CHAPTER 4: The Weird Dream and His Mother

MAMORI'S POV

"Okay class. Don't forget your assignments for next week. You can have your early lunch and enjoy your weekend." Mrs. Maura, their History teacher, said gently and left the room. Apparently, the whole class likes her, she's not like the others who gave them loads and loads of homework.

Mamori started to pack her things absent-mindedly, thinking about her weird dream the other week. Exactly one week ago, Mamori pushed herself too hard while she's having a fever. In return, she passed out on the clubroom's couch.

That day is a one whole confusing day. First, Hiruma got her a box of creampuffs and then scolded her for being sick. Next, she was surprised to see both of her parents inside the clubroom and waking her up to get her, saying that they got a text from her telling them that she's sick and can't manage to go home on her own. Lastly, this is the weirdest of all, she dreamt of Hiruma kissing her while she was on the couch.

She could feel her blood rushing to her face as she thought of how Hiruma kissed her in her dream. It was gentle at first, just a peck on her lips. Then he kissed her again with more force than the first one. It was hot and it feels so real. She couldn't help but moan at that time and Hiruma used that opportunity to let his tongue explore her mouth.

"Mamori, are you going to have a lunch with us?" Hitomi asked snapping Mamori out of her lala land. Mamori looked innocently at her friends, wondering why are they asking her that. Usually, they ate their lunch together unless she has something to do with the disciplinary committee.

"Of course I am. Why?" Mamori asked as she looks between her two friends, Hitomi and Akira.

"Well obviously you're not ready to go." Akira answered her, indicating Mamori's desk. Mamori looked at what Akira was trying to say, of course, she was right. She's not yet ready to go; looking by the way some of her books are still on her desk. She realized that she stopped packing her things while she was thinking of Hiruma.

Mamori said her apology and quickly packed her things. Her friends say its okay, saying that they still have a lot of time. Then, the three of them started to make their way to the cafeteria.

Mamori was currently debating within herself as she walked with her two closest friends. Should she tell them about what happened last Friday or not? Then again, she remembers her dream that day. Of course, she can't tell somebody about it. It would be too embarrassing for her. Since that, this became her daily routine, thinking about her dream about Hiruma. That thought had invaded her mind for the past week. She's even surprised how she manages to do her work with this.

Sadly, she knew that this wouldn't become real. It's Hiruma. He might trust her at some point but she would never be an interesting person for him. So whenever the football club have their daily practice, Mamori always force her mind to keep her head in reality. She has to act normal and pretend that everything is fine with her whenever she's with Hiruma.

She sighed heavily, knowing that she would have to do this again later at the afternoon practice. How long does she have to do this?

"Are you okay? What are you thinking about?" Hitomi asked while they walk towards the start of the line to buy some foods.

"Huh? Oh nothing. Don't mind me" Mamori answered automatically as she buys a slice of sandwich and a can of soda.

"Aren't you hungry? Do you feel sick?" Hikari asked with concern as she saw what Mamori brought. It's not that she was saying that Mamori eat a lot. Only that it was lunch time and that's all she's gonna be eating.

"No, I'm fine." Mamori answered and smiled, assuring her friends. She looks at her sandwich and remembered the box of creampuff that Hiruma gave her.

"Then, what's wrong?" Hitomi asked again, knowing that something is bothering her friend.

Mamori quickly think of a good reason. "Well, I'm just worrying about our game tomorrow with NASA aliens. USA's representing team against Devil Bats." She answered convincingly and smiles apologetically. "There's no need to worry about me. I'm just thinking about what might happen tomorrow." She added.

"Well, I think Devil Bats is going to do great tomorrow." Akira said as she winks at Mamori and tries to boost up her confidence. "So, you don't have anything to worry about Mamori. You're team is getting better, especially when they have you as a manager." She said as she continues to eat her lunch. Mamori nodded not wanting to say anymore as she looks at Akira.

She's feeling a bit guilty now, knowing that she's worrying her friends and at the same time, a bit of lying at them. It's true, she's worrying for the team tomorrow but she also has her own issues that she can't talk about with them.

"We're gonna watch your team tomorrow" Hitomi declared as she finishes her food. Mamori just smiled at them as a sign of her gratitude towards her friends.

"Oi, fucking manager! You're 8 minutes late!" Hiruma shouted as soon as he saw her and fired his semi-automatic AK-47. Mamori sighed and walked faster towards the field.

HIRUMA'S POV

"Oi, fucking manager! You're 8 minutes late!" Hiruma shouted as soon as he saw her and fired his semi-automatic AK-47. Mamori sighed and walked faster towards the field.

Lately, he notices that Mamori is a bit different. He can't put a finger on it but he knew it. Does she know what he did to her last week?

He knew that one way or another; he would definitely regret what he did. So if she knew about that one stupid mistake, is she starting to put some distance between him and her? He mentally shrugs at himself saying 'I told you so'. She's the angel and he's the devil. That should be enough for Hiruma, yet his stupidity can't fucking accept that.

Either way, what's new? All the people that's special to him, doesn't want him back and leaves him alone.

'Tch. If that what she wants, then I'll fucking leave her alone. I don't need her in any way besides her labor as a fucking manager.'

He fired at everyone of the team, shouting that they're not practicing enough for tomorrow's game. He might not get the girl but he would definitely get the championship, no matter what. He grinned as he remembers what he's planning for tomorrow. Win or Lose, the team is definitely going to get a benefit from it.

MAMORI'S POV

Mamori reminded herself not to think about Hiruma and focused on their game. She makes herself useful in every way she could for the team. Doing her very best in everything is her motto. It is important for her to do things with passion.

She watches every single player in the field; know their moves, collecting data about everyone, suggest new strategies to Hiruma. However, it is getting a bit difficult today, knowing that her efforts are being ignored by the said person. Yesterday, she felt that something has changed. Hiruma has been a bit colder to her, or is she?

She peeked at Hiruma while he's playing as the quarterback of the team. After watching him for the whole time, she had to admit that she has feelings for him. Yet she can't do anything about it, can she? Yoichi Hiruma, the quarterback of the Devil Bats, the cunning and goal-oriented devil that would use everything to get what he wants. Does she really want to offer her heart to him? No, but can she stop her heart from loving him? Absolutely, not.

She knows nothing about romantic love, she only reads about it in her books. But now, she's experiencing it first-handedly, without her realizing it. Slowly, as they work together for the team, she had the chance to see him for what he really is and she wants to thanks heaven for that opportunity.

They had a great game but unfortunately they lost by just 1 point. She really felt bad at first but as she saw Hiruma, she was a bit confused. As she saw him, it was not the face of someone who is currently experiencing their loss or does he thinks about it right now? Her question has been answered as Hiruma grinned widely.

He doesn't think of their loss. He always thinks forward, one step ahead of everyone. He doesn't dwell on the past that much. The future is more important for him.

As Mamori look at Hiruma's eyes, she can see that Hiruma doesn't like being a loser but after a year of spending like that last year, he's definitely thinking of a bigger picture. A new plan of course. Now that she remembers, Hiruma and the NASA's Aliens manager have a bet. That must be it!

She saw him grins as he walked towards their opponent's manager. She felt chills going through her spine, thinking about their bet. 'He can't be serious about going to America. It's impossible. He doesn't have our passports.' Mamori assured herself.

Hiruma walked through Sena and Panther. "I hate to break up this tender moment, but you're gonna keep your end of the bargain." Hiruma said as he shows the passports of NASA Aliens' players.

"And what about you?!" NASA Aliens' manager pointed out. "You all have to leave Japan IMMEDIATELY, remember?!" he added.

"Ah, yes. I guess you don't need any more your plane tickets home anymore, right?" Hiruma said as his grin grew wider. He even shows the passport of everyone in his team.

"D-don't tell us-"

"Ya-ha! We're getting special training at America!" Hiruma shouted before they could finish their sentence.

'I can't even believed we're already riding this plane going to America.' Mamori thought as she look around her to see if everyone is asleep because they need some rest. Everyone is sleeping soundly except to Hiruma who is still typing furiously on his laptop. Sometimes, Mamori feels a bit sorry for his laptop, she thinks that the poor thing doesn't get to rest. Mamori sighed and started to walk slowly to him. She sat at the next empty seat to Hiruma, not really knowing what she would say to him.

He didn't look up to see the person or even stop typing when he felt someone sit beside him. He already knew who it is.

"Why are you still awake?" Mamori asked silently.

"Ask that to yourself." Hiruma answered still typing at the laptop.

Mamori sighed. "You should be sleeping right now. You need some rest after the game." Mamori insists ignoring what Hiruma just said to her.

Hiruma didn't say anything for a while. Instead, he just stopped from typing and look at Mamori's eyes. She could definitely hear her heart race and starting to wonder if Hiruma can hear it but she still manages to look at his emerald eyes. They just stared silently at each other.

Mamori was surprised by what she saw. Behind the Devil's famous grins and smirk, is a poor boy who's afraid of being rejected and left alone.

"Hi-Hiruma…" Mamori said but she stopped. She doesn't know what to say. She didn't expect this. Hiruma looked away and stared again at his laptop.

"What do you think of her?" Hiruma asked silently.

"Huh? Who?" Mamori asked, startled at the sudden question. Hiruma didn't answer and continued to look silently at the laptop. Mamori try to peek at the laptop too, to know what Hiruma is talking about. It was the same photo that she saw last week, his mother's photo.

She thinks for a while. She knew that Hiruma' father. Everyone knows the reason why Hiruma is 'untouchable' in the first place. Hiruma's father is one of the most successful businessmen in the country. But what does she know about his mother? Nothing was said about her. Society thinks of his father as a one big example of a womanizer.

That was it, isn't it? The thing that Mamori keeps on thinking about towards the photo. Why would Hiruma dye his hair? The answer is so simple, he never grew up with her. He grew up with his father. Mamori could feel her eyes watering at her realization but managed to keep it at bay. If one thing is for sure, Hiruma didn't show the picture to her just to feel pity for him.

"She's lovely…"Mamori answered silently. "You got her eyes." She said as she smiles at Hiruma who's still looking at his laptop. He didn't say anything for a while.

"Do you think she's a good mother?" Hiruma asked again after a short pause. Mamori was surprised by his sudden questions but decided to answer anyway.

"I think she is." Mamori answered.

"Mmhmm" Hiruma replied, not really sure if he's agreeing with her or not. "Now go back to your seat and have some sleep." He said as he closes his laptop and turns his back to Mamori. She looks at Hiruma's back for a while. 'Did I say something wrong? Maybe I offended him.' Mamori sighed and got up.

"I'm sorry" She said silently, almost a whisper. She made her way back to her seat and decided to have some sleep because she could already feel her eyes heavy. 'A very long day' She yawned.

HIRUMA'S POV

Hiruma open his eyes again and whispered, talking to himself. "Being sorry for what others have done." Hiruma chuckled under his breath and get back to sleep. Tomorrow would be a very long day, for sure.

Sorry for posting it very late. T_T Our internet connection wasn't working for how many days! I promise I'll post the next chapter this week. And also I want to ask forgiveness for making Hiruma's mother like that XD. Thanks for reviews anyways. Hope you like it.