Separating Despite of Love
by Rien
Chapter Seven: Farther Apart
After that day, the Rukawa shitenai didn't watch anymore when we practice. When I walk on the corridors, some of the women glared at me. At least they are not saying anything to me, I mussed and smiled to myself. Rukawa's still protective about me, like a mother hen.
I felt walking on one weekend that lead me to a coffee shop. I saw Koshino and sendoh snuggling to each other as they talk. I smiled at the couple. They saw me and motioned for me to join them. I went inside and I imediately smelled the scent of coffee lingering in the air. I ordered coffee for myself and sipped it slowly.
"So how's life, Sakuragi?" Koshino asked.
"Fine, everything is fine..." I said.
"I think Koshino is asking about you and Rukawa" Sendoh interjected. Koshino blushed a bit.
"We're fine. We still each other and we are still friends, why do the both of you ask?"
"Oh, nothing, we just want to know..." Koshino said.
We talked about the upcoming tournament and everything about them. It's either Koshino petting Sendoh's spiky air or Sendoh pecking his cheek or they would both going to whisper some things and start to giggle. It's a wonder that no ants gather around them to feast on their sweetness. Then memories flooded my mind once again and all I can see me and a certain raven haired boy cuddling with each other.
"Ne, Sakuragi-kun..." Sendoh said, snapping me out from my reverie.
"Hm?"
"Do you still love Rukawa?"
I nodded in response. Koshino and Sendoh looked at each other and smiled. I wondered what that smile was for.
"Do you think Rukawa is still in love you?" I shrugged. i know I can't answer for him. His feelings are no concern or mine, not anymore. Sendoh shifted the topic.
As the morning turned into afternoon, I found myself walking towards the park. I sat on one of the swings and tried to revive some memories in that place. The place where Rukawa pushed him for fun. They laughed like children and really having fun. I pulled myself together and went home.
The following week, I was shocked that Anzai sensei permitted Rukawa to train in America. It was announced by Ayako in one of the practices we had. That left my heart into million pieces. I didn't know what to do then. Memories I have with Rukawa flashed through my head and the tears threatened to fall. I blinked them away and smiled at Rukawa who was looking grim.
After practice, we walked in silence, not knowing what to say with each other. I wanted to say something like 'goodluck' or 'be careful' but I didn't trust my voice for it may betray me. we stopped on my house. I turned to face him and smiled sadly.
"When are you leaving, Rukawa?" I dared to ask. I knew in my heart that I had to know.
"The day after..." he only said not meeting my eyes.
"Well, good luck in the States ok?" I said and turned around to enter in my home. I closed the door and left him there standing alone, like me, I know I'm going to be alone again.
The day of his flight came too fast and I regretted that I didn't spend him the remaining time we were together before he left. The whole team was there to give him blessings of save journey. I remained silent and looked at him, memorizing his features. He turned to look at me and approached me.
"Sakuragi..." I only smiled. "...I'll come back okay? Wait for me, alright?"
"Why would I wait for you?!?! Go! See if I care!" I shouted. I immediately clamped my mouth shut and turned around. Tears are now pouring and I can't stop them. I felt two strong arms encircled my waist.
"I love you, Hana..." he whispered then let go.
I turned and saw him grabbed his bag and ran towads the boarding area. My tears are still steaking in my face as Kogure patted my back in comfort.
"He'll come back Sakuragi-kun..." he said. I looked at him and smiled.
"Well, he better come back..."
by Rien
Chapter Seven: Farther Apart
After that day, the Rukawa shitenai didn't watch anymore when we practice. When I walk on the corridors, some of the women glared at me. At least they are not saying anything to me, I mussed and smiled to myself. Rukawa's still protective about me, like a mother hen.
I felt walking on one weekend that lead me to a coffee shop. I saw Koshino and sendoh snuggling to each other as they talk. I smiled at the couple. They saw me and motioned for me to join them. I went inside and I imediately smelled the scent of coffee lingering in the air. I ordered coffee for myself and sipped it slowly.
"So how's life, Sakuragi?" Koshino asked.
"Fine, everything is fine..." I said.
"I think Koshino is asking about you and Rukawa" Sendoh interjected. Koshino blushed a bit.
"We're fine. We still each other and we are still friends, why do the both of you ask?"
"Oh, nothing, we just want to know..." Koshino said.
We talked about the upcoming tournament and everything about them. It's either Koshino petting Sendoh's spiky air or Sendoh pecking his cheek or they would both going to whisper some things and start to giggle. It's a wonder that no ants gather around them to feast on their sweetness. Then memories flooded my mind once again and all I can see me and a certain raven haired boy cuddling with each other.
"Ne, Sakuragi-kun..." Sendoh said, snapping me out from my reverie.
"Hm?"
"Do you still love Rukawa?"
I nodded in response. Koshino and Sendoh looked at each other and smiled. I wondered what that smile was for.
"Do you think Rukawa is still in love you?" I shrugged. i know I can't answer for him. His feelings are no concern or mine, not anymore. Sendoh shifted the topic.
As the morning turned into afternoon, I found myself walking towards the park. I sat on one of the swings and tried to revive some memories in that place. The place where Rukawa pushed him for fun. They laughed like children and really having fun. I pulled myself together and went home.
The following week, I was shocked that Anzai sensei permitted Rukawa to train in America. It was announced by Ayako in one of the practices we had. That left my heart into million pieces. I didn't know what to do then. Memories I have with Rukawa flashed through my head and the tears threatened to fall. I blinked them away and smiled at Rukawa who was looking grim.
After practice, we walked in silence, not knowing what to say with each other. I wanted to say something like 'goodluck' or 'be careful' but I didn't trust my voice for it may betray me. we stopped on my house. I turned to face him and smiled sadly.
"When are you leaving, Rukawa?" I dared to ask. I knew in my heart that I had to know.
"The day after..." he only said not meeting my eyes.
"Well, good luck in the States ok?" I said and turned around to enter in my home. I closed the door and left him there standing alone, like me, I know I'm going to be alone again.
The day of his flight came too fast and I regretted that I didn't spend him the remaining time we were together before he left. The whole team was there to give him blessings of save journey. I remained silent and looked at him, memorizing his features. He turned to look at me and approached me.
"Sakuragi..." I only smiled. "...I'll come back okay? Wait for me, alright?"
"Why would I wait for you?!?! Go! See if I care!" I shouted. I immediately clamped my mouth shut and turned around. Tears are now pouring and I can't stop them. I felt two strong arms encircled my waist.
"I love you, Hana..." he whispered then let go.
I turned and saw him grabbed his bag and ran towads the boarding area. My tears are still steaking in my face as Kogure patted my back in comfort.
"He'll come back Sakuragi-kun..." he said. I looked at him and smiled.
"Well, he better come back..."