"Um..." I didn't know what to say so I just stared at the person who stood opposite me.
*I wonder who that is. Dammit, why hide in a boys closet?* I thought as my hands became sweaty.
"I'm gonna shout if you don't tell me who you are." She said as I put my hands over her mouth.
"Shh, please I'm really sorry it was a mistake I didn't know you were in here." I pleaded as she bit my hand.
"Ouch."
"Don't touch me." She said sounding really pissed.
*I've gone and done it now, everyone's gonna hear about this and call me a pervert. But it's her fault though. Why'd she hide in a guys closet? Okay, no one would listen to me if I said that!*
"I'm sorry." I said.
"I'll be leaving. I really didn't mean to." I said about open the door.
"Found you!"
*Argh! Busted. What will I tell him? I didn't mean to stay in such an enclosed space with a girl. Ha… I'm finished, no one's gonna listen to what i have to say.* I thought.
"Huh? No one's here." Akatsuki said and after 'not moving around' for a while, he left.
*Safe.* I thought letting out a sigh of relief.
*I'll just leave here, don't wanna be caught.* I thought, about to leave the closet as my leg brushed against hers.
"Mm…"
*Hm?!*
"Atsushi-kun?" She called.
"Yes, I'm Atsushi." I said.
"So it was you, I had no idea." She whispered.
"Oh…"
"You can stay in here. It's not like it's your fault."
"Nah, I think I should just leave." I said.
*It's problematic even for me.* I thought.
Since the closet was tight, the only place I could relax my hands was on the other part of the closet where she rested her back on. Her head was in between my hands and I could tell where she was facing since I could feel her breath on my skin.
"It's just for a few more seconds though." She said, turning to her right.
"It's just a game it's not like anything serious is gonna happen. I'll be leaving now, thanks for not screaming." I said trying to open the door.
"It's okay, really. It's not bothering me, since it wasn't purposely."
"Even if it's not bothering you… ha…" I sighed before relaxing a bit.
"Sorry for everything. Please bear with me for a while." I said.
"Okay."
*I'll just stay for a while and leave if nothing happens.*
But she constantly brushed her skin against mine. Whenever she tried to adjust herself.
*It's been 5 minutes now, I'm tired.* I thought closing my eyes.
*It's really hot in here, I'm getting really dizzy.* I thought, trying my best not to adjust.
*I think I'll just leave. I can't… stay here any longer.* I thought as I felt her head on my chest.
*Hm?*
"H-hey…!"
"I'm sorry, I'm feeling really light headed." She said.
*Her temperature's really high.* I thought.
"Ah… I'm sorry. Let's leave now." I said, opening the door before helping her out.
*Yamazake? So she was the one I was with.* I thought.
"Thanks." She said, trying to cover her already red face.
*She must have felt embarrassed.* I thought looking away.
"I'll leave first." She said, walking out hurriedly.
"Mmn…"
I went to the bathroom to wash my sweaty face.
"My hair's a mess now." I said looking at the mirror.
"Hey man, you're finally done."
"Mmn, you didn't find me even after 5 minutes. I'm already tired."
"Hm? I did find you."
"What?"
"Hey… you guys didn't make out in there did you?!" He asked as my eyes widened.
"Crap!" I said, pushing him against the wall, my hands over his mouth.
"Mm! Mm!" He tried screaming.
"Hey, we're brothers aren't we? Come on, forget that. You heard nothing." I said, smiling at him.
"Mm! Mm!"
"Come on, it's not so hard to forget, is it?"
"Mm! Mm!!"
"D-damn… I didn't think you guys were in that kind of relationship." Watabe said, standing by the door with the others.
"Mm! Mmmmm!"
"Seriously, not in my wildest dreams." Kimishita said.
"Argh! You've got it wrong!" I said, letting him go immediately.
"Wow, you really are strong, Atsushi-kun."
"Shut up! You aren't helping!"
"Well you lovebirds, get ready. We're leaving for the amusement Park soon." Tanaka said.
"I just said you've got it wrong!" I shouted as they all laughed at me.
☆☆☆
"I've been trying to understand, is this place a city or what?" Nakamura asked as we walked into the amusement Park.
"For reals, this place looks just like a regular city, I wonder where the residents are."
"Well, that's not important now. Let's just go have fun."
*Yeah it's really like our regular world, just that they focus on soccer.* I thought looking around the amusement Park.
I went to an amusement Park once when my mom was still with me, around elementary school with her brother and his kid.
I… had a little too much fun and begged her to never take me there again.
"Earth to Atsushi." Akatsuki said slapping my butt.
"Hey, a groper." I said jokingly as he laughed.
"Crazy old lady, I didn't grope you."
"Let's go you two." Ueta said walking before us.
"Yes ma'am." We said in unison before joining her.
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"Woohoo, yay!"
*Argh!! Scary! Scary! Scary!* I thought shutting my eyes and clenching the seat tightly.
"Whoa, this is so fun!" Akatsuki shouted.
"Guys! Come shout and raise your hands. It'll be more fun that way."
*Hell no!* I thought, still holding the seat.
We were on the sky drop ride. That ride was really scary, one of the reasons I avoided the amusement Park. Mind you I wasn't scared.
"Come on, Atsu and I would be going for the slingshot bungee next." Akatsuki said dragging me with him after we got down from the ride.
*Oh, no I'm still trying to take in the last one. But I can't say no! Argh! I just hope the next one wouldn't be too scary, I mean over-exciting.* I thought as I walked behind Akatsuki.
"Wait, What's this?" I asked.
"Wait for it." Akatsuki said.
"Argh!!!! Mommy I don't wanna die!!" I screamed as we were shot high up.
"Pfft… Hahahaha. You're too scared" Akatsuki said laughing.
"Make it stop, please!" I begged.
🤮🤮🤮🤮.
I kept puking as Akatsuki handed me a bottle of water while laughing.
"You really are cute, I've missed this." He said as a tear fell from his eyes.
"I'm not getting on another one again." I said about to stand as i started puking again.
"Haha. I'm sorry." He said still laughing.
"You really don't look it." I said as he burst into laughter again.
*This guy, what did he mean by he's missed this, does he have a brother that hates rides?*
"You're really evil. I wonder how your little sibling feels."
"Little sibling?"
"Huh?"
"I don't have any." He said.
*Oh. Then what?*
"Oh, they're waiting for us, let's go join them in the ferris wheel." He said as I stood up.
"Lemme catch my breath."
"Let's go." He said again after sometime as we left.
We left the amusement Park by evening and left for the dorm.
"Present time." Watabe said when we all settled down in the living room.
"Let's draw lots, give your present to whoever you get their name." Akaji said.
"Yeah."
After drawing, I had Saitōs' name.
"Now, give the gifts."
"Whoa, a handkerchief." I said when I opened the gift Watabe gave me.
"Thanks."
"Thanks."
"Thanks."
After we had dinner, we discussed for a long time and before deciding to go to bed.
"Hey, take this, Atsu." Akatsuki said handing soccer cleats to me when I got to his room.
"Huh?"
"It's my gift for you."
"Oh, I got the same thing for you." I said smiling before handing it over to him.
"Thanks, look like we have like minds." He said.
"I guess."
"Well then, see you tomorrow."
"Yeah." I said as I walked out.
"Hey." Sugawara called, handing a head warmer to me.
"What?"
"Merry Christmas." She said before walking out.
"Thanks."
~~~
"Ha… thank goodness today is almost over. How can one have so many problems in one day?" I asked walking into my room.
The lights were turned off and Ueta was already in bed.
*Whoo, time to sleep.* I thought taking off my clothes and changing into another one.
"Huh?" I asked looking at my bed.
There was a bag there. I picked it up and opened it. There was a headband, a scarf and a letter.
Don't speak to me about this tomorrow. Merry Christmas and good night.
*Hm… don't talk to her about this?* I thought smiling.
"Might as well."
I brought out a bag from under my pillow and kept it on her bed.
"Merry Christmas and thanks." I said smiling before walking back to my bed.