Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto… but I will have a stuffed toy.
Featured Song 1: Innocent Sorrow by Abingdon Boys School (-Man 1st opening)
Featured Song 2: Sen no Yoru wo Koete by Aqua Times (Bleach movie song? I'm not sure…)
Warnings: Some words. Naruto-ccentric somehow. Childish Sasuke somehow. Anti-Sakura damn right.
000ooo000
"Okay, okay. I'll buy tickets for the stage-side after class. Can you wait a little longer, honey?" Naruto smiles at his girlfriend and Sakura smiles in return. She leaves and Naruto sighs. He looks outside and thinks of the things he can do when he finally get to see Sasuke again… prepared. He can boast a beautiful, sexy girlfriend but…
'Does he even care?' Naruto is still pretty preoccupied by trivial things. He shakes his head… trying to take off Sasuke from his thoughts. He then looks at Sakura who is flaunting the fact that they will be coming to the concert… stage side. Naruto stares, 'She looks so happy…'
Since they have been together for almost five months, Naruto knows that Sakura is rather a materialistic one. She loves to socialize and she ought to like what's new to get to the in-crowd. She is a cheerleader and so she has to keep up with the sociable, girly girl of a girl stereotype. Naruto works in a pizza delivery and he has a fair paycheck and so he can somehow manage his girlfriend's 'social needs'.
Back then, he didn't have to work that much. Sasuke used to be a waiter at a fast-food chain and he's not really a materialistic type like Sakura. And since he had a paycheck on his own, he could buy things for himself. Naruto gave him things as gifts… not as the raven guy's needs and luxuries. The paycheck was way lower than what he has now but it was fine for a guy who had everything he needs in his life before… Naruto. (Senbon Insanity started after they broke up, anyway.)
'I wonder what will happen if… Sasuke didn't join Senbon Insanity. And someone else is taking his place… and the fame is still the same. Will… he be happy to watch it? I wonder if he smile so much when I will be buying tickets for the show. Will he smile just like how he did when I let him join a band?' A smile seeps from his lips without his permission and he is in serious daze. The girls think he is looking at them and Sakura does the flirty eyelash budging thing. It looks to have an effect but he is not really smiling for that.
Unbreakable…
That is their love.
Song 2: Romance and Jealousy
'A million five hundred seventy two thousand four hundred eighty yet to be broken by one…'
Then a bubble pops and the blond notices that he has been dreaming of Sasuke again which he preferred not to do so in the next years of his life. He sees Sakura give him a little wave and so he raises a hand in acknowledgement. Lots of girls are envying Sakura not ONLY for being a hot and sexy cheerleader but ALSO for having a very handsome boyfriend who gives her everything she wants, material and immaterial. He gives them both.
Naruto then closes his eyes and waits for the after class bell to ring. Their teacher has more important things to do so they have been left on their own till after class. Sakura will be at her cheerleaders and Naruto has to go to work and gather more money to maintain the female's luxuries. He stands up and fixes his things, putting them neatly in his bag. He slings his bag over his shoulder and walks to Sakura and the girls.
"Hm? You going already?" Sakura says as she stands from her seat. She wraps her arms around Naruto's neck and says, "Can't you come with us today? Please, Naruto." Naruto smiles and messes Sakura's nicely done hair, "You know I can't. Just enjoy the day with your girls. Bye." Sakura pouts like she's not satisfied with what the guy said but still gives a peck at his cheek before releasing him. He makes his way out the room and Sakura shifts her weight at the left leg and puts a hand at her hips, "Hmph." They hear the bell and the girls will be in the field… dancing.
000ooo000
"Is this all?" Naruto skims the records of all the deliveries he has to make for the day and scans for the first address. The clerk nods in agreement, "Well, that's it. Minus all the calls we will accept after that bike purrs away." Naruto smirks and puts on the helmet after mounting at the bike, "I'll be going then. Pray for me."
"You betcha." The clerk, with brown messy hair and red inverted triangles at his cheeks, laughs.
Click!
Name: Inuzuka Kiba
Age: 17 (Second Year Senior High)
Job: Clerk
The motor dashes away to make fast deliveries. Kiba sighs and yawns out his boredom, "Got some more work to do."
Naruto speeds up at the empty streets making sure the pizza will reach the homes safely, hot and in shape. He does his work smoothly and things have gone the way he wants them to be: no complaints, no late deliveries… no Sen-San member client. He makes his way back to the fast food and reports for the day. Kiba seems to be happy and no one had complained… "Well, even you are late, your handsome face can make up to it."
"Don't be silly." Naruto murmurs and gets in his waiter uniform. Both guys walk down to the counter as the other waiters get to change shifts. They put on their visors and serve customers like the job description.
It takes the whole afternoon and evening off and Naruto comes home after his shift. He is walking at the streets when he remembers about the tickets he has to buy. He goes to the ticket outlet for the Sen-San concert and seems to notice someone within a crowd. He is leaning at the wall wearing a ball cap and shades. Naruto frowns at the image and his porcelain white complexion tells him the identity of the mystery figure. Knowing about it, the blonde tries to get hidden as much as possible while falling in line.
He successfully gets his tickets and looks back at the figure but he is nowhere to be found. Naruto sighs and will be walking to where he had his bike parked. He gets away from the outlet and to his bike. The capped figure walks near him without Naruto knowing. He then speaks, "Naruto."
"Uh." Naruto gasps and makes his eyes see the guy from the corner. He then calms down and talks to the other guy while preparing his bike, "What?"
"You going to the concert?" The question rather excited which makes the blond raise a brow. He puts on his helmet and says, "I'm going with my girlfriend so fuck off, will ya?" He makes the engine purr, warning the guy to get away from him… or else he might get hit. The mystery guy drops the excitement as he puts his hands at his pockets and drops his head somehow, "Girlfriend, huh."
Naruto looks at the other guy and seems to get surprised by the reaction, 'Is he… hurt?' But he recalls the wonder and puts up a mad face under the helmet, 'It's his fault to start with.' The guy then walks away and Naruto has to race against the wind to get far away from the other guy as much as possible. They take opposite directions… but can't help not to even glance at each other's back… somehow dismayed with the fact that they don't walk together.
000ooo000
Another session of perfect practice and everyone seems to notice… Sasuke looks and acts inspired. He doesn't really practice hard during concerts and it would be the first time he is actually excited for the concert. A chocolate haired girl who keeps her hair in two buns above the head claps, "Way to go, Sen-San!" She smiles and her chocolate eyes glitter in glee.
Click!
Name: Tenten
Age: 18 (Third Year Senior High)
Position: Manager
"You look inspired, Sasuke!" She teases and laughs, "Is ex watching?"
"Uh-hm." Sasuke nods while maintaining his bass guitar's tone… with a smile they have never seen before. Tenten, dumbfounded, suddenly chuckles, "Then you have to be the best! You better rest up for the next five minutes. Let's resume after that." Hinata gives a bashful smile and says with a restraint chuckle, "I have never seen Sasuke like this. Well, it's been a year since you broke up and didn't see each other, right?"
Another happy nod from the raven and Tenten teases Sasuke with a singsong voice, "Oooh! I smell love binding them again!"
"H-She has a new boyfriend. That'll never happen."
The whole group drops their teasing and seems to get down learning about it. But the raven plasters his smile at those lips… and is just happy just to see his ex-girlfriend in the crowd who will chant Sen-San's name at the concert. It has been three days already since they last met and the concert will be tomorrow night. Like what Tenten has said… he has to be the best.
Neji seems to notice Sasuke's happy face despite of the existence of the new boyfriend. He says to get the group happy again, "Nevermind the new guy. He's satisfied enough to just see the girl." The group decides to play again and Sasuke needs to work hard… hard enough to make Naruto look at him for the whole night. Tenten then thinks of something and she proposes, "Since Sasuke's special girl is out there tomorrow, why don't we spice things up! It may be a little rush but… Sasuke, there's something I need you to do."
000ooo000
It is already 9:30 and the concert should be by 9 and so the multitude in the place is greatly growing… that the stadium may not accommodate them all. Sen-San is already at the back stage getting ready and Sasuke is secretly peeping out to look for Naruto. And like said (more like commanded), Sakura and Naruto are at the stage side waiting for the show to start. Kiba is also there with the two and also Sakura's bestfriend is there.
Quite impatient and nervous, Naruto always looks around to spot from where the four would be coming out. He then notices the moving drapes and sees the raven head looking at him from the backstage. He decides to ignore the raven like they haven't seen each other… gazing at each other. Sakura is waiting at Naruto's side and talking with her BFF. Kiba yawns and asks to whoever will hear him despite the yelling fans, "Won't they start yet? I'm getting bored waiting."
"Bear with it, Kiba. You came here and you paid for the ticket." Naruto looks to his side to see the sleepy and bored guy, "It'll be a waste if you—"
The fans start to scream as the lights start to dance. They know the concert will finally start and everyone is getting started to feel the excitement rushing in their very veins.
Saketa mune no kizuguchi ni afure nagareru PAIN In the dark
A crying moon figure descends from the ceiling as fog engulfs the floor. Hinata is sitting at the moon and the curtains slowly opens. It reveals the three others and Hinata continue to sing above the crying moon.
Kasaneaeta shunkan no tsunagaru omoi tokashite
Samenai netsu ni unasarete saigo no koe mo kikoenai
The dim lights behind the three begin to grow brighter but remain to be so dark.
Don't cry kowaresou na hodo dakishimetara kimi ga furuete ita Oh...
Sotto kazasu te no hira ni furete misete Never... Until the end
Koboreochiru suna no you ni hakanai negai o Close to the light
Tojita kimi no omokage ni karenai namida nijinde
Hodoita yubi no sukima kara inori ga fukaku tsukisasaru
Dono kurai hatenai itami to kanashimi kara kimi o sukueta darou Oh...
Motto tsuyoku te no hira ni furete misete Ever and never end
Tokihanatsu So far away
Hinata descends from the moon and the concert continues to make the fans squeal their hearts out.
A smile rises from Naruto's face as he gazes at Sasuke and listen to how his fans chant for his name. Sasuke dreams to be a famous bass guitarist to be exact. And seeing its attainment makes him so happy… but the fact that they have broke up for it… pains the blond. He then recalls the smile and the gaze. He looks at Sakura who seems to be really enjoying the concert. It is too bad that it is almost ending… they have been there for almost two hours of non-stop Sen-San goodness!
The song has ended and everyone begs for more. Then Hinata looks at Sasuke and then to the audience and she seems to make everyone silent, "Uhm, everyone. The next song is solely dedicated for Sasuke's special someone who stands in this concert grounds right now. And to make things private, we can't make Sasuke say hi to her." The fans get very excited and the stage seems to get silent… for a booming entrance.
Aisaretai demo aisou to shinai
Sono kurikaeshi no naka wo samayotte
Boku ga mitsuketa kotae wa hitotsu kowakutatte kizutsuitatte
Suki na hito ni wa suki tte tsutaerunda
Sasuke sings… for the first time Sen-San has done this.
Initial reaction.
"Kyaaaaaaaaaaa!" The fan girls begin to scream louder… breaking any eardrum near them even they're very own. However, the band continues to play and everyone in the grounds can't help but to see Sasuke… smile. It is then followed by an instrumental intro and he continues to sing.
Anata ga boku wo aishiteru ka aishitenai ka
Nante koto wa mou docchi demo ii n da
Donna ni negai nozomou ga
Kono sekai ni wa kaerareru mono ga takusan aru darou
Sou soshite boku ga anata wo aishiteru to iu jijitsu dake wa
Dare ni mo kaerareru shinjitsu dakara
Sen no yoru wo koete anata ni tsutaetai
Tsutaenaka naranai koto ga aru
Aisaretai demo aisou to shinai
Sono kurikaeshi no naka wo samayotte
Boku ga mitsuketa kotae wa hitotsu kowakutatte kizutsuitatte
Suki na hito ni wa suki tte tsutaerunda
Naruto gets surprised by the thing. Sasuke only sings to him… and to him alone. He never wanted to sing in public before… even he has that nice, sweet and mellow voice. And since it's the first time Sasuke knows Naruto will be watching him at the concert, he might as well sing for him… forgetting about the other audience and Sen-San members.
Sweet.
Naruto likes the tribute but he couldn't just forgive Sasuke yet. But he can't deny he liked it. He is just smiling there… 'He really is a childish bastard. Doing stupid things… for nothing. Maybe he just thinks… it's the thought that counts. I'm sorry Sasuke. It takes more than a song…'
Sono omoi ga kanawanakutatte suki na hito ni suki tte tsutaeru
Sore wa kono sekai de ichiban suteki na koto sa
The song ends and the fan girls are still trying to get over his sweet mellow voice. Everyone likes it and too bad the concert has to end. The group waves at their squealing fans and they have to go backstage now. They are all saying thank you thank you as multitude disintegrates and gets disbanded by the late hour.
Hinata sighs at the back stage and she smiles at Sasuke, "Wow, Sasuke! I didn't know you can sing that nice." Sasuke smiles a bit and says, "I used to sing with h-her as I play my guitar. It's been a habit… a year wouldn't make me forget."
"You made everybody squeal, Sasuke!" Tenten runs to Sasuke and hugs him at the side, "It's so great!"
"I guess I have to step back from being the vocalist of Sen-San." Hinata jokes and Sasuke gets back to his somehow emotionless mood, "I don't want to sing that much. You can't just give me the microphone." The girls chuckle at his reaction and Neji asks Sasuke, "Hey, Sasuke. Any luck finding her?"
"…" Sasuke looks at him as well as the girls do. He smiles a small beam and says like a happy child with a candy, "She's in the stage side. I saw her smiling at me."
Bliss.
Everyone knows Sasuke reacting different when it comes to his ex and he's very happy seeing her among the crowd. Now they know whatever turns Sasuke on (just excitement) and what makes him enthusiastic in things. They don't really know why those two could have broken up…
000ooo000
Sasuke sighs as he closes the door behind him. It is past 1 and he just got home. He walks in his room… to find Madara lying at the floor. He raises a brow seeing his cousin and he kicks the waist, "Hey, Madara, wake up." The guy groans at the kick and looks at the raven standing beside him. He sits up and yawns. He rubs the sleepy tears off his eyes and says without much energy, "Hello, Sasu-chan. Welcome back."
"What are you doing here?" Sasuke scowls at the older guy and he just keeps on yawning. Sasuke grabs his collar and throws him out the room in a comical manner. Sasuke sighs and sits at his bed… remembering the view he saw at the concert. It is not Naruto's smiling face… but something else that he didn't say at the Sen-San people. He angrily scowls at the wind as he remembers what he saw… too good it's not enough for him to get so distracted to put the whole group out of tune. And he's grateful it didn't happen at his moment.
"Oi, Sasu-chan!" Madara madly knocks at the door and Sasuke goes to get it, "Now what?" Madara knocks at Sasuke's face three times and then Sasuke madly grabs his hand and yells, "I said now what?" Madara opens one eye as Sasuke angrily squeezes his wrist and says, "Your bipolarity is a serious problem, Sasu-chan." The raven perks up invincible cat ears in curiosity and Madara pokes Sasuke's nose, "We watched the concert and you were so happy!"
"You watched?" Sasuke, dumbfounded, says… as if no one has been watching them. Madara does another poke, "I wonder what made you so grumpy!" he laughs out loud and walks away… only to trip at the unblocked hallway. Sasuke rolls his eyes now and slams close the door.
'What made me so grumpy?'
"Wow! Naruto! I have never experienced anything like this!" A pink haired girl beside Naruto says as she hugs the guy. The blond gives a smile and she starts to snuggle him. Then she whispers something and Naruto keeps on smiling at her. She then gives a peck at his lips…
'Who is she? Is she the girlfriend?' Sasuke scowls at the ceiling as he lies down the bed to sleep even for just an hour. He pulls the covers till the waist and he rolls to his side, 'She's ugly. I don't like her.' He closes his eyes and hopes to sleep even for a while.
"Oi, Sasuke. Wake up, honey."
Sasuke opens his eyes and Naruto beams at his face, "Good morning! Did you sleep well last night?" Sasuke sits up and looks around. He eyes at those sapphire ones and the blond yells, "This is my room, baka. Don't look at me like I've taken you somewhere far!" His voice rings in his ears but the raven just smiles in return. The blond touches Sasuke's forehead with his and their nose touching, "Something wrong, Sasuke? You don't look good?"
"It's because… I didn't… see you in my dreams." Sasuke mumbles and low chattering voices wakes him up. He sheepishly opens his eyes… to see Itachi and Deidara whispering near him. Deidara says in a cautiously soft voice, "Maybe he's talking with his girlfriend."
"No, I'm not!" Sasuke shoots up and startles the two. Deidara looks at him and greets him, "Hello. Good morning, Sasuke. Having a sweet dream?"
"OUT!" Sasuke yells and tries to make the two go out the room by scaring them. Itachi, however, sits down the bed and talks to Sasuke, "There's nothing to hide in the room and we're not looking around, don't worry." Sasuke huffs and realizes it is already morning. The sun is so high now and he could tell he's late for class…
Huh?
'Don't be stupid, Sasuke. It's Sunday, no classes.' Sasuke turns to his brother and then to his sister who are there at the room, "I wanted to sleep some more. Can leave you now?"
"Sorry, Sasuke-chan, but you need to run an errand from me."
"This early?"
"Yes, this early."
Sasuke sighs and gets out of bed and prepares to go to the grocery. He has his visor, new-styled hair and glasses enough to conceal his identity without being a suspicious guy. He gets the list from Deidara and goes straight to the grocery with his motorbike. He arrives at the place and parks the bike at the lot in front of the grocery. He then notices a familiar bike… Naruto's bike to be exact.
"Naruto's here." He whispers and runs to the sliding door.
[The End]
Rei: How's that? (Would you like me to write something so bad that you want to slap me with your PC just for you guys to review?) *secretly flaunting the white shirt I have which is imprinted with the red words 'I' and 'MADARA' with a red heart in between (reads as I HEART/LOVE MADARA)*
Madara: (WT… F?) *in a red shirt imprinted by the white words 'REI' and 'ME' with a white heart (reads as REI HEARTS/LOVES ME)* *blushes in embarrassment* She would like to thank you for reading further into the fic. Please review, she greatly demands it.
Rei: How can I please them more if I don't know what they like? At least give me an idea.
Madara: Enough. Let's just get this done. She fast forwarded the concert since she thinks it's not really necessary to include the whole song. About the translation of the songs, you can review or PM her to get it.
Rei: *hugs Madara* I love playing with my Maddie! See you next chapter!