I Love Only You

The next day after practice, Rukawa stayed behind alone to practice. Before she left, Ayako had made sure everyone had left and will not return.

Rukawa was practicing his three pointers which surprisingly, failed to go in every time. Rukawa shook his head and tried again and again, refusing to give up. He, however, did not notice someone standing at the doorway watching him all the time.

"No, no! That's not the way! You are not yourself today! You never use to shoot this way. What's wrong, honey?"

Rukawa was startled by the voice. He had thought he was alone. He turned around and saw a familiar figure standing at the doorway. The figure walked slowly towards him and under the light, Rukawa saw who it was. He immediately turn away.

"What's wrong, Ru?" Sendoh stepped in front of Rukawa.

"What are you doing here? Go away! "

Sendoh was hurt. But he persisted on, knowing that he was the one who caused the misunderstanding. Now he has to clear up the mess he created.

"Listen to me, will you? Look here, I'll explain myself."

'What is there to explain?"

"Ru, what you saw that day was a misunderstanding."

"..."

"Ayako has told me everything. I'm sorry if I've hurt you in any way. But let me explain myself."

Rukawa remained silent. Sendoh proceeded to explain how he and Koshino came to meet and how they both ended up talking to each other and was witnessed by Rukawa. When he finished, there was still no response from Rukawa. Sighing, Sendoh put his hand into his pocket and pulled out a velvet case. He handed it to Rukawa.

"I know that you will not listen no matter what I say. I'll wait until you cool down before I explain myself again. This is for you. Happy three months anniversay, Kaede!" Saying that, he took Rukawa's hand and put the case on his palm.

"Wait a minute!" Sendoh heard Rukawa calling out as he turned to leave. Grinning, he turned around. Rukawa tossed something to him which he caught in his hand. He frowned as he watched Rukawa picked up his things and walked out of the court.

Sendoh looked at the case which Rukawa tossed to him. He opened it up and there inside was a heart-shaped locket. He opened the locket and there inside was a picture of the two of them. Sendoh smiled. He immediately picked up his things and ran out of the court.

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Rukawa was nowhere to be found. Sendoh picked up his pace and walked to Rukawa's house. His fast pace soon turn into a run and as he turned the corner to Rukawa's house, he saw Rukawa unlocking his front door and pushing his bicycle in.

Sendoh immediately ran up to Rukawa. He pushed opened the door just as Rukawa was about to close it. Rukawa was startled for a moment. He relaxed a little when he saw that it was Sendoh.

"What do you want?" Rukawa asked Sendoh in a cold voice.

"Still unwilling to forgive me?"

"..."

"Kaede, I already explained myself. Shouldn't you at least give me an answer?"

"What do you want me to say?"

"Tell me you have forgiven me." Sendoh grinned.

Rukawa ignored him and went into the house leaving Sendoh outside. Sendoh immediately went in after him.

"Close the door."

"Nani?" Sendoh was bewildered.

"I said close the door. You want to invite any thieves into my house?"

Sendoh nodded and close the door just as Rukawa went upstairs.

"Kaede..."

"I need to change first. We'll talk later."

Sendoh watched Rukawa disappeared into his room and watched as the bathroom light was switched on. He grinned and went up after Rukawa into his room.

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When Rukawa came out, he was surprised to see Sendoh in his room.

"Get off my bed!"

"Huh?" Sendoh looked at Rukawa surprised.

"Go and take a bath first before you settle yourself on my bed." Rukawa said as he tossed a towel to Sendoh.

Sendoh caught the towel and stood up. Then he sauntered up to Rukawa.

"Kaede, forgive me, will you?" Sendoh asked softly.

"..."

"I know you are hurt. I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you."

Rukawa looked at Sendoh. Sincerity was evident in Sendoh's eyes. Rukawa sighed. Both of them made no move to do anything. Then, Sendoh pulled Rukawa into his embrace.

"Please, forgive me!"

Rukawa felt the feeling coming back. The feeling of being loved. The warmth feeling he felt whenever he was in Sendoh's arms. The loving feeling he always got when he was with Sendoh. He knew then that Sendoh really mean what he said. He knew he should have never doubted Sendoh's sincerity. He buried his face in Sendoh's shoulders.

Sendoh smiled. He knew that they are back together again. He made a silent promise that he will never do anything to hurt his Kaede again.

"Kaede..."

"Hm?"

"Ai shiteru!"

Rukawa lifted his head and looked at Sendoh. Then he smiled lightly.

"I love you too."

Sendoh smiled and slowly, he pressed his lips against Rukawa's, sealing their love with a kiss.

Owari

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Yureko: Phew! I've finally completed the fic! If not, I'm gonna get more complaints again. *Looking at Sendoh*

Sendoh: Hmm... I can see that's a happy ending for me, Yure-chan.

Yureko: Of course! I never write sad endings. At least not for now.

Sendoh: When is the next fic of Kaede and I coming up? Is it going to be a lemon?

Yureko: Ano...

Rukawa: Hentai!

Sendoh: Kaede-kun...

Rukawa: Get away from me, you hentai!

Sendoh: Yure-chan, please write a lemon fic on Kaede and I. Pleaseeee! *Puppy-dog eyes*

Rukawa: And get away from Yure-chan too. Stop pestering her. She's underaged.

Sendoh: Yure...

Yureko: Ano, I haven't had a good night sleep ever since I started on this fic. So, I'm going to sleep now. Oyasumi!

Rukawa: Oyasumi, Yure-chan! *Walks away*

Sendoh: Yure-chan... Kaede! Wait up! *Runs after Rukawa*

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