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[_Aya_]

I think I'm going to make another post tonight. It's a prologue to the story I'm writing right now. I think I'm about 3/4 through but I don't want to post it for public viewing until I'm sure I'm close to finishing. The main reason I'm posting this draft here is motivation, I guess. I really like how it's going so far and I think this story brings me to a new level of writing and I really want to finish it soon. Thus, as a token of my further efforts here goes.

Title: unconfirmed
Pairings: Tora/Shou
Rating: PG-13


Tora began to wonder whether it was a good idea to come here in the first place. The tiny club was packed and he didn’t quite enjoy being smashed between very drunk dudes and underage girls. But he’d promised A he’d come see them play sometime and he hated breaking promises.

All the bands that played so far were terribly boring. They all looked and sounded the same, a poor imitation of one of the currently popular V-Kei bands.

Tora was on his third drink when finally A’s band has been announced. For a few minutes the stage was dark and as the lights turned on the first thing Tora saw was the man behind the microphone. He was quite tall and slender. His clothes weren’t too flashy or vulgar like those of most singers before him. In fact he looked very trendy in his own way. He didn’t have a lot of make-up on but even without it he stood out by a mile. His big eyes accentuated with eyeliner were captivating and there was something very alluring in the way he held the microphone.

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During the intro the creature on stage was swaying gracefully and Tora couldn’t tear his eyes off him. Something about the man seemed familiar and for a moment Tora felt confused. Surely he wouldn’t have forgotten such a species. But then he began to sing and Tora’s train of thought was lost.

The man’s voice was rather low and raspy but it could also hit high notes beautifully. Maybe it was a bit raw but there was so much honesty and pure feeling in it. Somehow Tora thought that with this kind of voice you could do anything. Mesmerized he promptly forgot about other band members until the performance was over.


Backstage was quite chaotic with several bands and staff going back and forth through the narrow corridors. It took some time to spot A but he finally found his friend on the staircase, smoking and talking animatedly with a guy from another band.

“You guys were pretty good tonight.” Tora said as he approached them.

“Thanks, man. Glad you finally made it. I think tonight we really had it going. It must be the new vocalist. Hey, have you met him yet? Shou, come here for a second!” – he shouted into the hall which led to the dressing room. After a moment the said man appeared out of the smoke and came up to them. He already changed into plain clothes but there was still something about him that made him stand out - Tora noted.

“I want to introduce you to someone.” He turned to the guitarist.

“Tora, this is Shou, our vocalist. We have big hopes for him. Shou, this is Tora. He’s a guitarist and an old friend of mine. ” As the vocalist tuned to greet Tora the man’s big eyes seemed to have grown even bigger. Maybe it was just his imagination.

“Pleasure to meet you, Shou-san.” He smiled. “I saw you sing tonight and I have to say I’m quite impressed.”

“Thank you. Nice to meet you, Tora-shi. ” Polite and formal. The man’s spoken voice was soft and a little slurred. Once again Tora felt a sense of déjà vu.

“No need to address me so formally, Shou-san.”

“It’s only normal since it’s the first time we meet.” The vocalist seemed to stress the last part of the sentence. “Sorry, I’d love to stay and talk but I have some things I need to attend to.” With that the man bowed slightly and walked away.

“Sorry, man. I wonder what’s gotten into him. Usually he’s quite friendly.” A said looking apologetic.

“It’s ok.” Tora replied. “Maybe he’ll be in the mood next time.”

“Ah, sure. We’ll be playing here next week.”

“Great. See you then.” Tora said as he waved A goodbye.


On his way home Tora couldn’t stop thinking about the quiet vocalist. The next day too. And the day after it. There was something stirring in the depths of his memory but he couldn’t quite reach it. He kept replaying that evening over and over in his head until one day it struck him.

“Shit. It can’t be.” All the pieces of a puzzle came together.

@темы: fanfix

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“Shit. It can’t be.” All the pieces of a puzzle came together.

Эй! Так нечестно! Закончить с такой интригой... Вроде бы обычная история, но почему мне хочется прочесть, что будет дальше?

[_Aya_]

Mireille Alen,

Закончить с такой интригой...

А как же без интриги?)

но почему мне хочется прочесть, что будет дальше?

Потому что читать нечего?

На самом деле мне очень нравится как все пока получается и надеюсь закончить поскорее.

_Aya_,

Потому что читать нечего?

Потому что хочется узнать, что же вспомнил Тора и почему Шо себя странно вёл! =р