"Chase, did you bring the things I asked you for?" Rei asked as he entered the Rolls-Royce in the passenger seat while the other two sat in the back.
"Naturally, it's just under your feet Rei, along with the sweets you bought at the cafe for her." Chase chuckled as he started driving.
"What did you get Sun Yuxin now Rei?" Stars chimed in from the back.
"Just some stuff for after practice like energy drinks, snacks, protein bars, some kind of weird essential oil for baths or something."
"I got to say Rei we would have never thought you would have a girlfriend so soon, as you were never interested in... normal things per se, I'm sure when your sister and father find out they'll be quite surprised," Chase said as he kept his eyes on the road.
Rei sighed as he gently messaged his forehead, "Don't even get me started on them..."
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The three of them departed from Chase all wearing their backpacks, when they arrived back at the academy.
Rei had his backpack with his bats in it, along with two bags for Yuxin, the trio entered the school grounds passing the large gate.
If one were to go straight like Rei earlier that day it would lead them straight to the stairs leading into baseball fields, but if reaching those stairs they took a right and continued walking they would see the baseball dorms and the indoor practice grounds.
Though if they took a left instead that would lead to the softball fields, unlike the baseball side they would be met with the sight of the softball dorms, and the indoor practice grounds next to it.
Both softball and baseball dorms came with a large cafeteria connected to them.
If they continued walking they would see three softball fields similar to smaller baseball fields.
Rei split with Star, and Stiles as they both needed to get ready, while Rei made his way to the softball side, and would go to their dorms after seeing Yuxin.
He continued walking alongside the straight pathway, his eyes were filled with the breathtaking view of the lush green grass that swayed gently in the warm breeze. He could feel the warmth of the sun on his skin and the soft rustling of grass around him.
Suddenly he spotted the softball dorms in the distance, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of slight awe.
They were a sight to behold, towering high above him with five stories of luxurious architecture. The building's exterior was made of sleek, modern materials that reflected the sunlight brilliantly, making it look as if the whole building was glowing from within, while the windows seemed to reflect the blue sky above. The windows were large, allowing for plenty of natural light to filter into the spacious dorm rooms, as perfectly manicured grass lay around the dorms, the dorm was dotted with colorful flowers.
The dorms were empty, as of right now as far as he knew which is why he came over, as Yuxin was getting ready in her friend's dorms, as school hasn't ended just yet but she had he period off due to her being the captain.
Arriving in front of the dorms laid an archway, that read, 'Sun Dorms.'
He passed under the archway, the sight before him was nothing short of breathtaking. A sidewalk stretched out before him, connecting to the dorms on the ground floor. The sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow on the pavement and making the colorful flowers that lined the walkway seem to dance in the light.
A staircase connected to the right side of the building, the staircase that went all the way up to the fifth floor was a work of art in itself. The sturdy dark-wood steps were wide and inviting, and the intricate carvings on the railings were a testament to the craftsmanship of the builders who had created it. Each level had a walkway connecting to the stairs at the end of the walkway, as there was only one staircase, making it easy to go up and down levels.
Each level only had five spacious dorms that could hold 5 people but only housed 4 players for each dorm.
In front of the doors, a couple of feet away was a simple black railing that would allow players to step out of their dorms, talk, and look at the scenery.
Rei went up the staircase to the fifth floor, arriving on the fifth floor he arrive at the dorm that read the number 25.
He saw four names on the door.
Duan Luan.
Li Shen.
Madison Taylor.
Ji-Yeon Park.
'I guess these are her friends.' Rei thought, as he suddenly felt his heart pounding as he stood in front of the door like a drumming band decided to practice inside his heart.
He took a few deep he calmed himself down before gently knocking on the door.
Suddenly, the door flung open, and he found himself face to face with the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
Her eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint, and her lips were curved into a playful smile. Before he could even say a word, he felt something soft pressing against his body, as a pair of delicate arms enveloped his waist. He was momentarily taken aback, but then he instantly melted into her embrace.
As he breathed in, he was struck by the sweet scent of honey that wafted into his nose. It was intoxicating, as he found himself instantly drawn to her.
He looked down into her eyes and saw a warmth and kindness there that he had never experienced before.
Together, they stood there for a few moments, just holding each other and reveling in the simple pleasure of each other's touch.
"Here, I got you the stuff from the cafe, and I also bought you some energy drinks and stuff for after practice," Rei said, as he, unfortunately, broke the hug first and handed over the bags to Yuxin who held a sweet smile on her face.
"Thank you so much, I also got you something!" Yuxin exclaimed as she grabbed the bags from his hands, and quickly dashed inside, before coming back holding a bag.
"Here," Yuxin said shyly as the tips of her ears got bright red as she handed the bag over to him.
"Oh? What is it?" Rei asked as he looked at the bag with curiosity.
"Nothing much just some, drinks, and snacks," Yuxin said as a bright smile appeared on her face as if this was the biggest accomplishment she's ever done.
Without a second thought, Rei reached out and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close to him. As he held her, he could feel her dainty waist under his fingertips, the softness of her skin sending shivers down his spine.
He buried his face in her hair, taking in the sweet scent of honey that seemed to cling to her every strand. It was a scent that made him feel comfort and safety. For a moment, Rei and Yuxin just stood there, wrapped in each other's arms, the world around them fading away.
It was as if time had stopped, and nothing else mattered but the two of them. They could both feel their hearts racing in their chest-beating in unison. Finally, they pulled away from each other slightly, his hands still resting on her waist, her hands interlocked around his slender neck, their eyes peering into one another.
Affection and happiness lingered in their eyes between them, as they both leaned in again, this time pressing their lips against each other in a gentle kiss.
The way their lips met was like a dance - slow and deliberate, yet full of passion and desire.
It was a kiss that spoke of tenderness and longing, of a desire to be close to one another.
*Cough*
As they stood there, locked in a gentle embrace, their lips softly pressed together, while the world around them melted away.
Suddenly, a slight cough resounded out through the empty walkway, shattering the spell that had been cast. Both of them jumped away from each other like scared little kittens as if they had been caught doing something wrong.
They turned to the right to see a girl in a softball uniform, standing there with a teasing smile on her face.
She looked like she had been waiting for them to finish their intimate moment.
They both blushed, feeling embarrassed and vulnerable. The girl's smile widened, as she realized the effect her interruption had on them.
She took a step forward, still grinning, and said, "Sorry to interrupt, lovebirds. But you might want to find a more private place to do that."
"Ji-Yeon!" Yuxin cutely pouted, as she slightly stomped her foot, at her friend interrupting them, but her face was still scarlet red.
"Ji-Yeon?" Rei spoke, his face fairing a bit better but not by much.
"I'm assuming you're the famous Rei Kitsune, the one who stole the campus belle right under everyone's noses on the first day? You're handsome! I heard you throw like a rocket, and your hitting is machine-like!" Ji-Yeon said, a teasing smile on her face as she examined him.
As Rei was about to respond to Ji-Yeon, he felt a pair of arms suddenly wrap around him once more. He felt her warmth against his body and her breath on his neck. It was a familiar feeling that he had grown accustomed to in a single day.
He turned his head slightly to see Yuxin pressing her head on his shoulder with a slightly protective look as if declaring him hers. Rei couldn't help but smile as he looked down at her.
He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her even closer to him. He could feel her heart beating against his chest, and he knew that she could feel his as well.
"Calm down, if you look at me that way, I'm afraid I'll mysteriously disappear in a few days." Ji-Yeon joked as she pretended to shiver in fear at Yuxin's gaze, but she couldn't help but chuckle.
Yuxin scoffed, "Rei, this is Ji-Yeon, a pitcher on the softball team, a sophomore, and one of my best friends."
"Hello, nice to meet you," Rei spoke calmly, his voice slightly cold but not as cold as his usual voice.
Ji-Yeon waved, as a smile hung on her face.
"Come on 'Ice Queen', school is about to end and as captain, you need to set some stuff up," Ji-Yeon said as she switched her gaze to Yuxin, emphasizing the word's ice queen sarcastically.
Yuxin sighed seemingly as if she didn't want to go.
"Go, your the captain, after all, if you want I can give you a ride home after practice."
Yuxin sighed in defeat, but a smile appeared on her face, "Deal!" she exclaimed as she gave him a slight peck on his cheek before hurriedly running inside the dorm.
"Never seen this side of her before, see you later Rei Kitsune," Ji-Yeon said slightly surprised as she followed Yuxin into her dorm, as she bid Rei goodbye, and closed the door.
Rei witnessing everything helplessly shook his head, but a smile lingered on his face and departed to the baseball side.
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Rei appeared on the staircase leading down into the fields, with Star and Stiles, after Rei went to their dorm and quickly got ready before they departed to practice, they looked at the slightly bustling fields, as the sound of cleats entered their ears.
The three of them went down the stairs they departed from as the two went to field B, and Rei went to field A.
As he entered field A, he could hear the dirt being smashed by his cleats, as he was met with a certain purple-haired boy.