Friends

Standard disclamation applied to this story.

This is the NON-YAOI HanaRu story. I am interesting in the two very different characters inside SD. One is fire and one is ice. Are their mind as same as their exterior showed?

Thanks for reviews.

Chapter 6

Everyone were gone now but I kept practicing.

In the past, I always wanted someone waiting me at home. Now, mummy was back, but, everything just didn't like what I expected. I was scared to go home.

"Boy, it is time to go." The school keeper opened the gym door and said, "We have to carry out some maintenances in the gym. "

I nodded and went to take a shower before left.

Well, the last cave lost. Where should I go now?

I walked and walked. I didn't know where to go but I just wanted to escape from home as long as possible.

Suddenly, I was attracted by the kid's laughing. I looked up and saw some kids playing in the park. I walked inside and sat on the bench looking them playing happily.

Kids are happy. I thought. If I were a kid...

I shook. What if I were a kid? I didn't have any childhood life in my life. Otousan left us and Mum went to another man, who I called dad now. She left me and Yoko-chan with Obaasan. After Obaasan passed away, I became the responsible person to look after little Yoko-chan, my sister who was only 1 year younger than me and ... died last year.

Yoko-chan...

I felt helpless. I wanted to talk to someone but I didn't know who I can trust to. Ever though my parents didn't seem to be the one who can support me. Otousan left without leaving a word. And mum...I remembered when I still had mummy's number, I always wanted to talk to mummy about my problems and Yoko-san's problems, but she was always busy and ended my call minute later. But then, she moved and I hadn't got her number...while she hasn't contacted me since last month.

If I couldn't speak to my parents, who can I speak to then? Maybe Obaasan...if she were still alive...

While I was in my thought, suddenly someone called me.

I shocked and looked up. Only see a huge figure standing in front of me.

"Sakuragi?" I asked uncertainly only recognizing the red top.

Why does he here?

"Yes, it's me." he said, "What are you doing here?"

"What am I doing here?" I repeated softly.

I don't know. I just don't want to go home.

"Are you OK?" He asked.

I hope I am.

We just sit there without talking. It seemed like we were back at the beach.

"Let's have dinner together." He said, "Yohei and the guys are waiting us."

I looked at him mutely.

"Come on." He said, "Whatever problem you have, you should have dinner and go home to rest."

I just wanted to stand up but then struggled again.

home...

"Rukawa?" He said worriedly.

Sighed.

I looked at Sakuragi. He seemed a happy man always. Everything around him seemed bright and happy. I...I always felt ashamed to stand near him. He is a man under the sun and I am a man in the shadow. During holiday, I tried to stand near the sun in order to share some warmth. However, in these days, I kept myself away from him because I didn't want to be reminded that I wasn't belonged to the sun.

"Shadow would be more visible under the sun." I whispered.

"What? Rukawa, what did you say?" He asked softly.

I shook. But we were now both in the dark. I felt a bit comfortable.

"We worry about you." He said.

They worried me?

He seemed knowing my thoughts.

"Of course we do." He said, "We are friends, ain't we?"

"Friend?" I muttered uncertainly.

"Although we didn't like an ordinary friend." He grinned.

I muted.

"You helped me back to basketball and improved my skill ." He said, "Now, it's time for me to help you back."

I felt my heart softened.

There is still someone who cares me.

"Should we dine together?" He said, "Yohei and the guys are badly hungry."

I nodded.

"Let's go." He shouted and waved to Yohei.

"Finished?" Yohei shouted while walking towards us with Takamiya, Noma and Okhusu.

"Rukawa." Takamiya said, "Next time, you can't be so slow. I am badly hungry. You see, my belly is smaller now."

They all laughed.

I smiled.

Friends.

ยก@

--End of Chapter 6--

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I hope you like this chapter. Finally, fatty's and the guys' names appeared at the last chapter...^^

The story ended...unexpectedly. I really don't intend to end the story at this chapter. But when I keep writing, it seems too perfect to become the last chapter.

Anyway, let see your comments to consider whether I should continue this or write a sequel or just end it.

Review please.