IchirouYamada02 is now back with a new name: Ze Shipper~ My classmates gave me this nickname since I kept shipping my gay guy classmates… Anyway… I'm terribly sorry for discontinuing this story… I really am! I was just supper busy with school…

I'm reviving this account because I felt sorry for all the sweat and hard work I put into this account… Please accept my apology… Now I truly am finishing this fic! Here is the 20st chapter for you all!

~Ze Shipper~~

"G-gazel?" the three shuddered as they stared at the person who just opened the door.

"What are you doing here?" Hiroto asked.

"Just came here to say that Kidou's here. He wants all of us downstairs. He has something important to tell us" Gazel replied.

"O-okay, we'll be down in a minute"

"Okay, but before I leave, who were you talking about?"

"Who? Uhh… well… um… No one…"

"Oh really…" Gazel said as he raised an eyebrow "You guys know that you can't fool me…"

"Oh Gazel, but we are not fooling you. What kind of friends would we be if we would dare to fool you…?"

"Yeah, you guys are planning something here…"

"Uhh…"

"But it seems that you wouldn't tell me, I wouldn't waste my time in forcing you guys tospit it…" Gazel opened the door once more "… downstairs, now" with that, he left the three.

Gouenji, Kazemaru and Hiroto let out a sigh of relief. "Man that was close…"

"Yeah… too close"

"We'd better do our meetings somewhere far away from Gazel…"

The three headed downstairs. Kidou and Gazel were talking; Burn is watching TV; and Midorikawa, Endou and Fubuki were chatting.

"Hey Kidou," Kazemaru greeted as he approached the said teen.

"Hey," Kidou greeted back.

The three headed to the sofa and sat down beside their partners. Well except for Burn and Gazel who were far from each other.

"Sooooo… you were going to tell us something important?" Hiroto started.

"Yeah… It's about school days and practice. They couldn't go to school when they're 7 year-olds"

"I've been thinking about that as well…"

"I've talked to Coach and told him about our situation and-"

"Wait, what situation?"

"Youth Candies. I told him that they're kids"

"WHAT?! ARE YOU NUTS?!" everyone shouted.

Kidou stayed calm before answering, "He's our Coach, and he has to know. HE didn't believe me at first but I showed him a picture of them. Kazemaru with Endou; Gazel with Burn; Gouenji with Fubuki; and Hiroto with Midorikawa…"

"Wait, how were you able to take the picture without us knowing?"

"I have my ways…"

"Who normal person would believe this kind of story? Look. Hey, my friends just turned into seven year-olds yesterday because of these things called 'Youth Candies'. We managed to give back their memories because of 'Memory Candies'. They're still kids and we have no idea how to turn them back… Probably the weirdest story to tell" Burn said.

"Funny, that's exactly how I explained things to Coach, Burn"

"SHATTAP! I'm trying to make a point here"

"We get it, Burn"

"So… did Coach believe you?"

"Surprisingly, yes…"

All jaw dropped. "Never thought Coach is the type of person to believe such story. I was expecting more of: Kidou, I know you are smart but if you are trying to make a story, make it believable"

"I was surprised as well… he just left me in charge"

"In charge? So you're like our big brother then?"

"I'd rather not be" Kidou said earning a 'hmph' from Burn.

"Okay, so Coach is off the list…" Gouenji started "Then how about our teammates? I'm pretty sure they'll get all you know, worried on why these four are not there during practice…"

"Not just that, what about Mom and Dad? If I don't go home, they'll get super worried" Endou said worriedly. Kazemaru tapped his shoulder, "Don't worry Endou, I'll cover for you… I'll just tell Auntie that you're gonna be staying here at my house for some time…"

"What about me and Reize? If Hitomiko suspects that we haven't returned to Sun Garden, and sees us, she'd kill us!" Burn shouted.

"Well, I think it'll just be you, Burn" Midorikawa said.

"What do you mean?"

"I'll take care of Midori… I could talk to Hitomiko-nii and I'm sure she'll believe me…" Hiroto said, a smirk plastered on his face.

"What?! That is so unfair! Why won't you help me here?"

"Sorry, Burn. I know we're friends and all but Hitomiko-nii would get suspicious if I defend you…"

"WHYY?"

"Sorry… But I'm sure Gazel here could help" Hiroto started nudging Gazel's arm "Right, Gazel?"

"Are you nuts?! She wouldn't believe that! Me defend this guy is the most impossible thing that could ever happen on earth! I would fall off a building before I help Tulip"

"But, haven't you fallen already?" Kazemaru teased. Gazel started to blush as his gaze was fixed on Burn.

"What?" Burn asked "What are you talking about? I'm not getting any of these"

"Burn, are you stupid or what? Can't you tell that Gazel has already fallen in love~~" Fubuki hummed.

"W-wait- what?" Burn's eyes widen. He could feel his chest hurt. It's like his heart was broken into pieces. He looked down to his lap then raised his head "W-well, I never thought you'd fall for someone, Gazel. Good for you" he forced a smile there. But it did look convincing.

"B-Burn," Gazel called.

"What?"

"You're not going to make fun of me?"

"Not yet. When I get back my old body, I'll make fun of you as much as I want. These tiny legs wouldn't get me anywhere far when you try to kill me"

"W-well I-" before Gazel could even finish, someone clearing his throat interrupted him.

"Hey, we're getting out of the topic here…" Kidou said.

"Oh yeah, sorry… let's continue…"

Burn kept his gaze on the TV. He's not paying attention on what his friends are talking about or on what's going on at the program he's watching. It's like he's staring into space.

'Gazel likes someone… that's good, right? Girly-boy is taking an interest on someone… I should be happy for him and cheer for him by teasing. ARGH! Who am I kidding?! I'm angry, hurt, sad and… jealous… I'm pretty sure whoever Girly-boy likes would like him back, girl or boy. He's beautiful and cute for a guy! I bet if he would try and confess to the person he likes, they'll get along just fine in an instant! Well, it looks like I just lost to someone I don't even know. Maybe if I just took Gran's advice of confessing, I would've won him sooner. But there's no point now on trying to confess or show any of my love to Girly-boy… It's over. I lost. It's… there's no word that could explain this feeling I'm getting here… maybe… PAINFUL?'

Burn gave a sigh. If he could just walk away right now, he would've done that already. He couldn't look into Gazel, his friends or anyone he knows right now. He just wants to be alone.

Gazel on the other hand, had already calmed down his breathing from the teasing he got earlier. He tries to listen to what Kidou and the others were talking about but a certain Tulip-haired boy kept taking his attention.

'Something's off with Burn' he thought. 'I know Burn has no plans on listening to what we're talking about now but he seems a little bit… sad? His mood changed just now after what Fubuki said. Was he… jealous? NO, it can't be. It'll be impossible for Burn to get jealous over some stupid thing. But why on earth did he act that way? What I was expecting is something like: 'Ahahahaha… you're gay after all. I should've known! More reasons for me to call you Girly-Boy!' not 'Good for you' that is very unlike Burn. I know that he's hiding something. Maybe he has a problem. But if I ask him, I doubt that he'll tell me. Burn and I are rivals/enemies/friends and we don't really sync together. We always fight about stupid things, we compete to see who's better and greater, and when we talk, it always ends up with an argument. Maybe I could just ask Gran to talk to Burn for me. He knows how to make Burn talk after all…'

"… what do you, Gazel?" Hiroto said, snapping Gazel out of his thoughts.

"Oh-uh… I'm sorry, Hiroto. I wasn't listening… Could you repeat that?" Gazel said.

"I just said that we could hide Midori and Burn here at Kazemaru's house for some time until they get back to their normal size. Endou and Fubuki will be here as well. I'll try to convince Hitomiko-nii about sleeping over at Kazemaru's for a couple of days or weeks"

"W-wait, here?"

"Well, yeah…"

"Kazemaru, is it okay with you? All of us crashing here at your place?" Gazel asked.

Kazemaru nodded and smiled "Of course, the house is pretty lonely if I'm alone. Besides, it's much better you guys are here"

"Alright, so it's settled then. Coach, parents and Hitomiko out of the list" Kidou said "Next is school. We could say that they had a fever. But do you guys think it'll be enough as an excuse?"

"Yeah, I think so… Teachers usually believe that excuse all the time"

"Then it's settled then…"

"But how long will we keep up the 'they all got sick' excuse?" Gazel asked. "I mean, let's just assume that the Yamadas don't contact us within one month. Fever isn't enough for an excuse…"

"Come on, Gazel… Don't think like that" Hiroto said "Let's just hope that they'll contact us within a few days…"

"Yeah, okay" all agreed.

-TiMe SkIp-

5:30 in the afternoon, the clock showed. Kidou already left because he has something to do. Four kids were in the living room having fun and well… Gazel was told to keep an eye on them.

"Don't leave them even for a minute, Gazel" that was Hiroto's order. And since Gazel is an obedient one, he just stayed put on a sofa while reading a book. He doesn't need to keep an eye on the kids every second of a minute since they already have their rightful minds.

While Gazel was busy with the kids, Gouenji, Hiroto and Kazemaru are upstairs, in Kazemaru's room having their own 'busy' and 'very important meeting'.

"Okay, Operation Tulip-Ice Get Together Meeting will now come to order" Hiroto said, "Now, where did we left off before we were so rudely interrupted by one of our targets?"

"Uhh, that would be a plan on how to get those two together while they're ALIVE" Gouenji replied, emphasizing the word 'alive'.

"Why do you sound like I was suggesting things that they might die on…?" Hiroto asked.

Kazemaru and Gouenji stayed silent. "Hiroto," Kazemaru started "You suggested really dangerous things that they might die on…"

"Like…?"

"Burning house… Shark cage…"

"Ohhh… But that's not dangerous at all…"

"Which part of BURNING HOUSE is not dangerous?"

"The part when Burn smashes the door of the building then tries to find Gazel. When he finds him, he'll carry Gazel to safety. That'll be so romantic~~"

"ROMANTIC?!" Gouenji exclaimed "It would only turn to romantic if it were a movie. What if the house collapses, bringing those two with the destruction?"

"Calm down Gouenji" Kazemaru said while patting the ice striker's shoulder "Hiroto would never try to do such thing… Would you?"

"Hmmm… I actually can. But I won't. I doubt that I'll find a house that I can burn to dust"

"HIROTO!" Gouenji and Kazemaru shouted.

"I'm joking, I'm joking… Learn to take a joke"

"How would we be able to know that it was a joke?"

"If it's impossible to be done… "

"Whatever… Can we just get to the planning?"

"Okay, okay… Let's put our heads together and try to come up with something"

Silence surrounded the room and the three were in deep thought. This operation is really important and they have to create a plan to get their two friends together.

Five minutes have passed and the three are still in deep thought.

"AH! I HAVE AN IDEA!" Kazemaru exclaimed.

Hiroto and Gouenji stopped their thinking, "What is it?"

"Why don't we just wait until Burn turns back to normal?"

The two gave the other the same questioning look saying 'what-in-the-world-are-you-saying?'

Kazemaru gave a sigh "I mean, if Burn is back to normal, wouldn't it be easier for us to push them together? Look, we could put them in a blind date or something…"

"Okay, that could be an option… but what now? We can't just stay still and wait"

"We won't we'll try to make them do something together. Like do the shopping or something"

"Hmm… Ya know, Kaze" Goueji started "… that's actually a good idea. Hiroto, you could force them to do something together, right?"

"You have me at bossing them around!"

"Good. Now, why don't we ask them to do the shopping right now? I kindda need some food here if you're all here at my house…"

"OKAY! I'm gonna tell them now!" with that, Hiroto skipped out of the room, leaving Gouenji and Kazemaru.

The two smiled at the friend's childish act. Silence surrounded them, that is before Kazemaru spoke, "Gouenji… congratulations on your get together with Fubuki…"

"Kazemaru?"

"You two look cute together, you know?"

"Thanks… Congratulations on you and Endou as well…"

"Thanks. So… friends?"

"For life…"

The two smiled at each other. Gouenji pulled Kazemaru into a hug, Kazemaru hugged back.

Downstairs…

"GAZEL, BURN, I have a mission for you two!" Hiroto shouted "You two go shopping for Kazemaru. NOW"

Silence…

3…

2…

1…

"WHAT?!" Burn and Gazel shouted.

See ya on the next chap! For realzy!