Chapter 4: Iris

By: Amira Kazuki

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Finally, the long week is over. It's the girl's night out and I'm totally game for it!

Haruka and my gals are waving atme as I went down the taxi cab.

'Let's have fun!' all four of us screamed in unison as we entered the bar.

"They said that they are amazing singers that perform here every Saturday". Haruka said with

a delight as welooked for a better space to sit on.

"there." One of my friends, Rheena led us to an empty table right in front of the

stage. "Excuse me? Waiter! Four margaritas please." The waiter nod as i waved at him.

She began to follow the rhythm of the music starting.

 

 

Baby, are you down, down, down, down, down?
Down, down
Even if the sky is falling down?
Down, down

You oughta know
Tonight is the night to let it go
Put on a show
I wanna see how you lose control

So leave it behind
'Cause we have a night to get away
So come on and fly with me
As we make our great escape

So baby, don't worry
You are my only
You won't be lonely
Even if the sky is falling down
You'll be my only
No need to worry

Baby, are you down, down, down, down, down?
Down, down
Baby, are you down, down, down, down, down?
Down, down
Even if the sky is falling down?

 

"Hey,Teru. That guy's been looking at you" Haruka pat her shoulder and look at the table that

seems to be near them.

Teru's face completely changed, it turned into a pale one. It was her first love. Oh , he's

here with his girlfriend. Now, how am I supposed to act natural? Just smile and pretend you

have moved on,teru.

Because of this matter, she doesn't seem to enjoy her night out. She just keeps on drinking

whatever will be placed at their table.

To hell with it, I'm happily single. Little by little, did she know that the music finally ended.

And the sky is falling down

'Arigatou,minna-san.. That was DJ Jay with "Down".' The host announced as the audience

clapped their hands loudly.

'Our next performance belongs to an acoustic singer, Kurosaki. Please welcome him' He added.

The ladies beganto scream as the blonde-haired singer step out of the stage.

"My.. my.. Teru.. he's so freaking hot! You know him?

He's like staring at you " Her friends began to shake her shoulders. She was too, surprised to see him.

So many questions clouded her brain. Why is he going here? How come he knew English too well?

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Kurosaki strummed his guitar, "This song is for my favorite teacher ".

And I'd give up forever to touch you

'Cause I know that you feel me somehow

You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be

And I don't want to go home right now

His eyes locked in with hers.

And all I can taste is this moment

And all I can breathe is your life

'Cause sooner or later it's over

I just don't want to miss you tonight

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"hey, is he talking about you,teru? Omg! You've got to be kidding me" her friend .

Hearing this, teru's exboyfriend looked at her, as if waiting for a confirmation.

And I don't want the world to see me

'Cause I don't think that they'd understand

When everything's made to be broken

I just want you to know who I am

"Lower your voice,suzuka. People might think I'm a e". Teru ignored his gaze and

signaled her friends for silence. All her friends tried to hold their laughter.

And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming

Or the moment of truth in your lies

When everything feels like the movies

Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive

And I don't want the world to see me

'Cause I don't think that they'd understand

When everything's made to be broken

I just want you to know who I am..

I just want you to know who I am

I just want you to know who I am

'He's good.' Teru muttered as he plucked his guitar for the last time.

I just want you to know who I am….

After kurosaki's singing, the girls still drank for a couple of rounds some more and that was it,

night's over.

"Bye,guys! Luv ya" teru bid her farewell as her friend went separate ways. She's having hiccup

and to make things worse, she can't walk straight.

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"Oi, Sensei. You seem to be having so much fun. Come, I'll take you to the bus stop".

Kurosaki offered his arm for support.

"why is it that all guys are jerks?" she murmured. Before he could say something, teru pointed

at a poster at the 7/11 store, "isn't that my favorite yogurt ice cream? Come on, let's buy some"  

she added, happily skipping her way through the store.

He was about to stop her but he really didn't mind it .

"Tch. Spoiled brat". He sighed. They are now sitting on a bench at a bus stop.

Watching few people passed byand wondered if they are a couple is a li'l bit of awkward for

them but she broke the silence.

"Ne, Kurosaki-kun. Can I ask you something?". She asked, before her ice cream.

"Hn." He nodded; putting is guitar case down to peel his ice cream wrapper.

"if you're.. so fluent.. at English, why did you still enroll at my English class?" she asked

softly, feeling embarrassed.

"Because… there's someone.. I needed to.. protect.. that's my fate.. music is just like my

excuse to be with her..". he said with a smile.

"oh.. okay..". she replied, not really minding on what he just said.

'if only you knew, how hard it is for me…' kurosaki thought as he looked at her, finishing the

last piece of the cone.

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"So,all this time you were pretending to be lazy and dumb? " she exclaimed while pointing a

finger at his face. She really looked annoyed and upset.

He smirked

Oh crap.. he's so confident as if he knew from the very beginning that I would lost.

"So, pick you up at 6 pm? Next week perhaps?" he teased, trying to hide his chuckles.

"wait- what makes you think that you would win?" she walked away before she'll lose her

composure in front of many people. Her presence disappeared when she hopped in to the bus

ride and waved her goodbye to Kurosaki

"Because.. I ..got…you" he said to himself and laughed, remembering her angry face.

It's just so priceless to see her cute face.

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A/N: I tried not to be too cheesy but I hope you like it. Thanks to my reviewers.. :D