I'm not a Cheater
By: Princess Ren
Authors notes: Hey guys!!! ^_^ It's been a long time since I have posted……… I'm sorry if I have been posting my last two chapters (Chapter 7 and 8) in a very long time. I just don't have enough time for the fic. Because of school… since we only have 1 more month before vacation and I can't just neglect my studies… I hope you forgive me!!!! Anyways I would like to thank everyone who reviewed the last chapter! I feel so blessed that I have readers… Hehehe… Anyways here's Chapter 8! I hope everyone enjoy the chapter! Please do review! ^_^
Same disclaimer applies.
Chapter 8
"I want you to join our team Rei-san." Coach Morisato said in a serious voice. Everyone in the gym looked at him with surprised expressions expect for the girls. It's not everyday that a coach would offer something like this especially if the team has a really good reputation of being one of the strongest teams in the district.
Rei was dumbfounded at the sudden proposal. She was never expecting this. She thought it was just some guy asking for her number or a date but never this. But who told her that this is an ordinary person? Truly, she had received numerous offers from different schools to join their team and this is not an exception. She slowly looked at Hikaru and Akane for an explanation but all she got was just a smile and a nod. She looked back at their coach who was waiting patiently for her reply. Then realization hit her. She remember now. He was Coach Morisato, one of the best basketball coaches in High School. He had once offer her to join his team and make it to the National Championship. She remembered saying she'll think about it. But then again that's what she always say to all the other coaches who want her in their team.
'What am I going to do!?' she mentally screamed as she look at Ayako who manage to smile a little who's meaning is 'It's your decision.' She sighed and then looked very slowly towards Rukawa. She was shock when she looked at him. He was looking at her like the others except that his eyes held… concern? She shook the thought telling herself not to think things like that in this kind of time. She tore her gaze from Rukawa and returned it to the coach.
Rukawa meanwhile was busy practicing and soon stopped when he heard the proposal of the other coach to Rei. He didn't know why he stopped and suddenly become interested at the conversation going on. He looked hard at Rei's back and saw her in a distressed manner. He had the sudden urge to go to her and support her. Realizing what he just thought he immediately returned practicing but never leaving his ears from the conversation.
'Serves you right to have so many problems.' He thought bitterly as he continued practicing. He was unaware of the look Ayako was giving him.
Ayako in the meantime was also shock at the sudden invitation the coach offered to Rei. But what shock her was the look Rukawa had given to Rei. Did she just saw concern in his eyes? She was more confused now. First, the way Rukawa acts towards Rei then the sudden breakup and now this!
'If they had broken up why is Rukawa acting so… unsure. Could it be that Rei was the one who had told Rukawa that it's over for them?' Ayako shook her head in disbelief. She would never believe that Rei was the one that would end the relationship. She knew very well how much she love Rukawa but then again…
'Could it be that Rukawa was the one?' she thought again as she look at the direction of Rukawa who was busy practicing. She shook her head again not believing this. She knew Rukawa very well and she knows that he loves Rei more than anything… more than basketball. She had this feeling of Rukawa was the one. Her theory was proven when she had asked Rukawa about him and Rei but getting only a grunt. The way he looks at Rei which could anyone can recognized as hatred. But her theory was like being in the middle for when she saw Rukawa looked at Rei with full of concern and love. She was getting confused second by second.
'I must get in the bottom of this as soon as possible.' She decided confidently. Her train of thoughts was stopped when she heard Rei sigh.
Rei sighed for the second time and deciding whether she would join the club or not.
'Am I going to join or not? If I do what will happen to the volleyball club? Their counting on me! I can't let then down just like that! But I like to play basketball… but at what price? Quitting the volleyball team… But I don't want to quit the club… If only there is a way to solve this problem.' She debated to herself. She really wanted to play volleyball but also basketball. If she was to ask what is more important between the two she would choose… none! She loves sports so much that she can't decide which is the most important, more valuable to her. But she knows for sure that Volleyball, Basketball and Gymnastics were the ones that she values the most. But between the three she would not choose any. Letting another sigh, she finally decided… against her very will.
'I hope this is for the best…' she thought sadly. She looked at the coach and smiled sadly.
"I am very honored that a very good coach like you offered me to join your team…" she said in a soft voice. And everyone in the gym listened very carefully at the conversation. And all are having the same thoughts…
'Is she going to join?'
Coach Morisato returned Rei's smile with his big one. He knew it! He have so much confidence to himself.
'Yes! Finally the title will be ours!' he thought to himself but immediately stopped his thoughts when Rei continued.
"But I cannot accept your offer…" she finished, hearing some gasped from the others in the gym.
Coach Morisato's dreams were shattered when Rei finished her sentence. How could she not accept!? His face was as white as a sheet of paper and anger immediately curled to his blood.
"E-Excuse me?" he asked trying to sound as calm as possible but failed. Rei bit her lower lip when she felt the coach's anger.
"Please understand sir, I really wanted to play basketball, but I really can't join your club… for now." She whispered the last part but Morisato heard it.
"B-But why!?" he screamed, his temper becoming greater by the minute. And Rei stepped backed, in fear of what will happen. Hikaru and Akane had told her once that they had one hell of a coach. And Rei was scared of the out come of her decision.
"S-Sir, I-I'm r-really s-sorry for this! But I just can't leave my team." She stammered and she took another step back when Morisato took a step forward.
"WHAT!? WHY CAN'T YOU LEAVE YOUR TEAM? BASKETBALL IS MUCH MORE BETTER THAN VOLLEYBALL!" he screamed as loud as he could and everyone wince including Rukawa at the volume.
"S-Sensei… p-please calm down…" Sasaki said trying to calm their tempestuous coach, Morisato however just glared angrily at Sasaki and said,
"CALM DOWN!? HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CALM DOWN IF THE PREFECTURAL MVP REFUSED YOUR OFFER AS IF IT WAS LIKE TRASH!?" he replied, his face red from all the anger and Sasaki could just cowered in fear at the outburst of their coach. The other girls were just too scared to move or say anything; they just stood there waiting to what's going to happen next.
Akagi and the rest of his team was just… shock. Never did they seen anyone so angry like this before. Who wouldn't? If they were the coach and offer something like this to someone who can be the key in winning, they would be damn if they refused the offer. But then again… she must have a meaningful excuse for her to refuse.
Ayako who was listening to the conversation could just feel sorry for the coach. And she has every right to be. Being one of the well known coach and having a good reputation is really a good sign for joining a team. Many players that wanted to be well known wanted to join teams like his but there's only some players who chose to join a not so famous team and try to help it… just like Rukawa… she's not saying that their team is weak or anything it's just that the members just need more confidence in playing. They had one of the best centers in Kanagawa and now they had the so-called Super Rookie… she was sure that they could achieve their dream of becoming in the top and not to mention Sakuragi, a beginner but soon be the key if he keeps improving everyday. She then looked at Rukawa who had stopped practicing and was listening to the conversation being made. She looked more closely at Rukawa and found that he was just staring at Rei rather than listening! She stared again to him and saw something in his eyes that she could not place, was it anger? sorrow? loneliness? She didn't know. But she was sure that it has something to do with the breakup. She remembered what the coach had said, Rei being the MVP… did she won again? For the second time?
'Most likely.' She answered, but then she slowly approached Rukawa to ask, not bothering to what kind of answer she would likely to get. She gently tapped Rukawa on the back and immediately he looked at her, a bit confused.
"Ayako-san?" he said in a rather low and confusing voice. Ayako let a smile across her elegant features and asked,
"I'm just wondering if their coach said was true… did Rei won the MVP award last year?"
Rukawa in the meantime was rather puzzled at her question. He did expect her to know it but then again… he nodded in response at her. And he saw her nod also saying her thanks. He returned his sight at Rei not realizing what he was actually doing. He was just staring at her… looking at her. Anyone that will look at him will think that he is going to bore a hole at Rei's head by the way he was looking at her. Right now, anyone that ask him what is he thinking all he can say was… Rei. True, he has been staring at her for quite a while now and all he can think is her. Gods! How much did he miss everything about her! Was she still the same? The same old Rei that he have come to know? It's true that she have quite grown… she's looking much more mature, taller… and much more beautiful than she was in Junior High. Does she miss him? Is she already dating someone else? Having that thought made his blood boil. Suddenly, Rukawa's eyes widened when he realized what he was thinking.
'Why am I feeling this way!?' he screamed angrily
'I have nothing to do with her anymore! So why do I still feel like she is still mine!?' he thought again as he threw another disgusting glare at her, but couldn't tore his gaze away from her. His expression changed when he saw her frown. Worrying what is wrong. Again, he blames Rei for letting him feel this way.
'I hate you, Anzai!'
'No you don't.' a voice told him
'Yes I do!' he said
'No you don't!'
'Yes I do!'
'*sigh* how much more can you take this I hate you game you are playing?' the voice in his head said to him in a rather bored voice.
(A.N. Sorry guys if I have this kind of scene.)
'What!? I'm not playing games!'
'Yes you are! Stop being so stubborn and just try listening to your heart! Listen to what you really feel for her!'
'I feel nothing more than hatred towards her!' he replied hauntingly
'I give up! Your so stubborn! But remember this! Once you realized that you've made the biggest mistake of your life it will be too late!'
'hmp! As if! That's what they always say to me!'
(A.N. What he means they are actually Keiko, Naoko, Ken, Tetsuya and Takeshi.)
'And they will always be right. Think about it… before it's too late…' the voice said as it fade. And all Rukawa can do was scowl a bit.
'I must be crazy! I'm hearing things!' he thought but his thoughts were stopped when he heard Rei's voice.
"I-I'm really s-sorry sir! I really want to join the team! Believe me sir! I really do. But I can't just left my team." She said almost pleading for the coach to understand.
"WHAT!? WHY CAN'T YOU LEAVE THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM!?" he asked almost desperately and he hated it. He never begged anyone in his entire life but now he is… it's because of her. Anzai Rei… she is one special girl, he'll admit it. So very talented… and he need someone like that! And he knew all the basketball coaches will be jealous when they realized that Rei is on his team.
Rei sucked her breath at the question. Why can't she leave the team? That's easy! It's because she want to play volleyball! But what if the coach asked her the question… What about basketball? I thought you wanted to play it? And Rei winced at her own question. And she bit her lower lip.
"It's because…" she said
"Because?" he asked impatiently
"It's because…"
"It's because I said so!" a deep male voice said in anger. And everyone looked at the direction of the voice only to see…
To be continued…
Author's notes:
Okay… That was not interesting… is it? I know! And I'm sorry! I really mean to make this chapter interesting but heck! I'm really really sorry! It's just that well… I haven't posted a chapter like 2 months ago!? I've been in a lot of pressure right now and I hate it! I hate being in that situation! But I can still manage to post a chapter and that what matters! And I am also sorry if this chapter is well quite short! I promise Chapter 9 will be longer than this and interesting… I hope! Hehehe… Anyways I hope you people review! Or I won't post chapter 9! The chapter is already started so don't worry! But I tell you this, I won't be posting another chapter until school is finish, which will only be a month. So I hope you people be patient with me! To those people who wanted to know if I update just leave me your e-mail address and tell me (in the review) that you wanted to know if I had posted okay!? Well gotta go now! I'll see you in a month don't forget to REVIEW!!!! Bye!
~Princess Ren