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Chapter IV: I'LL BE WAITING 4U!!

~ Airport ~

It was 4:50 pm fifteen more minutes and Keichi will be leaving she was sitting on a chair waiting for her flight. She leans on the chair and closes her eyes thinking about...

Kaede. Keichi whispered.

She was thinking about Rukawa and she misses him so very much. Ever since they were parted she keeps on thinking about him day and night non stop. There are nights that she can't sleep because of him and when she was sleeping he was still there in her dreams. There are also nights when all she can do was cry until she falls asleep still thinking about him because she knew she can't be with him again and she would never see her again There are also times when she thought she is insane, she has meet Kaede only three days ago and now she is already head over heels for him.

And during work she was usually not in herself there are times she would do wrong things during photo shoots and during rehearsals. Keichi has never felt so happy in her life, she is happy with her work but when she was with Rukawa she felt different kind of happiness, happiness that she has is been looking for in long time. She wanted again to be with Rukawa to go out with him and to play basketball again. But now she can't do that, she is leaving in fifteen minutes and even she wants to see Rukawa for the last time there is nothing she can do.

Keichi never had that fun with anybody except for Rukawa who she accidentally met and after a day with him she has fallen in love with him. Fate brought them together but the time was too short for them and before they can even be together they were already separated.

I won't see him. Kaede... Keichi whispered as tears fall from her eyes.

Ms. Ten'ou we must go. Her manager said.

Keichi quickly wipes her tears away and stand up. She makes her way to the plane she can hear her screaming fans and all the reporters and photographers around her. She forces herself to smile at them and wave her hand at them. She looks at the crowd in front of her, she tried to roam her eyes around hoping to see Rukawa but she was disappointed because she wasn't able to see him. With a sad and depressed face she walks away and when she is about to enter the door leading to the plane.

KEICHI WAIT!!!! Somebody yelled.

Keichi's eyes went wide she knows that voice very well so she look around to see if she is hearing right and she wasn't hallucinating.

Kaede. please be here. Kaede.Keichi whispered as she looks around and her eyes was starting to water.

Out from the crowd Rukawa came out looking at Keichi and he was still catching his breath.

Keichi wait!!! I need to talk to you!!! Rukawa exclaimed.

Keichi's face brightens when she saw Rukawa at the crowd and her tears started to fall. She felt very happy to see him again and she saw Rukawa smile at her but when Rukawa tried to go to her the guards stoped him from going nearer Keichi but Rukawa is too tall for them and he is very persistent. And there is no one who can stop him from talking to Keichi; he would do anything just to talk with Keichi again.

Sorry sir but fans are not allowed to go beyond this line, please stay there. The guard said.

Wait!! Keichi exclaimed. He is not my fan he is my friend, very close friend... let him in. Keichi said as she wipes her tears.

The guards let Rukawa in and Rukawa quickly approaches Keichi. All the people were looking at Rukawa thinking what is this very tall and good- looking guy had to do with Keichi.

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Sakuragi, Mitsui, Miyagi, Akagi, Kogure, Ayako and Haruko were on their way to a snack bar to eat when they pass by the store that sells TV sets and other appliances. At that time the news about Keich Ten'ou who was on the airport was being shown on the news but no one has noticed it except for Sakuragi and he was shocked on what he saw in the news.

KITSUNEEEE!!! Kitsune is on TV!!! Sakuragi exclaimed.

The others quickly look at the TV and were surprised when they saw Rukawa on TV in front of Keichi Ten'ou.

Is that Rukawa?! Ayako asked.

Yes that's Rukawa!!! Mitsui said.

What is he doing there?! Miyagi asked.

He is talking with Keichi Ten'ou!!! Haruko said.

But how did he?! Kogure asked.

~~ ** ~~

Rukawa was just standing in front of Keichi and he was quiet because he doesn't know what to do or say to Keichi.

Kaede you came!! Keichi said with a smile on her face.

Yes. I.. You see. Ummmm... Rukawa said anxiously.

Rukawa doesn't' know what to say he never been in this kind of situation before and there are so many people looking at them. Rukawa inhales and gathers his guts to talk. He gets something from his pocket and handed it to Keichi.

This is my hanky. Keichi said in surprised.

It was the handkerchief she tied on Rukawa's leg on the first time they met.

I just came to give you that and to say thank you. Rukawa said nervously.

Thank you Kaede. I'm very glad you came and I am able to see you for the last time. Keichi said with a very sweet voice.

~~ ** ~~

Why is that Kitsune with Keichi the super star!!!! Sakuragi exclaimed.

Does Keichi Ten'ou know Rukaw?! Ayako asked.

How did they meet?! Haruko asked.

All their eyes where glued in the television as they watches Rukawa at the airport with the most popular teen star and they doesn't know how in the world Rukawa got there.

~~ ** ~~

Ms. Ten'ou we must go. Keichi's manager said.

I have to go Kaede. sayonara and arigato gozaimasu!!! Keichi said as she turns her back against Rukawa. She was happy now to see Rukawa again for the last time. She would never forget him. never.

But before Keichi can make her first step away from Rukawa he stops him and holds her hand. Keichi stops and looks at Rukawa who was starring at the floor he can't look directly to Keichi.

I also came here to tell you.. That. I. I. Rukawa can't say what he wanted to say.

Ms. Ten'ou your plane is waiting. we must go!! Her manager said again.

Kaede I must go! Keichi said and she removes her hand from Rukawa's grip.

And Keichi started to walk away.

Rukawa come on tell her!! Stop being a wimp!! Tell her before she leaves!! Rukawa shouted to his self. Rukawa look up, he takes a deep breath and.

AISHITERU KEICHI TEN'OU!! Rukawa shouted.

Keichi stop from walking when she heard Rukawa yelled. She felt her heart stop from beating and slowly she looks at Rukawa.

I LOVE YOU KEICHI!! I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!! Rukawa yelled again.

~~ ** ~~

WHAT?! DID HE SAY HE LOVES HER!!! The whole Shohoku team exclaimed.

There eyes went wide and it almost drop to the floor because they are so shocked on what Rukawa said.

~~ ** ~~

Keichi was surprised and was very happy to hear that Rukawa loves her because she too feels the same way for Rukawa. All the people around them were so surprised on what Rukawa said. Rukawa was also surprised to his self he never said I love you to anybody and when he finally did he did it, he did it on TV where all the people can see and hear he. And he didn't said it to just anybody he said it to a super star.

~~ ** ~~

People around them were looking at them, Sakuragi almost burry his face on the TV while the others can't move from where they are standing as if they are iced from where they are. Haruko was surprise too and it hurts her.

~~ ** ~~

Rukawa walks toward Keichi and he holds her hand with a sweet smile on her face. Keichi can't say a single word as tears started to fall from her eyes. Rukawa wipes her tears with his fingers and caresses her cheeks.

Aishiteru Keichi. I love you my love!! Rukawa said.

Then Rukawa did one the thing he had never done before to anybody even to his parents he kisses Keichi on the lips. Keichi's eyes widened it was the first time a person kiss her on the lips she didn't refuse and kiss Rukawa back. All the people around them were so surprised to what they saw. Photographers are taking picture of the two while kissing. The people around them were clapping their hands, they are all very happy for Keichi and Rukawa.

~~ ** ~~

HE KISSED HER!!!! They all exclaimed.

Up to now Ayako, Haruko, Akagi, Mitsui, Sakuragi, Miyagi and Kogure can't believe on what is happening. How Rukawa got there in the airport, he even said I love you to Keichi and lastly he kissed her!!

I can't believe that Rukawa he is full of surprises. Miyagi said as he shook his head in disbelief.

Rukawa. Haruko said and she was so shocked.

~~ ** ~~

Rukawa kept the kiss simple but very sweet even how much he wanted to kiss Keichi and not to stop he can't because he know Keichi is leaving and many people are waiting for her and many people are watching them as well so he pulled away from her.

Keichi I love you so much!! Rukawa said again as he looks into her eyes.

Keichi was overwhelmed with so much happiness she never thought this would happen. All she wanted was to see Rukawa for the last time and she was contented that he came but she never expected this to happen. She never thought Rukawa loves her and she never thought he would kiss her. Keichi was very glad and she could not ask for anything else.

I love you too Kaede!! Keichi said as hugs Rukawa.

Rukawa has never felt this happy in his entire life and he was so thankful to hear that Keichi loves him as well and he hugged her tighter but at same time he felt sad because he knew she would be leaving.

Keichi will you come back to me?! Rukawa asked as he pulls away from her. But if you can't it's ok with me. I understa -- but Keichi interrupted him.

Will you wait for me?! Keichi asked.

Rukawa felt his heart skip with so much happiness he hugged Kiechi once again and lifted her into the air while he turns around.

YES!! YES!! I I'll wait for you my love!! I WILL WAIT FOR YOU!! Rukawa exclaimed as he turn around with Keichi in his arms.

Hahahaha. Kaede put me down. I might faint and I won't be able to leave!! Keichi said as she laughs.

Rukawa stopped from turning but he didn't put Keichi down and looks at her.

Nice idea!! Rukawa said and gave Keichi as mischievous smile.

Oh no Kaede. please don't turn me arou -- but before she can finish talking Rukawa started to turn around again while Keichi laughs and hugs to him tighter. She doesn't mind getting dizzy because she knew Rukawa is there for her.

Then finally Rukawa put her down and looks at her once again.

I love you and I'll wait for you even it takes one year, two years even ten years. I'll wait for you!! Rukawa said.

Keichi didn't say anything and gets something from her knapsack.

I want you to have this. Keichi said as she puts an earring on Rukawa's ear.

Rukawa was surprised. it was the same earring as the one Keichi was wearing on her right ear.

I can't take this. it's so -- but Keichi didn't let him finish.

Please Kaede take it. it is a proof that I will comeback. Keichi said as she holds Rukawa's hand.

You don't have to give this to me. you don't have to give me any proof; I'll wait for you because I trust you and I love you. I know you will come back to me. Rukawa said.

Arigatou Kaede and I trust and love you too but please I want you to have this because I want you to always remember me.always remember that I love you. keep it until I came back. please. Keichi said as she squeezes Rukawa's hand.

Arigatou, my love!! Rukawa said as he kisses Keichi for the last time.

Rukawa watches as Keichi walks away from him. He felt sad to see her leave but he knew she would be back, he doesn't care when but he'll wait for her even it takes forever and when that day comes he won't never let her leave again. They would be together forever.

I'll be waiting for you, my love. Rukawa whispered.