Finally, I managed to write this! Not very long chapter, though.

I warn you, Imayoshi and Izuki might act a little out of character, I'm not sure... anyway, sorry for that. And there's not happening very much in this one either... *flow of apologies*

Anyway, thank you again for all the comments and stuff! I love you guys!

Let the chapter begin~


"Is there something bothering you, Izuki-senpai?


No voices to break the silence. Not at all. Like the world was mocking him. Izuki wanted to look away, but the hand holding his cheek refused to let him go.

He wanted to say yes, but he was afraid of the consequences. What if Imayoshi really was just playing around? He would be a total fool. But... argh, this was too difficult! Damn Hyuga, if he hadn't brought this up earlier today, this wouldn't happen now!

Imayoshi's patience ran out soon.

"Come", he ordered, practically dragging the younger with him, and Izuki couldn't help but comply.

He followed Imayoshi to a small alley. There was nothing but a few trash cans. Before he could ask anything, he was pressed against the wall and kissed roughly by the third year. He couldn't say he was used to it, but... well, let's just say that Imayoshi wasn't something that could be counted gentle.

After a few seconds the taller allowed him to take a breath, but continued trailing kisses on his jaw.

"Would you like to hear a little secret?" Touou's point guard asked, with his usual playful tone. Izuki bit his lip, and cautiously nodded. What could it be?

Imayoshi grinned and lowered his head slightly, placing kisses on the neck that was quite generously offered to him, making the smaller player whimper.

"Well, why do you think I said you shouldn't tell your captain about our... relationship?" he began, enjoying the feeling and taste of the second year's smooth skin.

"He would not like it", Izuki replied, "you're an enemy, after all."

"Mm, maybe. But that's not the reason I had in mind", the elder said and bit down on pale skin, earning a sharp cry.

"Haven't you noticed it, Izu-chan? He likes you. Yes, I mean it that way", he said, laughing a little, "it's so obvious."

Izuki's eyes widened? Hyuga did...? Oh god, he had been so stupid. Why hadn't he noticed anything? Well, it explained the shooting guard's weird behavior.

He wasn't allowed to think any further as he was distracted again by Imayoshi's lips.

"... why are you telling me this?" he asked quietly. It made no sense to him. Was this one of the other's games again?

"Sooner or later you have to make a choice. It's easier if you know about it now, isn't it?" the elder murmured against his neck, making him shiver from the contact. "But... you haven't answered my question yet. Do you like me?"

Seirin's point guard bit his lip. Now this just became even more complicated. But he couldn't get away from the situation without answering. But...

No, he should just tell him.

"I do." It came out as a whisper.

The silence fell between them.


Was it a bad sign? Imayoshi hadn't said anything for a while. Was he that surprised?

"I like you. But... I'm not sure if it would work out..." the smaller said quietly, staring at his shoes. With his Eagle Eye, he managed to catch a glimpse of how the other raised his eyebrows questioningly.

"Why?" he asked.

Izuki used a moment to clear his thoughts. Now was the right time to ask those things he needed to know. He wanted some answers. He took a deep breath.

"... what am I to you? What do you want from me?" he asked, finally looking at the taller player.

He was quite surprised when the other's face was completely serious.

"What do I want?" he repeated his words. "Well... I want your body."

A kiss to his neck.

"Your soul."

To his forehead.

"And your heart."

To the lips.

"I want them all. And I will have them."

As his lips were finally freed, Izuki got the chance to look at his face again. And he was surprised to see such a rare and somehow a little intimidating sight.

He remembered how someone had said "people whose eyes are usually closed, look extremely creepy with their eyes open". He had to admit that the statement was somehow true.

Imayoshi's eyes were open, and they stared right at his own dark eyes. It felt almost oppressive, the look in his eyes was full of determination.

Soon that moment was gone, and the third year's expression was back to normal.

"Are you scared?"

Izuki felt a cold hand caressing his cheek. Was he? No, not really.. well, he was afraid that the other didn't really care about him, of course. But he wasn't scared of him in person.

"You don't have to be", Imayoshi continued before he could say anything. "I can be a good lover to you. You have nothing to be afraid of."

The shorter bit his lip again. He was well aware of the dark side of the third year's personality. But no one was perfect. Maybe he could deal with those little flaws?

"Hey, isn't that Izuki-senpai?"

"Yes it is!"

Several voices interrupted their somehow awkward conversation. It wasn't hard for Izuki to recognize his "fan club", standing in a circle a few meters away. Oh jeez, first Imayoshi and now them...?

"Hey, who is that other guy? He's gorgeous" some of them asked. It was probably meant to be a silent question but he could easily hear it. And judging by the grin of the older point guard, he had heard as well.

"I checked it! He's Imayoshi Shoichi, a senior from Touou Academy. I saw his photo in Basketball Monthly", the red-haired girl said, causing a "wow" among the group and a bunch of questions.

Izuki jumped when a pair of familiar arms wrapped around his waist.

"I didn't know you have a fan club", their owner commented. He sighed.

"They're not like Kise-kun's hyperactive fans, you know. They're just... there, not really bothering my everyday life", he explained. Imayoshi let out an amused laugh.

"I see. And why aren't you greeting them?"

"... I see no reason why I'd do that."

"It's rude to ignore them, Izu-chan", Imayoshi scolded playfully, making the shorter roll his eyes.

"Didn't I tell you to stop calling me that?" he asked, annoyed.

"Aaw, are you embarrassed, Izu-chan?"

"Stop that", Izuki glared at him. He was starting to lose his temper. The older male chuckled.

"Well, would a kiss make you feel better?" he asked, pulling Seirin's point guard closer and kissing him on the lips. This action caused a surprised reaction among Izuki's fangirls.

"So they are really a couple!"

"Now I'll never get to a date with Izuki-senpai..."

"Aaww, they look so cute!"

Izuki broke the kiss quickly and glared at the Touou captain, his face turned deep red.

"Not now, Imayoshi! We're in public!" he hissed angrily. The other just embarrassed him in front of the freshman girls. He could easily see them watching with confused, excited and somehow disappointed expressions.

Imayoshi grinned at him.

"So? You've never had any problem with kissing me in public earlier", he pointed out, "besides, I think it's just fair to show your lovely little fans who you belong to, isn't it? I can get quite jealous if someone gets too close to you, you know?"

The second year pouted. Why in the world had he fallen for that bastard in the first place?


Somehow, they had managed to get away from the girls. The empty street they were currently walking felt unbelievably peaceful. It made him relax a bit.

"Well?"

Imayoshi stopped at the crossroads, making him stop as well.

"What?"

"Is it now okay to kiss you?" the taller asked, making the other blush slightly.

"We're still in public", Izuki said, frowning. Touou's captain chuckled.

"Izu-chan. How many times we have kissed?" he asked slowly. The second year fell silent for a while.

"Um... not so many... six or seven?" he suggested, receiving a nod.

"And how many of them happened in a private place?"

"... none."

"Correct."

Izuki cursed silently. Damn that bastard for pointing that out!

"So we'll come to a conclusion that there's nothing wrong if we do it here", Imayoshi announced.

"That's only because we've never had a chance to be somewhere in private!" the smaller exclaimed. This made the other's smirk widen in a way he didn't even knew was possible.

"Oh? I didn't know you had thoughts like that. Don't worry, you're always welcome to my bed~"

Izuki sighed.

"Just kiss, okay?" he mumbled, and the third year was more than glad to do so.


Yeah... nothing really happened... but, a confession, finally! Happy?

I'll try to make a new chapter as soon as I can, but you know me... I'm lazy and busy.

But, how did you like it?

And, this comes a little early, but anyway: Happy New Year~