Title: Struggle
Part: 29/?
Author: Issei
Genre: Yaoi
Paring: MitHanaRu...coming to light ...
Rating: PG
Archive: Sdfic ML and Jem's homepage!
Please ignore any typo errors/ gammer mistakes.
Disclaimer: the characters do not belong to me......dun sue!!
Warning: The characters may be OOC.
Writer's Note: Hello once again to everyone! Hmm... I am wondering if anyone is sill reading this... anyway It is going to end soon... so bear with me... trying my best to write with a busy school day... which means I can only write during the weekends... Hmm anyway I hope you will enjoy the following chapter and do left your C&Cs behind!
Words in * * is action
Words in ^ ^ is character's thoughts
Words in [ ] refer to the setting
Words in ( ) are words by writer...^_______^
Chapter 29
Ryota turned and left the room, closing the door quietly behind him. The rest of the team had looks of shocked and despaired registered on their face. Their captain had told them he wanted out and was going to leave the team for good. No one moved or spoke but only watched the captain leave. Hanamichi stood in a corner watching the scene. Then it occurred to him that it was not right. No one was to leave the team until they graduated. They had gone through so much and now he was opting out. It could not be. Hanamichi made a dash for the door and was out of sight in a flash.
Ryota entered the cool of the night, it was already late winter, the snow on concrete ground was already forming pools of water. Winter was ending, and spring, arriving. Ryota finally slowed down, when he realised that no one was following, he had wanted to get out of the building as soon as possible and avoid everyone. He was not ready to face anyone, never will he ready. He knew he would sway but he did not want to. He wanted to keep to his decision. But he knew that if anyone ask him, be it Ayako or anyone else from the team, he would no longer be firm in his decision. He could beg his parents, but he did not want to. Although they were not a closely knitted family, he still wanted to stay with them, maybe deep down, he had hope that things would change, he might just experience some family warmth.
From a far, Ryota heard some footsteps. They were quick, urgent, searching.
Ryota: Damn, someone is coming after me.
Ryota quickened his pace and walked as fast as he could to the nearest corner. He could hide there for a while. Finally, he made it to the corner undiscovered. Letting out a breath of relief, he finally stopped, leaning against the brick wall.
Voice: Ryota... you can come out now.
A voice caught in his ear. He had been found, discovered. Knowing that it was the end to the hide and seek game, Ryota moved out and came face to face with Hanamichi.
Ryota: Yes, what do you want? And how did you know I was here.
Hanamichi: Your shadow.
Hanamichi pointed to the shadow cast on the floor. Ryota was standing in a pool of streetlight and a dark shadow was formed on the floor. Hanamichi gave Ryota a hard stare, making him so uncomfortable that he looked away.
Ryota: What do you want?
Hanamichi: I am asking you not to leave. Don't you see, the team cannot go on now without a captain. Although I am the tensai and would be able to lead the team, but the team morale would be affected. You cannot leave. And you are my good friend; I hate to see you go!
Ryota: Sakuragi, I don't want to leave either, but I have to. Please do not say anything more; you will sway me from my decision.
Hanamichi: Is there no one that can make you change your mind?
Ryota: No...no one.
Hanamichi: Not even Ayako?
Ryota: No, she won't say a thing knowing her character.
Hanamichi: But if she asked you had stay.
Ryota: I would stay if the whole team ask me to. I will, I can stay if I begged my parents enough, but the point is I detest begging and I don't want to live alone.
Hanamichi: You won't be living alone. You have us. You can move in with one of us you know, and then you can save rental and other stuff.
Hanamichi I really appreciate this. But-
Hanamichi: No buts. You are going to stay!
Ryota: No, I cannot.
Voice: Ryota, do stay. The team need you.
A woman's voice was heard among the voice of the two men. Not a high voice but a soft and clam voice., without a hint of emotion, just in a matter of fact way. Ryota turned and saw Ayako behind there. Now another had come to persuade him and this woman always had the power to change his mind. Would she do it again? He did not know and did not want to know. He just wanted to get away from the two people in front of him.
Ryota: I am sorry, but I got to go.
Ryota turned and at his lightening pace sped into the dark of the winter night.
The other two people stood rooted to the ground. Or rather, could not be bothered to move. No one would be able to catch up with the captain if he runs away. He was quick, very quick. Tired from the search Hanamichi rested his eyes. What a bad day he had, first he watched Sannoh picked up the champion trophy and that was only the appetizer; the main dish came with the news of Ryota leaving. Was there going to be a desert? He did not know. And he prayed not. How bad can the day get?
Hanamichi finally opened his eyes to see Ayako still gazing in the direction Ryota had left. Ayako had hoped he had stay, but instead he had chose to run away. Her shoulders sagged. He had made up his mind, she was sure, because even her words were useless. She didn't know who could change his mind. Maybe he had given up... finally.
The two figures finally moved slowly back to the stadium. Two tired figures, two depressed figures.
The changing room swung opened. The players lifted their tired head towards the door, hoping to see the return of their captain. But they were disappointed again. Only two of the three who left had came back and there was no Ryota. Mitsui was leaning against the wall arms folded. He was angry that Ryota had to leave, although he had never like him as a captain, he was a very good friend and to lose him just like that was just unforgivable. He wanted to do something, but even Ayako could not make him stay, what could? He did not know but he knew what he had to do, he had to talk to Ryota and change his mind, or at least make him stay for a few more days so that they could have enough time to come up with a plan.
Rukawa stood aloof, away from the rest. He had been shocked by the news, there was no notice or hints before hand that he had expected the team to go the way it was. But now there was a change and the team had lost a good player. His aim of getting the championship in summer might not survive if that was to happen. But Rukawa had other things in mind. He had to tell Hanamichi tonight, this very day. He was afraid that he might get cold feet and back out. He must and he will tell him tonight.
Mitsui picked up his bag and left the still grieving team behind. He stole a look at Hanamichi and saw Rukawa approached him. His heart froze. He knew that Rukawa was making his move despite the Ryota incident and he was moving fast. But Mitsui knew better than to worry about it now, Ryota was something more important now, he would not allow the team to break apart just before he retires. He had choose to leave the choice to Hanamichi and he had prayed that he make a good one.
Rukawa walked up toward the red head and placed a hand on his shoulder.
Rukawa: Are you all right?
Hanamichi: Yeah, I am all right, just depressed that the team is breaking apart.
Rukawa: Want to go get a drink?
Hanamichi: With you?
Rukawa: Anything wrong?
Hanamichi: Hmm... nothing, okay.
The two boys picked up their bags and left the room behind. The rest of the team had began packing up again but their movements were heavy as if they were drained of energy. Indeed, their minds and bodies were already tired out from the game and the shock.
Ayako stood beside her locker her body sagged against it. She was so tired, she had not had a good night rest ever since she knew that he was leaving and the effects of the restless nights were finally showing on her body. She had never felt so tired before, she would collapse into a bed if it was in front of her now. She did not know that she had felt so depressed, she thought she had be able to cope after a while over the lost of their captain. But no, no she did not feel better, but worse as the days went by. And today, it hit a new low when she saw the retreating figure of Ryota into the night.
Mitsui raced into the night sky as fast as his fatigue legs could carry him. He ran all the way to the nearest bus stop and caught a bus taking him all the way to Ryota's home. He stood outside Ryota's house. It was dark inside, no lights, nothing at all. It was quiet, except for the winds. Mitsui walked up to the door and knocked. There was no reply. Mitsui knocked again, harder this time, a loud bang echoed through the neighbourhood. Again, silence greeted him. Mitsui called out from the outside.
Mitsui: Ryota, I know you are inside. Please open the door.
Silence.
Mitsui: Ryota, open the door, if not I will force my way in.
Ryota had run all the way home, tired as he was, he could not sleep. He was spending his last day here in this house, in Kanagawa and he was not going to sleep it away. He sat silently on the sofa, the lights were off, he knew the house too well anyway and he liked the dark, because it resembled his inner self now - dark and cold. He closed his eyes, resting, trying to get the deafening silent out of his mind. He entered a world with loud voices and music. A world of vibrant colours a world that is warm and bright. There was only joy...
Then the banging on the doors disturbed all the visions. Then came a familiar voice. Who was it; the thought ran through his mind. Then it occurred to him that it was Mitsui. No, he was not here to persuade him was he? Maybe he would go away after a while. But he did not, instead the knocking became harder and more urgent and finally the threats of breaking the door down.
Eventually, Ryota submitted to the threats of the boy outside. He picked himself out from the sofa and walked opened the door. A gush of cold wind entered the house, sending shivers down his neck. Mitsui stood outside, rubbing his hands together.
Mitsui: What took you so long?
Mitsui pushed past the other boy with a scowl on his face.
To be continued...
Yeah... coming to an end of the fic... what is going to happen... C&Cs might speed up the process of fic writing! Hope you have enjoyed!
Issei_kun_@hotmail.com
Part: 29/?
Author: Issei
Genre: Yaoi
Paring: MitHanaRu...coming to light ...
Rating: PG
Archive: Sdfic ML and Jem's homepage!
Please ignore any typo errors/ gammer mistakes.
Disclaimer: the characters do not belong to me......dun sue!!
Warning: The characters may be OOC.
Writer's Note: Hello once again to everyone! Hmm... I am wondering if anyone is sill reading this... anyway It is going to end soon... so bear with me... trying my best to write with a busy school day... which means I can only write during the weekends... Hmm anyway I hope you will enjoy the following chapter and do left your C&Cs behind!
Words in * * is action
Words in ^ ^ is character's thoughts
Words in [ ] refer to the setting
Words in ( ) are words by writer...^_______^
Chapter 29
Ryota turned and left the room, closing the door quietly behind him. The rest of the team had looks of shocked and despaired registered on their face. Their captain had told them he wanted out and was going to leave the team for good. No one moved or spoke but only watched the captain leave. Hanamichi stood in a corner watching the scene. Then it occurred to him that it was not right. No one was to leave the team until they graduated. They had gone through so much and now he was opting out. It could not be. Hanamichi made a dash for the door and was out of sight in a flash.
Ryota entered the cool of the night, it was already late winter, the snow on concrete ground was already forming pools of water. Winter was ending, and spring, arriving. Ryota finally slowed down, when he realised that no one was following, he had wanted to get out of the building as soon as possible and avoid everyone. He was not ready to face anyone, never will he ready. He knew he would sway but he did not want to. He wanted to keep to his decision. But he knew that if anyone ask him, be it Ayako or anyone else from the team, he would no longer be firm in his decision. He could beg his parents, but he did not want to. Although they were not a closely knitted family, he still wanted to stay with them, maybe deep down, he had hope that things would change, he might just experience some family warmth.
From a far, Ryota heard some footsteps. They were quick, urgent, searching.
Ryota: Damn, someone is coming after me.
Ryota quickened his pace and walked as fast as he could to the nearest corner. He could hide there for a while. Finally, he made it to the corner undiscovered. Letting out a breath of relief, he finally stopped, leaning against the brick wall.
Voice: Ryota... you can come out now.
A voice caught in his ear. He had been found, discovered. Knowing that it was the end to the hide and seek game, Ryota moved out and came face to face with Hanamichi.
Ryota: Yes, what do you want? And how did you know I was here.
Hanamichi: Your shadow.
Hanamichi pointed to the shadow cast on the floor. Ryota was standing in a pool of streetlight and a dark shadow was formed on the floor. Hanamichi gave Ryota a hard stare, making him so uncomfortable that he looked away.
Ryota: What do you want?
Hanamichi: I am asking you not to leave. Don't you see, the team cannot go on now without a captain. Although I am the tensai and would be able to lead the team, but the team morale would be affected. You cannot leave. And you are my good friend; I hate to see you go!
Ryota: Sakuragi, I don't want to leave either, but I have to. Please do not say anything more; you will sway me from my decision.
Hanamichi: Is there no one that can make you change your mind?
Ryota: No...no one.
Hanamichi: Not even Ayako?
Ryota: No, she won't say a thing knowing her character.
Hanamichi: But if she asked you had stay.
Ryota: I would stay if the whole team ask me to. I will, I can stay if I begged my parents enough, but the point is I detest begging and I don't want to live alone.
Hanamichi: You won't be living alone. You have us. You can move in with one of us you know, and then you can save rental and other stuff.
Hanamichi I really appreciate this. But-
Hanamichi: No buts. You are going to stay!
Ryota: No, I cannot.
Voice: Ryota, do stay. The team need you.
A woman's voice was heard among the voice of the two men. Not a high voice but a soft and clam voice., without a hint of emotion, just in a matter of fact way. Ryota turned and saw Ayako behind there. Now another had come to persuade him and this woman always had the power to change his mind. Would she do it again? He did not know and did not want to know. He just wanted to get away from the two people in front of him.
Ryota: I am sorry, but I got to go.
Ryota turned and at his lightening pace sped into the dark of the winter night.
The other two people stood rooted to the ground. Or rather, could not be bothered to move. No one would be able to catch up with the captain if he runs away. He was quick, very quick. Tired from the search Hanamichi rested his eyes. What a bad day he had, first he watched Sannoh picked up the champion trophy and that was only the appetizer; the main dish came with the news of Ryota leaving. Was there going to be a desert? He did not know. And he prayed not. How bad can the day get?
Hanamichi finally opened his eyes to see Ayako still gazing in the direction Ryota had left. Ayako had hoped he had stay, but instead he had chose to run away. Her shoulders sagged. He had made up his mind, she was sure, because even her words were useless. She didn't know who could change his mind. Maybe he had given up... finally.
The two figures finally moved slowly back to the stadium. Two tired figures, two depressed figures.
The changing room swung opened. The players lifted their tired head towards the door, hoping to see the return of their captain. But they were disappointed again. Only two of the three who left had came back and there was no Ryota. Mitsui was leaning against the wall arms folded. He was angry that Ryota had to leave, although he had never like him as a captain, he was a very good friend and to lose him just like that was just unforgivable. He wanted to do something, but even Ayako could not make him stay, what could? He did not know but he knew what he had to do, he had to talk to Ryota and change his mind, or at least make him stay for a few more days so that they could have enough time to come up with a plan.
Rukawa stood aloof, away from the rest. He had been shocked by the news, there was no notice or hints before hand that he had expected the team to go the way it was. But now there was a change and the team had lost a good player. His aim of getting the championship in summer might not survive if that was to happen. But Rukawa had other things in mind. He had to tell Hanamichi tonight, this very day. He was afraid that he might get cold feet and back out. He must and he will tell him tonight.
Mitsui picked up his bag and left the still grieving team behind. He stole a look at Hanamichi and saw Rukawa approached him. His heart froze. He knew that Rukawa was making his move despite the Ryota incident and he was moving fast. But Mitsui knew better than to worry about it now, Ryota was something more important now, he would not allow the team to break apart just before he retires. He had choose to leave the choice to Hanamichi and he had prayed that he make a good one.
Rukawa walked up toward the red head and placed a hand on his shoulder.
Rukawa: Are you all right?
Hanamichi: Yeah, I am all right, just depressed that the team is breaking apart.
Rukawa: Want to go get a drink?
Hanamichi: With you?
Rukawa: Anything wrong?
Hanamichi: Hmm... nothing, okay.
The two boys picked up their bags and left the room behind. The rest of the team had began packing up again but their movements were heavy as if they were drained of energy. Indeed, their minds and bodies were already tired out from the game and the shock.
Ayako stood beside her locker her body sagged against it. She was so tired, she had not had a good night rest ever since she knew that he was leaving and the effects of the restless nights were finally showing on her body. She had never felt so tired before, she would collapse into a bed if it was in front of her now. She did not know that she had felt so depressed, she thought she had be able to cope after a while over the lost of their captain. But no, no she did not feel better, but worse as the days went by. And today, it hit a new low when she saw the retreating figure of Ryota into the night.
Mitsui raced into the night sky as fast as his fatigue legs could carry him. He ran all the way to the nearest bus stop and caught a bus taking him all the way to Ryota's home. He stood outside Ryota's house. It was dark inside, no lights, nothing at all. It was quiet, except for the winds. Mitsui walked up to the door and knocked. There was no reply. Mitsui knocked again, harder this time, a loud bang echoed through the neighbourhood. Again, silence greeted him. Mitsui called out from the outside.
Mitsui: Ryota, I know you are inside. Please open the door.
Silence.
Mitsui: Ryota, open the door, if not I will force my way in.
Ryota had run all the way home, tired as he was, he could not sleep. He was spending his last day here in this house, in Kanagawa and he was not going to sleep it away. He sat silently on the sofa, the lights were off, he knew the house too well anyway and he liked the dark, because it resembled his inner self now - dark and cold. He closed his eyes, resting, trying to get the deafening silent out of his mind. He entered a world with loud voices and music. A world of vibrant colours a world that is warm and bright. There was only joy...
Then the banging on the doors disturbed all the visions. Then came a familiar voice. Who was it; the thought ran through his mind. Then it occurred to him that it was Mitsui. No, he was not here to persuade him was he? Maybe he would go away after a while. But he did not, instead the knocking became harder and more urgent and finally the threats of breaking the door down.
Eventually, Ryota submitted to the threats of the boy outside. He picked himself out from the sofa and walked opened the door. A gush of cold wind entered the house, sending shivers down his neck. Mitsui stood outside, rubbing his hands together.
Mitsui: What took you so long?
Mitsui pushed past the other boy with a scowl on his face.
To be continued...
Yeah... coming to an end of the fic... what is going to happen... C&Cs might speed up the process of fic writing! Hope you have enjoyed!
Issei_kun_@hotmail.com