Unique Inspiration (birthday gift fic for Jin)
Title: Unique Inspiration
Pairing Akanishi/other (friends only)
Rating: PG
Length One-shot
Summary: Jin's newest song is missing something but he can't seem to figure out what. Can one individual girl help get his inspiration back?
Jin Akanishi set his headphones down on the music stand and looked over the newly written lyrics in front of him. The song was good it was catchy but there was something missing. Looking at the clock he realized it was going on 1am and he had continued his recording session long after the engineer and other workers had left for the night. Not that it mattered he worked better alone depending on the song and mood he was in.
Looking over the lyrics he felt the tension build up and he headed out of the studio and reached into his coat pocket for a cigarette and his lighter. A look of disappointment danced on his features when he realized it was his last one in the pack. Jin headed out of the studio hoping to use the fresh air to clear his conscious as he tried to figure out what was missing in the lyrics. Lighting the cancer stick he took a long drag and exhaled watching the smoke swirl around him. Looking up he realized the sky was glittered with many stars.
A faint chuckle danced on his lips as he took another drag. Silence was welcoming and he leaned his head against the wall of the studio allowing the sounds of the city to slowly echo around him. But tonight he heard a new sounds one he didn’t usually hear on his smoke breaks.
“Take me by the hand and show your everything to me.
Make understand that you and I were meant to be”
All I want from you is that you help me to believe
With your love I know there’s nothing that I can’t achieve.
I will keep my promises or I won’t make them at all.
I’ll always be there to catch if you feel the need to fall
Please don’t doubt my feelings when I tell what they are.
Just trust in me and you will see that we will both go far.”
Jin liked the sound of the voice. The lyrics needed a little work but hey nobody’s first draft was perfect not even his. Looking around he tried to locate the voice. He knew he was at risk walking around alone but his curiosity was getting the better of him. Walking a little further he noticed the silhouette of a girl standing just a few feet away from him. He stepped closer and on a stick snapping it.
The girl stopped singing and turned around. Seconds later her eyes grew wide and she stepped back. “Oh, oh I’m sorry I-“
“No, no it’s okay. I’m sorry I interrupted you.” Jin said smiling. He noticed the girl eyeing the cigarette. “Oh does this bother you?”
“My mother smoked too much and it literally became the death of her.”
“I’m sorry, when did she?”
“Believe it or not just last year. Oh where are my manners? My name is Nemika.”
“Nemika?” Jin tried the name on his lips, “I like it. It’s unique. “ He motioned to the grass and the two of them sat down.
Nemika sat down next to him but then scooted over a few inches.
Jin noticed the gesture and looked at the girl confused.
“Sorry, I just. I figured you being who you are I shouldn’t be so close to you.” Nemika explained in a small voice.
Jin smiled and moved closer to the girl. “Well no complaints if I’m the one moving closer to you.”
“But aren’t you married?” Nemika asked.
“My wife trusts me and I trust her. I’m simply talking to a nice young woman. Nemika how old are you?” Jin asked.
“Guess. I never tell anyone my age.” Nemika said.
“Well since you’re out here alone I’d say 18 but truthfully you look about 16.”
“Not even close. I’m 25.”
Jin did a double take using the light from the moon and the street lamps around them. “25 seriously?”
“I know I don’t look my age then again I don’t really act my age either.” Nemika admitted chuckling.
Jin chuckled himself. “I don’t think anyone really acts their age. I sure as hell don’t.”
The laughter died down and Jin looked at Nemika who was humming the same song from earlier. “What is that?”
“Hmm?” Nemika asked as she looked away. “Nothing special. It’s a song I came up with on the spot after listening to some of your songs.”
Jin ‘s curiosity was now piqued. “My songs?”
Nemika wrapped her arms around her knees. “Yeah, you have no idea how much of an inspiration you are to me.” She picked away at the grass. “I mean I know they’re not any good and my voice well.”
Jin reached over and took a hold of Nemika’s hand. “Well I heard you singing and in my honest opinion I’d say with a little training you could go far. But that’s only if you choose to.”
“I write songs and sing because I enjoy it. I never planned to become famous because I’m not talented enough and I sure as hell don’t look the part either trust me.” Nemika said.
“Well looks are never everything. It’s what you see yourself.” Jin said as looked at his cell phone. “Wow, we’ve been out here for almost half an hour.”
“Oh I’m sorry I took up so much of your time.” Nemika said as she scrambled to her feet.”
“No please stay, I like the company.” Jin said with a smile.
Nemika returned the smile and two stayed in their places sharing stories and ideas. It only seemed like it had been an hour before the realized the sun was beginning to make its presence known.
Jin checked his phone and realized they had been sitting there talking for nearly 6 hours. “Wow time flies when you’re having fun huh?” He turned to look at Nemika and held back a gasp. The girl he had been talking too looked like no one he had seen. She was slightly heavy set but in a good way and her brown hair just barely brushed her neck with a butterfly hair clip pinning back her bangs.
Nemika sensed Jin’s eyes and she turned to look at him. “Is something wrong?”
Jin took a look into the girl’s eyes and was nearly awestruck. “This may be a weird question but are your eyes multi colored?”
“Well yes and no, it’s weird my eyes are both grey but my right one has an arch of gold in it.” Nemika explained.
Jin moved closer. “Let me see.” He looked closely and true to her word Nemika did indeed have a gold arch in her right eye. “That’s quite unique.” Jin turned his gaze to the rising sun feeling a smile form on his lips. You know something Nemika, I think a thank you is in order.”
“What do you mean?”
“I want to thank you for helping me.” Jin said. “You said you are inspired by my music right? Well what if I told you, you talking to me tonight just allowing me to enjoy the company of another artist who doesn’t just me has become an inspiration for me.”
Nemika was taken aback. “I wouldn’t know what to say except maybe you’re welcome.”
Jin placed a hand on the young girl’s shoulder. “You should get home before your relatives worry.”
“Okay. I’m sorry I took up so much of your time.” Nemika said with a smile. She rose to her feet and looked at Jin. “Oh before I forget, Happy Birthday.”
“Huh?”
“It’s July 4th.” Nemika said pointing to the date on her cell phone.
“So it is. I’ve been so caught up in my work I actually forgot what day it was.” Jin admitted sheepishly. He stood up as well standing half a foot taller then Nemika. “Well if you don’t mind I think I’ll use the inspiration you gave me and call it a birthday present.”
Nemika felt a faint blush touch her cheeks but she reached up and pulled her butterfly hairclip from her hair and held it out to him. “L.A is huge and there’s no guarantee we’ll see each other like this again so I want you to have this. I made it myself.”
Jin hesitantly accepted the hairclip and moved closer to pull Nemika into a hug. He could feel the other girl tense up immediately but he held his grip tight around her shoulders.
Nemika returned the hug and smiled. “I’ll consider that your goodbye.”
Jin pulled out from the embrace. “Consider that a let’s meet again sometime.”
“But what about-“
“My fans? My career? My music? “ Jin asked. “Nemika you inspire me and what’s an artist without inspiration.”
Nemika smiled.
Jin opened his mouth to say something more but was interrupted when his cell went off. “Pulling it out of his pocket he realized it was a text message from his manager. After replying he looked up to find Nemika no longer standing next to him. Instead she had moved away again. “Nemika?”
“I better go. I have some writing to do.” Nemika said pulling out a small notepad and pen from her purse. She turned with another smile and with the sun rising behind her Jin noticed she looked indescribable.
“Say why not meet me here again in a few days?” Jin asked. “If you need any inspiration that is.”
“No.” Nemika said shaking her head. “I want to finish this song first.”
Jin nodded understanding. “Okay, well I guess I’ll see you Nemika.” He watched, as the young artist walk off he held tight to the hairclip. “I have some work to do.” With that he headed back into the studio overwhelmed with new inspiration.
A/N: I hope anyone who reads this will like it . HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIN!
Pairing Akanishi/other (friends only)
Rating: PG
Length One-shot
Summary: Jin's newest song is missing something but he can't seem to figure out what. Can one individual girl help get his inspiration back?
Jin Akanishi set his headphones down on the music stand and looked over the newly written lyrics in front of him. The song was good it was catchy but there was something missing. Looking at the clock he realized it was going on 1am and he had continued his recording session long after the engineer and other workers had left for the night. Not that it mattered he worked better alone depending on the song and mood he was in.
Looking over the lyrics he felt the tension build up and he headed out of the studio and reached into his coat pocket for a cigarette and his lighter. A look of disappointment danced on his features when he realized it was his last one in the pack. Jin headed out of the studio hoping to use the fresh air to clear his conscious as he tried to figure out what was missing in the lyrics. Lighting the cancer stick he took a long drag and exhaled watching the smoke swirl around him. Looking up he realized the sky was glittered with many stars.
A faint chuckle danced on his lips as he took another drag. Silence was welcoming and he leaned his head against the wall of the studio allowing the sounds of the city to slowly echo around him. But tonight he heard a new sounds one he didn’t usually hear on his smoke breaks.
“Take me by the hand and show your everything to me.
Make understand that you and I were meant to be”
All I want from you is that you help me to believe
With your love I know there’s nothing that I can’t achieve.
I will keep my promises or I won’t make them at all.
I’ll always be there to catch if you feel the need to fall
Please don’t doubt my feelings when I tell what they are.
Just trust in me and you will see that we will both go far.”
Jin liked the sound of the voice. The lyrics needed a little work but hey nobody’s first draft was perfect not even his. Looking around he tried to locate the voice. He knew he was at risk walking around alone but his curiosity was getting the better of him. Walking a little further he noticed the silhouette of a girl standing just a few feet away from him. He stepped closer and on a stick snapping it.
The girl stopped singing and turned around. Seconds later her eyes grew wide and she stepped back. “Oh, oh I’m sorry I-“
“No, no it’s okay. I’m sorry I interrupted you.” Jin said smiling. He noticed the girl eyeing the cigarette. “Oh does this bother you?”
“My mother smoked too much and it literally became the death of her.”
“I’m sorry, when did she?”
“Believe it or not just last year. Oh where are my manners? My name is Nemika.”
“Nemika?” Jin tried the name on his lips, “I like it. It’s unique. “ He motioned to the grass and the two of them sat down.
Nemika sat down next to him but then scooted over a few inches.
Jin noticed the gesture and looked at the girl confused.
“Sorry, I just. I figured you being who you are I shouldn’t be so close to you.” Nemika explained in a small voice.
Jin smiled and moved closer to the girl. “Well no complaints if I’m the one moving closer to you.”
“But aren’t you married?” Nemika asked.
“My wife trusts me and I trust her. I’m simply talking to a nice young woman. Nemika how old are you?” Jin asked.
“Guess. I never tell anyone my age.” Nemika said.
“Well since you’re out here alone I’d say 18 but truthfully you look about 16.”
“Not even close. I’m 25.”
Jin did a double take using the light from the moon and the street lamps around them. “25 seriously?”
“I know I don’t look my age then again I don’t really act my age either.” Nemika admitted chuckling.
Jin chuckled himself. “I don’t think anyone really acts their age. I sure as hell don’t.”
The laughter died down and Jin looked at Nemika who was humming the same song from earlier. “What is that?”
“Hmm?” Nemika asked as she looked away. “Nothing special. It’s a song I came up with on the spot after listening to some of your songs.”
Jin ‘s curiosity was now piqued. “My songs?”
Nemika wrapped her arms around her knees. “Yeah, you have no idea how much of an inspiration you are to me.” She picked away at the grass. “I mean I know they’re not any good and my voice well.”
Jin reached over and took a hold of Nemika’s hand. “Well I heard you singing and in my honest opinion I’d say with a little training you could go far. But that’s only if you choose to.”
“I write songs and sing because I enjoy it. I never planned to become famous because I’m not talented enough and I sure as hell don’t look the part either trust me.” Nemika said.
“Well looks are never everything. It’s what you see yourself.” Jin said as looked at his cell phone. “Wow, we’ve been out here for almost half an hour.”
“Oh I’m sorry I took up so much of your time.” Nemika said as she scrambled to her feet.”
“No please stay, I like the company.” Jin said with a smile.
Nemika returned the smile and two stayed in their places sharing stories and ideas. It only seemed like it had been an hour before the realized the sun was beginning to make its presence known.
Jin checked his phone and realized they had been sitting there talking for nearly 6 hours. “Wow time flies when you’re having fun huh?” He turned to look at Nemika and held back a gasp. The girl he had been talking too looked like no one he had seen. She was slightly heavy set but in a good way and her brown hair just barely brushed her neck with a butterfly hair clip pinning back her bangs.
Nemika sensed Jin’s eyes and she turned to look at him. “Is something wrong?”
Jin took a look into the girl’s eyes and was nearly awestruck. “This may be a weird question but are your eyes multi colored?”
“Well yes and no, it’s weird my eyes are both grey but my right one has an arch of gold in it.” Nemika explained.
Jin moved closer. “Let me see.” He looked closely and true to her word Nemika did indeed have a gold arch in her right eye. “That’s quite unique.” Jin turned his gaze to the rising sun feeling a smile form on his lips. You know something Nemika, I think a thank you is in order.”
“What do you mean?”
“I want to thank you for helping me.” Jin said. “You said you are inspired by my music right? Well what if I told you, you talking to me tonight just allowing me to enjoy the company of another artist who doesn’t just me has become an inspiration for me.”
Nemika was taken aback. “I wouldn’t know what to say except maybe you’re welcome.”
Jin placed a hand on the young girl’s shoulder. “You should get home before your relatives worry.”
“Okay. I’m sorry I took up so much of your time.” Nemika said with a smile. She rose to her feet and looked at Jin. “Oh before I forget, Happy Birthday.”
“Huh?”
“It’s July 4th.” Nemika said pointing to the date on her cell phone.
“So it is. I’ve been so caught up in my work I actually forgot what day it was.” Jin admitted sheepishly. He stood up as well standing half a foot taller then Nemika. “Well if you don’t mind I think I’ll use the inspiration you gave me and call it a birthday present.”
Nemika felt a faint blush touch her cheeks but she reached up and pulled her butterfly hairclip from her hair and held it out to him. “L.A is huge and there’s no guarantee we’ll see each other like this again so I want you to have this. I made it myself.”
Jin hesitantly accepted the hairclip and moved closer to pull Nemika into a hug. He could feel the other girl tense up immediately but he held his grip tight around her shoulders.
Nemika returned the hug and smiled. “I’ll consider that your goodbye.”
Jin pulled out from the embrace. “Consider that a let’s meet again sometime.”
“But what about-“
“My fans? My career? My music? “ Jin asked. “Nemika you inspire me and what’s an artist without inspiration.”
Nemika smiled.
Jin opened his mouth to say something more but was interrupted when his cell went off. “Pulling it out of his pocket he realized it was a text message from his manager. After replying he looked up to find Nemika no longer standing next to him. Instead she had moved away again. “Nemika?”
“I better go. I have some writing to do.” Nemika said pulling out a small notepad and pen from her purse. She turned with another smile and with the sun rising behind her Jin noticed she looked indescribable.
“Say why not meet me here again in a few days?” Jin asked. “If you need any inspiration that is.”
“No.” Nemika said shaking her head. “I want to finish this song first.”
Jin nodded understanding. “Okay, well I guess I’ll see you Nemika.” He watched, as the young artist walk off he held tight to the hairclip. “I have some work to do.” With that he headed back into the studio overwhelmed with new inspiration.
A/N: I hope anyone who reads this will like it . HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIN!