Author's note: lol. My first fanfic! Hope it's not too bad…XD.. may be somewhat OOC though…oh, and in the story, italics are for thoughts/feelings. Mostly. :P
Technically… this is supposed to be a humor/friendship/romance fanfic… so have fun reading!
Disclaimer: I don't own Eyeshield 21, but I do own Kamiya Mayuri (and her family).
Disclaimer PS: Turns out this story had been a lot more OOC than expected...sooo...
Update 12/26/08: Chapter 1 now rewritten! ^^
Update 2/28/09: **This fic used to be called "Stop Cussing, Hiruma!", then "In Her Own Little World: aka Stop Cussing, Hiruma!" -- now the transition to its final title is complete. **
Rewritten version of Chapter 1
In Her Own Little World
Chapter 1: Tutor, Please!
~on~
"Hey, you! Kamiya! Over here!"
"Oh. Hiruma-kun." Surprised, Kamiya Mayuri carefully picked her way across the crowded classroom. Lunch period in this classroom is so busy… and loud. And here I was hoping to study in peace. So much for THAT. She finally managed, heaping textbooks and all, to reach the corner where her classmate Hiruma Youichi – whom most in the school tried to avoid, considering his often demonlike demeanor – waited impatiently. "Ano… do you need help?"
"OF COURSE, you…! Why else would I call you?!?" Hiruma sputtered. "Okay. I demand your help! You're the smartest girl out of the entire second year population in this school! And I'm having trouble in some of my classes (A/N: Actually, not really. Hiruma's genius but devious brain probably has other motives… :P… to be revealed later! Kamiya doesn't know that though.), but I need to have at least a 2.0 GPA to stay in sports. And there's NO WAY I'm quitting the American football club… not to mention we're short on members as it is. So you WILL tutor me. OR ELSE."
Kamiya winced at the muttered expletives, overheard with her sharp ears even in the noisy classroom. Ehhhh…. This guy…! I am SO tempted to say no… the NERVE of him to just randomly demand this… interrupting a girl's busy schedule…wait. Smartest "girl". Why not Yukimitsu?... and all the while, as usual, not being very polite! WAIT A MINUTE! Didn't he just call me without… an… honorific…how…! Calm down, Mayuri, don't let that, or his mind games, get to you. Anyway, I offered help in the first place… oh. But then, he IS notorious for his blackmailing network. Not that I have anything to be blackmailed for anyway. I think. And he DID sort of threaten me just now.. And I probably do have some responsibility to help classmates… why not… I need to review anyway…So… "Maybe."
The very annoyed Hiruma made a slight move towards his supposedly hidden firearm before remembering his current location. I ALREADY ASKED!!! What more could you want?!? This girl… if she doesn't help me… ARGHH!!! She'd better… Okay. On with the plan. "No MAYBE's, girl! It's YES or NO! YES, and you get a job. NO, and you'll find out what 'OR ELSE' means." Then he flipped out his "secret" black book containing his blackmailing information. "OOOH… Your mom died last year and was buried in a certain Osaka cemetery…" He proceeded to rattle of the exact address. "So. Answer NO and your precious mom's gonna turn in her grave. Literally. There's no telling what I'll get my 'goons' to do to the place…"
Alarmed, Kamiya hurriedly answered… "Okay, okay! I'll be your tutor!"
"Smart idea," Hiruma sneered. "All right, Sensei. We start today, in the American football club's office, at 3:30 pm sharp. Until 5. And we *might* be outdoors. And since you're being so agreeable, and I'm in such a good mood, I'll even pay you 500 yen for every afternoon of tutoring." Of course, I won't be paying. I'll make sure some random kid will give me his lunch money…. Kekekekeke... "Oh yeah. Here's a map of where our office is."
Hiruma pumped his fist into the air, turning to leave the corner. He headed outside to practice football with the other club members. "After school at 3:30 p.m.! Come over to our club office! DON'T FORGET!" Then he continued down the hallways, ruthlessly kicking any and all out of his way.
Kamiya mentally sweatdropped before returning to her desk. Well. That was interesting…. ehh. Whatever, back to work. A quick check on the clock revealed that there were still 20 minutes left of lunch break, so she pulled out her pre-calculus textbook—as well as an onigiri bento—and proceeded to finish the day's math homework in record time.
~off~
Fifteen minutes later, Kamiya's best friend Anezaki Mamori approached her desk. Immediately Kamiya's face brightened as the two girls engulfed each other in a bear hug.
"Mayuri-chan! Mamori-chan!" the girls cried. Then they settled down in neighboring desks, Kamiya in her own desk and Anezaki facing her from the seat in front.
"Missed you over the weekend, Mayuri… but I had babysitting jobs and relatives visiting at home… so how are you?"
"Me too… missed you, I mean. I had to work on a school project for our Japanese history class this weekend..." Kamiya frowned. "I wish we were in the same classes this year… last year we shared all our classes, but this year we're never really in the same class period at the same time. Oh~ and I'm okay. Just tired. And busy. And somewhat confused."
Anezaki asked, "Why?"
"Hiruma-kun demanded that I tutor him. He was like, 'Of course I'd ask you, considering your grades!', saying (not very politely) that he needed academic help because he'd SUPPOSEDLY been having trouble but needed a better grade in order to stay in sports. And he kind of threatened to wreck my mom's grave and/or the cemetery where she's buried... he could have just threatened me, not my mom! Now I can't refuse! Speaking of him, aren't you the American Football Club's manager? Do you have any advice? I'm *supposed* to start today after school."
"Ehhh. If I were to tell you a few months ago, I would tell you to say NO despite the threat and avoid Hiruma at all costs. But now… I think you should. Sena is in that club after all, and I wouldn't want to cause him or his friends disappointment. But I'd highly suggest being careful when tutoring Hiruma… he can become a *bit* verbally abusive… as in call you and other people names and stuff. So if you want, maybe you could just do the tutoring in our club office, when I'm there… which is pretty often… And anyway, your dad works late, right? That way you won't be bored and lonely… or something…" Anezaki proposed. Then her demeanor changed. "It's a bit weird though. He could have just asked ME. I'm in his club already! What's wrong with the second-smartest (second-year) girl in school?!? Or rather, he could have asked Yukimitsu, who's pretty much the smartest second year around, since he always goes to cram school and all. Not to mention, Hiruma shouldn't need tutoring—he's pretty smart, although he often uses his brains for manipulating people or making football strategies. Mayuri ~ what kind of leadership skills in a team captain is THAT?!?"
"Ahhh... Thanks for the advice! And then, at least I'll have a job… I think… " Kamiya brightened. "Ano… I think the bell is about to ring. But you'll be there this afternoon, won't you, Mamori-chan?"
"Ne, Mayuri-chan!" Anezaki grinned, rising to leave just as the 3 minute bell rang… as predicted. "Good luck on today's history presentation!"
"Arigatou, Mamori! See you later!" Kamiya cheered, waving to Anezaki, who was heading to the adjacent classroom. Then Kamiya prepared to present her history project. Around her, the school buzzed with the chatter of rushing teenagers going to their lockers and their fifth period classes.
~on~
After school, Kamiya headed immediately to her locker, quickly grabbing her other textbooks. Then she headed towards the place marked on Hiruma's map. What she saw as she neared the American football club's office caught her breath.
A huge sign advertising DEIMON DEVIL BATS adorned the front and top of the building. Along the outside walls were plastered more of the American football club's posters featuring the mysterious Devil Bats ace, Eyeshield 21—posters she'd often seen around the school.
"Mayuri-chan~! You're here!" cried Anezaki, who had, from the shadows, been sweeping the ground around the building. Anezaki whispered, "Careful. Mr. CRAZY FOOTBALL GEEK is in a bad mood this afternoon. He's waiting inside—waiting VERY impatiently."
"Ahh… thanks, Mamori-chan…" Kamiya proceeded to enter the office.
Inside was a lively wonderland. A first year, Raimon Tarou, was leaping around the room—eating bananas… another first year, Komusubi Daikichi, seemed to be happily and adoringly (if possible) eating snacks with the second year Kurita Ryoukan. In the background, Hiruma was vigorously chasing three boys—Juumonji, Kuroki, and Toganou—around the room, firearms blazing, all the while shouting phrases like "Hey you! Huh-huh Bros! Get to work! No slacking off in running practice! (A/N: lol. Aren't they running already? :P) You gotta train HARD to be decent linemen! Kekekeke..." amid their protesting. Yukimitsu Manabu cringed on the sidelines, holding a cram school textbook up as if to shield him from the fray.
Wow. Impressive.
Outside, Anezaki scolded, "Senaaaa! You're late! You're supposed to be RESPONSIBLE as the team secretary! Hurry up!"
Then, both Anezaki as well as the first year Kobayakawa Sena entered the building.
Immediately, Hiruma turned on Kobayakawa as well. "SHRIMP! You're late! 100 extra pushups in today's workout!" He proceeded to chase and 'fire' on the unfortunate first year in addition to the previous three.
Suddenly, Anezaki cried, "Shame on you, Hiruma-kun! You tell me to clean up the place, and then now you've snapped the broom! HEY! Pay attention! Stop goofing and be serious for once!"
Here is Mamori-chan's motherly side in action again… even in the football club… *sweatdrops*… ehh. I don't really think it's a safe time to announce myself or anything…*double sweatdrops*…
The room grew silent, other than Hiruma's retorts towards Anezaki's outburst. Finally, those in the room—other than Anezaki, who already knew—realized Kamiya's presence. After a few surprised seconds, Kurita broke the silence, bursting into tears.
"Kamiya-saaan! How kind of you! Look everyone! We have a new recruit~! Let's celebrate!" cheered Kurita.
"F-Fugo!" echoed Komusubi.
"Oh good. It's about time you're here. C'mere, girl." Still carrying his firearms, Hiruma grabbed Kamiya by the arm and half-dragged her as he marched out to the field. "Everyone else, get changed, and OUT TO THE FIELD! Time for afternoon practice! The last person out gets a taste of lead!" Then he cackled evilly...
Ehhh… thought the shocked Kamiya.
"EEEP!" cried Kobayakawa, Raimon, and the three "Huh-huh Bros" as they rushed to the adjacent locker room to get ready for practice. Kurita and Komusubi, already changed and refreshed by their snack, joined Hiruma and Kamiya; then they tried to start a conversation as they walked, inquiring as to why Kamiya was with them during their practice…
"Sena! Where are you going? Isn't part of the team secretary's job to help monitor them from the side too?" asked Anezaki.
"Ahhh… I'm going to run errands today… I'm going to buy batteries and other supplies… but first I have to check the condition of the locker room…" Kobayakawa hurriedly replied. Then he continued nervously backing away, until he disappeared out of sight behind the club office.
"Okay…" Anezaki thought, Oh well. Sena seems to be doing errands an awful lot since he joined this club… what a faithful team secretary… as she quickly joined Hiruma and the others.
Then the trio (as well as Yukimitsu) ran out to the fields, chased by a fierce-looking dog with a spiked collar and an 'unearthed' chain leash.
"SHRIMP! MONKEY! YOU'RE LAAAATE!" BAM! went Hiruma's warning shot, since everyone else had already reached the field by then...
Author's note: Chapter break! How was it? REVIEW PLEASE!!! Thanks!!!
lol. about the GPA part in the beginning... I have no idea how the Japanese school/sports/grading system is like... sorry! so it's kind of like a substitute... I guess.. :P
And…yeah... :P... since Hiruma turned out way too OOC in this chapter the way it was first written... I rewrote it... (Thank you Mayuzu and Shadow Demon-Gengar for your reviews!) But Hiruma will still be somewhat OOC; for example, I'm removing nearly all, if not all, of his cuss words (etc.). Meanwhile....**must finish reading more of the manga (was still in the first 50 chapters of the manga while writing this chapter the first time :P)** (:
Update 12/26/08: REWRITTEN!
Translations~
Arigatou (arigatou gozaimasu): thank you
Bento: lunch box (usually refers to a packed lunch)
Onigiri: rice ball(s)