Summary: As a team, they're invulnerable. But as a couple? HiruMamo for sure.
Disclaimer: I don't own Eyeshield 21
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
The Proposal
It was their 1278th date (the number is totally random)
"Hiruma-kun," Mamori asked curiously, "how long have we been dating?"
"5 year 7 months 13 days 8 hours 29 minutes and 46 seconds to be exact."
"Did you just make that up?" Mamori said sceptically.
Hiruma shrugged, "You have a fucking better answer?"
"I just can't stand you acting in this... this certain manner of yours which I find it hard to describe."
"Every time you walk away saying things like 'I've had enough, Hiruma-kun!' or 'If you keep doing this then we're over!', it proves you a fucking liar." Hiruma ended his remarks with a sneer
Mamori made a face, "So my keeping coming back to you made me a ridiculous woman?"
"Like I fucking care..." Hiruma looked away, but still holding her hand.
"Well, however long we've been together, it's not long enough... You remember that day, Hiruma-kun?" She gently lied her head on his shoulder.
Hiruma remained silent for a second or so before he said, "You mean that fucking stupid day..."
"It was not stupid, Hiruma-kun..."
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It was their last day in the Devil Bats. By that time, the team had finished the World Cup with all their dreams realized and it was time for the 2nd grader to leave the team.
A good-bye party was arranged by Suzuna and Sena for Hiruma, Musashi, Kurita, Yuki, invisible Ishimaru (sorry about that) and of course, Mamori.
The clubroom was noisy as hell when the Hah-hah brothers took out 3 water guns and started shooting. Hiruma was the only one who didn't join the craze. He left before anyone had noticed.
But Mamori saw him leaving and followed right away.
"Hiruma-kun, where are you going? The party isn't over yet."
"Fucking bubble gums, just ran out." He answered without turning around.
Mamori smiled and caught up with him. "Guess what, Hiruma-kun?" She took out a pack of bubble gums from her pocket. "Here you are. And yes, it's sugarfree."
"So I guess you're asking for a truck-load of fucking creampuffs in return?"
"Can't you just say 'Thank you' instead of mocking to show your gratitude?"
Hiruma only let out a quite sneer.
They walked to the sports field and sat on the grass side by side. The night was incredibly clear and the moon was beautiful as ever.
"So, how do you think of the party, Hiruma-kun?"
"Fine, fucking fine."
"I guess that's your way of saying 'Terrific!'. 'Wonderful!' and 'Fabulous!'?"
"Whatever."
"Suzuna and Sena did try really hard to make the party fun. But no matter what, when the party ends, we still have to say good-bye to the team." Mamori sighed as her nose started to feel funny.
Hiruma didn't say anything until the sound of Mamori sobbing went into his sharp ears.
"Are you fucking crying, fucking manager?"
"Sorry, Hiruma-kun, so sorry." Mamori apologized as she wiped her tears. "I just couldn't help it. I actually cried last night and thought if I had cried once, I wouldn't be crying tonight. But... I just couldn't help it."
"The fucking shrimp will take care of the team. Just fucking quit worrying." Hiruma lied down on the grass, gazing at the night sky.
"I wasn't worrying about the team, Hiruma-kun. I just can 't imagine what it will be like if I am no longer the manager and you no longer the quarterback."
"Things fucking change, Anezaki."
"I guess so. Oh, I was being so emotional." Mamori covered her face with both of her hands and let out a laugh, "What did you just call me, Hiruma-kun?"
"Anezaki. What? You just reminded me that you're no longer fucking manager."
Mamori sighed, "Well, I guess I'm going to miss that name... Funny, isn't it? I was so repelled to that name but now, I actually find it quite, quite cute... But you'll never call me manager again. Starts from tomorrow, we'll just be classmates. No more teammates."
The two remained silent for a while until Mamori suddenly started humming a soft rhythm and at the same time, tapping on the grass. Hiruma also took out the gum she gave him and began chewing while his empty hand wandered. The two hands just happened to reach for one another. The result was clear, they both felt the warmth of the other's hand.
But neither took their hand back as their fingers slowly entwined. It was a moment when both of them felt that they'd longed for this feeling for a very long time. It was strange that they didn't feel awkward at all.
"You were wrong, Anezaki," Hiruma smirked, "we ain't just fucking classmates."
"Okay, I admit." Mamori smiled and lied her head on his chest. "I love you, Hiruma-kun."
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"Now that was the most fucking stupid part of the evening." Hiruma remarked.
"You are one cold-blooded bastard, Hiruma-kun."
"Looks like our lovely Anezaki sen-sei is pissed off." Hiruma laughed and pull her to his face.
"Stop it, Hiruma-kun, I'm a school teacher! What if one of my students just walks by and sees me like this?"
Hiruma frowned, "Like I fucking care..." And he kissed her. It was their 8459th kiss.
Mamori was completely silent on their drive home.
"We've been together for 5 year 7 months 13 days 8 hours 29 minutes and 46 seconds plus the 15 minutes and 17 seconds we just lived and yet you're still mad at me for kissing you on the fucking street?"
Mamori didn't answer.
Hiruma glanced at her. "Anezaki, " He called, "will you fucking marry me?"
Mamori immediately turned her head and stared at him in complete shock. "Did you just ask me to... Marry you?"
"Are you fucking deaf?"
"No!"
"Then just fucking answer me!" He said impatiently.
"Why do you have to use the f-word in every sentence you say? If you want me to marry you, try to use proper speech for at least once in your life!"
"If you like proper speech, marry a fucking literature professor! Just say yes since I'm so far the only man in the world that you wish to marry."
Mamori almost jumped up in anger, "Well, can't you just ask me politely since I'm the only woman in the world who actually wants to marry a man like you!"
"You just fucking said yes." Hiruma smiled, amused by his sweet victory.
"I what?" Mamori gasped, and then buried her head in her arms, "It's your win, Hiruma-kun."
And so that was how an angel agreed to marry a devil.
Omake 1: How Other Men Proposed
Koutarou & Julie:
Julie picked up her phone, "Hello?"
"Look outside the window, Ju!"
"Koutarou, is that you?" Julie put her hand on her hips.
"Just lift your curtains!" He urged.
"How did you know my curtains are..." Right at the second she lifted her curtains, a football flew right past her window with a banner saying "Marry ME, Ju!" hanging on it.
"That was incredibly SMART, right?" Koutarou cheered in excitement.
Julie was silent for a second before she shouted at the phone, "Stop doing stupid things, moron!"
"I take that as a yes, Ju!" Completely ignoring her blames, Koutarou once again cried out, "That was smart!"
But he was right.
Rui and Megu:
Megu walked out her apartment building and found a gang of motorcycles blocking her way. She knew who each of these motors belonged to. It seemed that Rui had planned something.
Just then, a sharp-colored racing car stopped in front of her.
"What is all these about?" Megu asked.
"Do you like the car?" Rui asked inside the car.
"It's pretty hot."
"Good, want to have it?" Rui tempted her.
"Are you bribing me into doing something?" Megu sensed the unusual tone in his voice.
Rui laughed, "Just can't hide anything from you, can I? Well then, you know what to say if you really want this baby."
"So am I supposed to say, 'Yes, I will marry this car.'?"
"Got that right."
They got married right away, in the car. There was never a wedding.
Marco & Maria:
The two were in their private spring, enjoying the heat.
"Try my newly-made cola, will you, Maria?"
"You want to give me a heart attack?" She glared at him coldly.
Marco broke into laughter, "Don't look at me this way, beauty. Just try it."
"God knows what you're up to..." She opened the bottle he handed to her and started drinking. "I don't find no difference..."
"Just drink it dry, slowly."
That was when Maria felt an ice cube falling into her mouth, icing her tongue.
"Don't swallow the cube, just melt it with your tongue."
Maria flipped the cube in her mouth a few times and felt a cold ring-shaped thing which never melted. She took it out. It was indeed a diamond ring.
"Marry me, Maria."
How could any girl possibly turn such a romantic down?
Taka & Karin:
The two were walking on the riverbank when Taka suddenly asked, "Have I ever missed any ball you threw to me?"
"I don't think so." Karin answered.
"Then, what if I throw something to you? Will you catch it?"
Karin was puzzled but agreed anyway, "Why, I'll just try. But I don't know if I can do this. I hope it's not something really valuable."
"No worries, Karin." Taka comforted and ran about 20 feet further.
"Here you go!" He shouted as a small object flew out from his hand.
Karin was totally unready for that but quickly jumped up and CATCH!
It was a small black box with silver ribbons tied outside.
"See what's in it!" Taka was running back.
Karin opened the box and guess what, there was a shiny ring inside.
Sena & Suzuna:
It was the first time Sena invited Suzuna to such a fancy restaurant.
"It's not even my birthday today, Sena." She said in surprise.
"I know, I know. I just thought maybe we should enjoy a little romance once in a while."
"But you shouldn't have taken me here! God, this is like the most expensive restaurant in Tokyo." Suzuna cuold only marvel at the luxurious decorations all around her.
Sena bit his lips, recalling the next step. "Would, would you like some music, Suzuna?"
"Sure!" She answered, still lost in wonder.
But once the violinist stood next to the table, Sena forgot his next step again.
"Why do you look so nervous, Sena? Are you cold?"
Sena shook his head, smiling stiffly.
"But you don't look so well. Shall we return?"
"No, no, Suzuna... It's just..." He directly ran to the last step and gave up all the ones in between since he had forgotten most of them. "Will... Will you marry me, Suzuna?"
I should have known this romantic-till-you-drop was a bad idea... Sena thought.
Suzuna was numb with shock, "What did you just said, Sena?"
"He asked if you wanted to marry him." The violinist answered, "I've never seen anyone so nervous as he is."
Suzuna finally said yes after screaming in joy for a few minutes, which was completely unexpected for Sena.
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"I deserve a better proposal." Mamori sighed as she recalled how other guys proposed. "You sound like you just asked me to marry you on the spur of the moment... You weren't even planning anything!"
"I only care about the fucking results."
He was right, there was nothing to talk about since she had already said yes.
"Horrible man..." She muttered. But secretly, she smiled in relief.