Footsteps (Inazuma Eleven FF)

✧7- Eleven✧

Chapter 7 - Eleven

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If Gouenji thought the air in the city felt fresh, it was definitely nothing compared to the park the trio were currently standing in.

There were countless trees and greenery that gave the area color and a sense of comfort that one could never get in a regular city.

It reminded him of the tower in Inazuma town, the view there was always the best in his mind. He and Endou had always-

Gouenji shook his head softly and looked over at Hino Ryo, whom they had asked after the van incident if he was interested in joining himself and Kidou on their walk.

Endou didn't know why he said yes to the duo. He had places he needed to be, but after seeing their faces, that weird feeling was bubbling inside his chest once again.

He had gotten used to pushing such feelings down, but these two.

He didn't have the guts to reject them.

"So it seems we are both playing tomorrow. I wish your team good luck." Kidou had said to ease the awkward silence between the three.

It seemed Hino Ryo was not much of a talker.

"....Thank you...to your team as well." The words fell unnaturally from Endou's mouth. He wanted to say things like, 'There is no need for things such as luck,' or 'It is you who needs luck.'. However, he couldn't bring himself to be rude to them. It just felt...wrong.

The awkward silence fell between them again.

Endou once again was at a loss. Socializing had not become his strong suit when he embraced this version of himself.

Say something, you idiot.

"So....what positions do you both play?" He attempted, in a last-ditch effort.

As if they'll tell me. We're enemies. Besides it's not like I need to ask, I already know-

Endou's thoughts were cut off by a response.

"I'm a midfielder, Kidou Yuuto. The...current...captain of Inazuma Japan, while Gouenji is a forward." Kidou replied, sweat dripping down the side of his face. It was incredibly difficult to speak with this guy.

Gouenji just let Kidou do the talking and just nodded along. He couldn't place it. 

There was just something incredibly familiar about the dark brunette in front of him. The same feeling from when they first met was creeping up upon him again. 

Wait..Could he-

"I see, you are Gouenji Shuuya then. I have heard of your talents as a forward. I look forward to stopping your shots." A small unconscious smirk spread across Endou's face, though the other two couldn't see it, due to the mask.

This bit of the conversation had just felt strangely comfortable. After all, that was something he would say.

"You.." Gouenji had gotten quiet. Something was unnerving about this. "You are a goalkeeper...."

The statement had confused Endou. That didn't sound like a question. 

Had the forward done his research? Perhaps they are more formidable than he thought.

"I am."

Kidou, though confused at first, had started to come around to an idea of what Gouenji was thinking.