Yukiko: Hey guys! Sorry for the last update! I had Finals the entire week and I just got through them today! Hooray!
Review Response:
Toshirokun13: Toshiro: 'Yeah Yukiko, when am I going to get the electric violin?' Yukiko: I have no clue! I just go along whatever happens in my head.
TsukihanaYUE: Toshiro: 'I'm not cute.' Yukiko: Yes you are. Ichigo: I agree with Yukiko for once. Yukiko: HEY!
Winter Narcissus: Yukiko: Haha, I just had to put that line there. I thought it fits Ms. Spencer perfectly. I'm a bit of half and half with Momo's character though… so… eh. *shrugs*
Hotaru Shizuma: Ichigo: She ain't a prodigy. Toshiro is. Toshiro: *blushes* Yukiko: Oh get a room you too!
Kumonnetskazette: Yukiko: Chigo is a cute name! Ne Chigo? Ichigo: Hell no! Yukiko: Like I said before you're reviews are what keeps me writing! I love all the reviews I get from my readers.
Yumi-2121331: Yukiko: You and me both! Ichigo: No, the only person that gets to hug me is Toshiro.
Tuliharja: Yukiko: It is nice. Well, I can't really see Kisuke like that too, but it was for my little cousin who loves Kisuke and wanted him in the story. I was originally not going to put him in it, but it was for my little cousin so I couldn't say no. I'm too nice.
Animegurl103: Ichigo: Can you crush her so she can die? I'm not use to all this lovey-dovey kissy kissy stuff she's put me through. Toshiro: 'So that means you don't want me with you anymore?' Ichigo: Toshi… I didn't mean it like that! Yukiko: You're on your own from here Ichigo…
Kotaro118: Yukiko: Hahaha, there I updated! Stop bothering me during class! XD
Soaha: Yukiko: I love that song too! I'm glad I made you happy!
Disclaimer: Must we go over this again?
Ichigo sighed as he stared up at his ceiling with his hands behind his head acting as a pillow. Just a few more days before the recital… but tomorrow is Interlude, I have to go buy a nice suit for the recital. I'll just wear slacks and a vest for tomorrow.
Sighing, Ichigo rolled over to his side and pulled the covers over his body and fell into a peaceful slumber all the while thinking of his beloved Toshiro.
The next morning, Ichigo woke up early to get a heads start in taking a shower before his sisters and getting dressed. Ichigo stepped into the bathroom stall of the shower and turned the knob to let the hot water run down his perfect built body. He washed his body and hair before getting out with a towel around his waist and steam coming off his skin. Ichigo walked into his room to see the clothes he was to wear already on his bed, neatly folded. Ichigo smiled and quietly thanked Yuzu, without her, Ichigo would probably not be the same exact person he was now. After 20 minutes of dressing, Ichigo looked at himself in the mirror and gave himself a nod. He was wearing black dress pants that was a little snug against his legs, a crimson long button up sleeve with a black vest which made him look like a waiter. Ichigo debated if he should add a tie with his outfit, but thought he didn't need one and just unbutton two of the top buttons of his long sleeve. The Berry grabbed his violin case and descended down the stairs to be greeted with an excited Yuzu and a smiling Karin.
"You look great Ichigo!" Yuzu exclaimed as she hugged her older brother. Ichigo laughed and hugged his sister back, "Thanks to you Yuzu."
Karin looked at the clock and handed Ichigo his breakfast, "You're running late again Ichigo. Toshiro is probably waiting for you, so I took the liberty to pack your breakfast. Just don't ruin your clothes while you're eating got it?"
Ichigo looked at his watch and cursed, "Thanks Karin! See you guys later!" He grabbed the sack food from Karin, got his violin case, put on his shoes, and ran out the door. Ichigo ran up to his boyfriend's household and saw Toshiro outside leaning against the porch wall looking rather lost in thought. However that wasn't the reason why Ichigo was staring at his boyfriend; he was staring at the clothes he was wearing. Toshiro was wearing similar dress pants like Ichigo's but only white, a light blue button up long sleeve and a white vest. Shaking his head, Ichigo walked up to Toshiro and kissed him in the cheeks causing the other male to just slightly at the gesture,
"Good Morning Love," smiled Ichigo.
Toshiro stared at Ichigo with wide eyes before smiling back at him as if saying, 'Good Morning Ichigo.' Toshiro went to move to get his backpack but was stopped by Ichigo, "Today's Interlude which means no classes today. We're just going to hang around Ms. Spencer's class for the entire day."
The white haired teen nodded and Momo came out of the house wearing some sort of employee's uniform, "Good Morning Ichigo. I'll be dropping you guys off to your school. I don't want your clothes getting dirty on the way over there and my work is just on the way."
Ichigo gave Momo a raised eyebrow, "You're working? Where?"
"At Tamashi in Karakura Center. I'm working today because I have no school."
Ichigo nodded, "I like that place. Their bread is the best. Thanks for the ride Momo."
Momo nodded and pulled out her keys, "No Problem. It sucks that Rangiku and I can't come watch you guys perform, no visitors allowed."
'You can watch us on the recital since it's open for the public,' Toshiro signed.
Momo opened her car and they sat inside, "That's true… well I guess I'll just have to wait for it then."
Toshiro and Ichigo waved goodbye to Momo as she drove away to work and they made their way to the music club where everyone was there fully dressed, ready to perform in the afternoon.
Miku was dressed in a black ruffle skirt and a gray shoulder cut long sleeve and black stilettos. Shiori was dressed in a simple pale pink short dress and black leggings and black flats. Damon was wearing something similar to what Ichigo was wearing but instead of crimson button up, it was white. Ms. Spencer was wearing a green top and black dress pants and heels. Everyone in the club looked very professional and was ready for the little performance.
The couple's group went up to them with smiles, "You two ready?"
Ichigo smirked, "Do we need to answer that?"
Ms. Spencer came bounding over, "I'm loving the confidence in here! Keep it up!"
Toshiro went over to the piano and just played some random song that popped into his head. Ichigo walked over and sat next to him and placed his head on his lover's shoulder, listening intently with closed eyes.
Toshiro continued to play and warm up his fingers as Ichigo took a short nap until Miku, Shiori and Damon interrupted them.
"You guys wanna walk around the school campus and watch the Freshmen and Seniors work?" asked Shiori.
Toshiro stopped playing and looked at his friends, Ichigo woke up as soon as he didn't hear the sounds of the piano no more.
"Sure why not…" shrugged Ichigo and they all walked out of the room. The group watched their peers scatter around the campus trying to get ready for the event taking place that afternoon. They passed by the Culinary club and saw Orihime cooking up something in the stove.
"Hey guys! What are you all doing here?" asked Orihime.
'We just felt bored in our club so we decided to walk around. What are you making?' signed Toshiro as Miku translated it to everyone else.
Orihime smiled, "That's cool. I'm working on my latest recipe: Shrimp scalloped bean paste curry! Do you guys want to try it?"
Ichigo and Toshiro immediately decline after their first run with her cooking, Miku and Shiori said they already ate, but Damon had to be the dumb one and accepted her offer.
Ichigo and Toshiro wished him good luck. Orihime gave him a bowl of rice and her creation and Damon took a bite out of it. Everyone, besides Orihime, thought any second now Damon would bolt out of the room and into the bathroom to vomit, yet he swallowed the food and continued to eat it.
"This is really good Orihime! You should make more of this so I can eat it!" Damon said as he stuffed his face with food. Ichigo and Toshiro were amazed that Orihime's cooking had no effect on Damon. After Damon had had his fill, they all left the Culinary room and headed down a few doors down to the Art Club, which according to Ichigo is where Rukia is. Ichigo had an angry tick mark on his forehead as he saw Rukia painting a picture similar to the Angels painting but there was one problem… the angel had Chappy's head.
"RUKIA WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?" yelled Ichigo. The raven haired girl turned around and threw her paintbrush at Ichigo, who nearly dodged it in hopes to not get paint all over his clothes.
"Shut Up! Can't you see I'm working here?"
Miku and Shiori went up to the painting and squealed like love crazy teens over the Chappy painting, "SO CUTE!"
Rukia grinned in triumph and looked at the time, "Isn't your performance in like a couple minutes?"
The Music Club members froze on the spot before bolting out of the room back to the Music Room just in time to see everyone piling out with their instruments in hand. Ms. Spencer gave them an eye roll and let them get their stuff before joining the others.
The Music Club members were back stage of the school auditorium setting up chairs and sheet stands. Ichigo, Damon and Toshiro worked together to put the piano side stage in preparation for their musical performance after the first group.
This is it… my first live performance in front of my entire school… I hope I don't trip over my fingers… thought Toshiro nervously as he bit the bottom of his lips. Ichigo somehow sensed his boyfriend's discomfort and walked over to him, took him by the hand and took him to a secluded room in the far back of the stage.
"You're going to be fine Toshiro, trust me. Just play like you'd normally would in the club. Think of me when you play the song, alright?" Ichigo leaned in and brushed his lips against Toshiro's, who gladly returned the kiss. Ichigo cupped his large warm hands on Toshiro face, while the other wrapped his arms around Ichigo's neck bringing him so much closer. They pulled apart for air and stared at each other's eyes with love and compassion.
Ichigo raised his hand and brought his middle and ring finger down, 'I Love You.'
Toshiro smiled sincerely and copied the gesture, 'I Love You, too.'
Ichigo smiled back and peck Toshiro's lips before walking back to where the others were getting ready to get on stage. Damon saw them walk out of the room and smirked,
"Didn't do naughty things in the back now, did we?" Toshiro blushed and Ichigo lightly socked the Varsity Tennis player in the arm.
"Shut up Damon." Ichigo said with a chuckle.
There was suddenly an applause as the first group went up first and played their piece. Toshiro peeked through the curtains as gasped at the size of the audience. Slowly backing away, Toshiro shook his head,
I can't do it… I can't.
Ichigo got out his violin and walked over to Toshiro and have him a one arm embrace from behind, "You'll be fine Toshiro. Just think of me when we play."
There was a second wave of applause and the first group bowed to their viewers and stepped out of the spotlight. One member went up to Ichigo and Toshiro's group and wished them good luck.
At long last, they walked onto the stage with the spotlights on them. Toshiro moved to stand next to the piano, Ichigo to his right with a microphone in front of him for the violin, Shiori sat on the stool for her drum set, Damon sitting on a high stool with his guitar on his lap and Miku sitting on a chair balancing her large cello against her shoulders. Ichigo took hold of the microphone and addressed to the audience,
"Good afternoon fellow classmates and teachers. My name is Ichigo Kurosaki and these are my group members: Toshiro Hitsugaya, Miku Soraryuu, Shiori Sakamoto, and Damon Sykes. We are the second group performing today from the school's Music Club. The song you will all be listening to is by an American singer Katy Perry called Firework. I hope you all enjoy."
Ichigo placed the microphone back onto the stand and nodded to everyone on stage. Toshiro took his seat on the piano bench and did his usual routine before playing a piece. With a deep breath, Toshiro began to play. His fingers pounded on the keys as he moved them up and down the scale over and over again. Ichigo and Miku readied themselves as well and strummed their bows along with Toshiro's melody, then Shiori and Damon followed. The audience were surprised at the marvelous group playing in such unison, that they were engrossed with the song completely. Rukia, Renji, Orihime, Tatsuki, Chad, and Uryuu were in the audience as well and they all stood up and clapped in unison with the beat. After that the entire school was doing the same thing. Toshiro lost focus because of the clapping and his melody died down, catching his other members' attention. They knew the song wasn't finished and wondered why Toshiro was stopping. Ichigo quickly played louder that Miku's cello and grabbed the attention of his boyfriend. Ichigo's loud melody was sending Toshiro some sort of message hidden so well in the music that only Toshiro can decipher it,
Don't stop… think only of me.
Toshiro looked at his fingers and immediately blocked out all over sounds except for his piano and Ichigo's violin. With a new found inspiration, Toshiro quickly jumped back into play and was able to go through the entire song till the very end.
When they ended their song, a roar of clapping and whistling was heard from the audience. Quickly getting off stage for the Streetdance Club to perform, Ichigo scopped Toshiro in his arms and showered him with kisses.
"You were amazing Toshiro! I'm so proud of you!"
Toshiro let out a silent giggle and nuzzled his face in the crook of Ichigo's neck, 'I love you so much Ichigo. Thank you.'
Yukiko: Whoo, that took forever!
Toshiro: 'For once you didn't do anything bad.'
Ichigo: What about the scene in the backroom?
Toshiro: 'Are you implying that you didn't want that scene?'
Ichigo: No no! I mean… well… Yukiko?
Yukiko: Nope, you're on your own here Ichigo. PLEASE REVIEW GUYS! I HAVE NO MORE FINALS SO I SHOULD BE UPDATING AGAIN TOMORROW IF I'M UP TO IT!
~Yukiko Shiroryuu~