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 16 – Broken Faith, Broken Leg  (=^_^=)

Yumi ran, not knowing where she would be going, crying her eyes out. /Why didn't I notice it sooner? Why does it have to turn out this way? I don't know what to think! What about Nori-kun? But, what about Jun-Jun? Argh, I don't want to think about it!! /

Yumi ran, and didn't notice that a car was rapidly approaching her. Time stopped, and so did she. She could only hear someone, a male voice, shouting out her name before total darkness enveloped her.

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Seeing Yumi run away from the two giants, Akagi and Uozumi could only look on before the both of them gave chase. /If anything happens to Mi-chan, I won't forgive you, yarou! / Both thought simultaneously.

Both Akagi and Uozumi exited the court, and when they saw Yumi hit a car, panic registered in their minds. "YUMI!!"

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After what seemed to be like an eternity, Yumi opened her eyes, and tried to move her body, but excruciating pain followed, causing her to moan out loud in pain.

"Hush, Mi-chan don't move…" whispered Akagi.

"Nori-kun? Demo… where am I?"

"You're in the hospital…a car ran you over, and the doctor says you're lucky to be alive…"

"Jun-Jun… where is he?"

Akagi stiffened.

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(FLASHBACK)

At the hospital corridor, outside Yumi's room, two giants could be seen talking to each other seriously.

"Since when have you been seeing Mi-chan?" asked Uozumi.

"Longer than you know…"

"Are you… together?"

"Yes… and No."

"Are?"

"We're dating."

"So ka…didn't you know anything about me and Mi-chan?"

"What IS there about you and Mi-chan?"

"Nothing… yet."

"If you're asking me about whether I knew about you and Mi-chan being friends, then yes, I did know."

"So desu ne…"

"Do you truly like Yumi?"

"What kind of a question is that?"

"A simple question. Do you, like Yumi?"

"Hai. Very much. You'll have to fight me to keep her…" glowered Uozumi.

"That's exactly what I had in mind…May the best man win."

(END OF FLASHBACK)

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"Well, he left for a while to buy something, and will be coming back later…"

"Hai… Nori-kun… Gomen nasai…"

"Are? What for?"

"You probably think I've been going out with him behind you're back and angry at me. But I didn't know anything at all!!" sobbed Yumi.

"Daijobu, Mi-chan…"

"Daijobu ja nai, Nori-kun… I feel guilty, for I think I like not only you, Nori-kun… But I think I like Jun-Jun as well! " With that, Yumi sobbed even more. "I'm not worth your affection, Akagi Takenori!"

"Nonsense! Remember the conversation we had before?"

Yumi looked at him, confused.

"I said, if any other guys liked you, I'd fight them for your heart…and I WILL fight Uozumi, with all my might…"

"Nori-kun…"

"I'm glad we aren't steadies yet, for it would give us a chance to know each other a whole lot better, don't you think?"

Yumi stared at Akagi. "You aren't angry at me? Why?"

"Mi-chan, I'm not angry at you. I like you. A lot. As for Uozumi, hostile I will be, but that is beside the point. I know this might sound strange, believe me, but it makes perfect sense. I've had a talk with Uozumi, and…"

At this point in time, the door opened, and Uozumi entered, carrying foodstuffs.

"Mi-chan, daijobu ka?" asked Uozumi, his clear deep blue eyes filled with concern.

"Hai, arigato, Jun-Jun…"

"As I was saying," continued Akagi, "Uozumi and I have had a talk. The both of us have feelings for you. Plain and simple. We'll both be fighting for your love, and it will be your ultimate decision who is the winner, for we both know there will be only one."

Uozumi nodded.

"Mi-chan, I've said my piece, and I think it's time for me to go. I'll visit you tomorrow, all right?"

"Hai, arigato, Nori-kun…" Yumi said, clutching the blanket tightly.

"Ja."

Akagi left the room, and it left Uozumi and Yumi alone.

"Mi-chan?"

"Nani, Jun-Jun?"

"I would just like to say… Akagi and I agreed there wouldn't be any pressure on you… please don't mistake us for wanting to just 'win' you… I…I really do like you…"

"It's my fault, I didn't tell you, or anyone in Ryonan High for that matter about Nori-kun…I'm not worthy of your affection, Jun-Jun…"

Uozumi put his index finger on top of Yumi's lips. "Hush… Nobody's to blame here… Get this into your head, Kobayashi Yumi… We are friends first. Everything will be almost the same as it was before…the only difference is, you'll be dating two guys."

"Are?" Yumi raised an eyebrow, obviously very confused.

"You heard me." Chuckled Uozumi. "Although it's never been heard of before, both Akagi and I have agreed to date you together. On separate dates of course… No pressure, but it's either me or him!"

"Is that supposed to make me feel better?? Baka!" (L.I.D.[author]: ^Sweat drop^)

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And so begins, the unusual life of Kobayashi Yumi a normal girl, attending Ryonan High, with an unusual love life. She had apparently broken her right leg, and it had to be in a cast until December. During that time, she would go out with Uozumi or Akagi, much to the amusement of her peers, as well as Aki, for Aki was now dating Ikegami. Uozumi and Akagi treated each other with hostility, for the battle was on to win Yumi's affection, but were cordial to each other when Yumi was around, so as not to aggravate her. Nor get lumps on their heads for fighting with each other for fighting in her presence. (L.I.D.[author]: Hee hee!)

They spent Christmas together, and it was a funny sight, when Ryonan High and Shohoku High came together for a party. (L.I.D.[author]: Sorry about the short summary, my fingers are killing me!) In the end, Yumi had a candid photograph taken of her being kissed under the mistletoe, with Akagi kissing her right cheek, and Uozumi on her left. (L.I.D.[author]: Say it again! AWWW…….)

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(=^_^=) Meow!

Ahhh… That felt so good to be typed out! Having various fics can definitely make one feel as if he or she is living in Kanagawa! Ha ha!

Replies!

Charon-chan: LOL I know… Gigantic tension! ^_~ He he, get the joke? ^Sweat drop^ Anyways, how come so late in reading fics? LOL

Fehrocious-chan: You poor thing, how's your ankle? Kaede, did you have anything to do with it? *glares*

Kaede: Not me…

LID: Good… *LID then look on at fehr-chan's escapade and sweat drops* You lucky girl you!

Mitsui no Miko-chan-chan: Yeah, got it from watching wrestling… Wish they would show Basketball on the public channel. :p

Icko14-chan: LOL Who would be? I bet Yumi was scared she was gonna be a pancake if those to kept squishing! And who knows, I might do a Sendoh fic! LOL

Madiha-chan: THANK YOU! ^_^ *hugz*

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