Title: It All Started From a Detention Class.
Author: On3
Pairings: RuMit/MitRu (whether you like it or not!!)
Disclaimer: SD does not belong to me. only the plot and fic. How sad.
On3: Finally. chap 4. phew. in this chapter, there is a tiny-weenie slight hint of other parings in the beginning part. Find out who's that if you wish. =) Those who reviewed, thanx again. X)
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Chapter 4: Sick, sick, sick!
Where are we now? Ah yes, on Friday morning. Who's that walking? Yup, it's Rukawa all right. He was walking to his school. He had to walk, as his poor bicycle is still in the repair shop. Still, he was thankful that he doesn't have to buy a new bike, though he didn't like the smirk on the bicycle repairman's face when the man said there would be a 'catch' for his bike.
Rukawa reluctantly walked to his school, while listening to his usual music on his walkman. It was to prevent him from falling asleep while walking, and crashing his face on the wall. But this time, he lowered the volume a little (Remember the lil incident?) It was an unusually cloudy day anyway.
Rukawa yawned. /Finally, there's the dreaded school's gate. Why must I go to school?/
He was just a few good meters away from the school gate. There were lots of others students just arriving. He heard some girl's squeal in delight looking at him, which he ignored as usual.
But, something caught his attention. From the other side of the street, he saw something unbelievable. Walking towards Shohoku High School was Mitsui, accompanied by--- Sendoh.
Rukawa couldn't believe the pair before his eyes. He was sure that his eyes deceived him. He rubbed his eyes and look again sort of hoping he was dreaming.
*rub-rub-rub, open eyes*
No such luck. The pair was still walking towards Shohoku, getting nearer every second. Sendoh seemed to be chatting happily to Mitsui. Mitsui was just listening to him with a tired looking face. /Since when has sempai gone out with that Ryonan baka? Sick.../
Rukawa didn't want to greet the pair. So he quickly walked into his school without looking back.
/Has sempai always been going out with him?/ Rukawa couldn't even hear his music anymore, while busying with his thoughts. Raindrops started to pelt down.
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It was recess time. It was still raining since the morning just now.
Rukawa went to his usual place. But he couldn't sleep, as the roof floor was wet with rain. So he just stood beneath and let the raindrops fall on him, soaking him on the process. It felt refreshing. But he has this miserable feeling lingering in his stomach.
/Why are you so frustrated? Is it because you didn't get enough sleep?/
A little voice appeared in his head /"That's not it. It because you saw sempai with Sendoh."/
/So? What has it got to do with me feeling like this? Its not like I care/
/"Yeah right. Denial."/
/Shut up. Even if I do care, it's not my business. I have no rights to do so./
/"Ah, admitting it at last? You could get yourself some rights."/
/Shut up. Go away./
Rukawa held his head up. He felt the raindrops falling down on his smooth face, wishing it could wash this annoying and frustrating feeling within him.
"Rukawa!"
Rukawa's head snapped forward, blinking as the drops of water went into his eyes. It was blur, but he saw who was standing inside the roof door.
It was Kogure.
"Somebody told me I'd find you here. What are you doing here anyway? Standing under the rain, you'll fall sick!
"......"
"Oh, by the way, I've come to tell you that the plan has been confirmed. I mean, the practice today is until 6.30 in the evening and Saturday is off. So be on the training this evening. Akagi will fume if you don't"
"...Okay"
"You better come in and dry yourself. I have to inform the others first. See you then."
"...." /What do you care?/
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*after school, in basketball practice*
"Hey, is it just me, or is Rukawa acting a bit weird?"
"Don't worry, you are still fine. I realized that earlier too."
"Wonder what's up with him."
"I don't know either."
"What ever his problem is, the way he is acting now is freaking me out a little."
" I know what you mean."
"Did you notice the way he played?"
"Yes. He was playing very quietly and timid for the first hour just now. I mean, he keeps on passing and didn't even score himself a point! That's really unusual."
"Yeah. Right until just now. He did 10 consecutive slam dunks!!"
"Each time shaking the hoop badly right?"
"Yes. He knocked down 3 defenders at once while slam-dunking. Poor Kogure, Kakuta and Yasu flew away."
"Even Akagi sempai couldn't stop him."
"Yeah. Honestly, I reckon that gave Akagi a surprising shock ya know. I mean, how many people has actually got past Akagi's defense? And that's with Rukawa forcing his way in too."
"Not many, counting in Uozumi from Ryonan."
"Exactly. Hanamichi is very unhappy bout it. Now Rukawa seems to be getting all the rebounds and playing really serious and rough."
"Hmm...Rukawa seems to be letting out some feelings by playing hardcore basketball."
"He has feelings? He's always cold and monotone less. How can that be?"
"Come on, he's a human being too. Give him a break. Actually he's pretty sweet if he wasn't that arrogant n cold."
"Sweet? Hah. He is expressionless! How can you tell? What do you mean by that anyway? You l-like him?!?"
"Oh please. He is too young for me. He is not my type anyway. I spoke to him before, though not very responsive, but he is quite okay actually."
"Phew... for a moment I thought I lost to a kid younger than me."
"Hmmph, baka. But, I don't think he will be playing harsh anymore after this."
"How do you know?"
"Look at him now. He is sitting on the floor, breathing heavily and positive tired out. He's been gulping down a lot of water. His face is paler than usual. He wasn't even running as fast as he was just now compared to his earlier plays."
"Impressive... You really have amazing power of observation, Aya- chan"
"But of course, I'm not the club manager for nothing you know. This is my result of basketball game-observations every now and then."
"Okay, okay. I dig that."
"Ryota, I think you better get back to practice. Break time is over, Akagi's back. He's gonna snap if he finds out you're still here."
"Okay, I'll make a deal with you, Aya-chan. I'll be an extra good boy and go back to practice and do my best and you'll go out with me?"
"No."
"Aww.. come on! How bout just one lil date? It won't do no harm! Maybe we can go for a movie or a meal or just hang around?"
"Well.--"
"MIYAGI!!!"
"Okay, okay! I'm coming! Hold ye horses for a moment will ya? Pleaseeeeee.... Aya-chan.. promise me...just one date!"
*Miyagi shows puppy-dog eyes at Ayako*
"....We'll see bout that."
"I'll take that as a yes then. Catch ya later!"
*Ayako smiles as she watches Miyagi run to the other side of the court.*
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It's 6.40 in the evening. Still raining, yes... Rukawa walks down the street, under the rain, with nothing to shelter him from the rain.
/Stupid rain. You suck./
*A flash of light appeared and loud rumbling sounds could be heard*
Thunder and lightening stormed over the gray sky, as if reacting towards Rukawa's remark.
/Hah, missed me by a mile/
Rukawa was heading back to his apartment. He felt so tired, so spent. He didn't even bother to shelter himself from the rain. He doesn't look like someone who would hold up an umbrella anyway.
/Go on and soak me if you want. I couldn't care less./
Rukawa felt dizzy, his head felt heavy, his body was soaking cold, his vision getting blurry. He felt nothing but the cold sensation of raindrops hitting his skin. Until he stopped feeling them, because there was someone sheltering him with an umbrella.
"You're weird. Walking under such a heavy rain."
Rukawa turned. From behind he saw him Mitsui was sheltering him.
"Kogure told me in class, he found you standing under the rain in the school roof top during recess time."
"...So what?"
"Nothing. You must've like rain."
Rukawa snorted. /who wants to be soaked like this?/
"You really shouldn't be walking or standing under rains like this. You'll only end up getting sick and suffering." Mitsui continued.
"I don't care. Nobody does."
"Says who?"
"....Me."
Rukawa walked out of the umbrella shelter. Stumbling a little.
Mitsui lost his patience a little. He was just trying to help and advice him and all he gets is Rukawa walking away from him unconcerned. After all, Mitsui is not someone to be known with much patience.
"Man, Rukawa! You're a real pain in the ass! Worrying other people like that! Didn't your parents teach y-" Mitsui stopped abruptly. He went a bit too far.
/Shit. Me and my big mouth. I forgot this guy doesn't live with his parents for quite sometime. He practically doesn't have anyone in his life./
Mitsui looked at Rukawa anxiously. He hoped Rukawa wouldn't take his words seriously. But however, whether Rukawa heard it or not, it seems that he chose to ignore his sempai and continue walking.
Mitsui sighed. He went up to Rukawa and caught a hold of his hand. He was determinated to make it up to Rukawa.
"C'mon. I'll take you back home."
Rukawa said nothing. He just let his sempai help. He was too tired to make any objections. He wanted to get home faster.
*After walking for a bout 10-15 minutes or so*
"Okay, here we are. You want me to help you get up to your apartment?"
"No. I can go up myself."
"You sure? Which floor do you live in anyway?"
"13 AG"
"Oh, I see." /Unlucky thirteen. The poor guy./
"I'll be going now"
"Uh, okay. Make sure you take a hot shower and get yourself into some dry clothes"
"...." /since when has sempai become such a nag?/
"Maybe I'll drop by you place later. Just to check."
"I don't need your pity."
"I'm not pitying you, just caring for you, as a friend."
With that Mitsui left. Rukawa went to the lift, and got up to his own apartment.
He went in and slump himself on the sofa. He didn't bother to take a hot shower or to change his clothes. He felt too heavy and tired to do so. He just let himself wander off to slumberland on the sofa.
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Rukawa woke up, feeling chilly. /Dang. I fell asleep./
He looked at his watch. It was already 9 something, almost ten. He had been asleep for such a long time! He was still a bit damp from the rain though.
He got up from the sofa, went to his room, grabbed some dry and clean clothes, and headed towards the bathroom for a quick shower. It felt soothing to be under running hot water.
He didn't bother to dry himself properly before changing. He stepped out of the bathroom and threw himself on his bed. For some reason, he felt very tired and heavy. It was still pouring cats and dogs outside.
After a few minutes~~ *Ding dong*
Rukawa opened his eyes. /Damn. Who could it be? It's already 10 something!/ He was really reluctant to get up from his warm bed. But he did anyway.
Rukawa went to he door, took a deep breath and opened it, ready to glare at anyone who made him get up. He seldom has visitors, sometimes none at all. So he had no idea who it would be.
He really had a surprised when he opened the door. It was Mitsui standing right before him, looking a bit wet and holding in a plastic bag.
Rukawa was so surprised by his unexpected visitor that he forgot about his glaring plan. Mitsui looked at his surprised face and grinned.
"I'm just here to see how you're doing. You don't look too good back then. Eaten yet?" asked Mitsui noticing the pale and tired look on his junior's face.
"No."
"I thought so. Bought ya some porridge for supper if ya want." Mitsui said sheepishly.
Rukawa nodded his head. He opened the door wider to let his sempai come in. if it wasn't for his sempai, he wouldn't even have remembered he hasn't had his dinner yet.
"Wow, great place you have. So... clean." Said Mitsui looking around.
Indeed, Rukawa's house was just plain and simple but with a lot of cool stuffs and latest gadgets like an x-box, hi-fi stereo, flat screen tv and others. It was also dust-free, although Rukawa don't look like a clean- freak person.
"......"
"Let me help you pour the porridge. Do you mind me eating with you too? I haven't eaten yet too."
"Okay."
Mitsui poured himself a bowl of porridge and another bowl for Rukawa. He sat on a chair in the dining table. Rukawa sat there too, looking paler then usual.
"Here you go." Said Mitsui while passing the bowl to Rukawa. Then he himself started digging into his own bowl.
Rukawa stared at his bowl of porridge, then at Mitsui. Mitsui's bowl of porridge was disappearing fast enough.
"Sempai,"
"What?" ask Mitsui with his mouth full.
"How did you know which floor and block I lived?" ask Rukawa softly.
"Gee.. you yourself told me that."
"I did?"
"Yup. You better start eating before it gets cold."
"Oh."
Rukawa dipped his spoon down his porridge. He had one or two spoonful of it, and then he stopped.
"Whassamatter? Wrong taste of porridge? Its chicken porridge, it isn't really that bad." Pointed out Mitsui. His own bowl was already practically cleaned out.
"No. I'm just not hungry." Replied Rukawa, telling the truth.
"What did you had for dinner?" ask Mitsui.
"Nothing."
"You didn't eat your dinner?!? How can you not be hungry?" inquired Mitsui.
Rukawa shrugged. He didn't want to eat. He wanted to sleep.
"Are you sure you're okay?" ask Mitsui while placing his hand on Rukawa's forehead.
"Just tired...." replied Rukawa while trying to shake Mitsui's hand off. But he didn't need to do that, because Mitsui pulled his hand away almost as soon as he touched the boy's forehead.
"Whoa!! You're burning hot! I can even fry an egg on your forehead. if I can actually cook, that is. You're coming with me. You gotta visit the doctor now." Said Mitsui while pulling Rukawa's hand.
Rukawa didn't budge. "Baka. I'm not sick and I'm not going. Just tired... and heavy."
"Who's a baka? That's a sign of fever! And a high one too! C'mon, get going."
"No."
"Childish bastard." Muttered Mitsui under his breath, lucky for him Rukawa didn't hear it. "All right, if you're not going, a least take some medicine. Do you have any here anyway?" ask Mitsui while searching the cupboard and fridge.
Rukawa didn't bother to reply his sempai. He just rested his head on his arms on the table and closed his eyes.
"Aha!" cried Mitsui triumphantly. He found a packet of emergency fever pills in the cabinet. "Oi, Rukawa, get up and eat some of this, then you can sleep as much as you want." Said Mitsui to the almost asleep boy.
"Here. Take two of this." Mitsui took out two of those pills and put them on the table with a glass of water. "It'll make you better...(I hope.)"
With great strength, Rukawa rose up and took the pills, gulping them down with the help of the water. It was unusual for him to take someone's advice, but it felt good to have someone to take care of him.
"Okay. You can go to you're room and rest. I'll just clean this up and check on you later before I go back." Mitsui said while busily cleaning up the bowls and glass. He didn't really 'clean up' as he just dumped them on the sink.
Rukawa was walking to his room slowly and unsteadily. He stumbled on the chair and nearly lost his balance if it weren't for Mitsui who caught him from behind.
"You are totally pooped. I better help you to you're room incase you fall flat on your face the next time." Mitsui assisted Rukawa to his room.
Mitsui wanted to lay Rukawa down and tuck him in, but an unfortunate accident prevented that. Mitsui accidentally tripped on Rukawa's school bag. The next thing he knew, he was falling, falling and falling...
There's good news and a bad news. The good news is, Mitsui landed on his back, with the bed to break his fall. The bad news is, Rukawa landed right on top of him, with his head on his chest, putting them both in an awkward angle.
Mitsui lay flat on his back, a bit knocked out of breath. Then he tried to get up, only to find Rukawa lying on top of him. He blushed a little when he found his awkward position with Rukawa.
He nudged Rukawa a lightly, signifying him to move and get up. but Rukawa didn't budge at all. This made Mitsui blushed even harder. Finally Mitsui spoke.
"Ooi.... C'mon Rukawa, move it! Hey---eh?" Mitsui looked at the boy on top of him closely.
Rukawa was actually asleep already.
"Gak.... No wonder he won't move. His asleep already!" mumbled Mitsui to himself. "And I thought that he...never mind.." At the time, Mitsui couldn't help feeling a wee bit disappointed.
Mitsui sighed and try to remove the sleeping boy on top of him. Rukawa wasn't someone to be easily removed due to his height.
"Hmmph.. idiot. He really isn't human. Talk about falling asleep while falling!" muttered Mitsui irritably to himself. He tried to sit up slowly.
But before he could, Rukawa's long arms shot forward and wrapped themselves around the older boy. Mitsui was alarmed by Rukawa's unconscious actions. After he regained his senses. With a bit of blush on his face, he began to pry Rukawa of him.
His junior was as stubborn as ever. He was like a child hugging his teddy bear fiercely, reluctant to let go.
After a few minutes a twisting, shaking and writhing, Mitsui finally gave in. He was very tired as well. After a day of fucking school, 4 hellish hours or so of basketball training, running errands for his mother, 'studying' for his exams a little, and taking care of a childish big boy till now, one would call it a day in hell.
Panting slightly, Mitsui said to he sleeping boy on his chest softly. "Stubborn baka. I'll take and short rest and continue removing you later."
Mitsui put his arms behind his head and used them as pillows. But before he knew it, his 'short rest' turned into a visit to dreamland. He was already soundly asleep, together with Rukawa on the same bed.
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Author's note: HAH! Finished! After I lost count of how many weeks of delays!! I don't really like this chapter. It made Rukawa looked like a baby. But awww. ain't he cute if he was? Hehehehe. Uh. I think there will be about 2-3 more chapters left only. Then I can complete this nonsense story. Nyahahaha!! By the way, incase you guys are wondering, this is not a KogurexRukawa fic(Never!). It's RuMit/MitRu all the way, with other interesting pairings later on. There'll be some surprises in the next chapter~~Jya.
Author: On3
Pairings: RuMit/MitRu (whether you like it or not!!)
Disclaimer: SD does not belong to me. only the plot and fic. How sad.
On3: Finally. chap 4. phew. in this chapter, there is a tiny-weenie slight hint of other parings in the beginning part. Find out who's that if you wish. =) Those who reviewed, thanx again. X)
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Chapter 4: Sick, sick, sick!
Where are we now? Ah yes, on Friday morning. Who's that walking? Yup, it's Rukawa all right. He was walking to his school. He had to walk, as his poor bicycle is still in the repair shop. Still, he was thankful that he doesn't have to buy a new bike, though he didn't like the smirk on the bicycle repairman's face when the man said there would be a 'catch' for his bike.
Rukawa reluctantly walked to his school, while listening to his usual music on his walkman. It was to prevent him from falling asleep while walking, and crashing his face on the wall. But this time, he lowered the volume a little (Remember the lil incident?) It was an unusually cloudy day anyway.
Rukawa yawned. /Finally, there's the dreaded school's gate. Why must I go to school?/
He was just a few good meters away from the school gate. There were lots of others students just arriving. He heard some girl's squeal in delight looking at him, which he ignored as usual.
But, something caught his attention. From the other side of the street, he saw something unbelievable. Walking towards Shohoku High School was Mitsui, accompanied by--- Sendoh.
Rukawa couldn't believe the pair before his eyes. He was sure that his eyes deceived him. He rubbed his eyes and look again sort of hoping he was dreaming.
*rub-rub-rub, open eyes*
No such luck. The pair was still walking towards Shohoku, getting nearer every second. Sendoh seemed to be chatting happily to Mitsui. Mitsui was just listening to him with a tired looking face. /Since when has sempai gone out with that Ryonan baka? Sick.../
Rukawa didn't want to greet the pair. So he quickly walked into his school without looking back.
/Has sempai always been going out with him?/ Rukawa couldn't even hear his music anymore, while busying with his thoughts. Raindrops started to pelt down.
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It was recess time. It was still raining since the morning just now.
Rukawa went to his usual place. But he couldn't sleep, as the roof floor was wet with rain. So he just stood beneath and let the raindrops fall on him, soaking him on the process. It felt refreshing. But he has this miserable feeling lingering in his stomach.
/Why are you so frustrated? Is it because you didn't get enough sleep?/
A little voice appeared in his head /"That's not it. It because you saw sempai with Sendoh."/
/So? What has it got to do with me feeling like this? Its not like I care/
/"Yeah right. Denial."/
/Shut up. Even if I do care, it's not my business. I have no rights to do so./
/"Ah, admitting it at last? You could get yourself some rights."/
/Shut up. Go away./
Rukawa held his head up. He felt the raindrops falling down on his smooth face, wishing it could wash this annoying and frustrating feeling within him.
"Rukawa!"
Rukawa's head snapped forward, blinking as the drops of water went into his eyes. It was blur, but he saw who was standing inside the roof door.
It was Kogure.
"Somebody told me I'd find you here. What are you doing here anyway? Standing under the rain, you'll fall sick!
"......"
"Oh, by the way, I've come to tell you that the plan has been confirmed. I mean, the practice today is until 6.30 in the evening and Saturday is off. So be on the training this evening. Akagi will fume if you don't"
"...Okay"
"You better come in and dry yourself. I have to inform the others first. See you then."
"...." /What do you care?/
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*after school, in basketball practice*
"Hey, is it just me, or is Rukawa acting a bit weird?"
"Don't worry, you are still fine. I realized that earlier too."
"Wonder what's up with him."
"I don't know either."
"What ever his problem is, the way he is acting now is freaking me out a little."
" I know what you mean."
"Did you notice the way he played?"
"Yes. He was playing very quietly and timid for the first hour just now. I mean, he keeps on passing and didn't even score himself a point! That's really unusual."
"Yeah. Right until just now. He did 10 consecutive slam dunks!!"
"Each time shaking the hoop badly right?"
"Yes. He knocked down 3 defenders at once while slam-dunking. Poor Kogure, Kakuta and Yasu flew away."
"Even Akagi sempai couldn't stop him."
"Yeah. Honestly, I reckon that gave Akagi a surprising shock ya know. I mean, how many people has actually got past Akagi's defense? And that's with Rukawa forcing his way in too."
"Not many, counting in Uozumi from Ryonan."
"Exactly. Hanamichi is very unhappy bout it. Now Rukawa seems to be getting all the rebounds and playing really serious and rough."
"Hmm...Rukawa seems to be letting out some feelings by playing hardcore basketball."
"He has feelings? He's always cold and monotone less. How can that be?"
"Come on, he's a human being too. Give him a break. Actually he's pretty sweet if he wasn't that arrogant n cold."
"Sweet? Hah. He is expressionless! How can you tell? What do you mean by that anyway? You l-like him?!?"
"Oh please. He is too young for me. He is not my type anyway. I spoke to him before, though not very responsive, but he is quite okay actually."
"Phew... for a moment I thought I lost to a kid younger than me."
"Hmmph, baka. But, I don't think he will be playing harsh anymore after this."
"How do you know?"
"Look at him now. He is sitting on the floor, breathing heavily and positive tired out. He's been gulping down a lot of water. His face is paler than usual. He wasn't even running as fast as he was just now compared to his earlier plays."
"Impressive... You really have amazing power of observation, Aya- chan"
"But of course, I'm not the club manager for nothing you know. This is my result of basketball game-observations every now and then."
"Okay, okay. I dig that."
"Ryota, I think you better get back to practice. Break time is over, Akagi's back. He's gonna snap if he finds out you're still here."
"Okay, I'll make a deal with you, Aya-chan. I'll be an extra good boy and go back to practice and do my best and you'll go out with me?"
"No."
"Aww.. come on! How bout just one lil date? It won't do no harm! Maybe we can go for a movie or a meal or just hang around?"
"Well.--"
"MIYAGI!!!"
"Okay, okay! I'm coming! Hold ye horses for a moment will ya? Pleaseeeeee.... Aya-chan.. promise me...just one date!"
*Miyagi shows puppy-dog eyes at Ayako*
"....We'll see bout that."
"I'll take that as a yes then. Catch ya later!"
*Ayako smiles as she watches Miyagi run to the other side of the court.*
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It's 6.40 in the evening. Still raining, yes... Rukawa walks down the street, under the rain, with nothing to shelter him from the rain.
/Stupid rain. You suck./
*A flash of light appeared and loud rumbling sounds could be heard*
Thunder and lightening stormed over the gray sky, as if reacting towards Rukawa's remark.
/Hah, missed me by a mile/
Rukawa was heading back to his apartment. He felt so tired, so spent. He didn't even bother to shelter himself from the rain. He doesn't look like someone who would hold up an umbrella anyway.
/Go on and soak me if you want. I couldn't care less./
Rukawa felt dizzy, his head felt heavy, his body was soaking cold, his vision getting blurry. He felt nothing but the cold sensation of raindrops hitting his skin. Until he stopped feeling them, because there was someone sheltering him with an umbrella.
"You're weird. Walking under such a heavy rain."
Rukawa turned. From behind he saw him Mitsui was sheltering him.
"Kogure told me in class, he found you standing under the rain in the school roof top during recess time."
"...So what?"
"Nothing. You must've like rain."
Rukawa snorted. /who wants to be soaked like this?/
"You really shouldn't be walking or standing under rains like this. You'll only end up getting sick and suffering." Mitsui continued.
"I don't care. Nobody does."
"Says who?"
"....Me."
Rukawa walked out of the umbrella shelter. Stumbling a little.
Mitsui lost his patience a little. He was just trying to help and advice him and all he gets is Rukawa walking away from him unconcerned. After all, Mitsui is not someone to be known with much patience.
"Man, Rukawa! You're a real pain in the ass! Worrying other people like that! Didn't your parents teach y-" Mitsui stopped abruptly. He went a bit too far.
/Shit. Me and my big mouth. I forgot this guy doesn't live with his parents for quite sometime. He practically doesn't have anyone in his life./
Mitsui looked at Rukawa anxiously. He hoped Rukawa wouldn't take his words seriously. But however, whether Rukawa heard it or not, it seems that he chose to ignore his sempai and continue walking.
Mitsui sighed. He went up to Rukawa and caught a hold of his hand. He was determinated to make it up to Rukawa.
"C'mon. I'll take you back home."
Rukawa said nothing. He just let his sempai help. He was too tired to make any objections. He wanted to get home faster.
*After walking for a bout 10-15 minutes or so*
"Okay, here we are. You want me to help you get up to your apartment?"
"No. I can go up myself."
"You sure? Which floor do you live in anyway?"
"13 AG"
"Oh, I see." /Unlucky thirteen. The poor guy./
"I'll be going now"
"Uh, okay. Make sure you take a hot shower and get yourself into some dry clothes"
"...." /since when has sempai become such a nag?/
"Maybe I'll drop by you place later. Just to check."
"I don't need your pity."
"I'm not pitying you, just caring for you, as a friend."
With that Mitsui left. Rukawa went to the lift, and got up to his own apartment.
He went in and slump himself on the sofa. He didn't bother to take a hot shower or to change his clothes. He felt too heavy and tired to do so. He just let himself wander off to slumberland on the sofa.
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Rukawa woke up, feeling chilly. /Dang. I fell asleep./
He looked at his watch. It was already 9 something, almost ten. He had been asleep for such a long time! He was still a bit damp from the rain though.
He got up from the sofa, went to his room, grabbed some dry and clean clothes, and headed towards the bathroom for a quick shower. It felt soothing to be under running hot water.
He didn't bother to dry himself properly before changing. He stepped out of the bathroom and threw himself on his bed. For some reason, he felt very tired and heavy. It was still pouring cats and dogs outside.
After a few minutes~~ *Ding dong*
Rukawa opened his eyes. /Damn. Who could it be? It's already 10 something!/ He was really reluctant to get up from his warm bed. But he did anyway.
Rukawa went to he door, took a deep breath and opened it, ready to glare at anyone who made him get up. He seldom has visitors, sometimes none at all. So he had no idea who it would be.
He really had a surprised when he opened the door. It was Mitsui standing right before him, looking a bit wet and holding in a plastic bag.
Rukawa was so surprised by his unexpected visitor that he forgot about his glaring plan. Mitsui looked at his surprised face and grinned.
"I'm just here to see how you're doing. You don't look too good back then. Eaten yet?" asked Mitsui noticing the pale and tired look on his junior's face.
"No."
"I thought so. Bought ya some porridge for supper if ya want." Mitsui said sheepishly.
Rukawa nodded his head. He opened the door wider to let his sempai come in. if it wasn't for his sempai, he wouldn't even have remembered he hasn't had his dinner yet.
"Wow, great place you have. So... clean." Said Mitsui looking around.
Indeed, Rukawa's house was just plain and simple but with a lot of cool stuffs and latest gadgets like an x-box, hi-fi stereo, flat screen tv and others. It was also dust-free, although Rukawa don't look like a clean- freak person.
"......"
"Let me help you pour the porridge. Do you mind me eating with you too? I haven't eaten yet too."
"Okay."
Mitsui poured himself a bowl of porridge and another bowl for Rukawa. He sat on a chair in the dining table. Rukawa sat there too, looking paler then usual.
"Here you go." Said Mitsui while passing the bowl to Rukawa. Then he himself started digging into his own bowl.
Rukawa stared at his bowl of porridge, then at Mitsui. Mitsui's bowl of porridge was disappearing fast enough.
"Sempai,"
"What?" ask Mitsui with his mouth full.
"How did you know which floor and block I lived?" ask Rukawa softly.
"Gee.. you yourself told me that."
"I did?"
"Yup. You better start eating before it gets cold."
"Oh."
Rukawa dipped his spoon down his porridge. He had one or two spoonful of it, and then he stopped.
"Whassamatter? Wrong taste of porridge? Its chicken porridge, it isn't really that bad." Pointed out Mitsui. His own bowl was already practically cleaned out.
"No. I'm just not hungry." Replied Rukawa, telling the truth.
"What did you had for dinner?" ask Mitsui.
"Nothing."
"You didn't eat your dinner?!? How can you not be hungry?" inquired Mitsui.
Rukawa shrugged. He didn't want to eat. He wanted to sleep.
"Are you sure you're okay?" ask Mitsui while placing his hand on Rukawa's forehead.
"Just tired...." replied Rukawa while trying to shake Mitsui's hand off. But he didn't need to do that, because Mitsui pulled his hand away almost as soon as he touched the boy's forehead.
"Whoa!! You're burning hot! I can even fry an egg on your forehead. if I can actually cook, that is. You're coming with me. You gotta visit the doctor now." Said Mitsui while pulling Rukawa's hand.
Rukawa didn't budge. "Baka. I'm not sick and I'm not going. Just tired... and heavy."
"Who's a baka? That's a sign of fever! And a high one too! C'mon, get going."
"No."
"Childish bastard." Muttered Mitsui under his breath, lucky for him Rukawa didn't hear it. "All right, if you're not going, a least take some medicine. Do you have any here anyway?" ask Mitsui while searching the cupboard and fridge.
Rukawa didn't bother to reply his sempai. He just rested his head on his arms on the table and closed his eyes.
"Aha!" cried Mitsui triumphantly. He found a packet of emergency fever pills in the cabinet. "Oi, Rukawa, get up and eat some of this, then you can sleep as much as you want." Said Mitsui to the almost asleep boy.
"Here. Take two of this." Mitsui took out two of those pills and put them on the table with a glass of water. "It'll make you better...(I hope.)"
With great strength, Rukawa rose up and took the pills, gulping them down with the help of the water. It was unusual for him to take someone's advice, but it felt good to have someone to take care of him.
"Okay. You can go to you're room and rest. I'll just clean this up and check on you later before I go back." Mitsui said while busily cleaning up the bowls and glass. He didn't really 'clean up' as he just dumped them on the sink.
Rukawa was walking to his room slowly and unsteadily. He stumbled on the chair and nearly lost his balance if it weren't for Mitsui who caught him from behind.
"You are totally pooped. I better help you to you're room incase you fall flat on your face the next time." Mitsui assisted Rukawa to his room.
Mitsui wanted to lay Rukawa down and tuck him in, but an unfortunate accident prevented that. Mitsui accidentally tripped on Rukawa's school bag. The next thing he knew, he was falling, falling and falling...
There's good news and a bad news. The good news is, Mitsui landed on his back, with the bed to break his fall. The bad news is, Rukawa landed right on top of him, with his head on his chest, putting them both in an awkward angle.
Mitsui lay flat on his back, a bit knocked out of breath. Then he tried to get up, only to find Rukawa lying on top of him. He blushed a little when he found his awkward position with Rukawa.
He nudged Rukawa a lightly, signifying him to move and get up. but Rukawa didn't budge at all. This made Mitsui blushed even harder. Finally Mitsui spoke.
"Ooi.... C'mon Rukawa, move it! Hey---eh?" Mitsui looked at the boy on top of him closely.
Rukawa was actually asleep already.
"Gak.... No wonder he won't move. His asleep already!" mumbled Mitsui to himself. "And I thought that he...never mind.." At the time, Mitsui couldn't help feeling a wee bit disappointed.
Mitsui sighed and try to remove the sleeping boy on top of him. Rukawa wasn't someone to be easily removed due to his height.
"Hmmph.. idiot. He really isn't human. Talk about falling asleep while falling!" muttered Mitsui irritably to himself. He tried to sit up slowly.
But before he could, Rukawa's long arms shot forward and wrapped themselves around the older boy. Mitsui was alarmed by Rukawa's unconscious actions. After he regained his senses. With a bit of blush on his face, he began to pry Rukawa of him.
His junior was as stubborn as ever. He was like a child hugging his teddy bear fiercely, reluctant to let go.
After a few minutes a twisting, shaking and writhing, Mitsui finally gave in. He was very tired as well. After a day of fucking school, 4 hellish hours or so of basketball training, running errands for his mother, 'studying' for his exams a little, and taking care of a childish big boy till now, one would call it a day in hell.
Panting slightly, Mitsui said to he sleeping boy on his chest softly. "Stubborn baka. I'll take and short rest and continue removing you later."
Mitsui put his arms behind his head and used them as pillows. But before he knew it, his 'short rest' turned into a visit to dreamland. He was already soundly asleep, together with Rukawa on the same bed.
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Author's note: HAH! Finished! After I lost count of how many weeks of delays!! I don't really like this chapter. It made Rukawa looked like a baby. But awww. ain't he cute if he was? Hehehehe. Uh. I think there will be about 2-3 more chapters left only. Then I can complete this nonsense story. Nyahahaha!! By the way, incase you guys are wondering, this is not a KogurexRukawa fic(Never!). It's RuMit/MitRu all the way, with other interesting pairings later on. There'll be some surprises in the next chapter~~Jya.