You'll never walk alone

By ArokuRaita

Disclaimer: Blue Lock belongs to Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura and this fanfic was written nonprofit.

3. His monster

Isagi's lower back was hurting a lot. Even so, he trained with his teammates and did extra workout to improve his resistance. Not only for playing more matches at a better level, but to endure certain matches with Kunigami.

"You're a great leader, Isagi", Bachira exclaimed while running by his side. When Yoichi looked at his right, he saw Kunigami nodding. The new leader blushed.

It was wonderful having friends like them! (Well, Kunigami was more than one, honestly). Before getting into Blue Lock, he didn't know there were so many talented guys around. The only one he had known until then had been Kira.

Thinking about the former BL member made him feel uncomfortable. It was true that he met a lot of people, but Isagi knew another side of him, too. Passionate, darker, colder and hungrier in every sense. Was that the monster Bachira had seen in him?

During lunch, he seated in front of Bachira and they started talking about their next match with Team W. After a pause to eat, Isagi asked:

"Bachira, I'd like to know more about the monster inside me… How is it?"

Meguru looked at him, intrigued.

"Why do you ask?"

"Well… I want to know more about this new side of me. I've never felt something like this before and I don't want to fear it"

Bachira gulped his food and smiled. There were some rice grains around his lips.

"Got it. First of all, it's not 'it'… Your monster is a 'she'"

"WHA-?" Isagi almost choked.

"Haha! Sorry, I'm joking… More or less. It's because her vibe is like those 'femme fatales' from old movies. It's like… Passionate, dark, cold and hungry for power and… souls!"

"Souls?!"

"Hmm, I don't know how to say it. It's like your monster wants to devour everyone around you. The more powerful, the better"

And Kunigami was the first victim, Isagi thought.

"It… She seems dangerous"

"Yeah, but in football it could be awesome! Just don't let it interfere in other areas of your life"

Well, it was too late, but Bachira didn't have to know.

Isagi thanked him and changed topic. With that info, he could understand more about his new self and maybe tame it... her… Whatever.

Meguru went to take a nap to the dormitory after lunch. Isagi's question was still lingering in his mind. Maybe his monster is what keeps me close to him? He thought while closing his eyes, arms crossed behind his head.

Nah, he's just the first person you admire and want closer to you, his monster answered. Bachira opened his eyes, startled: why did it appear so much in his daily life? Wasn't it just interested in soccer plays? Nope. I appear in areas where there's ambition, enjoyment and growth. Soccer was the first one.

The striker number 268 got used to be called 'weirdo' and tagged as one. He didn't even try to correct it. But his monster was showing too much personality of its own and that wasn't a good sign.

"Which is my second area?" Bachira muttered. Can't tell you. I just know what you know was its answer.

He tried to pry more, but it was fruitless. All he knew was that there was another area he wanted to explore and master. Let's try with friendship was his last thought before falling asleep for a while before team training.

At individual training time, Rensuke was full of energy. Last night encounter was so hot he had to do double sets to release some steam. He always trained a lot, not because he wanted to improve but to calm his carnal desires.

He wasn't attracted to men before entering Blue Lock. That changed when he saw Isagi. He seemed kind and timid, but during the 'tag' game changed a lot. His passion was attractive. Besides, he couldn't forget Isagi's eyes full of surprise and admiration when his shirt landed over his head while changing clothes, and the thoughts that crossed his mind after that:

I want him to admire me.

I want his gaze all over me.

I want to be his hero.

I want him.

That wasn't noble at all, so the first days before the first match Kunigami trained more than anyone. All his urges transformed into fuel for his goals. And when they had their first sexual encounter after the match, his body ignited.

Something in Isagi drew the best out of him. The most beautiful flames, the warmest fire, the fiercest desires.

"… gami. ¡Kunigami!" Someone was calling his name.

"Eh? What is it?"

Isagi was sitting by his side with two water bottles in his hands, one of them extended towards Kunigami's face.

"You've been in plank position for too long. Please rest for a while"

Rensuke sat and took the water bottle, smiling. His abs and chest were covered in sweat.

"Come on, don't pretend you're worried. Just tell me I'm cool"

Yoichi blushed and his eyes widened.

"You're so cool, Kunigami! I barely last 5 minutes!"

Shit, that was a bad idea. The orange haired guy could feel all his blood gathering in his face and in other place. He swallowed half of the bottle and got up.

"It's nothing. Well, I'll shower before dinner. See ya…"

Isagi stood up too.

"I'll go with you, hero… Or would it be uncomfortable for you?"

Kunigami drank the other half of his water bottle and tossed it aside.

"You wish. Let's go"