Sorry but I'm just a sucker for Ryota and Ayako. So kawaii together!!! Pls do read this chapter and review it too :) Thanks to ILoveRukawa, Moonlight Rapsody, charon, Joy.
You guys inspired me to continue writing this fic. :)
Disclaimer: Again, I don't own Slam Dunk. I feel sad just writing those words :(
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The school bell rang, and after hearing this, Ayako immediately fixed her things, and hurriedly got out of her seat and went out of the classroom.
"I have to put this letter inside his' locker before practice begins. Before everyone comes in. Before Ryota comes in" Ayako thought. A smile slowly creeping into her face. I wonder what he would say. I bet he'll be surprised but at the same time happy. I hope he really will. Ayako had to jump for joy but she had to conatin herself. What would people think.. This was not so like Ayako, but when a person is in love, they become crazy and all. ;)
She hurriedly walked into the direction where the gym was, not hearing that Ryota was calling her.
"Aya-chan!! Aya-chan!!" Ryota shouted. But Ayako seemed not to hear him to no avail. I wonder why Ayako's such in a rush.
Ryota tried to run after her but Ayako had a head start that it was useless to follow her. Ryota was puzzled because he and Ayako usually went together for practice. Maybe she has an appointment. Or maybe she's going to meet someone. Nani??!!! I hope that it's not a guy!!! I'll just talk to her later or when I walk her home after practice. Ryota blushed. He looked stupid in the middle of the hallway smiling to himself. But he can't help it. His favorite activity everyday besides basketball practice was walking Aya-chan home. Hehe!! See you later, my Aya-chan.
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Ayako arrived at the gym, acting like a spy, Ayako looked to her left, then to her right.
"Good! The coast is clear" Ayako said. Tiptoeing so she would not create any noise, she went into the locker room. Hmmm, so this is how the guy's locker room looks like. Ayako thought after surveying the whole room. A little cleaning here and there, but its ok. She then proceeded to look for Ryota's locker.
"Found it!!!" Ayako said after finding a locker with a number 7 on it and a scribble of No.1 point Guard. This is definitely his locker. Cheeky ne. Ayako smiled, but her smiled got bigger when she saw a tiny scribble of Ryota loves Ayako enclosed in a heart. Awww!! Ryota.
Suddenly she heard someone going inside the locker room. Ayako panicked. She instantly pushed the letter into the side of the locker. And then ran into the back of the lockers. Please don't let anyone find me! Please don't let anyone find me. Ayako pleaded. Suddenly, she hears something…
"Ah 1, ah 2 ah 3… let's get Physical, physical, let your body talk your body talk"
Someone was definitely singing. Ayako cringed. Who could it be?
"Come on Kogure, join me for my warm-ups. Today's a senior versus freshman game, and we want to be STROOONGG!!!"
Akagi!!!! That was Akagi Sempai. Singing "Lets get Physical". Ayako sweat dropped. She did not want to peek for her fear of what she may see. Besides, I might lose my respect for Akagi-sempai. Chibi Ayako blinked twice
"Ah..ehh..Akagi, I don't think I can exercise, ah, ehh, if you continue singing" Kogure said. Biting his lower lip from nervousness.'
"Nani!!?!? So what are you saying?!! I sing badly" Akagi almost growled
" No!! I mean, come on, lets warm-up now" Kogure sweat dropped
"Let's get physical, physical.." Akagi continued singing
After Akagi and Kogure finished their "warm-ups", they left and this made Ayako sigh in relief. That was close. She slowly opened the locker room's door and looked if Akagi and Kogure would see her. And quick as a lightning, after seizing the opportunity, she quickly made her exit and acted like nothing happened.
"Oi!! Ayako-san!!! Why you looking guilty?? Tsk!! Tsk!! What did you do this time??" Sakuragi said, catching Ayako by surprise.
Ayako quickly pulled up her fan, hit Sakuragi's head. "Nothing" Ayako replied. There, that should end the conversation. Ayako thought triumphantly. Everything's going according to plan. She can't wait to see Ryota's reaction. She wished she could see his face when he reads her letter. Maybe, or just maybe he would even try to hold her hand when he walks her home later or maybe even try to kiss her. Ayako thought pleasurably. I guess its not my fault. Ayako giggled.
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Practice was over, and Ryota quickly went to the locker room to fix himself up. Ayako was waiting for him and he did not want to make her wait longer. Yes, another night with Aya-chan. He opened his locker when he noticed an envelope fall into the floor from his locker. Nani??Who could this be from. He takes the letter but made sure to look sideways. He did not want any Sakuragi lurking behind his back to find out what the letter is all about. Ok, no tensai-wannabe around. He looked at the envelope, his name was on it.
"Wow, this must be a letter from Aya-chan" Ryota smiled. That was one of the thousand reasons why Ryota fell in love with Ayako. She was so supportive. Just one "Nice pass, Ryota!!" from her and this was enough to make him play his very best. Must be an early encouragement from Ayako, after all the game against Ryonan was coming up. He had to smile to himself. Ryota opens the letter and reads…
Dear Ryota,
I'm falling in love with you
And there's nothing I can do
Just one look from you
I'm afraid I'm falling deeper
Don't know what to do
It seems I want to stay here
Let the feeling linger much longer
Even as long as I can take it
How long will you ever know
I'm on the outside looking in
When will you ever realize
I have loved you all this time
As far as forever has taken me
With Love,
Ryota gasped.
"Could this mean that Aya-chan loves me too?" Ryota thought. "But this letter sounded so passionate. So devoted and serious. Not like Aya-chan" Ryota reminded himself. The letter was so unlike Aya-chan's. Ryota finally decided. That was one of the reasons he fell in love with Ayako. She was different from the other girls. She was not like those Rukawa cheerleaders whose cheers was enough to cause damage to his ears nor was she like Hikoichi's sister who stalked Sendoh. Ayako was different. She loves Ayako that way. But Ryota, had this weird feeling. Maybe, that Sakuragi was playing a joke on him. But deep inside, someone was telling Ryota that the letter was true. Someone out there needed him. Someone was falling for him. Someone was in love with him, truthfully. He had to find out who she was…
"Nah, this could never be from Aya-chan.." Ryota finally concluded.
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Ryota met Ayako outside the gym. Both were silent. Pre-occupied with each other's thoughts. They started walking..
"How come Ryota's not saying anything to me. Did'nt he liked my letter. Maybe he did not see it. But I'm sure I really put the letter inside his locker." Ayako thinking to herself. " Or maybe, he's just feling shy. Hihi!! I think he's just shy. I'll give him time I'll just try to act like nothing happened". She faces Ryota and talks to him about the upcoming game againt Ryonan.
"Who could that girl be? As much as I want to hear what Aya-chan's saying, the thought of the girl and her feelings of him just won't go away, out of my mind" Ryota sighed. He and Ayako kept on walking, but each time they passed a girl, he would sure to make eye-contact. Just to let the girl know, he knows about the letter. Nothing happened…
"Nani?!! What is it with him?? First he was not listening. Then At first she could not believe it, but she was sure, Ryota was girl-watching." Ayako fumed to herself. Before, Ryota had eyes only for her like a sick puppy but now, he had eyes for everyone. Correction. Eyes for every girl. He even smiled at those Rukawa cheereaders. Something is definitely wrong..
"Not one girl is responding to my eye-contact. What is it with me" Ryota thought miserably. I thought that this girl was for real. But then, he looked at Ayako and he knew why. It was because he was with Ayako!
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Ryota and Ayako finally reached her place. But before Ayako was about to say goodbye, Ryota stopped her…
"What is it Ryota" Ayako smiled sweetly. Maybe he was just taken aback by the letter because he was surprised but now he has come into his own, and he'll finally say that its about time we get together for real, as a couple. Ayako continued smiling by the thought. She was waiting for Ryota's declaration of love.
"Ummm Aya-chan, I just want to say that, ummm I think…" Ryota was feeling all so nervous and fidgety. He did not know how to say it but he knew he had to do it. It was the right thing to do. Or so he thought.
"Come on Ryota, tell me. Its okay" Ayako said warmly. Awww!! Ryota looks so kawaii when he's nervous!!!
"Maybe its better if we give each other some space." Ryota said quietly
"Nani!?!! Give some space?! Why? What did I do" Ayako exclaimed, not believing what she just heard. How could you do this after I gave you that letter. Ayako wanted to say, but did not, she did not want to look pitiful.
"You did nothing, its just that maybe if we try to see other people, you know, cause most people think that were a couple when we really are not. Just to let us think on our own" Ryota explained. But deep down he knew he was hurting her. But this is for the best.
"Good Night Ryota" Ayako said coldly. As she went inside her house. She closed the door as tears went spilling down her face.
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This is so sad for our Aya-chan, but don't worry, everything will be okay in the next chapter. :) So please do reviews. I love hearing from you guys. Maybe you could suggest what I should do in the next upcoming chapters. Thanks to those who reviewed chapter 1. Really appreciate it :) Until then….