■3rd Person POV■

The clouds are moving, sometimes covers the sunlight before letting it rays hits the earth. Y/N sighs, she's trying to avert her attention back at th e class, but she just couldn't.

Two months have passed since she hears the confession form Takao and Kazuhiko. They did fill their promises to not forcing Y/N with their feelings.

Takao greets Y/N and sometimes asked her to watch him practice. Takao walks Y/N Home after his practice. Though he's trying to show Y/N that he wants to be with her again, he also gives her some space.

Not just Takao, Kazuhiko sometimes asked Y/N hang out with him and Tamahiko. Y/N enjoys her time with the siblings, but when she remembers how Kazuhiko confessed to her, couldn't help but feel awkward sometimes.

Either way, the two guys manage to make her see their sincerity, but that's what's troubling her more.

Y/N can see how Takao was trying so hard to earn her trust back. He approaches her but still give her the space she needed to sort her feelings. She respected the fact that Y/N might still have some kind of disappointment towards him. But he didn't back off and Y/N slowly getting touched.

At the same times, Y/N too can realize how gentle Kazuhiko treated her. The boy knew that Y/N's feeling awkward just to spend time with them alone, so he always included Tamahiko when he wants to hang out with Y/N. Y/N can see how Kazuhiko doesn't want her to feel pressured.

But even though the two was trying show consent, right now Y/N can't help but feel troubled. Both Takao and Kazuhiko asked her out tomorrow.

Kazuhiko texted her last night but she was asleep so she didn't check on it right away, she was about to answer his offer at school but she met Takao and he asked her to go with him as well.

Y/N rests her head on the desk and thinks hard for this. The bell rang and the students head out of the classroom or just go to their friends seats waiting for their friends to walk home with them.

Nonoka: Y/N... I want to walk home with you but I have to help out at the club...

Y/N: Nonoka it's alright, do your best for the competition preparation...

As Nonoka leaves, Y/N soon walks out of her classroom only to find Midorima and Takao. As Takao sees Y/N, his eyes brightened.

Takao: ah Y/N... are you free? Wanna watch our practice?

It's been a while since she come to watch shutoku's basketball practice, she kinda want to see it so she agrees and come with Takao and Midorima.

As she walks with Takao and Midorima to the gym, Kazuhiko just happened to see the three. He could see that Y/N seems no longer troubled when she's around Takao.

Knowing that she hasn't answers to his offer to go with him, send a tinge of pain in his chest, fearing that she might be going with Takao.

As his friend called him, Kazuhiko sighs and calms himself down before following his friends.

■Takao's POV■

The sound of shoes and ball fill the gym along with the cheer from the people who watches our practice. I pass the ball to Midorima and the greenhaired make a three points right away.

We bump our fist and there my eyes look at the bleacher behind Midorima. Y/N is sitting, clapping her hands as she looks excited to watch our practice.

I miss this even more than I realize it...

It's been a while since I can see her, sitting on that spot, cheering and clapping her hands as she watch me play on the field.

Midorima: your eyes are too bright... tone it down... everyone can feel your excitement.

I feel embarrassed at Midorima's blunt remarks. But I see he smiles as he pats my shoulder.

Midorima: but it's nice to see her there...

Midorima jogs awa leaving me stunned.

Wait

What does that mean?

I turn around and sees as our shooter drinks.

Takao: o-oi what was that supposed to mean?

Midorima looks at me and tilts his head.

Midorima: what?

I suddenly feel anxious and look at Y/N. She's so pretty, I remember now that I have a rival, that guitar guy. I look at Midorima.

Takao: I... one rival is enough, and I don't want to fight with my friend!

Midorima has this "wtf are you talking about" face.

Midorima: your aura is dark... you might bring me bad luck... I'm not walkig home with you, go now... with L/N

I then realize that Midorima doesn't mean it that way and get more embarrassed.

Takao: she... she makes me act like this... if it's about her...

I can't back down after all...

I head to change my clothes and meet up with Y/N. She's waiting at the gym entrance, as our eyes met she smiles.

Y/N: good job... Takao san.

Ah... i miss this too

Takao: thank you for coming... let's go- I'll walk you home...

Her eyes widened for a sec and then she nods. It's the first time we walk home together just the two of us after we broke up.

After we made up and became friends, Midorima always walk together with us. Now I understand what Midorima mean earlier.

When I'm with Fuyumi, Midorima doesn't like walking back home with us, but with Y/N it's different. How stupid I am for not realizing, that even my friends are more comfortable with her than Fuyumi. But I hurt her and left her.

I really want to make us work...

I'll make it work...

We talk as we walk, talking about what will each other do after high school though it was still a year in a future. I hope we'll be in the same class on our third year.

As we're getting closer to her block, I remember she hasn't tell me her answer when I ask her to hang out tomorrow.

Takao:Y/N...

That eyes look at me as her name softly left my lips.

Takao: so... wanna go out with me tomorrow?

Please...

Say yes...

■Y/N's POV■

Takao san looks at me as he waits for my answer. Right, I have give both of them answer. Takao san, I cann tell how much he tried to please me. He's even kinder and more caring than when we're together.

Though, he still give me some space and understand that I still have a slight uncomfortable feelings when I remember about the day he hurt me.

But, I'm weak. I gradually soften. I can't lie, no matter how painful it is for me when the memories of him and Fuyumi came, I'm happy when he shows me remorse.

I'm happy when he brings me chocolate milk, I'm happy as we walk home together with Midorima, and I'm happy when he treated me with utmost care.

But...

Y/N: Takao san... I... can't... Kazuhiko san, he asked me to hang out with his brother first...

I can feel that Takao san stiffen as i mentioned Kazuhiko san. He stops walking and I can't help but look at him. He looks troubled as he stares at the street.

Takao san lifts his face and look at me with a sad smile.

Takao: no matter how much I... want to say please don't go with him... I know... I can't tell you to... I have no right... I

Takao breathes and walks closer, he stops just about three steps away from me.

Takao: I know he's the one who got to be around you when I was hurting you... no matter how much I hate that another man is around you, I can't change the fact that.. he seems like a good guy... but Y/N...

Takao reaches a hand but stop for a sec just before the tip of his slender fingers touch my hair. But than, that warm big hand finally brushes my hair gently after months.

Takao: though I sincerely hope for your happiness, and won't prevent you from being with someone else... I...

Under the moonlight Takao san's dark hair shines and so do his eyes as they're looking at me ternderly.

Takao: I still can't help but hoping for that second chance... I Love you Y/N... I... really do...

Dub dub

I can do nothing as my heart beats faster the moment those words came out of his lips.

Second chance...

I can feel how sincere every words Takao san said. I look down, don't how to respond. As if sensing my troubled mind, Takao san takes his hand off my head and smiles.

Takao: please... don't be troubled by it... we, should continue our walk... your place it's close...

As we continue to walk and eventually reach my house, Takao san waves his hand.

Takao: get inside... it's cold... take a warm bath before you sleep... good night...

As Takao san turns around, my voice came out before I can even completely arrange my thought.

Y/N: T-Takao san...

He stops and look back at me.

Y/N: the day after tomorrow...

I.. can't help it...

I look up at him as he look back at me with anticipation.

Y/N: the day after tomorrow... are you fr-

Takao: yes I'm free!

I was surprised as I saw him responded to me before I even finish my sentences. His eyes looks so gentle but, excited. But, as if realizing that he's being too excited, he looks down as a streak of blush came across his cheeks.

Takao: sorry... I... was just... can't lie, I'm... really excited the moment i heard you say the day after tomorrow...

Takao san looks embarased, for some reason, I can't help but smile.

Y/N: then... I'll see you the day after tomorrow...

Takao: yes! Good night, Y/N...

With that Takao san left my house. I walk inside and head to my room. I bring my pj's and head to the bathroom, dipping myself in warm water.

As I relax myself in the tub, my thought travels to Takao san and Kazuhiko san. Though the water is warm, I knew there's another reason for why my face feels hot.

How kind Takao san and Kazuhiko san treat me...

I can't turn a blind eye on them...

Because the both of them...

Could make me feel their sincerity...