What about Love? || Inazuma Eleven

Chapter 1

>>Kazemaru's POV 🌪

Good lord, when did this happen? Did I have to fall for her? Why do I fumble up every time I talk to her? Worst part is, I know she loves Endou. But my stupid heart doesn't want that to happen.

"Kazemaru!"

I turn around and see Touko running towards me. I quickly suppress my blush and try to keep a cool demeanor.

"Hm? What's up, Touko?" I manage to say.

"Is that pocky?" she asks, pointing at the pink box I was holding.

"Yeah. Strawberry flavored. Want one?" I offer.

"Ah! Yes please!" she squeals.

I take one out and wait for her to take it.

"Itadakimasu!" she says and eats the pocky straight from my hand!

I lose it and blush instantly.

"Hm? You okay, Kazemaru?" she asks between nibbles.

"N-N-Nothing!" I stutter and turn my head around.

"You sure? You look a bit red," she worries.

"Really! It's nothing!" I insist as I turn to meet her eyes.

Her hand suddenly touches my forehead and I jump in shock.

"You're a bit warm though... I'll ask Haruna for a towel, just in case," Touko says and leaves. "Wait here."

Once she's out of sight, I sigh and cover my forehead, indirectly holding her hand.

"You're so dense..." I mutter to myself.

 >>Touko's POV🗼

"Haruna! A towel please!" I ask as I make my way to her.

"What's the matter, Touko-San? Did someone get injured?" she asks worriedly.

"Kazemaru was a bit warm so I thought I'd get something to cool his head down," I reply.

"Ah! Okay, wait a moment," she says and preps a cool towel.

"Touko-San!" Aki calls as she also makes her way to the bench.

"Hey Aki," I wave.

"Here you go, Touko-San," Haruna says as she passes me a towel.

"Hm? What happened?" Aki asks.

"Kazemaru was a bit warm so I'm bringing him a towel," I reply.

"Ah, I'm so sorry!" she suddenly apologizes and bows.

"W-W-What for?" I jump in surprise.

"We're the managers and yet, we had to bother you with this task..." she murmurs.

"Don't worry. I'm glad I can help Inazuma Japan," I say.

"I'll help you take this towel to Kazemaru-Kun," Aki offers.

"It's okay. I'll do it. You still have a full team to care for after all," I grin.

"Thank you so much, Touko-San," she smiles.

I wave goodbye and make my way back to where Kazemaru is.

"I hope Kazemaru isn't sick ," I murmur as my thoughts drift off.

"Oi, watch out!" a voice calls and I instantly snap out of my daydream. Unfortunately, I crash into a pole headfirst.

"Ita ta," I mutter, holding my head.

"You ok?" asked the voice.

"Y-Yeah. Somewhat," I chuckle as I turn to pick up the fallen towel.

I turn my head and see that it is Sakuma who has been speaking to me.

>>Sakuma's POV 🐧

"Thanks for the warning, Sakuma," she says in her sweet voice.

"It's no problem. You shouldn't let your mind drift off like that," I advise.

"Hehe, sorry about that," she giggles as she stands up.

Dang it! I should've offered her a hand.

I notice the towel she holds.

"What's with the towel?" I ask her.

"Oh, Kazemaru has a bit of a warm head so I'm bringing a towel for him," she explains.

"A-Ah, I see," I stutter.

Why stutter? Because jealousy, duh.

"I gotta go now. See ya, Sakuma!" she says cheerily and starts making her way.

"Wait!" I call out without thinking.

"Hm?" she turns to me with a confused face.

Crap, now I need to think of something.

"L-Let me accompany you! Can't have you go off daydreaming again," I stammer.

"You sure? I'm not bothering you?" she asks.

I sense worry from her and I sigh in gratitude.

"It's alright. It's a free period anyway," I smile and walk to her side. "Let's go. Can't keep Kazemaru waiting, can we?"