Thank You

The air was hot and the ground was hard underneath their backs. Their hearts were slowly returning to their regular pace and their breath started to even out. The sweat they had poured soaked their jerseys and had caused it to cling to their skin like sap to a tree. The two of them, Hiruma and Sena, watched as the clouds drifted by lazily in the bright blue sky.

Sena's body ached, he was tired and stressed from the constant work but for the first time in his life, he felt happy…He was happy and proud of what he could offer to the team. He closed his eyes and wondered what he'd be doing if Hiruma had never introduced him to American Football. Sadly enough, he could see what would have become of him. He would've been the whipping boy again. Doing things for bullies, being scared constantly…what would have become of him if he had to deal with them all the time? Would he had even made friends?

The runner shook his head slightly. The what-ifs didn't matter now though, Hiruma had found him and made him a place in the team, a place to belong. Smiling softly, Sena spoke what he was thinking subconsciously.

"Thank you."

Hiruma looked over at the smaller male with a raised eyebrow.

"What did you say fucking chibi?" The blonde asked, not particularly angry but curious.

"Oh," Sena blinked. "Did I say that out loud?" He mumbled to himself.

"You have two seconds to say what you had just said before or you'll be running an extra fifty laps." Hiruma threatened, reaching for his pocket for where Sena was sure there was probably a gun.

"I just wanted to say thank you."

Sena turned his head to the side so he was looking straight at the upperclassman while still laying on his back. Hiruma seemed to mirror the turn, but had a look of slight surprise on his face.

"For what?" His voice still in that gruff nature of his, but no real meaness behind it.

"For this." Sena gesture with one hand towards all around them.

"I-if it wasn't for you Hiruma-san, I'd still be a gopher, running around doing whatever anyone asked. But now I have friends, I'm getting stronger and I feel like I have a purpose…Joining the American football team was the best thing that happened to me. So thanks."

Sena smiled at Hiruma and feeling a bit brave, he reached out and grabbed Hiruma's hand with his own and squeezed it. Hiruma didn't say anything and for a bit, Sena thought he was going to get hit or something.

"Che, fucking chibi."

Hiruma's hand squeezed his hand back lightly but he didn't say anything more. Sena was content with that fact Hiruma now knew how thankful was and didn't push the blond to say anything else.

Then for the rest of their break, the two laid there for a while longer, simply holding hands and enjoying what little breeze they had.

Owari

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