Here's the next chapter, as I promised. I really enjoyed this chapter myself. I even read it a few times over and over again. I hope you'll like it as well!

Disclaimer: I don't own anything, except my OC. Everything else belongs to Tadatoshi Fujimaki-senpai!

Shinohara Mayumi

[Next Week]

Today was the practice match against (random high school name). The match would be here on Too Academy's gym.

I was slightly nervous, because I was the one coaching the team at the moment. What if I didn't coach so well? What if we lo- What the hell am I thinking?! We have Aomine on our side! As much as I hate to admit, he was kinda right. No one could beat him, for now… Well, I believe in his skills and know that we will win this match. But still, the team is supposed to give the coach, my uncle, a report kind of thing on how good I was while he was gone.

I hope I can make him proud. "Okay, everyone! Let's go- Hey, wait a second! Where is Aomine?!" I panicked. Oh, no! Where the hell did that idiot go?! He was here before the (random high school name) came.

"Satsuki-chan, I'll be back! I'm going to go and get that Ahomine!" I said as I rushed out of the gym and didn't even look back.

"Aho, aho, aho, aho!" I muttered as I ran to the rooftop. When I reached it I kicked the door open and stomped my way up the ladder. "AHOMINE! WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?!" I yelled as I saw him lie on the floor.

He got startled by the way I had entered. "What the hell do you think you're doing?! Is the door okay?!" He asked, as he tried to see the condition of the door.

"Get down and see for yourself!" I said as I started to drag him. Without a second thought I pushed him down, and lucky him, he landed on his feet.

"ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?!" He yelled as he glared at me from below. "By the way, nice panties. Red is really hot and sexy." He said, with an approving look.

"FUCK YOU AND YOUR HENTAI THOUGHTS!" I said, having no time to get embarrassed. I immediately climbed down the ladder and started to drag Aomine.

Aomine Daiki

I almost fell off the stairs as she dragged me. What the hell?! I have never seen her like this before. She must be taking this really seriously.

"Why are you so- WOW! Calm down! I almost fell!" I said, as she still continued to drag me. We got out of the stairwell, and were now running through the hallways. Students looked at us confused as we passed them. "What was I saying? Oh, yeah! Why are you so determined to win this game? It's only a practice match."

"I want to prove to my uncle that I am able to take responsibility of the team. He told me that I could do it. He believes in me! So I have to make him proud. I can't let him down." She said, focused on her way.

I was kinda surprised. I didn't know that she took this so seriously. I wonder why?

We finally reached the gym, and saw the guys warming up. There was still time until the match began.

"You brought him in mere 7 min, a new record!" Momoi exclaimed, happily, and everyone around us sweat dropped.

"So you are now taking time as well?" I asked her, with an are-you-for-real look.

"Hai!" She said, still grinning.

Shinohara Mayumi

The whistle blew. Every player lined up to thank for the game. "With a score of 142 to 36, Too Academy High School wins!"

We won. I was happy, but not. Aomine looked upset. Everyone bowed and thanked for the game, before they walked to each of their benches.

"Good job, everyone!" Momoi said, with a smile.

"Are you kidding me?" Aomine muttered, but it seems like only I heard it. I went towards him and sat beside him.

"Aomine…-kun?" I softly asked, and put a hand on his shoulder. He hadn't sweated that much, so there was no problem.

He turned his head slightly towards me, with… disappointed eyes. This was my first time watching our team having a match towards another team. And it was my first time seeing Aomine's disappointed look. It kind of hurts actually to see him like this.

Without realizing it I had grown to admire and like Aomine as a friend. We always hung out together with Momoi, so we became closer. I considered him and Momoi my best friends. My first friends. And seeing him like this just hurts.

I had grown a soft spot for him. I didn't want to see him like this. And I knew that Momoi didn't want it either.

"Don't look so sad." I whispered.

His eyes kind of widened and his lips parted in surprise.

"I don't want to see you like this." I said and wrapped my arms around his neck. I hugged him.

By now, the whole gym was empty, leaving the both of us alone.

Aomine Daiki

What is she-? Those words… Even Momoi had never said them to me. It made me feel a little… sad? I didn't know the word for the feeling I had. I was surprised to say the least, but I also felt a little joy. But I don't know why.

I had no idea that Shinohara cared for me. I thought she hated me.

"You're my friend." She said, as though she had read my mind.

She considered me her friend? Me? I thought that no one other than Momoi was my friend. But unconsciously I had gotten a new friend. I softly smiled and hugged her back. But I was a little unsure, before I wrapped my arms around her small form. She fit perfectly well in my arms. I didn't tighten the hold around her though, because I was still a little unsure.

I could feel her slightly fainted perfume. It was sweet, as candy. It fit her perfectly well.

I could feel her arms letting me go slightly, signaling me that the hugging ended. She had a small blush on her face, which made me blush a little as well. I turned my head to the side. I was nervous.

"Come on, let's go!" She said, with a smile, which for and unknown reason made my heart beat a little faster than usual. I had seen her smile before, countless times, but this time it was a little different. It was special. It was directed towards me. Only me.

She took a hold of my hand, and my heart skipped a beat. I felt my face getting warmer and warmer. She started to drag me out of the gym.

I felt so nervous, but happy, I guess?

Some feelings are bubbling! I hope you liked it and leave a review, please!