So if you are here and have read my other stories
A Basket for Money
or
Seducing Basketball
You are probably wondering why am I coming out with a new story, if I can't commit to my issue dates for the other stories. I only have one expression to say to that: Never ignore your muses when they call.
Simply because I suddenly had an idea spring into my head, as Midorima has suddenly risen in the ranks of my favorite characters of Kuroko no Basuke (Only man in Kiseki no Sedai willing to stand up to Akashi! Oh he so manly!)
So if I'm going to write an OC fic for Kuroko, why not one for him! Plus the idea was pretty funny in my mind. I don't know if this one will be as LONG as the other one, I do think this one will be shorter (but no promises!)
So yah I'm also trying out a new style of format for fanfiction (just ze format... so I don't think I'm going crazy off the charts I think...) So if you have the time please do tell me if you like it or dislike it.
Pairings: MidorimaxOC, TakaoxPudding, and MiyajixPineapple enjoy :D
Summary: Midorima couldn't convince his parents to let him stay home. Today was not only a bad day for cancers, but also for him to beware of any Scorpios' as well; and knowing one certain Scorpio he could not get rid of, there was no way today was going to be a good day. So why was he sitting in front of girl's basketball coach getting screamed at... Because Oha Asa is never wrong.
The day started for Midorima like any other day: His frog alarm wakes him precisely at 6:30, in order to get up precisely in time for basketball practice. His extra wraps lie next to the clock so he can change his nightly bandages into his daytime bandages. He secretly argued in the back of his head against Takao's annoying voice that this was not an obsession, he was just being hygienic. Wait, that argument wasn't part of his normal routine!
Midorima quickly shook those thoughts out, as he clicked on Oha Asa and brought the head phones to his ears.
"Good morning! This is Oha Asa! Today is looking well for Capricorn, you will do well in academics and come across great teachers, whether it be a lesson in life or lessons in class! However, Cancers have the worst luck today, and be wary of Scorpios, they'll cause some ruckus for you today..." Midorima flinched as remembered a certain Scorpio that liked to cling to him, but he quickly went back to pay attention to the rest of today's forecast. "Today's lucky item is, a red calligraphy pen!... Good Morning! This is Oha..."
Midorima had already shut it off, as he looked into the mirror. Already he could see his gloomy self, probably because today was going to be a bad day according to Oha Asa. He quickly got ready, preening as precisely and efficiently as always. That is 'til he had do his nails. His Thursday filer could not be found. He closed the door and re-opened it as if magically it would appear. He looked again and within the rows labeled for each day, he checked again and his green and white striped filer was gone. He narrowed his eyes. There could only be one person... Imouto.
He went over to his younger sister's room with long quick strides. He knocked on the door twice. No answer. Again with the repitition of two knocks. No answer.
"Sachi, open the door." He stood there, his foot tapping as he waited. Of all names, his little sister was given the name meaning lucky or blessed. While his name was spelt with the kanji meaning 'serious boy'. Midorima was going to knock again, but the door creaked open, revealing his younger sister in her pajamas.
"Nii-san, it's 6:40... What's the matter?"
"My Thursday filer is missing, the green and white striped one. I had replaced it last night, but this morning-"
"Sorry, sorry." She shuffled back into her room, as she threw objects around as crashing sounds could be heard. Midorima would have to teach her how to be well organized later when he had the time, right now he was in a hurry because he was already working inefficiently because of Oha Asa's prediction. She came back out with the flier, as she handed it to her brother.
"Thank you, nanodayo." He turned and prepared to leave for school with his bag already prepped from the day before. As he grabbed a few healthy snacks to eat along the way, he stopped before the door. He put on his shoes, but as he tied his right foot first, the shoelace snapped. He glared at the lace, wondering if this was a bad omen. He quickly tore off the shoe as he went to his parents bedroom.
First he knocked twice. He could hear a moan come from inside. He then knocked twice again, after 30 seconds went by and nothing happened. Another groan could be heard, and he could hear the blankets shift from the other side of the door. Slowly it creaked open.
"Shintaro? What's the matter?" His mother tried to straighten out her look, and opened the door widen open. Midorima's father had already gone off to work, and his mother didn't have to leave until noon to go to her's.
"I'd like to stay home from school."
"Are you not feeling well?"
"I feel fine."
His mother put a hand to her forehead, as she let out a sigh. She already knew the cause of why her son didn't want to go out.
"Did Oha Asa say it was a bad day for cancers..."
"Yes."
"Shintaro, nothing bad is going to happen to you. Just try going to school, and if something does happen you can call me and I will pick you up. But please do try going to school today, I assure you nothing will go wrong."
Midorima adjusted his glasses. "Alright mother, since you ask of me. I just wanted to let you know that if I die, don't forget to leave the daily lucky items on my gravesite." His mother just closed the door, already knowing that her son said that seriously; but she still let out a sigh after closing the door.
"Of all things to pick up from his father... why the superstitious aspect of him?"
Midorima replaced the shoe string, checked his shirt pocket for the calligraphy pen, and tied his laces up. I have done everything I can possibly do. I'll just have to tell Takao to stay away from me as far as possible.
He exited his house, and quickly walked down the sidewalk, wanting to be indoors as quick as possible. Who knows what atrocities could happen out on the open street. He quickly went to the bus stop, but stood as he waited instead of sitting. Sitting down would leave me too vunerable, at least I'll be able to react quicker if I stand.
The bus came 16 minutes late, another sign that Oha Asa is never wrong. He scowled as he boarded and paid the fee. He sat down in the middle as he pulled out his cellphone. He quickly texted the captain of his situation and how he might arrive late. He then texted Takao, telling him to not come near him because of Oha Asa's prediction today.
- Captain Otsubo
Midorima, add 5 laps to your warm-up. Whether the bus comes late or early is something you must plan for. Also don't plan on using one of your selfish reasons to come in late, otherwise Miyaji will be given permission to throw a pineapple at you. Kimura brought him one this morning.
Midorima didn't mind the 5 extra laps, but he didn't want to get pineapples thrown at him. As he was about to put away his phone, it vibrated with life. It seemed Takao responded to him, even though he clearly mentioned not to do so. This better be important...
- Takao Kazunari
Awww Shin-chan :P I can't wait to practice with you too! I heard from Captain that you are coming in late, so I'll help you stretch then! Also I was planning on eating lunch in the cafeteria, so we can go together! :D Also I'll need to borrow your calligraphy pen, since I have an essay due after lunch. See you then Shin-chan 3!
Midorima quickly shut his phone, as the text was crawling with animations and colors. He only appreciated Takao for his abilities in basketball, but socially Midorima found him almost impossible to tolerate. Thus he was tolerating him to the maximum that he could. Wait Takao asked to borrow his pen... So that means he was listening in on Oha Asa! Takao knew not to come near him... Oh he was going to get him at next practice, but today he needed to avoid him.
As he was deep in thought, Midorima had missed his stop, so he got off on the next one, and quickly hurried to practice. He arrived 25 minutes late, and recieved quite the lecture from Otsubo. Takao just snickered as he practiced one on one with Miyaji, who was eyeing a certain pineapple on the bench. Midorima deduced he really wanted to throw it at him, as he eyed the pineapple and then him, and would hold his hands as if trying to picture and analyze how hard he would have to toss it.
Morning practice ended, with only a few instances of the ball bouncing off his foot and head. He quickly went to homeroom, where first and second class were completely fine. But of course this was because Takao was not in the same class as him, so being absent of a Scorpio's presence had made his day all the more better.
Lunch time rolled around, and it had slipped past Midorima's mind that Takao was going to spend time with him. In fact, Midorima had let that thought slip, because he was trying to avoid Takao, mentally and physically. Therefore, while he was filing his nails during lunch time, and when Takao bursted in and dragged him out into the hall, down the stairs to the cafeteria, Midorima was thoroughly angry at Takao.
"Takao, let go." But Midorima had already broken free from his grip as he tore his arm out of his hands.
"Aww Shin-chan, but they are serving my favorite pudding today!"
Midorima was then dragged in line, as he was trapped by the metal bar and people already lining up behind him. He let out a sigh. Only 40 more minutes to lunch, nothing could go wrong to put him in the hospital, right? He'd just avoid the food, and avoid Takao. So far, he was failing on the Takao part...
Takao went up to the register as he paid for his things. The lady looked at Midorima and saw he had nothing, she stared at him quizically. Midorima looked around for the cheapest item, and quickly went for the sandwich. He paid 350 yen for it, and then dumped it on Takao's tray.
"Aww Shin-chan you're so sweet to add food onto my plate." Takao tried snaking his arm around Midorima's. Really this skinship business was getting on Midorima's nerves. Didn't Takao know anything of Oha Asa's perfect predictions.
"Takao, knock it off."
"Shin-chan, don't you remember when we went up against Seirin a couple weeks ago. Oha Asa predicted that it be a great day for Cancer's, but you still lost to Kagami and Kuroko."
"Oha Asa also told me to stay away from Leo's, which is was Kagami is. And today she predicted for me to stay away from Scorpios." Midorima's eyes narrowed as he looked at Takao."
"Okay okay, so I probably knew that and was teasing you. Sorry sorry. But no harm done, right?"
Midorima was about to protest, but as he brought up his hand, it hit Takao's tray. Normally Takao would have the reflexes to grab his tray as it would bounce up, but Midorima's lace had gotten caught, as his foot tripped the poor point guard. So his tray went flying, straight into the teacher walking across from Midorima.
Takao fell down, and the girl's basketball coach got covered in today's combo meal and pudding. She stood still for a second, as Takao was on the ground muttering in pain. She turned her head as she looked at Midorima, whilst Takao was still on the ground.
"You..."
Midorima looked alarmed, as the woman glared at him.
"It wasn't-"
"Get over here!" Midorima flinched underneath the loud voice. Boy did that woman have a pair of lungs. He walked on over, as she picked him up by his collar. Was this even legal for a teacher? "What's your name boy?" She spat out.
"Midorima Shintaro."
"Hmph, think it's funny to trip people and throw food all over the damn place." Students started to crowd around the scene, and Midorima could hear their whispers. Midorima started to protest. "That's not what happened-"
"Oh I know what happened, I saw it with my own eyes..." Midorima looked over to Takao for some help, but the damned guy was just giggling at the situation, letting it play out.
"Alright I'm taking you with me to go see your coach. Maybe we'll see how funny this is when divine punishment will get you."
"Wait, but-"
"Shut up and move your feet!"
He could hear Takao laughing on the floor. Oh he was going to pay for this at next practice.
"This is very unlike Midorima..."
"I saw the way he was acting this morning, telling the young fellow to scram and get away from him!" Midorima scowled, as he could explain he was only doing that because of Oha Asa.
"He needs to be punished, I don't care if he's the ace of the team!" The woman continuedly yelling at the top of her lungs. Midorima could feel his ears ringing.
"Alright Alright, Aoyagi-sensei, what do you propose?"
"I hear Midorima is one of the top marks of his class. I have my own star ace, but she needs help with her classes. If after practice he could tutor her.." Midorima's eyes widen. He was going to have to tutor an idiot! Oh no this could not happen.
"Excuse me, but I just don't have time-"
"Shut your trap! You talk when I say you talk, don't interrupt you rude brat!" Midorima just adjusted his glasses, as he shut his mouth. He gritted his teeth. This is why he hated unruly women.
"I'm afraid Shutoku is preparing for InterHigh."
"You already lost your chance at Winter Cup. But I'm still in the running for my own season. I just need help with this girl's grades, and I know we'll make it."
Shutoku's coach was silent as he muttered to himself. He looked back at Midorima and then Aoyagi-sensei.
"Alright."
"Coach, I'm sorry but I have to lay my foot down and say no."
Both of them stared at Midorima.
"I would agree with you, Midorima, but if I had to, you'd have to use up all your selfish requests for the rest of the year, and even then I might not get you out of it."
Midorima's eyes widened. The rest of the year, then this women must be very hard to convince...
"I understand, Coach."
"Then it is agreed upon Aoyagi-sensei."
"Alright we'll talk out the plans."
"Mhm... Midorima you can leave now."
Midorima picked up his bags, as he left. Oh the first thing he was going to do when he got to practice was throw basketballs at Takao until he was bludgeoned to death.
"Ahahahaha, you can't be serious!" Takao was laughing even louder, as the team could hear what was going on. Midorima could hear the others were snickering.
"I hope she's butt ugly, imagine him with some girl like that in the library. Oh what an embarrassing sight to behold."
"No I hope she has no brain, imagine this guy trying to teach an idiot!"
Otsubo's head hurt from all this ruckus.
"Get back to work!" Midorima grabbed a basketball, but quickly chucked it at Takao's head while he had his back to him.
"OW!"
Midorima smiled to himself, and then proceeded to continue with practice.
Practice ended, but the team could already see the famous Aoyagi-sensei. She was really well know for her loud voice and temper. Boy could they hear her a mile away, as she was yelling at someone to hurry up and move. Everyone knew that the girl's basketball team was also to be feared. The boys saw the infamous girl's basketball coach, but behind her stood a girl about 180 centimeters, pretty tall for her age. She shuffled in close behind Aoyagi-sensei, trying to hide underneath the small women.
"Midorima! Come meet your new student!"
Everyone teased Midorima to go meet his new protege, as Midorima got up. Aoyagi-sensei pushed the girl forward, and everyone stopped snickering.
Before them she shuffled in place shyly, as her long brown braid fell to the side of her right shoulder. She kept looking at the ground and back up at Midorima, but would immediately look away. Takao tried creeping up, but both Kimura and Miyaji were fighting with him for a good view of the cute girl. Her jersey was tucked in, and her shorts came up to mid thigh. Her legs were gorgeous, thin yet curved in just that elegant way to make her butt nice and rounded. Even the other players could even see Otsubo was checking her out. Her bust wasn't too big, but filled the jersey quite nicely, as it showed off her contours quite secretly through the folds of the material. She definitely was in shape, and pretty cute.
"I-I'm Kobayashi Ku-Kumiko. Nice t-to meet you." She immediately ran back behind her coach, as Midorima introduced himself.
"Midorima Shintaro."
Aoyagi-sensei then kicked her forward. "Stop being such a coward. Sheesh is this what you revert back to when you're not playing basketball! Well anyways, I leave her with you." The female basketball coach just walked out of the gym. Immediately Miyaji, Kimura, and Takao came on over.
"Hey, I'm Takao Kazunari, this guy's partner. I guess I'll also have to help you learn a few new things." Kobayashi just nodded politely, not noticing Takao's smirk and handsome charm.
Miyaji pushed him over, as he fell over with a yelp. "Names Miyaji Kiyoshi, you know we could get along well. We could be tighter than bark on a tree*"
Kobayashi just looked around, but then Kimura threw a pineapple at Miyaji. "Go marry that, you damned girlfriend snatcher!"
Otsubo came up to the girl, as she looked up at him. "So, I heard you need help with a few subjects?"
"Umm, yes, that's c-correct." Midorima just rolled his eyes. Really, if the girl needed help and his teammates were willing to give help, then he could just hurry on home. So he headed back towards his bags. He quickly checked to see if his calligraphy pen was still in his bag on the side, and it was so he headed off to the locker room to change, shower, and then leave. But the striking red pen had not gone unnoticed to a pair of amber of eyes.
"Umm, Midorima-san, is that a Marah red calligraphy pen of 1982." The team looked at Midorima, who also looked astounded. He took out the pen and did see the name Marah Felionne engraved in the side, with a 1982 right underneath.
"Yes it is. Why?" The girl quickly made long strides towards Midorima. She stopped 3 meters from him, before reverting back to her shy behavior.
"Um, I was wondering if I may... see it?"
Midorima nodded just out of pure confusion at what he should do with in that situation. Usually when asked for a pen he would respond with a yes, but they were out in the gym, so his brain function slightly went into regular over-ride for him. She quickly went towards him, and delicately pulled the pen out of its holding place, and she then backed up 3 meters as she examined it.
Takao smirked, and glided up to Midorima as he hung an arm loosely around him. He murmured, "You like her, don't you?"
"What?! No that's preposterous!" Midorima retorted back quickly.
"But, you let her see your lucky item."
That's when Midorima realized he didn't have his lucky item. He quickly ran over and snatched it out his hands. She looked completely terrified and then ran out of the gym after that.
"Oi Midorima! What the hell were you doing!?"
"You just scared off the cute girl, I mean poor girl!"
"Midorima..." He eyed his captain with fear, as he could feel his rage building. "15 laps right now."
"But-"
"NOW!"
Today was not Midorima's day. Oh how he wished he had stayed home.
*Kobayashi is supposed to mean 'small forest' and Kiyoshi uses the kanji 'Ki' which means 'tree' so I kinda wanted him to poke at how their names are similar in meaning...
So I hope you guys don't find her too repitive as in character wise, I did try making her unique, although I only did maybe write like 15 sentences with her. Don't worry I'll delve more with her in the next chapter.
What I'd really like feedback is on the Shutoku team: Midorima and Takao mostly, although I'd appreciate comments on Miyaji, Otsubo, and Kimura. I always try and keep characters in character, so I'd like to know how I'm doing?
Please Review with comments on what you liked and didn't like. I always love cookies, but I love pies more :D If you just wanted to give me anything really :A