Kise's alarm jolted her out of her peaceful slumber . She blinked at first , feeling the lingering fogginess in her mind as the events of yesterday flooded back into her consciousness. It had been an eventful day , one that she would never forget , at least not so soon
The blonde girl e sat up in bed, a sense of relief washed over her. She looked around her familiar surroundings, taking in the comfort and safety of her own bedroom . She was fine , they were fine . She reached over to her nightstand and grabbed her phone, checking the time and any notifications that might have come . There was a simple message from her manager who told her to call her back as soon as she got the message .
she quickly dialed the number and held the phone to her ear, waiting for her manager to pick up.After a few rings, her manager's voice came through the line."hello Ryou-chan I heard what happened yesterday from your mother are you alright ?"
"Yes, Rumi-san, I'm alright," Kise replied, "It was a bit of a chaotic situation, but in the end we managed to handle it. I'm just glad everything is over." Her manager let out a soft sigh. " I'm relieved to hear that you're okay, Kise. Your safety is always our top priority. I hope you didn't have to go through too much trouble ."Kise smiled, appreciating her manager's concern.I'm relieved nothing happened with the media," she sighed, grateful that her personal life wasn't in the spotlight .The thought of the media dissecting her personal life and twisting it for their own narratives was a daunting prospect . And boy how much they enjoyed doing things like that.
"I appreciate you giving me the rest of the week off. It will definitely help me calm down."
Finally , She got out of bed, entering the main living room to see her parents already up and about. They looked concerned as they noticed her,commotion from the previous day. She gave them a reassuring smile, trying to put their minds at ease.
After a quick breakfast, she got ready for school. Her parents offered her to stay at home for the day, but she refused With determination, she grabbed her bag and headed to school .
the day passed, she found herself meeting with the Teiko boys' basketball team to express her gratitude for their help . Akashi, with his usual composed demeanor, reassured her that it was no problem at all , Momoi hugged her tightly glad that she was okay , while the others nodded in appreciation.
All her club friends were relieved, and Nanami gently suggested that she should head home earlier. Knowing how determined and persistent Nanami could be, even more so than the blonde herself, she reluctantly agreed .
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Staying true to her words, she decided to visit Haizaki the next day since she didn't have any pressing engagements or distractions.
She showed up alone at his hospital room , feeling a little nervous. Holding a bouquet of flowers in her hands , not quite sure what to get the guy anyway.
"Hello !" Kise greeted, her voice a bit shy
Haizaki's mother, who happened to be present, looked at Kise with surprise and admiration. "What a nice, cute girl," his mother remarked, her eyes twinkling with delight. "Shu-chan, you didn't tell me you knew such a girl."
Haizaki felt a bit caught off guard by his mother's comment and blushed slightly, trying to play it cool and maintain his usual composure. "Mom..." he muttered in response.
Kise blinked, taken aback by the sudden shift in Haizaki's demeanor. She had grown accustomed to seeing him as the gray-haired delinquent, but witnessing this side of him interacting with his mother reminded her that he was still a teenage kid like her .
As she caught herself starring she blushed and handed the bouquet to madam Haizaki
. "I brought these for you," she said softly, her voice filled with sincerity. "I thought they might brighten up the place a little."
Madam Haizaki smiled warmly, accepting the bouquet from Kise's hands. "Oh, how thoughtful of you, dear. Thank you so much,"
Haizaki's eyes flickered uncertainly between the bouquet of flowers and Kise's face. He wasn't accustomed to receiving gestures of kindness.Uh... thanks," he mumbled, his voice tinged with awkwardness. "I guess,"
His mother who had a knowing look suddenly exclaimed "I think need should go ." she said, excusing herself from the room, giving Haizaki and Kise some much-needed privacy.
Left alone with Haizaki, Kise's heart raced with nerves, but she was determined to make the most of this opportunity. She took a step closer to him. "Hey, Haizaki," she began softly," I want to say thank you ."
Haizaki looked at her with surprise and confusion. "Huh? What are you thanking me for?" he asked, not quite understanding
"For saving me,"
Haizaki's expression softened as he listened to her words. "You shouldn't thank me," he said, a hint of regret in his voice, "it's my fault those guys got you in the first place.
Kise shook her head. "No, don't say that," she insisted. "You didn't force them to do anything. And besides, you could have just ignored the situation, but you chose to help me instead. I appreciate that. "
He looked away, feeling a mix of emotions stirring inside him. "I'm sorry," he muttered, not knowing how to fully express himself.
Their eyes met, and for a moment, they both stood there in silence,With her, Haizaki always felt a mix of emotions - confusion, frustration , interest, want , but he couldn't deny that being around Kise made him feel something different, something he wasn't used to .
"I should go now," Kise eventually said, glancing at the time.
"Wait!" Haizaki called out, surprising himself with the urgency in his voice.
Kise paused, her hand on the doorknob, as Haizaki's words reached her ears. His voice held a tinge of desperation, a longing for something she couldn't quite decipher. She turned to look at him,
"Will you come again?" Haizaki asked, his voice filled with hope, hoping to have another chance to make things right.
She hesitated for a moment, her gaze searching his face. Finally, Kise smiled warmly
"Of course . I'd like that."
0_0
Friday arrived swiftly, and Haizaki was still absent from the group. They knew that after just two more days, he would likely be discharged from the hospital, bringing an end to his recovery period.
"Ki-chan ."Momoi called out.
"Momoiicchi ."
" We have decided to go and visit Shougo-kun . will you come with us ?"
" Even Midormacchi ?"the blonde turned back to Midorima .
"Baka , I just came because I don't have anything else to do ." the green-haired boy murmured, which made Kise snort in amusement. "Yeah right, Mr. Tsunderecchi.
"Hey ! you only decided for yourself. There is no way I am going to see that face ."
"Dai-chan ! "
" Don't worry Momoiicchi , plus I am coming with you ."the blonde gave his friend a cheerful smile.
"Well ! I I don't mind coming after all." Teiko's ace Mumbled rubbing the back his neck .Momoi looked at her childhood friend for a while.
"What ?" The navy blue haired raised an eyebrow .
"What a simp ! " Momoi heaved a sigh
"Hey ! what does that supposed to mean?"
Meanwhile, Murasakibara stuffed some chips into his mouth .
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"What are you doing here Daiki ? '"started Haizaki in surprise and annoying
"Checking if you are still alive Haizaki."
"And it seems you are ""I Should go now"
"Dai-chan ."
"What's you problem ?"
"Your face my problem ! You should change it since you are in a hospital."
"Guys ! Guys !" Kise interjected, trying to diffuse the tension between the two teens but they ignored her altogether, engrossed in Thier confrontation.
"Hmmm ! really ? You guys get along very well. You should marry each other," Ryouko teased, causing both Haizaki and Aomine to turn and snarl at her.
"What!" They reacted in unison, clearly caught off guard by her remark.
"Now that I have both your attentions," Ryouko said, shaking her head and laughing at their reactions. "You two should stop arguing."
Midorima pushed his glasses up his nose with an exasperated sigh. "What a bunch of idiots," he muttered under his breath,
" Mine-chin and Zaki-chin are acting lovey dovey ."
"WHAT THE ..''"
"Murasakibara ..."
" Murasakibara-Kun is right Aomine-kun , Haizaki-kun. "
"Testu ! "
"Where did you come from ?"
"I was always here Aomine-kun."
The group continued to tease and banter with one another,their laughter filling the air as they walked together ,
laughter of Kise and Momoi filling the air .
Everything was alright.
