Disclaimers : I do not own Slam Dunk.. Sniff, isn't life so cruel?
Life Story
Chapter 3
Childhood Friend
Saemi sighed as the bell signaling break time finally went off. The damn History teacher nearly put her to sleep with all his boring lectures about how Hiroshima got bombed and why. She sighed again, happy that she was finally released from the torture and would be able to cease her tummy rumbling.
She and her five girlfriends finally headed to the cafeteria. After getting some 'scrumptious-looking' food, the six girls settled down at one empty table and began eating and chattering away at the same time. Only Saemi listened and remained silent: she was too busy eating.
All of a sudden, 5 guys barged into the cafeteria noisily, catching everyone's attention. There was one who really caught Saemi's eye. Tall guy, tanned and with cherry-red hair. Her eyes widened as she recognized him. Then she stood up on her chair and, waving her arm energetically, yelled, "HANA!"
Everyone's heads swiveled in her direction, including the redhead, who was Sakuragi Hanamichi, duh. He broke out into a smile instantly, as he could recognize those sparkling brown eyes and little mole on her face anywhere.
"Saemi!" he hollered back as she came running towards him. Big smiles on their faces, bento, stomach an friends forgotten, they walked out of the cafeteria, silently at first, then they began talking at the same time.
Hana's 4 companions and Saemi's group gaped at them. Nothing else happened. They all turned into statues, with the same expressions on their faces, for the rest of lunch period.
Meanwhile.
"How are you, Hana? I missed you SSOOOOOO much! How are your parents? Wow, who were those scary people? Are they your friends? Can you introduce me to them? Oooh! Its soo good to see you again! What have you been doing? Why did-,"
Sakuragi's animated laughing interrupted Saemi's questions.
"One by one, okay, Mi-chan? Fisrt of all, I'm fine. I'll skip the next question and save it for later. Next, those 'scary people' are my friends, Noma, Ookusu, Youhei and Takamiya. I suppose that answers your next question, too and yeah, I'll introduce you to them. As for what I've been doing? Too many things to name," Sakuragi answered patiently with a smile. (Urgh.. Sakuragi. PATIENT? I think not.)
"Oh and what about your parents?" Saemi asked again with a smile.
Sakuragi's expression turned solemn and he remained silent for a while. Then he spoke.
"My mom's perfectly fine. And my dad.. He died when I was in junior high. Sigh, don't ask. I'll tell you next time, okay?"
Saemi's shock faded and her eyes began to tear. "Oh, Hana-kun. I'm so sorry.. I didn't know. And he was such a great man, too. I.. I think I am going to miss him much. Do you? Oh, Hana, I'm so sorry."
Saemi buried her face in her hands as she silently cried for the man she thought was the greatest father, next to hers. When she and Hana were still neighbors, he took the both of them out together all the time. For fishing. For tuition. To go to the zoo or carnivals. Everything. Suddenly her head came up. She smiled amidst watery eyes. "Don't mind me. Its my time of the month, you know. I tend to get extra-emotional. But don't get me wrong. I still miss your dad. Sigh. Uncle was such a nice man."
Sakuragi smiled and opened his mouth to say something, but the school bell rang at that exact moment.
"Yikes! School! Classes - Hurry - Can't be late - Sorry - Can't be late - JA!"
Sakuragi blinked as Saemi disappeared, leaving a trail of dust behind. Then he looked her way and smiled.
"Still the weird worry-wart!"
And so, as the story goes, Saemi manages to make it to class on time, depriving the cruel Maths teacher of a real treat - giving her detention. School ends soon, blah blah and she walks home happily. -Sorry if its kinda fast but I can't think of anything to put in between the lines ^^.
A/N: Yeah, it's the end... Fast, ya? Sorry. And thanks for all da reviews and encouragement! I still think this is not good, tho. Hee. Its CNY now. Got lots of ang pao. hee! Happy! ^^ Well. Enough of my ramblings. Ja and sorry Hana's so OOC! ^^
Life Story
Chapter 3
Childhood Friend
Saemi sighed as the bell signaling break time finally went off. The damn History teacher nearly put her to sleep with all his boring lectures about how Hiroshima got bombed and why. She sighed again, happy that she was finally released from the torture and would be able to cease her tummy rumbling.
She and her five girlfriends finally headed to the cafeteria. After getting some 'scrumptious-looking' food, the six girls settled down at one empty table and began eating and chattering away at the same time. Only Saemi listened and remained silent: she was too busy eating.
All of a sudden, 5 guys barged into the cafeteria noisily, catching everyone's attention. There was one who really caught Saemi's eye. Tall guy, tanned and with cherry-red hair. Her eyes widened as she recognized him. Then she stood up on her chair and, waving her arm energetically, yelled, "HANA!"
Everyone's heads swiveled in her direction, including the redhead, who was Sakuragi Hanamichi, duh. He broke out into a smile instantly, as he could recognize those sparkling brown eyes and little mole on her face anywhere.
"Saemi!" he hollered back as she came running towards him. Big smiles on their faces, bento, stomach an friends forgotten, they walked out of the cafeteria, silently at first, then they began talking at the same time.
Hana's 4 companions and Saemi's group gaped at them. Nothing else happened. They all turned into statues, with the same expressions on their faces, for the rest of lunch period.
Meanwhile.
"How are you, Hana? I missed you SSOOOOOO much! How are your parents? Wow, who were those scary people? Are they your friends? Can you introduce me to them? Oooh! Its soo good to see you again! What have you been doing? Why did-,"
Sakuragi's animated laughing interrupted Saemi's questions.
"One by one, okay, Mi-chan? Fisrt of all, I'm fine. I'll skip the next question and save it for later. Next, those 'scary people' are my friends, Noma, Ookusu, Youhei and Takamiya. I suppose that answers your next question, too and yeah, I'll introduce you to them. As for what I've been doing? Too many things to name," Sakuragi answered patiently with a smile. (Urgh.. Sakuragi. PATIENT? I think not.)
"Oh and what about your parents?" Saemi asked again with a smile.
Sakuragi's expression turned solemn and he remained silent for a while. Then he spoke.
"My mom's perfectly fine. And my dad.. He died when I was in junior high. Sigh, don't ask. I'll tell you next time, okay?"
Saemi's shock faded and her eyes began to tear. "Oh, Hana-kun. I'm so sorry.. I didn't know. And he was such a great man, too. I.. I think I am going to miss him much. Do you? Oh, Hana, I'm so sorry."
Saemi buried her face in her hands as she silently cried for the man she thought was the greatest father, next to hers. When she and Hana were still neighbors, he took the both of them out together all the time. For fishing. For tuition. To go to the zoo or carnivals. Everything. Suddenly her head came up. She smiled amidst watery eyes. "Don't mind me. Its my time of the month, you know. I tend to get extra-emotional. But don't get me wrong. I still miss your dad. Sigh. Uncle was such a nice man."
Sakuragi smiled and opened his mouth to say something, but the school bell rang at that exact moment.
"Yikes! School! Classes - Hurry - Can't be late - Sorry - Can't be late - JA!"
Sakuragi blinked as Saemi disappeared, leaving a trail of dust behind. Then he looked her way and smiled.
"Still the weird worry-wart!"
And so, as the story goes, Saemi manages to make it to class on time, depriving the cruel Maths teacher of a real treat - giving her detention. School ends soon, blah blah and she walks home happily. -Sorry if its kinda fast but I can't think of anything to put in between the lines ^^.
A/N: Yeah, it's the end... Fast, ya? Sorry. And thanks for all da reviews and encouragement! I still think this is not good, tho. Hee. Its CNY now. Got lots of ang pao. hee! Happy! ^^ Well. Enough of my ramblings. Ja and sorry Hana's so OOC! ^^