Switched Music Chapter 2: Hesitation, a card captor sakura fanfic

Chapter 2: Hesitation

"I can't believe you're actually going for it?" Jun then handed them their drinks.

Sakura replied dazedly. "Me either."

"Are you really, sure about this?" Ryu nursed his fourth bottle as he slumped further in his seat.

"Yeah, is there really no other way?" Yam asked concernedly as he slapped Ryu's back. "Dude, easy on the beer we still have another set in five minutes."

Ryu just glared at Yam and resumed his drinking. Yam gave up on him and tried to focus on his best friend. "Kura, Kura?" He shook Sakura gently to snap her out of her trance.

"Huh?"

Yam sweat dropped and calmly repeated his question. "I said if there's really no other way?"

"No, they told me I was there last resort. I don't know if I should be elated or insulted by it." Sakura then faced them finally. "I believe they've asked you guys already."

"Yeah, sorry dude you know I can't sing." Yam shamefully scratched his nape while Ryu just nod. And just when Jun was about to explained his reasons, Sakura cut him off. "And I know you two have this family thing you have to attend to." Jun just nodded sympathetically.

"Guys, look it's alright." Sakura tried to convince them. Well, mostly herself. 'I hope so.'

Tomoyo suddenly popped out of nowhere. "Why are you still here? Guys, you're up in a minute, you should be backstage already."

"YES MOM!" They groaned in chorus, quickly finished their drinks and marched off to the back stage.

Tomoyo sighed slightly annoyed at their sarcasm but then attempted to shake it off as she too, has a long night ahead of her.

"Give it up for Convicted Minds" a booming voiced announced. The entire bar settled down with the announcement.

I've got the world crashing down, down around my feet

"Convicted Minds? Way to give a name for a band. Are they convicts?" He chuckled, slightly drowsy from his drink.

His cousin taunted. "Can't wait to see for yourself, eh?"

Time is only temporary, this will not last forever

Convicted Minds was formed by four childhood friends. Namely, Kura, Yam, Ryu and Jun (Kura: rhythm guitar/vocal; Jun: lead guitar/vocal; Yam: drums; Ryu: bass/vocal).

Before you take me home, there's just a

Few things I wanted you to know

Take a deep breath, it's been an hour

And we've been walking for a million miles tonight

Don't fight the things I know you want to say to me.

So please, don't make it harder than it has to be.

Don't make it harder than it has to be.

"Dear cousin, mind your manners. Don't drool in public." Not a sign of response from him, his cousin continued. "Convicts eh? I think you're smitten with one of them?"

His cousin drank from his bottle before provoking him again. "So who is it then?" His cousin followed his gaze and smirk, "Of course, the girl with the cap?"

Time is only temporary, this will not last forever

Before you take me home,

Please don't tell me what I don't wanna know.

Wipe your eyes dry, you'll see clearer.

The end of this is coming close to us, don't rush

I've heard that line a million times from you

And its true, the midnight sky has another shade of blue.

The midnight sky has another shade of blue.

The midnight sky has another shade of

"Who is she?" He inwardly pondered.

Irritated from the lack of response, his cousin nudged him gently but he fell off his chair from being too caught up with the guitarist.

He glared at his cousin and resumed his gawking. 'Damn cousin, when will that baka stop being a know it all and harass me every time he thinks he's right. Well, in this case he is quite right.'

My heart is yours for the taking

My heart is yours for the taking...for the taking.

His eyes widened, when he heard the said guitarist sang back up for those two lines. 'What the—' He gaped at her.

"Syao shut your mouth will you? You're really embarrassing me with your gasping and gawking. It's really creeping me out."

"Shut up Eriol!"

"She really is something isn't she?"

Syaoran just nodded without looking up on who said it.

Eriol noticing that neither of them uttered it looked around and just missed the black haired girl who turned at the next corner.

The world is falling like a final curtain to my feet,

And the wish for your applause is taking over me

The world is falling like a final curtain to my feet,

And the wish for your applause is taking over me

After Tomoyo told her they're leaving onto their next gig, Andy quickly went backstage. She needed to clarify a few things to a certain someone after having a peep on their performance just a few minutes ago.

Seeing a dazed Sakura, she sneakily snatched Sakura's cap and placed it on her short auburn hair, releasing the luscious auburn locks of Sakura's. "Hey, Babe what's up with you earlier?"

Sakura asked impulsively. "Huh? Did I screw up?"

"Babe, hell no. You and screw up don't belong in a sentence." Andy slumped at the couch behind the backstage.

"Then why—"

"You were like a zombie out there dazing out off to some unknown place or something." Andy said in a-matter-of-fact tone.

Sakura flopped on the couch beside her. "Oh, that…"

"Kura, I know we're asking too much from you but you could still back out. I could talk them out of it. It will be hard but I could you know. I just—"

Sakura buried her head in her arms folded on her lap dejectedly. "No, I've been pondering about it for a couple of days now. I want to really help you guys but the problem is if I can handle it. I'm not confident I could pull it off. I'm scared that someone might find out about—"

"No one would suspect anything. The group has been devising something to cover things up for you so don't worry about it. We've got your back. Just try to enjoy playing with us that's all I'm asking." Andy patted her head trying to reassure her.

"You know I always will."

Andy stood up, but when she was about to push the door, she hesitated and turned around. "And, Kura…"

Sakura finally looked up. "Yeah?"

"Never doubt yourself." Andy waved goodbye and walked out of the backstage door.

Whistling a tune while walking, she reached for her hair to fix it and realized that she still has Sakura's cap. As she was about to turn around to the backstage—

Ooof!

"Hey watch where you're going? I value my life thank you very much. I don't want to be squished to death." Andy yelled, exasperated from their situation and position.

He rubbed his eyes to focus on the person below him. His eyes widened when realization hit him full force. It's the guitarist.

"Would you please get off me?" Andy sarcastically asked, giving up from pushing him off her.

"Syao, snap out of it." Eriol pulled his cousin to his feet to release the girl he accidentally squished.

"Sorry, I think he had too much alcohol in his system." Eriol quickly apologized, seeing that his cousin is still speechless from the encounter.

"Oh, whatever." Andy uncaringly stomped off, scowling from her bad luck.

Snapping from his trance, Syaoran tried to follow her only to be stopped by his stupid cousin again. "Wait, I didn't get your name."

- to be continued -

A/N: Words that are bold and italicized are lyrics to the song, "For the Taking" by the band FROM FIRST TO LAST. Thanks please review.

Jan 15, 2009 bangag_pa

June 21, 2013 revised

September 23, 2015 updated