Temptation

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Warning: If you have problems with slash, please do not read or review this story.

Rocket and Sinedd were tense throughout the training session. Artegor didn't say anything to them; he acted like everything else was normal. Rocket was more preoccupied with Artegor as he could feel some kind of a discussion coming on. And the dream he had last night.

After the training session, Artegor called over to the boys; "Sinedd, Rocket. I want to see you in my office."

Rocket bit inside of his mouth. Sinedd appeared like he couldn't care less but inside he was angry. As far as he was concerned, Artegor had no business going into his personal affairs.

The boys trailed after Artegor in complete silence. When they reached the office, Artegor said "Rocket, I want to talk to you first."

Rocket looked anxiously at Sinedd, before walking into the office.

"Rocket…" he started. He didn't know where to begin. "You and Sinedd…"

"Yeah. We're together. Is that a problem?" Rocket asked without a hint of a mockery in his tone.

"Is that the reason why you left the Snow Kids?" Artegor asked. Rocket meekly nodded. Artegor looked over Rocket. The midfielder looked noticeably paler and it looked like his eyes had dark circles under them from a lack of sleep.

"Are you sure you want to be here? You look –"

"I'm fine. Besides, if I left, you'd be at a disadvantage. We have a match against the Lightnings in a couple of days. There's no way you'd find a replacement in that time."

Artegor raised his eyebrows. Rocket could be extremely stubborn and assertive when he wanted to be. Just like his father. Artegor was about to dismiss the midfielder when a question crossed his mind.

"Are you really attracted to Sinedd?" Artegor could be blunt sometimes.

"I… I… It's none of your business!"Rocket's face immediately turned into a painful deep red and he rushed out the office without saying another word. Artegor's mouth fell slightly ajar, wondering why Rocket wouldn't say anything. He pushed his thoughts to the side as he walked to the office door and called for Sinedd.

The striker came in scowling. As per normal.

"What do you want?"

"Are you serious about –"

"My personal life is none of your business." Sinedd said, cutting Artegor off.

"Are you serious about your relationship with Rocket?" Artegor asked again.

"Why are you so concerned?" Sinedd spat.

"You must obviously care for him. Everything makes sense to me now. The way you always look at him, your obsession –"

"I am not obsessed with Rocket."

"Your obsession over him." Artegor continued as if Sinedd hadn't spoken "The way you are so bent on keeping him here and your attitude towards him."

"Does he want to leave?" Sinedd said, his voice on verge of mockery. "I don't see him packing his bags. He's done this of his own accord."

"And look at what he left behind. A heartbroken girlfriend and a family who miss their son."

Sinedd flinched slightly, but his face was still stern. Artegor sighed "God, I should have noticed something earlier."

"No. Of course you didn't. You were always too wrapped up in your own thoughts, with your new best buddy." Sinedd spat the words out.

"That's enough."

"You know it's the truth. You traitor. Skipping off to the Snow Kids when the team needed you the most." "When I needed you the most." he said internally.

"Be quiet!" Artegor didn't like talking about the subject of joining the Snow Kids in front of the Shadows, especially not Sinedd. "You've caused enough trouble already –"

"What about you?! I got my ankle broken and you forced me to play in that Pirates match. It just made it worse." Sinedd's words were harsh, anger edging them out. "Maybe you should take tips from Aarch."

"Sinedd! Are you doing this because you want to wreck the Snow Kids? Or is it because you really care for him?"

With that, Sinedd stomped out of the office, leaving Artegor seething.

Artegor flung his arm at some papers on his desk. "God, I hate teenagers." He muttered whilst he called Aarch.

"Artegor, what's wrong?" Aarch asked upon seeing the angry look on his face.

"First and foremost, your nephew and my striker are testing my last bit of patience."

Aarch gulped. Artegor was never a man of patience.

"Secondly, Rocket refuses to talk."

"Well, it is going to take time for him to open up –"

"Aarch. Doesn't this situation seem familiar to you?" Artegor suddenly asked. Aarch nodded slowly.

"I thought so too." Artegor said, a sudden fear taking over him. He took of his sunglasses and rubbed his eyes. "Aarch, I don't how why… but… I think this relationship is going to end up in disaster…"

Tia walked down the long path to the greenhouse, remembering Aarch's order. She bravely stepped inside and shouted "Hello?"

"Tia?" Keira nearly dropped the plant she was looking at. "What are you doing here?"

"Coach told me to take a break."

Keira looked at the girl sadly "Are you sure you want to be here?"

"I just wanted to talk to you." Tia replied.

Keira smiled and said "Do you want to come into the house?"

"Yes please."

10 minutes later, they were sitting in the living room, drinking green tea and talking. The conversation was pleasant, with no mention of Rocket. Keira looked at the girl and felt sad for her current predicament. She adored Tia and couldn't see why Rocket left her. In the midst of talking about Aarch's days as a footballer and making jokes about his embarrassments, Tia noticed a photo of herself and Rocket. She looked closer and saw that it was taken at a family party at Rocket's house. Before she was aware, tears spilled down her face.

"Oh, Tia." Keira said, grabbing a tissue and reaching over to hug her. "Sssh. It's okay."

"I still don't know why he left me." Tia sobbed.

"I don't either. Men are such fickle creatures." Keira said gently.

Tia cried onto her shoulder for a while and Keira sat there with her, rocking her softly. After a while, the tears subsided and Tia regained her composure. "Thank you, Keira."

"That's not a problem sweetheart. You can come anytime you like."

Tia smiled. It was lovely to have a mother figure when her mother was busy. "Keira?"

"Yes?"

"Is this my fault?"

"Tia, this is not your fault, don't ever think like that. It is his fault and he will come to realise that."

Tia sniffed and hugged Keira tightly and murmured "Thank you for everything, Keira."

"It's my pleasure sweetheart."

Two days later…

Rocket stepped onto the Lightning's planet and breathed in the fresh, clean air. The planet was covered with vast cities and the colour blue. Rocket bit his lip. All the blue colours reminded him of Akillian, the Snow Kids and subsequently Tia. He sighed.

"Rocket, come on!" Sinedd called, snapping Rocket out of his reverie.

As, the team walked into the lobby of the Lightning's accommodation, a tall man dressed in a smart suit walked up to them.

"Rocket."

"Warren."

Hope you liked it, I found the conversation between Artegor and Sinedd difficult so if any wants to give some constructive criticism, I open to it. Please R&R!

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