guitar picks - semishira angst

9~kinda uncomfortable

(Listen to song above when lyrics start)

Semi choked, exhaling numerous times to get rid of the fear in his chest. He walked out setting his amp and stool up. A mic had already been put there for him, probably thanks to Tendou request. He played a few chords on his guitar to test the sound and when he was satisfied, he spoke into the mic.

"I'm Semi and I'm going to be singing-

Shit.

"-uh. I'll be singing 505 by Artic Monkeys"

My comfort song huh? Semi thought. He knew these riffs like the back of his hand, as well as the lyrics. They could pour out of his mouth with ease even in his sleep because he listened to the song on repeat.

He took a breath and played the intro on his guitar

"I'm going back to 505
If it's a seven hour flight or a forty-five minute drive
In my imagination, you're waitin' lyin' on your side
With your hands between your thighs
Stop and wait a sec
When you look at me like that, my darlin', what did you expect?
I'd probably still adore you with your hands around my neck
Or I did last time I checked
Not shy of a spark
The knife twists at the thought that I should fall short of the mark
Frightened by the bite, though it's no harsher than the bark
The middle of adventure, such a perfect place to start
I'm going back to 505
If it's a seven hour flight or a forty-five minute drive
In my imagination, you're waitin' lyin' on your side
With your hands between your thighs
But I crumble completely when you cry
It seems like once again you've had to greet me with goodbye
I'm always just about to go and spoil a surprise
Take my hands off of your eyes too soon
I'm going back to 505
If it's a seven hour flight or a forty-five minute drive
In my imagination, you're waitin' lyin' on your side
With your hands between your thighs and a smile"

As Semi played the outro, the crowd was silent for a few moments, only sniffles could be heard. Then everyone, in spite of their schools erupted in cheers and applause. Semi shuffled awkwardly, but as he was about to grab his stool and walk out, Tendou appeared on stage, holding his hand up and making him bow. Tears spilled down Tendou's cheek as Semi pulled him into a hug, and in the audience, Semi could see Reon looking at him with glassy eyes. 

Everything felt so right on the stage, with his best friends cheering for him after Semi had done what he does best. But as Semi's eyes wondered across the audience he noticed Shirabu looking right into his eyes and smiling, while Goshiki clutched his arm and cried into his shoulder. 

"We've set up the online votes, and the results are coming in now, can we have the contestants line up on the stage please" The head said

Semi released Tendou as he went to stand with the other contestants. 

"Okay, in third place we have Shōhei Fukunaga with his fantastic comedy act." A round of applause followed

"In second place...Aoba Johsai's Dance crew!" The head said smiling, as the members looked frustrated with themselves

"And in first place-" a drumroll filled the hall "Eita Semi with his wonderful performance!"

The entire hall was filled with screams as the head handed Semi his trophy. Semi looked over the moon, and from afar Shirabu loved how contagious Semi's genuine smiles were. There were heavy laughs coming from his direction, which made Goshiki even more excited.

"We need to go tell him how fucking awesome he was!" Goshiki said, dragging the smaller boy with him

"Goshiki wait- damnit" Shirabu set letting himself be dragged