The chapters with songs in it are the ones where one of the characters or more are at a concert and/or dreaming such a thing, etc.
I OWN NOTHING!!!!!
The band, a drummer a bass guitarist an electric and the lead singer-also on a guitar, had strummed up the crowd into a frenzy just by the first eight measures of the song, making Ruotan smile and strum all the more beautifully. He loved to make his audience enjoy the concert and it sounded like they did.
All except the one he had seen when he peeked out. Well...he couldnt make all of them happy, could he? Course not.
The group around the guy he had seen was 'jamming' out to the music, was the guy that disgruntled and unhappy to be there? That was when he saw a familiar face.
The boy he knew smiled at him and gave him a quick thumbs up. He smiled and sang even better.
Well we got no choice All the girls and boys Makin all that noise 'Cause they found new toys Well we can't salute ya Can't find a flag If that don't suit ya That's a drag
He nodded to the scowling boy beside his friend and his friends response was a smile and the words 'stupid ass' mouthed back at him. Ruotan just smiled a bit more and kept singing.
Between songs Gaara spoke to Sasuke and the others. "Urm...guys?"
"Yeah?" Many of them said while Sasuke 'Hmm?'ed.
"Well I...won...two backstage passes for the concert and...Sasuke would you mind coming with me?"
No one complained...they all said "Get me signed!"
"Hn." Was Sauske's response as he continued to watch the blond.
"So thats a yes?"
"Fine but you owe me, Gaara, big time."
Gaara smirked, knowingly. He had it all planned out.
The next song came on and Gaara smiled all the more as Sasuke seemed to relax into the music the blond sang into the mike. He noticed Sasuke's look of calm serenity as the blonds voice swam warmly across his body.
School's out for summer School's out forever School's been blown to pieces
Gaara's smile widened the last little bit as he, out of the corner of his eye, saw Sasuke swaying gently to the beat of the song. This concert was doing the greatest thing, making Sasuke just bit by bit more normally human and less stuck up.
The blond on the stage finished another song and began a slow one, looking through the crowd to lock eye with his friend. He was glad his friend was able to come even when he didnt like how.
The girls in the front row were screaming like crazy as he walked to the edge of the stage and sat, maybe three inches from their outstretched arms. He lowered his head, the sunshine yellow bangs falling around his face and in his eyes, and strummed the guitar softly then picked up the speed slightly.
Each one of his other guitarists joined in with the melodious sad song and walked up behind him and all three of them sang a mournful tune. None in the crowd had dry eyes as he continued on, singing of pain, lonliness and heartbreak.
Sasuke watched as the blond who has so captured his attention sat down mere inches from him and bend over his guitar, his blond hair, Sasuke noticed, pulled back at the base of his neck fell over one shoulder and fell to where it would be mid back. To say he was a fan was a dire understatement, Sasuke was enthralled with the blond infront of him, singing of the pains he had been through.
Gaara knew Sasuke wouldnt be the same after that song with the way the raven haired boy was looking sad and forlornly at the blond. His eyes and Sasuke's didnt remain clear for long as Ruotan sang of how he was left to fend for himself from all the world.
Another three songs passed before Sasuke and a few others fnally collected themselves. He watched the blond even more intently as he swayed his hips sexually around, how his lips moved while singing, how his eyes were so familiar: Sasuke studied and memorized it all.
No more pencils No more books No more teacher's dirty looks
Flames shot out of the stage as a fast angry part of a song came up then again and again, making the audience realize his anger at the point in the song. Every song, Sasuke realized, was a reflection of Ruotan's past before he found the redeeming music.
That was when it, figuratively and literally, hit Sasuke. A drumstick had been tossed to the crowd and smacked Sasuke in the forehead.
He realized as the drumstick hit him that he was like the blond but he hadnt found anything redeeming to help him. He had just shrunk back into himself and retreated from the world.
Gaara had quickly grabbed the drumstick after it hit Sasuke and handed it to the confused raven. He shouted a quick 'dodge next time' as the song continued.
When Sasuke turned away, Gaara smiled, knowing he had made a self discovery. He and the others had drug Sasuke to the concert because that band had made them all realize something to improve upon and they wanted Sasuke to have that too.
Well we got no class
And we got no principles (principals)
And we got no innocence
We can't even think of a word that rhymes
Sasuke smiled when the blond, in an instrumental section, blew the hair out of his face comedically...yet it reminded him of the loner at school. Instead of becomming suspicious at how the singer and the loser were so closely tied in their actions, Sasuke's eyes only held sympathy, awe, and a liking for the singer.
Gaara chuckled as Sasuke frowned a bit then went back to his adoring gaze of the blond. He knew Sasuke had questions but it seemed to drift out of his head.
When Gaara looked around his smile grew even more when he saw Temari and Shino dancing together and a bit over move but still close was Sakura and Ino. It made him smile how he knew each one of them liked one another...the concert did good for all of them.
'And theres Kiba flirting with every girl here. He doesnt care is their old yooung black white...he just wants attention from the female population.' Gaara smirked.
School's out for summer School's out forever My school's been blown to pieces
Sasuke hadnt torn his eyes from the blond spectacle in a while and none of the others minded he hadnt either. He did a quick check of the others and smiled at how they were getting together.
'Why am I feeling this way about him, the random famous singer who wouldnt notice anyone? He's a snob...yeah a snob. Hell who am I trying to kid? Im spellbound, thats the only way to put it. He's like a piece of the most delicious rare chocolate sitting there in a glass case while I'm the chocoholic. I want, no need, to talk to him, to get him out of my mind.' Sasuke told himself between songs.
Sakura saw the look of pure...adoration?...on Sasuke's face and she smile. Just being to the concert made Sasuke act more human and that had been the point of it.
Sakura's attention was soon diverted from Sasuke's apparent normalcy to Ino, who was wrapping her arms around Sakura's waist. She giggled when Ino rocked both of them side to side with the beat.
No more pencils No more books No more teacher's dirty looks
Kiba, although he looked like he was flirting with ever girl he could with the puppy in his bag, had been closely watching the blond on the stage. None of his friends knew it but he was VERY observant and the blond had quite a few unnerving similarities to a certain brunette he had the displeasure of being aquaintances with.
Ruotan announced between songs that the show was almost over. He was sad that it was coming to a close, he enjoyed playing for the crowds of Konoha.
"Well gents and ladies, We're doing a bit of a mix up then we'll give you a little surprise. How's that sound?"
The crowd went wild, so did Sasuke. They all watched as the drummer got up and switched with the bass guitarist who switched with the electric who finally took Ruotans place.
Ruotan was on the drums now and Sasuke gasped when he realized the blond he was becomming addicted to could played more than a normal guitar. He watched as the blond became one with the drums, as he had done before singing and playing guitar...everything seemed natural to him..., and began the beat to the next song, leading the bass in then the others and finally all four singing.
The last three songs seemed to pass quickly and Sasuke hated that they passed so fast, then as everyone came to think the show was over, Ruotan stood up and spoke into the mike. The room had gone silent.
"I know all of you want to know where are next concert is and since were just a band from here...we're staying here. We're not known enough to go somewhere else." He ruffled the back of his hair again and Kiba glared. "Well that explains that. Now as for the surprise...I'll be walking around for a minute while my bandmates play a song and pick a couple people to come up on the stage."
The crowd errupted in screams and shouts. They all wanted on the stage with Ruotan and his band.
"As a warning, I know Karate. I recommend you dont try mauling me." He winked at them all. "Take it away guys."
The bass guitarist took over the drums and the other two switched (the REAL bass player on vocals and the REAL drummer on reg guitar). Ruotan jumped off the stage and began walking through the crowd.
When the song was almost over, Ruotan walked up to the group of Sasuke, Gaara, Sakura, Ino, and all of them and smiled. He walked to the middle of the group and gave them all a very seductive smirk.
"Who of you all wants to come up?"
The group was about to say 'ME! ME! PICK ME!' but all of them turned a devious look on Sasuke. Saskura took the initive to push Sasuke at the blond and point vigorously at him.
"Looks like your friends chose you." Ruotan said smirking the same seductive look again. "Coming?"
Out for summer Out 'til fall We might not come back at all
Sasuke was frozen in place. The blond had spoken to him!
His mind was static and said somethink like...'OMG OMG OMGOMG! girlish squeal He SPOKE to ME! I can die happy!' He was in total bliss.
The song had ended and Sasuke watched Ruotan easily flip back up on stage and smile at the crowd. Five other fans were on the stage when Ruotan walked to the mike after all of his 'mates returned to their original instruments.
Ruotan pointed to Sasuke. "It looks like one of our friends doesnt want to come up. What do we say guys?"
The crowd errupted in a rambunctious yelling of 'DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!' Sasuke snapped out of his daze when Gaara nudged him in the ribs and pushed him forward some.
"Go!" Sakura screamed in his ear.
Sasuke cautiously stepped forward and Ruotan stuck out a hand to help him up with another seductive smile on his face. The raven gladly accepted the hand and was pulled up on the stage to stand close to Ruotan.
Ruotan walked back to the mike and spoke again. "Alright what say you about our first friend? What should she play?" He pointed to a slender blond with eyes for the drummer.
The chorous of 'DRUM DRUM!' made Ruotan smile and the blond blush. Ruotan nodded her to the drums, a second set having been brought out.
"And our shy friend here?" He pointed to a slightly over weight black haired boy.
'BASS! BASS!'
"Go ahead." Ruotan pointed to a spare bass the player was holding out. "And our Cheer friend?"
'DANCE DANCE!'
The blond cheerleader with WAY too much makeup was pointed to a dancer to the left of the stage. She was happy she didnt have to play any instruments.
"And our tall dark and handsome friend?" Ruotan said pointing to a six foot dark skinned teen.
'DANCE! DANCE!'
"Go ahead. And our rambunctious leprechaun?" He pointed to a smiling guy maybe five feet and wearing all green.
'GUITAR!'
He nodded the boy to the guitar. "Looks like our mysterious teen is stuck with me." He winked at Sasuke who lightly blushed. "Her is one of our beautiful guitars, all of with I made the designs on."
Each guitar had an intricate design surrounding the bands symbol of three foxes drooling silver blood. Sasuke was handed one with purple and silver flames licking across its surface, drawn so intricately they almost looked real.
As Ruotan handed the guitar to Sasuke he spoke quietly. "The fist I ever did. Dont break it." He winked once again to Sasuke before turning to the crowd.
The crowd once again errupted in cheers. Ruotan was smiling at them all.
"Lets take it away!" The band started up on the one song Sasuke knew.
Sasuke actually smiled, laughing at himself at being so open infront of so many people, but Ruotan made him feel so happy and secure. Ruotan pushed the mike towards him and he sang with the angelic blond.
'Im so glad I picked up a bit of guitar or I'd look like a total fool.' Sasuke thought to himself as Ruotan smiled at him.
During a quick instrumental part, Ruotan moved Sasuke's hands on the guitar saying a quick sentence before singing again. "Strum the one before and that one repeating AABBB."
Out for summer Out 'til fall We might not come back at all
The song soon ended with Sasuke and Ruotan strumming and singing the last notes. Ruotan bowed to the crowd then turned to the band and fans on stage and smiled at them all, giving Sasuke another wink.
After the others took their instruments off or stood up, Ruotan went around hugging them and thanking them for playing with the band. He of course went to hug Sasuke and smirked his spine-tingling way, wrapping his arms around the frozen raven.
"Come now mysterious one," Ruotan said loud enough for the mike to pick it up. "I'm not letting you go until you hug back." Everyone could sense the smirk in his voice, trying to embarress Sasuke.
With an exasperated sigh, Sasuke hugged Ruotan quickly then let go, crossing his arms between his and Ruotan's chests. "Will you, now, let me go?"
"Hn." Ruotan said as he let Sasuke go. "Well guys, I hope you had fun tonight." A seductive smirk. "Our next concert is next week in the next town over. Hope you'll come."
The band was soon leaving the stage and Gaara grabbed Sasuke's arm to pull hgim backstage. Everyone else in their group left to find their parents since Sasuke's and Gaara's wouldnt be there for a while.