To Live A Life

Maybe

I sat behind Manami on our way to school. Even though that they lost, they still train harder.. they train for the day to come.. Even though the third years are done, everyone else keeps on moving foreword.. That's the spirit of Hakone.. Manami smiles as we glide down the slope. And he finally comes to a stop in front of the biking club... My eyes widen..

There was a bike shining in the new light. My bike.. the same bike that was crushed along with my dream.. The one that used to lay in my basement broken.. now it stood on it's stand renewed. I looked to Manami but see the whole team.. " Kimimoto Mamoru.. AS the manager of the Hakone team, WE have decided that we want you to ride beside us from now on.. To train with us.. WE wont leave you behind. With this bike.. do you promise to see us through to the end..." Manami asked with a bright smile as tears came to my eyes.. I walked up to my bike, running my hand along the saddle. I smile brightly.. " Yes.." I cry as They all cheer..

I attempt to ride my bike as the boys help me.. The hold the bike up as I start pedaling.. I struggle to put any power behind every push but with my own power.. with my own strength, I rode forward.. I rode out of their hands.. And as I started to loose balance, He caught me and pushed me up right just like he told me he would.. He rode beside me and smiled as I laughed.. but my fun was cut short as I stopped.. I stood up and stared at the girl in front of me.. the girl I see in the puddle at my feet.. Her helmet on tight, her legs tight and ready for the next race.. He face showing determination.. I frowned.. I would never be that girl every again.. Never.. I will never race again.. All I can do is guide these boys to victory..

The wind blew and once again I looked into the puddle to see a different girl.. A girl with wavy hair falling down her back. A girl with bright green eyes. a girl with the school uniform on.. A girl with a smile on her face.. And a girl with Manami Sangaku beside her..

I looked to myself to see him staring at me.. Maybe.. Just maybe, I don't want to be that girl anymore. Maybe, I just don't want to be left behind by him.. Maybe, that's all ever wanted.. Maybe, I just want to stay by his side.. Maybe I just want to see him win from now on...

Maybe.. Just maybe, I can be happy without racing.. Be happy with just riding beside him..

Manami took off his helmet holding it up right beside our faces as he leaned in towards me..

Maybe, I just want him to stay with me

His breath on my lips

Maybe, Just maybe, He will be the one to bring me happiness.

his lips just above mine

Maybe.. just maybe, Ill be happy again..

His lips on mine as the wind blew around us..

With this one kiss. I'll be happy, With the bike team cheering around us

Ill be happy.