CHAPTER 4

Before Mibuchi could enter the gym inside the school , where a lots of exercising machine stored . He let out a small exhale , preparing himself to face the captain of the team .

But when he entered the room , it seems that the redheaded man predicted that he will came " It seems that you and Kotarou take a lot of time ", he said without facing the tall man as if he knew that he was the man that he is expecting to .

" I'm sorry Sei-chan . I didn't expect that she will turn us down ", Mibuchi said apologetically .

" It's alright ", he took off the towel in his head , done wiping his sweat " I expect that it will turned out like this ", she gazed him in the corner of his mismatched eyes " You may go back to your practice ".

After class , I decided to not attend to the club , instead I went inside the library to study for the upcoming midterm exam this week . And also I'm searching for my project and I need to pass it in the exact time .

To tell you the truth , I was just planning to borrow the book from the library but I ended up to read the interesting book I saw . And I didn't realize that I spent too much time on reading .

I hurriedly pack my things , borrow what I must borrow to the librarian . And proceed away to the library and into the building . And now it is dark outside . Am I the only student left here in this school ?

I started to walk and I suddenly stopped because I saw a suspicious figure , concealing himself against the dark shadow of the building . I tried my best not to flinch 'coz apparently he was now walking towards me , I think .

" Eri ", a deep voice called me .

" that voice ... ", I don't have much time to guess who it is but in a split of second , a piece of scissor passed through me and hit the poor trunk of the tree . My eyes got widened .

I can feel that my hair is swaying because my ponytail was broken . And some strand of my hair is also broken it also left a little scratch on my cheek .

Is Akashi Seijuurou is trying to kill me ?

" Those who disobey me will not be forgiven ", he walked towards me and grabbed my collar tightly that cause the things I carry , fell . He's too close to me " Eri , do you know how much I'm expecting you to show up ? My prediction never fails me ".

I shove him so that he could let go of my collar and that never failed me , I succeeded ", AND JUST WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE ? WHY YOU WANT ME SO BADLY TO DELIVER THOSE FILES ? ".

" I'm your team captain , Akashi Seijuurou ", he said in eyes widened while smirking " Eri , just who do think let you joined the club ? ".

" You ", I simply said .

" And why do you think you were slowly turning to your past self ? ", he questioned me once again .

I shut my eyes and clenched my fist . I never see this side of him , he's far too scary . It seems like he's another person . I know that he's strict , serious and arrogant but not to the point that he will hurt someone .

I didn't answer him . I just remain silent .

" You owe me . You should at least follow my orders in return ", he talked once again to break the silence between the two of us .

" I KNOW ! ", I didn't notice that I raised my voice to him as I gazed at him fiercely . He's acting all high and mighty " You're such an arrogant , Akashi . I know you're a captain but acting high and mighty to your teammates is unsightly . You may order them but you should at least know your limitation ".

He covered his eyes with his long bangs and muttered " You're such a stubborn woman ", and just about he glared at me once again things happened quickly " AND JUST WHO DO YOU THINK AM I ?! ".

I fell unto my knees when Akashi met my eyes . I was now kneeling infront of him . I don't know what happened . I didn't stumble at my own feet or anything . In fact , I was just standing right infront of him , never moved an inch .

" A stubborn woman like you should kneel in front of me . No one dares to disobey me but if they did , I will show no mercy to them . Just what it is now happening to you ", Akashi threatened me .

Does that mean that he did this ? But how ? It's not a magic isn't it ?

I can't even talk nor move . I'm still shocked to this event .

One thing I could say to him tht he is scary but I will never get scared of him , ever . Even if he tried to kill me . But the more I see with his way to treat his teammates , the more I want to quit this team . I want a decent team . I mean , a team that everyone enjoys it whether they win or loss .

It feels like I'm going to quit sooner ... or later .

He smirked as if he knew what's on my mind " If you're planning to quit , forget it . If you pass a resignation letter I will overturn it no matter what . Only my decision could allow you to do that . Know your place , Eri ", with that , he turned his back to and departed while I was left behind still in a kneeling position as my palms is resting on the ground .

Akashi Seijuurou , just what are you ?

I spent my lunch time at the rooftop since Tomo was busy on something that she didn't even tell me what it was .

A memory flushed into my eyes , the one that happened yesterday . A day when Akashi threatened me when the first time didn't show up in the club .

I grunted , frustrated to myself " Good grief . Why am I acting like this ? I feel so pathetic ", then I sighed .

" Talking to yourself makes people think you're a crazy woman ", an unknown voice said .

I squealed subsconsciously , knowing that there's a guy beside me . Sitting on the ground while reading a book . I quickly place my hand over my mouth for squealing out of the blue . Why I even did that ?

" Mayuzumi Chihiro ? ", I guessed I'm not sure if he's name but I'm pretty sure that I saw him once in the club .

" hn . I'm suprise that you know me . Most people didn't notice my presence ", he retorted , not even bothering himself to glance at me . He's still focusing to the book he was currently reading .

Afterwards silence engulfed the two of us . He doesn't even talk much , doesn't he ? Its so peaceful .

" Why did you joined the basketball club ? ", the grey haired man decided to break the silence . His blank expression never leave the book .

It took seconds before answering him " I realized that I love basketball . Back then , I always thought that basketball was nothing but sports . I used to hate it for some reason ", a small smile drawn on my lips .

" Then why you didn't join in the women's basketball club from the start ? ", he questioned .

I stiffened . He's right . I love basketball but why I didn't joined the women's basketball club instead I joined in the men's basketball club .

Ah ! Damn it ! I can't believe I didn't noticed it from the start . I was too focused in this team . That's absurd . Now all I can do is to support them . There's no way I can easily resign in this club and join a new club .

How should I answer him ?

" ... It's okay if you don't to answer . Now don't approach me anymore and leave me alone ".

" Hey , that's so rude of you . Do you even know that ? ", I raised my brow at him .

" hn . Whatever you say ", he nonchalantly said .

' This guy ~ ', I thought but I smiled at him .

It's already late at night . Everyone in the club , mostly the first string members know that I already went home but I actually sneak into the other gym , where the third string members train . I don't get bother at all since the third string members already went home .

I didn't bother myself to open he lights of the gym 'coz it may attract teachers or student's attention . It's just the moon's light provide its brightness around the gym .

I wonder if I become a player ? How does it feel when you play in an official game ? How does it feel when you win against your opponent ?

Once I took the ball in the storage , I started dribbling it as I close my eyes .

I'm imagining myself as a basketball player , playing in an official game . There are thousands of people watching us . Some are cheering us while the others are cheering to the opponent's team . One of the thousands of people is the redhead man and his team , silently watching us from afar .

I am rushing forward to the other side of the court until one of my teammate pass the ball to me . Once the ball is in my hands someone immediately blocked my way , not even letting me pass through her .

But to her dismay , I outwit her , pretending to charge on her right but I actually made a fake as I charge on the left side . I run forward as fast as I could until I reach the hoop and perform a lay up shot .

Back in reality , I do what I actually do in my imagination but unfortunately , there's no audience and teammates . It's just only me and my fantasies .

I never had a chance like this that's why I spent my time playing here until I get tired of it .