Hello! I'm lacusdestiny, normally, I really write Gundam Seed fanfics but I also have other animés to love ya know. One of them is Slam Dunk, so I decided to make a fan fic. So, here it is. I was planning to make it just a 3-chapter fic but, I'm not yet sure if I can distribute the story parts into three. But, just keep on reading and hopefully, you'll love it.
For you to refer on:
- Fanfiction - this means the story. Also the font I use in talking and… very common in use Ü
- 'Fanfiction' - thoughts of the characters
- Fanfiction - hidden actions or sometimes, actions with is done while speaking
-"Fanfiction"- words being spoken. Words spoken by the characters
- Fanficton - I commonly use in title and chapter titles. I now use it in my opening and ending notes
- (Fanfiction) - mostly, my author's notes in the story
- (Your name) - Just when you're reading, whenever you see this, just say your name. This fic is a YOU-fic, means that, you are included in the story… Well, I know that most of you know what a YOU-fic mean, well; I just wanted to say it. Hehehehe
Disclaimer: I don't own Slam Dunk. Actually, I don't even own any animés so; it's automatic that I don't own SD. Well to be honest, I wish I do Ü
Author's note: Just take note of this; I usually enter my 'author notes' in every fanfic I make to clear things up for the readers. In any case, please forgive me if ever there are some errors in grammar, ya know, in some usage of words. But, I promise, I'll try not to make too much errors, or I'll try not to make errors instead. Thanks and enjoy the first chappy.
Bestfriend to more than friends
Chapter 1: What to do?
My dresses are fixed on the bed. Dresses with three different formalities and styles no one is used to see in any ordinary formal dress shops in malls and downtowns. That is, how people think these dresses are
"(Your name) did you pick your dress to wear already?" Your mother approaches you in your room, checking if ever finally you have chosen a dress to wear
You quickly dragged yourself inside your closet and closed the doors.
"Honey? (Your full name) come out that closet this instance" Your mother calmly, but with a higher voice, started again while putting her hands onto her hips and talking at the closet doors
You slowly opened the doors and looked straight at your mother
"Well, what dress will it be? (Your name) you must pick your dress now. Your recital will begin at 8:00am today and I woke up early to go with you in our family seamstress to pick up 3 dresses that you liked best and up until now, you've been choosing in those dresses for one hour. For once in sixty minutes, can't you just pick the one you like?"
Your face was frown and seems like you never have the intention to answer
Your mom sat on your bed looking at the dresses while you stood up firmly in front of her
"What will it be? It's already 7 in the morning and we don't have much time. What's the problem?" she asked
"Nothing" You answered
"If there's no problem, so why can't you simply pick a dress to wear, so that we'll be able to arrive at the recital hall earlier. Its better that we'll be the one to wait… I know there's something wrong. What is it?"
You sat beside her and grab one of the dresses
"I think this one will do" You then stood up and enter the closet doors with the dress
When you came out of the dress, you're wearing a light blue dress with the length just five inches below your knee and the right shoulder of your dress was attached with a spaghetti strap while the left is tube like. You look wonderful actually. A Sabrina styled dress really fits you greatly.
"Mom, what do you think about this one?"
"You look wonderful dear. See, just in one decision, you picked the best dress that will fit you perfectly"
You smiled
"Thanks mom"
"Dear, I feel that, there is something bothering you. What is it? You know you can always tell me anything…"
Suddenly, your cellphone rang and you quickly grabbed and answered the call
Mobile call:
"Hello?"
"(Your name)"
"Ryota?"
"Hei! Yo, I just wanted to assure that you'll watch our game. You will, right?"
"..."
"(Your name) Hello? Am I talking to someone here?"
"Yeah. I'll be there"
"Ya sure?"
"Yes. See you later"
"Okay see ya-"
"Ah, Ryota…"
"Yeah?"
"I…"
"Don't worry; I'll go tell Mitsui you'll be watching. I'm sure; he's really expecting your presence. See you later!"
"Bye"
"Bye!"
When you put down your phone, your mother was about to tell you something when you suddenly started your cut-off conversation
"Mom, sorry for the interruption. Don't you think… we must fix my hair?"
"Sure dear"
Then you picked up the brush and sat on the chair in front of your mirror. Your mother took the brush from your hand and started fixing your hair
"Mom?" you started again
"Yes dear?"
"What time do you think the recital would end? Do you think if I estimate it, it will end exactly after an hour?"
"?" Your mother's face turned shocked
"Well mom?"
"Why did you asked? Do you have somewhere else to go after the recital?"
You nodded
"Where?"
"Well, Shohoku…"
"Basketball…?"
Then, you shook your head down
"Dear, I know you wanted to watch every game your basketball team will have, but…"
"Mom, please… I really wanted to watch that game. That game is important to-"
Your home phone rang
"Just a moment dear…"
Phone call:
"Hello?" Your mother answered
"Umm, Ms. (your mom's full name)?"
"Yes, speaking. Can I know the reason why you called?"
"Ma'am, this is Alfonso Kiyasha (OC), I'm one of the recital's conductors. I just wanted to assure that you're on your way now. I believe at this time, we only have twenty minutes left before the recital starts, and your daughter is needed in the opening presentation. I'm really looking forward at your presence"
"Yes, of course. We are on our way. I do hope we're not yet late"
"No Ma'am. I am sorry for interrupting you"
"Apology accepted. Afterall, thanks to you, we are remembered to hurry up. We'll see in a little while Mr. Kiyasha. And thank you"
"No Ma'am, thank you"
CALL ENDED
"Who was it?" You began
"One of the recital's conductors… Ah, we'll talk later dear. For the mean time, we better get going. We only have minutes before the recital starts"
"Okay. Ah, mom, about the game…"
"We'll see if you can catch up on it, okay?" Your mom soothed
"Thanks mom!" You then ended
AT THE SHOHOKU BASKETBALL GYM
"Hey! Where is Mitsui?" Ryota started
"It's about time…" Ayako followed
Then, Mitsui arrived just in time before they went to the stadium for their game against Ryonan
"Where have you been Mitchi?" Sakuragi asked impatiently
"Sorry I'm late" Mitsui apologized
"Hn" Rukawa muttered
"Enough with it. We must get going now. It's better to be early than late" Akagi soon ended
AT THE RECITAL HALL
"And now, let us give a round of applause for Ms. (Your full name)" the host started
'This is it. After this, I can go straight to the stadium to watch the game. Don't worry (your name); it'll be over in only a wink of an eye' you calmly said to yourself before going up the stage and positioning your hands to the piano
You were playing beautifully on stage while thinking about the next notes to play. Your concentration centers only to the piano and every movement your fingers make. But never came into your mind that something else will enter you thoughts…
Mitsui…
As you were playing, the Shohoku team warms up while waiting for the time. Ryonan arrived just after Shohoku. There was an eye contact between Sendoh and Rukawa…
'Hn' Rukawa again muttered
'I'm really expecting a good game from you, Kaede Rukawa' Uttered Sendoh in his own thoughts
As usual, Sakuragi tries to get Sendoh's attention and make him think that the only player that could compete against him is Hanamichi Sakuragi
Sakuragi pointed at Sendoh
"Hey Sendoh!" He started
"Huh?" Sendoh wondered
"You put this inside your head, only me, the genius, you should be afraid of!" Sakuragi beastly shouted
"What an idiot" Uzmi muttered
"Are you talking about me you stupid giant?" Sakuragi turned to Uzmi
Then, Akagi's punch reaches Sakuragi's red head
"That's enough Hanamichi" Akagi ended
Then, the game soon started
The jump ball was touched by Akagi and it went to Miagi's hands
(A/N: I must let you know, I'm not really good in writing basketball moves and any other stuff, so if ever you don't like how I made it, please accept my apology. Hehehehe)
As a point guard, Miagi tried to pass through Fukouda, who was presently guarding him. Unfortunately, Fukouda's defense is quite tight
"Rukawa!" shouted Miagi
He passed the ball onto Rukawa who was presently being guarded by Sendoh
"You won't get pass me. You will only do that in your dreams…" Sendoh teasingly whispered
"Keep dreaming…" Then Rukawa spin and dribbles the ball and surprises Sendoh for passing through, but before he could shoot the ball, Uzmi blocked him and he suddenly lost his concentration. But before Uzmi could steal the ball, Rukawa passed it from behind directly to Mitsui, who was presently at the three-point position…
"I got it" Mitsui whispered, then smiled. He smoothly jumped and shoots the ball confidently
"Yaaay!" the crowd gone loud as Mitsui scores first, handling three points for the team
The ball was handled by Fukouda outside the court and passed it to one of their teammates. He then passes it back to Fukouda who was guarded by Hanamichi; he easily passes through and was about to shoot but Mitsui blocked him that's why he passed the ball straight to Sendoh and he attempted to shoot for three points. It was ALMOST successful but it bounces back, then Uzmi, under the ring, followed up with the rebound competing against Akagi and Sakuragi and dunked the ball back, making the crowd loud again
And the stadium was flaming hot because of the game, and the first half was really heating things up.
(I'm really sorry for making it short you know, the basketball specific actions , hehehe)
And the first half ended leaving the scores
RYONAN: 39SHOHOKU: 40
Sendoh made the half score while the others made up the scores left. (Sorry, I don't know much about the other players of Ryonan)
Meanwhile, in Shohoku,
Rukawa: 15
Akagi: 6
Mitsui: 9
Miagi: 6
Sakuragi: 4
It was already 9:50 in the morning and you are still in the recital. Remember, your recital started at 8:00 and the game started at 9:00.
'It's been 50 minutes since the game started. And I bet the 1st half already ended. Ohhh, what time will this recital end!' You thought angrily while watching the performer on the stage. Your face was full of worries and you really look angry and all you wanted is for the recital to end
"Dear?" Your mother looked at you in a questioning look
You just shook your head down looking at your dress
"Mom, I need to go now" You irritably stated
Your mom sighed
"Dear, you know that you still have another presentation after Michaela (she's your cousin)" Your mom explained
"Can't I just ask Michaela to play that part for me?" You insisted
"I'm sorry dear but, you know you can't, right?"
"Yeah. (Sighs)" Then you sat beside your cousin and talked to her
"You need anything (Your name)?" Michaela respectfully asked (Michaela is 2 years younger than you are)
"Umm, when will your last performance be? You know, I'm performing right after you" You explained
"Really! Well, as far as I know, I'm going to perform after Andrew. But Andrew's performance is after Trisha's, Daniel's and Ashley's performances. So, to make it straight, your performance is after 5 performances. And after that one over there playing, is Trisha. I'm really getting bored too, but, we can't quit" She explained straightly and respectfully
(A little note, readers, Andrew and the other names are just my inserts okay, just to make the recital complete. Hehehe)
Your eyes widened a bit for knowing how long you still have to wait before your last performance. Then, you sat back beside your mom looking problematic and very irritated
"What's wrong dear?" Your mom interrogated
You sighed very deeply and answered
"Mom, I don't want to lie to you, and to be honest, I really want to go now. I have to wait until Trisha, Daniel, Ashley, Andrew and Michaela before my last performance. And how long will every piece last? Mom, the game I'm supposed to watch already ended the 1st half!" You soon ended with a bit panicked faced and soon apologized to your mom because of accidentally raising the tune of your voice
"Sorry mom, I kinda, got carried away" You apologized
"It's okay dear, but I'm afraid I can't do anything. We can't just tell them to cancel your piece and I'm pretty sure they will regret it. Please honey, stay calm and try to control things, okay?" Your mom explained calmly
Your face was very sad and also very worried about the game
You then picked up your cellular phone and went to calculator menu
"Let's see, by now, hummm, maybe, Captain Akagi would have made 10 points already. Then Ryota… 10 points also, Mitsui…12 points, he sure have made a lot of three points out there, and Hanamichi, maybe 8 points…… Rukawa…….." You suddenly stopped and your face turned a little red
"Rukawa sure made 15 points by now!" You cheered happily in your own thoughts.
"See, I surely know that everything is under control" You then ended with a big smile on your face
By the calculations you have made, you actually think and estimated that the Shohoku's score is 55. Nice estimating, only it's greater than the real score
Meanwhile….
10 minutes break was about to end…
Rukawa put his towel on top of his head (like usual), Ryota drank some water offered by Ayako, Akagi sits beside coach Ansai and looks at the records listed while Mitsui is looking a bit worried and he really looks like he's looking for someone
Walking back and fort, Mitsui's been noticed by Sakuragi
"Hey Mitchi, What's happening to you?" Sakuragi asked
"Me? Nothing…" Mitsui normally responded
"?" Sakuragi ended with a questioned look
"Ryota!" Mitsui called onto Ryota aggressively while whispering
Ryota approached Mitsui…
"What's with you Mitsui?" He interrogated
"Where is she?" Mitsui asked
"Where is she? Where is she who?" Ryota replied with a questioned look
"(Your name)!" Mitsui replied
"Ahh okay, (your name)… I called onto her this morning…" he explained
"And what did she say?"
"Well, she said that she'll be here. I assured her that she must be here. Remember, I told you earlier that she'll be here. Why?"
"She's not here. Try looking around Miagi!" Mitsui suggested while looking around the stadium. As he was browsing, some girls saw him looking at the audiences and they screamed loud because Mitsui was looking
"Quite popular, ei Mr. MVP?" Ryota teasingly started
"Shut up…" Mitsui irritably responded
"Dude, she's not here?" Ryota panicked
"I told you…" Mitsui ended followed with a deep sigh and for the last five minutes, he sat down the bench, took his towel on his back neck and drank some water
Rukawa, being covered a bit by his towel, is secretly browsing at the audiences too…
'Where is she? I thought I overheard Miagi telling Mitsui that she'll be watching, but where is she?' HE thought quietly while looking at the audiences from under his towel. Pretty seems like he's looking for a special someone too…
Then, the 2nd half soon started
And the game continued
BACK AT THE RECITAL
Ashley was the one presently playing and she's almost at the middle of her presentation…
"Okay, it's almost finish… after this, there are only two more performers left… please be okay Shohoku, I know you're all doing great…" You soon stopped thinking about it and decided to pick up your phone again and dialed…
CALL:
"Hello?" A voice of a girl, just about your age, roamed around the phone
"Haruko… It's me, (Your name)" You answered
"(Your name)! Thank goodness you called. Where are you?" Haruko followed
"I'm still at the recital… How's the game?" You insisted
"Going on quite well, but the scores are close. It's 39 and our score is 40. Ahead to Ryonan for one point and the 2nd half has just started" Haruko explained
"Is that so, sighs" You replied sounding sad and desperate
"But, I believe you can still make it here" Haruko encouraged
"I hope you're right. Um.., how's Hisashi?" You asked
"Mitsui? Oh, he's doing fine and frequently getting three-points. And I've noticed something about him at this game…" Haruko stopped
"What do you notice?" You insisted
"Nothing. It just seems like he was looking for someone here in the crowd. He's always browsing whenever he has a chance" She replied
"Really? I wonder who he is looking at. Anyways, please cheer him for me okay. I'm really going to get myself ready for apologizing to my bestfriend. Anyways, thanks Haruko, and hopefully, I'll see you soon enough" You soon ended "Bye!"
"Okay, Bye!" then Haruko settled down and cheered for Shohoku
Okay, I'm afraid that's all for now. I must get going, my homework's waiting. As every writer say, please read and review. Thank you very much. If ever, there are comments or suggestions, you can always email me. And also, to clear things up… Maybe you're wondering why there are so many performers in the recital… Well, to be honest, I really never been to a recital before, so sorry if I don't get it right. Please forgive if there are errors and any other stuff that mostly readers don't like. R&R! And thanks! Ciao! (",)