Title: Struggle
Part: 24/?
Author: Issei
Genre: Yaoi
Paring: MitHanaRu…still unknown…
Rating: PG
Archive: Sdfic ML and Jem's homepage!
1
2 Please ignore any typo errors/ gammer mistakes.
Disclaimer: the characters do not belong to me……dun sue!!
Writer's Note: Hello! Gomen this chapter took some time. Hee… me going to JC now so busier. Just had orientation last week so don't really have the time to write… anyway just enjoy this chapter and have a great school year ahead.3
Warning: The characters may be OOC.
4 Words in * * is action
5 Words in ^ ^ is character's thoughts
Words in [ ] refer to the setting
Words in ( ) are words by writer…^_______^
5.1 Chapter 24
Mitsui, Hanamichi and Rukawa walked in awkward silence. Mitsui and Hanamichi were walking slightly in front while Rukawa was wheeling his bike beside him. None of them spoke a word. Rukawa and Mitsui knew fully the reason behind this silent. After all, what was there to say between two rivals? However, Hanamichi did not. He only felt the increasing tension between the three and was praying hard for it to stop. He knew he had to talk or else the tension will continue to mount up.
Hanamichi: Erm… the weather tonight is good.
Silence answered him as his voice echoed in the darkness.
Hanamichi: The dinner was great.
Again, only the howling of the winter wind replied him.
Hanamichi felt a deep sense of frustration after the two fruitless attempts. He decided to hold his temper and try again, hoping that this time, it would work.
Hanamichi: May I know why it is so quiet.
Mitsui saw the frustration in Hanamichi. His vein was on the verge of bursting already.
Mitsui: Nothing, I am just enjoying the night.
Hanamichi: Is it so? I felt like there is some invisible battle going on here.
Rukawa: … ^There is, idiot! ^
There were hardly anymore talks after that. There was nothing to talk about, nothing at all. They accompanied each other in absolute silence and the only noise was the wind. Hanamichi had not expected such a quiet night home, he had so much to talk about the last time he walked home with Mitsui. Too tired to force out a conversation, Hanamichi allowed the silence to continue until they reach Mitsui's home.
Mitsui: I am home.
Mitsui announced suddenly, breaking the silence of the night.
Hanamichi: Ja.
Rukawa: …
Mitsui: See you all tomorrow!
Mitsui gave a wave and disappeared into his house, shutting the door firmly behind him. The empty road was left with two guys, Hanamichi and Rukawa.
Mitsui closed the door behind him. He looked straight ahead of him and his gaze fell onto an old grandfather clock. It was nearing ten and he had left Hanamichi alone with Rukawa. His heart was thumping hard as he thought of the possible things that could happen.
Mitsui: ^What if… what if… ^
It went on and on. But Mitsui knew that he could do nothing against it. But only pray that his nightmare will not come true.
The two boys walked under the company of the velvet black sky and the bright moonlight. Rukawa was different from his usual bored, expressionless look. In fact, he looked awake and alert. Something unusual since it was already late into the night.
Rukawa: Oi, You want to ride my bike?
Hanamichi: Huh? ^Did I hear wrong, he is offering his bike? ^
Rukawa: Do you want to ride my bike home?
Hanamichi: Erm…
Rukawa: It will be faster.
Hanamichi: Well…
Rukawa: Forget it.
Hanamichi: Fine, we will ride your bike home.
Hanamichi grabbed hold of the handles of the bike and climbed onto it with ease.
Rukawa: What are you doing?
Hanamichi: Get on.
Rukawa: I am suppose to be the front rider not you.
Hanamichi: You will fall asleep and get us injured so I will ride to my house and later you can get killed or injured, I don't care. But I want to get home safely in one piece.
Rukawa: …
Rukawa climbed onto the bike with a sagged heart.
Rukawa: ^He didn't care about me after all. Not even when we had become 'friends'. ^
Rukawa smiled bitterly as the cold wind rushed against his pale face, a sight not often seen.
It was a short ride. It took only 15 minutes to get to Hanamichi's house. When they finally reached the gates of Hanamichi's house, Hanamichi jumped of the bike and in tired manner made his way to his house.
Hanamichi: Bye fox.
Rukawa: Ja…
Rukawa shifted himself so that he was in the first rider position. But he did not pedal his bike away. Instead, he stood just outside the gate. Hanamichi realised that Rukawa was still there while he was opening the gate. He turned and stared at the raven hair boy.
Hanamichi: What do you want?
Rukawa: Nothing?
Hanamichi: Then why don't you get going? I am tired and am getting into the house.
With that, Hanamichi opened the gate and walked through the gates. He turned to close the gates only to see Rukawa still outside his house. He opened his mouth to ask him to leave only to be interrupted by Rukawa's voice.
Rukawa: I have something to ask you.
Hanamichi: What, you fox, can you hurry, it is getting cold.
Rukawa: Do you still hate me?
Hanamichi: …^ is he mad? It is freezing cold in the night and he is asking such a question? ^
Rukawa: Forget it then… take it that I never-
Hanamichi: No I don't.
Rukawa rode his bike away without another word. Hanamichi closed the door behind him still puzzled by the Rukawa that was outside his house a while back.
The wind pushed his hair back. It was one of the very few times that he was not sleeping on his bike. In fact, he was too awake, too deep in thoughts to sleep. He felt a tinge of hope when he heard the denial. At least he no longer hated him. If he were, then he had no more hope. Where was love to stand with hatred around? But his indifference towards him was hurting. It cut him deep inside, his insensitive ways. Yet he knew that he was like this, acting as if he did not care on the outside, acting a happy person, he was another person when he is alone. And it was his aim to know the other person. He pedalled absentmindedly as he moved closer to his destination with each pedal.
Rukawa: ^If only he cared a little more… ^
[Next day]
The sun was shinning brilliantly into the basketball courts of Shohoku.
Ayako: Keep going!
It was yet another basketball practice in the morning. Ayako was just as enthusiastic as any other day. But Ryota was not himself. Lost were his smiles and usual nosiness, in turn there were only gloom and frowns.
Ayako: What is the matter with you, you looked distracted.
Ryota: Am I? I am thinking about the team.
Ayako: Ryota, if it is about Akagi sempai's position, I think Sakuragi will handle it very well. And if there are any more problems can you at least tell me. You are getting us all worried.
Ryota: I can tell you, but not here, Ayako.
Ayako: After training? After training, we will go and have a cup of tea?
Ryota: Sure.
Ryota and Ayako walked side by side accompanied by silences. Finally, Ryota broke it first.
Ryota: I can tell you my problems but you must promise not to tell anyone, or at least not until I am ready to tell.
Ayako: I promise.
Ryota: Let's go to the playground instead, it is quieter there.
They continued their walk in silence but this time in an air of suspense. Wrapped in thick clothing, the two teens sat themselves each on a swing.
Ryota: Here goes. I am leaving Kanagawa.
Ayako: What do you mean you are leaving?
Ryota: My family is moving to Tokyo. And I am supposed to go with them. That means that I will have to quit basketball and my captain position.
Ayako: When? When are you leaving?
Ryota: Next month. That is why I am so troubled; I didn't know how to break the news to all of you. I don't want the team morale to drop.
Ayako: Do you really have to go? Can't you stay?
Ryota: Yes, I have to go, though I can ask my parents to allow me to stay here for another month so that I leave only after the tournament ends. But after that, I will still have to go.
Ayako: No other ways to stay?
Ryota: No…
Ayako felt a tinge of pain in his heart. This boy that he had grown to know so well was leaving and he was leaving in another month or so. It was unbelievable. It was painful. As Ayako remember all the times they shared, all the quarrels, when she whacks him on his head, the time when he expressed his love for all… she felt her eyes watered. But she knew that she had to keep them from flowing, she is Ayako a strong girl, she will not let them out. She will not…
Ryota: Ayako are you all right?
Ayako: I am fine.
Ryota: You must keep this to yourself. Promise?
Ayako: Promise.
Ryota: I will tell the rest of the team when time is right.
To be continued…
Hmm…another chapter done… this fic will be ending soon…I suppose…I hope….
C&C are welcomed!!
Issei_kun_@hotmail.com
Part: 24/?
Author: Issei
Genre: Yaoi
Paring: MitHanaRu…still unknown…
Rating: PG
Archive: Sdfic ML and Jem's homepage!
1
2 Please ignore any typo errors/ gammer mistakes.
Disclaimer: the characters do not belong to me……dun sue!!
Writer's Note: Hello! Gomen this chapter took some time. Hee… me going to JC now so busier. Just had orientation last week so don't really have the time to write… anyway just enjoy this chapter and have a great school year ahead.3
Warning: The characters may be OOC.
4 Words in * * is action
5 Words in ^ ^ is character's thoughts
Words in [ ] refer to the setting
Words in ( ) are words by writer…^_______^
5.1 Chapter 24
Mitsui, Hanamichi and Rukawa walked in awkward silence. Mitsui and Hanamichi were walking slightly in front while Rukawa was wheeling his bike beside him. None of them spoke a word. Rukawa and Mitsui knew fully the reason behind this silent. After all, what was there to say between two rivals? However, Hanamichi did not. He only felt the increasing tension between the three and was praying hard for it to stop. He knew he had to talk or else the tension will continue to mount up.
Hanamichi: Erm… the weather tonight is good.
Silence answered him as his voice echoed in the darkness.
Hanamichi: The dinner was great.
Again, only the howling of the winter wind replied him.
Hanamichi felt a deep sense of frustration after the two fruitless attempts. He decided to hold his temper and try again, hoping that this time, it would work.
Hanamichi: May I know why it is so quiet.
Mitsui saw the frustration in Hanamichi. His vein was on the verge of bursting already.
Mitsui: Nothing, I am just enjoying the night.
Hanamichi: Is it so? I felt like there is some invisible battle going on here.
Rukawa: … ^There is, idiot! ^
There were hardly anymore talks after that. There was nothing to talk about, nothing at all. They accompanied each other in absolute silence and the only noise was the wind. Hanamichi had not expected such a quiet night home, he had so much to talk about the last time he walked home with Mitsui. Too tired to force out a conversation, Hanamichi allowed the silence to continue until they reach Mitsui's home.
Mitsui: I am home.
Mitsui announced suddenly, breaking the silence of the night.
Hanamichi: Ja.
Rukawa: …
Mitsui: See you all tomorrow!
Mitsui gave a wave and disappeared into his house, shutting the door firmly behind him. The empty road was left with two guys, Hanamichi and Rukawa.
Mitsui closed the door behind him. He looked straight ahead of him and his gaze fell onto an old grandfather clock. It was nearing ten and he had left Hanamichi alone with Rukawa. His heart was thumping hard as he thought of the possible things that could happen.
Mitsui: ^What if… what if… ^
It went on and on. But Mitsui knew that he could do nothing against it. But only pray that his nightmare will not come true.
The two boys walked under the company of the velvet black sky and the bright moonlight. Rukawa was different from his usual bored, expressionless look. In fact, he looked awake and alert. Something unusual since it was already late into the night.
Rukawa: Oi, You want to ride my bike?
Hanamichi: Huh? ^Did I hear wrong, he is offering his bike? ^
Rukawa: Do you want to ride my bike home?
Hanamichi: Erm…
Rukawa: It will be faster.
Hanamichi: Well…
Rukawa: Forget it.
Hanamichi: Fine, we will ride your bike home.
Hanamichi grabbed hold of the handles of the bike and climbed onto it with ease.
Rukawa: What are you doing?
Hanamichi: Get on.
Rukawa: I am suppose to be the front rider not you.
Hanamichi: You will fall asleep and get us injured so I will ride to my house and later you can get killed or injured, I don't care. But I want to get home safely in one piece.
Rukawa: …
Rukawa climbed onto the bike with a sagged heart.
Rukawa: ^He didn't care about me after all. Not even when we had become 'friends'. ^
Rukawa smiled bitterly as the cold wind rushed against his pale face, a sight not often seen.
It was a short ride. It took only 15 minutes to get to Hanamichi's house. When they finally reached the gates of Hanamichi's house, Hanamichi jumped of the bike and in tired manner made his way to his house.
Hanamichi: Bye fox.
Rukawa: Ja…
Rukawa shifted himself so that he was in the first rider position. But he did not pedal his bike away. Instead, he stood just outside the gate. Hanamichi realised that Rukawa was still there while he was opening the gate. He turned and stared at the raven hair boy.
Hanamichi: What do you want?
Rukawa: Nothing?
Hanamichi: Then why don't you get going? I am tired and am getting into the house.
With that, Hanamichi opened the gate and walked through the gates. He turned to close the gates only to see Rukawa still outside his house. He opened his mouth to ask him to leave only to be interrupted by Rukawa's voice.
Rukawa: I have something to ask you.
Hanamichi: What, you fox, can you hurry, it is getting cold.
Rukawa: Do you still hate me?
Hanamichi: …^ is he mad? It is freezing cold in the night and he is asking such a question? ^
Rukawa: Forget it then… take it that I never-
Hanamichi: No I don't.
Rukawa rode his bike away without another word. Hanamichi closed the door behind him still puzzled by the Rukawa that was outside his house a while back.
The wind pushed his hair back. It was one of the very few times that he was not sleeping on his bike. In fact, he was too awake, too deep in thoughts to sleep. He felt a tinge of hope when he heard the denial. At least he no longer hated him. If he were, then he had no more hope. Where was love to stand with hatred around? But his indifference towards him was hurting. It cut him deep inside, his insensitive ways. Yet he knew that he was like this, acting as if he did not care on the outside, acting a happy person, he was another person when he is alone. And it was his aim to know the other person. He pedalled absentmindedly as he moved closer to his destination with each pedal.
Rukawa: ^If only he cared a little more… ^
[Next day]
The sun was shinning brilliantly into the basketball courts of Shohoku.
Ayako: Keep going!
It was yet another basketball practice in the morning. Ayako was just as enthusiastic as any other day. But Ryota was not himself. Lost were his smiles and usual nosiness, in turn there were only gloom and frowns.
Ayako: What is the matter with you, you looked distracted.
Ryota: Am I? I am thinking about the team.
Ayako: Ryota, if it is about Akagi sempai's position, I think Sakuragi will handle it very well. And if there are any more problems can you at least tell me. You are getting us all worried.
Ryota: I can tell you, but not here, Ayako.
Ayako: After training? After training, we will go and have a cup of tea?
Ryota: Sure.
Ryota and Ayako walked side by side accompanied by silences. Finally, Ryota broke it first.
Ryota: I can tell you my problems but you must promise not to tell anyone, or at least not until I am ready to tell.
Ayako: I promise.
Ryota: Let's go to the playground instead, it is quieter there.
They continued their walk in silence but this time in an air of suspense. Wrapped in thick clothing, the two teens sat themselves each on a swing.
Ryota: Here goes. I am leaving Kanagawa.
Ayako: What do you mean you are leaving?
Ryota: My family is moving to Tokyo. And I am supposed to go with them. That means that I will have to quit basketball and my captain position.
Ayako: When? When are you leaving?
Ryota: Next month. That is why I am so troubled; I didn't know how to break the news to all of you. I don't want the team morale to drop.
Ayako: Do you really have to go? Can't you stay?
Ryota: Yes, I have to go, though I can ask my parents to allow me to stay here for another month so that I leave only after the tournament ends. But after that, I will still have to go.
Ayako: No other ways to stay?
Ryota: No…
Ayako felt a tinge of pain in his heart. This boy that he had grown to know so well was leaving and he was leaving in another month or so. It was unbelievable. It was painful. As Ayako remember all the times they shared, all the quarrels, when she whacks him on his head, the time when he expressed his love for all… she felt her eyes watered. But she knew that she had to keep them from flowing, she is Ayako a strong girl, she will not let them out. She will not…
Ryota: Ayako are you all right?
Ayako: I am fine.
Ryota: You must keep this to yourself. Promise?
Ayako: Promise.
Ryota: I will tell the rest of the team when time is right.
To be continued…
Hmm…another chapter done… this fic will be ending soon…I suppose…I hope….
C&C are welcomed!!
Issei_kun_@hotmail.com