Chapter 2 "Please Can You Keep My Secrete"
My life is over. The thing I held dear is now lost. My life on stage will end. This is the thing that held me together for some time. Akira Yukimaru is the stage name I held close to and I hoped I could hold onto it even further. Now that Tamaki knows…what will happen to me?
"Akira, are you alright?" Tako asked as he sat next to me and passed me a bottle of Coke Cola.
"I'm…fine. I just ran into a problem back there. My friend…he found out,"
"So being worked over that!" Yumi said as she looked at me with a puzzled expression.
"If you knew the situation, then you agree with me. It's not like I wanted to hide it, but rather I have to. My friends see me as something different, another person. Akira to them is nothing but a calm and collective person who just watches from the side lines,"
"So you're worried about them finding out the true self. Well, you shouldn't be afraid. In fact, in a song that you wrote, didn't you say that we need to face our fear and let them melt away! Now your saying that means nothing!"
"No! It still holds its meaning! It's just…I don't know,"
"Alright you guys," Rai said in his calming and smooth voice. "Let the kid work out his problems. He needs to get over them. For now, let's think about the song selections for tonight. I mean, we want to play a good concert…right?"
"Yeah, I guess you're right?" I said in a cheery tone.
"That's my Akira. Always turning to the bright side of life," He said and gave me a large nugie on the head.
"Hey, cut it out!"
"Alright fine,"
The car ride seemed to go by fast. We talked out the different songs and decided on what felt right for this audience. We never like to play the same things. We usually change things up for our concerts, that's what makes them…special. Never a dull moment. These guys, they made me feel all warm and happy. Their like the host club, but in a different way. On stage our energy just combines and makes a new feel each time. Off stage were like family that has been together forever. I like this feeling, it makes me happy. I like the host club too because were also like family, a weird one at that. When were together, we bring out a new feeling. The host club…is just a special place. Some day, I hope these two feelings can combine and make a very unique feeling, but for now, this is what I have to deal with.
Shortly we arrived at our destination and began to greet the fans that waited us. Shook hands, took pictures and did autographs. I was about to enter the building when "he" showed up to greet me.
"Hey Rai, can you give me a few. I need to talk to my friend for a bit,"
"Why don't you bring him on in and talk in a private area inside. This way…he's more welcomed,"
"Alright. Hey Tamaki, come on in you big goof,"
Tamaki smiled and went under the gate. The door closed behind us and the band members went into the "chill" zone to relax and prepare. I took Tamaki into a different area aka what the band calls the "private" area for personal matter. Inside this room was a coffee table and two couches followed by the refreshments for our pleasure.
"Alright. Let's get things straight. First off, you're in my zone, so I can tell you what I want and when. This isn't like the club senpai and secondly, look, I'm sorry for not telling you guys. This…has been something that I've hid from every one, even my own band members, but you have to understand a few things. I enjoy this life and-"
"Haruhi…" Tamaki said in a subtle tone. "I can understand that. However, you shouldn't keep these things from your friends. In the end, your only hurt your self. I realize you like this life and enjoy this and its something I won't take away from you. If you think I'm that type of man, then so be it. Haruhi, I care for you as a friend and nothing more or less. So, if you want to live this life, then at least let me be there for you,"
"Tamaki…thank you. There is something I need you to promise,"
"What's that?"
"You can't tell any one! Not my band, not the club and certainly not my father! This is something I enjoy and I want it to be hidden. You can come to our concerts and all, travel and once and while come on stage, but please…let nobody know my secrete,"
"For you Haruhi…I'll keep that secrete. Although, now it's my turn to ask the questions. First off, why are you dressed up as a guy?"
"Because our band needed a male signer and so I went to them as a male. What can I say, crossing dressing has become my hobby thanks to you,"
"Hmm…ok. Next question, since when could you sing?"
"I could sing along, but I choose not to let you guys know. After all, I could hear the crazy attachment from you guys already, so I hid my talent,"
"I see and lastly, do you think I could maybe write a song with you guys at some point? It could be a simple slow song. I don't think a piano fits very well with the rock edge,"
"Sure thing senpai. Just tell the club that you've been good friends with Akira for a while, so they don't get the suspicious act you know. I mean, it would be weird if suddenly you were friends with a celebrity. Maybe I could convince Rai about letting you join us, as a…keyboard person. This way we can change up our style of music some and it would be nice to have some one I know in the band. It's strange when I have to change in the dressing room by myself too,"
"You really think you could do that!"
Suddenly Tamaki's eyes lit up with little stars in them. His "puppy" look, as annoying as it is, is the cutest thing ever. I can't say no or yes to them.
"I think I could, but no promises. Any way, I need to get ready, so you can wait back here if you want and watch us from behind the stage. Sometimes it's better than seeing us up front. You don't have the fans screaming in your ears,"
"Hmm, I guess I'll watch up front. At least let me in the changing room. I promise I won't look or anything. Daddy isn't all that perverted,"
"Although daddy can be,"
"I am not!"
"Forget it. I'll see you in a few,"
I left the idiot to do as he wished while I changed clothes. There were different outfits laid out for us and so I choose the one that we first had to wear. Within a few minutes I was ready to go and so I went out on stage and did our concert with pride. After it was over, I introduced the band to Tamaki and they seemed to like him. After all, he is a nice guy. I mentioned about senpai's skill at the piano and they seemed to like the idea about a new flavor to the music. Rai said that a change and a new band member would bring more people out to see them and so Tamaki became a band member, but he said that Tamaki would need to dress a little differently, not too much, just something more rocker or pop like. Tamaki seemed to like this idea…too much. We began to discuss new songs we could write with our new member and over time we got new ideas going. After the concert, Tamaki decided to take me home and it was nice because he let me change in the car…he let me sit in the back to change and there were curtain things, so it was fine.
"Well Haruhi that was a nice night wasn't it?"
"Yeah, it was another rocking night for us. Any way, the band has practice tomorrow at twelve, so bring anything you need and wear decent clothes too. I'll call you tomorrow and you can pick me up and all. Sound fair?"
"Sounds good,"
"Well, night senpai,"
And so a new journey would start for the both of us. Although, the question at hand is would Tamaki be able to fit into our band and how soon would the others realize that Haruhi Fujioka is living a second life? Well, hopefully they won't find out, but who knows. Things are only just the beginning.
To be continued….
Sorry you guys for the short chapter, but I wanted to write up something quickly and its nice to read two chapters instead of one. Any ways, I love if you lend some ideas, even if they are lame. The more support, the faster I might be able to write these chapters up. So thanks for reading and have a happy 4th of July.
