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.

P/s: This fic MAY be in tune with what actually happened in the original anime, but as this is a fic of mine, there MIGHT be parts that will be OOC… But that's what makes it nice, ne? Bwa ha ha ha ha!!!! ^_^

(=^_^=)  Chapter 14 – The Confession  (=^_^=)

Uozumi stood at the area opposite Shiretoko Museum, wearing slacks and a casual shirt, pacing back and forth, trying desperately to think of a way to let Yumi know of his feelings for her. /This is much tougher than the trainings Coach Taoka has for the team in one month combined! Kuso!!! / Complained Uozumi in his mind, fiddling with the box he had in his hand. He looked at the photo Ikegami had given him of the Christmas kiss Yumi and he shared, and blushed.

/I will tell her today, I must! I can't let Ikegami or Sendoh down. I can't let MYSELF down… /

As he steeled himself, he slowly made his way to the entrance of the museum.

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"So you know the drill Aki-chan! Just make sure I don't get into any trouble ok?"

"Yare yare… This is getting more to be like a James Bond movie!" yawned Aki.

"Mou!"

Both girls arrived outside Shiretoko Museum, which was kind of deserted at the moment, and parted ways, as Yumi headed for the main entrance with her bouquet of blue tulips. /There seems to be no sign of that guy… I wonder where he is? / Thought Yumi.

/There she is… Should I go, or should I escape? Should I go, or should I escape? Should I go, or should I escape? / Thought Uozumi, like a mantra in his head, hiding behind the massive entrance pillar.

Suddenly, his phone rang, and Uozumi jumped out of his hiding place from fright, and into Yumi's line of sight.

"Jun-Jun???"

Uozumi could only sweat drop. He saw who had called him and mumbled a series of inaudible curse words. /Damn you Ikegami!!! /

"What are you doing here, Jun-Jun? Are you here to visit the museum, as well?" smiled Yumi, looking at Uozumi.

"Aa. Ano… Mi-chan, Ha… Happy Valentine's Day…"

"Same to you, Jun-Jun… Say, shall we go in together?" /Seems that the guy isn't going to show up. / Thought Yumi, looking at her watch, which showed that it was already three forty five.

"Aa." Nodded Uozumi. "I… I'll go get the tickets."

"Arigato!" smiled Yumi.

Uozumi made his way to the ticket counter, and pretended to buy the tickets, much to the bewilderment of the lady staff at the counter there, but she shrugged it off, dismissing it as the age of insanity during puberty for teenagers. Uozumi returned with the two tickets, and both entered the museum.

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"Sugoi! I never knew there were relics as old as this!" exclaimed Yumi, pointing to an extremely old pot.

"Aa." /What the hell should I say? The pot is beautiful? It's so old and worn out! Ugh! When am I going to get a chance to tell her if she keeps going bonkers about old junk? / Uozumi screamed in his head.

"That pot is so aged, and well preserved, sugoi! It's so beautiful!!!" cried Yumi excitedly.

Uozumi: ^Sweat drop^

After about one and a half hours of painstakingly examining each relic they saw, Yumi began to feel a bit tired, and both sat down at the in-house café.

"Ano, Mi-chan…"

"Nani, Jun-Jun?" asked Yumi, sipping her tea.

"Dozo…" Uozumi said, taking out a blue box with blue ribbon from his pocket, and slid it into Yumi's hand. "Happy Valentine's Day."

"Ano… Ne, arigato, Jun-Jun! You didn't have to!" smiled Yumi, completely surprised, blushing.

Yumi opened the box, and it contained a lovely shiny handmade baby blue beaded bracelet, which was similar to Uozumi's, adjustable and waterproof as well, with the words 'Yumi's' etched on it. Tears threatened to fall from Yumi's eyes. Yumi unlatched it, and put the bracelet on her right wrist. It was too large.

"Are (huh)…?"

"Mi-chan…I'm sorry if this is too large, I'll… I'll replace it…" stammered Uozumi, reaching for the bracelet.

Yumi stopped him, and wore the bracelet, adjusting the length. "I love it, honto ni arigato, Jun-Jun…"

Uozumi stared at her, and then smiled. "I'm glad you like it, it's a small gift for you, for Valentine's Day…" trailed Uozumi. Yumi stared at Uozumi, and flung herself at him hugging him, much to his surprise.

Uozumi was so surprised, that he completely forgot about telling Yumi his feelings. He walked her home, and when he went back home, he slept soundly that night.

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As Yumi went to Akagi's home for their valentine's day dinner, she had a nagging thought at the back of her head, that Uozumi liked her, but quickly dismissed it for it was impossible. Sure, Uozumi was tall, the captain of Team Ryonan, handsome in his own way, was kind, always took her seriously, provided much humour and was gentle. Well, except during basketball, to which Yumi sweat dropped. But there could never be anything between them for she was dating Akagi, who was similar to Uozumi, to compare the both of them. Uozumi COULDN'T like her, could he? Nah.

Akagi was waiting for her outside his house, and had his hands behind his back, as if he was hiding something.

"Konnbawa, anata!" greeted Yumi, kissing Akagi on his cheek. "What are you hiding from me, you naughty boy?" asked Yumi growing wary of Akagi with his mischievous grin.

"This." Replied Akagi, revealing a black cloth.

"Are?"

"You have to be blindfolded, Mi-chan, in order for me to surprise you, right?"

Yumi: ^Sweat drop^ "Hai…"

And so, Akagi led Yumi into his home, blindfolded. After climbing the stairs, they walked a bit more, and then stopped, and Yumi could feel the cold night air, brush against her skin.

"Nori-kun, where am I?" asked Yumi.

"This is your surprise, Mi-chan." Chuckled Akagi, as he took off the blindfold that covered Yumi's eyes.

When Akagi took off the blindfold, a wonderful sight was in front of her. Laid out on Akagi's room balcony, was a small round table with a white tablecloth, and on it, was a bouquet of blue tulips, though a bit smaller in size. And red candles accompanied it on a twin candleholder, and there were two covered dinner plates. A perfect, candlelit dinner. (L.I.D.[author]: Akagi's romantic!!! Yay! )

"Nori-kun…" said Yumi, her eyes beginning to tear.

"I hope you like it, Mi-chan…"

"I do!!!" and with that, Yumi pounced onto Akagi's arms, and hugged him, and then kissed him on the lips. After what seemed to be an eternity, the two parted, rather reluctantly, for they needed their dose of oxygen.

"Aa. Mi-chan, I think we should have diner now, ne? Before it gets cold…"

"Hai!"

Dinner consisted of baked snow fish, kept warm in its aluminium foil wrap, along with a medley of vegetables, and a white Blanc sauce. (L.I.D.[author]: Yum!)

"Nori-kun, this is heavenly, did you cook this?"

"Ano… I bought it…" Akagi replied, his hand rubbing the back of his neck, sheepishly. "I remembered you liked snow fish, so…"

"Arigato, Nori-kun…" Yumi said, taking Akagi's hand, and entwining hers with his.

"Demo, this isn't the surprise…"

"Are? This isn't…"

"Nope." Akagi went into his room, and came out with a small bottle, slightly bigger than a human palm, along with two crystal wine glasses.

"THIS is the surprise…"

"Nori-kun, it's… White wine!!"

Akagi grinned.

"Demo, your parents…"

"Heck, Okasan bought it for me for this occasion! Besides, it's not even a full bottle…" Akagi looked at the bottle dubiously.

Yumi laughed. Although the two were technically under aged, both Yumi and Takenori were mature enough how to at least appreciate fine foods such as wine. The bottle perfectly half filled the two wine glasses, and the miniscule bubbles floated to the surface quickly, as if it was on air.

"And there's more…" mentioned Akagi.

"More??" exclaimed Yumi, her eyes widening.

From a small box at the corner of Akagi' balcony, revealed two bowls, one with strawberries, and the other with whipped cream.

"Nori-kun!!!"

"Hai, strawberries and cream, as a perfect end for tonight." Said Akagi as he laid a wide thick blanket on the floor; he placed the bowls in front of them. "Under the stars too!"

Yumi smiled, tears spilling onto her cheeks, not believing that this was happening to her. Previous thoughts of Uozumi flew out, as she cuddled with Akagi under the blanket, sipping on white wine and nibbling on the red strawberries with cream that Akagi fed her. This was a perfect Valentine's Day, for both Akagi and Yumi.

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(Back in school the next day)

"YOU DIDN'T TELL HER?!?!?!" yelled an irritated Ikegami and Sendoh.

"Gomen!!"

"NAZE?!?!?!(Why?)"

"Ano…she hugged me, and my mind went blank!!!"

"Bakero!!" shouted the two irritated males, and proceeded to beat the living daylights out of the sophomore.

After a few minutes…

"YAMETE (Stop)!!!" shouted an angry female voice.

The puff of smoke that engulfed the males as they were fighting died down, and they looked up to see who had dared to interrupt their fight.

It was Yumi.

"How dare the two of you gang up on Jun-Jun! You both shall PAY!" And with that, Yumi proceeded to dish out a knuckle sandwich on both Ikegami's and Sendoh's heads, giving them fresh hot lumps on their heads, to which Uozumi sweat dropped.

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(=^_^=) Meow!

Hee hee! I bowled over when I remembered Sakuragi getting head lumps from Akagi! :p

Replies!

Fehrocious-chan: Yeah, Ikegami and Sendoh are good friends aren't they? *LOL at Sendoh getting pushed away*

Yumi: *joins the fight beating Kaede and Sendoh who's bullying her Jun-Jun*

LID: ^Sweat drop^

Icko14-chan: LOL Who knows who Yumi will choose? ;p Keep reading! ^_^ *hugz*

SyiveSe-chan: LOL not only Sendoh, Ikegami as well! :p Hope you're liking the fic as this grows! ^_^

Nellie-chan: Yep! I'm full of ideas ne? LOL (joking)