CHAPTER 3: Unexpected

Disclaimer: I want to be the owner of Slamdunk! (But unfortunately, I'm not. Inoue Takehiko owns it.) I just own this fanfic…

"Ryota, breakfast is ready!" Mrs. Miyagi announced.

Inside his room, Ryota was still dreaming about Ayako. In his dream……

"RYOTA!" called Ayako.

"Yes, Aya-chan?"

"I just wanna say that I love you, Ryota." Ayako said.

She was running towards him and suddenly, she kissed him.

After realizing he was awake, Ryota found himself kissing his pillow….

"YUCK! What the heck?! Why am I kissing a pillow? I was kissing Ayako for goodness' sake! Is that just a dream? Oh,damn it! Maybe it's a premonition of what's going to happen in the future.-thinks for a second- Yeah, maybe it is." Ryota was blushing just thinking about it. He reached for the picture of Ayako in his side table and kissed it. He then, blushed even redder.

"Aya-chan…."

FYI: This is Ryota's morning ritual. It might be a little bit embarrassing to tell, but yes, it is. It's a bit cute, though.

"Good morning, mom!" Ryota said as he greeted Mrs. Miyagi with a kiss.

"Good morning, son! You seem happy today! Sit here, and eat your breakfast or else you'll be late for practice." Said Mrs. Miyagi

"Yes mom."

"By the way, I saw a girl's picture in your room yesterday while I was looking for your laundry."

Ryota, suddenly stopped eating.

"Is she your girlfriend?" Mrs. Miyagi continued.

"No mom."

"She's beautiful and she seems kind. I'd like to meet her someday."

Ryota smiled.

"Sure, one day, you'll meet her"

You'll meet her very soon. He said to himself.

Ryota has finally finished his breakfast and kissed her mom goodbye.

"Do your best in the practice! Goodluck, son! You're the best point guard in Japan, remember that!" his mom said teasingly.

"I know mom! Hehehe… See ya!"

6:49 am. Bus station.

"Shit! I have to run. I'm gonna be late! Akagi-sempai will kill me!" Ayako rushed.

She looked on her watch and it was nearing 7:00 am.

"Oh my God! I'll never make it!"

She was in the verge of tears when….

"AARRGGGH!" she exclaimed.

She didn't notice she have bumped on something, particularly, onsomeone.

"Oh, sorry miss!"

"Ouch! My arm!"

"I 'm really sorry miss. I didn't mean to bump onto you."

"It's okay, it's my fault anyway…."

She looked up and saw a boy with brown hair. But she couldn't see the boy's face clearly… it's vague…. But he seems utterly familiar….

She looked closely…. and saw a man… definitely he is no stranger because he is the most popular guard in Kanagawa and his name is…

"Fujima?? Kenji Fujima??" she said doubtfully.

"Yeah." He answered.

He is Shoyo high's point guard. He belongs to the Mythical five last season. He is also the "rival" of Ryota Miyagi when it comes to being the best point guard. He is a charming and an extremely handsome boy-next-door who'll definitely melt the heart of everyone.

She seems familiar. I think I have seen her somewhere. Fujima told himself.

"Uhmm… Hi Fujima…. I'm Ayako, of Shohoku." She introduced herself.

Right! I remember her! She must be the team manager of Shohoku team. How could I forget her? Fujima said himself.

"You're the team manager I presume." He said.

"Uhh… yeah." Ayako said shyly.

She really is beautiful as what I've been told by my team mates. Not that bad either. He said as he looked through Ayako's face and her figure.

"I'm really sorry. I wasn't looking to where I was walking." Ayako said apologetically.

"It's okay. I should be the one saying that. It's really is my fault." He smiled.

"Don't worry. Look, -stretch her arms widely so that the bruise wouldn't show- I'm completely unscathed. So, no need to say sorry because there's no harm done."

"But what about that bruise?" Fujima said while pointing at the bruise on her right elbow.

"Oh, this? It's okay. It doesn't hurt that much."

She touché dher elbow to prove that it wasn't hurting at all but still it stings, and Ayako couldn't suppress to wince.

"By the look on your face, it really seems to hurt."

"But it really…." Ayako retorted.

"C'mon I'll drop you by at Shohoku." offered Fujima.

Ayako was about to disagree but Fujima already held her hand and led her to his blue sports car. He opened the car door for her and then went to the driver's seat.

"Wow! Nice car!" she commended.

"Thanks, buckle up." smiled Fujima while pointing to the loose seat belt.

"Oh, right."

Fujima started the engine and the car began to speed up. After a few silent minutes, they came to a stop at the entrance of Shohoku high.

"Thanks for the ride Fujima-kun." smiled Ayako.

"No prob. I'll go now. Bye, Ayako-san. Nice meeting with you in an unexpected time. Be careful next time!" reminded Fujima.

"I will. Bye." she waved.

After the car has vanished, she went straight to Shohoku gym.

"Aya-chan!"

Ryota was still practicing in the gym.

"What happened to you Aya-chan. I was very worried." said Ryota truthfully.

"Don't worry, Ryota. I'm fine, I just lost rack of time and woke up late." Ayako smiled.

"What's that?" asked Ryota while pointing at Ayako's bruise.

"Oh it's nothing. Because of my clumsiness, I just bumped onto someone and fell on the ground. Luckily, it was Kenji Fujima who bumped me. He drove me here and here I am." She explained.

"Really?" he said annoyingly.

"I really hate that bastard." Ryota murmured.

"What?"

"Oh, nothing." He lied.

"By the way, why're you still here? Don't you want to go home?"

"Yeah I do but I still want to practice for the upcoming tournament, you know."

He dribbled the ball and did a great jump shot which made Ayako clap her hands.

"Wow! You're great, Ryota!" Ayako screamed.

"Not really." Ryota blushed.

"You're really great! I promise!"

This made Ryota blush even redder.

"Oh, I forgot." Ayako slapped her forehead gently.

"What is it?" asked Ryota.

"Our private lessons, remember?" she reminded.

"Oh yeah"

"Hmmm…. Let me check my schedule… -thinks deeply- tomorrows free. Is it okay, Ryota?"

"Sure….tomorrow's perfect."

"At your house?"

"It's settled then." Ryota smiled.

Tomorrow's too perfect. Ryota said to himself excitedly.

He shot a lay-up which rewarded him a cheer from Ayako.

Sorry for the late update. I'm really busy about school works and all. But still I manage to put another chapter here. So please, leave a review. Hope you like this chap! Tnx a lot for those who always view this fanfic! Love you all. Peace out!