A/N: Hey everyone! So sorry it took me so long to update! Thing is, school just started, im in an AP class, and I have a shit load of after school activities to attend to. Im working on this in my spare time, but until I get a good handle on everything, updates will be scattered. I promise, once I get back in control, things WILL get better. Well I will stop babbling at you and you can read on. Please R&R, it only takes about 30 seconds to leave a review (unless your computer is as slow as mine XP) Reviews are appreciated and keep me going!
Disclaimer: I don't own KH or any of the songs in this chapter...but I may put the song I wrote in one of the later chapters...o.O
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A Crack Induced Ferret
I leaned my head back against the cool plate glass of the hotel elevator, trying to soak the chill through my skin. Dressed up in a button up shirt and dress pants, I prepared to go play in the dining hall. The band had been on their own for most of the day and I promised to pull my share of the load this evening.
The doors opened to reveal a nearly empty lobby. Yawning, I headed to the door on the left that read 'Employee's Only' and disappeared backstage. Looking around, I saw my friends lounging on a couple of drum cases and headed in their direction.
"Hey Dem. How was your first day?" Axel smirked at me knowingly.
"Fine. Nothing eventful happened."
Grabbing a bottle of water out of the cooler kept out here for just that reason, I pulled the cap off with a quick twist of my wrist. Letting the cool liquid slide down my throat, I surveyed the rest of the band. Axel was lounging on a stool, tuning his bass. Marluxia was sorting through a box, apparently trying to decide which pick to use. Riku was leaning against a wall, throwing his drumstick in the air. Glancing at my watch, I noticed that we only had three minutes until Showtime. I looked at the others.
"So what songs are we doing today?" Axel counted, flipping down fingers as he went.
"A Little Broken, Rain, This Is The Life, and Hello Beautiful to start."
"Sweet. Sounds good. That order?" Axel nodded. "Lest go."
Marluxia surfaced with a squeal of pure glee, a rose colored pick clutched between his fingers.
We all marched on stage into our individual positions. Pulling the strap of my guitar over my head, I settled it comfortably on my shoulder. After adjusting and turning on the mic, I waited for Marluxia's intro to end.
"Welcome to the garden.
Come on in and disappear.
Your feelin' like a stranger,
but all your friends are here."
Today was amazing. Spending all day with Blue. Listening to him play guitar, finding out we like the same bands, showing him some of my songs and vice versa. It was awesome...
"Its okay,
to be a little broken.
Every bodies broken
in this life.
Its okay to feel
a little broken.
Every bodies broken,
its alright.
Its just life."
Getting to watch him all day. The way his blue bangs brush his chin and neck. How he uses his hands when he talks. The way his eyes sparkle when he's happy. I've known him for less then twenty four hours, bit it already feels like so much longer...
"Every bodies broken."
Applause rang through the room as the final chords of the guitar were strummed. Smiling, I took a sip of water before the next song began, a little slower then the last.
"Take a photograph,
it'll be the last.
Not a dollar or a crowd
could ever keep me here.
I don't have a past
I just have a chance.
Not a family or an
honest plea remains to say.
I want to know so much more about him. His likes and dislikes. Favorite foods. His hobbies. His favorite board games. I just want to know everything and I want to tell him everything. It just feels like when im around him, spilling everything would be the easiest thing in the world to do...
"Rain, Rain go away.
Come again another day.
All the world is waiting
for the sun."
I wonder what he's doing. Right now. Is he playing his guitar? Is he doing paperwork? Is he thinking about today? Is he thinking about me? Ooh! Maybe he's thinking about me! I wonder if he thinks im annoying or not...
"Rain Rain, go away.
Come again another day.
All the world is waiting
for the sun.
All the world is waiting for the sun.
All the world is waiting for the sun."
We jumped right into the next song, much more upbeat, without waiting for the applause to die.
"Take the world
shaken stirred,
and that's what I got
goin' on.
I throw my cares up in the air
and I don't think their
coming down.
Oh I love how this feels right now.
This is the life.
Hold on tight.
This is the dream.
Its all I need.
Your never know where
you'll find it.
And im gonna take
my time yeah.
Im still getting it right.
This is the life."
Zexion. Zexion and Demyx. Demyx and Zexion. This song actually describes me perfectly. This is the life and im still working on it. Yay me!
"Im gonna follow
my own beat yeah.
Kick back and
feel the breeze.
Nothin' but blue skies
as far as I can see."
I really do love this song. When did I write this? One, two years ago? Axel would know. I'll have to make sure I ask him after the show...
"This is the life."
Half an hour later, we were finally on our last song. Closing my eyes and gripping the mic like I would fall if not for that particular piece of equipment, I began.
"We don't have time left to regret." Axel and Marluxia picked up on the background vocals.
"Hold on."
"And we'll take more then common sense."
"Hold on."
"So stop your wonderin', take a stand."
"Hold on."
"There's more to life then just to live."
"Hold on."
"Cause an empty room
can feel so loud.
So many tears to
drown them out.
So hold on."
"Hold on."
"Hold on."
"Hold on."
I looked carefully around the room and almost stopped singing when I caught sight of Zexion standing in a shadowed corner by the door.
He must have just come in, he wasn't here before. I would have noticed him for sure.
"One single smile.
A helping hand."
"Hold on."
"Its not that hard
to be a friend."
"Hold on."
"So don't give up
stand 'till the end."
"Hold on."
"Cause there's more to life
then just to live."
"Hold on."
Amethyst eyes locked with aqua.
"Cause an empty room
can be so loud.
There's so many tears
to drown them out.
So hold on."
"Hold on."
"Hold on."
"Hold on."
"When you love someone
and they break your heart.
Don't give up on love
have faith, restart.
Just hold on."
"Hold on."
"Hold on."
"Hold on."
"When it falls apart
and your feeling lost.
All your hope is gone
don't forget to
hold on."
"Hold on."
"Cause an empty room
can be so loud.
There's so many tears
to drown them out.
So hold on."
"When you love someone
and they break your heart.
Don't give up on love
have faith, restart.
Just hold on."
"Cause an empty room
can be so loud.
There's so many tears
to drown them out.
So hold on."
"When you love someone
and they break your heart.
Don't give up on love
have faith, restart.
Just hold on."
"Hold on."
Taking a deep, gulping breath, I backed offstage, never taking my eyes off Blue's shadowed face. Wiping the sweat off my forehead, I finally turned and left the stage.
Taking another bottle from the cooler, I downed the contents like a hobo in the Sahara. When the bottle was empty, I threw it in the recycle and wiped my mouth with the back of my hand.
Taking another deep calming breath, I turned to face my friends.
"Awesome show guys! Love to stay, but I've got things to do. See you later, bye!"
"Any particular reason your acting like a crack-induced ferret?" Axel asked.
Ignoring him, I grabbed my backpack, pulled off my dress shirt, tugged on a light blue t-shirt with three sixteenth notes and an eighth note in the top left corner. Swinging my backpack onto my shoulder, I left.
I wove my way through the people leaving the ballroom. Making my way to the front desk, I asked Romero if I had any messages.
"Yeah. Your mom wants you to call, the Meanager said you can pick up your check, and some guy named Zexion said he left a note on your door."
Nodding, I took the three slips of paper and headed up the back steps. When I reached the third floor, flushed and very out of breath, I ran down the hall to mine and Axel's room. Taped to the door was a folded piece of paper with my name on the front in flowing script. Opening it, I smiled.
Demyx. It read. I really enjoyed your show tonight. You have a talent for singing, playing, and writing. I had more fun today then I can ever remember having. I cannot wait to see what tomorrow brings. See you at 6am sharp. Remember, timeliness is next to godliness.
Sincerely,
Zexion
PS I like my nickname, Blue. I've never had a nickname before.
Smiling, I tucked the note in my pocket and unlocked the door, already planning tomorrow.
A/N: sorry again for this chapter being sooooo late. Its inexcusable!!! This is dedicated to Leod for putting up with my endless ranting. I LOVE YOU BABE!!! On, the songs!!!! A Little Broken belongs to Bon Jovi. Rain belongs to Breaking Benjamin. Hold on (and Hello Beautiful) belongs to the Jonas Brothers. Yes, This Is The Life DOES belong to Hannah Montana...what can I say, I love the lyrics to her songs! They have such meaning!! Anyway, I love you all and PLEASE R&R!!!!! over to you Phaz love...
Phaz:
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