Taketo Kanzaki (Class Trip Crush)

Let's just pretend he doesn't attend to an all boys' school

For PrincessFanFiction2

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"All right!" You cheered as you made the final goal right before time ticked up. The entire team cheered on with victory. As the only female member ever in the soccer team, you became the center of attention in both your school and the media.

"Three cheers for [First Name]!" Taketo, the ace of the team, held you up all of a sudden and ran across the field. You blushed a little at how easily he's carrying you.

The rest of the team ran after you and yelled the three cheers, all the audiences stood up from the bleachers and shouted victory at the top of their lungs, it was the most exciting afternoon of your life.

Of course, with fame and glory, there's bound to be gossip and jealousy going around.

"Tch, what kind of big shot does she think she is?"

"It's just kicking a ball into a net, anyone can do that, I just don't want to get tanned."

You skipped down the halls, ignoring their comments. After all, no one actually lays a finger on you, sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can't hurt you. (don't you dare say something about throwing a dictionary)

"She's just got her eyes on the hot ace of the soccer team, jeez, desperate much?"

"I heard she started playing for him, aww, how sweet." 

"Hah, I heard that this desperate whore is already getting it on with [Boy's Name], cuz she can never get to Kanzaki-san." They laughed amongst themselves.

You walk past your own classroom, and someone suddenly slams shut the door from the inside, muttering, "who does she think she is?"

"I think I'm at least eligible to go in my homeroom." You responded cheekily, then walked in and took your seat beside Taketo.

"Yo... [First Name], are you really alright with this?" He asked in concern, "even I've heard some of those rumours people have been spreading about you."

"So what? It's not like words can take away a body part, can they?" You crossed your arms and legs, "If I let words get to me, I'm letting them win, and you know how competitive I am."

He chuckled, "True."

"Though something they've said is true." You let a whisper slip before you can catch yourself, Taketo's eyes widened.

"Don't worry about that, I'm just kidding!" You hurried saved yourself, thankfully no one else heard you. 

You first began taking interest in soccer because you saw Taketo play, he was striking, and he inspired you to be the great soccer player you are today. So technically, you began playing because of him. It wasn't hard to develop a crush on the male when you practice and spend time with him every day.

However, your random outburst made Taketo rather worried. He thought long and hard about those rumours and which one could possibly be the one that's true. 

As he walked down the hall, several girls snickered as they gossiped, "Did you hear? [Girl's name] said she saw [Last Name] and [Boy's name] getting all close behind the school building yesterday after the big game!"

"What an attention-seeking bitch! She can't get to Kanzaki-san so she chose another member of the soccer team instead!"

Taketo's eyes suddenly widen at the thought, could it be? Did you like [Boy's Name]? 

It bothered him more than he'd like to admit, causing him to pay attention even less in class than usual. He couldn't explain it to himself, he wasn't familiar with the sour feeling crawling in his chest at all.

He rested his head against the glass walls of the hallways in thought. No, I shouldn't believe in rumours... If it's something [First Name] wants me to know, she'll tell me herself.

He opened his eyes, only to doubt his resolution again.

There you stood at the far corner of the field, with [Boy's Name]. He scratched his head nervously while you smiled at him, laughing a little. You patted his shoulder, he waved to you, as if saying seeing you later, before walking away.

He quickly turned away and back into his classroom.

"I'm sorry about the rumours of you and...um, me. I'm sorry, I didn't start it! I don't know why people are..." [Boy's Name] was saying to you, he was only trying to be nice and clear up any kind of misunderstanding.

You smiled and patted his shoulder, "Don't worry about it! I know you're not the one at fault here, and I'm not bothered by it."

He returned a small chuckle of his own, "Thanks, [Last Name]. I admire you for your personality. See you at practice!"

You waved back at him as he left, then headed back to your own classroom for final class. You put a hand against your forehead, feeling a bit light-headed.

"Taketo."

He flinched a little at your voice, then looked up at you from his desk. Your cheeks were a bit flushed and your eyes were slightly hazy.

"C-Could you give this to [Boy's Name]-kun? And tell the coach I can't make it to practice today, I think I'm coming down with a fever." You said as you handed a folded note to your desk mate. 

He noted that your hand was very hot--indeed having a fever--as he nodded and took the note over.

"Thanks, Taketo." You smile at him as much as you could before leaving the classroom.

In the boys' locker change room, Taketo stared at the note in his hand. What were you giving to [Boy's Name]? He debated on whether or not to read the note, just to make sure--

"Yo, Kanzaki! Practice is starting!" [Boy's Name] called out to him at the door.

"Ah, I just remembered, [First Name] told me to give this to you." He handed out the note without second thought, not able to bring himself to peek after all.

During break, he couldn't help himself anymore. 

"[Boy's Name]...are you and [First Name] dating?" 

He looked at him, startled, "Not at all, Kanzaki! Don't tell me you believe in those rumours, too?"

Taketo felt a boulder being lifted off his shoulders.

"Besides, come on! It's obvious that she likes you." [Boy's Name] grinned, "You're probably the only one on the team who doesn't know that. Oh, and..."

He fished the note you wrote for him from his pocket, showing it to Taketo. It read: 'Don't forget to lock the storage doors and make sure all the balls are in the basket.'

"Hahaha... I'm forgetful, and she usually reminds me of these things." [Boy's Name] explains.

At that, Taketo officially went back to his old self, "Yeah, thanks, man!"

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The day after, you showed up all well and happy again.

"Turns out, all I needed was water and a good night's sleep. I've been staying up too late watching anime." You rambled.

"I'm not surprised." He commented and laughed when you tossed a side glare at him.

At lunch, you met up at the rooftop as always.

You continuously bounce a soccer ball with your knee, counting as you do, while you wait for Taketo to arrive. His last class was further from the rooftop staircase than yours, so you usually showed up first.

70...71...72...

Oh yes, and you can't wait to tease him for actually believing any of those rumours for a second about you and [Boy's Name].

80, 81, 82...

You sped up your pace as you subconsciously grinned while thinking about his embarrassed face.

"What evil thing's goin' through your mind, [First Name]?"

You caught the ball in between your hands at his sudden arrival, "What took you so long, slow poke?"

"[Teacher's Name] kept the class for three more minutes," he complained, then returned to his usual confident smile, "What were you grinning creepily about? If you wanna prank the coach again, I'm not in this time!"

You laughed at the funny memory, "Good ol' times, but no. I was thinking about how you actually thought [Boy's name] and I were a thing."

As you imagined, the faintest blush appeared on his cheeks before he covered it up with a cough, "He told you about that, huh? And hey, it's not my fault you said one of those rumours were true."

Both of you descend into awkward silence at that statement. You didn't expect him to take you seriously for that small outburst. 

"Jealousy was written all over his face like you wouldn't believe!" 

[Boy's Name] had told you while laughing his head off. Your heart rate sped up. Maybe... just maybe... the feeling is mutual?

A warm noon breeze flowed by, combing through your hair and his, shading your faces before the sun came out. You glanced at him under the bright sunlight. He looked hotter than ever with his hands shuffling around nervously in his pockets while light reflected off of his smooth hair. 

Unbeknownst to you, he felt the same about you.

It's now or never. He thought to himself.

He called out your name, you fix your gaze on him, finally seeing what he was shuffling around in his pocket all this time. 

His smile was even brighter than the mid-noon sunlight as he held out his hand with two tickets in them.

"I got these for a game this weekend. I've been wanting to ask you to it for a while, wanna accompany me?" 

"Y-You mean, just you and me?"

"Of course, so, whaddaya say?"

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This was going somewhere, and then it wasn't XD

Any you guys recommend Butler Until Midnight? The prologue didn't really catch my attention 👀

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August 3, 2016