Ugh.
Why do I keep forgeting the important stuff on the first chapter? Anyway… Slam Dunk and Fujima Kenji are owned by Inoue-sensei. The rest are mine.
This story is inspired by the song: Dilemma by Nelly. The song featured in chapter 1 is entitled: Duvet by BoA, the opening theme from the anime Serial Experiments Lain.
Why of all the characters, why did I choose Fujima? Well, He does look interesting, doesn't he? Am I babbling too much? No? Okay… *talks more*
Star-gazing, Don't worry. I know you didn't. Kitty-sama, Kazuya? He's older.
This story is not allowed for children under the age of… 13. ^_^
*thinks* Oh yeah, thank you very very much to those who reviewed. *hugs*
Enjoy the rest of the chapter!
Chapter 2 - Introductions
"Blessed?!" Eichiro eyed the new arrived person. "You call that blessed?" Then he looked at Kana, who was sleeping so soundly over the young man's jacket that was smothered with her spew. "Damn, she did it again!" He laughed.
Kazuya laughed as well. "I'm really sorry, my sister has this habit of puking everytime she gets drunk."
"That's fine. I guess." Fujima replied, still holding the girl by the shoulders. He took a quick glance at her and noticed that she didn't look drunk at all, except for the fact that she smelled like liquor. "I think this lady needs to go to bed now." He told them.
"Go get her." Kazuya ordered Eichiro. "That should be your job, not his."
Eichiro slumped his broad shoulders as he approached Fujima. The new guy was a few inches taller than him but Kazuya and Teru were a lot bigger and broader. He turned to Kana, who looked as beautiful as ever. It made him a little jealous, however, seeing her sleeping in another man's arms.
"I'll take her to her room." Eichiro said to Fujima. He reached out for her, taking her gently by the hand. Then suddenly, unknowingly, she raised her arm and elbowed him right on the face.
"Fuck! My nose!!!" Eichiro swore. He stumbled on the floor covering his face with both hands. Blood poured out of his nose, dripping on the floor. "You bitch! Look what you did!"
"Eichiro!" Teru ran to him and helped him up. He fished a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the blood. "Get some ice, Kazuya."
The brother shook his head again then he threw his hands in the air. "This always happens!" He walked to the cooler and grabbed some ice, while Teru led Eichiro to the bathroom. After a few seconds, Kazuya followed.
Fujima and the sleeping Kana still stood by the door way. He watched, astonished at the actions of these four people he just met.
Kazuya's head popped out from the bathroom door. "Look, Kenji, right? I'm really sorry about this, can you---"
Before he could finish, Fujima already stepped out of the doorway, carrying Kana in his arms. "I'll take her, where's her room?"
Kazuya gave a sigh of relief and smiled. "Her room's just behind you. 202."
"Is it…"
"It's open. Kana doesn't lock it unless she's changing." He informed him. Then he went back to the bathroom.
Fujima turned around and went across the other side to the other door. He could still hear Eichiro screaming in pain and yelling curses.With one hand he reached for the knob and pushed the door open. The room was dark and damp. The unpleasant mixture of alcohol and cigarettes made him cough. He felt the walls in order to look for the switch. When he found it, he walked over to her messy bed and carefully placed her down.
"You shouldn't be wasting your time doing this." He shook his head in pity, looking at her sleeping face. It wasn't really in his system to do so, but he couldn't help but study her features from head to foot. She was awfully slim but it suited her. Seeing the belly pierce made him laugh a bit, thinking it looked cute. Fujima searched the room for a blanket, he found the it on the floor. He picked it up, slowly placing it on her. "Sleep well," He whispered then he turned off the light and closed the door.
When he reached the other room, the three of them were already sitting on the floor. Eichiro held a piece of cloth covering his nose, while the two other's were drinking.
"Is she going to be all right?" Fujima asked them.
"She's fine, don't worry." Kazuya answered, standing up. He held out his hand to reach his and said, "Matsuzawa Kazuya, I'm Kana's older brother."
"Teru." The man with the ponytail and tattoo rose. "Minami Teruo."
"Hanagata-san's cousin, I presume?" Fujima made sure, shaking his hand.
"Second to be exact." Teru answered back, smiling. "He told me all about you, well… not all, but some. Y'know what I mean, right?"
Fujima nodded and turned to Eichiro.
"I heard him call you Eichiro." Fujima said, giving Teru a momentary glance.
The young man stood up and removed the cloth revealing a few blood stains on his pale face. "Ueda Eichiro."
"Fujima Kenji." He announced again.
"Took you quite some time to get here, Kenji." Kazuya sat on the couch. He opened the cooler and took out a can then he offered it to Fujima. "Drink?"
Fujima shook his head. "I just had some." He said, pointing to his vomit soiled jacket.
The three laughed.
"You'll be staying with Teru." Kazuya began, "So, this is your room. Eichiro and my room are just beside you guys. You know Kana's room now, right?" He opened the can and drank from it.
Fujima nodded.
"If you hear any weird noises in the middle of the night, that's just probably Kana or the couple who lives upstairs. You get the picture?"
"Yeah."
"The laundry room is downstairs, and if you really want to save that jacket of yours, you should wash it right away."
"Thanks." He replied taking off the jacket. Fujima was wearing a white polo underneath.
"So, You're here for college?" Kazuya changed the topic. "What school?"
"Daigo University." Fujima answered while folding the jacket.
"What's your major?"
"Pre-law."
"Pre-law?!" Eichiro spat out. "Are you out of your mind?!"
"Daigo has the best law course in Japan.That's why I'm here." Fujima automatically informed him. "What about you?" He looked at them.
"Music." Teru frowned. "Same school."
"I'm going to Daigo too. Architecture." Eichiro answered, rubbing his nose. Then he drank from his can.
"Mechanical Engineering. I study at Sekigawa. I'm two years older than you guys." Kazuya ran his fingers through his thick dark hair. "Pretty heavy course you have there. What school did you graduate from anyway?"
"Shoyo." Fujima said, shifting his weight.
"Never heard." Kazuya stroked his rough chin. "Are you just going to stand there?"
Fujima looked for a nice place to sit. He found a stool beside the cooler and sat down.
"Damn that sister of yours!" Eichiro said angrily. "I think that bitch just broke my nose!"
"Watch your mouth there, Eichiro. That bitch is my sister." Kazuya warned him. "And is that a way to call your girl?"
"She's more like a man to me."
Teru laughed. "That woman will never change. I think she fights more like a guy than you!"
"Shut your mouth, Teru." Eichiro shot back. "I swear, Kazuya. I'm going to kill her if she does that again."
"She was drunk, you moron!" Kazuya defended. "You're her boyfriend, you should be the one teaching her how to act like a woman."
"You're the brother!"
"So? She's family, I don't care if she acts like that anyway."
Eichiro muttered some curse words under his breath. "I don't know why I keep up with that woman. You should be the one dealing with her, not me! I've had enough with her."
"You said that for the last six months, asshole." Kazuya snickered.
Fujima gave a slight cough. "She looks nice."
"Nice my ass!" Eichiro disagreed. "You call this nice?" He pointed at his nose. "You haven't really met her. I tell you, you wouldn't last a day with that bitch!"
"I said watch your words, Eichiro." Kazuya warned. "Even if you keep complaining about her, you still end up together anyway."
"You just need to treat her like a woman, that's all." Fujima said casually.
"Yeah, like you know so much." Eichiro hissed. "I bet you can't even last a whole month with her!"
Fujima's face became serious. "I know how to deal with women, but she's your girl, so it's none of my business."
Teru chuckled. "Don't do it, Eichiro."
"Well, if we can't handle her, let him do it, since he knows so much."
"I really don't have time for this." Fujima said, looking at Kazuya waiting for him to say something.
Kazuya just shrugged.
"If you can't make her change, we'll kick you out!" Eichiro gave a sloppy grin.
"This is getting stupid. Stop it, Eichiro." Teru demanded. "He's drunk, don't mind him." He said to Fujima. "We don't mind if you try help out change Kana, even if you don't, we're not going to kick you out."
"Hey! What the---" Eichiro tried to fight back but Kazuya seized him by the shoulders.
"Your class starts tomorrow too, right?" Kazuya asked Fujima.
Fujima nodded.
"You guys need some rest." He said, dragging Eichiro out of the room. Eichiro was struggling to break free from Kazuya's clutches, yelling.
Teru and Fujima stood up and followed the two out.
"See you in the morning." Teru waved.
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"Your room is at the right side." Teru pointed out. He helped Fujima carry this things inside the room.
"Okay."
"If you're hungry, the kitchen is right there." He said pointing to the other side. "I don't usually eat here, so you have to buy or cook your own chow."
Fujima nodded, following his direction.
"I have band practice every Thursday and Friday night. At Saturdays and Sundays we hold our gig at the bar a few blocks from here. You're always welcome there if you wanna party."
"Thanks." He said dryly.
They entered the room. Fujima found it a little less comforting. The walls were painted cream, just like the outside of the building. There was a bed, a table, a cabinet and an airconditioner.
"Who was your roommate before?" He asked curiously at Teru.
"My ex-girlfriend. She moved out a month ago." Teru replied coolly, walking out of the door. "Hey, you don't mind if I play my guitar outside, do you?"
"It's fine."
"Well, I leave you here. If you need anything, I'm just next door." Teru placed his hands in his pockets and walked away.
"Thanks again." Fujima nodded and sat on the bed. He kicked out his shoes off his feet and dropped on the bed. After a few minutes, he fell asleep.
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