Tied Up 〔An Eyeshield 21's Fanfiction〕

Ch.02: Will They Part?

"We're going to enter Shinryuuji."

Rie catched Hiruma's short and quick pass. She kept it for a while, upon heard his words. But, she maintained her smile then passed it back to him, with a similar pace. Yeah, since that fated meeting, the four of them created an American Football club several days later, with Hiruma being their captain and main quarterback; Rie as their running back ―or sometimes wide receiver― and 2nd quarterback; Musashi as their kicker; and last but not least, Kurita as their center lineman. They've been working hard with their practice, even though they couldn't enter any tournament because they don't have enough member ―we need 11 players to play a game of American Football―. They improved through a series of hard trainings.

"Ah. I see. Did you guys pass?"
"Hm. But that fuckin' fat-ass couldn't make it. So, he'll enter by sport merit program."
"But, Ikkyuu has accepted."

Yeah, the Ikkyuu she mentioned is Hosokawa Ikkyuu, who is a talented player, much like Agon ―one of the Kongo brothers―. At that time, from the deepest part of her heart, she wished that they would give up to enter Shinryuuji, which is an only-boys school that famous for its American Football team.

"There's still one spot remained."

She showed a slight disappointed expression on her face for a split second before it turned into a wide smile.

"Keep up that positive attitude. With Kurita's skill, I think he will make it. I'll cheer for the three of you."
"Even though you have to accept the fact that we might be separated? I mean, you."

Strike! He hit her right on that part. She hates to be alone. They've been together for 2 years, 5 years for Hiruma and Rie. And now, she had to accept the fact that they have to part if Kurita accepted on Shinryuuji.

'No. It's their dream to play in a such amazing team. Don't be selfish, Rie. It's alright. Even if we're going on separate ways, we're still friends... I wonder.'

"Daijoubu. I'm not a kid anymore."
"You're a kid, fuckin' scaredy-cat."
"Ck. Don't call me with that nickname."
"So, how about fuckin' girlfriend-to-be?"

In an instant, she felt her face burned while he laughed devilishly.

"Don't play with a girl's heart, you moron!"
"You have a feeling for me, after all."
"N-No! That's not what I mean!"
"Just admit it."
"Stop it, Youichi!"
"Kekeke. It's fun to tease you."

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(Rie's PoV)

Stop thinking about that, will you? Seems my heart couldn't cooperate well with my brain. I don't want to be a selfish girl. I don't want to bother them with my insecurity of being alone. Even if I can't play Amefuto with them again, I'll still be happy for them.

'Rie is a good and nice girl. Rie doesn't want to hurt anyone nor make anyone feel sad and worry. Rie will always smiling, no matter what the condition is.'

Yes. I've made that promise since I was a child. I can't break it now. No, I won't break it. Never... so, I must to smile when they enter Shinryuuji... without me.

I'll be alright.

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Sorry for the short chapter orz
I'll try to make it longer next time.♡