Shun and Junpei just finished bathing. Junpei was the one who bathed Shun this time. It's just weird that they didn't have sex while they were taking a bath. It would've happened… could've…
"Shun, can I ask you a question" Junpei said, while combing Shun's hair.
"If I could top you? The answer is 'NO'" Shun quickly answered.
"No, that's not my question exactly… but it's somewhat connected to it…"
"What is it then?"
"Why don't you want to do it with girls? Why do you prefer to do it with guys? And why don't you want to be top?"
"For what I recall you said 'a question'… But since you did an effort today, I'll answer all those… I do it with guys because I want to; I'm not interested in girls; and last, I'm already happy being in the receiving end…"
"Don't you want to try it even once?"
"With a girl?"
"Being top… I would gladly allow you if you want to…"
"Nahh…" Shun then shifted his position, facing Junpei "I'm happy that I'm the one being penetrated…especially by you…" he gave Junpei a peck on the lips.
"Have you… done it with other guys since then?" Junpei asked, a little nervous.
"Nope… Don't worry… Didn't I promise that I will not do it with other guys other than you?"
"Yeah I remember…"
The two were about to close the distance between t hem when suddenly… *RIIIIIIIIIING!*
"Argh! Big mood kill!" Junpei complained as he took his phone and looked at the caller.
"Who is it?" Shun asked.
"Riko"
That name seemed to send daggers to Shun's body, piercing through him.
"Go on and answer it. She might be calling for a reason" 'No… don't answer it, Junpei…'
"You sure?"
"Of course…" 'No…'
Junpei then answered the call, "Hello?"
"WHAT THE HELL HYUUGA?! I've been calling your since this morning!" Junpei needed to distance his phone from his ear because of his coach's shouting. He could sense the angry aura over the phone.
"Ahh… Sorry I was busy. Why'd you call?"
"This whole week we're going to have a meeting about the team's performance and practice matches…"
"Wait, whole week?"
"Of course!"
"Can't it be just a day or two?"
"No. So don't you dare not meet up with me and talk, Captain~"
"Alright, alright…"
"Oh yeah, you can't stay late for cleaning and practice for the whole week"
"Wait- what? Why?"
"You just can't! You can't abuse your body with practicing do late"
"Why can't I?"
"LISTEN TO ME!"
"Fine, fine, I won't… But it's just for the week…"
"Okay," with that, they hang up.
Junpei gave out a sigh. 'How am I going to tell Shun this?'
"What did she say?" Shun asked.
"Well… she told me that we have to talk about the team's upcoming activities and I have to spend the whole week talking to her about stuff…"
Junpei saw Shun frown a little "Oh…"
"B-but… don't worry, we can still hang out at school…"
Shun forced a smile "Okay…"
Shun's POV
"We can still hang out at school"
Why do I feel like those worst just passed through me? Like they were piercing through me… Hurting me… Why? I don't get it…
All I know now is I felt sad… really sad… and scared…
Wait. Why am I feeling like this? I never feel like this… only when we lose from a game and facing stronger opponents. But then, I would feel better in an instant… This time is different. The pain, sadness, and fear is different…
What's going on? Am I scared of losing Junpei?
Normal POV
It's one normal lunch time at Seirin high. Shun and Junpei ate at the rooftop both happily chatting. Sometimes, Shun would even catch Junpei's lips.
"Junpei…" Shun started "Can w-"
*RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING~~* "Oh, hold that thought" Junpei took his phone from his pocket.
"Gym. NOW" Riko demanded.
"Okay" Junpei then ended the call "Sorry, Shun. I need to meet with Riko at the gym…"
"Y-yeah… sure…"
As soon as Junpei has left, Shun stared at the sky. 'It's so lonely….' He thought as he gave a sigh.
"Izuki- senpai, is there something bothering you?" a voice said.
There was a pregnant silence until… "WAAAAHH! K-Kuroko?! How long have you been here?!"
"I just arrived five minutes ago…" Tetsuya answered "What's bothering you Izuki-senpai?"
"Nothing to be worried about actually"
"Hmm? Doesn't look like it… Does it concern Hyuuga-senpai?"
"How can you tell?"
"Well… these past few weeks, you two have been closer than usual…"
"Hmm? Closer than usual? Aren't Junpei and I close?"
"Well, I know you two are best friends and you have known each other for so long but…" Kuroko paused for a bit "… don't you think making out at the bathroom stall, gym, and at the rooftop a little… too close?"
"Hahaha~ Oh, Kuroko… you noticed, huh?"
"I did. Is there something going on between you two? The lunchtime show I watch here at the rooftop is a bit incomplete…"
"So you watch us?"
"Yes"
"You're not disgusted with your seniors making-out and fucking in the open?"
"No… I sometimes do it with Kagami-kun too…"
"I see… I presume you're the bottom"
"Yes,"
"Looks like we have something in common, then…"
"Yes. But I cannot contain myself from asking… you're kindda sad, Izuki-senpai… Why is that?"
"Well… perhaps you could keep a secret… Well, I feel like Junpei's being distant from me… It's Wednesday and we haven't done anything yet"
"Ohh…"
"We haven't done it at the bathroom, gym, not even here. We just kiss but not the same way as the past weeks…" Shun hugged his knees "… do you think that Junpei is bored of me?"
"Well… I can't answer that question… What is Hyuuga-senpai to you?"
"A friend, a best friend!"
"A sex friend or the best sex friend?"
"Kuroko…"
"Sorry,"
"We're getting nowhere here…" Shun then scratched the back of his head.
"Sorry if I'm no help… But Izuki-senpai,"
"Huh?"
"Is it only because of Hyuuga-senpai being distant making you lonely?"
"Well… I don't know… Maybe?"
"I'll listen…"
"You see, while Junpei and I were busy last Saturday, Coach called him and said that they would have this meeting about and for the team for the whole week. Junpei promised me that we'll still hang-out and have fun but… It doesn't look like it…"
"Well… maybe Hyuuga-senpai can also use some space…"
Shun's POV
Well… here I am… at my apartment, in my shower… alone…
Yes, tonight, I'm alone… Junpei didn't come with me. Normally, he'll come with me to my apartment and we'll have sex all night 'til we get tired. But tonight, I'm not with him, he's not with me… I'm alone…
I just stood there inside the cubicle where the shower is. I just let the water run down my body. They say the shower is the best way to think… looks like it's true… But now, all I could think about is Junpei.
"I want to do it…" I muttered as I got out of the shower.
Normal POV
One week has passed and Junpei is really thankful that he'll get the chance to spend time with Shun. He finally got permission to borrow the gym for late-night practice and now he's on his way to their classroom to tell Shun the news.
Junpei slid the door open and headed directly to Shun's desk. "Shun," he called.
"Hm? What is it Junpei?"
"I borrowed the gym… Wanna stay with me there for a few hours?" Junpei whispered.
Shun stood up from his seat "Uhh… I'm sorry, Junpei I have a lot of things to do tonight. I have to get home early… Sorry. Maybe next time" with that, he left the room.
Junpei stood there, still surprised with Shun's actions. Normally he would cling on Junpei and tell him how he loves him and how much he would like to do it inside the gym. But now, he told Junpei that he'll be busy… Weird… "Maybe I'll just ask him tomorrow then…"
The next day, Junpei approached Shun again…
"Sorry, I'm busy tonight…"
And the day after…
"Aww~~ I wish I could stay with you but… I have something to do tonight…"
And the day after that…
"Sorry, Junpei… I'll be busy…"
Junpei tried to understand Shun. He just thought that Shun is just a busy guy, like any other student. But today is Friday, their day!
Junpei walked over to Shun's desk but as soon as he sat in front of his best friend… "Hey Shun, it's f-"
Before he could finish, Shun stood up from his seat and got out of class. 'What's wrong with him? Is something bothering him?'
Two more weeks passed after that encounter and Shun didn't even bother talk to Junpei. Every time Junpei approaches, he'll walk away. Shun would sense Junpei's presence with his Eagle Eye and if he does, he'll try to get away and avoid him as much as possible.
All these made Junpei confused, lonely, and scared all at the same time. Confused on why his best friend kept on avoiding him. Not just inside the classroom, but also during practice! Lonely because the once bubbly Shun who would cling on him, telling his 'new plan for fun' to him just stopped. Scared that maybe he has done something terribly wrong to upset the other teen so much.
Junpei stared at the ceiling of this bedroom. 'Two-three weeks without Shun… It's so hard to take…'
"What did I do to make him like that?" Junpei muttered. "Maybe it was because I hang-out with Riko? But why would he act like that? Riko and I often talk to each other especially when it concerns the team…"
"I'll ask him tomorrow…"
Wednesday… Junpei was about to approach Shun, who was walking down the stairs.
"Shun!" Junpei called out but as soon as Shun heard him, he ran away. Again, Junpei frowned, like what he did every time Shun tried to avoid him…
"Is there something bothering you, Captain?" a voice said.
"… WAAAAHHH! K-Kuroko?! Don't show up like that!" Junpei shouted.
"I've been here the whole time… Is there something going on between you and Izuki-senpai?" Kuroko asked.
"I… don't know. And it's none of your conerns"
"Izuki-senpai told me about you two being s-" before Kuroko was able to say the next word, Junpei had silenced him with his hand.
"Shhhhh! Don't say such information in public!"
"Sorry… You know, he was pretty upset two weeks ago when you two were having lunch at the rooftop…"
"Huh? Why would he be upset?"
"Maybe because you left…"
"But I was called by Riko to the gym because we're going to have to discuss about the team… I though Shun understood it"
"I think he did, Captain… He just felt like he was left out… I noticed you two have drawn apart since the start of that week. You did not give him that much attention that's why he was upset…"
"I see… But why are you suddenly into my relationship with Shun?"
"Because you two give me a better show every time I see you two…"
"HEY, GIVE RESPECT TO YOUR SENIORS!" Junpei growled as he grabbed a hand full of Kuroko's hair, making the other wince in pain.
"S-Sorry, Captain…"
Junpei's POV
Was Shun that much affected? I thought he understood the situation… He even told me to go to the meetings with Riko, it was for the team after all …
Two-three weeks since the last time Shun and I did it… I never did have the chance to spend time with him, just the two of us… it feels so… Lonely…
Normal POV
It's Friday again… the day of the week Shun would get so excited for. But like the recent Fridays, Shun and Junpei were gloomy and distant from each other.
"Junpei, explanation, NOW" Tepper demanded as he stared at Junpei.
"Huh? Explanation for what exactly?" Junpei asked.
"Don't act all dumb, Junpei… You're the reason why Shun's like that"
Junpei still has no idea "Teppei, how can I explain something I don't understand?"
Okay, now Teppei is pissed "Look, you are the only one who stays behind with Shun after practice, eat lunch with him, go somewhere with him, and almost every minute of the day you're the one with him. So you're the only one who knows why he's distant even from me. All these started three weeks ago, I think?"
"Ohh… I see… I think I know now…"
"Explain"
"Well… Riko wanted to have a meeting about and for the team the whole week so I have to be with her those times…"
"And… why is Shun like that?"
"Maybe because I haven't had the time to hang-out with him and you know do stuff with him…"
"Okay, now that you know why, have you don't anything to fix this?"
"OF COURSE I HAVE! Do you think I'm a fool not to do anything?!"
"Yes…"
"WHY YOU-!"
"Look, I know Shun's other habit aside from pulling out puns… And I know he does it with you… But these days when you two aren't together, don't you think that he's doing it with other guys again? I mean, yesterday he asked me if I want to do it with him"
It's already 8:00 pm and Junpei is on his way home from late-practice. He thought maybe Shun would show up in the gym when he sees the lights on. Sadly, he didn't… During practice, Junpei kept on making 3-point shots, or at least tried to… all his shoots were not so good. He didn't even make one ball go through the ring. And this is because of his best friend becoming more distant from him…
While Junpei walked down the streets, Teppei's words were still in his mind… "Don't you think that he's doing it with other guys again?"
'No… I don't think so… he said that he won't do it with anyone besides me… he even made a pledge for it!'
'But then… we're not doing it anymore…'
Junpei shook his head trying to get the thought out of his head. But then he stopped. He looked around and noticed the place where he is standing. 'This is where I saw Shun with those guys…'
"Shun~~!" a voice shouted. Junpei suddenly turned his head to the source. It's some salary man again. But wait- Shun? 'No… I couldn't be my Shun… Shun Izuki is not the only person names 'Shun'… There are other people named 'Shun'…. Right?"
"Ah, Miyagi-san, I'm so glad you came"
'That voice… It couldn't be… It shouldn't be…' Junpei's eyes stared in surprise 'Shun…?'
"Sorry if I kept you waiting,"
"No worries, I just got here…"
"Let's go then," as the man wrapped his arm around Shun's waist, Junpei couldn't restrain himself anymore. He ran to then and grabbed hold of Shun's wrist.
"SHUN!"
"J-Junpei…?" Shun didn't expect this, his eyes widen in shock, his eagle eye showing itself.
"Just what do you think you're doing?!" it wasn't the same tone Junpei uses when he asks a question… it was more like he's demanding an answer.
"What?"
"Come here" with that, he started dragging Shun away from the salary man, who still stood there.
"Ahh… W-wait there for a while" Shun said to the man as he was still being dragged away.
"What are you doing?" Junpei asked.
"Right back at you,"
"I'm on my way home from practice. But that's not the point here! You said you won't do it with other guys other than me... Was that a lie?"
"You come up to me selfishly like this… You… aren't you supposed to be with Coach? Weren't you two busy with some boring meeting about the team?"
"Wait… are you jealous of Riko?"
"WHAT DO YOU THINK, HYUUGA?!"
"I- I'm sorry, I didn't notice… I just thought you we're fine with it and…"
"You thought wrong!"
"I'm sorry… Well, Shun… It's a Friday and I'm free… if you wanted to do it now, I can go to your apartment and-"
"No need for that" Shun interrupted "I'm making Miyagi-san wait now go away, Hyuuga"
"WHY?! I understand why I pissed you off before and I won't mind this attitude of yours too"
Shun turned his back "You don't understand anything, you're just annoying me more…"
"We we're on the same boat for so long… we went through familiar things and yet… you did well right away while I was getting corrupted…"
"I'm really pissed off you know that?" Shun muttered.
"Shun…"
"I don't want to see your face anymore…" with that he headed to the man he was with.
"Who was that?" the man asked.
"He's just a friend from school… Let's go?"
"Alright" and then the two disappeared to the Hotel District.
Junpei is in pain… he still stood there tears running down his cheeks as he stared at the direction Shun and that man disappeared to. He dropped his head and just let the tears hit the ground. Suddenly, a single snowflake landed in front of him. 'Shun… I'm so sorry…'
At the hotel room where Shun and a salary man were in…
"Shun, is everything alright?" the man asked.
Shun stayed silent.
"Doesn't it feel good?"
"Ah… not at all…"
The scene where Junpei grabbed his wrist earlier appeared in his mind.
"You said you wanted to do it so I went here…"
Shun kept silent.
"Now let's continue…" the man then started to nibble Shun's earlobe.
"Sorry…" Shun said as he stood up and gathered his clothes. 'I need to see Junpei'
"Eh?"
"I'm going home now…" with that, Shun left the man.
"E- eh, wait!"
Shun is not on his apartment when suddenly his phone rang and saw Teppei's name on the screen.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Shun… I was wondering how it went"
"What do you mean?"
"Hehe~ I'm just wondering how you and Junpei are going…"
"That doesn't matter now…"
"So, what's the action with Junpei? I'm really worried about you two you know… you seem to avoid him these past few weeks after all… Junpei seemed to be lonely… you know, he can't even make a good shot at practice… he would sometimes mutter 'Sorry' or 'Shun' during practice"
Shun knew that. But he only thought that Junpei is just tired or so… maybe his strategy of avoiding his friend wasn't such a good thing after all… 'I need to see Junpei. NOW'
"Uhh… Teppei?"
"Yes?"
"By any chance, do you know-" Shun stopped when he finally reached the second floor of the apartment building only to find a familiar person at his doorstep "What the-"
"Hm? Is there something wrong, Shun?"
"No" he hangs up. He walked closer to the person. "Junpei?"
"AH! Shun, you're back!" Junpei greeted as he stood up.
Next chap is the final…
