Disclaimer: I don't own Inazuma Eleven!

It wasn't on purpose. Can you really blame him?

It's already past midnight when Endou arrived at their house. Man, that party was really tiring. He planned to leave earlier but he can't get pass those people who want to interview him, or shake hands with or whatever it is.

He removed his shoes swiftly without making a noise. He was worried that he would wake up the sleeping person in their house. He went straight to the bedroom with his steps silent. As he reached for the knob he hesitated. Why? He doesn't understand himself. He's somewhat afraid to see the face of his beloved. The face that always waits for him, even though she knows that he won't come back anytime soon. When he comes home, she would always put up the tough act. She would scold him because he's gotten thinner or treat his wounds with a treatment that's more painful, or feed him those good-looking dishes, ONLY, good looking even though he'll end up with an upset stomach later.

He loves her, all the same.

He went to the living room, for now he'll sleep on the sofa. When he arrived, he was surprised by the sight of an auburn-haired woman, peacefully sleeping on the soft cushions of the sofa. she's still as stubborn as grabbed some blankets from their room and covered her. She didn't move a bit.

He reached out his hand to touch her cheek. His mind has already drifted somewhere.

'what does she think about me?'

'Does she hate me now'

'will she still smile at me?'

His eyes narrowed at one of his silly realizations. His face was very serious, a very uncommon expression for Endou Mamoru.

'she doesn't say "I Love You" anymore'

just then a soft hand touched his own that's on her cheek. He was surprised by the sudden action and he looked whether his wife is already awake. Fortunately, she's not. Instead, she murmured something that made him smile, a very warm gentle smile.

He planted a soft kiss on her lips before cuddling next to her on the big sofa.

He was a soccer freak and she's someone who's set in disbanding the team. Who would've thought that they'll develop romantic feelings toward each other? He doesn't care

He never planned on falling in love with something or someone other than Soccer. It wasn't on purpose, can you really blame him?

[a:n my first Inazuma Fanfic. Well, I just finished watching Ginga e Kickoff! and I was so frustrated because Reika and Kota aren't even in the same country in the end! So I downloaded Inazuma eleven and I fell in love with it! It contains the innocence I'm craving for! well, I actually don't this couple verymuch since I'm a GoenjiXNatsumi fan or IchinoseXNatsumi(am I the only one!?) fan. Well, writing about NatsumiXEndou feels right to me so here it is! Reviews are welcome!

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