"Where are my shoes!" Kyou screamed with agony, as she frantically searched for her favorite pair of white pumps.
Great...I can't find my favorite pair of shoes and I'm late!? Why does God hate me so? Kyou's thoughts were cut off when she caught a glimpse of shining white from under the bed. Diving down to retrieve the heels she was looking for.
"There is a God!" Kyou yelled as she ran to the front door and started to put on her heels. Hearing a rustle and yawn behind her, Kyou turned to the source of the sound.
Before her eyes was her adorably cute son Kyouta. Seeing the sight of his tousled bedhead, Kyou couldn't help but let out a small giggle.
Ignoring his mother's giggles at the sight of his hair, Kyouta tried to straighten his hair as he started to question his mother. "Where are you going-ssu?"
Calming her giggles, Kyou looked down at Kyouta, and gasped. Grabbing her bag while giving Kyouta a quick peck on his cheek as she slammed the door open. Looking back at the concerned look in his face Kyou yelled, "I'm going to be late! I'm going to work and I'll be back by 5:00!"
Kyouta smiled. His mama always was kind and loving, but it always made him laugh if he could ever see the frantic, clumsy side of his mother. Running to the kitchen, he ran back and headed towards the door as he called out to her. "Mama-ssu!"
Turning to the voice of her son, Kyou saw an object fly into the air as she caught it in her hands.
"You forgot your bento! Good luck mama-ssu!" Kyouta said as he waved his hands excitedly.
Feeling grateful, Kyou yelled out her thanks and blew a kiss as she jumped into the car and drove away.
Today wasn't the best day. Seeing her son gave Kyou a burst of energy to get through the day, but at this moment, she was late.
This morning the alarm had not gone off (due to a short that had also affected her hair dryer, making Kyou's hair a hot mess) and thus making her late.
Kyou found herself trying to multitask with driving and putting her teal hair up in a messy bun. Kyou rushed down the freeway, honking at 'idiots' who got in her way (idiots who had not been expecting her to cut them off).
Finally Kyou arrived at her new job at the high school known as Kaijou High.
Kyou bolted out of the car, grabbing her bag and other necessities, as she hurriedly went inside. Once inside Kyou noticed that a few students had already begun to arrive, a sure sign that she was late.
Checking her watch one more time to see that it read 7:40. Being late for 20 minutes, was not the impression Kyou wanted to make on the first day!
Frantically, searching for the door that said, 'Teacher's Lounge' (where the official 'welcome' meeting was currently taking place) and upon finding it, threw it open.
Kyou looked around to find many surprised (and confused) faces.
Unaware of what to do, Kyou smiled rather awkwardly, "H-hello. I'm sorry I'm so late. There were issues with my alarm and..."
She looked around to see the unconcerned and unfamiliar faces of her fellow colleagues, as Kyou sat down on an open seat.
"As I was saying..." Resumed the speaker, that Kyou concluded was the principal. "Let's all have a great year and go easy on the kids, yeah? Not too easy though. Meeting adjourned." The principal concluded his speech and immediately the other teachers went to the counter that held free donuts and coffee.
Kyou sat in her seat as she saw the principal approaching her.
At this moment Kyou realized two things.
One: this man was incredibly old, short, and had it not been for his gray hair and suit she could have easily mistaken him for a child.
Two: she was either going to get scolded or fired!
"Kuroko-san," The so-called principal known as Minamoto started in his raspy voice, "I would like to say," Oh God here it comes, "Welcome back! It's surprising to have a past student, come back as a teacher. Surprising, but possible!" Minamoto-san said, as he gave a hearty chuckle.
Kyou was both shocked and overjoyed at the mercy of this short man! There was a God after all!
"O-of course Minamoto-san! I'm very excited to be back, I'll give it my all and work hard!" Kyou said, giving a polite bow.
The old man chuckled, "That's the right attitude! Let's don't hope the students kill you before then!"
"Let's hope not Minamoto-san." Kyou smiled as Minamoto-san made his way out of the lounge and into the school halls.
After feeling very much relieved Kyou realized all at once just how hungry she was (and how desperately she needed some tea) and made her way to the food counter. Seeing the arrangement of donuts, bagels, tea, and coffee. Kyou grabbed a vanilla donut and a bottle of green tea, as she sat down and sunk her teeth in the cloying sugary taste of vanilla. Sighing in satisfaction as Kyou gobbled up the treat.
"Sounds like you're enjoying that donut a little too much."
Looking up to the sound of the voice that just slightly insulted her, blue met black, as her Caribbean blue eyes clashed with a handsome man's onyx eyes.
The man had short black hair and was wearing a Kaijou High varsity basketball jacket over his white button-up shirt, black tie, and dress pants. The man was handsome, but looked oddly familiar.
Trying to remember who this man was as Kyou ran a napkin over her mouth, feeling slightly embarrassed since she just realized how much she was stuffing herself. "Well sorry...it was a pretty delicious donut after all."
The man smiled at Kyou, "It's been a long time Kyou, you probably don't even recognize me, huh." He then pointed at the shocked look on her face. "As I can see, you haven't changed."
Standing up, Kyou flusteredly pointing at this suspicious man. "How did you know my name? Are you some sort of s-s-stalker!?"
Seeing a blush abruptly appear on his cheeks he started to deny the statement. "W-what!? I'm not a stalker! It's me Kasamatsu!"
"Kasamatsu?" There was a pregnant silence between them, until Kyou suddenly realized who the man standing before her was, her beloved friend and senpai. A smile crept on Kyou's lips as she gave him a hug. "It's nice to see you again senpai!"
Ignoring the stares and attention they got from their fellow colleagues, Kyou felt extremely happy to see him again, but at the same time nervous.
"But what are you doing here senpai? I didn't know you were a teacher." Kyou said as she broke their hug.
Kasamatsu gave her a sheepish grin as he started to explain. "Well in college I majored in Japanese history, so I thought that I might as well become a teacher, I coincidentally ended back here though."
"Oh...is that so. Do you still play basketball though?" Kyou asked with a curious look in her eyes. Wanting to badger him with some more questions.
Kasamatsu nodded as he continued to be deep in his thoughts. "Yeah, I couldn't give up basketball! I was a starter during college, but I became the coach here when I started teaching. What about you Kyou?"
"Well, I'm just an English teacher now! Nothing more nothing less." Kyou tried to act enthusiastic, that her life was full of sunshine and rainbows. Kyou didn't want to give more information then she had to, but luckily Kasamatsu-senpai wasn't the type to pry into her business.
"That's good...at least you're enjoying yourself." Senpai said as he started to rub Kyou's already messy hair.
Annoyed that he was still the same old senpai, there was one thing that Kyou had noticed.
He changed. He didn't turned into some arrogant ass, but it was more like an unusual confidence. He grew taller over the years, and he grown more gentle and calm, opposed to his fiery self he was back in high school. But Kyou knew that he was still the responsible and reliable captain from high school.
"How are you able to talk to girls without looking like an idiot senpai?" Kyou bluntly asked, asking the no.1 question that had been bothering her throughout their reunion. She could remember Kasamatsu's past mishaps with the entire female population, including herself. But it seems like he could now handle women generally well.
Hearing Kyou's sudden question made Kasamatsu flush, as he awkwardly rustled his hair.
"Well...the various mixers you and Moriyama forced me to attend helped I think...but I guess it was your presence which helped me the most. You were always around the starters, so I eventually got use to you just being there."
Feeling extremely proud that she became a huge influence on Kasamatsu's life. Looking up to meet his eyes, Kyou smiled. "Good for you senpai, I see our training has worked!"
Kasamatsu smiled back at his fellow kouhai, it was good to see her again. It was surprising that they would meet this way, but was a lucky coincidence. He knew that right after high school, Kyou unexpectedly moved, never contacting him or his former team mates ever again. He was of course surprised and angry at Kyou for leaving, but he couldn't blame her. She was dealing with a lot of stuff at that time.
He wanted to kick the ass of his idiot kouhai, but he couldn't blame that idiot either. It was his choice.
Ruffling her hair once again, but more gently this time. He continued to observe Kyou. Noticing all of the things that changed and stayed the same with the female. She still had the most beautiful smile that could light up the entire room, a laugh that sounded like a bell, and the eyes that were deeper than the Caribbean Sea, but there were some changes.
Her light-hearted, innocent, happy-go-lucky personality, seemed more calm and reserved. The change in her personality affected him, wondering where the girl he knew in high school had gone. The sparkle in her teal blue eyes seemed to have disappeared, looking more cautious.
He knew he had to protect her this time, he never wanted Kyou to leave in the first place. Kasamatsu missed her, he missed Kyou a lot, because he was in love with her.
Back in high school, he knew her heart belonged to his idiotic kouhai, giving up because he knew she was truly happy. But to find her standing right in front of him, looking ever so sexy and single, Kasamatsu couldn't take it. He fell in love with the kouhai he knew in high school all over again. Wanting Kyou to belong to him, and him only, determination rose in Kasamatsu's heart, lighting a fire.
There was no way in hell Kasamatsu would let this chance slip. He is going to make Kyou fall for him.
There was an awkward silence between them two, as Kyou continued to wonder why her senpai continued to mess with her hair. He suddenly stopped, as he suddenly looked down at Kyou and gave her a warm smile. "Let's head to class, I'll show you around Kyou!"
Nodding, they walked down the hall as he started the tour of their old high school. Kyou did not understand why her senpai was showing her around since Kyou was an alumni here after all...but she didn't question Kasamatsu's actions, as they continued to walk around the school, evoking the youthful memories of their high school days.
But unknown to both Kasamatsu and Kyou, at this time was an very important American interview.
Live in L.A. an interview with a Japanese basketball player that has been sweeping through the nation...Kise Ryouta!
Applause and cheers were heard throughout the studio, as the very man walked on to the set. Showing enthusiastic smiles and waves as he sat down in front of his interviewer giving him a polite hand shake, waiting for the crowd to quiet down.
"Whew! That was some entrance Ryouta! I didn't know you had so many fans!" The host said animatedly as screams and hollers were heard from his very fans.
"I appreciate all of my fans who are there to support me, thank you!" Kise giving a small bow as he looked back at the host.
"You're such a gentleman! No wonder you have a high female fan base! But putting that aside, I heard that you are taking a break from basketball and is heading back to your home country Japan, is that true?"
Nodding from the said question, Kise answered. "Yes I am, I would like to have some time reuniting with my friends and family, it is nice to have a break once in a while."
The host smiled, satisfied with his answer as he gave Kise a sly grin. "Your friends and family! That's great! But is it because there is someone special back home? Like I don't know? Maybe a lover?"
Blushing slightly from the host's comment, Kise shyly replied, "No...I don't have a lover back in Japan! I do have a few people that I want to see again..."
The host noticing the tenseness in Kise's tone, continued to pry. "AWWW... isn't this sweet, Kise Ryouta, a top basketball player being all bashful. But speaking of lovers, I heard that you never really have been in a relationship. Well, except for the beautiful model, Miki Kawasaki! But I heard that you guys broke up, is that true?"
Kise tensed, hearing this sudden question, Kise let out a forced laugh. "Yes, I recently broke up with Miki, but that is another story...!"
The host feeling Kise's uncomfortableness, moved on to the next question. "So, I heard that you are in a slump lately? Well I bet that rumor isn't true! You're a amazing player, but can I ask for your opinion on that please."
Before Kise could answer the question, the camera man flashed a sign that told them to wrap it up, making Kise sigh with relief.
Seeing the sign, the host wrapped up the scene for the next commercial break. "Well as we know it, America's most popular basketball star doesn't have a lover! You know what that means ladies!" The host giving an implied wink at the camera as he turned back to Kise. "There will be more information on Kise right after this break!"
"AND CUT!" The crew members yelled, rushing to get ready for the next scene.
Hearing the cut, Kise slumped down into his seat, grabbing his water bottle as he took a huge gulp of water. Kise sighed, he has been sleep deprived for the past few days, and he hasn't really been able to focus on his training. Kise kept having the same reoccurring dream over and over again, but it wasn't just a dream, but was a nightmare.
Kise would given anything, anything, to have another chance again. Nothing was worth seeing the heartbreak on her face.
Remembering the sight of the beautiful teal-headed, 19 year old girl staring at him with eyes filled with hurt and humiliated tears.
"No more..."
Those were the only two words she spoke. Kise could remember it as if was yesterday, her voice cold as ice, cringing at the memory as if he has relived it once again.
"I never want to see you again."
Those were the last words he ever heard from her. She then disappeared, making sure that he really never saw her again, and he regretted every moment of it.
He was annoyed at the thought, suddenly ruffling his hair, until he groaned in mid air.
His eyes then caught a glint of silver, as his eyes followed to the silver chain that was hanging down his neck.
Staring down at the silver chain that was hanging around his neck, his hand brushed the single ring that was attached to his chain. Grabbing the object, he continued to stare at it with nostalgia, as memories started to flood his mind.
It was a simple ring with a thick silver band, but what made it special was the gem attached to it. A shining blue that was the color of the Caribbean Sea, held the key to Kise's heart. It was the only thing he had that reminded him of her. Keeping the ring close to him, as he never took off the necklace.
Hearing the crew shout as the commercial break was ending. Kise tucked the necklace back under his shirt, as he switched to a fake smile.
"3, 2, 1! WE'RE BACK LIVE!" The crew yelled as they switched on the soundtrack music, indicating the show was back from the break.
"Now we're back let's continue with our interview shall we?"
The show continued on as Kise smiled and answered the questions exactly to the script he was given. Forcing laughter and smiles throughout the entire interview until it was over. Kise wasn't even thinking out the questions, fans, or the host that standing before him. The only thing that was on his mind was a single word.
"Kyou..." Kise mumbled.
"What did you say Kise? Is something wrong?" The host asked politely, giving him a smile.
"It's nothing!" Kise snapped out from his thoughts, giving the host a smile as they continued on with the interview.
Just you wait Kyou...I will get you back no matter what! Kise thought, as he clenched at the ring around his neck.
Thanks for the continuing followers and readers! Sorry I haven't been updating! School has taken a huge toll outta my life since I'm starting my junior year!
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