your love!" Illumi lip synced after.
"~One hit, baby, I can't quit, baby, I'm so sick but so what?" Cheering broke out as Leorio came on stage with a box of donuts, lip syncing too. "~'Cause I'm on top of the world!"
"Flying with your love, shining with your love, riding with your love! I feel like I'm on top of the world with your love! " Kurapika lip synced as he came over to Leorio, laughing a bit at seeing their favorite person on set. He couldn't wait to work with him. Gon and Killua quickly took the box of donuts from his hands and tried to act natural and lip sync while leaving the stage to leave everyone in the middle of what they started in first place to eat the box of donuts by themselves.
"~One hit with your love can't quit with your love so sick but so what? I feel like I'm on top of the world with your love! "
~ Da da da da dum dum da dum dum
Da da da da dum dum da dum dum
Da da da da dum dum da dum dum
Da da da da dum dum
Featured song:
Ur Love- Cher Llyod
