They were meant to be
Author's note:
this is my first time writing fanfiction, and well, I don't think I'm doing a very good job. Parts of this story are utter rubbish, but after so much typing, I just couldn't bear to take them out. So sorry! =)ok. Here goes….. I hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I don't own slam dunk or anything to do with slam dunk (unfortunately!) it belongs to some guy whose name I don't know….. I don't own the cutest guy in the world, kenji fujima, either….. WAAHHH
Part one:
Kenji yawned as he got into the lift. It had been a hard day for him, what with university classes and basketball practice. He was absolutely worn out and all he wanted to do was to get some sleep. The lift door opened, and he stepped out.
To his surprise, there was a girl in front of his room. She was surrounded by suitcases, and was trying to open his door.
" Hey! What are you doing?" he asked as he approached her.
"I can't get the key to fit in the lock…….. Maybe they gave me the wrong key……" her voice trailed off as she studied the door intently before looking up at him.
" Kenji – kun?"
" Saeko – chan?" not believing his eyes.
She laughed, and so did he. Then she hugged him. Pleasantly surprised, he hugged her back.
"It's been so long! How are you?"
"Fine, and you?"
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" he mock – glared at her severely.
" Didn't your mother send you a letter?"
" Oh man!" he slapped his forehead. "I just threw it aside."
"As always." She smiled at him, causing alight blush to spread across his face. Bending down to pick up her suitcases so she wouldn't see it, he asked," What's your room number?"
"177."
"That's just next to mine!"
"Really? You mean this isn't 177 after all?"
"No, it's 179. I thought you were a thief!"
" Oh, I am so sorry! I couldn't see the room number clearly!"
" Well, now you know." He helped her carry her things into her room.
" Oh, it's quite a nice room!" As always, she got so easily excited. Even the ice-cream truck made her excited. It was hard not to get caught up in her enthusiasm and excitement, for she radiated waves of it.
She had always been that way. Even as a kid. Her enthusiasm made playing with her so much fun, even thought he was 2 years older than she was.
He smiled as he remembered their history. Neighbours since forever, they even shared the same birthday, the 6th of May. There would be a huge birthday party thrown by their doting parents, and they would both squabble over who got to cut the cake, but in the end, would settle for cutting it together. He could remember the many photos that they had taken --- he, half a head taller, lifting her up to the chair so she could be in the picture, and she, laughing and then planting a wet kiss on his cheek to say thank you.
Yes, they had been through a lot together. He couldn't believe that he had neglected to read his mother's letter that had said she was coming. Oh no, what did she think of him now? Did she hate him for not picking her up at the airport? But she didn't seem to mind much, or if she did, she didn't show it much. Did she……
" Kenji – kun? " he looked up to see Saeko smiling at him.
" Are you lost in your own world again?"
" No, just wondering."
" Oh… Why don't you go and shower? You look quite tired. Been playing basketball again? You can show me around later."
" Okay. See you later." He left the room through the connecting door.
Halfway out of the door, he turned. " Do I leave this door open?"
" Yeah, sure! We're neighbours again! "
In the shower, he shook his head to try and clear it. So much had happened. First, he had been told that he might have to drop basketball if he was to continue in the medicine faculty, for there might not be enough time for one or the other. Then, Saeko had appeared. Oh well, that was the bright spot in his day.
He thought about the upcoming dance that was coming up. How was he going to find a date? He could actually find one easily, what with all the girls who threw themselves at his feet because he was a basketball star. But the point was that he didn't want to date anyone.
Saeko was his best friend, the only one whom he trusted enough to tell his darkest secret ---- that he was gay.
He had kept that a secret from his parents, because he was the only son, so he did not want to disappoint them. His parents and Saeko's parents had been joking that the 2 of them were made for each other since she had been born, and he suspected that they had made secret plans for the 2 of them to get married in the future. After all, which 2 neighbours were born on the same day at the same time, albeit 2 years apart?
He had realised that he was gay since a young age. The only girl whom he actually didn't really mind was Saeko. Girls just held no attraction for him. Sure, he could have had any one he wanted, being the star of any basketball team that he had joined since young, but he preferred guys over girls, but had never actually plucked up his courage to ask a guy out. Therefore, he had never dated. His life revolved around studies, basketball, his family, and Saeko.
She was like his little sister, whom he had never had. As both of them were only children, they had become like brother and sister, each other's playmate, and later, confidante.
They used to walk to school and back together, and sometimes, he would cycle, and she would sit on the back of his bike. Then they grew up. He went to Shoyu, and 2 years later, she followed. He missed her company on the way to school during those 2 years, and when she came, he was very excited, showing her around the school happily.
When it was time for his senior prom, he had felt uncomfortable about asking a girl to go him, for he felt he would cheating her, and had made up his mind not to go. He did not want to miss the fun and food, but to avoid embarrassment and awkwardness should the girl ask him to kiss her, he decided it would be best to stay away.
Luckily for him, she found out about it and offered to go. That had solved his dilemma, and they both had a great time dancing and eating there.
Then it was off to 2 lonely years at university. Now she was here, like before. He had always wished that her visits would be longer, and now she was really here.
" Kenji – kun! I thought only girls took that long!" she teased, then promptly slapped herself. How could she so insensitive?
"Coming! Are you changed yet?"
"No! I don't know what to wear. Where are we eating?"
" The café, unless you mind western food. It's formal - casual."
"Ok! Give me10 minutes!"
He changed and dried his hair quickly. Strange, he didn't feel that tired now. The shower must really have helped.
He waited for 10 minutes, and then knocked on her bathroom door lightly.
" Tah – dah! How do I look?"
" Fantastic!" He meant it. She had really grown since he last saw her.
"So let's go!" She slipped her arm through his and shoved him out of the door, into the lift.
They caught up on old times during dinner. He discovered that she was here to learn medicine, and like him, wanted to be a doctor too.
" It's your influence!"
" I must have made a wonderful role model, then."
" Don't think so highly of yourself!"
Once in the room, she asked, " Um, I don't mean to be insensitive, but are you still gay? Have you gone on any dates yet? Or do you have a girlfriend or boyfriend yet?"
"One question at a time! Well, I'm still gay, so I haven't gone on any dates yet, so of course I wouldn't have a boyfriend or girlfriend yet."
"Oh, I see. But a dance is coming up soon……"
"Well, I was thinking of skipping it, like I skipped the rest. But since you're here, do you want to go? I could go with you."
" YES! Thank you! But if you don't want to go, we don't have to."
"Oh, it's okay. It's been ages since I attended a dance."
" Was the last one your senior prom?"
" No, it was your senior prom, remember?"
" Oh sorry! Gomen nasai."
He smiled at her. "Go and sleep. You have a long day tomorrow. I'll wake you when I come back from basketball."
" Okay. Good night! Have fun practising your basketball!" She kissed him lightly on the cheek before going to her room.
He touched his cheek where she had kissed him. It did feel kind if strange when a girl kissed him, funny even, but since this was Saeko, he almost kind of liked it. She was like his little sister, one of the few friends he could trust, and his best friend.
Once he had confided his secret in her, she had done her best to turn her girl friends' attention away from him, even at the expense of pretending that she liked him so they would not bother him, and unfortunately, losing the interests of the guys she liked in the process.
He had told her that it was okay for her to leave him alone, that he was used to all the girls buzzing around him and offering to do things for him, although he did prefer it now when he got less attention. But Saeko, being Saeko, insisted on keeping up the ploy so he would feel better.
How he wished he could just fall for a nice normal girl, or even Saeko, to put an end to his torture. He had to carry on the family line for his parents' sake.
He sighed, and went to bed after setting his alarm clock, visions of Saeko, his parents, her parents, and basketballs whirling around his head madly, following him into his dreams… …
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okay, so that was part one. I hope I can finish the rest soon, cos I'm in the midst of my exams now……… c&c are very welcome, but please do go easy on me ……. (only joking)