Love, Come Home Please

Chapter 6: Relief and Rivals Declared

Ever since the explosive argument that left Kaita in tears. She had made an effort to avoid contact with Kagami and Izuki at all costs even going and telling Riko that she needed Kagami or Izuki to something. Kaita could even bare to look either of the two in the eye, she was scared of what might happen. Kaita was utterly confused on what to do or say to the two and she would have to speak up soon since the training camp was just right around the corner.

Riko sighed as she watched the boys run up and down the court at practice later on that afternoon. Hyuga felt why Riko was upset and it was because Izukio and Kagami were out of there element ever since the argument. The two wouldn't even look at each other but when they heard Kaita's voice they instantly looked at her to see if she would look their way. But to no avail did they see her smiling face look at them, what they saw was a girl with a distant look trying hard to ignore the concerned eyes that pleaded for her to look at them.

"Alright listen up you idiots. Training camp starts this weekend, we'll all meet here then head on over to the facility. I expect that there will be no further problems. Remember that we have a major practice game coming up and I want each and every one of you to be at your best." Riko had a more serious look when she looked over at Izuki and Kagami making the two boys gulp down in fright.

After practice was over Kaita quickly said goodbye before rushing out of the gym and off to her home. Izuki was set to follow her but he was stopped short by Hyuga that stood in his way. Kagami was going to go after Kaita as well but the stern look Hyuga gave him said otherwise.

"I know that you both want to make amends with Kaita but I think now's not the right time. I think she needs a little more time to get over that argument you both had. Plus don't forget it was you two that made her cry."

Izuki and Kagami wore dejected looks, "Kagami, I need to apologize to you. And to you too Izuki, if it weren't for me then this wouldn't have happened."

"it's alright Hyuga. It's been bothering me a while and I let it all out on Kagami. Sorry Kagami." That was when Riko came over to the three boys and kicked them in the back of the knees.

"You idiots are going to get nothing done by standing here. What I suggest for you two jealous lover boys to do is to tell Kaita what is really on your minds."

Izuki and Kagami looked at each other, and then sighed at the same time. Riko's words meant a great deal to them since they knew that Riko would be able to understand Kaita than them at this point. Afterwards the four left the gym, Kagami went another way while Hyuga, Riko and Izuki went the same.

"It's been awhile since we last walked home together. It was right before Kaita moved back here wasn't it that we would always walk together, but Izuki thought it would best for him to walk with Kaita since they live practically next door to each other."

"I just thought it would be best since she had been away for quite some time that she would feel uncomfortable walking alone."

"Yeah right Izuki. Riko and I know that you walk with her since you still want to hear the answer to your confession. Am I right?"

Izuki blushed at Hyuga's comment, "It's not that I'm telling you...It's just..." Izuki sighed. "Well I'm just going to go home now. I'll see you guys bright and early tomorrow at the meeting place." With that Izuki walked home in silence as he pondered his thoughts, he questioned himself over and over at how he had treated Kagami and burst out in jealousy. He knew he wasn't like that, he was usually making jokes and puns to annoy his friends and teammates. Izuki was just in front of his house when he looked back at Kaita's house. He caught a glimpse of someone at the window holding back the blinds.