Chapter 26: Basketball Player
Yosen was having a friendly basketball match amongst other members in the club. Groups were decided by the coach and it was a 3-on-3 format. Murasakibara wanted to withdraw himself from the tournament but it wasn't possible. Their coach wanted to measure every player's potential before spring begins. It was also a farewell game for the third year students.
I persuaded Mura-kun to join the match for the sake of playing. He was reluctant but after I offer him a treat to Sweets Paradise if he participates, he agreed to play the game. Not much was discussed when he wanted to play. His serious mode was sometimes triggered when his team was losing points. A ponytail was tied to his hair and puts on his game face.
As I watch Atsushi played, I was amazed by how different he could be. The lazy, greedy for sweets-only Atsushi was very different from the serious looking one on court. I felt he has a double personality and maybe he doesn't realized it. The way he played his Thor's Hammer move or the agility he had when he ran and catch the ball, it was not a new experience to me, but rather, a refreshing one. I really love his play.
When the whistle was blown, Atsushi's team won by a landslide of 100 points. The power of the Generations of Miracle player can be this overwhelming, I thought. Nevertheless, his team won and that's all it matters. I stood up from the bench and greeted him with a hug. My boyfriend may be sweaty and I think this is the only time I don't mind hugging him in that state. I smiled at him and he awkwardly smiled back.
"You know... my teammates are watching…" Murasakibara whispered into my ears and it took me about five seconds to comprehend what he said.
"Ah... Sorry, I... I was just too happy for you." I released Mura-kun from my hug. My cheeks were flashing slight red.
Murasakibara patted my head. I felt like a kid for that. He then packed his stuffs into his sling bag and asked me to follow him to the changing room. I walked behind him as he led the way. Along the way, I watched his back. Although he was wearing his jersey, I imagined just laying behind his muscular body.
When he stopped walking, I stopped too. Murasakibara turned around. He took my lips and gave a gentle kiss. I was half surprised by his action and gave him a 'what-are-you-thinking' look. Acting innocently, he asked, "Do you want to join me for shower?" I hit him childishly on his shoulder, "Ba-bakatsushi! I'll wait for you outside."
As I walked away, I recalled the last time he said something similar. Now I see a perv Atsutshi. I guess I like seeing the many sides of him while I'm still in Japan.
Author's Note: Hi there! The next chapter is definitely going to be a Valentine's fic so please look forward to it!