It's been two weeks since Shuuya and I bonded, and it's nearing the end of the month. The guys are still practicing hard while I sit on the benches along with the other managers. Ever since the mark of my first month, I've noticed that I was finding it difficult to breathe time to time which eventually led me to stop playing soccer and became a full time manager.
"This sucks" I unconsciously said.
"It's okay [f/n]-chan." Aki said as she rest her hand on my shoulder, comforting me.
"Tell me I didn't say what I was thinking out loud." I dreaded as I look at the four managers who were sweat dropping.
"You're health's more important. I'm sorry you can't play soccer anymore." Fuyuka said in her usual monotone.
"I guess it's fine. I miss running around though." I replied with a chuckle.
"I'm surprised you aren't feeling tired at all by watching the boys practice." Natsumi said as she fan herself, getting irritated with the heat.
"It's the opposite actually." I replied with a sigh.
"But I've noticed you're doing well with Gouenji." Aki said leading to the news hungry female to direct their attention to me.
"It's not what you guys think!" I defended.
"Then what are we supposed to think?" Haruna replied taking out her pen and notepad.
"Seriously?" I pointed at the stuff she pulled out only to be returned with an eager nod.
"Shuuya and I… we're family. Nothing more!"
"Ouch. Gouenji Shuuya just got brother-zoned." Natsumi commented.
"But the change in atmosphere is rather peculiar." Fuyuka added.
"Stuff happened. Personal stuff happened." I made sure to emphasize the word 'personal' just so they wouldn't ask about it.
And just as they were about to say something, coach blew the whistle, therefore, afternoon practice was over.
I handed out towels and water bottles to the guys, a little biased to Shuuya, while telling them what a good job they did today.
"How are you feeling?" Even with my back faced towards the person I already know who he is.
"I'm fine, Shuuya. You don't have to babysit me and ask me if I'm feeling alright all the time." I replied while I started gathering the empty water bottles.
Without saying anything, he helped gather the water bottles. I looked at him annoyed and was about to say something when an idea came to mind. I tapped on his shoulder and dumped all the water bottles I collected in his arms.
"You wanted to help so badly right? Now go bring those to the other managers." I said gleefully while patting his head like a good little dog.
He squinted his eyes and growled at me in response, but did so anyway.
"That's not nice, [f/n]-san." I immediately turned to see Fubuki looking at me seriously.
I pouted, trying to look adorable, but he's expression didn't change.
"I'm just kidding." He replied with a smile which I in turn, slapping his shoulder hard.
"Don't do that ever again! You scared me." He just looked at me confused.
"There's a saying that you shouldn't piss of calm and collected people." I pointed out.
"Why?" He asked, still looking at me with those lost eyes.
"Because they're the craziest and scariest." I replied while he just nod.
"Anyway, I wanted to say congratulations!" He said happily as he extended his arm for a hand shake while I simply looked at him, confused.
"…Umm… for what?" I asked softly, trying not to sound insulting.
"You and Gouenji-kun right?" He looked at me unsure.
"What?! No! No no no no! Shuuya and I are nothing like 'that'." I denied in the most obvious way possible: shaking my head really fast while randomly flailing my arms.
"Eh? But you guys looked so close and you guys are almost inseparable." He noted.
"Seriously though, we're not in that sort of relationship. We're like siblings to each other." I said in a calm and serious tone.
After I finished my short explanation, he smiled at me warmly before looking serious again.
"Why… did you stop playing?" He asked slowly as if afraid that he's might get scolded after.
"Ahh… Well, I'm… sort of having breathing problems and Gouenji's dad said that I shouldn't do stuff that could worsen it and recommended me to stop playing." I said as I try not to look at him in the eyes.
"Ohh…" was all he said, but the sadness in his response was more than enough for me to imagine what expression's he's currently wearing.
"Hey! Don't worry!" I said energetically.
'A depressed Shirou is worse than an angry one.' I thought.
"I love watching all of you play." I smiled as he continued to look at me with a concerned face.
"Really?"
"Really! Seeing you guys play happily is more than enough for me." I grinned widely.
Out of nowhere, Fubuki hugged me tight as if he knew that I needed one badly.
"On the upcoming matches, I'll play your share and make sure we win. I promise." He looked at me with gleam in his eyes. The kind where you can assure that he meant all of it. I smiled, realizing how independent this man was.
I punched him playfully as I laughed a little.
"You'd better! I'll be watching you like a hawk the entire time so you better not fail me, Shirou."
I laughed at my own comment before noticing his flushed face.
I was about to say something when…
"[f/n], time to go home." A sweaty Gouenji came.
"Ew." I blankly stated my disgust as I pointed at his sweaty appearance.
I'm pretty sure I saw a vein popped as he literally dragged me away from Fubuki.
"See you tomorrow, Shirou~" I waved while still getting dragged by Gouenji.
==Time Skip (Saturday of the same week - the last minutes of the match)==
The score was still 1-1 and the guys are obviously exhausted. They were doing pretty well against one of the champion teams, but it's obviously taking a toll on them. There isn't enough time and just one more shoot and we win. Everyone was on the edge of their seats, me included, as I kept my eyes locked on the man who promised victory.
For a short moment, we locked gaze as he gave me a small smile. I immediately felt calm as if all my worries went away as I saw the ball being passed to Fubuki who immediately shot a wolf legend in. The crowd went wild as we, the manager, tried to hold back the tears welling up. The team ran to one another for a group hug as I ran to Fubuki, tackling him to a hug.
"Did I do well, [f/n]-san?" Fubuki asked as he catch his breathe.
Words wouldn't come out from the feeling of happiness overflowing so I replied with an eager happy nod. Then things went by fast that the next thing I know, Fubuki has swept me off my feet and his lips pressed on mine.
I could hear cheering all around us as I tried, and failed, to hide my embarrassment. I pushed Fubuki away lightly and ended the kiss.
"Ehem." We turned to look at a pissed off looking Gouenji.
"Congratulations everyone!" I said in a very awkward way.
"I'm kinda jealous that Fubuki gets to have special treatment. Maybe I should shoot the winning shot next time." Hiroto kid as he patted my head as Gouenji's glaring intensifies.
"Alright alright. Sheesh. You're worse than my mother. And Hiroto-kun, you shouldn't say stuff like those when you're in a relationship. Yuri-chan would be heartbroken." I said to Gouenji as I removed Hiroto's hand off my head.
"Anyway, let's go home so you guys can rest those tired bodies of yours." Aki commanded as the team went back to the locker room to freshen up.
==Time Skip (Arriving at Gouenji Residence)==
"You're really pushing this protective stuff too far, Shuuya." I said with a pout while he just raised an eyebrow and turned his back on me.
I got irritated and started tapping my foot repeatedly, fastening as my patience grows thin.
"Do you like Fubuki?" He asked seriously as he turned to face me. I blushed at the question and looked away.
"As if I'd tell you the answer." I stubbornly said then a thought hit me.
"Say. Are you jealous or something?" I teased. I then felt his frustration taking form.
He opened his mouth only to close it again and sighed.
"No, I'm not. To be jealous of someone in that way, I have to be attracted to you, and no offense, I'm not romantically attracted to you." He replied as he ruffled my hair, earning him a pout from me.
"So you're just an overprotective mama bear." I replied, a full smirk plastered on my face.
He glared at me, but decided to brush it off.
"I'm going to bed~" I chimed as I ran to my room and relive the short event that had happened earlier in my head.
===Gouenji POV===
"No, I'm not. To be jealous of someone in that way, I have to be attracted to you, and no offense, I'm not romantically attracted to you." I replied as I ruffled her hair, earning me a pout from her.
"So you're just an overprotective mama bear." She replied, a full smirk plastered on her face.
I glared at her, but decided to brush it off.
"I'm going to bed~" She chimed as she ran to her room.
I let out a full sigh as I remembered what I just told her.
"I'm not romantically attracted to you… Not anymore." I whispered as I made my way to my own room.
[A/N]
.hahahaha. *insert more awkward laughing here*
I am SUPER sorry about the EXTREMELY late update.
An excuse? I guess I do have one or two.
1.) I was busy ('til sometime last March)
2.) I lost the inspiration to write inazuma eleven fics because I'm totally in love with Kuroko no Basuke and I REALLY would rather NOT force myself into writing a new chapter (it'll turn out really bad—then again, I'm not really that good of an author so… yeah)
I read your comments 3
I'm really sorry for the long wait and I hope this is enough. OTL
And yes, Gouenji Shuuya is officially out of the list of bachelors. Remember the poll or voting?
Yeah, if you guys feel really shocked or hate me for it, blame the people who do not read stuff properly. Gouenji Shuuya got the most vote for the person I'm evicting.
Since I'm lazy… well, lazier now,do expect a LOT of time skips =w=
Hiroto: We miss you so much, author-chan!
Me: I miss you guys too! *hugs the boys*
Gouenji: What's so good about those other guys anyway?
Me: Hmmm… They're all hot?
Gouenji: *rolls eyes*
Fubuki: But we're also hot, right?
Me: Yes, you guys are. I'm pretty sure [f/n]-chan feels the same.
Kazemaru: Just so you guys know, I'm the hottest one around here!
*flaming soccer ball hits Kazemaru in the guts*
Gouenji: If you're talking about hot? That'll be me.
Fubuki: *sparkles* Better luck next time, Gouenji-kun.
Hiroto: I'm rich, beautiful, and gorgeous. Bow down peasants.
Me: OwO
Til the next update~
Comments are still very much loved~