A small pout appeared on her lips before she dug into her pocket and pulled out her chapstick. Oh well, she'll perhaps show them later; good thing her mother had decided to tape it; mainly to send over to her family back in the Philippines and show off that their granddaughter/niece/great granddaughter/cousin... Etc, that she was going to be a world star... As her mother labeled it. After applying the chapstick, she then smiled brightly, "Arigatou gozaimasu~"

Leaning over the counter slightly, Bella then turned her attention toward the paper that announced the date and time they were to arrive and such. 6:00am? Well, she normally woke up around 7:00-7:30am on a daily basis; but a lost hour wouldn't kill her either. She had woken at the time today, "A few hours without having to play or sing won't hurt you, " she giggled playfully poked the two boys, "And be happy that our flight time is much shorter than the countries from Asia, Europe and Africa. Especially Asia... Thirteen to fourteen hours of flight time, now that my dears is torture!" She's done it a few times, especially coming from a military family. "Oh~ Is someone hoping for a small romance during this trip?" Bella questioned with a playful pout, "But I thought you said I was your only one?" Of course, she really couldn't keep a straight face afterward...

Sander nodded in agreement, pretending to shudder at the thought.
"It would be a pity, you are the only one to know the guitar parts to all our songs." He answered with a chuckle. At the mention of meeting pretty ladies and such, he raised an eyebrow. Sander had never really tried to hide from his friends and band companions that he was bisexual, but he didn't really make much of a comment to Fitch's and Bella's teasings. Squirming slightly, he attempted to move away from Bella when she poked him. "D-Don't do that Bella! You know I am ticklish" He whimpered, gazing at her reproachfully. "The pair of you should be careful, don't want to get distracted from the competition!" He added with a smirk.

Atticus was well aware that Sanders was bisexual, hell he as too. But he had always felt a little awkward discussing it in front of the girls. He chuckled at Sanders's comment. "Well, I am the only one who could play it that good anyway." He laughed softly. The blonde cringed when she poked him. He was ticklish as well, but not as bad as Sanders. Then he looked to Bella and chuckled. "What happens in Texas stays in Texas?" Fitch shrugged at the two of them. He chuckled afterwards. "Of course, the competition comes first. Let's not kid around here, I play for keeps." He snickered looking between the two of them with his arms folding his cup tucked under him left arm. His green eyes looked between the two of them. Fitch planned on talking to people, but his guitar playing and band always came first, before anything and anyone.

Rosie laughed, dancing with Aar. She made a face at him, trying to make him mess up. The corners of her mouth twitched, and her face crumbled as she burst out, laughing. He was ridiculous sometimes... She sighed, sitting back down and picking up her bass again. "So," she said. "Aar can sing for now, but the least we can do is practice while we wait. What song do you guys want to rehearse?"

{I'm curious: What kind of band is DOTH?}

Jeremy stopped the beat that he was doing and started a new one. This time it was a song by The Adicts. After introducing a few beats, even though he was starting mid song, he began to sing to Lizzy with a huge grin on his face.

Odd couple thats you and me
Odd couple we're different,
you and me.
Odd couple thats you and me
Odd couple we're different,
you and me.

When he was finally finished making a fool of himself, he leaned back a bit on the seat. "Do you like my singing?" he asked her playfully. He wasn't terrible, but he wasn't great. He played around with his drum sticks a bit, giving Liz playful smirks, trying to get her to say yes, even if she hated it. He realized how warm it was getting in the studio, and pulled off his old bomber jacket, tossing it on a nearby chair. He fixed his shirt that had rode up a bit when he pulled it off, and smiled back up at the blonde with a toothy grin.

((not sure...)))

Ina fell down laughing when Aarani tripped over his own feet, it was so like him. And it made her laugh every time. When he started singing, she rolled across the floor and grabbed her guitar, playing along with the song, she loved listening to him sing. She was laughing at the two of the dancing why she played. When they stopped, she was nearly in tears from laughing so hard. "I don't care, pick a song, you guys," she said, wiping off her eyes. She got up off the floor, dusting off her pants.

Lizzy smiles when she heard the familiar beat and complimented it with the right bass beat. At his singing she coudlnt help but blush and get lost in his eyes as they played. The song gave her slight fluttering feelings in her tummy. Continueing with the beat she continued as he stopped playing. "Its very entertaining." She said with a smile and giggled as he played with hid drumsticks. When his shirt rode up a bit from him taking off his jacket she blushed and turned away. "Its a bit hotter in here then usualy, hmm?" Lizzy looked back at him to see the grin and giggled. She tossed her zebra hoodie ontop of his jacket.

Jeremy pretended to sulk. "Just entertaining? he pouted as he stretched out his legs to get his blood flowing. "Anything you want to play? he asked, realizing he'd been a little bit of a music hog. He always did that though, he just played whatever came to his head first when he had a pair of sticks in his hand. He tapped the wooden pieces against his thighs while he waited, bobbing his head a bit to the beat. He watched her toss her sweatshirt onto his, and gave a nice big cocky grin. "Well, don't we look nice today," he told her, winking like the playful flirt he was. He ran his fingers back through his hair, and wondered if it was a mess. He hadn't bothered fixing it when he got out of the shower, and the wind blowing in the car could not have help, but he didn't really care.

Lizzy chuckled. "You're no Jared Letto, but its good." She said with a smile and started to strum a song by 30 seconds to Mars and sang quietly. She chuckled though as he complimented her and looked up at him. "I could say the same to you." When he winked she couldnt help but feel weak in the knees and look down at her bass as she continued to play and sang Beautiful Lie. Her voice wasnt bad, she usually did back up vocals for MariKat sometimes, though Mari had the stronger more unique voice.

Lie awake in bed at night
And think about your life
Do you want to be different?
Try to let go of the truth
The battles of your youth
'Cause this is just a game

[Chorus:]
It's a beautiful lie
It's the perfect denial
Such a beautiful lie to believe in
So beautiful, beautiful it makes me

"Kyu jyu nana...kyu jyu hachi...kyu jyu kyu....Hyaku." The boy said the last number before he just collapse on the floor. It was more of an experiment to see if he could get to one hundred. Whew...now that's alot of push ups...never again for awhile. He turned his head to the side to look out his door to see his little brother. He started to get up, but just laid there instead. "Ah... this might hurt in the morning.." He started to laugh, as his brother came over and sat on his back. "Onii-chan could I come with you to practice today?" The older boy beneath him got up, causing the younger one to roll off of him. "Iie, not today otouto.. maybe another time." The older brother ruffled the younger one's hair and scooted back to lean on his bed as he rested. "Naze ikenai n da?" The younger one asked, getting off the floor. "Ikitai desu..." The younger walked over to the computer chair that was in his older brothers room. "Well.. I don't have a good reason..but you still can't come this time." He got up grabbed some clothes from his closet before heading into the bathroom.

Once he was done taking a shower and washing his hair he walked out grab his drum sticks off the dresser by the window. "Kouta-chan! Akira-kun! Breakfast is ready!" Akira looked out the window for a moment before replying. "Coming okaa-san!" He picked up the towel he had used earlier and dried his hair some more, then walked down stairs. "Ohayou Gozaimasu." Akira mumbled to his parents and sat down. Kouta, his younger brother, came bounding down the stairs from his room all dressed up like he was going somewhere. Akira watched his brother for alittle bit before glaring at him which was returned with an evil grin.

"Itadakimasu!" four voices chimed in before getting to their meal.

"Aren't you forgetting something Akira-kun?" His mother asked, raising a brow, as he went for the door. Akira looked from his mom to is dad, "But okaa-san... I....hai.." He replied, and looked at his brother before his head slowly dropped. He raised the free hand that holding the drum sticks and waved his little brother over before opening the door and leaving. Kouta slipped on Akira's spare helment while his older brother attached the side car to his motorcycle. "Hey do you think you guys won the tickets to America?" Kouta asked taking a seat in the car once it was attached. "Of course, why not? Were the best in Asia!" Akira replied while leaning on his bike. There was a moment of silence, then Akira rubbed his chin to think about something. "Be right back!" He told his brother and ran into the house, slipping his shoes off and putting on slippers. "Do you have the mail?" He asked once he made it to where his parents were. His father handed him three spiffy looking tickets and smiled. "S-seriously?" Akira stumbled of his words in shock and excitement. "Did you ever doubt yourself?" His father asked, while hugging his son, followed by his mother. "Congratulations! Now, don't forget to get us some sovenirs Akira-kun!" His mother told him, abit proudly. Akira nodded, and left the house once more, slipping off the slippers and slipping on his shoes. Kouta was fixing his strap for his helmet before his brother came back outside.

"Wow, you look like you just went to a mixed bath." His younger brother snickered.
"H-hey! No, I.. our band just won tickets!" Akira exclaimed, while his face turn a light shade of pink while walking over to his bike to his show his bother.
"Sugoii! Well, saa ikouze! Let's not keep them waiting and tell them the good news!" His brother shouted happily.

At that time, noisy neighbors came outside to found out what the commotion was all about. Akira looked up from his brother to his neighbors. "Eh.. I think it's time to go!" He jumped on his bike and inserted the key, turning it to start the engine. It purred softly while waiting for Akira to get going. Loosening and tightening his hands on the handle bar first, his bike took off. Akira stopped every now then to let people by and what not. "This is cool, I can't wait!" Akira yelled to his brother while speeding up. The recording studio where he and his bandmates meet was becoming bigger and clearer. After awhile Akira made it to the building and parked somewhere off to the side of it. Taking his keys, and drum sticks he walked inside with Kouta. No one was there yet, did he come too early in his excitement?

Kouta took his brothers drum sticks and walked over to the couch to start drumming them softly on the arm, while Akira found a spot to set down their helmets. "Well, no need to waste any time." Akira walked over to his brother and ruffled his hair while taking away his drum sticks. "Haha, you should stick to guitar squirt." He told his brother playfully before sitting down behind his drum set. Akira ran his hand through his damp hair before relaxing for a moment. Soon he let the sticks go where they willed.

| Akira's house | Akira's Drum set | Akira's clothes + Pants + Shoes | Akira's Bike + Sidecar | Kouta | Mom & Dad |

Legend:
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Kyu jyu nana... etc. -> 97...98...99....100
Onii-chan -> Big brother
Iie -> No
Otouto -> little brother
Naze ikenai n da? -> Why not?
Ikitai desu -> I want to go...
Okaa-san -> Mother
Ohayou Gozaimasu -> Good Morning
Itadakimasu -> something like 'Let's eat'
Hai -> Yes
Sugoii -> Great/cool
Saa ikouze -> Hurry let's go
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Curling her bottom lip inwardly, she gently bit it; mainly to save herself from a laugh. The whole band new of Sanders and his sexual orientation; but no one really cared... Sanders was just well... Sanders and nothing was going to change about that. "Honestly, you two are such girls when it comes to a small poke," she commented teasingly before she placed her arms on the surface of the counter. She stared at the paper for a moment, listening to the 'manly' conversation the two boys were having before turning slightly and lifted a hand and rested her chin against her palm, "Don't you mean Vegas? But then again, we're going to Texas not Vegas..." shrugging she continued, "Oh well~ You guys and gal are my number one priority! No silly other is going to distract me!" Nodding in determination she then pulled herself away from the counter and walked over to the small corner where she left her bass guitar from their last practice, "Besides! This one is currently the love of my life~ Ne t'inquiète pas mon amour! Je ne triche sur vous ... Vous êtes trop jolie!"*

[*Do not worry my love! I'll never cheat on you... You're too pretty!]

Fitch chuckled as Bella teased them both about being tickleish. He just shook his head and combed a hand threw his blonde hair. "Well, I believe I just changed it to Texas to fit the situation Bella," he answered playfully sticking his tongue out at her. Watching as Bella went over to her bass guitar he was tempted to follow her. His fingers already wanted to play this morning. Shrugging he looked at the other two and set his cup on the counter and went over to where he had left his guitar bag. Slipping his acoustic out of the bag he smiled at Bella. "I took a fans advice... I've been trying some new songs, and I really like them." He grinned at her childishly as he strummed a little. Fitch had been listening to a few different bands fans had recommended. They were good artists and a lot of fans had been trying to convince him that he sounded just like Anthony, but he didn't believe them. He just sang to back up Sanders and make the music sound good... and for fun.

Jeremy found his beat and played along with Liz. He closed his eyes and just let the music come to him, he felt really in tune that way, and he thought that had a lot to do with his talent. He really enjoyed listening to her sing, and it only heightened his need to go over to the States. He couldn't wait to play for the massive amount of audiences that they were going to get. When the song finsihed he gave Lizzy a nice big thumbs up. "Wonderful," he stated happily. He stood up from the seat and went over to his jacket, feeling around for his pack of cigarettes. He finally pulled it out, and waved it up. "I need a smoke break," he confessed, strolling out of the studio and going downstairs, outside the building. He went back to his car, unlocked a door, grabbed his lighter, and locked it back up. He leaned up against the side of the studio, pulling out a smoke and lighting it. He relaxed his head back, as he slowly took inhaled, putting his body at ease.

Lizzy blushed at his compliment and smiled at him. When he got up she wanted to go with him, but she felt that it would be too much. Placing her base down she went into the lounge and plopped down on the couch. She loved the smell of smoke, and never minded being around it, but if she went outside with Jeremy she'd just end up getting tounge tied. With a sigh she left herself sink into the couch.

It took her about a minute to get the courage to get up and grab her hoodie. "Her Mar, i'll be back." She said shyly, since she knew that MariKat would know exactly where she was going. Descending the stairs she exited the building to see Jeremy. She smiled and walked up to him. "You know i love the smell of smoke." The blonde said with a grin.

[[ Sorry for the lack of posting. Was in the hospital for a good part of the day. But I'm back now...probably. ]]

"I'm sure it's not that bad. Hey, show me them later and if they're as bad as you say, we'll work on them together." Jacob gave a quick bass-kick, looking at the new arrivals into the practice room. "...you guys didn't sleep very long." He observes, his voice now half as loud as it was; reverting to his old 'quiet-when-there-is-more-than-one-other-person-in-the-room' tendencies. He shakes his head a little bit, sitting back up. "I agree, though...let's get back to practicing." He cricked and cracked his neck, looking at MJ and Linnea still. "You two want to get warmed up or do you just want to jump into practice...?"

((Sorry I forgot to mention that I don't get on on thursdays.Btw I suck at writing songs so this is really bad sorry I'm just thinking of something to do ok and I didn't know if I should have kept it out of quotes even though I wrote it so it's just there you don't have to read it))
Enjoying the entertainment MariKat smiled as she rocked along to the different beats and smiled as they played around. When Jerimiah said he needed to take smoke break she stuck her tounge out. She couldn't stand smoking, not even the smell of tabacco pleased her, it was a disgusting habit to her and she never had any plans. Her dad smoked, which didn't help her case, and she knew that was why he had suck violent cough fests. She didn't want that to happen to Jerimiah, he was too good for it just like her dad. Not saying anything to stop them she quickly felt the tickets in her pocket and smiled being even more impatient to reveal them to the rest of the group, Lexi needed to get there. Once they were all gone she started to play a sad ballad without pause and without even a clue as to what it was.

"They say their fine,
But they show the sign,
That they have carried since we were born,
Even though they know we're torn.

But we tell them to stay,
Cause they'll just be in the way,
But we don't want to go,
It's just what we know.

[Chorus]
Why can't they listen
Why can't they hear
Why do they keep away from their tears.

Why do they hurt us
Why do they herd us
Why do they say it's only because...

Continuing the song she lost her thoughts and just sang on the song flowing as it came to her mind. She didn't care what the other's would think, she never did when she sang it was all about what she felt. It wasn't til after she finished singing when she usually got scared and self consious. This song was only going through her head with no thought to subside it, the only thing that she could think about were the lyrics. Although she didn't want the others to hear her she didn't want to lose the beat or anything that had to do with it. Her acoustic had a sweet tone to it that most didn't when she played it and always seemed to know what to do when it was played, her voice was always the same sweet that matched it perfectly while creating a corresponding but different vibe.

"I think that's just what you want me to believe," Jeremy stated, an egotistical grin spread across his lips. He blew a bit of smoke right passed her head. "Well, it's a nasty habit. Don't start," he told her, trying to sound like a concerned older brother. Not that he felt like he was her older brother, but he really didn't think she should pick up the habit. "You just love to be around me," he said cheerfully, ruffling her hair a bit with his free hand. He liked teasing her a sometimes, she was just a lot of fun. He flicked the ashe that was building up on the end and took another puff. He started wishing that he'd brought his jacket, but he wouldn't be out much longer, the smoke was about halfway gone already.

[[No Molly, those lyrics are pretty good. Waaay better than I could do. xD ]]

[[YES! Asia finally has our name! :boogie: And uh, Kasumi? "Good Morning" is "Ohayou Gozaimasu" >w<
The Asian will correct you. xP]]

Akemi woke up to the buzz of her alarm clock. "Yeah yeah, I'm getting up!" She sighed and rolled over, not wanting up. "Kemi-chan! Wakey wakey!" Akemi groaned as she heard her twin brother, Ishiin, yelling at her. "Bleck. Why were we given Japanese names?" Akemi sighed. "News flash.. We are Japanese.. Well, half. Mother decided that she'd 'even out the odds' or something and give us Japanese names because we look Korean. I've told you a million times." "But still. I don't think it's that smart with us already having a Japanese last name." "Oh, shut up!" She screamed, hitting Ishiin in the face with a pillow. "Where's the Little One?" she asked in reference to their little sister, Hana. "Akemi, Ishiin! Hana! Breakfast!" Akemi hopped up and raced her brother down the stairs to her bowl. "Hold up! Gyesoghada!" "Moshiwake ari mase n, oka-san." The twins chimed, seeing Hana race down the stairs. "Gomen ne," Hana said slowly, sitting at the table. "Deo manh-eun hangug-eo ttoneun neol ij-eulgeoyaleul sayonghabnida! I am not teaching you over." The family ate in silence, their father's snores from above. "Oka-san, why did you name us Japanese?" Their mother looked at Ishiin. "Because, Ishiin, Korean names are ugly. Eueu! I am Japanese. You popped out of me, did you not? Hana is the only Korean-named. If you'd popped out of your father then you could be named Korean, but no child of mine will walk around called 'Chun Ae' or 'Dong-Min'." Ishiin held back a laugh as Akemi hit him. "You were named Akemi.. 'Beauty of dawn.' That's what you were and so named. Japanese name make sense and speaks truth." She turned on Ishiin. "Ishi stands for rock or stone. And you have grown up accordingly." Ishiin rolled his eyes. "Told you she named us for a reason." "And many more, that. Now eat!"


Korean Translations: (Sorry.. XD I had a hell of a time with Google Translator).
Gyesoghada - Hold on!
Deo manh-eun hangug-eo ttoneun neol ij-eulgeoyaleul sayonghabnida - Use more Korean or you'll forget it.
Eueu! - Ew!

Japanese Translations: (Translated these myself. Bleh.)
Moshiwake ari mase n, oka-san! - Sorry, mom.
Gomen ne - I'm sorry.

[[why got chains? o.o; i dont get it XD I replied...that was weird]]

Lizzy took a deep breath as the smoke blew her way and smiled at the boy. "I dont plan on it, i just love the scent...and being around you isnt horrible." The girl smirked as she teased him and leaned against the wall with him. "When do your think Lexi will get here?" She asked watching the smoke from Jeremy's ciggarette twist and turn in the air.

((JessehBoo we're currently waiting for you and thank you Amelia))

Rosie shrugged. "How do you guys feel about 'These are the Fables?'"

"Oh yeah? Some people seem to think I am," he joked, kind of talking about his father and his girlfriends. "I have no idea, but I hope soon. I want to find out about those tickets," he said, starting to sound like a little boy waiting for Christmas. He took a few more inhales of his cigarette, before putting it out on the wall. "All done," he announced, as he walked back inside the studio. He made sure to hold the door open when Lizzy walked in, tossing the old smoke in a garbage by the door. He headed back up to their room to see MariKat still playing her guitar. "Hey, sorry about that. Definitely can get some practicing in now," he said, heading back to his drumset and stretching out.

((I'm going to sleep now, if you guy keep going you can just like, pretend he's playing the drums with whatever you chose to play. :] ))

((I gtg to bed school tomorrow so bye just continue tomorrow ok?))

Lizzy smiled and walked passed him and up the stairs. Watching him go to the drumset she hopped on the couch stretching out. "I think ill veg until Lex gets here. Its odd playing without her." The blonde blew some loose starnds of hair out of her face and let out a giggle.

[[night guys :)]]

Aarani smiled. "It's okay. The song, I mean.. But it lacks a beat. That guitar drives me nuts." he said, kicking the foot pedal a few times. "I like that Ke$ha and 3Oh!3 song. Blah Blah Blah." He said, smiling. "Blah, Blah, BLAHH!" He said, making the Partyboy motion.\

[[I'm bored. XD]]