I know I said in chapter 3 that this story wouldn't be very long, but that was before I actually knew what was going to happen :D So hopefully there will be like three or four more chapters. Oh and by the way the songs by Nana Mizuki that I have on these chapters, if you haven't already heard the song you should look them up cuz they are really good ;) merry Christmas everyone!
Bold means two people are singing and its normal like this when just Mitsuki is singing for a duet.
Italics means it's just Takuto in a duet
This is when any solo singer is singing.
Chapter 6: Music and Lyrics
"Why am I such an idiot?" He yelled out leaning against his car. He sighed and looked back at the house. He pulled his keys out of his pocket and got in his car and turned on the radio.
"-Takuto Kira and Koga Mitsuki. Their concert is going to be next week, and their new song Eternal Blaze should be coming on the radio in the next few days. But for now here's Hime Murasaki by Mizuki Nana!" A guitar started to play.
"I melt into your melody that whispers in the twilight
Our gazes are drawn together and I can feel eternity
A life quietly budding
The mist of memories fluttering in the spring breeze
Maddeningly disturbs the turning of the planet
Destroying the dream of butterflies."
Takuto griped the wheel tighter. Did he really love Mitsuki? Or were Hikari and his mind just playing tricks on him.
"Love's river boisterously moves me along
A voiceless voice echoes through the empty days
The rainy, moonlit nights pass."
He felt like he was going in circles thinking about Mitsuki. Her long brown hair falling perfectly down her back and over her shoulders, her big brown eyes shining as she sang, and a smile that could make any heart melt, his mind couldn't stay off of her. He stopped at a red light and ran his hands through his grey hair.
"Why does she do this to me?" He muttered moving forward once the light blinked green. He looked down at the clock to see that he had been driving around for two hours.
"She's probably worried." He said doing a U turn and then heading back.
"Though I'm crushed by the endless storm...
The mist of memories fluttering in the spring breeze
Though I try to lose it in the mists of time, it doesn't fade
It reaches you alone"
The lyrics rang in his head, repeating on and on like a broken record. The house came into his sights and he parked in the driveway. He opened the door and closed it quietly looking around the house.
"Mitsuki?" He called out. He heard the T.V blaring in the next room and walked into the living room to see her asleep on the couch, with tears on her cheeks. He sighed and covered her up with a blanket.
"I feel horrible for being the one to make you cry," He whispered leaning down closer to her face, their lips barely touching. "I love you." He kissed her lips softly and then pulled back and stood up straight.
"Stay strong Mitsuki." He turned his back to her and walked to the guest bedroom and fell asleep.
"Resonating in the far sky are your prayers turning into miracles."
She looked over at the man standing next to her. His guitar was in hand and he was playing his part. Before she realized it, her time to sing had come and gone. The music stopped.
"Mitsuki, that was you line, are you feeling ok?" The recorder asked. She gulped and nodded.
"Yes I'm fine." She said. Takuto hadn't spoken to her since the incident yesterday so she didn't bother to even look at him. The music started up again and she sang with all her heart.
"My overflowing tear drops dissolved into the blue midnight,
and without hesitation, I was drawn in and met you in a warm encounter.
Your honest words where as white as now,
I collected my iron feathers and started to move.
Each time you get hurt, you become nicer.
I just want to protect that smile of yours till the end…
That is my only wish.
My sad memories transcended through time…
The one who will accept them is you…the goddess of light.
What shined that day was the ETERNAL BLAZE of your heart.
I'll break away from my darkness, the door to my freedom
and strong unending future is opening.
In the cold green light of the moon, the darkness of my heart was reflected,
but in my loneliness, I muttered "I want to be with you".
In truth, you taught me the courage to face you and reality,
so I ran about and awoke up to my aspiration.
Not letting go of our feelings,
hold me firmly,
and we'll be able to convey our feelings
Hidden in the silver ocean, was a blank page.
Only you know because you showed me your "true" self,
and what was born was this vow that violently blows my sadness.
There's nothing to be afraid of anymore, we won't avert our gaze.
Our precious "time" is just beginning."
The violin started to play and Takuto played the guitar along.
Just stay where you are,
if I'm swept away by my nightmares
and my unending painful rain,
even if my key is broken, I'll break through and be next to you.
I believe in everything now.
My sad memories transcended through time…
The one who will accept them is you…the goddess of light.
What shined that day was the ETERNAL BLAZE of your heart.
I'll break away from my darkness, the door to my freedom
and strong unending future is opening.
Yes, everything starts from now on…" Everyone started to clap. The two singers took off the headphones.
"Good job today guys. I can't wait to see the concert." Our producer was Mr. Tanaka, Matt's father, said. They both bowed.
"Thank you sir." They said in unison.
"Mitsuki, didn't you say you wanted to record a new song?" Masami asked. The small girl nodded her head and Takuto watched her go back into the studio.
"A song? What song?" He asked. Masami just held up her hand.
"Be quiet and you'll hear it. She wrote it over night, the music and everything, I was quite impressed by it." The music started up with a piano, violin and drums.
"Accelerated emotion somehow tightens my heart
I can't act normal, thinking too much about you
Your smile is so bright, like the jewels of Andromeda
I'm always smiling, but I'm serious
Takuto watched her sway to the music, her smile was so bright and happy. Her cheeks were slightly flushed and her eyes were closed. 'Is she talking about me?' He thought.
Why does your existence convert A.I. into ai (love)?
Eternal chaos isn't that bad. All right! Transcending the future
Emotion bursts, chasing the miracle of Adam and Eve
Ready, go to star heaven, the map tells me it is love
I want to synchronize, but can't keep up
I want to warp the distance between us
The universe is a bit too small to fulfill our dreams
Shining love and galaxy, "I love you" is everywhere
I can't explain it well, but follow me
I'll show you the sky
If I can teleport at this very moment
I want to travel through the galaxy with you
We no longer need things like logic, equations, and gravity
As long as there is attraction between us All right! Let's leap through time
The melody was so inspirational. Takuto found himself moving with the music a bit. In fact everyone in the room was dancing or tapping their feet.
Shooting star and crescent moon, let's cross this quiet sea
Our encounter was destined since the beginning of life
Emotions bursts, chasing the miracle of Adam and Eve
Ready go to star heaven, the map tells me it is love
I want to synchronize, but can't keep up
I want to warp the distance between us
We've been in love since the day the apple fell
Shining love & galaxy, "I love you" is everywhere
I want you to become my everything, just you
I'll give you my whole world."
Everyone clapped loudly.
"Great job Mitsuki! This concert is going to be great!" Mr. Tanaka said. She smiled and bowed. They left the studio, Masami was babbling on about what was next.
"Mitsuki," Takuto spoke up. She turned around with a smile.
"Yes Takuto?" She asked. He felt his heart skip a beat.
"Wh-what was the name of your song?" He asked. She smiled brighter.
"Astrogation. Did you enjoy it?" She asked turning back around and nearly skipping to the car. He smiled softly. 'She is so pure.' He thought.
"Yes, it was amazing." He said. She didn't hear for Masami had interrupted them
"Come on you two! We've got to record the commercial for your songs, and then do a photo shot for your ads, and CD cover." She babbled. She pushed the two into the limo and got in after them.
"Masami, is my song going to be on the same CD?" Mitsuki asked. She shook her head.
"No, since Eternal Blaze is your guy's debut song, it will be separate from Astrogation." She said. They arrived at the studio.
"Ok let's go." She said pushing them along. They both looked at each other and started to laugh.
"I think she had too much coffee." Mitsuki said. Masami popped her head in between them.
"What was that missy?" She asked. Mitsuki shrugged.
"Oh nothing." She winked. Takuto watched her in awe. After everything that has happened, she is still shining brighter than ever. Her name definitely suited her. She was like a new moon. She was dark for a couple days, but then she came back even brighter, not showing the scars that were hidden behind her, as the full moon.
"Come on Takuto!" Mitsuki grabbed his hand and sprinted towards the building. He smiled for what seemed like the first time in a while.
"Good Mitsuki! Ok now bend backwards a little, with one hand on your hip!" They instructed. She did as she was told. She was shooting the picture for Astrogation. She wore a black dress that was sort of like a ballerina dress with the back made of lace, there was a dark red/black bow wrapped around her waist and she had a dark red shawl wrapped around her arms. (A/N think of Hoshina Utau's outfit on her cover for Meikyu Butterfly except different colors. If you've never seen look it up on google :D)
Takuto watched Mitsuki in awe. She was so beautiful in that dress, it complemented her dark hair and pale skin. She twirled and posed again.
"Ok now give us a serious pose." She crossed her arms and shrugged her shoulders slightly. She crossed her legs and then looked up at the camera with half lidded eyes, her lips slightly opened.
"PERFECT!" The camera man yelled. Takuto chuckled, he always went a little over board. But she did look pretty good.
"Ok thank you! Have a nice day you two!" Mitsuki nearly ran over to Takuto and Masami.
"Mitsuki! That was amazing, you could probably become a model if you wanted to." Masami said. The girl blushed.
"No, I think I'll stick to singing." She said with a smile.
"Ok well we should get going! We've got to get that commercial ready." Masami walked ahead of them, so they were alone.
"Come on Takuto, we should get going." She said smiling at him and then walking ahead slightly.
"Wait Mitsuki," He called out. She stopped and turned to look at him.
"Yes?" She asked. What did he want to say to her? That he was undeniably in love with her and wanted to touc- 'whoa, I need to calm down.' He sighed.
"Never mind." He said. She nodded with a smile and walked up to him taking his hand in hers.
"Let's go Takuto." She said pulling him along. He just smiled and followed her lead. He was glad that she was feeling better, even though he could still see the pain, even if she had it hidden very well.
They entered the house near eight at night. Mitsuki collapsed on the couch and curled up.
"Man that was exhausting." She yawned. Takuto chuckled and sat at her feet.
"Well you can't fall asleep out here Mitsuki, and you've got to take a shower also." Takuto instructed. She pouted.
"Meanie." She grumbled standing up and walking to the bathroom.
"You need one too you know!" He heard her yell. He just shook his head and went to the kitchen to get some water. He looked at the second doorway connected to the kitchen that led to the living room. He walked closer to the room curious to what was placed in there. It was pitch black so he flipped the switch and spotted a black grand piano. He ran his hand along the glossed wood.
"I haven't played the piano is so long." He muttered sitting at the stool.
Mitsuki was washing her hair while humming when she heard a beautiful yet saddening tune flow through the walls.
"Takuto?" She whispered rinsing out her hair and turning off the water. She could hear his soft voice singing along with the melody he was playing. She got dressed quickly and snuck into the living room where the piano was located.
"This one's for you and me, living out our dreams
We're all right where we should be
Lift my arms out wide I open my eyes
And now all I wanna see
Is a sky full of lighters
A sky full of lighters."
A shiver went down her spine at the sad and powerful sound of his voice. He hummed along with the music he played. Mitsuki found herself walking closer to him.
"I know you're there Mitsuki." He murmured without stopping the music. She froze where she was.
"Come here." He said softly. She walked to the piano and looked at him. He had a smile on his face and he looked so relaxed. She smiled and sat down next to him.
"It's so beautiful Takuto, did you write it?" She whispered. He nodded his head.
"I wrote it awhile ago when I was a teenager. Can you play the piano Mitsuki?" He asked. She smiled sadly.
"Yes, my mother taught me, she was amazing at it. She used to be a professional and played at very important recitals, but she broke her hand so she wasn't able to play anymore." She said. Takuto stopped playing.
"Will you play for me?" He asked looking at her. She was looking down at the keys so he got that chance to take in her appearance. She looked exhausted, but still had that shine in her eyes. Her hair was soaking wet and was sticking to her face slightly.
"I can try." She whispered. He watched her move her small delicate fingers over the oak keys. She took a deep breath and started to play. He instantly felt relaxed and moved by the music. Her body moved elegantly with the beautiful melody, her eyes were closed, letting her fingers guide her to the right place. The song reminded him of rain coming down from the sky gently. The air is still, nothing is moving but the tears falling from the sky. He could see a tear fall down her pale cheek. He went to wipe it away, but then pulled back, letting her continue on. This was probably painful, yet relieving for her. The room was quiet and Mitsuki tried to hold in her tears. He took her in his arms and she finally broke.
"I'm sorry I told you to play." He whispered in her ear. She shook her head.
"No it's ok, It actually made me feel better. My mother wrote that piece for me when I was six. She said that the name was Kiss the rain. She told me that I was like the rain sometimes, falling from the sky silently, shining with elegance and beauty. I would wash away all the stress and make everyone smile." He held her waist lightly and pulled her closer.
"And she was right when she said that." He whispered. Mitsuki looked up at him.
"What?" She whispered. He looked into her tear filled eyes and leant down towards her face.
"I said she was right. You're a precious person Mitsuki, pure, beautiful, talented, and so inspiring." He whispered, his lips getting closer to hers. Her eyes widened when his lips connected with hers. The kiss was gentle and passionate. He pushed her hair away from her face and started to kiss down her jaw line and then to her neck. She wrapped her arms around his neck and tilted her head slightly. He pushed her onto her back on the stool. She bit her lip to prevent from moaning as he nibbled on her neck. Did she really want this? Was he just doing this out of guilt? Or because of him and Hikari breaking up? She always thought that she would wait until she was happily married, especially since her parents would have killed her if she'd done it now.
"Takuto," She whispered quietly. He lifted his head up to meet her eyes. He saw worry and sadness. He sighed. What was he doing? Of course she didn't want this at such a young age. And she probably thought he was only doing it for the pleasure. He got off of her and helped her up from the stool.
"I'm sorry." He said. She smiled.
"It's fine, don't worry about it." She said. He nodded slowly. She pushed him to the door. He looked back at her shocked. She just giggled.
"Go get a shower." She explained turning back to the piano. He smiled softly and heard her playing a different song. He got into the shower and leant against the wall.
"What's wrong with me? Why can't I control myself around her? And the worst thing is she probably thinks I'm only doing it because I broke up with Hikari or because I feel guilty for rejecting her. But it's neither of those things. I actually am doing it out of love." He whispered. He wanted to punch the wall but resisted it. He wanted so badly to tell her that he loved her, but she would probably think he was lying only to make her feel better. How was he going to show her how he felt? He looked up at the water and sighed.
Mitsuki stared at the keys as she played a different melody. Why did he try that again? This was the second time that they had almost done it, but why was he doing it when he knew it hurt her feelings? The song suddenly turned to a more sad and mellow tune known as Dreamer's Farewell. She heard Takuto's footsteps and kept playing. He placed his hands on her shoulders making her jump slightly but continued. She could imagine the violins, cellos, violas and basses playing along with her. Dreamer's Farewell was also a song that her mother had composed.
"It's beautiful." He whispered sitting down next to her. She kept her eyes closed not wanting to look at him. Her hands started to shake from trying to hold in her tears. She needed to stop crying. She was such a wimp because of it. The song came to an end and it was quiet. You could hear the hum of the A.C coming on, and the clicking sound that the ceiling fan made.
"Mitsuki, are you ok?" He asked. She clenched her fists and stood up angrily.
"NO! I'm not ok! You come in here and try to comfort me but then you end up kissing me trying to lead me on of what you think you want but you don't! You are just depressed because Hikari broke up with you and you have to take it out on me because you know I love you! You aren't taking me serious either! You think I'm just a little kid with a crush! But it's not! I love you and can't seem to understand that!" She yelled in one breath. Takuto just stared at her surprised at her outburst.
"Mitsuki I-"I don't want to hear your stupid excuse! I love you Takuto, I really do." She whispered clutching her shirt. "But if you can't understand that, and you keep on trying to take advantage of me, I want you out of this house, and I never want to see you again." She said running out of the room and slamming the front door. He started at the ground.
"I'm such an idiot." He mumbled standing up and running after her.
She crossed her arms over her chest shivering from the cold rain. The cars zoomed by, splashing water all over her. She didn't care though, just as long as Takuto was far away from her. Mitsuki looked down at her attire, noticing that she was wearing her pajama's. She looked around and saw a coffee shop and took shelter in there. She sat at a table and looked out the window.
"Mitsuki?" She turned her head to see Matt Tanaka. He sat down across from her.
"Are you ok? Why are you out this late alone, and more or less in your pajamas." He asked. She sighed.
"I was just upset and left my house." She answered.
"I don't want to seem pushy, but why?" He asked. She looked into his eyes and started to tell him the story, from the point when she kissed Takuto for the first time, to only five minutes ago. Once she was finished he stood up quickly looking very pissed off.
"I'm going to kill that bastard if it's the last thing I do!" He said. Mitsuki grabbed his arm.
"Please don't Matt! He didn't do anything wrong." She whispered. He frowned.
"If he hadn't of done anything wrong then you wouldn't be here right now Mitsuki." He said. She looked down at the ground
"I know, but he is a really nice guy." She said. He sat back down.
"Mitsuki, I don't want you to catch a cold so come over to my place so I can give you a change of clothes." He said. She nodded slowly and followed him out of the café. Was she making the right choice?
"Damn it Mitsuki! Where the hell did you go?" Takuto called out in rage. He kept running down the sidewalk trying to see through the sheet of rain.
"Why did I have to fall in love with her?" He growled looking at the passing cars. He then saw Mitsuki in one of them with another guy. He felt his anger rise and he started to run after the car.
"Where are your parents?" She asked while they sat on the couch, with cups of hot chocolate.
"I live by myself. I moved out of my parents house when I turned nineteen, I am now twenty-two." He said. She nodded slowly.
"Are you going to be ok Mitsuki?" He asked. She nodded slowly.
"I'll be fine, thank you." She said taking a sip of her drink.
"Ok that's good to hear." He said placing his cup on the table. She copied his action and looked at him.
"Thank you so much for letting me use this extra clothing and letting me stay here, but I should go now, or Takuto will be worried." She said standing up.
"Wait don't go Mitsuki! You can't go back to someone like him. He doesn't know how to take care of you." He said. She smiled sadly.
"He does actually, he just can be thick headed sometimes. Don't worry about it Matt." She said.
"I can't believe you love him, but I guess I can't stop you." He said smiling. She nodded with a smile and kissed his cheek. She paused while pulling away from his face. Their lips connected. 'Ah what am I doing?' Mitsuki yelled in her head. She wanted to pull away, but the kiss was so nice. She felt his tongue press up against her teeth and she gladly opened up. She moaned quietly and wrapped her arms around his neck. 'I love Takuto don't I?' She thought as Matt pushed her onto the couch gently and started to un-button her shirt. He ran his lips down her neck and started to suckle. She moaned louder yanking at his shirt. He sat up and pulled it off and met her lips again. There was a loud pounding on the door. At first Matt just ignored it, but after three times and sat up frustrated.
"I have to get that, just wait here ok." He kissed her lips and lightly ran his hand down her thigh. She shivered and pulled a blanket over her almost naked chest.
"Where is she?" She heard Takuto yell. Her eyes widened. He followed her to make sure she was ok.
"What are you talking about?" Matt asked. Takuto glared at the man.
"Mitsuki, where is she?" He growled.
"Oh so you must be Takuto, the one I've heard about so much, well I'm sorry, we are a little busy at the moment, if you could come back in the morning that'd be better." He said. Takuto then noticed that he didn't have a shirt on and pushed him out of the way.
"Mitsuki!" He yelled running into the living room. He saw her lying on the couch with a blanket covering her up. He nearly slid on his knees next to the couch.
"Mitsuki, did he hurt you?" He asked. She shook her head. Takuto stood up again and punched Matt.
"How could you ever think of having sex with such a young girl?" Takuto yelled angrily. Matt held his cheek.
"I could asked you the same thing." He said standing up and swinging his arm at Takuto but missing.
"Stop it you two!" Mitsuki said, but they ignored her and continued to fight. Matt punched Takuto in the gut, but he didn't even flinch.
"Please stop it!" Mitsuki yelled. They finally looked at her.
"Matt! Stop being mean to Takuto, he never did anything wrong. And Takuto! Stop accusing him of something he didn't do! I'm the one that chose it, even if it is a stupid idea. Also don't talk about me as if I'm only ten years old! You two are so stupid! No, I'm the stupid one for coming to either one of you." She grabbed the shirt from the ground and put it on and stormed passed both of them. Matt turned to Takuto.
"You know, if you love her so much just tell her, before I steal her heart. I'll also let you know that I'm not backing down at all." Matt said walking away. Takuto glared at his back and then turned around to run after Mitsuki.
"Mitsuki wait!" She ran faster. He growled in frustration. It was still pouring, and only a few cars passed them because it was one in the morning. He reached out and grabbed her arm. She struggled to get out of his grasp.
"Let me go!" She yelled. Takuto took a breath and stepped closer to her and took her in his arms. She kicked his shin and pulled away from him. He winced.
"Mitsuki why are you running away from me?" He yelled over the pouring rain. She finally stopped and turned around to glare at him.
"You don't understand Takuto! Can't you just leave me alone! I know you like to comfort me! But why in the hell are you kissing me huh? Stop playing with my heart!" She yelled. He walked closer to her about to reach for her hand but she slapped his cheek.
"Get away from me. I have no idea what you're problem is, but if you want to kiss someone so badly go find some slut out there waiting for it and stop breaking my heart." The tears started to fall.
"What are you talking about Mitsuki? I'm not kissing you just for the hell of it! Or because I'm heartbroken! I'm doing it because I love you!" He yelled. She glared at him.
"And now you are lying! Why don't you just go back home? I'm fine by myself I don't need you around." She was about to run again before he grabbed her arm.
"Stop running away Mitsuki. I know you are pissed right now, but hear me out. I know what I've been doing has hurt you badly, and I'm really sorry for that. I honestly don't understand why I'm doing it myself. Be mad at me all you want I don't blame you. But I'm still going to live with you because no matter how many times you say you're fine, I know for a fact that you never will be." He said. She looked at him surprised. It was quiet between the two as they stared into each other's eyes.
"Come on, we need to get home and get dry." He said quietly pulling her along with him
Well that was…. Hmm I don't even know, interesting I guess. I wasn't even paying attention to what I was writing for most of the chapter, I pretty much just zoned out while I typed haha I hope you enjoyed it. I don't own sky full of lighters by Bruno Mars, Astrogation, Hime Murasaki, and Eternal Blaze by Nana Mizuki, Kiss the Rain by Yiruma, and Dreamer's Farewell by Robert Kerr. Dang that's a lot of songs. And you should look up all these songs they are pretty good :D and the dreamer's farewell is a song that I played in orchestra and I thought it was really pretty even if it is really easy :D Please review.