Title: Nothing Last Forever

Author: Rings of Saturn

Genre: Romance/Angst

Pairings: Ruhana/HanaRu, slight MitKo and SenKosh

Status: 1/ ? (probably 10)

Rating: PG -13

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing but Rukawa!!!! *Immediately, Rukawa fans start appearing* NO, HE DOESN'T BELONG TO YOU, HE'S MINE!!!!!! *And they start chucking murdering tools at the author, me* Ah!!!!!! Sorry, I own nothing but the plot! Help!!!!

A/N: Stupid disclaimer, anyway, I read this other story and it gave me the idea for this story. Hope you like it! The plot maybe a bit confusing since there something about Hanamichi, but it's a secret :D The story starts after Sakuragi recovers from his back wound and they are training for the Winter Competition. It's my first SD fic!!! PLEASE R&R!!!!

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Chapter One: Flick of Emotion


ANOTHER TYPICAL DAY AT SHOHOKU HIGH



"Baka kitsune! How dare you take the ball off from the mighty Tensai!" Sakuragi's loud echoing voice was heard after only 10 minutes into training.

"Do'ahou," the famous one-line was of course said by the one and only Rukawa Kaede, the ace of Shohoku high.

"TE~ME..." *PUNCH* "I didn't started it Gori! It's all the fox's fault!" Rubbing the sore spot where Akagi had landed his punch, he quickly earned another punch. "OH!"

"That's for calling me Gori! Now get back to practice!" Akagi bellowed the last few words to the team, and the game resume (but of course, the game had to be paused every now and then with the numerous fights Rukawa and Sakuragi have). Finally after many gruesome fights between the two eternal enemies, the practice ended. Everyone left home to clear up the wounds they receive from the two madmen, leaving the two troublemakers to clean up the gym.

"Remember to lock the doors before you leave!" Kogure said to the Rukawa and left with Mitsui, hand in hand. *How cute!!! Go Mitsui!!!*

Sakuragi finished his half of the gym first and without changing, grabbed his gym bad and left, leaving only Rukawa behind.

God, the damn headache is starting again, I better get back soon or else... Before Sakuragi could think of the possibilities, his legs gave away and he tripped and landed flat on his face. Great, I'll die of shame if anyone see me, the mighty tensai, like this, especially that Kitsune...

"What are you doing, do'ahou?" The familiar coldness in the voice rang though Sakuragi ears, great, it has to be Rukawa.

"None of your business! Go away!" Trying his best to keep his cool, Sakuragi manage to sit from his position. "I don't need your..." But before he can even get up, his head started to throb again and the pain caused him to grasp out and the last thing he remembered was staring into the worried dark orbs of Rukawa before blackness took hold of him.

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"Sensei, is he alright?" After Sakuragi fainted, Rukawa had carried him to the nearest clinic (with lots of difficulties of course, you can't imagine how heavy Sakuragi weighs). Now Sakuragi was sleeping soundly on the soft bed.

"Well, I'm not sure what caused his headache, but he seems ok now," the doctor said shortly and left the room leaving the two players behind.

Rukawa walked over to the bed and sat down on the chair next to it and stared at the red-head. "Do'ahou..." He muttered softly, and before he could stop himself he hands reached up and slowly caress the sleeping boy's face. Slowly, the eyes of the sleeping form fluttered open, and it blinked few more times. Rukawa quickly withdrew his hand and tried desperately to hide his tomato face *kawaii!*.

"Where the hell am I?" Sitting up, Sakuragi was glad that headache has ceased a bit, but was shocked to find the fox-boy next to him. "Wh-What are you doing here?"

"Do'ahou *don't he ever get tried of saying that?*, I brought you here," Rukawa said casually and the blush had disappeared behind the mask.

"Oh..." Not sure if he should thank the kitsune or not, Sakuragi just stared at his hands and was trying to ignore the new growing pain in his head.

There were few minutes of silence as either of the boy know what to say.

"Get up, we're going," Rukawa suddenly headed for the door and waited for Sakuragi to come.

"Go...? We..? Where...?"

"Home," as if it's the most obvious thing in the world, Rukawa just shrugged and walked out of the door. Seeing no choice and that Rukawa still have Sakuragi's gym bag, Sakuragi followed after Rukawa. The first few step still brought pain into his head but he push the pain away and staggered outside.

Outside, Rukawa was leaning on his bike and waiting for Sakuragi, and miraculously he wasn't asleep. He looks so kawaii under the moonlight..... How I wish I could brush my hand though those silky hair... WHAT????? WHAT THE HECK AM I THINKING???? This is Rukawa Kaede for god's sake!!!! My headache must have caused me to lose my mind. I can't possibly like that fox-boy!

"Get on." Rukawa pointed to the extra seat on his back and waited for Sakuragi to get on. Reluctantly, Sakuragi got on the bike, blushing at the thought of being so close to Rukawa, since there way noway he could get home without fainting. Rukawa got the bicycle and started paddling, "hold on."

Hold on...? To what? You? Seeing no handers of whatever, Sakuragi cling onto Rukawa's shirt. Hey, he feel really warm... Ku'so! The ice king can't be warm! Why is he so nice to me all of the sudden anyway? He's not sleeping either!!! And... really, he back feels really soft and warm... Couldn't resist the temptation anyway, Sakuragi cuddled closer to Rukawa and wrapped his arm around Rukawa's slim waist. Unnoticed by Sakuragi, Rukawa's lips moved to form a small smile. *I should shut up, I can't believe I wrote those bits!* Feeling comfortable, Sakuragi drifted into a dreamless sleep *hey, it's the other way around! It should be Rukawa sleeping!*.

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"Sakuragi, we are here," Rukawa whispered in Sakuragi's ear, waking the sleeping boy from his marshmallow land.

"Huh? Oh, thanks, kitsune," rubbing his eyes, Sakuragi waved goodbye to Rukawa and went inside his home. He had forgot to ask, how did Rukawa know where he lives?

Inside the house, Sakuragi put down his bag and trudge slowly upstairs to his room. He could barely make it when he collapse on to his bed. This is getting worse, I could barely stand! I'll have to see Doc. Lina again tomorrow. Under the moonlight, Sakuragi saw the photo on his study table. It was of him 6 years ago. He was in his father's arm who had the other arm around a beautiful young women. Mother... It was the last photo of his mother, the last photo where his mother had smiled and laughed. Tears welled up in Sakuragi's eyes but he push them back. What am I going to do, mum...? Am I going to be the same as you?

Pushing that thought away, Sakuragi chose to sleep, the last face he remember was seeing the painful expression of his mother before she pass away. He remembered clearly the last thing she said, the last few words...

"Nothing last forever, Hana-chan, remember that..."

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Yah! Finished! I finished in few hours so there may be a lot of mistakes. Anyway, is it a bit weird? I'm only writing this story cause I want to try to write angst for once and have something to do when I'm feeling depress. Anyway, I hope you enjoy and the story about Hanamichi will be reveal later on!!!!

R&R!!!!!!!

Rings Of Saturn:P