Angels Among Us

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the songs in this fic. I do not own the lyrics to the song, the lyrics belong to the artist Chris Young. The song Its Not Over belongs to Daughtry as well as the lyrics. I make no profit on this work of fiction.

A/N: Bet, you'll all be glad to know that I am a live, and for the moment back to updating as well as posting new fics. Just wanted to say, sorry for the wait, I needed to straighten some things out. But now I'm ready to get back to my writing. Here's part four. The song is “The Man I want to be” and the artist is Chris Young.

 

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Part Four

The Man I want to be

 

            Sasuke sighed for what seemed like the umpteenth time, as he waited for Naruto backstage. As the blonde-haired male walked back stage he saw the Uchia waiting for him. If Naruto was surprised to see him, he didn't show it.

            “So you finally realized your mistake?” he asked, putting his guitar back into its case. Sasuke nodded. “And you want my help to see if Sakura will give you another chance, right?” Again Sasuke nodded.

            Now it was Naruto's turn to sigh. “Do you have a song in mind or do you want me to choose one for you?”

            “I have one in mind,” Sasuke said finally speaking since the concert ended.

            “Which one do you have in mind?”

            “It's called The Man I Want to BE*”

            “Ah...I know the song. Good choice.” Naruto paused to think, “Tomorrow night we'll do the apology and the song then. As you know I only sing at night, I'm too busy during the day to be at the club.”

            Sasuke nodded, “Sure, I understand. Besides I have stuff to do for my brother in the morning anyway.”

            “Then I’ll see you tomorrow, then.”

 

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            (Tomorrow night)

           

            Naruto headed towards the back entrance of the club. He smiled as he thought about the song he was asked to sing. It really seemed like his music really made the people heal. Naruto shook his head, but some of them were too stubborn to admit when they were wrong. Those thoughts brought him back to the situation at hand; Sasuke and Sakura. At least they were trying to make things work. Most people wouldn't even try half as hard as they do.        

            Naruto sighed as he made his way through the hall leading past the dressing rooms. He stopped by his room and grabbed his guitar and they made his way to the stage. The turnout tonight was just as impressive as last night. Naruto scanned the crowd looking for the two faces that mattered tonight. He found Sasuke over by the bar talking to Sai, the bartender. But he didn't spot Sakura. Just then he looked towards the door and in she walked, with a brunette. Naruto studied the brunette, she looked upset. Something had happened recently, something that had changed everything for her. Naruto frowned; he'd have to make her feel better tonight. Having such depressing thoughts wasn't good for her. And besides, nothing could be so life changing that you had to give up all hope.     

            With that in mind, Naruto turned his thoughts back to the apology and request. Approaching the mic, Naruto cleared his throat to get everyone's attention. “Wow, so many people tonight. What a turnout! But on to more important things; Last night after my performance I was approached by someone looking for help. He had realized that he had made a mistake and wanted to know if I'd help him make amends.” He paused to beckon Sasuke to the stage. The Uchia slowly made his way to stand next the blonde-haired singer. Naruto then continued, “This is Sasuke and he's here to make amends to his girl Sakura. So without further ado, the mic is yours.” and with that Naruto moved back a few feet and Sasuke approached the mic.

            Sasuke took a breath and then he said, “This is for Sakura. I know that I do not deserve to ask for a second chance, so I will not. But I do want her to know that I am sorry and that I intend to spend everyday making it up to her if she decides to forgive me. And so I asked Naruto here to play a special request. The song is called The Man I Want to Be.  And it's going out to Sakura as an apology and a promise to change.”

            Naruto once again stepped forward as Sasuke made his way off stage. He watched the other man make his way over to where Sakura was and start to speak to her. He took that as his cue and strummed his guitar and then he started to sing:

*“God, I'm down here on my knees

'Cause it's the last place left to fall

Beggin' for another chance

If there's any chance at all

That you might still be listenin'

Lovin' and forgivin' guys like me

 

I've spent my whole life

Gettin' it all wrong

And I sure could use your help

'Cause from now on

 

I want to be a good man

A do like I should man

I want to be the kind of man

The mirror likes to see

 

I want to be a strong man

And admit that I was wrong man

God, I'm asking you to come change me

Into the man I want to be

 

If there's anyway for her and me

To make another start

Could you see what you could do?

To put some love back in her heart?

'Cause it goin' to take a miracle

After all I've done to really make her see

 

That I want to be a stay man

I want to be a brave man

I want to be the kind of man

She sees in her dreams

 

God, I want to be your man

And I want to be her man

God, I only hope she still believes

In the man I want to be

 

Well, I know this late at night the talk is cheap

But Lord, don't give up on me

 

I want to be a givin' man

I want to really start livin', man

God, I'm asking You to come change me

Into the man I want to be”^

 

            Naruto smiled as he watched Sakura throw herself into Sasuke's arms. He knew then that the Uchia was given another chance and this time he wasn't going mess it up. Naruto turned his attention to the brunette leaning against the bar watching her friend. She had a wistful expression on her face. Naruto then figured out what was wrong. Her boyfriend was leaving and she couldn't follow him. She was getting left behind and there was nothing she could do about it. 

            Naruto frowned, maybe a song could help her and he knew just the one. Once more he moved his guitar into place and began to play.

 

*“I was blown away

What could I say?

It all seemed to make sense.

You’re takin’ away everything

And I can't do without.

 

I try to see the good in life.

The good things in life are hard to find.

We're blownin' away, blownin' away

Can we make this something good?

 

Well I'll try to do to it right this time around

It's not over,

Try to do it right this time around

It's not over

But a part of me is dead and in the ground.

This love is killin' me

But you’re the only one

It's not over.

 

I've taken all I can take

And I cannot wait

We're wastin' too much time

Bein' strong, holdin' on

Can't let it bring us down

 

My life with you means everything

So I won't give up that easily

Blownin' away blowin' away

Can make this something good?

Cause it's all misunderstood?

 

Well I'll try to do to it right this time around

It's not over,

Try to do it right this time around

It's not over

But a part of me is dead and in the ground.

This love is killin' me

But you’re the only one

It's not over.

 

You can't let this get away

Let it out, let it out

Don't get caught up in yourself

Let it out.

 

Let's start over

Well try to do to it right this time around

It’s not over

But a part of me is dead and in the ground.

This love is killin' me

But you’re the only one

It's not over.

 

Let’s start over

It’s not over

This love is killin me

But you’re the only one

It's not over”^

 

            Naruto sighed, this was about the best that he could do. The rest was up to her and her boyfriend.

 

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A/N: This may be short but the next chapter is soon coming so be on the look out.

* They lyrics of this fic belong to the artist of the songs, not me and the site that has the copy download.nl^