Marui Bunta was bored, he have nothing to do for the day. As usual, the first game for Rikaidai was over in a flash; their next opponent had yet to emerge as their game is still going on. His fellow team mates were all occupied with one another, his doubles partner, Jackal was anything but fun. He sighed, not knowing what to do for the moment until their next opponent have been decided.
Deciding to take a walk around, he excuses himself politely from his captain and headed towards the area where all the shady trees were located. He was walking along taking in the beautiful scenery when he tripped over something, or rather someone; as he glances to the side. He found himself facing Akutagawa Jirou of Hyoutei napping under the shady trees, 'Oh right, that reminds me to pay attention to where I'm walking.' A thoughtful expression marred his features as he wondered how the other boy could sleep through anything.
He wasn't aware that he had been staring until the sleeping boy roused from his sleep, eyeing the surrounding bearily. Jiroh must have recognize him for the sleepy boy was instantly awake and on his feet looking at him with adorable eyes. He would have stumbled back if he hasn't been kneeling down already.
His mouth opened and closed, trying to think of something to say. Yet, his mind wasn't functioning and he was left staring at Jiroh in return. Suddenly, Jiroh fumbled through his bag while Marui looked on in bewilderment. 'I wonder what Jirou is trying to find in his bag...'
He couldn't help but arched an eyebrow skeptically, when Jirou pulled out a box of strawberry flavored pocky from the bag and handed it over to Marui.
"Huh?" Marui blinked, not knowing what to do with the pocky.
"Just take it! You like strawberry, isn't it?" Jirou asked as he opened his box of chocolate flavored pocky.
"Yes, but..." Marui trailed off when Jirou eyed him curiously.
"But?" Jirou prompted.
"Nothing..." Marui said, he found it hard to correct Jirou that he only liked 'strawberry cakes and bubble gums'. The thought of Jirou's adorable eyes welling up in tears makes Marui's heart pang with guilt. Therefore, he decided not to turn down Jirou's invitation.
Taking a bite of the strawberry pocky, Marui decided that it didn't taste too bad after all. Although, it's not as delicious as the strawberry cakes which he'd craved before each game; it's still nice enough. Before he knew it, he'd finished a whole box of strawberry pocky. Glancing at the time, he realized he's going to be late if he don't hurry up. Thanking Jirou for the wonderful snack, he jogged all the way back to where the Rikaidai players were gathered.
Shooting his doubles partner, Jackal, an apologetic look. He took the box of strawberry cake gratefully, he stared at it for a moment before eating one; keeping the second one for later use. Ignoring Jackal's incredulous look at him for not finishing both cakes at once, they set off for the court to prepare for their upcoming game.
Unknowingly, Jirou was watching the game further away from the crowd together with the rest of Hyoutei's players. He smiled when Marui scored another point against the opponents, the results were expected; for Rikaidai never lost to any others but Seigaku.
Sometime later, Jirou was napping under the very same shady tree when he heard someone settling down next to him. Sitting up, he found himself facing Marui who smiled at him with a box held out in his hands.
"For me?" Jirou asked sleepily.
Marui nodded enthusiastically, as Jirou reach over to take the box. Opening the box, Jirou was surprised to find a piece of strawberry cake within it. Eyeing Marui strangely, he asked. "You saved this specially for me?"
Marui blushed crimson but nodded in silent agreement. A fond smile played on Jirou's lips as he finished the cake greedily.
"How is it? Delicious?" Marui asked, unable to contain his excitement.
Jirou smirked, "Why don't you decide for yourself?"
"Huh? What..." Marui found himself being cut off mid-speech, as Jirou leaned over and captured his lips in a gentle kiss.
"So what do you think of it?" Jirou asked, a playful smile on his lips.
Marui breathed, "Sweet..." as he reached over and engage the other boy in another session of making out.
Owari
date started: 16/06/05
date completed: 16/06/05
