SUMMER AT LAST! THANK YOU GOD! So here is the next chappie and sorry for the delay but I hope you enjoy it.
Disclaimer: You know already so I don't have to repeat it.
A Glimpse of the Past
It took a while until Chiharu reacted, but when he finally did Kyo herself ready for the worst.
"I don't think you have the right to claim my girlfriend as the prize since she is already with me." Kyo felt shivers go down her spine at Chiharu's voice. It was a murderous tone, one that she never heard him speak with.
"Oh, I know but I intend to win her myself." Takeshi replied taking his eyes off Chiharu and now looking at Kyo.
Kyo looked back at him and when she did she saw a new gleam in his eyes, of lust and deceit. She quickly turned her eyes away grabbing a hold on Chiharu's arm. Se did not like the way hi eyes looked at her; they made her feel vulnerable and weak. The thought of that made her cling more to Chiharu, feeling secure when she felt the muscles under his jacket.
"Let's go Kyo, your dad will start to worry if I don't get you home soon." Chiharu put his arm around her waist and walked around Takeshi.
Chiharu did not let Kyo go until they arrived at the front door. At first Kyo did not know what to say but she didn't have to.
"Don't ever go near that guy. Ever, okay?" he said with venom.
"Okay." Kyo said timidly. They stood there in silence until Chiharu sighed. He ran his hand through his hair, "Stupid bastard," he mumbled, "thinks he can do whatever he wants." Kyo smiled. Chiharu frowned when he saw her and asked her what was so enjoyable about it.
"I'm not laughing because of Takeshi, I'm happy because you just looked like my knight in shining armor. "Kyo saw the blush rise on his cheeks and laughed. Chiharu looked away with embarrassment.
"I don't think I'm a knight." Kyo was puzzled, and asked him why. Still Chiharu averted her eyes, "You know why."
"Well, I do have an idea." Kyo said "but if you're not a knight then what are you?" Kyo asked trying to make him speak since the atmosphere had turned from warm to humid. Chiharu turned back to look her straight in the eye, "I'm your boyfriend."
At that moment a light breeze past through them acting as the feelings that they had between them. Feelings as free as the wind and strong as any hurricane.
Kyo smiled warmly at him, "Of course you are." She embraced him and rested her head against his chest. Chiharu felt his heart race and it went even faster when Kyo smirked. She had heard as his heart beat faster, "Chiharu, Chiharu. You are still very, very, shy." Kyo poked him in the chest to emphasize the word "very"
"But that's one of your qualities that I like. Night." She waved at him and went inside the house.
Chiharu stayed there on Tsuyaka's front door step frozen by Kyo's words. Another light breeze rustled his jacket and that broke his trance. He walked back to the sidewalk and took a glance at Kyo's window. He could see her silhouette behind the light curtains. He couldn't help but think of a naughty thought about her before smiling and going back home.
Takeshi had watched them ever since the girl started throwing punches at her boyfriend. He had watched them kiss and had felt a flame conjure itself up within him. Even now as he walked through downtown he had the flame boiling inside him. He felt excited, malicious and energized. He challenged one of the most well-known teams and was already pumped up to play his game. He increased his gait, and lifted his chin higher. A smirk was plastered on his face and his eyes reflected the fire inside him. He was going to win this championship and in the process he was going to win the most exotic girl he had ever seen. Plus it helped that she was a skillful basketball player.
A group of school girls stood at a window, staring at the luscious sweets that were displayed. Takeshi flipped one of the girls' skirts up while he passed. The girl turned around surprised and shouted after him; but Takeshi didn't care, because like the old American saying goes, "sticks and stones." Although it was a quick flip of the skirt he still caught a glimpse of her panties.
He took a deep breath in and exhaled. Chiharu Eniwa was going to pay for that year of humiliation. He was sure of that; all he needed was to get his girlfriend, Kyo Aizawa……and the championship of course.
Kyo sneezed into her homework. She sniffed and looked back at her math. The problem she was trying to solve was one of the longest problems from the assignment. They were covering Polynomials; dividing them to be more precise. She sighed and banged her head on the desk. Even after Yura-kun tutored her, she still had problems concentrating on math. It was her worst subject and was barely passing with a 70. She banged her head on the desk a couple of times before getting up for a snack.
It was 7:46 pm, and she started her homework around 6:30. She came back with a coke and chips and sat down on her bed. There she munched and sipped her soda every once in a while. To get herself more comfortable she took the remote from her desk and switched on the stereo. The CD she had in there was "I Am…" from Ayumi Hamasaki. She was very popular and Aizawa liked her lyrics a lot. The last song she had on was "Still Alone" She continued eating and listened to the song. It had started at the bridge of the song. Soon the song finished and went to the next one. This song, "Never Ever" was her favorite from the album because she liked the way it started; the sound of deep water-like sounds made it sound soothing but bold at the same time.
She sighed and put her chips and her coke on the desk beside her and plopped all the way down on her bed. Kyo starred at the white ceiling of her room, she went back to the little surprise challenge that had happened an hour and thirty minutes ago. Never in her life had something like this happened to her. I mean when she was in middle school no other guy would give her a second look; she was just an ordinary girl. A plain woman, that's what she was. She often thought why Chiharu loved a girl like her. I mean he could get the most glamorous girl in just seconds, yet he picked her. Why? That is what makes me love you Kyo. His words echoed in her head as she remembered. A bubbly smile spread across her face. She rolled to her side and closed her eyes replaying that scene in her head. She fell asleep like that, with the music playing and her stomach full of coke and chips. Life has its good moments I guess.
Chiharu dumped the towel he used to dry his hair on his rolling chair. The room was empty. No roommate whatsoever like in the beginning of his first year, until Aizawa showed up, changing his life forever. He shook his head at the same time splattering tiny droplets of water over his books on the desk. He quickly wiped the books with the damp towel and put them underneath the desk. His bed bounced violently as he let himself fall and grabbed one of his many magazines. Chiharu flipped through the magazine already knowing what the next page was before turning it. He never grew tired of reading the same material over and over again, but this time it really was ticking him off.
He let out a breath of frustration and threw the magazine across the room. It landed on the opposite bed from him whose past occupant was none other than his girlfriend.
He starred at the bed and his thoughts started revolving around that Takeshi guy that had challenged him this afternoon.
Chiharu's glare burned straight threw the wall in front of him as he conjured an imaginary face of Takeshi, "That stupid son of a b-" At that moment a light tap came from his door. "Come in." It was Imai.
"Hey, I was wondering if you'd like to join us for some karaoke." Chiharu remembered back to the first time he ever went to a karaoke booth with Aizawa. That was the time that they had almost kissed for the first time.
"Chiharu….Chiharu!" He switched his attention back to Imai. "Oh um, no thanks, I've got a lot of homework today so I'm gonna have to pass." Imai wasn't surprised since Chiharu was the type to have an excuse like 'school work' just to avoid social activities "Alright then. See ya." He closed the door after him
Chiharu sighed once again and let himself fall back on his pillow. He closed his eyes but his attempt to fall asleep was futile; all he could think about was that guy.
"Dammit! Dammit all!" he screamed and hit the side of his fist against the wall. Takeshi Tenjo. Why is he so eager to challenge him? Wait……..Tenjo……..why did it sound so familiar. A picture clicked into his head and quickly got up. He opened the drawer from his desk and dug all the way to the bottom. He finally found what he was looking for and started flipping through it. Chiharu knew that he had heard the name Tenjo before. He soon found what he was looking for; his old basketball team picture. His finger scanned along the text that was beside the picture. There it was! Takeshi Tenjo. Memories started flooding back all at once, but why did he come back after all these years? Chiharu looked back at the picture and starred at the familiar face. Why was he back?
At that moment his cell phone rang. He picked it up thinking it was Kyo but the voice on the other side of the line sent a shock throughout his body. "Hello Chiharu. It's been a long time." Chiharu froze and took a quick glance at the picture, "Takeshi?" He heard a laugh that convinced him that he was right. "Bullseye! So, have you got your memories back? Because mine are still intact, and I know that a hot shot like you would forget someone like me. Especially someone who didn't challenge the 'Great Eniwa' but I asure you, that is all about to change." Chiharu stayed paralyzed and all he heard next was the dead tone of the phone line. For some reason Chiharu knew he was forgetting something within the old memories he had just recovered, but it was still a little blurry.
He slowly sat down on his bed and dropped the phone. Little did he know that he was going to get more than a headache in the future.
I know that the manga never did show whether Chiharu had a cell or not but I just put that in there because of the story outline. It was crucial to have that part! Again sorry for the delay but now I am free since it is summer. Review! There is a higher percentage of getting the next chapter if you do! So please comment.
