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Don't give up Part three-Fluff🌸

Kaoru's POV

For the rest of the day, Kojiro tried his best to make me feel better. I have to admit though, I did start feeling a lot better than I had been the last week.

A few nights after Langa beat Adam in the beef, the gossip had started. At first I tried to ignore it the best I could, but it became too difficult. People were talking about how they weren't excited to watch me anymore, which didn't bother me until I heard the other things they were talking about.

"He's so predictable now."

"No ones ever going to want to race him again."

"He's honestly just annoying, trying so hard at this point."

"Kaoru?"

I snapped out of my thoughts as I felt Joe cup a hand around my face. "You're thinking about what they were saying again, aren't you?" I sighed, knowing I couldn't keep avoiding the subject, plus I owed it to him to give him an explanation.

"Yeah" I said, turning around and wrapping my arms around his neck. "Wanna talk about it?" "Yeah...but can we lay down?" I asked. He nodded, and pulled me down with him on the couch. I laid my head down on his chest, drawing small circles with my finger. I felt him run his fingers through my hair, making me feel less anxious to talk. "I don't know if I should go back." I said. I felt him freeze for a second before, "Don't say that. I won't let anyone keep you away from what you love." I smiled at him. "You are what I love though" "Well then, I guess you'll have to come" He said, kissing my forehead. I chuckled at him, before going back to the conversation. "What if they continue to talk about me" "They might, but you'll just have to prove them wrong." "How?" "Race me"

I looked up to see a stupid smirk on his face. "You'll just purposely lose to try and make you feel better." I said, rolling my eyes. "Then I just won't lose" He said, the smirk growing. A smirk also grew on my face, feeling excitement for the first time in weeks. "It's on" Kojiro grabbed my waist and pulled me closer. I smiled before pressing my lips against his. "I love you" He whispered against my lips. "I love you too"

~Later that night~

"How do you even manage to do that?" Joe asked, examining a hickey that was on his chest. I shrugged my shoulders, knowing that one hadn't been accidental like others had been(meaning he sometimes gives them in his sleep accidentally. I've done it to myself before on my shoulders....so i know haha). I put on my shirt and jacket before turning to him. When I turned around, I could see that Joe was looking at me, his hands on his hips, and a smirk on his face. "You did it on purpose, didn't you?" "I would never" I said, rolling my eyes. We continued to get ready for the night, and the nervousness continued to build in my stomach. "Here. Let me do your hair" Kojiro said, sitting down behind me on the bed.

"Where's my board babe?" Kojiro called from the living room. "Beside Carla you idiot." I said, walking up beside him. He rolled his eyes before dragging me to the front door. We grabbed our boards before going outside and locking the door. It had been days since I stepped foot outside so I took a deep breath of fresh air. "Smells good huh?" Joe asked as he rolled past me on his board. I smiled at him before gently placing down Carla. "Carla, longboard mode please" "Yes Master" Once the extra length popped up, I stepped on, catching up to Joe.

"You missed this, didn't you?" Kojiro asked, skating really close beside me. "I did," I said, taking in everything. I felt him brush his hand on mine, so I reached over and grabbed his. I looked over and smiled at him, seeing a tiny blush plastered across his face. I smirked, knowing that the littlest of things made him flustered. I looked down at the ground. "Ko, what if they start talking again?" "Then I'll punch them all in the face," he said, shrugging. I giggled a bit, knowing that he actually would. His grip on my hand tightened as we began to see that entrance. I looked over at him at the same time he looked at me. "You ready?" "Yeah."

As we entered, cheers for fan boys and girls came for both of us....but the booing also came. The second I heard it I pulled my hand away from Kojiro's, feeling embarrassed already. "Don't listen to them" He said, taking my hand once more. We rode up to the children before hopping off our boards. "Mama!!!" Miya screamed, running and jumping into my arms. I caught him, allowing him to bury his head in between my shoulder and neck. I felt more arms wrap around me and looked to see Reki and Langa also hugging me. I felt tears prick the corners of my eyes. I made eye contact with Joe, who reached over and wiped my eyes.

"Oh Cherry" Miya said, hopping down from my arms. He ran over to his backpack and grabbed something from inside. All of the sudden his mood changed and he became more shy. "I, uh, made you these" He said, avoiding eye contact and hanging me a little bag. I looked inside and saw little chocolates, which, with the band aids on his hands, I assumed were homemade. I smiled, before pulling him back into a hug. "Thank you Miya '' I whispered in his ear. When I pulled away, I noticed that his face was a bit pinker than normal and chuckled to myself.

"Kaoru, come on babe. It's our time to shine" Kojiro said, smirking, while jumping on his board. I smirked back and got on Carla. We both went up to the starting line, before exchanging a look at each other. "Good luck buttercup" He said teasingly. I rolled my eyes and stuck out my tongue. Just then the lights started dinging, and we were off.

"I'm so close" I thought as I came to the end of the race. I sped up, leaving Joe a couple of feet behind me before crossing the finish line. I came to a stop, unable to move. Suddenly, I was grabbed from behind, and was picked up. Kojiro held me from the waist, while spinning in circles. I began laughing with him, happy that I had accomplished something. "You did it babe" He yelled. I giggled before yelling yeah. After we finished spinning, he placed me on the ground, but wrapped his arms around my waist. "What are you doing?" I whispered. He smirked at me, before leaning down and kissing me. All the sudden, gasps were heard across the building, until they turned into cheers. We pulled away from the kiss, looking each other in the eyes, before placing our foreheads together and laughing once again.

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