012: Motivation
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Usagi-tachi watched on from the bleachers as the Three Lights played basketball. Well, in this case, the term 'played' was used rather loosely. Taiki had a difficult time dribbling, Yaten would often send some bystander to the nurse whenever he tried to pass the ball, and Seiya couldn't shoot for squat.
Taking a seat on a bench, the pigtailed blond watched as Seiya miserably missed the hoop for what seemed like the trillionth time. Poor guy, she solemnly thought, as she saw him prepare for another shot.
Suddenly she had an idea. Sure, it might be crazy . . . but it would be worth it if he got his pride back. Standing up she cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted:
"You can do it, Seiya-kun!"
The dark haired man froze and looked toward the direction of the voice. When their gazes met, Usagi flashed him a grin followed by a wink. In that instant she could have sworn she saw a blush, but he turned away so quickly that it was hard to tell.
He prepared to shoot again, holding the ball firmly in his hands. His eyes were set directly at the hoop and then . . .
Score!
Usagi's grin broadened as she saw the triumphant Seiya. Even more so when they caught each other's glances. Now it was his turn to give a wink.
It was also her turn to start blushing.
