Chapter 11 : Itsumo Aishiteru ... ...
Sendoh's house. Rukawa and Sendoh was on the sofa, Sendoh had his arms wrapped around Rukawa while Rukawa remained silent as usual. But this time, the both of them were so quiet until Rukawa felt something was wrong with Sendoh though he himself was still thinking of what Sakuragi told him.
Sendoh, on the other hand, was too troubled to even talk. He was wondering whether he should tell Rukawa about it.
"Kaede, I have something to tell you before you leave for the competition or else i will not be at peace." Sendoh said finally, after the long silence.
Rukawa turned his head and looked at Sendoh with full attention.
"Just now when i was in school for training, i overheard something Koshino said," Sendoh continued. "I think he likes me." and Sendoh was at loss with words. Rukawa could see hurt in Sendoh's eyes and actually felt jealous for the first time.
"I don't know what to do... ... I treated him as my best pal in the world and now... ..." Sendoh cheeks turned red and tears were rolling in his eyes.
Inside Rukawa's mind,'Why did we start this in the first place? Was it fair to anyone?' Rukawa suddenly felt a sense of guilt about Sakuragi. Suddely, he pushed Sendoh aside and stood up.
Sendoh was shocked at Rukawa's reaction. But Rukawa said coldly,"It's late. I'm going home. Gotta to prepare for tomorrow. Jya." and left.
He did not hear what Sendoh had said,"Itsumo Aishiteru... ... ... ..."
End of Chapter 11
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