Red Diamond

Chapter 11 is here! This will be a short one, since I didn't like to call it a bonus chapter (and because it's not!)

On with the story now! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: No, again, I do not own Brothers Conflict.

Chapter 11: Basketball Match

Sabrina's POV

The next day, after school, I went to this Sports Stadium Subaru had later informed me about. Since I was new to the city, I was escorted to the stadium by Yuusuke, who unfortunately couldn't accompany me, thanks to his supplementary class for math. I didn't have my extra science class today; I was told that he was busy somewhere else, but I presume flirting or making out with some date of his. Anyhow, it was good for me.

I entered the Stadium and sat in the front row. At that time, only a few people were present inside, but the place filled up pretty quick, with people holding banners for their favorite teams. A couple of minutes later, the players lined up, and the game started. I cheered on and on for Subaru, but stopped when I suddenly saw Natsume at the other end of the stadium. He wasn't looking at me. I wanted to call out to him, but chose otherwise, since I wanted to know the problem between them. I knew I was being nosy but I couldn't help it.

Thankfully, I had a scarf around my neck, and with the help of the sea-green colored fabric, I covered the lower half of my face. I must've been looking like a spy or something, but I didn't mind. C'mon, quit acting like an American spy!

"And don't you wanna know what's up with them?" I silently asked myself, the scarf helping to not let any voice outside.

Yes, duh!

"Then keep shut!" I silently snapped at myself, oh, my inner self. That must sound stupid to some normal human being.

While watching the game, I wondered if Natsume had been invited by Subaru, because they were acting like strangers back there at home. The game was going smooth; Meiji was easily winning, with Subaru in the lead. He played really well, I must admit, and was happy for the challenge I gave him earlier, which was to play basketball with me. Losing to a good competitor is always better than winning over a competitor weaker than you. Look at you, overconfident freak! You sure are learning things from me.

Next moment, I saw Natsume walking out, speaking to someone on his phone. I took off my scarf to breath. That was suffocating! I began cheering for Subaru, as he took the ball from his opponent and ran for the basket. But I swear I saw him... look at me for a second, and then resume his game, successfully putting the ball across the basket. Everyone on my side cheered, but I saw Natsume walking back in, so I covered my face again.

The game ended soon after, but fearing that Natsume would recognize me, I ran back home.

Narrator's POV

Sabrina escaped at the right time through the crowds that were emptying from the stadium, because Natsume thought to have had a glimpse of her, though, he didn't search for her, deciding he was just hallucinating. However, through the crowds, there was a pair of desperate eyes searching for the brunette that had just made a run.

"Asahina! Come back here! Let's celebrate!" His team mate called for him.

"Yeah..." He muttered, as he stood in the middle of the now almost-empty stadium, passing fingers through his short black hair.

O~O~O

The same night, after dinner, Subaru gathered up the courage to thank Sabrina for coming to the game. He knocked on her bedroom's door, and it opened a second later.

"Oh, hey, Subaru," She said with a heart-warming smile.

"Hey, um, thanks for coming to the game." He said, a blush creeping up his cheeks slowly. Why can't I stop blushing when I'm around her! He thought.

"You're welcome. You played really well; you guys easily defeated the opponent's team."

"T-thanks. W-would you like to come to m-my next game?" He asked, desperately trying to not make eye contact, but miserably failing. He forced himself not ask her why she left early.

"Certainly! Thanks a ton for inviting me!" She beamed. Inwardly, she wanted to know their problem, and decided to just suck it up and ask.

"Umm," she started, "Did you invite Natsume too? I-I mean, I saw him there." She tried not to look offensive.

This angered Subaru a bit, and he said in a tone snappy than before, "I didn't invite him!" He turned to go, but Sabrina said, "I'm sorry, I was just... curious. I'm sorry if I was intrusive." She inwardly cursed herself for her stupidity.

He turned to look at her. "No, it isn't your fault. You don't need to apologize. I'm sorry for just barking out like that." He said calmly, with a little smile on his face. She too, smiled, and said, "I'll be looking forward to the next game. When is it?"

"Fourth of December." He replied. They both waited a moment, with no one having nothing to say. Sabrina ended the silence, "Good night, then."

"Yeah, good night." He said and took the elevator to go to his own room, with unsaid words swimming in his head.

TOO SHORT, but that's it. I intended to write a short chapter for this, probably because we'll be having a small time skip in the next chapter.

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