Chapter 2!
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On Monday at school, everyone was talking about the big game. Everyone wanted to give Yusei credit, but he brushed it off and gave credit to his teammates. He wasn't self-centered and never tried to be or act like a big star. This played right into Jack and Crow's hands, as they were then able to have everyone talking to them and asking them questions. "Well...we wouldn't have been in the game, had Crow and I been ice cold in the first half," Jack noted, as Carly drooled over his huge bicep. Yusei and Akiza walked by and rolled their eyes, as Akiza hanged onto Yusei's lean, non-muscular arm.
Also, everyone wanted to know about Leo. Leo was on crutches and admitted that he had a torn ACL and would be out for the season. This really hurt the team, along with the fact that Dexter would be stuck starting. To be honest, Dexter had gone into this, thinking he would be the last guy to start. However, he was now stuck in the starting line-up, whether he wanted to or not.
Speaking of Dexter, his girlfriend Luna helped Leo inside, but other students came to his aid and she was no longer needed. So, she walked by herself, and brushed her long flowing green hair, as guys got starry-eyed from their lockers. Luna's tall height made her stand out in a crowd, especially when she's taller than the average guy as well. Still, as Luna walked, she spotted Dexter at his locker. "Dexter!" she cried and Dexter looked up to see her jogging towards him while waving her right hand. When she got up to him, she gave him a big kiss on the lips. "I love you Dexter." Dexter smiled. "I love you too Luna."
People wondered why Luna was head over heels in love with Dexter. For starters, she was a full head taller than him and had long long legs. She also had just about everything, including money, and she would have no trouble finding someone in her league. However, Luna didn't care about that stuff, and loved Dexter anyways. Luna said the growing up with him helped, but she also knew what a sweetheart he was. She also knew about his "beating himself up" mentality, so she was more than understanding when it come to trying to cheer him up and make him happy. Seeing him smile made Luna smile back, but also made her so happy, that she couldn't describe it. Dexter loved Luna and everything she did with and for him. He always was worried that Luna wouldn't know just how much he loved her, but Luna always told him that she loved him as much as he loved her.
The same could be said for Yusei and Akiza. Yusei always worried, and had told her on a few occasions, that he wasn't good enough for Akiza either. Like Luna, Akiza had almost everything and was filthy rich from her dad being a Senator. However, Akiza stressed that she loved Yusei, even if he wasn't rich, buff, etc. On top of that, they loved each other as well, especially since Akiza had been bullied, not only due to her status, but also her larger than other girl's chests. "She must not be from here," one girl had stated. "She must have gotten implants, so that she's bigger than the rest of us," another one had added. Those statements spread around the school like wildfire, but Yusei was by her side, and defended her from those bullies. Luckily, having Yusei, and soon Luna, Leo, Dexter, and all the rest by her side helped. Soon, the bullying had stopped, and things went back to being normal.
At basketball practice, Trudge repeated the news about Leo, that they all knew about. Dexter wasn't hopeful about starting, but Leo and Luna were there for support, along with Yusei and Akiza. They agreed to play Yusei's style of basketball as well. However, Trudge had one other announcement.
"We're switching some positions around. Luna's playing Center, Jack's at Power Forward, and Crow's moving to shooting guard."
"Why are we doing that?" Jack shouted. Assistant Coach Bruno stepped up. "Because we're worried you'll be too aggressive inside," he replied, "And steer away from our plan. Also, people are underestimating Luna's abilities and she would be great to have down low, especially with her height." Luna smiled. "Plus, I think it would be good to show off that women can play basketball too," Trudge noted. Jack didn't like this and folded his arms. Yusei, meanwhile, smiled, and congratulated her. Akiza, Leo, and Dexter joined in as well. Jack went up to Trudge.
"What's in this for me?" he asked. Trudge shrugged. "You won't have to deal with people taller than you necessarily, so you'll be able to score points a whole lot easier." Trudge knew that would quiet Jack down and he did so. Crow was already on board with it, as shooting guards were generally not as big as him, so this caused a mis-match in his favor. They all started practice and they could tell things were going to work well in the next game.
When the game was on the road, the team didn't have bouncing chests to help carry them through the game. Still, Luna wanted to show the guys that she could play, despite not being male down there. The guy she had to guard laughed as Luna had to play defense after losing the tip. However, just as he went in for a layup, Luna slashed the ball from his hand. Luna smiled and knew it was only a sign of things to come.
Sure enough, New Domino was led by Luna, and while it was more inside that the team thought they would be playing as, Luna passed the ball just as much as she shot it. So, it wasn't as predictable as Jack and Crow's game plan from the game before. It also gave the current team a headache trying to defend them. Yusei ended up leading the team in points, using his lean frame to make shots, as he was followed by Jack and Crow, using their big muscles to score. Luna, however, was deemed MVP of the game, as not only did she score the next most points, but had the most rebounds, and held her opponent to less than 10 points.
The following two games, which were both on the road, went very well for New Domino City and took them to 4-0. However, it was soon time for them to have to face the Iowa Thrashers. It was another home game for New Domino and the practices were focused on trying to keep with the Thrasher's low scoring defense. The players practiced making sure to protect the ball and keep turnovers low.
As the game was about to start, the cheerleaders were led by Carly, then Mina, Sherry, Stephanie, Jasmine, Mindy, Blair, and a few more of the busty cheerleaders. The crowd was already telling them to, "Bounce! Bounce! Bounce!" Finally, the cheerleaders said together, "All right. Lets bounce!" As usual, the fans went nuts, especially the guys over their large busts. The girls just laughed, smiled, and blushed and the dance continued for quite a while. The PA announcer had to cover his ears, until the girls finally stopped bouncing, but that wasn't for quite a while.
Finally, the teams ran out onto the court, except for Leo, who had his crutches. He hobbled over to the bench, as the rest of the team warmed up. He sighed and knew he was now a cheerleader. As he sat down, he waited for the whistle to start. The starting five came out and the jump ball was in the air (which Luna won over a shorter center). Leo tried to call out encouragement to the players, especially Dexter, who had no self-confidence. As Leo looked around, and the game went along, he felt more like a fan. And a fan had a different view of the game.
He looked into the stands and saw people cheering, booing, and (of course) girls trying to imitate the cheerleaders. Leo looked down the line and saw a girl, who he had been friends with for a long time: Patty. Still, Leo looked at her, a bit differently now. She was smiling, along with the other cheerleaders and really seemed happy. Leo looked over when Trudge wasn't looking and hobbled over to them with his crutches. "Hey Patty," he said a bit shyly and she turned to him.
"Hey Leo," she said as the other cheerleaders kept cheering, "What do you want?" Leo shrugged. "Well...since I'm hurt, I have been able to notice other things at the game. Like...you for example." Patty stopped cheering and turned to him. "Me?" she asked, "Why me?" Leo looked away. "Well...you stick out more than the other cheerleaders." Patty frowned and put her pom-poms on her hips. "Is it because I'm African American?"
"No. No. No," Leo replied, "I'm just saying that you look the most pretty out of all of the other cheerleaders." Patty blushed. "Most pretty?" she asked. Leo leaned on his crutches. He flashed her peace sign, closed one eye, and said, "You bet." Patty watched as Leo put his hand down. "Leo! Get over here!" Trudge shouted. "Gotta go," Leo replied and hobbled back to the bench. Patty watched and was extremely flustered.
Back at the bench, Trudge frowned. "Leo what were you doing?" he asked. "Uh...just getting a better view," Leo replied while scratching his head, "It could help us play better defense." Trudge soon smiled. "Better defense you say? Hmm. That's not a bad idea." A few moments later, Leo stood next to Patty again and got to keep his eyes on both the game and the girl at the end of the cheerleader line.
"Well, here I am again," Leo said with a cheeky grin, "So..." He looked around. "Do you like sandwiches?"
As the game went on, Leo watched the team, and Patty. He kept an eye on the other team and half truthfully half lying said information about the other team that might help. Somehow, Leo's half truth information worked, and helped the team. Still, Leo watched as it seemed certain players were more involved than others. To be honest, Yusei and Jack were the high scores. However, their ball playing still came into play. Yusei tried to get everyone involved and high fives when they did well. Although, Leo noticed Yusei giving Akiza a kiss after a foul or timeout, to reward her for good play. But Jack still seemed to only pass to people he trusted, even if there were better options on the floor. This caused some players to be left out of the game.
As the final horn sounded, New Domino City had won. Yusei lead the team, with Jack and Crow close behind. As Leo looked at the score sheet, he saw that Luna and Akiza may not have been big in points. However, they were big when it came to other statistics, like assists and rebounds (mostly in Luna's department due to her height). Still, Leo looked and saw that Dexter barely had any points, only a couple rebounds, and not much else. He had good assist totals, but Leo had seen him open on a number of occasions. However, Jack and Crow had refused to pass him the ball at all. Even though Dexter was smiling and high-fiving his teammates, Leo knew Dexter well. He knew that he was beating himself up inside.
Leo saw the cheerleaders doing a much tamer performance, now that the game was over. "Say Patty, would you like to join us for dinner?" Patty nodded. "Oh yeah. All this bouncing makes you tired." Leo laughed and he headed to the locker room, with his friends. As soon as both sexes were done, they headed out, although Jack and Crow wanted to have some "fun" with their girlfriends. Yusei advised them not to do anything illegal or bad, but the two buffer men just simply waved off his concern.
As they rode in the car, Leo looked over and saw Yusei and Akiza being comfortable in the front seat. Luna was leaning on Dexter with a smile. He looked over at Patty and tried to old, "Yawn and put your arm around her," trick. It landed and Patty was a bit flustered. Leo was so tall and handsome, not to mention could be just a little crazy. Still, Patty had watched, from afar, his skills on the basketball court and would love to say that she's dating one of the players.
When they got to the restaurant and their orders were made, Leo decided to raise his concern about players being left out. "Hey guys, I noticed that some of you were being left out from Jack and Crow. Some of you guys were wide open, but they refused to pass you the ball." Everyone's eyes went to Dexter, as it was obvious who Leo was referring to. "It's okay," Dexter replied, "I've gotten used to it." Luna frowned. "Dexter, you shouldn't have to deal with that though. I've noticed you've been wide open on a number of occasions too." Dexter shrugged.
"But as long as we win, isn't that all that really matters?" he asked. Yusei shook his head. "It's not worth winning if one of our friends feels left out," he replied, "Besides Dexter, you're our friend. And that goes for all of us." Akiza nodded and the couple got up and gave him a hug. Luna joined in and looked at her brother for more support. Leo joined in and so did Patty.
"Um...as much as I'm enjoying this," Dexter replied, "Our food's here." Everyone looked over as the waitress held their soups and salads, but gave them an odd look. Everyone quickly let go and went back to their seats. As they ate, Yusei thought of a plan to get Dexter, Akiza, and Luna more into the game. After all, Jack and Crow still liked forcing their way to the hoop, while everyone else focused on the basics and using what they had to contribute. "Lets make the next game focus on you guys," Yusei replied. Dexter shook his face.
"But we'll lose," he replied, "I'll drag the whole team down." Yusei shook his head. "No way Dexter. I've already proven that playing team ball is the right way and that you don't need huge muscles to be strong or score points. If I can prove those two things, especially the latter, than I can prove that you guys are better than what Jack and Crow think." Dexter shyly smiled and Akiza, who was sitting next to him as well, put an arm around him. "It'll be okay," she added, "I know Yusei and he cares about you a lot." Dexter blushed as she gave him and wink and, when he turned to Luna, she did the same.
For Leo, he was on full fun mode, as he was cracking jokes to Patty left and right. Patty was laughing like crazy and the other two couples took notice. Even as Leo, Patty, Luna, and Dexter were walking up to the Tops, Leo was still cracking jokes. "Hahaha!" Patty cried, "Leo. You're so funny!" Leo grinned. "Yeah. I know." Luna and Dexter rolled their eyes and Luna finally got to the door and opened it. "Why don't you two sleep here tonight?" she suggested. Dexter had a reserved answer. "Oh no. You don't have to do that for me..."
"Of course it's okay!" Leo cried. "Yeah!" Patty added. Luna looked at Dexter who just sighed. Luna leaned in close.
"We can sleep together in my bed," Luna replied and Dexter's face turned red. "Sleep. Sleep. Not that kind." Dexter blushed and was happy that's what Luna meant. Even though they knew each other decently, Leo didn't want to risk something happening to Patty. "Come on!" Patty cried as she sat on Leo's bed right before bedtime, "I want to sleep in the same bed with you. And only sleep, sleep, like Luna and Dexter." Leo sighed.
"I know," he replied, "But we don't know each other as long as Dexter and Luna have. Besides, I'm sure if Luna would be upset if she found you and me sleeping in the bed." Patty sighed and went back to the sofa. "We'll see about that," she said to herself.
Later, Patty woke up and heard the grandfather clock strike two. Patty went over to Luna's bedroom and saw Luna and Dexter sleeping soundly together. Luna used her taller frame to hug Dexter, almost like he was a teddy bear. It wasn't that Patty hated Luna, but she wanted her to know that Leo and her could be responsible, just like Dexter and her were. So, Patty then tiptoed over to Leo's room and, when she got to the bed, Leo woke up.
"Umph. Patty," Leo said drowsily, "What are you doing?" Patty climbed into bed. "I'm sleep sleeping with you silly." Leo sat up. "Are you kidding! Luna will think that we did the do or something." Patty giggled. "Well, I can have her sniff your boxers for proof afterwards," Patty replied, "But right now..." She got on top of Leo and pushed him back down. "I'm staying here, until we fall asleep." Leo closed his eyes, as he knew that, even with a tall and lanky frame like most of his friends, he was no match for a determined woman on top of him. Plus, he worried that he might hurt her or get into a fight and Leo didn't want to hurt her physically or mentally. He laid back down and let Patty stay on top of him for the rest of the night.
When the sun came up, Patty looked up and saw Leo sleeping below her. She smiled and slowly got off the bed. When Patty walked out of the room, she saw a tall figure towering over her. Luna yawned and saw her. "Patty, what are you doing?" she asked. Patty thought about lying, but instead told her the truth. "All right. I sneaked into Leo's room and sleep sleeped with him, just like you and Dexter did." Luna smiled. "Sleep sleep?" she asked. Patty nodded. "Okay. That's fine. Just as long as nothing naughty happens." Patty was confused and, when Leo finally woke up, she went up to him.
"Leo! Luna said that she's fine with us sleep sleeping together! And to think I had to wake up in the middle of the night to do it! Why didn't you ask her?" Leo shrugged. "I thought she'd say, 'no.'" Patty stormed away and Leo quickly caught up to her, using his long, long legs. "Look. Patty. I'm sorry." He leaned forward and gave her a kiss on the lips. Suddenly, he leaned back, not sure what he did or why. "Ahh! Patty! I'm so sorry. I..." Patty stood on her tip toes and practically jumped to reach Leo's lips. She fell back down, but Leo helped her back up and they kissed some more and moaned a bit too. When they leaned back, they both smiled at one.
"How does it feel to be my first kiss?" Leo asked. "How does it feel to be mine?" Patty countered. They both closed their eyes and giggled. Suddenly, they could hear the sound of heavy breathing. They both turned and saw Dexter wiggling. "Dexter, how long have you been standing there?" Leo asked. Dexter had a desperate look on his face. "Long enough to tell you're boyfriend and girlfriend," he replied frantically, "Now, can you guys please move? I have to pee!" They stepped aside. "Oh sure," Leo added and Dexter raced into the bathroom.
"Why didn't he stop us?" Patty wondered. Leo smiled. "It's Dexter. He doesn't want to hurt our feelings." They both then heard him in the bathroom. "Oh yeah! Mama needed that!" Leo and Patty could only laugh.
A/N: Sorry there wasn't much game action, but megaman000's going to write one next time. Hope you'll come back to read it!