Hey everybody!
It's not like me to put an author's note before the story, but hey... before you start reading I just want to say that...
Read the scenes carefully, you might get dizzy from the different POV's
yeah well... I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing it, hehe (:
I really like this part of the fic ((:
Tuesday
Hino's POV
Gosh, tomorrow's the day… Yesterday's practice is okay… but I think Tsukimori-kun wasn't pretty satisfied… hm… Maybe we can practice together this afternoon…
She walked to the phone and touched its dials, thinking for a moment.
Should I call? ... Maybe… I should try…
She put the receiver in her ear and dialed his number.
(ring, ring)
A familiar male voice answered the call.
Tsukimori: Good afternoon, this is the Tsukimori Residence, Len speaking… Err… How can I help you?
Hino: He sounds so formal, like a waiter or something.
She giggled. Tsukimori heard this and knew who the caller is immediately.
"Hino… state your business," he said clearing his throat.
"hehe. Gomene Tsukimori-kun. Ano… I was wondering if you would like to practice today? The closing ceremony is getting nearer after all…"
There was silence on the other line…
"Tsukimori-kun?"
He seemed to be thoughtful about it for quite a long time.
"I'm sorry. I think I'll pass… I need to… relax for a bit..." he replied after the momentary pause.
That's new. He's doesn't want to practice. "I understand. You would surely like to feel that summer air. Yes… Sorry about that. See you at the dance," she replied, clearly misunderstanding Tsukimori's point.
"Yes… See you. Ja."
"ja."
She put back the phone on its cradle.
Relax huh? I think I need one too… Oh boy… I can't believe how such simple words can mess up a brain of another. I think a trip to the beach might do well!
Tsukimori's POV
This girl… Why oh why can't she just leave my thoughts?! I need a break. Relaxing… I can't believe it. I haven't done this for quite a long time…
The phone rang. No one else was near it so he decided to answer it instead.
It must be one of those clients mother was talking about. "Good afternoon, this is the Tsukimori Residence, Len speaking… Err… How can I help you?"
He heard a faint giggle on the other line.
Oh just great. First, I can't get her out of my head. And now, she has to call…
He cleared his throat and replied, "Hino… state your business."
"hehe. Gomene Tsukimori-kun. Ano… I was wondering if you would like to practice today? The closing ceremony is getting nearer after all…" she replied.
I see. She's still thinking about practice… I'll cut her some slack… I guess we both need it…
"Tsukimori-kun?"
"I'm sorry. I think I'll pass… I need to… relax for a bit…"
and gather my thoughts…
"I understand. You would surely like to feel that summer air. Yes… Sorry about that. See you at the dance," she replied.
"Yes… See you. Ja."
"ja."
He heard the phone being put down by the caller. He sighed and put his own phone back in its original place.
Tsuchiura's POV
What a hot afternoon! Wha- Who would call at this hour?
He picked up the receiver and heard a familiar voice speak.
Hihara: Hello?
Tsuchiura: Hihara-senpai?
Hihara: Oh Tsuchiura! Good timing, you're at home!
Tsuchiura: What's up?
Hihara: Do you want to shoot some hoops with me today?
Tsuchiura: I guess I'm not doing anything so… why not…
Hihara: Great! Meet me at the park in an hour or so. See you!
(end of call)
Heh. He seems in the mood today.
Hihara's POV
I'm just so happy I couldn't help smiling! Finally I've told her!! It's like a huge burden has been set free, I feel so good today! Hm… Why not spread this feeling along?
He neared the phone and dialed Tsuchiura's number.
(ring, ring, ri-)
The phone was picked up.
Hihara: Hello?
Tsuchiura: Hihara-senpai?
Hihara: Oh Tsuchiura! Good timing, you're at home!
Tsuchiura: What's up?
Hihara: Do you want to shoot some hoops with me today?
Tsuchiura: I guess I'm not doing anything so… why not…
Hihara: Great! Meet me at the park in an hour or so. See you!
After that, the call ended.
Great! I better get ready.
Tsuchiura walked to the basketball court found inside the park. His fingers held the wire fence and looked at the person standing in the middle of the court.
"Nice afternoon, Tsuchiura. Let's go!" he said with much enthusiasm, spinning the ball on his index finger on his right hand and running his left hand on his green hair.
Tsuchiura can't help but smile. Let the games begin.
"Ah! The air is so cool… It helps my mind relax. It's a nice idea to go here today," she said as the wind blew her hair.
Hino walked barefooted on the soft warm sand while she held her sandals. The waves crashed and erased her footprints. Not many people are at the beach today which made it all the better for her. She looked at the almost setting sky and breathed deeply, taking in the fresh air. She went to soak her feet in the water and saw that someone beside her was doing the same. She looked to her left and saw that, that person is also looking at her.
"Hino?!"
"Tsukimori-kun?! I didn't realize that when you meant relax… You'd gone to the beach… ehehehe…"she chuckled nervously.
Does she have to follow me everywhere?? "Sigh. I guess you also planned to go here when I said I wanted to relax huh?"
"Well, sort of… I guess this is just like last time..." she said, watching her toes play with the sand.
They also met at the same beach just before the concert started. It was like déjà vu all over again.
They stood there for a while, admiring the beauty of the beach. Their hair blew on their faces. Tsukimori picked up a smooth stone and threw it skillfully in the water. It hopped a few times then sank. Hino watched in awe while Tsukimori looked at the horizon. He seemed to be in deep thought.
"Tsukimori-kun?"
He looked at the owner of the voice but instead was greeted by a splash of water in the face. He heard her laugh.
"Gotcha!" she said delightfully.
"Why you…" he said under his breath, amused by her sudden actions.
He splashed water back at her. She continued to laugh and splashed him back. They were getting really wet.
He was starting to enjoy himself and smiled. Soon after that, he was laughing with her. Hino stopped. Tsukimori splashed water back to her again but then saw her face. He stopped as well.
Did he just laugh?
When he thought that everything has become serious, he saw her grin.
"Tsukimori-kun! You just laughed!" she exclaimed.
"…"
"It suits you better than being serious all the time you know," she said.
He shook his head and walked back to shore.
Hino, hino, hino.
He sat there to watch the setting sky. Hino followed and sat alongside him.
"What're you doing?" he asked when he saw her sit down beside him.
"I'm watching the sunset with you silly! What does it look like I'm doing?" she replied back.
Silence.
"Tsukimori-kun… why are you so serious? Does it hurt you to have fun once in a while?" she suddenly asked.
When you live on your own and your parents aren't always around… That's when you'll realize, especially, if everyone expects the same thing from you every time. Yes… Perfection. "It's complicated," he replied.
"Well I for one prefer you laughing like earlier," she said as she poked his cheek.
He gently pushed away her finger then chuckled.
"Hino…" he said as he looked into her eyes.
Hihara & Tsuchiura's POV
"That was a good game Tsuchiura!" a sweaty Hihara gave him a high five.
"Yeah, t'was," he said returning his gesture.
"Anyway, why the sudden invite?" he asked.
"I'm just feeling pretty happy today"
"That's everyday…"
"haha. Well…Something good happened," he continued smiling.
"May I know what it is?"
"haha. It's a secret." He said
"I see," Tsuchiura chuckled.
Hihara was thoughtful for a while when he said: "Tsuchiura, what do you think of Hino?"
"Hino?! Well… I think she's… kind, warm-hearted, gentle and…" he replied, blushing at the question.
"not that," Hihara replied, completely ignoring his answer
"What I meant is, do you think if she already has her eye on somebody?"
"What??"
"You heard what I said…"
"senpai, you know Hino… I don't think she's got that going on in her mind…"
"I guess your right… well anyway, I'll see you on Wednesday?"
"yeah."
They grabbed their bags and headed home. Tsuchiura on the other hand had other plans.
Tsuchiura's POV
Wow, look at that sun set! I bet it's got a better view at the beach! Might as well take a walk there…
Tsukimori and Hino
"Hino…"
He touched her smooth face. Hino noticed the warmth in his eyes and felt herself blush at his gaze. They looked into each other's eyes. Tsukimori leaned in closer. His movement was too quick and all Hino could remember was that he crashed his lips into hers.
He didn't know what he was doing half the time and the setting just seems to get at him. He was lost in her eyes. This feeling got stronger every time.
She didn't know what to do and found herself responding to it. She didn't know why. She wanted to pull away so badly but she just can't. Sweet, sweet hatred.
It was that until they stopped and looked away.
He touched his lips, the exact same spot where they kissed.
Did I just do that?
She can't bear to look at him.
T-that was m-my f-first k-k-iss…
"Ah! The beach… Would you look at that beautiful sun set," Tsuchiura thought as he inhaled.
"And oh… would you look at that…people making out on the beach with a matching sun set… typical…" Tsuchiura sighed.
But the red headed girl caught his eye. He knew her even from far way!
Hino?!
The blue-haired dude was familiar as well… boy oh boy… Tsukimori… He said the name with distaste.
He saw her stand up and run towards his direction. She's getting closer… closer…
"ah!"
"hino, are you alright?"
She looked at him, his eyes full of questions. Now's not the right time. She brushed past him and ran away.
He looked at Tsukimori. He was sitting there, covering his mouth and staring at the distance. Tsuchiura looked back at Hino who was now climbing the stairs.
Do you think she has her eye on anyone?
Hihara's words rang inside his head.
I'll deal with the blue head later… Right now…
"Hino!"
He called after her.
(end of chapter)
OMG, is it just me or are the scenes getting tense??
People, I present Chapter 10...
Did I go overboard?
I hope not... (sniffs)
Anyway... So, Tsuchiura just saw what happened between the two...
dun-dun-dun-dun...
Something to wait for again. :P
What happens next?
Ah... Chapter 11 & 12 might answer that.
Errhm... hope you like this chappie!
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