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Shou X Ouzou

“Good morning!” Shou shouted entering the ground. Normally one would describe it as ‘said’ but in his case, the loud voice of his changes the ‘said’ to ‘shouted’. Let's say he greeted. Although he did no one responded. Why?

Shou noticed there was no one else on the field. Still, he could hear the sound of a ball. Someone was there. Is it possible not to hear Shou's voice?

Curious, Shou followed the sound. He reached the other side of the field. As he was close enough he noticed someone shooting the ball over and over again. Shou recognized that ‘someone’ as Ouzou. He was right. Furuya Ouzou. Running through the field, dribbling, passing through the not existing players and scoring on not existing keeper. Truly beautiful. Cause even though the players and the keeper weren't there he could see them. Imagine them. Feel them. So could Shou. He understood. The sight of Ouzou being so deep in his thoughts was as heart catching as the feelings after a won match. What a shame he had to interrupt.

“Good morning, Ouzou!” he greeted again. And again and again. Finally, after the fourth time, he caught Ouzou’s attention. He looked up, away from the ball. Slightly shocked by seeing Shou he greeted back. “Morning’ Captain.” Ouzou smiled. Well, not completely. The Furuyas are known for their hard, proud, complicated and cold personalities. But what one can definitely say is that each of them has a weak point. And so it happened that Ouzou’s eyes always get softer when it comes to Shou.

“Ne, Ouzou. Do you know where the rest is? The couch is late too.” The shorter boy asked worriedly. This made Ouzou chuckle. He forgot. Definitely. “Shou, we got a free day to relax, remember?”

“Heeee!” Too loud. His voice is definitely too loud. Luckily, Ouzou was used to this. His voice was very helpful in the matches. So were the commands. No choice but to follow them. Yes, follow the Captain. Whatever he says.

“I knew you would forget.” he chuckled again. Maybe following him wasn't really the best idea.

“I really did. But Ouzou, what are you doing here?” Shou asked.

“Just some self-training. Now that my parents allowed me to play soccer again, I have to catch up with Kota.” He said passing to Shou. They started a 1vs1 play.

“I still can't believe that we are playing together again. We wasted a whole year though. The second year of middle school, huh. We don't have much time left.”

“Until we graduate from high school. Then it will be a real goodbye. For Erika and Reika at least. I don't know about the rest.”

“Yeah, quite sad, isn't it? Do you think Ryuuji is planning something for this year too?”

“I don't. I know it. Otherwise, it would be meaningless and boring. I bet he will give Masaru Coach a heart attack.”

“Speaking of Masaru Coach. I was really surprised when he choose us over his own career. I wonder if he still will be able to play pro in four years.”

“Don't worry, with his skill I bet he will be able to play even in ten years.”

“Ten years. I wonder what will happen to us in ten years. Ne, Ouzou. Do you think we still will be friends?”

“Who knows” Ouzou murmured. He really doesn't like this word, friends.‘Shou, don't worry. I'll follow you wherever you will go. You are my captain after all.’

Yes, his. No one else’s. It was hard enough to share him with the rest of the team. He was also one of the reasons to return to soccer. Well, he still can't do anything but tell him. Tell him. The hardest part. Today would be right but how? The best idea he had until now was something Furuya-like.

“Shou, can I tell you something?” Ouzou asked still playing.

“Sure, what is it?”

“Ahh, forget it. I bet you will freak out.”

“What do you mean?! I won't!”

“Yes, you will.”

“No, I won't.”

“Yes, You Will.”

“NO, I WON'T”

Ouzou stopped. He picked up the ball and walked towards Shou. He was so close that their noses almost touched. “And if I told you that I love you?”
Shocked, not disgusted nor scared. Shou was just shocked. Sure, he liked Ouzou. Maybe more than the other teammates. But did he loved him? No, wait. Why would someone a great as Ouzou be in love with him? It's probably just a joke.

“What are you talking about, Ouzou? Stop joking!” Shou laughed taking a step back.

“I'm not. Should I show you...how serious I am?” Ouzou neared Shou again. This time even closer. As if they were about to kiss. An inch away from each other. Then… suddenly… Ouzou pulled back. “Let's play a game. 1vs1. If I win you will go on a date with me.” he said.

“There's no need for this. I'll lose by 100%. Besides I understood. But, Ouzou, why me?”

“Ne, Shou. You know right? Kota was always searching for a perfect coach. Someone whom he could respect. Me too. I searched for my own special captain. But not to respect him. I wanted someone who is like me. A partner. And I found you. The one who can see the same things I do. The one who thinks the same things I do. And before I knew I fell in love with you.”

“I never knew you thought about me like that.”

“I bet you never noticed how compatible we are.” Ouzou said sitting on the ground. Shou sat beside him and answered.“Well, sometimes.”

“So what do you think. About me.”

“I like spending time with you and I like playing with you. And I quite like seeing you playing and giving your best and-”

“Oy! Shou! The beginning was ok but the rest got my hopes up a bit.”

“Oh, sorry. But I told you what I really think.”

“Ne, wouldn't you give it a try?”

“I... don't ...mind but I don't know how my mom will react.”

“Idiot, don't tell her. I won't tell my parents either. It's a secret between you, me and the team maybe. But coach and Kyoko-san are out of this too.”

“Ok, it's quite exciting.”

“I can show you something even more exciting.”

“Huh. What is-”

Too late. Ouzou’s lips were already on his. And he was right. Kissing really got him even more excited.
When Ouzou finally pulled back he smiled-smirked at Shou and said. “Remember, we are dating now.”