"Hi mom…dad." My stomach lurched, but I resisted the urge to run. It was awkward and I scratched my head, placing the bag of chips on the counter.
"I heard you were playing a concert tonight and tomorrow." I looked up to my dad and nodded. I felt my breathing stop and my body got hot. I didn't know what to do. So I looked him in the eye and stood my ground.
"Yeah, this is our last stop on the tour." I turned up and moved up in the line. My father nodded and I turned to talk to the clerk. When she turned and met my eyes, I was met by a very high squeal.
"OH MY GOD! YOU'RE SAKURA HARUNO! CAN I LIKE PLEASE HAVE YOUR AUTOGRAPH?" I chuckled.
"Yeah, totally," I said smiling and signing a receipt in blue sharpie. "Do you have concert tickets?" She nodded, smiling like a fool. "Great, I'll see you there." I seemed to make her day. I started to walk out to the parking lot when I was stopped by my parents.
"Sakura," My mother's voice wavered and I knew she was holding back her tears. Her face had a few wrinkles and her eyes were dull. Time had aged her well, but I could tell she had been through hell. I felt myself freeze up. I was happy to feel a hand on my shoulders and I looked up to see Naruto smiling.
"Hi, I'm Naruto you must be friends of…" He trailed off when he was finished reading my fathers nametag. He looked at me and I shrugged nervously. "Your Saki's parents; the ones who threw her out." Naruto was always so blunt.
"We did not throw her out." My father stated angrily. Naruto nodded his head and I knew his anger was boiling.
"No," He said pointing to my fathers' chest, "She didn't want to live the life you chose for her! You wanted to control her but she knew what she wanted and she achieved it."
"You have no idea what I did or why so I suggest you stop right there."
"I have no idea? We are all the same! We were thrown out for not doing what our families want!"
"SHUT UP!" I didn't mean to yell but everyone was getting way out of control. I saw my mother flinch and my father looked at me in surprise. Naruto let out a sigh. "Look, we all made mistakes but I am happy where I am and I am strong. I don't need you anymore." I dug into my pockets and pulled out two tickets, handing them to my father. "This is your last chance. If you want to be in my life then fine, but you do not control me." With that, I grabbed Naruto's arm and turned, walking towards the park.
I took a deep and walked out on stage. Yeah, the crowd was smaller but their cheers were as loud as can be. I laughed, walking up to the microphone. I looked into the crowd and stared in surprise at my mom and dad. They had changed into jeans and a tee, and I was even more surprised to see my mom wearing one of our band shirts. They looked at me and I smiled.
"Hey guys! So I got a song for you, well for a man out there." The crowd screamed. "Ya see, this man has always loved the song Every Rose Has its Thorn." The music started and I looked down, "This is for you dad."
Webothliesilentlystill
inthedeadofthenight
Althoughwebothlieclosetogether
Wefeelmilesapartinside
WasitsomethingIsaidorsomethingIdid
Didmywordsnotcomeoutright
ThoughItriednottohurtyou
Yeah,Itried
ButIguessthat'swhytheysay
[Chorus:]
Everyrosehasitsthorn
Justlikeeverynighthasitsdawn
Justlikeeverycowboysingshissad,sadsong
Everyrosehasitsthorn
Yeahitdoes
Ilistentoourfavoritesong
playingontheradio
HeartheDJsaylovesagameofeasycomeandeasygo
ButIwonderdoesheknow
Hasheeverfeltlikethis
AndIknowthatyou'dbehererightnow
IfIcouldletyouknowsomehow
[Chorus]
Thoughit'sbeenawhilenow
Icanstillfeelsomuchpain
Likeaknifethatcutsyouthewoundheals
butthatscar,thatscarremains
[Solo]
IknowIcould'vesavedalovethatnight
IfI'dknownwhattosay
Insteadofmakin'love
Webothmadeourseparateways
andnowIhearyoufoundsomebodynew
andthatInevermeantthatmuchtoyou
Andtohearthattearsmeupinside
Andtoseeyoucutsmelikeaknife
When I finished the audience hollered and my mother smiled. "Okay guys!" I yelled, "A friend of mine has a song to sing cuz' he's in love! So give it up for Naruto-Kun!" The crowd yelled again, Naruto had sung before and there was always a song by him. Unlike Sasuke, Naruto was strictly country. And he proved that when he came out in out denim jeans, an orange plaid shirt and black boots. His guitar was ready.
"Hey guys, this is for Hinata Hyuuga." I grabbed Hinata's hand and she was red. "I think you all should know what she does to me." (Beautiful Mess: Diamond Rio)
Going out of my mind these days
Like I'm walking round in a haze
I can't think straight, I can't concentrate
And I need to shave
I go to work and I look tired
The boss man said son you gonna get fired
This ain't your style and behind my coffee cup
I just smile
What a beautiful mess, what a beautiful mess
I'm in spending all my time with you
There's nothing else I'd rather do
What a sweet addiction that I'm caught up in
Cause I can't get enough
Can't stop the hunger for your love
What a beautiful mess
What a beautiful mess I'm in
This morning put salt in my coffee
I put my shoes on the wrong feet
I'm losen my mind
I swear, it might be the death of me
But I don't care
What a beautiful mess, what a beautiful mess
I'm in spending all my time with you
There's nothing else I'd rather do
What a sweet addiction that I'm caught up in
Cause I can't get enough
Can't stop the hunger for your love
What a beautiful mess
What a beautiful mess I'm in
Is it your eyes, is it your smile
All I know is that your driven me wild
What a beautiful mess, what a beautiful mess
I'm in spending all my time with you
There's nothing else I'd rather do
What a sweet addiction that I'm caught up in
Cause I can't get enough
Can't stop the hunger for your love
What a beautiful mess
What a beautiful mess I'm in
What a beautiful mess, what a beautiful mess
I'm in spending all my time with you
There's nothing else I'd rather do
What a sweet addiction that I'm caught up in
Cause I can't get enough
Can't stop the hunger for your love
What a beautiful mess
What a beautiful mess I'm in
When he finished, he looked at Hinata, "Will you be my girl?" She got very red and nodded her head, causing Naruto to smile like a fool and kiss her.
"Now where's my kiss?" I turned to look at Sasuke and smiled. I stood on my tiptoes and pecked his cheek, he cocked his eyebrows and grabbed my chin lightly, and kissed me.
