One Blessing Equals Many Troubles -Topaz, Saeka-

[Lixu Zhang]

The world expanding from these arms
Is the last secret garden
I only watch you...

The last secret garden
Only you...

Lixu sang his heart out. It was his passion, his dream, his life. Singing was everything to the local born man and everyone in the town knew it too. The one's closest to him supported him and raised him up. Lixu was born into a lucky place with people surrounding him. He couldn't be more thrilled to thank these people in the future. With the words, 'Only you...', he pointed out to the audience and finished his song that he wrote himself. He gave them all a simple smile and it went silent for a moment. But it wasn't too long when the girls began to scream and the clapping began. Standing aside from the microphone, Lixu gave a bow and smiled once more.

He soon went back to the mic and took hold of it once more. He grinned and said, “Thank you! I know you want another song but it's time for a small break. I need to rest my voice. I'll be back in thirty minutes,” The audience screamed for an encore, “I know, I know. But I'm not the reason you came here! Go and shop and have a good time! I'll be back!” The audience clapped and Lixu left the stage. There waiting for him was his future manager. He gave a big smile and handed him a bottle of water, “Good job Lixu. I'm glad we have you in the upcoming group.” Lixu took a large drink of water and grinned to his manager, “Glad to be there. You don't know how much you are making my dream come true.” The manager smiled and nodded. He then left to go talk to the lighting guy.

Lixu finished his water and went out from behind back stage. Soon a group of girls came up to him. Lixu laughed and signed whatever came his way. He took pictures with him and talked to them. And this was all before he debuted with his career launching boy band he was going to be in from SM Entertainment China. But again, Lixu was just a local star and every girl wanted a piece of him before he left for good. Looking beyond the crowds for a second he saw his best friend nearing. Lixu smiled and waved and bid the crowd good-bye. Lixu walked away and began to walk toward Topaz, “Oi! About time you got here! You missed 'Secret Garden'!” He smiled and then noticed Topaz wasn't alone. His smile turned to a grin when he noticed the girl. Little did he know at that point that that girl would have a big effect on Lixu in the future.

[Saeka Tanaka]

Saeka had gotten a phone call from Topaz to head down town today to meet him here. Apparently there was someone who Topaz wanted Saeka to meet. Saeka was not doing anything so she had decided that she would come down town to see who Topaz wanted to show her. The young blond did not mind this idea. She was stuck at home today not doing much except some reorganizing the decorations she kind of had on her side of the dorm rooms. She tend to get bored easy with how things look and tend to reorganize things around again. Saeka smiles when she finally met up with Topaz. "Topaz," Saeka called to get his attention before she ran over to him. She kissed the his lips lightly in greeting before she smiled. "So who is it you wanted me to meet and the reason you called me here?" Saeka asked as she tilt her head slightly. She was really curious as to the reason they were here. It was not often Topaz called her out to meet someone.

Saeka soon picked up someone who was singing. It was the trail end of the song. She frowned slightly disappointed they missed the one who was singing. Saeka liked listening to music about as much as the next person. She watched as the crowd started to surround him asking for autographs. Apparently he was growing in popularity. She finally got to why she was here when the singer had walked over to them greeting Topaz. They were here for moral support for Topaz's friend. "Shame we missed your song. I sure hope we can catch your next song," Saeka said as she smiled at singer. He had red hair that was very much like Topaz's hair. The both of them both had red hair. Made they look a bit a like.

"I do believe introductions are needed Topaz," Saeka said as she looked to Topaz. If he wanted them to meet to help with moral support for his friend then Topaz was going to be the one who does the introductions. Saeka was curious about this singer. She had not heard of him yet so she was confused on who he was. "We only got the end of your last song. You have a nice voice that will carry you far," Saeka complemented as she smiled towards Lixu. There were some people who she knew would try to start out and they just were not great with singing. If you do not have a good voice then not many will listen to you. The cruel nature of the music business if you want to do songs with singing. Saeka will know for sure after the next song if she was going to be a supporting fan of Lixu.

[Topaz Fontain]

Topaz woke up that morning remembering it was one of Lixu's solo gigs before his debut. Topaz leaned his head back against his pillows marvelling at how close he was to becoming a star. Not just in this small town but worldwide. Well he wasnt going to be standing in the crowd alone that was for sure. Calling around first on the list was Saeka. He hadnt seen her in such a long time. Strangely enough he missed her company. Even if she was herrendous with her teasing, he sometimes enjoyed it. Other times it was just a little too much for him to handle. Smiling as he hung up the phone and got dressed. She was meeting him there so he didnt have to pick her up. Getting washed and dressed he was out the door fairly quickly and taking off to the town centre.

Driving into a parking space specifically for motorbikes, he set his alarm which alerted him to someone stealing it. He smiled as he walked away from his bike hearing his name get called. Turning around he spotted her and grinned. She ran over to him he met her half way. She wrapped his arm around her small waist as their lips met in a small greeting. He grinned at her. Impatient as ever, "You shall see..." Topaz said with a smile being all secretive on her as it was a suprise.

Topaz recognised his friends voice as soon as he had arrived. Regretably though he only caught the end of the song. He gazed up at his friends as he made his leave from the stage. The crowd demanding an encore which he had to refuse. Even he had to have some breaks Once he was off the stage he pulled Saeka over to the side and out of the crowd so they were easy to spot. Not like his hair didnt stand out a mile anyway. He grinned as Lixu made his way over to him, "About time? I got here as soon as I could. Traffic was just terrible." Topaz said as an excuse really he had just been careful on his hair as he hadnt seen his particular blonde girl in quite a long time and wanted to look his best, "We caught the ending of a song if that makes you feel any better..." Topaz said with a little laugh, of course he was just teasing his friend.

He gazed down at Saeka and then laughed a little, "Sorry I forgot. Saeka this is Lixu, my best friend." He said pointing to him as he said so and then looked up and Lixu, "And this gorgeous girl, my friend, is Saeka..." He said with a little wink. He didnt want to say that Saeka was one of his girls in front of her. The wink just let Lixu in on that information. He then laughed at Saeka's compliments that she was paying Lixu, "His ego doesnt need to get any bigger, my dear." He said as a joke. He did have a good voice and well that was proven by the fact his debut in a seven member band was coming up very soon.

[♥ Luna Nexus ♥]

It was about mid day, Luna was just finishing up her homework for her classes and she set her books aside. Sitting behind the counter of the receptionist desk in the hotel's foyer. She was bored out of her mind. She hated this job so much, she was going to be happy when the other woman came in so she could get the rest of the day off like her parents promised. They knew Luna wanted some time to herself on the weekends. She worked at the hotel during the week on top of working with her band and doing things for school clubs, she was a busy girl, but she tried to break away from things when she could and her parents knew that she could use a break so they hired a new girl to come in after Luna's schedule was up. The girl finally did show, she was running a little late though on her first day. If this was a serious position she would probably of gotten a warning but since Luna was in such a rush and didn't care and was just glad the girl finally did show up she just hurriedly showed her what she needed to do before leaving. Luna was happy when she finally check out of the hotel, it was the best feeling in the world to get away from that place. It was smothering her.

She had finished her homework while being at work, so she was pretty much free to do whatever she wanted. Surprisingly she wasn't carrying around her guitar but not so surprising she was dressed up though as her usual self. She was wearing her funny neko hat above her head along with her matching outfit but nothing too strange carrying around her shoulder bag that held a few of her belongings. She was already in town and it was at it's busiest time ever. She hated when it got this busy. She couldn't stand being stuck in the crowds, it got irritating after a while. But something seemed to be at center of attraction, as if there was some concert being held, she could hear loud music booming and without even wanting to she was being forced to head in the direction of the large gathering. Pushing and shoving Luna squealed wanting to get out of the moving rush but there was no use she was too small and easy to push over so she had no choice but to follow the moving crowd. Luna ended up being shoved right in the direction of the concert and she found out who was the star singer, Lixu and his band members, but that was by all the signs and t-shirts that some of the people were wearing. Right away Luna wondered if that meant Topaz was here, her answers came sooner than she could think about it, his bright red hair could be recognized anywhere.

Luna saw him and Lixu and a girl that Topaz was with, they were all talking a little away from the stage in the crowd. Some of the fan girls in the crowd were trying to get to Lixu but the guards around made sure they kept their space. Luna laughed, already he was famous and he hadn't even really reached the big league yet. Luna decided to join the group of "friends" since they all seemed friendly enough and not too add she had an idea in her head springing to life which made her grin wider than one thought one could grin. She made her way through the crazy fans and eventually she was pushed right into Lixu and she smiled catching herself before she fell over. "Wow this is great....I didn't think you would bring in this many people...god it's so hot here too though...I am glad there is clouds out..." Luna was talking to Lixu ignoring Topaz and his little girl friend whatever that he brought alone, she wasn't important. Luna laughed and fiddled with her thumbs like she always did "I guess I missed the performance..." it was then Luna turned around and pretended to just now be noticing Topaz standing there alone with some random face of a girl, though she wasn't random at all, she was a face Luna had already seen before.

Luna laughed again before responding "Oh I guess I didn't see you guys standing there....not like it's that hard to over look some one with a big as of head as yours Topaz and that red hair...but I guess for me I can be an exception." Luna grinned but it wasn't her nice playful grin it was a grin that meant she had something working through the playset of her mind. She looked over to the girl and pretended to be friendly enough "Hello...you go to Munkun Academy too yes? I think I came across your profile once when I was in the admin's office...oh well I wouldn't know there is so many blonds....you all look the same..." Luna then turned her back to the girl and back to Lixu arching up and eyebrow. "It's really a shame I missed your performance...I hope there's a way I can make it up to you yes?" Luna locked her arms with Lixu hoping he got the message that now she was officially using him as apart of her scheme or plan whatever, they had this conversation the night before. Even though he seemed to reluctantly not want to do it...he still agreed with terms of his own.

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[Lixu Zhang]

With a little help of the guards that his manager brought, Lixu was able to get free from the loving fan girls. He made his way to his best friend only expecting Topaz but little did he know that this girl was with him. Lixu, little did Topaz know, knew Saeka. He had a small crush on her but didn't dare tell Topaz that. He gave small grins to Saeka and nodded. He looked to Topaz, "Yea well it would of been better if you were here for the whole song." He smiled and turned to Saeka, "Don't worry you'll catch the next one. I'm just taking a break." Then finally Topaz made introductions. Lixu nodded to Saeka and grinned a little. He looked straight into her eyes and said, "We've met... sort of," Lixu paused and then continued, "She was running out of the room as I was coming in. You bumped into me and gave me a bruise."

Lixu smiled to Saeka and looked back to Topaz just in time to see his wink. Inside, Lixu was raging and rolling his eyes at his best friend but kept a smile on his face. Then the singer heard Saeka's compliment and grinned, "Thank you. I hope it does with my new band after debut." Lixu looked from the girl to his best friend. His eyebrow arched and pushed him playfully, "As if! You're ego is way bigger than mine. At least I can keep myself on level ground." Lixu laughed and then felt himself get pushed into. He looked over and saw that it was Luna, Topaz's ex. And right now for Lixu, an ally to help him get Saeka and to get his best friend happy again. Whether it meant to get a couple of hits from him every now and then.

The singer couldn't believe their little plans were beginning right now. Lixu sighed and tried to play along, "I'm a star among the locals. But it will get bigger once I debut." He grinned. For now he didn't actually feel like smiling. Lixu shook his head, "Nah. Haven't missed all of it yet. I'm just taking a break. The second part is coming up soon." Lixu looked to the other two people, Saeka and Topaz. He knew that Topaz was going to get pissed and that they might possibly not talk for awhile. Lixu wasn't ready for that. He need Topaz around while he debuted. Lixu listened to Luna and felt himself wanting to get out of this conversation. He didn't like this plan at all. He didn't want to do it at first but somehow this girl twisted his arm. Lixu looked at Luna once more as she began to talk to him again. Soon the two were arm locked. Lixu felt his eyebrow arch and felt himself wanting to push away. But a plan and promise were made, "Maybe. But I have to think about it. Just stay for a few songs on the second act. Then I might have an answer for you."

Lixu wanted to get out for a moment of this thing and breath. Luckily his chance came for his heard his manager yelling for him. Lixu looked back to the stage and found the manager wanting him to come over. The singer looked back to the group and grinned, "Excuse me a moment, will you?" He let go of Luna and ran away. "Thank god you called me. I wanted to get out of there." The manager smiled and said, "You're welcome. I could see your distress written all over you. Besides, I have some special guests for you." Lixu got a confused face, "Eh? Who's here?" The manager smiled and whistled. Soon the guests came and Lixu smiled. It was the rest of his new boy band. All six of them were here, surprisingly. "What are you doing here?!" The manager answered for them, "Simple. Just to see you. After all you guys are debuting next week."

Lixu nodded sadly. He told the school that he would be going away for awhile but he lied to all his friends. He told him that he was debuting next summer when it was actually changed to next week. Lixu knew that the time right now had to be the one to tell everyone the truth. Although it would be hard seeing as Topaz was probably pissed at the moment. Lixu smiled and hugged his other members and went back out to his friends, "So I got some bad news and some good news."

[Saeka Tanaka]

Saeka had been very curious on who they were going to meet. Soon she had gotten her answer when one of Topaz's friends came over to them after Topaz had pulled her along so they were not mixed up in the crowd so it was easier for his friend to spot them. Saeka smiled lightly when Topaz started to interact with his friend. She was a little disappointed to see that they could not hear the whole song that Lixu had sang just a moment before meeting up with them. Saeka had noticed that the crowd was being held back by the guards. She turned her attention back towards Lixu as she smiled nodding her head. "It will be a lovely treat to catch your next one," Saeka said. Soon Topaz finally made the introductions for one another. Saeka raised her eye brow at the mention that they had met already. "Really?" she asked. She did not remember when they could of have met before. Then Lixu decided to refresh her memory a bit. She smiled weakly, "sorry about that," she apologized for giving him a little bruise from bumping into him when leaving Topaz's room.

Saeka nodded her head, "well if you have a nice voice like you have usually it means people will listen to you if you have good songs on top of that," Saeka said. Saeka glanced back to Topaz as she gave him a playful look. "Does Topaz need more of an ego boost himself?" Saeka asked him. She wrapped one of her arms around his waist as she leaned her head against his shoulder. She did mindless patterns against his side. Saeka's eyes moved to the girl who bumped into Lixu lightly. She instantly started to speak to Lixu. Saeka was going to wait in till the girl actually took notice of the two of them standing here. Saeka smiled lightly when the girl finally acknowledge the blond. "Yes I do attend Munkun Academy and blond is an common color but we don't look a like," Saeka smiled lightly. That was like saying that all brunettes looked alike or all gingers looked alike. She did not like this cat girl. She was not coming off as the nicest person in Saeka's eyes and she was well aware of that. Saeka frowned slightly when she clung to Lixu's arm. This girl just was not someone on Saeka's list of people she would like to speak to in the future. Why was she even wearing that strange cat hat. Saeka was wondering if you could only find that hat in the kiddie section.

Soon Lixu had moved away from them when he went to his manager who was apparently calling him over. Saeka nodded when he asked to be excused. The blond soon smiled at Luna. "I do not believe I ever got your name," Saeka told her. She had seen the girl around before but she never actually got her name before. Saeka still did not like the girl. She soon glanced up towards Topaz noticing the slight look on his face. Saeka turned to face him as she reached up putting an hand on the side of his cheek trying to get him to look towards her. "What's the matter dear?" Saeka asked Topaz. She stroked his cheek lightly as she smiled tilting her head slightly. She did not like the look that was on Topaz's face. Saeka soon wrapped both her arms around his waist before resting her face against his neck giving a light nibble before she pulled away. To others it would look simply like she rest her head against his neck to hide her face. She had brushed her body up against his to try and distract him a bit more. Saeka put a little more distance between her and Topaz when Lixu had returned claiming to have some good news and bad. She still had one of her arms wrapped around Topaz's waist tracing little patterns along his lower back.

"What is the news Lixu?" Saeka asked. She tilt her head slightly wondering what he wanted to let them know. She wondered if it had something to do with his music or something. She was not sure. The music world was not something Saeka was really associated well with. At least she did not know all that went on with in it. Of course she did enjoy listening to music. She qutie enjoyed listening to music especially since she rather enjoyed dancing. That was one of her favorite things to do on t weekend is dance the local club. She was more often then not found there one night on the weekend enjoying herself with Topaz or her with one of her female friends.

[Topaz Fontain]

He smiled with an apologetic smile towards his friend, "I'm sorry. Plenty more songs to hear, today and in the future when I'm hearing them all the time on the radio." Topaz said with a smile. Plus he heard him practise most of the time, he was sure that he might of heard this song before during a practise when he was alone.

Soon Topaz introduced them both. He figured they might of seen each other around the school a few times. However this was a formal introduction so. He wasnt suprised when Lixu said they had met before, well sort of. He laughed how they had originally met, "Only you could be so clumsy..." Topaz teased with a little smile. He knew teasing her was sometimes a bad idea. Only she could out do him in teasing, it was good for him. He listened to her compliment that Saeka gave Lixu and he just laughed saying to not give his ego and boost. He simply laughed more at Lixu's counter comment, "I can keep myself on level ground too..." Topaz said with a little laugh. Of course he accepts compliments and few do go to his head. But he tries to keep himself on the ground. Out the corner of his eye she noticed Saeka's playful look and he smiled down at her with a little saucy wink, "You can give me one later..." Topaz said running her fingers down her cheek gently. He had no idea that just these little actions were infuriating Lixu more.

Today so far had been a good day for Topaz ... until Luna turned up. This was something that he wasnt expecting, he wasnt expecting her to show up today. This had been going on for a while. Luna seemed to show up whenever he and Lixu were together. Its not that Topaz minded her being there its what she was doing that was getting to him. She was free to do whatever she pleased however flirting around, was bed enough but with his best friend . Yes Topaz done something awful to her, but he didnt go with her best female friend. It was just a random girl. The girl in particular had a crush on him and went to deivous means to get him. However Luna just seemed to ignore him so Topaz didnt make an effort to acknowledge her either. Topaz then turned his attention to Saeka momentarily just to distract himself... it wasnt working. His eyes kept on flicking back towards Luna and Lixu. Jealousy was slowly rising and rage at his best friend. If anyone knew he still had feelings for Luna it was him. So why was he delibertaly flirting with her right in front of his face. Topaz flicked his gaze back to Luna when she eventually acknowledged his presence, "Funny Luna. Like I could miss your little cute cat hat..." Topaz countered and then lifted her hand and ruffled her little cat ears. After all he was still the same guy that she had fallen for, he hadnt changed much at all. The several girls was just his was of coping with everything. He was in a way protecting his heart just like she was. Things were getting a little uncomfortable between everyone. He knew that Luna was going to turn and 'greet' Saeka next. At what she said he frowned a little at her, "No need for that Luna..." Topaz said in Saeka's defence a little. Yes they were just friends, but Topaz wouldnt stand for it if Saeka openly or sneakily insulted Luna either, he would tell her the same. He loved Luna, but he loved Saeka also as a friend. Topaz watched as they arm locked with each other, and heard clearly what she said and a look of anger flashed across his face but he got rid of it almost instantly pretending he was alright. He didnt look at either of them and Lixu's reply just made his anger flare even more narrowing his eyes at a nearby tree as if that did him wrong. It was better than glaring at either of them, giving them the satisfaction of knowing they were getting to him.

When Lixu mentioned he was going Topaz nodded and spoke in a short and snappy voice, "Alright." He said simply turning back when he had gone. Luna was standing alone so Topaz did his best to talk to her. But standing between two girls who evidently didnt like each other. Luna had never liked the girls he went out with that much he knew. Saeka eventually asked for Luna's name and Topaz kept silent. If Luna didnt give her it, Topaz would tell her himself. Even if he tried to hide how angry and jealous he was currently feeling it still shown a little. Saeka noticed how he was feeling anyway but even then he tried to hide it, "I'm alright." Topaz said feeling her nibble against his neck and he growled in response wrapping his arm almost around her waist holding her a little closer, "Saeka..." He called in a little whisper in her near, "Were outside in public my dear..." Topaz said nibbling her ear before splitting apart she brused herself against him as Lixu returned. Topaz calmed a little afterwards ready to take a little more torment.

He turned and looked towards Lixu as he came back saying that he had good news and bad news. He looked at him straight something telling him that the bad news was pretty bad news. So looking at him and then said, "Good then bad news please..." Topaz said feeling a little uneasy. Either way, he would just have to deal with whatever the news was, "Come on. The suspense is killing me. What is it?" Topaz prompted again and waited for the news.

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[♥ Luna Nexus ♥]

Luna wasn't sure if Lixu really got the hint that he was going to have to help her big time now especially since they had been doing this "little thing" for a while now, but really this is the first time they ever did it in front of Saeka, and todays point was to make Saeka more than a little jealous and also push Topaz to realize there is no way he can stand Luna being with anyone else. Luna was sure today the plan would work, but she could see Lixu's thoughts were preoccupied at the moment with other things, even when she bumped into him it seemed he took a moment to register her face then to realize whom it was he only pretended to be happy to see her, but he wasn't making it an obvious deal that they were a "fake couple". He was sort of ruining it, she really hoped he could pull his act together otherwise there isn't much else that she could do just by being the only one who is "pretending" to be in a relationship with him. She of course couldn't stand Saeka, not because she was blond even though Luna just has a thing against blonds, not always but sometimes, but just because she was with Topaz and just from the look in her eyes she knew that everything she was doing was going to affect someone. Possibly she was thinking it was going to push Luna into a melt down, but really the one that was being affected more could just be Lixu. While Luna just found it disgusting and sickening to her stomach, almost as if she would puke right on the pretty blond's shoes, but that wouldn't be pleasant.

Luna frowned as Lixu parted away, Luna sighed standing there all alone, this wasn't good. Luna hated as Topaz started playing with her cat hat, she took a step back so he couldn't reach her and gave him a cold look. She crossed her arms, the blond haired girl from before had left her remarks but Luna could care less of what came out of her mouth, it was nonsense really. But since the girl did ask for her name Luna figured she could give the blond something to call her by, a name she wouldn't really just get over and forget after today. Luna wasn't planning on being nice to Saeka, not even after if this planned worked and if Saeka even went after Lixu, the thoughts about her being a toy for a guy's short relief for desire wouldn't change. Thats what Luna thought of all of Topaz girls that nothing more to do with themselves but to sleep with a guy who happens to sleep with many other girls and doesn't even care about you enough to only be with you. They had nothing better to do with their lives but to play with the strings of someone else's heart, not to add there was more than one hand playing with the strings. Even if he claimed there couldn't be any strings attached, this girl proved there was. But no worries, Luna would snip them all away with her pair of jealousy scissors, they really would come in handy one day. Luna smiled at the thought of that, a thought bubble coming to light above head as she imagined little Saeka hanging on to the strings of puppet Topaz and Luna, the puppet master, was gigantic and standing over her and him with huge scissors that had the words "jealousy" scribbled all over it and slowly gigantic Luna snipped away all of little Saeka's nasty strings. The thought bubble exploded as the two of them started getting a little "handy".

Luna couldn't understand what Lixu could see in such a girl, not to say that Luna really understood Lixu herself but she couldn't understand why he would stoop so low. Luna mentally laughed again in her mind, this time the thought was of little Saeka running away and Luna, who is gigantic again, is running after her trying to squish her with her jealous foot. But again the thought bubble disappeared when she heard Topaz whisper Saeka's name, and if there was fire it was surely coming out of Luna's eyes. All of the sudden it felt like the place became colder outside and the sun was being completely over shadowed by a cloud which made it hard for sunlight to even reach the ground. Luna turned her back to them not wanting to see anymore, she wasn't sure if her heart could handle seeing anything else or if her anger could handle not ripping out the blond's girl little hair and beating her face in, ruining that perfect little doll's face of hers. Luna thought to herself Aweee so cute, too bad my hand slipped while I was stretching and punched you in the face! Luna was glad when Lixu finally returned back beside her hopefully that would break up the two whores. Luna smiled seeing Lixu and made herself purposely blush, yes she could do that only if she thought about something in her mind that could actually make her blush. She stood closer to him but didn't link arms with him again instead she was waiting for his "good or bad" news that he was going to give. "Go ahead and spit it out love, I am dying to know, literally..."

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