Pairing: Mainly SenRu, Slightly RuHana/HanaRu and SenKosh
Summary: Sendoh Akira has feelings for the Shohoku ace, Rukawa Kaede. He too feels the same way but how about Sakuragi and Koshino? A certain plan gets in the way. Is it ever too late to say 'I love you'?
A/N: Seventh chappie, yeah call me lazy for being so late in making this one; I kind of have lots of things to be done this vacation, I don't know why. Yet here goes nothing, I've been updating three on-going one at a time, two senru/s and one Sanzo/Hakkai. Yeah I'm getting a little out of hand don't you think, but I do hope people review and tell me what they think, my brain already hurts thinking what to do next. Suggest some, ne? 'Cause it's the least thing I could get from people, not that you are truly obliged, I just want to know if I'm becoming lousy or am I getting the hang of myself. Enough of this, thanks to those who review my fics…I truly [repeat TRULY] appreciate them, they give me encouragement to continue my fic…
Disclaimer: I don't own Slam Dunk, Takehiko Inoue does…
Summary of Chapter Seven: Valentines day has finally arrived and as the moon peaks above something happens as Sendoh Akira and Rukawa Kaede eat their dinner and a new realization hit Sakuragi Hanamichi, the incontrovertible fact.
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Never too Late
By: KaedeRukawa_kill
Chapter Seven-Beneath the Moonlight
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**start**
--Sendoh's POV--
The problem's finally gone,
Passed and troubles are finally done.
Wishes might come true this day,
Since it started all and may.
Every single thing I have my faith,
Possible or not it may seem to you.
It helps me wash out the pain,
And start my life a new.
Days can pass and I'll survive,
For what awaits me will come to be.
Good or bad whatever it maybe,
If you're here things will turn mild and fair.
The trip towards the restaurant was farther than I expected. We entered an unfamiliar terrain (to me) which was covered with newly bloomed plants since winter just passed.
"Ei, Akira do you like the place?" Kaede asked parking the car.
I nodded in response as we got off the car.
Reading the menu, we ordered our food as Kaede pulled me towards port beside the lake.
"This is my favorite spot here," he said.
"The place is really nice and relaxing to the mind," I answered back.
The sun slowly disappeared with elegance, illuminating the lake in light beautiful colors as the moon came to view minutes later with the same peaceful atmosphere lightening the place in a peculiar shade.
"Sugoi," I said amusedly.
He just smiled at me. [A/N: In Rukawa's POV he just loves watching Akira in a pleased state and now back to Sendoh's POV…]
How I sometimes wish courage would find its way, to end my suffering and maybe his too.
"Akira…I always wanted to thank you…for everything," he said barely audible and I sensed he was dead serious.
"You don't have to, when we first met in the practice game at our school, you were cold and unapproachable but somehow you were able to open up for me, treat me distinctive from other people," I replied staring up above to the vast galaxy, the twinkling stars that encouraged me to move on.
"And since then I realize that I…," I tried to say but my words were cut short since the food was served.
…that I love you…
Nice timing, I was ready to confess, if only they didn't interrupt my concentration. Now what? I'm back to point zero…and nothing has been accomplished.
The meal was thoroughly sumptuous, then a thought popped in my head, how could I deserve Kaede when he was always hurt because of my dim-witted, brainless, dull…acts and plans to impress him.
"Kaede, gomen ne…" I suddenly blurted out.
"Nan da tou?" He asked.
"I always hurt you and yet…," my voice was terribly shaking.
He place one of his pale, soft and delicate fingers [A/N: That's what you call exaggeration but what can I do, that's in love for them…^o^;;] on my lips, touching it, cutting me from what I was about to say and silencing me from whatever humiliation I was about to confess.
--Sakuragi's POV--
My heart broke when I saw your cry,
Tears of pain and rejection cascading down your lovely face.
Like death claimed you during that certain time,
Yet it's for the better of our lives.
Don't you see he's not the one,
He always seems to be away.
Only there when you two play,
Unless you go out and I don't know.
I'm right here by your side,
Even if the sun won't rise.
Forever listening to your melodious sound,
As the moon hides beneath the clouds.
…'til eternity…forever…
As the streetlights beam the way, I walked between the busy streets heading to my Kaede's house to cheer and ask the raven-boy out.
However when I reached the place, the gate was securely locked and all the light were turn off inside, like the owner went somewhere out. And soon I spotted Kaede's car missing at the spot he'd always parked. [A/N: Our dear Hana-kun spies on Kae-chan since I don't know when…]
Could it be?
Cause bringing the car means…[A/N: tsk…tsk…trouble…]
*Beep* *Beep*
"Oi, Sakuragi! Have you seen Akira?"
"Er…hi Kosh! Nope haven't seen him lately, how 'bout Kaede, did you saw him?" I asked.
"No sign of him either," he replied.
"I'm having an hunch…a bad one," I said.
"Hop in, and explain," he answered.
I dictated to him the location, and as I expected Kaede's car was parked at his favorite restaurant.
I should've known earlier.
Pulling Koshino towards the bushes (the place I hid when I was spying on my precious Kaede) near the port and caught sight of him with Sendoh.
Wait a minute, Sendoh Akira?
How could they…?
"What the hell are they doing here…together?"
As the moon shimmered near them, it seems like time stopped as slowly they came closer to each other. Hugging like there's no tomorrow and soon kissing beneath the moonlight and under its strong and powerful gaze, their witness for who knows how long…
IIE!!!
CHIGAU!!!
How could this be?
And a new realization hit me; the plan backfired at the very last minute before reaching our success.
Is their love that strong?
Strong enough to break the barriers, am I/Koshino that defenseless?
Bullshit.
These are all lies.
A/N: Yippie! Done…and finally holy week's coming near so is my vacation trip…but at least I'm through with this I hope you like it and don't forget to review.
Youhei: When am I comin' out?
Kae [shortcut to KaedeRukawa_kill]: I don't know maybe the next chapter?
Youhei: Yippie!!! I can see by beloved…
Kae: *ties Youhei* Do you want them to know are little secret?
Youhei: *turns chibi and shakes his head* ['cause his tied up]
Kae: Good…
Sendoh: Kae…you're so meeeeeaaaaaan…
Kae: What did I do? *looks innocent with puppy dog eyes*
Rukawa: You cut his POV short..do'aho
Kae: Who are you calling do'aho…you…you…
Sendoh: Hey…don't speak to my Kaede like that…
Rukawa: *blushes*
Kae: Hmph…I might kill one of you in this fic because your abusing my kindness [*joke* I won't kill anyone]
Sendoh and Rukawa: *hugs each other* NoOoOoO!!!
Kae: Bwahahaha…!!!
Abu: *bonk*
Kae: Hey! How'd you get here?
Abu: Revenge for chasing me with you racket…*holds his keyboard firmly*
Kae: NoOoOoO…Akira…Kaede…save me!
Sendoh and Rukawa: NO!
Kae: I won't kill any of you…promise…
Sendoh and Rukawa: NO!
Abu: *steps closer*
Kae: *runs* Bye guys see you on the next chapter Youhei might appear there, I'm still not sure…I'm still thinking…*runs faster*
