Yaoi Betrothal
Chapter Six
Tournament Blues

Time passed, and Hikaru found himself at Haze, a member of the Go Club. After convincing Mitani Yuki to be a member of the team, he and his team found themselves at another tournament.

…

"Hikaru," a voice said from behind Haze Junior High School's team at the June tournament.

"Oh, hey, Akira," Hikaru smiled, "I didn't know you were a member of your school's Go team."

"You'd have known if you came over like you normally do," Akira retorted quietly.

"Hey, I've been busy, you know that!"

Akira laughed. "Hikaru, you know I'm just teasing!"

"Brat."

"So, I'm a brat now? In that case, you're a baka."

"Kimimoto, since when does Akira joke around with anyone?" a girl of Kaiou asked the captain quietly.

"Since it's Hikaru," Akira answered, rolling his eyes.

"So, this is the guy you've been waiting to play, Akira?" the girl asked, looking at Hikaru. "I'm looking forward to seeing how good of a player you are."

Akari saved Hikaru from answering. "Hey, Akira, I haven't seen you in a while," the girl greeted.

"Hello, Akari, it's nice to see you. How have you been?"

"Great! And you?"

"I've been well. I'm looking forward to playing Hikaru in the second round."

"You're my opponent?" Hikaru asked, a surprised look in his eyes. "That'll be fun! I haven't played you in a long time!"

"Yes, I agree," smiled the green-haired boy. "It will be a fun match.

"Yeah!" Hikaru cheered as he was pulled away by his teammates to the table that their first match would be played on.

"Onegaishimasu."

…

Haze won all three of their matches, advancing to the second round that was to be played after lunch.

"Hikaru, I brought lunch!" Akari told her friend.

"I'm not hungry." Hikaru stood and walked outside. "Sai, who does Akira want to play? He forced his way to the third board, when he should be captain. Is it because he wants to play you, or me?" Hikaru asked with a confused tone.

"I'm not sure. Do you wish to face him?"

"Yes, but…I don't know if I'm the one he wants to face."

"Why don't you ask him?"

"All right."

Hikaru stood and walked back into the competition room, heading directly to Akira.

"Akira, who do you want to face? Sai, or me?" Hikaru demanded, sitting in front of his betrothed.

"You."

"Thanks," Hikaru smiled softly as the end of lunch was called.