Main Pairings: JouxSeto (Pupship) & NoaxMisaki (Seafoamship)
WARNINGS: Child Abuse, Implied Sexual Abuse, Mention of Rape, YAOI (malexmale), Original Character (OC), AU story, Anzu is bad guy
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING YUGIOH! I only OWN my OC Misaki Hinata
DISCLAIMER FOR CHP: I DO NOT OWN THE SONGS USED IN THIS CHAPTER, THEY BELONG TO RESPECTIVE OWNERS
Chapter 4
It's been two weeks since Noa and Seto sent Isono to follow Katsuya and Misaki around. They also researched on the pair. Turns out that Katsuya's parents got divorced when he was ten years old. His mother took his younger sister, Shizuka Kawai, with her leaving him to his father, Takahashi Jonouchi. With Misaki they found that her father, Akihiko Hinata a Japanese American who moved back to Japan before Misaki was born. He died in a terrible car crash, killed him instantly. Misaki was in the back seat of that car. She made it with a broken leg and broken wrist on the same side. She's been living with her mother, Hitomi Hinata, ever since.
So far Isono hasn't gotten anything conclusive, so they gave him more time to gather solid information. Meanwhile, Seto and Noa have been getting to know Misaki and Katsuya. Hoping that maybe they'll open up to them. Though with that guy that keeps picking them up at the school gates everyday has been slowing their progress. They can't ever meet up outside of school, only thing Misaki and Katsuya are free for are a few morning hours on Saturday and Sunday. Since tomorrow is a Friday, Seto and Noa were planning on asking them out for a friendly breakfast date. Hopefully no reporters see them out. God the nightmare that'll cause.
It was Friday, the clast class of the day was about to start. Katsuya was asking Mr. Akiyama to help him, Seto, and Noa out. They wanted to go see Misaki sing in her first performance for class. "Please, Mr. Akiyama… It's her first performance at this school. It'll mean a great deal to me and her if you help us out. She'll be happy to have our support," Katsuya even threw on his "puppy-dog," eyes. Mr. Akiyama looked at the three of them and then let out a sigh, "Alright. Alright. Fine. I'll write some sort of note for the Kaibas. Just… Well just be quiet and don't disturb my wife's class got it?" Katsuya beamed a happy smile at him, "Oh thank you Mr. Akiyama!" "You three better hurry. The class is about to start," Mr. Akiyama said as he shooed them away.
Jogging through the halls, Seto, Noa, and Katsuya made it just in time for the bell to ring. Mrs. Akiyama raised an eyebrow at the three but said nothing, remembering the text her husband just sent her telling about the three guests in her class today. Since her students were so busy preparing themselves for their performances they didn't notice the three guests. Mrs. Akiyama approached them, "Ok, my husband just told me about you three being here. I'll allow this under one conditioned. You three will be recording their performances. Take turns if you want, I don't care. Just make sure to get each student fully, and stay quiet." She handed them a small video camera, giving them a warm smile she walked over to her students. "Alright class we have some guests today, I've asked them to help me record all of your performances. They won't be bothering anyone so just ignore them as best as you can." Suddenly everyone turned their heads and finally noticed who exactly was in their choir room. Most of the girls squeaked in embarrassment.
Misaki looked over at them, her face turning red. Katsuya made quick gestures with his hands seeming to sign something to Misaki. This seem to make Misaki relax and even give them a small but warm smile. In turn that smile gave Noa's stomach the butterflies. He seriously has fallen hard for her. Ever since he first laid eyes on her. At first he just wanted a fling or something but as soon as they began speaking to each other he knew he wanted more… So much more. And now he finally gets to hear her sing. He has imagined what she would sound like ever since he found out she could sing, but now he gets to hear the real thing.
Misaki really wanted to punch Anzu. She kept giving Noa and Seto the flirtatious eye, puffing out her chest trying to make her already huge breasts even bigger, and jutting out her hip. Ever since the first day meeting Anzu, all the girl would talk about were boys, more specifically Seto and Noa Kaiba. She thought that they were so hot, not even caring about their personalities. Misaki really tried to be friendly with her, but Anzu didn't like the attention she was getting from the Kaiba brothers. Anzu has made that much very clear.
"I hope you don't mind me showing you up today Misaki… I mean with Noa and Seto watching. Everyone knows that I am the best singer in the school. So just try and do your best, but don't expect to be better than me," Anzu whispered into Misaki's ear as she passed by her. After that the performances went by smoothly, Ryou just finished his performance, he sang "Let it Go," from the movie Frozen. Misaki had to smile at that, the albino nerd loved Disney movies, and Ryou loved Frozen, so naturally he chose a song from that movie. Anzu was up next, she gave Misaki and smug look then got up onto the stage, she cleared her throat as he music for her song began to play.
"Will you count me in?
I've been awake for a while now
You've got me feelin' like a child now
'Cause every time I see your bubbly face
I get the tingles in a silly place
It starts in my toes
And I crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while now
Just take your time
Wherever you go
The rain is falling on my window pane
But we are hiding in a safer place
Under covers staying dry and warm
[Another version of the song says: "Under covers staying safe and warm"]
You give me feelings that I adore
They start in my toes
Make me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while
now just take your time
Wherever you go
But what am I gonna say:
When you make me feel this way
I just mmmmm
And it starts in my toes
Makes me crinkle my nose
Wherever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while
Now just take your time
Wherever you go
Dada dumdudum dumdadadadadum
Ohbodododododododum mmm mmm
I've been asleep for a while now
You tuck me in just like a child now
'Cause every time you hold me in your arms
I'm comfortable enough to feel your warmth
It starts in my soul
And I lose all control
When you kiss my nose
The feeling shows
'Cause you make me smile,
Baby, just take your time
Now holdin' me tight
Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever, wherever, wherever you go
Wherever you go
I always know
'Cause you make me smile
Even just for a while"
Misaki had to admit Anzu was good at singing, though throughout her whole performance could she be anymore obvious about her flirting with Noa and Seto. Once Anzu was done everyone applauded her. Anzu took a small curtsey, then as she sat down next to Misaki she gave her another smug look, "Beat that." Misaki gave her a look quickly before taking her turn on the stage, she was last of course, she was the newest student after all. As she stood in front of everyone she gave Katsuya, Seto and Noa a look. Katsuya gave her a thumbs up before elbowing Noa and Seto and saying something to them. She saw Noa give her a huge bright smile. That gave her butterflies. Not in the nervous way, but in the "happy and romantic," way. Giving him a smile back she cleared her throat as the music for her song began to play.
"Maybe he is right? Maybe there is something the matter with me… I just don't see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be bad.
Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?
Look at this trove, treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you'd think
Sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty!
But who cares? No big deal,
I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see them dancing
Walking around on those
What do you call 'em? Oh, feet
Flipping your fins you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down a
What's that word again?
Street
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering free
Wish I could be, part of that world
What would I give if I could live
Out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day
Warm on the sand?
Betcha' on land, they'd understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimming
Ready to stand
And I'm ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions
And get some answers
What's a fire and why does it - what's the word?
Burn?
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above?
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of that world."
Noa was stunned. Absolutely stunned. Not just him but everyone else in the class besides Katsuya and Mrs. Akiyama. Misaki's voice was so beautiful. Her voice was so bright and ringing. She was a soprano alright. Her voice sounded a bit older than her age. It was so full of life, changing the tone needed to convey the emotions she wanted to sing. Noa, no everyone could tell that she wanted to sing it like how the song was originally sung in the Little Mermaid movie. A sad but wistful tone to her singing. Noa couldn't take his eyes off her the whole time she was singing. And she looked back at him the whole time. It felt like they were in their own little world. Just the two of them. It was fantastic. He wanted that feeling again.
Suddenly Noa was broken from his thoughts when all the students began to clap and whistle loudly for Misaki. She got a standing ovation from the class. Well except for Anzu. She seem to be sitting in her seat still stunned by Misaki's performance. Noa felt another elbow in his side, Katsuya grinned up at him, "See I told you it was going to be good. God she is so amazing…" Noa looked back up to where Misaki was still standing on the stage, a bit shy from the applause she was receiving. "Yeah… She is amazing…"
As Misaki made her way down from the stage everyone was chatting her up. Complimenting her singing and just finally being nice to her. Ryou was so happy, and hugged her, "Oh wow Misaki! That was fantastic! I mean seriously! You're a amazing singer." "Thank you Ryou, you were fantastic as well, I mean it," Misaki said as she gave Ryou a quick hug back. Mrs. Akiyama patted her back as she passed by Misaki and went up onto the stage, "Thank you all for your lovely performances. And thanks to our guests I'll be able to go over them over the weekend. Remember your reflection paper is due Monday. And with that I'll let you all go a few minutes early. Have a good weekend!" And with that all the students left quickly, happy that their teacher let them go early.
Misaki slowly packed up her things. Katsuya, Seto and Noa made their way to her. "Wow Misaki that was awesome!" "Thanks Kat… I was surprised by the applause I got," Misaki said as she put the last of her things away. They were about to head out when Mrs. Akiyama stopped them, "Good job my girl. Great performance. Don't lose that heart of yours..." And with that Mrs. Akiyama let them go. Misaki gave her teacher a quick glance then proceeded with the others. Misaki didn't noticed when Seto dragged Katsuya off somewhere leaving Noa and her walking alone. Noa stopped them in front of his locker, he was quietly grabbing some stuff, he seemed to be in deep thought, so Misaki left him alone for that, just stood by silently. "Misaki, that song it was- You were- Your singing is beautiful. But I am guessing you get told that often huh?" Noa's voice broke Misaki from her own thinking. "Oh!... Uh no. Not really. I mean rarely I sing in front of others. Rintama didn't have a good choir, they didn't really care about their artistic programs there. So.. I never got complimented much on my singing…" Misaki said averting her eyes to the ground. Noa couldn't help but feel the tight squeezing of his stomach as he watched Misaki look towards the ground. She was so sad. It hurt his heart. He wanted to comfort her in some way. How though?
Misaki would say she was shocked but that would be an understatement. No she was rocked to her core, her soul. While she was remembering something from her past, she felt a warm hand gently grab her chin and tilt it upwards, making her face its owner, Noa. Noa looked into her eyes for what seemed like an eternity but in reality was a few seconds before bringing their lips together in a gentle but caring kiss. It was slow, long, and full of care. Once Noa pulled away he never let go of her chin, "Misaki… I… Just always remember that I think your singing is beautiful. I think you're beautiful. On the inside and out. Your soul is beautiful. Just remember that." Another kiss on her lips, this more quick than the last one. "Noa I…" Misaki couldn't find the words to say what she was feeling so she did the only thing she could think of, which was to kiss him back with as much care as he showed her. And for once she wasn't disgusted by someone kissing her. She wanted more of it. More of Noa. Yes, she has fallen hard. But for once she didn't care, she got swept up in their kiss.