Beware long chapter mwhahaha I know I'm evil!
The building was filled with an enthusiastic crowd, waiting for the big night to begin. Behind the stage Amu was getting ready to go on stage and sing her heart out, she was also with Utau, Yaya, Nadeshiko and Rika. All 5 have been really close to one another.
"So what happened between you and Kukai last week?" Utau asked curiously, and the other three leaned in to hear the gossip. Amu signed loudly, and she recalls the memories of last week.
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Ssss
What's that sound and what's wrapping around my legs? I'm too scared to look, "K-kukai, do you feel s-something around your l-legs?" Whatever it is, it's slimy and sends shivers down my spine.
"Y-yes" He replied. "What is it?" I asked hoping it's just something that won't freak me out. I heard Kukai gulp loudly, "I-I don't k-know..." Right Amu, just look and see what it is, you can't rely on Kukai to give you ever answer you need. I slowly look down holding on to Kukai's arm even tighter...
Ssss
I gulped and trying to breath, "S-s-s-s" I couldn't finish the sentence, "W-what is it-t H-hinamori?" Kukai was looking up wards with his eyes shut. I looked down one more time to make sure it was just my imagination... But I was wrong.
"SNAKE!" I shouted. Letting go of Kukai's arm I ran out into the hallways screaming like a girl (which I am), I shut my eyes tightly and heard Kukai running behind me screaming too. I hate snakes! I kept on running not looking at where I was going...
Bang!
I landed with my back on the floor after tripping over something, and then Kukai also tripped and landed on top of me. He's hands on each side of my head, his hair falling next to his face. We gazed into one another's eyes, his emerald eyes we sparkling in the moonlight.
What's this feeling? We kept looking at each other, then I soon realised that he pressed his lips on mine. Shocked but I gave in and kissed back with my eyes closed. It was passionate and sweet at the same time.
Do I love Kukai?
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"Wow" was all Nadeshiko said. "OMG, you kissed Kukai!" Utau yelled, I swear if she yells louder I would be deaf. "I'm so happy for you Amu-chi!" It was just a kiss people, we are not a couple... Yet...
"But I'm not sure on my feelings for him" I confessed. "Just focus on singing for now" suggested Rika. "Yeh you right, I need all the emotions for my song" but should I sing this song? Yes, this is my feelings that I need to let out.
"What does that mean?" Both Nadeshiko and Utau were confused. "You'll see. It's a secret for now." I put my index finger in front of my lips. "Fine. Fine. Have it your way" they gave up and I just grinned childishly.
Suddenly the door busted open revealing Kairi. "Finish your preparations and head to the seats in the front rows and wait for you turn to sing." And with that he left leaving us to finish our makeup.
10 minutes later
I sat in the front row with Rika and Utau on each side of me. The principled walked up and began talking, "Good evening students, tonight is going to be an entertaining night! Once we have finished please place your vote before you leave in the box by the door, thank you." He finish and gave the microphone to Kairi.
"First up," he began. "We invite Hoshina Utau, Fujisaki Nadeshiko, Yuiki Yaya and Sukito Rika." Everybody clapped as the four walked onto the stage. Rika walked to the microphone and began talking, "This song is for our friend Amu, she's gone through a lot and we want her to know that she can count on us anytime. And we will be singing Count on me by Bruno Mars."
That made my day. The song began and they were waiting for the right moment.
Utau:
Oh uh-huh
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to guide you
Nadeshiko:
Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
All:
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooooooh, oooohhh yeah, yeah
Rika:
If you're tossin' and you're turnin'
And you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Every day I will remind you
Yaya:
Oooh
Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need
All:
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooooooh, oooohhh yeah, yeah
Nadeshiko and Utau:
You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go, never say goodbye
You know...
All:
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooooooh, oooohhh
Rika and Yaya:
You can count on me 'cause I can count on you
The whole school clapped loudly at the first performance, I felt tears fall on my face. I'm happy that I great friends like them. They walked back and before I could say anything, I was squished into a sandwich.
"You don't have to say anything," Utau began. "We will always be with you Amu" Nadeshiko finished. "That's right!" Yaya and Rika yelled in unison. "I'm glad I met you all!" Tears fell from each of our faces.
We sat down waiting for the next performances. Time passes quickly, we were already half way through the performances. "Next I would like to present our Queen-bee, Hinamori Amu!" The crowd chanted my name as if I was some god.
I walked to the microphone, "Yo. This song is for someone from my past. Its call Jar of hearts." I cut it short. The song began; I took a deep breath and began...
No, I can't take one more step towards you
'Cause all that's waiting is regret
Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore
You lost the love I loved the most
I learned to live half alive
And now you want me one more time
And who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?
I hear you're asking all around
If I am anywhere to be found
But I have grown too strong
To ever fall back in your arms
And I've learned to live half alive
And now you want me one more time
And who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?
And it took so long just to feel alright
Remember how to put back the light in my eyes
I wish I had missed the first time that we kissed
'Cause you broke all your promises
And now you're back
You don't get to get me back
And who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Don't come back at all
And who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
Tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?
One single tear slid down my face, the whole school was silent and could hear sniffs for a while. But everybody stood up from their seats clapping their hands as hard as they could. Wow, was I that good? I walked back to my seat seeing every one looking at me while crying.
Even my friends where crying. They all hugged my including Tadase-kun, Kukai and Nagihiko. Utau said she would get me something to drink so off she went. A few more performances past and she were back, what took her so long?
Ikuto POV
I was helping backstage with all the sound checks and the technical stuff. I didn't care much for the performances except when I heard the guy Kairi say that Amu was singing. I watched her from side stage wondering what she's going to sing.
She walked up to the microphone, "Yo. This song is for someone from my past" she said into it. Soon she began singing and I realised that the song was about me. Is that how she sees me?
But I want her back; I know my feelings for her. The song ended, and I saw a single tear run down her face as the crowd was silent. Did I make her feel that much pain? Thoughts ran though my head as the crowd went crazy.
I felt like going for a walk, I told the guys who were with me and left for the exit. I walked not knowing where I was going when I suddenly bumped into some one. I look to see that it was my sister.
"Hey Utau." I said coldly. "Don't talk to me. After what you've done to Amu, should I even call you a brother?" She said in a tone more coldly than mine. "I know. I'm sorry" this time she looked straight into my eyes.
"Don't apologise to me. And I can't believe that you didn't tell me the truth about what happened to Amu. I blame you for everything, Amu was like my own sister" tears were threatening to spill out of her eyes.
"I don't mind if you blame me" I pulled her into a hug. "Do you even have any feelings for her?" She asked sniffing in between. "Yes I do. I realised that now Utau. I love her. I want her back in my life."
Kukai POV
I listen to Amu's song, I was stunned by her voice. She sounded angelic and full of sorrow, the song made me cry my heart out. I look around and see everyone else crying as well, then it hit me, she must be sing about Ikuto.
When I heard her story, I felt sorry for her, but I will cheer her up with my song. I don't want her to feel any more pain or suffering in her life. Lots of performances past, Kairi spoke once again; does this kid even get tired? "For our last performance of the night, please welcome Souma Kukai!"
Everybody clapped as I walked onto the stage, "Last week I realised my feeling for this girl," I began. "I've only know her for a couple of weeks, but I feel that we have a strong connection." I heard all the girls 'awed' "And this song is for her, it's Just the way you are by Bruno mars. Enjoy!"
Oh, her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they're not shinin'
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday
Yeahh
I know, I know
When I compliment her she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so
Sad to think that she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me "Do I look okay? "
I say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
Yeah
Her lips, her lips
I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful
And I tell her everyday
Oh you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searching for
Then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking if you look okay
You know I'll say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
Girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
Yeah
All the girls screamed. I looked at one person in particular; she was blushing madly, even more as I looked at her. God she so beautiful! I grinned and walked of stage, and I realise something... I love Hinamori Amu. I'm not ready yet, that's why I sung that song to her as a hint.
The time will soon come...
Ikuto POV
After Utau and I parted I continued walking and got bored, so I decided to head back. One I got back I was in time for the last performances, not that I cared; I just wanted the show to finish so I can help pack up and go home.
But what caught my attention was, everybody clapped as I walked onto the stage, "Last week I realised my feeling for this girl, I've only know her for a couple of weeks, but I feel that we have a strong connection." The girls 'awed' and I heard him whisper Amu's name.
This guy is completely going to confess, in front of the whole school! But he won't get Amu, she's mine! You hear me?! I yelled inside my head and that's when my conscience spoke, "Inside voices!" It whispered. Very helpful I thought sarcastically.
Soon the guy finished his song about admiring how beautiful Amu was. I helped pack up and carried some instruments to the music room. I set them down and sat next to it, my thoughts were about Amu and the song she sang.
I wanted to let my emotions out into a song too, and so I began...
Amu POV
This was one of the best nights of my life. The show ended and I said my farewells to my friends and hugged Kukai to say thank you for the song. I walk though hallways of the school buildings heading for the main entrance where I could walk straight home.
I walked past a music room, maybe I could play the piano for a bit. I slowly opened the door a tad and heard someone sing, it sounded very much like Ikuto. I know this song, it's Gotta be you by One Direction.
Girl I see it in your eyes you're disappointed
'Cause I'm the foolish one that you anointed with your heart
I tore it apart
And girl what a mess I made upon your innocence
And no woman in the world deserves this
But here I am asking you for one more chance
Can we fall one more time?
Stop the tape and rewind
Oh, and if you walk away
I know I'll fade
'Cause there is nobody else
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's got to be you
(Oh) Only you
Hey (hey)
Now, girl, I hear it in your voice and how it trembles
When you speak to me I don't resemble who I was
You've almost had enough
And your actions speak louder than your words
And you're about to break from all you've heard
But don't be scared, I ain't going nowhere
I'll be here by your side
No more fears, no more crying
But if you walk away
I know I'll fade
'Cause there is nobody else
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's got to be you
Only you
Oh, girl,
Can we try one more, one more time?
One more, one more?
Can we try one more, one more time?
I'll make it better
One more, one more,
Can we try one more, one more...
Can we try one more time and make it all better?
'Cause it's gotta be you
It's gotta be you
Only you
Only you
It's gotta be you
Only you
It's got to be you
(Oh) Only you
That was definitely Ikuto, for the third time tonight, tears streamed down my face. My hand was covering my mouth, was that how he really felt? And I sang that song, have I done the right thing?
I could be hurting him too.
Thud
I need to get home quick, before he sees me.
Thud
Next day
In second period there was an announcement over the school speakers, "Congrats to these three who have won the completions for this year's Music week! For the composing competition congrats Fusuji Hikoi! For the song writing competition congrats Hanname Korika! And for the singing competition, this person left the crowd speechless and could have flooded the school with her song, congrats Hinamori Amu!"