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Chrono girl: Yeah this is short but I'm gonna end it soon anyways so hang on and read.........

Who's that girl? :chapter 12



Sendoh's shadow was hovering over Kaeze who was resting in the hospital bed.He had a blanket wrapped around him and his damp hair fell over his eyes.
Kaeze was as pale as snow and her lips were a light blue.
Her lips were twisted into a sad frown.Her breathing was unsteady, the doctor said that there were other things besides pneumonia that was preventing her from becoming well.
He saw a tear roll down her cheek from the corner of her eye.

'Tell me why you cry Kaeze.Tell me what makes you cry.I wanna know.Then maybe you'll smile for me again'

outside in the lobby.....

Fujima was leaning against the wall with his arms across his chest.His head hung down and he was staring down at his shoes, floating in his thoughts.He could still remember how Kaeze used to lock her arm around his and pull him along with her everywhere she went like he was the most precious thing in the world and she didn't want to lose him.How she would wrap a blanket around him when he fell asleep studying.Or she'll leave little notes in his books for him to read while he was in class, telling how him how wonderful or upseting her week was.

Ever since they broke up, he didn't think he'd miss her much.Maybe just get on with his life but he realized he couldn't.He needed her more than ever.Everytime he saw a girl in shohoku uniform he'd hope it'd be Kaeze but it never turned out to be her.When he went to school or basketball practice he just couldn't concentrate at all.His whole textbook had Kaeze's name scribbled all over it.What was more was that he would keep losing the ball during practice until even his teammates thought he was sick or something.That was when he knew it was too late.He had already fallen too deeply in love with her.

'I love you Kaeze...I love you...I love you...........I love....you'


Rukawa pressed the phone against his ear as he waited for his father's secretary to put him on with his father.
"Hey...what's up?"His father greeted him casually.
"You don't have to talk to me like you're 20 years older than I am."Rukawa snorted.
"I am 20 years older than you do'ahou."His father replied with a grunt.
"Why do I even bother...Anyway, I need you to come down to the hospital now."He said.
"What for?"The older man asked.
"Its just Kaeze.She kinda isn't feeling too good."Rukawa said, choosing his words carefully so as not to worry his father.
"And you want me to go down there to check it out?"he asked as if it wasn't even a big deal that it rather irritated Rukawa.
"Look, just come down here.None of us are adults and it'd be good to have a grown-up around."he said.
"Fine.It is my responsibilty as a father anyway."his father said.
"Yeah...whatever."Rukawa mumbled almost slamming the receiver down.

Fujima looked at him and raised an eyebrow with a questioning look.
Rukawa shook his head."Don't even ask."
"Wasn't gonna."Fujima said, pushing himself off the wall and looked out the window.

"I don't get you two."Rukawa said.
"What do you mean?"Fujima asked.
"I mean."Rukawa continued as he pressed his arms against the rail of the window."If you guys love each other so much.How come you act like you hate each other?"
Fujima shrugged."I guess when you love someone alot, you'll hate them more if they let you down."
Rukawa looked at him."How are you so sure you love her? Like really love her."
"Well, you know how sometimes you can't see your teammate behind you and toss the ball back because you're sure he's there."
"Yeah."
"Well, that's love.You can't see it but you know its there and you gotta trust that its there or you'll lose it."
"Just like in a game."
"Exactly.If you dont pass the ball, you're bound to lose it."


"Talking about basketball? I want some tips too."Sendoh chuckled.
"You're the one who's gonna have to give us tips.How's Kaeze?"Fujima asked.
"She's fine.Just asleep.Nothing to worry about.Although it looks like I won't be able to make it to school tomorrow.I'm so tired."
Rukawa looked at his watch."Its a quater past 10.I still have to wait for my Dad.You guys can go back if you want."
"Nah...I'll stay.I need a break from school tomorrow anyway."Sendoh yawned and stretched his arms.
"I'll stay too.Don't have basketball practice tomorrow."Fujima said.

Sendoh nodded and ran his fingers through his hair.It felt funny doing that when his hair was down."Wanna get something to drink? The coffee in the cafeteria is pretty good."

"Okay."Rukawa agreed rolling his sleeves up."I need something to help me stay awake anyway."
"You guys go ahead.I'm not for coffee."Fujima said ploping down on a seat.
"Suit yourself."
"Oh and by the way, lose the blanket.You look like a lunatic."Fujima said.
Sendoh looked at the reflection of himself in the window and let out a soft laugh."Yeah I do look crazy with the hair and all."
"Jaa."Sendoh said, handing him the blanket.

As they walked away, Fujima caught a slight glimse of Sendoh putting his arm around Rukawa's shoulder and Rukawa instantly pushed it off.
He smiled a little.'I can't believe they're actually brothers.'




"2 expressos please."Sendoh said.He gave the girl at the counter a cute smile and she blushed.
'I can't believe he's flirting at a time like this.'Rukawa thought.
"Isn't expresso alittle bit too much?"He asked.
"I didn't think you were that weak.But if you don't want to.."
"Stop talking like you know me.You don't have the slightest clue."
"Ha...now you're talking."Sendoh said handing him a cup.

They sat at a table, right across each other.
Rukawa took a sip from his cup and made a face."This is so not coffee."
"Its not so bad.I like my coffee strong."
Rukawa gave him a sourish look and Sendoh noticed that for a moment his permenant blue glare seemed to have disappeared into eyes of curiousity and innocence.'Maybe he isn't as cold as everyone thinks he is.But no one knows for sure anyway.'

"Do you flirt with every girl you see?"Rukawa asked.
"What a question to ask.Coming from you I mean."Sendoh grinned.
"I saw you flirting with the girl at the counter."Rukawa said accusingly.
"Hey now, I didn't say anything."Sendoh said raising his arms in a I-am-innocent way.
"I'm not playboy type but I'm not stupid.You were face flirting."
"Geez...I only smiled at her."
"Yeah...you ONLY smiled the hunkest smile you could make."
"Okay so shoot me.Boy, you really love to find fault in what I do."
Rukawa took another sip of his expresso."Don't you just hate me."

End of chapter 12