Chapter 4
"Hiro-kun… lets…" Fukuda was stopped by Koshino throwing the blanket over him.
"Stop it! It was just a deal remember?" Then, he heard something dropped. He walked to the other side of his bed and picked up the box and the letter.
"Yeah… yeah… just remember to let me copy your answers during the math test tomorrow. By the way, why isn't Sendoh in school today? And he looked like he's in pain when you threw him our bags." Fukuda pulled off the blanket and buttoned his shirt.
Koshino opened the box of white chocolates. He's still so sweet to me after what I've done to him…. I guess I should stop this test… or else he might not take it… He is after all from the ocean. Okay! It's decided then… this 'Lover's plan' shall stop when Fukuda has gone home.
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Sendoh had waited till Fukuda and Koshino hand gone into the bedroom and door fully closed before he put on his sweater and snickers. He took his medicine from the cookie jar and stepped out of the house. Will Koshino notice that I'm gone…? Will he even see the letter…?
As Sendoh walked, a kitten meowed at him and started running around him. He bent down to pick the small body up and continued walking.
"Hello there kitty, what is it? Are you hungry? Or are you looking for a home? Or is it a master? I can bring you to one… I am going to his house now… I am going to stay there until Hiro-kun stops ignoring me… or maybe until I go back home…"
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"How long am I going to stay in here? Whew… it's getting stuffy in here. Come on, don't be so stingy to save on electricity fees ok? Let's switch on the air-con." Fukuda reached out for the remote control and pressed a few buttons.
"Don't bother, it broke down a few days ago when a cockroach went in and messed it all up." Koshino started to open the letter that Sendoh left him together with the white chocolates.
"Dear Koshino,
See those white chocolates? Those are for you. I am sorry… please, forgive me. I know that I have been attracting a lot of girls' attention because of my face and smile. And perhaps that is what makes you so angry recently… but I promise that I will absent myself from school for a few days… and also from you… until you have calm down.
I know that it might be useless telling you this… but I have already quit the basketball team. I am tired of having to run and compete with other people… most of whom were strangers. It has been so long since I left the ocean… my home. I miss my family and I want to be with them again. But don't worry, I will not go just yet. I will only go back home when there is no one to love me on land.
I know that you do not care but… I will be in Fujima's house if you need me. I will be there until you have calm down and can talk. Also, don't worry about the dishes and clothes. I will go over in the morning and cook you breakfast and lunch and also in the evening for your dinner. If there is anyone coming to have a meal with you… just stick a note to the fridge and I will know. I love you Hiro-kun.
With love,
Sendoh "
"Oh no…" Tears fell from Koshino's face as he read the letter. "What should I do Fukuda…?"
"What? What did the letter says? Why are you crying?" Fukuda pulled a few sheets of tissues to dry up Koshino's tears. Knowing that the tears are not going to stop any sooner, he took the whole box of tissue and gave it to Koshino.
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Sendoh limped slowly to a nearby bench and sat down to rest his painful body and legs. He then rested the kitten on his lap. The kitten turned over with its tummy facing up.
Mm… Rub my tummy… so comfortable…(cat's thought)
Sendoh rubbed the kitten's tummy and stood up. I should probably get there as fast as possible. I need him… I need Fujima… he's the only one I can count on now…
As he walked, he put the tiny kitten into the pocket of his jacket and patted the kitten's head.
Tsuzuku
Thanks for the wait! The next chapter will be Sendoh in Fujima's house. Fujima accepted Sendoh into his house and comforted him. And also a peek at Sakuragi's and Rukawa's little love fighting scene. And Sendoh's husband in the ocean. Be sure to review!