He made a promise to himself that if Snowkids won the GF cup, he would freaking confess, regardless of that person´s answer. It would be nice if the person in question said yes, but let´s be realistic; they weren´t exactly in contact, heck they were hardly ever friends. Anyone who knew Micro Ice would tell you about the bully Sinedd who picked on him since early childhood.
Micro Ice tried going out with girls in the past, but it didn´t work out and regretably it was usually the girl who wanted to break up, always bringing up a single reason. His heart wasn´t in that relationship or something along the lines.
The slim striker was in a pinch.
They won the cup. At first he was jumping around, hugging his teammates overwhelmed with happiness over their win that will rewrite history of football for Akillian. Then, happiness was switched with a growing fear that manifested inside his mind.
The Snowkids were currently partying back at Akillian with everyone; parents and friends. Merriment and good mood were all around in the air, the celebration was only getting started and the slim striker, the happy – go lucky Micro Ice was sitting in a corner, sipping on a drink, alone. He was so lost in his plan - forging that he didn´t even notice when D´Jok sat down next to him. "- Ice and that was something and- hey, are you listening?" Micro Ice looked up at him. "Oh, sorry, were you saying something? I have just a lot on my mind lately, that´s all." D´Jok patted him. "You know you can tell me anything, we´re like brothers, are we not?"
Micro Ice wasn´t so sure if it was such a good idea to tell D´Jok about his bottled up feelings for a certain football player. But, he had to start somehow. "D´Jok, do you remember out match against Shadows on their planet? And that moment before the match began, the Shadows came to provoke us."
D´Jok wasn´t sure how that had to do with anything, but nodded. "Yeah, I remember it. Rocket send them away, but before that Sinedd came to you personally and annoyed you. But I fail to see the connection between that ancient history and you sulking right now."
Micro Ice pouted. "I am not sulking! Ah, who am I trying to fool. I am totally sulking. D´Jok, before our final match, I made a promise to myself that if we win the cup, I will confess to my longtime crush and now I keep thinking that´s impossible."
"That´s great, Micro Ice! I am sure the other person will be happy to hear about that! After all, who wouldn´t love to be in relationship with one of the winners of GF cup?" D´Jok exclaimed excitedly.
"That´s the problem exactly, D´Jok. The person´s team lost against Snowkids. And everyone would be against our relationship and most of all, you."
D´Jok was curious about Micro Ice´s crush. "Now you really have to tell me who is that person. I am getting a feeling it will be someone we know. Am I right?"
Micro Ice nodded. "So, let´s start; someone who plays football and is also from other team... hmm... how about some chick from Wambas?" Micro Ice almost choked on his drink. "No, and no! It´s not like that, D´Jok!"
The red haired young man resumed with guessing. "So not from Wambas... don´t tell me Kernor from Rykers!"
Micro Ice shook his head, a slight flush forming on his cheeks. "It´s... it´s not a girl, D´Jok."
D´Jok stood up abruptly. "WHAAAT?!" The whole room turned to look at them and only Micro Ice´s embarrassed look made D´Jok save the situation. "It´s nothing, really. I´m just a bit too loud, I guess the alcohol got in my head, sorry about that." He sheepishly apologized and soon, the music was put back on maximum and D´Jok sat down. He didn´t know what to say, it wasn´t everyday your best friend tells you something like this! Micro Ice was still waiting, the blush was fainting as he defiantly looked everywhere but at D´Jok. It was a surprise for sure. Micro Ice had girlfriends, but they broke up soon, very soon every time. But who is that person?
"I am sorry for my outburst. I wasn´t expecting such an answer, but so that you know; I will stand by you, no matter who your crush is."
That lifted Micro Ice´s spirit a bit. "Thanks, D´Jok, but I highly doubt you or anyone else will approve... it´s rather... "
A late newcomer arrived to the Snowkids family and friends party, but no one paid him much attention. However, Micro Ice in an instant saw the tall stature of a young dark haired man and his words were lost in his throat. No, it can´t be. Not him, here of all places! And he hasn´t even though about a plan yet! Droplets of sweat ran down his neck, and nervousness made his hands clumsy as he accidentally knocked his drink over the table. "I- I... we will resume this talk some other time, D´Jok, I am getting tired. Say to my ma that I went home earlier, okay? See you around!" And he hastily walked away, using the back door. D´Jok was left alone. Just when Micro Ice was finally going to tell him the name of his crush, he suddenly disappears... and that the same time, Sinedd (Mei invited him because he is from Akillian and he was a part of Snowkids even if briefly and most of all because of a secret no one knew about) came and his friend made a run for it. It was all very suspicious and D´Jok remembered a part of their conversation earlier about the former Snowkid. Hmm...
Sinedd who got a few initial stares raised his brow when Mei greeted him. D´Jok glanced at them as they had exchanged a few hushed words and Sinedd came over to the red haired man. "D´Jok."
Said young man retorted back: "Sinedd."
"Hey, where´s the shrimp? I saw him chicken when I came here. Where did he go?"
D´Jok crossed his arms. "What´s it to you?"
"Drop the hostility, D´Jok. Believe it or not, I come in peace tonight."
"Why should I believe anything you say, Sinedd? You bullied Micro Ice since I remember. "
Sinedd snickered. "Come on, D´Jok, people change with age. But if you won´t tell me where he is then I won´t waste my time nor breath here." And he turned to leave when D´Jok stopped him. "You´re going to hurt him, are you not?" Sinedd smirked. "It´s all a matter of perspective. It´s none of your business anyways. I am gonna ask you one more time: where is he?"
"Like hell I am gonna tell you!"
"Have it your way. See you later, champ." Sinedd said sarcastically.
And he left in a hurry. Mei approached her boyfriend. "D´Jok? Did you tell him where Micro Ice went?"
"No. He´s not on my or his friends list. Why should I?" At that retort, Mei bit her lower lip. "This is not going to end good! Do you know where Micro Ice went?"
"Yeah, he said he´s heading home to rest. Dunno why. When he saw that Sinedd, he excused himself all of a sudden in a middle of our serious conversation. I find it all a bit fishy. What did you and he talk about?"
"Well... about Micro Ice and his mood."
"His mood?"
"Yeah, like how is he and what he has been doing..."
"Mei, are you not telling me something here? Since when are you and Sinedd good friends and keep him updated on Micro Ice?"
Mei looked away. "I cannot say. I promised I won´t tell anyone. After the tournament Sinedd contacted me and we met up one time. After that, I send him periodic updates on Micro Ice. He really wanted my help."
D´Jok was on the verge of getting angry, so he shook with her. "Mei! How could you betray us, and most of all Micro Ice?"
She didn´t waver or feel bad about it, in fact, she looked D´Jok straight into the eye. "This is where you´re wrong, D´Jok. I am doing him a favor. I know what I saw that day."
"That day? What do you mean?"
But Mei walked away and D´Jok forced her to stop walking. "Mei, I am sorry. I didn´t want to raise my voice at you. It´s just that Micro Ice is like my family and I am getting worried. "
"I know. But you don´t have to concern yourself with that. After all, it´s them who need to work out their differences, not us."
"Them? They hate each other. Or at least Sinedd does."
"D´Jok, just drop the subject. I did everything I could to help and now it´s his turn to do his best. And besides..." Mei wrapped her arms around him. "I´ve missed my dancing partner." D´Jok let himself be guided on the dancing floor and just let himself loose in the rhythm. But an unlikely scenario flashed in his mind all of a sudden. What if Sinedd and Micro Ice...!
D´Jok laughed at that. Very unlikely.
The thought vanished soon after as a more slow love song was on and he relaxed with Mei in his arms. Some thoughts are best laid to rest.
~TO BE CONTINUED~
AN - Hiya! I am still a newbie in this fandom so go easy on me. English is not my first or even second language but I try my best to avoid any bad grammar... so if you spot any typos, let me know. You could also check out my oneshot Hidden no longer featuring Ahito/Micro Ice if you´re interested. If people like this, I might add another chapter sooner than I thought. Ehehe, with that said, GO SNOW GO!
