A/N: This is just shameless self-indulgence. The order that the pairings will happen are: Kakei, then Shin, then Akaba, then Karin, and finally Hiruma.

Kakei Shun x Kobayakawa Sena

#1 - #20

1. Introduction

Kakei was still embarrassed about the first time he talked to Sena, back when he didn't know that Sena was Eyeshield 21 and Eyeshield 21 was Sena.

2. Complicated

"You overcomplicate things, Sena. I like you, and you like me. That's all."

3. Making History

Though the annals of the Youth World Cup said otherwise, Kakei liked to think that the real event was when Sena grabbed him by the collar and pulled him into a kiss. With all the cameras on them. On live TV.

4. Rivalry

Kakei knew that Sena's relationship with Shin was one that he couldn't touch, one that was "purely platonic"; but it didn't mean that he couldn't not be jealous of it. No matter what Sena did to try and convince him otherwise.

5. Unbreakable

Sena had always found Kakei as someone who was admirable: his imposing height, his strength and power, his unbending pride, and his determination to win… He seemed like someone who would never break, like a God amongst men.

6. Obsession

"A-are you sure that you aren't with me b-because I'm Eyeshield 21?"

"Do you think I'm that shallow, Sena? I love you. Not Eyeshield. I merely admire Yamato-san, and his speed, and his sheer strength… I can still remember it, the way he tackled me and completely broke through my defence despite my greater height. I still cannot understand how you managed to defeat him, though I'm not surprised, since you are the true Eyeshield now—"

"Kakei-san…"

"Yes?"

"Please be quiet."

7. Eternity

When Sena agreed to give him a chance, Kakei nearly gave into the urge of pulling a Mizumachi and ask Sena to marry him on the spot. But Kakei had been brought up properly, and knew that proposing to Sena before their first date wasn't the way to go about making sure Sena was his for the rest of eternity.

Perhaps he could pop the question after their third date?

8. Gateway

Sena had heard of the phrase that 'the eyes were the window to the soul'; and Sena could honestly say that he had never seen such beautiful eyes (and such a beautiful soul) until he met Kakei.

9. Death

Kakei's face was solemn, filled with a futile longing as he gently touched the cold surface of his dearly beloved.

"I… I will miss you." He murmured, voice cracking halfway as he pulled his hand away.

Turning his head away from the sight, he walked away from the casket that held his mangled football cleats. Sena tried not to laugh as he consoled his lover, leading him away from the dustbin.

10. Opportunities

Sena had never thought that he was an opportunist, but the public baths were empty for once, and it was only him and Kakei there…

11. 33%

"There was a one in three chance that you were going to win the fucking pipsqueak… better luck next time, blue-eyes!" Hiruma cackled, looking positively demonic as he pushed a heavily blushing Sena towards a triumphant Akaba.

12. Dead Wrong

Sena had proven that he was more than worthy of being Eyeshield 21.

Kakei had never been so pleased to be proven wrong.

13. Running Away

"I've always been a gopher, you know… timid. Always running on errands, always running away from bullies…"

"You don't need to say more, Sena."

"I'm glad that I've grown up that way. I wouldn't have become such a good runner – and I wouldn't have met you."

14. Judgment

Kakei had always judged Sena, unknowingly though at first. He'd thought that Sena was a lying, unworthy son-of-a-bitch who didn't deserve to be called Eyeshield.

Then, he'd realised that he'd been much too hasty with his decision. Instead, Sena became someone… better. He was honest, and extremely talented. He was an American football-player that Kakei was honoured to have played against.

But now? His current judgement was that Sena…

Sena was his perfect companion.

15. Seeking Solace

"It'll be alright… she's happy now. She's no longer suffering, Sena. Let's be happy for her, alright? And I'll be here, whenever you need me." Kakei murmured hesitantly, though sincerely.

16. Excuses

He supposed that it was just an excuse to keep watching him and ogle his boyfriend, but Sena tried his hardest to take photos of not only Kakei, but the rest of the Kyoushin Poseidons for Hiruma.

17. Vengeance

Sena narrowed his eyes on Kakei, trying to exert the image of an angry, unhappy man despite the nervous tremor in his fingers. "I'm heading home for the night—to my parents'. You don't have to follow me."

Turning on his heel, he marched out of the door with a small but full suitcase at his side, intent on not letting Kakei stop him. Yes, it was petty for him to snub the other, but really, he deserved it for deserting him when Agon came around to bother him…

18. Love

It wasn't easy to pinpoint it when Kakei fell in love with Sena, but he was fairly sure that it was the moment he realised that he could see himself living and growing older with the other, being able to see him continue to kiss the other on his lips despite the age that would cling to his features. He wanted to know whether or not that the delicate flush that decorated his cheeks was so endearing and charming that he wouldn't be able to look away, not ever, would continue to capture his attention just as much as it did the first time.

However, he hadn't realised that Sena had fallen in love the moment he'd seen Kakei's eyes – twin chips of cold, dark blue eyes – had softened into something warmer, something gentle whenever he looked at Sena.

19. Tears

There was always a conflict within Kakei's heart whenever he saw Sena in tears.

On one hand, it broke his heart to know that Sena was sad enough, or hurt enough, to actually cry. On the other hand, Sena looked too cute crying whenever he teased him too much (sexually or not).

20. My Inspiration

"You inspire me, Sena. You make me want to strive harder, to try and best you. I love that you make me want to be a better man for you, and… it's not just because of that, but it's why I love you."

Sena gulped, before turning his eyes away, flushing in embarrassment.

"Y-you're drunk again, Kakei-kun!" He cried out in denial.

A/N: Hahaha... hi. (I seriously love Kakei.)