Two
When we want something so badly, we go for it. We wouldn't let any person, any chance or anything to hinder us.
But sometimes, no matter how amorous or decisive we are about our dreams and goals, mistakes are inevitable.
Not only are they permanent in our struggles but they can even urge us to surrender and give up everything we worked hard for.
This is the real time where our strength are tested.
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Hanamichi ran down the staircase in a very swift move to rival an eagle. His white polo hang unbuttoned on his shoulders, exposing his plain white shirt inside.
He threw inside his duffel bag every thing he would be needing for school. Books, notebooks, pens and his training attire.
Fortunately he had shaven his head just last week and there's no need for him to fix it. It went all neat and presentable after a brisk shower.
The redhead had gone outside his house and had locked his door when something surprised him.
Right in front of his own house, he spotted a two-door silver Mercedes Benz automobile. His eyes sagged with amusement. It's not everyday that he sees a very luxurious and high-class vehicle in front of his own house.
Our neighbor must have a rich guest today. He thought.
Wishing that it had been his guest so he could at least borrow the car and drive it to school and spare his life for another tardiness penalty, he sighed and passed that car towards the sidewalk.
"You only have five minutes before school starts."
Hanamichi stopped on his heels. That voice was apparently directed towards him and his brows knitted. In order to see the owner of that voice, the redhead turned to face the voice' origin.
Kaede Rukawa. He glared at the raven-haired and fox-looking boy just three meters from him.
Kaede was leaning his back on the expensive and shining car like a charming prince in his royal seat.
"Would you mind if I get you a lift to school?"
"Did you wait for me?"
"Apparently yes."
Hanamichi absolutely dislike the idea of the kitsune's courtship to him. He obviously has no chance because he's a guy like him and even if he's a girl, who would like to get intimate with a sleepy coldblooded fox?
"Yes I mind, kitsune." Hanamichi lowered his gaze on the Shohoku ace and returned to his walk towards to school.
"But you'll be late if you walk." Kaede's words haven't lost its usual born-tone even though he speak of kindness and generosity. "C'mon I'll drive you there."
"Better be late than be with YOU."
The redhead didn't pause or look behind him. He allowed the fox-looking boy to walk after his tracks. Hanamichi cared nothing if he would or would not follow.
Suddenly, Kaede grabbed Hanamichi's left arm to stop the latter from making another step farther.
"If you don't want to ride with me, then you'll ride on my other car."
From the cobalt blue eyes of seriousness, Hanamichi shifted his gaze on the road part and saw the silver Mercedes benz automobile. The driver inside it had followed them.
"I knew you wouldn't want to be with me for now." Kaede spoke as Hanamichi's eyes rolled towards the red Jaguar car behind the Mercedes Benz. "So I brought another one."
Hanamichi showed his coldest and darkest stare at the Shohoku ace and shoved his left arm to get rid of Kaede's touch.
"It's yours Hana. You can drive it anywhere and anytime you want."
"Don't you DARE call me Hana." The redhead intensified his glare towards the fox-looking boy. "Don't you DARE give me anything. And don't you dare get near me."
Hanamichi had only made a few steps when Kaede's voice spoke again like a warning message.
"That's unfair."
Knowing that he caught Hanamichi's attention by making him stop, he proceeded.
"You said yes."
"What?" The redhead wasn't able to resist the need to glance at the obnoxious fox.
"You allowed me to court you."
"I didn't"
"You did."
"I didn't"
"You did."
The continuous and repetituous exchanged of phrases lasted for how many minutes. No one wanted to surrender.
"I DIDN'T!" Hanamichi burned with fury and jabbed Kaede right on the face. He didn't care how strong it was, nor if it would deform Kaede's face, actually it's all he'd been craving for months.
"Sir Kaede!" The driver from the Mercedes Benz went outside the car to face the burning the redhead. "Hey. Know who you are bumping at!"
Hanamichi gave the driver his monstrous glare and he was about to give him a headbutt when Kaede stood from the cemented ground.
"No. Don't mind us."
Kaede assured his driver of his safety and made him return inside the car.
"I'm sorry for that."
Hanamichi was too mad to realize the humility of the so-called coldblooded fox.
"Ok Hana, what do you want?" Kaede wiped the blood running down from his lips with the back of his palm. "Just tell me and I'll give you everything."
The redhead looked at Kaede straight into the eyes. A moment came and they seemed to be talking through telepathy until Hanamichi broke the silence.
"Get out of my life."
Author's Notes
I am very grateful for those who read and reviewed the first chapter of this fiction. Your words inspire me for finishing this fiction.
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