False

by FFNPREZ

Chapter 14: FOLD

The club was packed with people and Sendoh didn't doubt that each and every single one of them has had a spread in a magazine once or twice, and then it him, he's one of those. Still, he'd rather be lazing in the spacious living room, stuffing his face with a box of pizza or having a sushi eating contest with his roommate.

"Jack Daniels." he told the bartender. He watched smoke drift through the air and took a look around. He didn't particularly enjoy being in a humid, sweaty, smoke filled place but he understood why people are into it. People like Miyu thrived in it, not only did she get to network with important figures but also, people there value and worship her. Although everyone in the club was undeniably gorgeous, Miyu's delicate beauty is what most people consider 'Ideal'. The way she moved smoothly in front of them, the way she bats her lashes shyly, then laughs in an open manner showing her dimples and small white teeth, she knew she was unattainably gorgeous and she knew how to use it to her advantage.

She played the hard-to-get game too well but it didn't work on Sendoh. The first time they met was before Jr. High, at a private family event. He was just there for his parents and too young to care for anything but basketball.

In Jr. High, he got into the same school as Miyu by coincidence. They were in different year-level but Miyu suddenly showed interest once his mom began gaining recognition as a designer.

He didn't care who she was, he didn't bother and just went on with his life. She wanted to start a career as a model and wanted to use his mom as a connection. He told her she should just talk to her and not bother him. She did just that.

His mom helped her start her modelling career and after she graduated Jr. High she became a hit. The two of them still meet at parties and events, but after he graduated Jr. High and began earning a reputation on the court, reaching nationwide-level, Miyu was attracted to him like a fly to honey. She's been sticking to him familiarly in these events and Sendoh just let her since he saw no harm in it.

The bartender placed his drink in front of him and he drained the contents of the glass in one go. "Another." he said.

"Dance with me.." a soft voice whispered in his ear, followed by a yelp.
"Paws off bitch." Sendoh turned around to see Miyu emptying the contents of her shot glass on the girl's shoes. "Oops.. sorry, it spilled." she said, "Next time, find your own date." she said glaring, the girl cursed at her but left all the same.

"You said you didn't want to dance and then I see you talking to another girl."

"She was the one talking to me. Are you drunk?"

"No. I just had… I forgot what I had." she giggled, "But did you see her face? She was so jealous.." she turned to the bartender, "tequila." she said, holding two fingers up.

"Why would she be jealous, she doesn't even know me."

"Well… because she wants you but you're mine.. and she wants what's mine.. do you get what I'm saying?"

"You are drunk."

"No.. No I'm not.. come with me.." she grabbed his wrist, smiling to herself. Sendoh grabbed a bill from his pocket and paid for the drinks, grabbing it before letting Miyu pull him.

The booth was in the corner, hidden in the shadows with the occasional red flashing lights. He sat and took a swig of his drink when Miyu sat on his lap. "You're so hot." she whispered in his ear.
"You're drunk, we should get you back to the hotel." he placed the glass on the table and sat up straighter.
"I'm not drunk.. wait.." she stared down at his blue eyes, "are you gay?" she asked in a feigned shocked manner, just to get a reaction out of him. He just stared up her brown eyes, amused.

Miyu bent her head until they were nose to nose, "Or maybe," she giggled "You're into younger girls, aren't you.." she then went on to whisper on his ear, "Senpai?" she felt Sendoh's muscles flex beneath her arms but he remained relaxed otherwise.

"You like the blonde bitch don't you?"

"You don't know me enough to say that." His eyes were soft and his voice held the same cool and calm tone but there was a warning air about him that Miyu picked up on.

"I may not be smart, and you're right, I may not know you well enough, but I know men.." she ran her nails up and down his nape, "I know girls like blondie, she's not innocent either.." she smiled wickedly down at him, "and I know how you stare at her, you never looked at me, or any other girl like that in the time that I've known you.." she purred,

"I know that you turned me down, last year, although subtly, and that you'd rather train than attend some fashion event, but you're here.. why is that?"

"Maybe I knew you were coming.." was all he said. Inwardly he turned her words over and over in her head. How did he look at Shin? she was right, he'd didn't attend the winter and fall fashion week but he was there now, but he just wanted to be a nice host and escort their house guest. right?

"Please. I was in Europe for 6 months and not once did you call me. I was here for the winter fashion week but you didn't attend that either." she laughed bitterly, "Don't worry, I'm not hurt, I was busy with work to even think about it." she switched position and straddled him, "It's just that I like you and right now I need you.."

"Ah.. Are you propositioning me Osawa-san?" he drawled,

"Well, I'd settle for a booty call if I can't have you completely." she ground down against him, "Maybe you need me too, considering your seemingly platonic relationship with your roommate."

"She's a family friend. Nothing to do with me."

"So she's like your sister then?" she fished out.

Sendoh's brows drew down at the thought, "If I said yes, would you drop this topic?"

"Huh.. I thought you'd be more honest considering you're the Akira Sendoh, the future of Japanese Basketball.." she massaged his chest while grinding down against his groin, then stopped "Let me give you a clue, the entire time you've been with me tonight, the only time you lit up was when we talked about blondie." then she smirked, "She said she's going out with your best friend.. Did you ever stop and ask yourself why you didn't invite him?" her eyes narrowed, "I admire your control, but the minute you get frustrated, give me a call." she placed a peck on his lips, got off his lap and left.

Sendoh didn't move, didn't stare after her, he just stared up front, into nothing.

He knew Miyu played games, she wasn't the first one to play mind games with him but somehow her words stuck.

So, she's like your sister then? Why did that make him want to vomit.

He saw a waiter from faraway and signaled for him.

"What can I get you sir?"

"Jack and coke." the waiter nodded and Sendoh halted him before he could leave, "And keep them coming."

It took her 3 hours in the bath tub, she turned pruney but it was all worth it. The luxury was still new to her so nothing can really mess it up.

It was half past midnight and she was waiting to fall asleep when she heard the door to her room open. She squinted and with just the light coming from the main room she saw Sendoh's figure coming towards her, staggering.

She quickly shut her eyes again, she didn't know why. What was Akira Sendoh doing in her room? He never came in before, why now? Is he going to wake her up to tell her something important? Maybe his mom told him to tell her something… Why is he even home early and alone?

Wasn't he supposed to be scoring with that hot model in her hotel room or shouldn't they be doing it in his room? It was all so weird that Shin wanted to let things play out by itself, but when Sendoh quietly sat on her bed, her heart started to beat so hard she had to remind herself she was supposed to be asleep.

He smelled of booze and perfume, he reached out his right hand and touched her cheek, this was the part where he's supposed to wake her and ask for his pizza, but he didnt. Something wasn't right, Shin struggled to keep her breathing even, she couldn't jump to conclusions…

Fuck.

She felt Sendoh trace the contours of her jaw with his forefinger, caressing her lower lip with his thumb before the smell of jack and rum got stronger and she felt the tip of his nose against hers, she was anticipating what seemed inevitable when he suddenly whispered a curse and he was gone, closing her door shut behind him.

Shin opened her eyes and stared at the darkness.

To be continued..

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