Author: I own the characters that are NOT from Slam Dunk…. If they are from Slam Dunk, they are property of Inoue Takehiko. Please don't sue me… Also, a foreword, I tend to be long winded when writing my fics, so at least you get the overall picture, as well as the locations/background, and worth your dollar on Internet charges! LOL Please do email/review me, and I can update the previous chapters. Thanks!
Words in italics or between slashes are thoughts, words within ^^ are actions, unless otherwise stated, words in brackets are locations usually before each section.
(=^_^=) Chapter 8 – Happy Birthday Giant! Or is it Giant Happy Birthday!? Part 2! (=^_^=)
/Nah. I better get some sleep, got to take Yumi to the doctor tomorrow. / Thought Uozumi.
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After Yumi got her ankle in a cast, and got proper crutches, Uozumi helped her back home, and accompanied her throughout the day.
"I'm going back now… should I come back tomorrow, and make sure you'll be alright, Mi-chan?" asked Uozumi.
"Ne, it's alright, Jun-Jun… You study up for the test, ok?"
"Aa. Sore Ja!"
"Bye!"
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On Sunday, when Akagi came over to visit Yumi, he took care of her, and studied with her. However, there was one thought that nagged at the back of Yumi's brain.
"What's the matter? You don't seem focused today, Mi-chan."
"I don't know Nori-kun… there's this thought, that's been nagging at me, and I don't how to go about it!" groaned Yumi.
"What is it? You can tell me…"
"You also joined the basketball team, ne?"
"Also? What do you mean by that? And yes, I did join basketball, at Shohoku High."
"What if your school comes over to have practice games and vice versa? Who do I cheer for? Mou!" sighed Yumi. "If I cheer for Ryonan, I'll feel bad that I'm not cheering for you and Kogure-kun in Shohoku! And if I do cheer for Shohoku, the whole Ryonan student body and basketball team will throw imaginary tomatoes at me! What's a girl to do??" sighed Yumi.
"Ha ha! I'll make it easy for you, Mi-chan. You cheer for Ryonan, and I'll imagine that you're cheering for Kogure and me. How does that sound? I'll even explain it to the team, if you want." (L.I.D.[author]: Team Shohoku knows of Akagi's relationship with Yumi.)
"That sounds heavenly, Nori-kun…" purred Yumi as she nuzzled against Akagi. "But do be gentle on them…"
"Ha! You know I won't be…"
"Yare yare…Now let's finish up these exercises, so we can watch that movie tape you brought!"
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(After a couple of weeks have passed)
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(Akagi's home, 10th May)
After celebrating Akagi's birthday with his family, Yumi proceeded to help clear the mess up, along with Haruko. After that, Akagi' parents left their offspring to go about their own entertainment, for they were tired from shopping for Takenori's dinner, thank to his healthy appetite.
Snuggling on the cosy couch, Akagi and Yumi began to share a huge slice of cake.
And with neko ears, and expression, Haruko tiptoed to where they were, before being shooed by Akagi.
"Ha ha! She's so kawaii, Haruko-chan!" giggled Yumi.
"Hn. But not as cute as you!" teased Akagi, as he wound his lengthy left arm around Yumi's shoulders.
"Ne, Nori-kun, would you care to participate in a tradition that my family has?"
"What would that entail?"
"Well, since your cake has already been cut, and you got your gifts, we'll have to skip that first part of the conditions, so that leaves us with the later part…"
"And that would be…?"
"Close your eyes, and keep still, and don't move until I say I'm finished…"
"Hai…" Akagi said, closing his eyes.
That was how trusting they were of each other, Yumi and Takenori. (L.I.D.[author]: Awww…) After applying the cream onto Akagi's lips, she ordered him not to try and lick it off.
"What IS this?"
"Well, in my family, it's tradition to put the sweet cream from the birthday person's cake onto their lips, to ensure he or she will have a sweet life. And, there's something else…"
"Nani ka? (What?)"
You can imagine Akagi's face as she bent down, and kissed Akagi on his cheek! His face became so red, that it was as red as a lobster!
"Mi…Mi-chan…" blushed Akagi.
"That's to wish you good luck, Nori-kun. For you to think of me… cheering for you always. And how much you mean to me." smiled Yumi. "And there's one more thing…"
Taking out a red box with a deep red velvet ribbon, Yumi gently inserted it into Akagi's hands.
"Nani kore?"
"Look and see…"
Akagi opened the box, and his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
"This is…" stammered Akagi.
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(=^_^=) Meow!
Now, the replies first…
Fehrocious-san: Ha ha ha!!! Yes, I did change my summary, and hope more people will read this other fic of mine! ^_^ *Crosses fingers* Arigato, for referring my fic to KFC aka Kentucky Fried Chicken!! (Sweet version though) I've always loved the original recipe when I tuck into a piece of their juicy chicken. :p Well, a piece of info for you, I love to cook, though I'm no expert. ^_~ That goes for writing too. :p Well, imagine this, 202cm tall Uozumi Jun is built like he could carry a ton a bricks (drools at Uozumi's fab abs), so, what's carrying a fat girl like Yumi back to her home, to him? ^_~ A piece of cake, ne? And as for the pet name, I thought of it myself… ^_^ Was either 'jun-jun', or 'sweet meat'… *sweat drop* LOL!!! How most women wish they had two guys fighting over them, ne? *swoons* ^_~ Arigato! Do continue to come back for updates! ^_^ ps: I replied to your email message already. :p
Philander-san: Arigato! I'm glad you like my fic! ^_^ Aiyah! Do you need me to send you to a doctor?? LOL! ^_~ (j/k)
Charon-san: LOL Diabetes?? LOL Hai, hai, More action coming soon!
E.C-san: Hai! Will continue!
Nellie-san: Hai! Arigato!
Yuuki-san: I'm glad you're infatuated with my fic now… ^_^ Will be posting the next chapter as soon as I pass my basic theory mock test for driving… :p
Blonde-Fighter:Zero-san: Please, do tell your friends aout this fic! ^_^ Glad you like it! *bows*
Dementress-san: LOL Hai!!! So, do you like Uozumi now? :p
I'm so sorry this is so short! I promise my next one will be longer!!! ^_^