Chapter 9
Sakuragi woke up with a blissful smile on his face. He can't believe that lady luck had finally smiled down on him. All he had lately was bad luck. He counted all the misfits in his head. One, Haruko had finally made it clear that all she wants to be is friends. Two, he rebounded back with a two timing smiley. Then lastly, he had a jealous fit with the ex of his current flame. Sakuragi was so glad that all of them were over now. He had gone through the worst time of his life, so now he was hoping that this would be the best time of his life.
Sakuragi's smile widened. [Of course, I'll have the best time of my life! I have Rukawa now.] He thought to himself as he felt the urge to sing his tensai song. He crossed the idea. Rukawa never wanted to be disturbed in his sleep. The least he could do for his Kaede was to let him sleep in peace. He looked down on him and kissed him on the forehead. [Maybe I should surprise him. It's our first official day together!] Getting excited by his own genius, Sakuragi gathered his clothes that had been discarded that night and started dressing up. [Hehehe... I promise you, you'll have a blast!] Sakuragi took one last look at Rukawa's sleeping form before heading out.
"Oi, Akira! Earth to Akira!" Koshino waved his hands in front of Sendoh's stoic face. Koshino's patience was getting stretched to its limit. The nerve of Sendoh to call early in the morning to ask for a favor! He barely had the time to brush his teeth and when he comes to the meeting place, Sendoh had not yet arrived. He arrives almost half an hour late now he's staring out to space. [Really. Why do I stick up to him in the first place? Well, you do know all to well.] A mischievous voice in his head says. Koshino shook his head as he stirred the coffee in front of him. [Well, I will take one stab at a decent conversation, if I get nothing I'm bailing out.] With determination, Hiroaki opened his mouth to say something but Sendoh beat him to it.
"Hey, you know what? I've thought about what you said to me." Sendoh proclaimed suddenly. Koshino knitted his brows. He was confused.
"What are you talking about?"
"You know, when you said I've paid them already for hurting them and they've already gone overboard."
"So? What are you getting at?" Koshino asked getting impatient. Sendoh can be really long-winded sometimes.
"I just want a truce. Give them a taste of their own medicine before I move on."
"A taste of their own medicine? What do you mean? You'll go masquerading as what? Santa Claus?" Koshino asked him sarcastically. Clearly he doesn't like Sendoh's idea one bit. [Really, this guy don't know when to stop! Doesn't he realize he could be murdered by those two?]
"Hahaha. Funny. Well, now that I know what they are doing is just hoax, I see it very funny."
"You're twisted you know that?"
"Me? Well, I just want to share it with the others." Sendoh said playfully.
"You realize that what you're doing is suicidal?"
"No, besides I will have the team and a bunch of other guys deserving to watch the play, with me. I think that's enough guards." Koshino shook his head. [Might as well give in now, he'll just wear me down until I end up agreeing anyway. It'll save me a lot of energy and time.]
"Alright already, if you really want to do this then do it. Just don't expect me to help you convince Uozomi-sempai!" Sendoh smiled at him sweetly.
"Don't worry. You're presence is good enough."
Sakuragi was up and about preparing things in school. He had a surprise for Rukawa, and he hopes the kitsune appreciates it after all the trouble he had gone through. He sweat dropped and impulsively protected his head when he remembered his conversation with the Rukawa Brigade.
"Hey guys! Can I ask you a favor?"
"A favor? Why would we do you a favor?" The three girls screeched at his eras. [Really! These girls could easily beat me in a shouting contest!]
"Eh.. Ano, it's because it's really for Rukawa."
"Rukawa?" They sighed breathily.
"Uhuh. I just want you to...." Sakuragi whispered into their eagerly waiting ears.
"WHAT? REPEAT THAT!!!" He waved his arms exaggeratedly to hush them down.
"Keep it down! Really it's true that...." WHACK.WHACK.WHACK.
"YOU LIAR!!! IT'S NOT TRUE!!!" The girls continued whacking him. [Damn! They easily beat the punks I usually beat at the streets!] Getting very frustrated he reached in his pocket to show the girls something.
"What the.. it is really? You didn't steal it or anything did you?" They eyed Sakuragi suspiciously.
"Of course not! He practically never removes it!" Hanamichi tucked it back in as the girls look practically drooling over the sight of it.
"So will you help me or not?" The Rukawa Brigade made a little pep talk then returned to him grudgingly.
"Since were all loyal fans, okay. We just don't understand his taste though. Pretty ugly." With that they walked away.
Sakuragi shook his head. [Really, the things I do for him.] That's not all, he also had to endure the team and the gundam's taunting.
"REALLY?!" Miyagi asked him raising his eyebrows comically.
"Yes. It's true!! Do I look like lying?" Sakuragi was really tempted to bring upon Miyagi his famous head butt, but decided against it. He really needed their cooperation.
"Well yes!" Missy said slinging his arms over my shoulder. I grit my teeth in frustration.
"Ne, Sashi-kun, Sakuragi-kun look like he's telling the truth." Kogure said while smiling at his koi.
"Megane-kun! Thank you! At least you believe the tensai!"
"But... Rukawa-kun? We know you hate each other's guts." Miyagi commented. Ayako nodded in agreement which made the latter blush.
"Well, people change you guys. So will you help me?" Sakuragi said in a pleading voice, as he tried his best to have a puppy dog expression.
"Alright. It should be fun! Right guys?" Missy askes.
"Yeah!!!"
"Hehehe... Sakuragi's really head over heels over a certain kitsune!!" Yohei said as he heard all the commotion inside. The three stooges snickered at his side while his team looks at him like he finally hit puberty.
"URUSAI!!!"
[Well, that care of it! All I need to do now is to wait until my kitsune arrives!] Sakuragi thought to himself happily as he sang his tensai song.
Sendoh was late for practice. Uozomi's ears were practically steaming with anger.
"That Sendoh! I swear I'll skin him alive when he arrives." The boss ape yelled as he scanned the street for a sign of a spike haired lad. Then as if on magic he appeared.
"SENDOH! GET YOUR BUTT IN HERE!!!" He yelled angrily.
"How many times do I have to tell you not to be late for practice?"
"Well, I'm not really late. I just skip exercise!"
"That's a lame excuse!"
"I know. But I do have a reason why I'm late." Sendoh said. Uozomi raised his brows.
"What is it? It better be reasonable." Sendoh motioned to Koshino. Koshino nodded and whistled. About ten persons came barging in. Uozomi's eyes bulged. The nerve of Sendoh to bring them to practice. What if they came here to spy or something? [Is all that hair gel, affecting his tiny, little brain?] Uozomi clapped his hands on Sendoh's arm and stirred him to a private place.
"What is all this ruckus? What are the Kainan and Shoyo's doing here?"
"I invited them. Besides they won't be staying here. We'll go to Shohoku anyway."
"Shohoku?" Uozomi asked confused.
"Yeah. Were going to see a play."
"A play?"
"Yeah. You're invited too! Well, that is if you don't want to miss this once in a life time performance!" With that Sendoh left along with his collected players. Uozomi looked at them and contemplated. [What the hell! It could be really exciting or what!] He motioned for his teammates to dress up and told them to go to Shohoku while he followed Sendoh out.
Rukawa woke up and frowned when he realized Hanamichi had already gone. [And I thought this would be an unbelievable day.] He thought sadly as he dressed up and went down to the kitchen. He was surprised to see a rose lying on top of the table, a note has also been left. It read: To my Kitsune, Sorry I didn't wait for you to wake up. I have to attend to some minor things, but I've left you breakfast! You have to eat it or else you'll get my feelings hurt! Anyway, I'll wait for you at school in your classroom. I'll be counting the minutes till we meet. Love, the tensai.
Rukawa felt his mouth turning into a smile. Sakuragi's really sweet and thoughtful. [To think that I thought of his as a dumb person.] He turned his attention to the plate of bacon and eggs. [Of course I'll eat it! Anything you cook is great!] He savored every bite and left the plate at the sink. He grabbed his things and went out. Rukawa opened his door and let out a shriek. [HE can't be here!]
"Ohayo, Kaede-kun! Surprised you, didn't I?" Fujima smiled at him cheekily as he placed the bunch of roses and a toy in Rukawa's outstretched hands.
Sakuragi woke up with a blissful smile on his face. He can't believe that lady luck had finally smiled down on him. All he had lately was bad luck. He counted all the misfits in his head. One, Haruko had finally made it clear that all she wants to be is friends. Two, he rebounded back with a two timing smiley. Then lastly, he had a jealous fit with the ex of his current flame. Sakuragi was so glad that all of them were over now. He had gone through the worst time of his life, so now he was hoping that this would be the best time of his life.
Sakuragi's smile widened. [Of course, I'll have the best time of my life! I have Rukawa now.] He thought to himself as he felt the urge to sing his tensai song. He crossed the idea. Rukawa never wanted to be disturbed in his sleep. The least he could do for his Kaede was to let him sleep in peace. He looked down on him and kissed him on the forehead. [Maybe I should surprise him. It's our first official day together!] Getting excited by his own genius, Sakuragi gathered his clothes that had been discarded that night and started dressing up. [Hehehe... I promise you, you'll have a blast!] Sakuragi took one last look at Rukawa's sleeping form before heading out.
"Oi, Akira! Earth to Akira!" Koshino waved his hands in front of Sendoh's stoic face. Koshino's patience was getting stretched to its limit. The nerve of Sendoh to call early in the morning to ask for a favor! He barely had the time to brush his teeth and when he comes to the meeting place, Sendoh had not yet arrived. He arrives almost half an hour late now he's staring out to space. [Really. Why do I stick up to him in the first place? Well, you do know all to well.] A mischievous voice in his head says. Koshino shook his head as he stirred the coffee in front of him. [Well, I will take one stab at a decent conversation, if I get nothing I'm bailing out.] With determination, Hiroaki opened his mouth to say something but Sendoh beat him to it.
"Hey, you know what? I've thought about what you said to me." Sendoh proclaimed suddenly. Koshino knitted his brows. He was confused.
"What are you talking about?"
"You know, when you said I've paid them already for hurting them and they've already gone overboard."
"So? What are you getting at?" Koshino asked getting impatient. Sendoh can be really long-winded sometimes.
"I just want a truce. Give them a taste of their own medicine before I move on."
"A taste of their own medicine? What do you mean? You'll go masquerading as what? Santa Claus?" Koshino asked him sarcastically. Clearly he doesn't like Sendoh's idea one bit. [Really, this guy don't know when to stop! Doesn't he realize he could be murdered by those two?]
"Hahaha. Funny. Well, now that I know what they are doing is just hoax, I see it very funny."
"You're twisted you know that?"
"Me? Well, I just want to share it with the others." Sendoh said playfully.
"You realize that what you're doing is suicidal?"
"No, besides I will have the team and a bunch of other guys deserving to watch the play, with me. I think that's enough guards." Koshino shook his head. [Might as well give in now, he'll just wear me down until I end up agreeing anyway. It'll save me a lot of energy and time.]
"Alright already, if you really want to do this then do it. Just don't expect me to help you convince Uozomi-sempai!" Sendoh smiled at him sweetly.
"Don't worry. You're presence is good enough."
Sakuragi was up and about preparing things in school. He had a surprise for Rukawa, and he hopes the kitsune appreciates it after all the trouble he had gone through. He sweat dropped and impulsively protected his head when he remembered his conversation with the Rukawa Brigade.
"Hey guys! Can I ask you a favor?"
"A favor? Why would we do you a favor?" The three girls screeched at his eras. [Really! These girls could easily beat me in a shouting contest!]
"Eh.. Ano, it's because it's really for Rukawa."
"Rukawa?" They sighed breathily.
"Uhuh. I just want you to...." Sakuragi whispered into their eagerly waiting ears.
"WHAT? REPEAT THAT!!!" He waved his arms exaggeratedly to hush them down.
"Keep it down! Really it's true that...." WHACK.WHACK.WHACK.
"YOU LIAR!!! IT'S NOT TRUE!!!" The girls continued whacking him. [Damn! They easily beat the punks I usually beat at the streets!] Getting very frustrated he reached in his pocket to show the girls something.
"What the.. it is really? You didn't steal it or anything did you?" They eyed Sakuragi suspiciously.
"Of course not! He practically never removes it!" Hanamichi tucked it back in as the girls look practically drooling over the sight of it.
"So will you help me or not?" The Rukawa Brigade made a little pep talk then returned to him grudgingly.
"Since were all loyal fans, okay. We just don't understand his taste though. Pretty ugly." With that they walked away.
Sakuragi shook his head. [Really, the things I do for him.] That's not all, he also had to endure the team and the gundam's taunting.
"REALLY?!" Miyagi asked him raising his eyebrows comically.
"Yes. It's true!! Do I look like lying?" Sakuragi was really tempted to bring upon Miyagi his famous head butt, but decided against it. He really needed their cooperation.
"Well yes!" Missy said slinging his arms over my shoulder. I grit my teeth in frustration.
"Ne, Sashi-kun, Sakuragi-kun look like he's telling the truth." Kogure said while smiling at his koi.
"Megane-kun! Thank you! At least you believe the tensai!"
"But... Rukawa-kun? We know you hate each other's guts." Miyagi commented. Ayako nodded in agreement which made the latter blush.
"Well, people change you guys. So will you help me?" Sakuragi said in a pleading voice, as he tried his best to have a puppy dog expression.
"Alright. It should be fun! Right guys?" Missy askes.
"Yeah!!!"
"Hehehe... Sakuragi's really head over heels over a certain kitsune!!" Yohei said as he heard all the commotion inside. The three stooges snickered at his side while his team looks at him like he finally hit puberty.
"URUSAI!!!"
[Well, that care of it! All I need to do now is to wait until my kitsune arrives!] Sakuragi thought to himself happily as he sang his tensai song.
Sendoh was late for practice. Uozomi's ears were practically steaming with anger.
"That Sendoh! I swear I'll skin him alive when he arrives." The boss ape yelled as he scanned the street for a sign of a spike haired lad. Then as if on magic he appeared.
"SENDOH! GET YOUR BUTT IN HERE!!!" He yelled angrily.
"How many times do I have to tell you not to be late for practice?"
"Well, I'm not really late. I just skip exercise!"
"That's a lame excuse!"
"I know. But I do have a reason why I'm late." Sendoh said. Uozomi raised his brows.
"What is it? It better be reasonable." Sendoh motioned to Koshino. Koshino nodded and whistled. About ten persons came barging in. Uozomi's eyes bulged. The nerve of Sendoh to bring them to practice. What if they came here to spy or something? [Is all that hair gel, affecting his tiny, little brain?] Uozomi clapped his hands on Sendoh's arm and stirred him to a private place.
"What is all this ruckus? What are the Kainan and Shoyo's doing here?"
"I invited them. Besides they won't be staying here. We'll go to Shohoku anyway."
"Shohoku?" Uozomi asked confused.
"Yeah. Were going to see a play."
"A play?"
"Yeah. You're invited too! Well, that is if you don't want to miss this once in a life time performance!" With that Sendoh left along with his collected players. Uozomi looked at them and contemplated. [What the hell! It could be really exciting or what!] He motioned for his teammates to dress up and told them to go to Shohoku while he followed Sendoh out.
Rukawa woke up and frowned when he realized Hanamichi had already gone. [And I thought this would be an unbelievable day.] He thought sadly as he dressed up and went down to the kitchen. He was surprised to see a rose lying on top of the table, a note has also been left. It read: To my Kitsune, Sorry I didn't wait for you to wake up. I have to attend to some minor things, but I've left you breakfast! You have to eat it or else you'll get my feelings hurt! Anyway, I'll wait for you at school in your classroom. I'll be counting the minutes till we meet. Love, the tensai.
Rukawa felt his mouth turning into a smile. Sakuragi's really sweet and thoughtful. [To think that I thought of his as a dumb person.] He turned his attention to the plate of bacon and eggs. [Of course I'll eat it! Anything you cook is great!] He savored every bite and left the plate at the sink. He grabbed his things and went out. Rukawa opened his door and let out a shriek. [HE can't be here!]
"Ohayo, Kaede-kun! Surprised you, didn't I?" Fujima smiled at him cheekily as he placed the bunch of roses and a toy in Rukawa's outstretched hands.