The Playful Fate - One shot

[keiyuki_22]

Title: The Playful Fate

Author: Keiyuki -> ficreader_02

Pairing: Yabu x Inoo, Yabu x Daiki

Rating: PG

Genre: Angst, Romance

Summary: Inoo Kei never had the chance to confess to her beloved person but the string of fate found both of them and let them meet for the second time.

Warning: Girl Inoo, Girl Daiki

This is my entry for inookei_22's contest.

“Okay guys, form 2 lines each for girls and boys according to your height!” Kumi-sensei announced to start our Physical Education class. Since I’m the tallest among the girls, I went to the back already as I watched my cute girl classmates scrambling about their height and position.

“Inoo-chan!” Daiki, my cute bestfriend waved at me from the front of the line, being the shortest girl in our class of course. She flashed her brightest smile as she waves so I waved back at her smiling.

“Now listen. Face the guy that corresponds to your line then” our teacher instructed earning different reactions from my classmates.

“Eh?! Are we going to be partners?!” a girl complained followed by the others

“Uwa! No way! I don’t want to!”

“Yadayo!”

“Like we want to be paired with girls!” a guy blurted out, showing unpleasant expression

“Yeah! You girls are not that cute to be proud of!”

“But except Daichan, of course! Right?” a guy immediately added.

“Right!” the guys all agreed

“Oh, I wished I was the shortest!” I said, knowing that the guys from our class are not that tall to begin with. Well, we’re only our first year of high school so most of them are still not tall enough.

“Alright, stop the fuss! Now boys, hold on to your partner’s waist with your left hand and hold her right hand. Follow my steps to begin, okay?” Kumi-sensei continued her instructions and pulled Wada-sensei (the Chemisty teacher) as her partner.

I don’t know what to do when I saw the guy who’ll become my partner. It’s none other than Yabu Kota! He’s my long time crush! He’s the prince who first helped me when I entered high school, being clueless on where to find the list of class appointment.

I was thinking too much that I just realized that he’s standing right in front of me already having this question look on his face. He waved his hand on my face to help me back to reality. But... but... how can I do this? The truth is, Daiki and Yabu is already dating and I never wanted to hurt my bestfriend even if I have to kept my feelings towards the guy I love. I don’t want to betray her. I walked towards Daiki and her partner Yamada and borrowed her for a moment.

“Gomen Daichan!” I clapped my hand to apologize

“What are you talking about, Inoo-chan?” she asked innocently then looked at my partner.

“Well you see...”

“Ah, Kochan? Don’t worry too much, I’m not a jealous person. And also, you’re my bestfriend so you’re the only person I trust the most” she smiled and pats my shoulder

“But Daichan...”

“Let’s get going or else Kumi-sensei will get grumpy again. Good luck to both of us!” she then went back to her position and left me dumbfounded.

If only you knew how happy I am to be paired with Kota..  but I can’t bring myself to hurt you. I don’t want to see a single tear from your eyes because of me.

I returned to my position, Yabu seems nervous also. “Don’t worry, she’s fine” I assured him and put my left hand on his shoulder to start but I still hesitated to hold his right hand. “Yokatta... I thought she’ll be depressed since we’re not partners...” he answered, taking my right hand and clapped them together. The moment our hands touched, I felt a very unusual electric shock. Yappari, I’m really in love with this guy. I can’t help but to blush as we start the dance lesson. I just tried to concentrate on Kumi-sensei’s teachings and ignored Yabu’s remarks on our dance. I never dared to look at him or he might know I have feelings for him.

“Are you okay? Your face is red, do you have a fever?” he suddenly asked making me look at his face which is on the same level as me. Now I cursed my own body for being tall as him!

“I... I’m fine!” I stuttered as I looked away from him but then, I suddenly felt his hand on my forehead. “Hmm... I think you have a fever” he said and before I even protest, he already raised his hand to call Kumi-sensei’s attention and tell  I have a fever. Of course, Daiki came to me immediately and checked me. “Inoochan! Why didn’t you tell me you’re sick?” she asked worriedly while I just forced a smile to her. “Sensei, let me take her to the infirmary please?” she asked for permission and was granted. She pulled my hand to leave but I suddenly felt dizzy and almost fall. Before I feel my face hit the floor, there’s a strong arm holds my waist and carried me princess-style. When I look to my saviour, my heart couldn’t be more joyed. My headache didn’t help at all as I finally lost my consciousness.

I woke up to the sound of the school bell, indicating the class is over. I sat up so the wet towel on my forehead fell to my lap then I looked at the clock. I heard footsteps coming so I lay back again and pretended to sleep. I put the towel back to my forehead immediately and closed my eyes. I heard the door open and there are two pairs of footsteps came in.

“She’s not waken up yet” Daiki said as she sat near my bed.

“Are you going to stay until she wakes up?” I heard Yabu asked.

“Uhn. You can go home first”

“Are you sure?”

“Uhn. Thank you for helping her awhile ago”

“It’s nothing”

“I love you, Kochan” I heard her saying and I braised myself on what he will answer back.

“I love you too, Daichan” he whispered to her and suddenly went silent.

When I opened my eye a little, I saw them kissed. I immediately closed my eyes again, not wanting to see more of their sweet moments, my hands clutched on the bed sheet underneath the blanket. I tried to not let my tears escape. When I felt that Yabu leaves, I stirred up and pretended to wake up.

“Are you okay now?” Daiki asked as she checks my forehead while feeling her own. I nodded weakly at her and hold her hands.

“What’s the matter, Inoochan?” she worriedly looked at me with those big cute eyes of her.

“Thank you for staying with me” I squeezed her hands with mine and smiled at her.

“We’re bestfriends, right? I’m always here for you no matter what” she smiled back at me and I feel  so grateful for having her.

But you can never help my broken heart...

The day of our dance performance for our PE exam came without us being aware. And I never thought that I would be able to enjoy it. Thanks to Yabu for giving me confidence before we started. I feel at ease as we start moving and I let myself enjoy his company as I tightened my grip on our joined hands. After we took our final bow, everyone cheered.

“Yatta! We did it! We did it!” Yabu screamed with all his might and of course, his no-eye smile captured my heart again.

“Otsukaresamadeshita!” I bowed to him and thanked him.

“No, thank you” he bowed like a prince while kneeling in front of me. Oh this guy, how many times he’ll make my heart pound? I can’t help but to blush, thankfully, the light make-up helped me hide it.

That was my last conversation with him. The next school year, he was assigned to the other class and I just found out that he and Daiki were already over before the previous term ended. I didn’t tried to dig up what really happened between them ‘coz I know it’ll hurt my bestfriend. I stayed beside her. She had a new boyfriend named Takaki Yuya, a senior and the captain of the basketball club. I continued supporting her and my feelings towards Yabu weakened as the time goes by.

After our high school graduation, I decided to enter Meiji University while Daiki looked for a job. She said that she’s taking a breather in studying so she wants to experience working for the mean time. Since we’re both busy, we only meet seldom like celebrating each other’s birthday or when our free time coincides.

It was winter when I rode the bus and sat at the far back seat. The guy beside me is covered with his parka’s hood so I didn’t bother to look at him closely. A few minutes later, the guy took off his hood and glanced at the window. My eyes widen as I saw that familiar face. My heart skipped beat. I looked down to my lap as I hugged my bag tightly. I panicly looked for an empty seat to transfer on ‘coz every second I’m there, my heart is abnormally beating but to my luck, there’s none. I decided to face the opposite side and tried not to be recognized by him.

“A-re? Where am I?” the guy beside me asked freely until he glanced at me. He looked closer to me and blurted “Inoo?!” being found out, I sighed as I look at him while forcing a smile. “H-hey, Yabu-kun...” I faked a tone like I only just recognized him that time.

“Hisashiburi!” he cheerfully greeted as he showed his no-eye smile again.

I tried to hide my burning face and stood when the bus suddenly arrived at an unfamiliar station “ Ah, I’m getting off already. See ‘ya!” I got off immediately, trying not to remember anything that happened back in high school.

“Yokatta~” I sighed deeply when I finally got off the bus but a tap on my shoulder disturbed me and was welcomed by Yabu Kota’s smile.

“Wanna have a warm tea for awhile?” he asked but Ii shook my head and refused. I walked away immediately but my cold hand was held by a warm one and I glance to see him holding it.

“Please?” he asked once again and that time, I just realized that he’s gotten much taller than me. I looked up to him and finally smiled “Okay”.

And by that moment, I knew that I won’t hurt anyone anymore. That even if I love him again, I won’t be violating anyone’s feeling. And when he finally confessed to me with ‘I’ve fallen for you, Kei’ everything went magical. Him, kneeling in front of me in the middle of the illuminations one winter night with one hand holding a ring while the other holding my hand tenderly.

I thought, “Why fate could be this playful to me and yet letting us be together in the end?”

“I love you too, Kota” I answered him, tears starts to disseminate from my eyes. He stood and put the ring on my ring finger while having his famous no-eye smile. He cupped my cheeks with his hands and slowly leaned closer to have our very first kiss.

~THE END~

Author’s Note: The high school PE class part is my own real story but not exactly ‘coz I changed it a little to match the real Japanese school setting. The happy ending is not. And until now, we haven’t seen each other yet. I hope the readers will like it though. ^_^

Comments

[ficreader-02.livejournal.com]

Thanks Tachan!

But I don't really think my feelings for him will come back when I see him. Coz I'm now in love with JUMP esp Inoochan~