Title: Love Trial
Pairing: MidoTaka
Rating: T (for now)
Summary: Takao wasn't sure of how to find out if his feelings were returned by his best friend Midorima. But maybe after an accident in court and a couple of tests he will be able to decide what to do. (Takao's POV)

I woke up from a terrible feeling from a monstruous dream. In it, Shin-chan was confessing his love for me with soft words, but they were far away; I couldn't see his face and I was barely listening to his words. There was only his voice there, deep and harsh, like always. It worked like a medicine for me, it was relaxing and it made me wish it wasn't just a silly dream. I don't even have to say I felt a slight blush creeping through me the moment I remembered everything, including the events happening lately.

One way or another, today is a new day and I know very well what that means. It is a new chance for me to win his heart once for all. I believed in the good vibrations I was receiving while I was still lying in the comfort of my own bed.

I quickly got up and dressed. As I looked from the window I managed to see the clouds showing their faces and blocking out the sun in every way possible. It was a pretty sight, but not very pleasant, I must admit.

"Maybe that storm is coming today, huh? I better hurry up." I said trying to find a little piece of blue sky to give me some kind of hope and courage to go through the day.

After our little scene in front of Midorima's house yesterday, things were a little bit awkward between us. Gladly, we still talked to each other, even though none of us had the guts to look back in to the other's eyes, afraid of what might happen next. Maybe it was better this way or we could end up blushing and making the situation worse.

Without saying too much we headed to school and I gathered my strength to start my brand new plan. I parked our bike and rushed to my partner's side, extending a hand for him. He looked at it with a confused expression and pushed his glasses up, like that was suppose to make him understand things better. Sometimes I thought that was his secret magic trick to be a smart ass.

"What is the meaning of this?" He finally asked.

"Shin-chan! Don't be so mean! I'm just trying to help you get down." I gave him a charming smirk.

"Stop this, everybody is looking." He looked at me briefly, moving his face sideways right after it.

"No, they are not. Come on, there is no one here, just us." I pushed my hand forward in a suggestive way, even closer to him.

He wasn't giving up so easily, right? I had to put him in a tougher position.

"If you don't rush I think we are going to be late, you know?" My last appeal has been sent.

It seemed to have worked, because even hesitating a little and making some sort of complaint I didn't hear, he took my hand. I never got over the feeling of his hands. They were obviously bigger than mine, but not so much. I could feel they were strong and perfectly molded, he could become a model of hands if he wanted to, no kidding. They emitted a certain amount of warmth that it was almost like I was sit close to a fireplace. The way his nails were polished, shinny and well taken care of. The impeccable white skin that covered his bones without any flaws, bruises or scars. They were simply perfect. And the chance to feel them against mine was unique and even better than I had imagined.

Even when he was standing next to me and out of the bike extension I kept his hands in mine with a tight grip until that caught his attention.

"Let go of my hand Takao." Our eyes didn't meet, like ever. Still, he couldn't hide that pretty tone of red from his cheeks.

"Not before I do something Shin-chan."

No further advices were needed here. I brought his hand close to my lips and carefully gave it a small peck, like a gentleman from the past centuries. I lifted my head to see his reaction and he was looking at me with those big green eyes, exposing all of the surprise being processed in his brain. I didn't expect it any less of that, of course. After he realized what just happened he quickly released his hand from my grasp and started to walk away.

"Have a nice day Shin-chan!" I screamed to get to his ears before he was out of range.

I forgot to mention one thing. It seems like my name has changed from Takao Kazunari to Takao Teaser Kazunari instead. My goal is that I will lost the count of how many times I will see that pretty face blushing today. And I swear that I am going to give my best to see that head turning side to side, hiding his emotions and that fingers reaching for his glasses to do the famous push up. Midorima was so cute and I couldn't get enough of him.

As the classes started I kept up with my lousy and pretentious plan.

"Here Shin-chan." I turned my torso around from my chair to give him the paper.

"Thank you Takao." He lifted his head to look at me politely.

But I didn't let go of the exercises just yet, not before I give him a tiny wink. Sadly, he turned his face from me and I couldn't understand why. Only when I heard a voice next to me.

"Why are you taking so long Kazunari? Hurry up with these copies, I don't have all day." The teacher said annoyed.

Come on, just when I was about to make a move on him the professor decided to show his ugly face around and kill the mood completely, blocking my main objective. It is not the end, I will try again later, at a better time.

At lunch I had an opening and tried to send him a kiss while he headed to his seat right next to me. However, he had his gaze averted to something else on his tray, making my attempt fail once more. From far away I saw a girl blushing, thinking it was destined to her. I swear I was about to ask Shin-chan which collocation was Scorpio's in today on the horoscope, because I am almost sure it was last.

I was getting frustrated as the day passed by, since all my moves were being blocked by someone else or simply ignored by him. How can someone be so dense about all of this? Sometimes I like to think he is pretending to hide it all, but in the end he has his heart beating faster just like mine when he does anything related to me in some way.

The day was reaching its end and we were heading to the gym for our training. I was controlling myself from pulling all of my hair from my scalp and screaming the loudest I could from annoyance. It is not possible that everything I have been doing so far is going the wrong way. All day and I managed to get a single reaction, nothing else. That is not enough for a person like me.

At the locker room I chose to wear one of my smallest shorts and see what he was going to do about it. Still, all I got were stupid saying from the rest of the team. Damn it, I am running out of ideas here. My luck was definitely out by now and my desire was to cry very hard.

During the game I wasn't able to focus in other thing if not Shin-chan. I watched closely his every move, thinking of more stupid and silly ways to get to him. My mind was running like never before and so the ball every single time it crossed my way. I had lost the ability to pick it up and make splendid passes as I did until now. I pretended I wasn't listening to all of the shouts coming from the coach and directed to me. Somehow I knew they were there, on the back of my head. I was trying my best to block it so I wouldn't feel guilty over it later. The clock was ticking and I was about to explode from the stress I was feeling. Right before I did anything reckless, possibly leading to a later regret, I was taken off of the team.

"Sit there and clear you mind damn it! The championship is getting closer and I can't admit someone from this school showing me this foolish basketball. And I am sure yo can do better than that Kazunari. Just go to the shower and head home." Maybe 'Ma-boy' was right this time.

I went to the locker room with a towel covering my whole head. I didn't want to see their looks, his look, his disappointed eyes glaring me, it was too scary. I wouldn't handle seeing any other expression from him unless they were happiness or embarrassment. He is so dear to me, he is the reason I keep playing basketball the way I do. I need his daily support to live and not his punishment. I wouldn't forgive myself if I ended up ruining what we have right now. I was tired and depressed now, I wanted set free the tears I was holding up, I wanted to scream, I wanted to punch anything it comes in the way, I wanted him.

After a good and cold shower I packed my things and left the gym. Passing in front of the coach and the people playing without saying any other word, it wasn't needed. I knew they are looking at me, because the sound of the ball kicking on the ground wasn't audible anymore.

I was in so deep distraction that the rain which was pouring heavily passed by unnoticed to me. And I had forgotten my umbrella, as usual. Midorima is daily telling me to bring one and stop depending on him for everything. So silly, but I think I should take his advice. He won't be by my side forever, will he? I started to walk slowly, with my own pace, as if the moon was shinning brightly up in the sky, without any signs of clouds or water falling on the ground.

Suddenly I wasn't getting wet anymore and the sky was blocked by a black cover with metal strings attached on it. And at the same time my ears registered a sound of painting right behind me. As if someone was in a rush to reach me.

"You forgot your umbrella again, didn't you?" He said between small breaths.

It was him, it was Shin-chan. He came to save me, he came for me. I couldn't believe in his presence. I thought I was starting to go mad and start imagining people and things around me. Or maybe everything is just a dream and I am sleeping happily on my pretty sweet bed.

He put his hand on my shoulder to wake me up and bring me back to the reality once again. I was able to see the tape around his fingers.

"Did you ran all the way here?" I asked turning my body to face him at least, with my eyes full of tears dying to come out.

"Of course baka. I can't let you get sick when we are so close to the championship." He was afraid to give in and lock on our sights.

I quietly stood in front of him, under his big umbrella protecting us from the heavy pouring. I was so surprised by his actions that I forgot how to speak. He was here for me and even though I knew there were other things that influenced his decision to come, he was still here and that was all that mattered right now. Because deep inside his heart, he cares about me and maybe, just maybe, I have got my luck back on this instant and all of my efforts during the day turned in to a positive result.

"Let's go Takao. I will take you home this time."

We walked all the way side by side, brushing hands and arms occasionally, but both of us too afraid to act shameless and careless. Even with my typical characteristic and plans of being a teaser I can't become that person right now. Somehow the situation is different and I have no idea why. In place of that I got flustered and in deep fear of doing something wrong. I don't know where do all of this come from, it is not me, but at the same time it is. It is someone who has been hidden and waiting for the right opportunity to show up and revel itself. It was like a whole new personality.

I felt like a girl on her first date, being delivered home safe and sound by her dear boyfriend. I shook my head to wash away these kind of thoughts. What would he think of me if he knew that? Probably I would have lost the best friend I have ever had.

As we stopped by my doorstep the rain was calming down, but it wasn't completely gone yet. So that left us under his barrier once again.

"Thank you for all of this Shin-chan. And I am sorry I made you skip the rest of the training for my sake." I played with my hands and turned my eyes down.

"Tch, it is nothing. I didn't feel like playing today anyway." He pushed his glasses up and copied my movements.

We stood there waiting for one of us to say good bye and leave, but in the end no one did it. I didn't want him to go just yet and I think he thought the same too. As I spent my time getting closer and closer to him my feelings were overflowing. When he finally decided it was time to head to his house I stopped him and put both of my hands on his shoulders, holding him firmly on that same place, without any chance of escaping.

"What is wrong Takao? I should go before the rain gets worse again."

With one hand I trailed a path to his cheek, carefully and softly touching his skin like a porcelain doll. It was soft under my touch and I it felt amazing through my fingertips. His face had the traits of a true winner, of a strong, serious and tough guy. His features were perfect. The way his chin was pointed, made with the correct proportions, leaving it pure and clean from any harm. His cheek bones gave his face the format of the ones given to a Greek god. That same well shaped face I dreamed every night hoping it would be mine, praying it would be mine to kiss it tenderly forever, it was right here in front of me. Without any flaws or complaints, it felt like it was truly a dream.

With no more thoughts running through my mind I unconsciously put my other hand on the back of his neck and pulled his face towards mine, making our lips meet for good. His lips were as soft as I could remember from our last encounter and it made me curse myself for being so stupid and not doing this earlier. Since the moment our lips were connected I felt a shiver running through my whole body, it was such a new sensation to me. Never before I felt like this from a simple kiss. I closed my eyes with some kind of hope and I noticed he did the same. I wanted so much to run my tongue in between those lips and ask for permission to keep going, to grab his locks with my fingers and pull him closer, until we get and inside and indulge ourselves in our moment of passion.

With a flash of light in my head I decided it was better to break the kiss. After all, I don't even know if he feels the same way I do, do I? He didn't seem to complain about it or push me away, but even so. I wanted to be certain of it before doing any irreversible choice. But there was one thing I was sure of, I had to tell him how I felt, for once and for all. It is impossible to keep this weight hanging around my shoulder or holding my breath every time he comes around. I want to be with him more than anything and I want him to be mine.

It took me a second to look to his face and see the blush going strong on him, as it was probably on me too. I opened the door without saying any other word and closed it, leaning on it and breathing heavily. The kiss still lingered on my lips and I touched them carefully not to end it. I couldn't believe in what I have just done. I closed the door in his face. What is he going to think about me now? Why did I do this anyway? I must have been so nervous that I lost the control and the best solution for it was to run away, like I always do.

Not this time, I can't keep running, I must stop and face things like he would do it, but is too shy to admit it. I need to make this plan perfect. It will be the best confession you have ever received Shin-chan, I assure you of this. I will make this the most remarkable moment of your life.

"I will make sure you will never forget me Midorima Shintarou."

I ran upstairs and embraced my pillow like it was the most precious thing in the world to me. Today was an incredible day and I can't even imagine what it waits for me tomorrow. It is going to be a long day, so I better get some good rest. My energies need to be saved up, it is going to be a great day, my dear.

A/N: Oh my, that is what I call a chapter. I can't believe I wrote this much! Anyway, I'm sorry for being a little late with this, I'm so lazy and I didn't have the courage to post it until today, but it is finally here, so enjoy it! The end seemed a little rushed to me, but I hope you still liked it. I promise I'll make the last chapter the best one! (Maybe the rating will go up, who knows...hehe) ~ Please keep liking/reading/reviewing/following, it is very important to me the support I get from you guys! 3