The Fox Meets the Wolf and All Hell Breaks Loose (Haha!! No comment now-wait...F*CK!!!)
by KOFLeona
Yah!!!!! Chapter 8 is here!!! Woohoo!!! *party breaks out in bedroom* ^^
Well, after a long writer's block, I was able to finish the last chapter and begin this one!! Ain't that wonderful?? (T.T No one cares)
Well, as I type up this chapter, I'm also listening to my anime music (not an uncommon thing). I'm really getting into Noir, and the ending theme is sweet!! I'll have to make a mental note to include the lyrics when they are needed. I'm pretty sure they have something to do with Kirika, but I haven't checked in a while so I could be wrong.
Also, I'm going to try to develop the whole thing between Rukawa and Kei, because that is a bit lacking at the moment, considering this is partially a romance fic.
Okay, enough with my rant. I shouldn't even bother with this. WHY do I even write this?? It's not like any of you care about the stupid thoughts of a lowly fanfic writer -_-. *sigh* Well, enjoy the fic!!
Chapter 8 New Problems
Kei tapped her pencil on her desk, listening to yet another boring lecture. Eyes heavy with an urge to fall asleep, she was just barely able to keep her composure. She hid the yawn that so needed to come out before a familiar snoring filled her ears. Turning her head around, she spotted Rukawa, asleep as usual.
"Figured he'd fall asleep. He'd be able to even if this class wasn't so boring," Kei thought with a smirk. "I wonder what he's dreaming about, if he does dream. I guess it wouldn't seem strange if he was dreaming about basketball. I think I heard somewhere that he wanted to go to America and become an NBA player? Sounds interesting enough, I guess." she concluded before frowning, suddenly becoming disgusted with herself. "Why the hell would I care what he's dreaming about!?"
"Ms. Miyazaki! Since you seem to be so wrapped up in your daydreaming to not listen, maybe you should tell us the whole lesson!!!" the teacher boomed out, a common thing for the old goat when she was pissed. Her yell even woke Rukawa up. He looked around lazily, wondering what just happened.
Rukawa looked over at Miyazaki , who was sitting next to him. Seems like she got in trouble with the old hag. "She probably deserves it anyway," he thought before seeing her stand up to answer whatever question the teacher threw at her. Not finding it worth his time, he merely fell asleep again.
"If you're SO smart, Ms. Miyazaki, then please, do tell us what we have been discussing!!" the teacher boomed out, her boorish, droning voice gone now. Kei merely smirked, having gone through this pathetic attempt of punishment far too many times.
"Of course, sensei." she said calmly. "We were discussing the foreign problems that occurred with France and Great Britain during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Because of the constant seizing of even merchant ships in the European waters, Jefferson passed the Embargo Act, which cut off all trade to foreign ports. After that act failed due to a dying economy, he passed the Non-Intercourse Act, which only prohibited trade to France and Great Britain. That act failed as well," Kei replied calmly. The teacher's face blanched as the bell rang.
"C-class dis..missed..." she muttered as everyone headed out. Kei, gathering her books up calmly, stood up and got out with the rest of them.
"You WHAT??" Yukari asked in disbelief as she heard her friend's story. "You can get detention for that!! She might even dock your grade!!!" she gasped. Kei merely shook her head as she opened her bento box.
"She can't. I do all my work, pass in all assignments and projects, and hardly act up during class. I merely answered her rather vague question when she asked me to. She can't do jack to get me in trouble!" Kei explained, chewing on a piece of *ha-chieng.
*ha-chieng- a Chinese food where pieces of shrimp are wrapped in a long white noodle. Usually served with...mmm, soy sauce!!*
"I dunno, Kei...teachers can do some pretty nasty stuff," Yukari said, worried.
"Maybe, but I doubt I'll get anything worse than a detention. Hey, don't worry okay? Besides, there are other things to fret about!" Kei reminded. Yukari nodded, deciding to dismiss the issue.
"So, practice today, right?" Yukari asked. Kei nodded with a grin. "You seem to really look forward to it!" she commented.
"Yeah, well, I decided that if I worried about how well I would do, it'd totally throw me off." Kei explained. "Besides, basketball is meant to be fun, ne?" she asked.
"Sure is, from how you talk about it!" Yukari exclaimed. "Oh yeah, and you remember that Ran guy who came along Friday?" she asked. Kei made a face before nodding. "Well, turns out he really is the new Ryonan player, and what a player he is!! he's already the second favorite on the team next to Sendoh!" she informed.
"Woah, second to Sendoh?? So, he's more popular than...argh...what's-his-face...Koshino??" Kei said, temporarily forgetting the guy's name. Yukari nodded, confirming Kei's guess. "Wow, guess he is good," she muttered, not seeming to give it much thought.
"Aren't you worried though, that he might also be better than you??" Yukari asked, amazed at how lightly Kei took the situation. Kei shook her head.
"Nah, I'm not worried. There's not too much to be worried about! Sure, he seems good enough, but that's not all that counts in my book!" Kei informed with a smirk. She knew she could beat that guy-hands down. He didn't have half the competitive fire of any of Kanagawa's five-star members, nevermind her. "We'll just see how good this Ran guy is at the practice game!!" Kei decided.
"Miyazaki, cover Sakuragi!!!" Akagi roared across the court as they practiced. Kei nodded and immediately got into Sakuragi's path as he dribbled the ball. She cursed as he was just able to pass by her defenses and dunk the ball.
"Damn," she muttered as they started up again, running to her place.
"Miyazaki, if you want that defense position, you have to do better!!" Akagi reminded. She looked over and nodded.
"She can't do it," a bored voice said to the side. Kei looked over to see Rukawa, and she glared at him. She'd show him just how she could do this!
The same thing happened, and again and again she wasn't able to block Sakuragi. She gritted her teeth the third time, and saw how aggravated everyone was getting. They thought she would be good as a defensive player, and so, she would be on the starting line up. But now, Akagi seemed to be getting second thoughts, and considered pulling her from the starting team if she couldn't do any better.
Wiping the sweat from her brow, Kei put on a determined face. This was getting stupid. She should be able to take on Sakuragi of all people. He should NOT have been able to get pass her, and she would prove it.
She saw Sakuragi get ready for his usual slam dunk. Kei got into his way yet again, and this time, she more than ready. Sakuragi's style was a bit unorthodox, but she still had a way of getting the ball from him. She watched his movements, and for the split second the ball left his hand, she shot forward, and stole it, dribbling and running a bit before passing it to Miyagi. Miyagi was able to get it to Rukawa, who immediately shot it from the 3-point line.
"THAT is what I'm talking about!" Akagi approved as they took a break. Sakuragi was still a bit stunned, amazed that the girl could actually steal the ball from him, of all people. Rukawa was in a similar state, except his mouth was hanging down and his eyes bulging out.
"So, Miyazaki, can actually play well," Akagi commented. Ayako, who was next to him nodded.
"Told you so. She's one of the best female players I've seen, and actually exceptional for even a guy!" she commented as she watched the players talk and chat casually.
"Hey, Miyazaki, I heard from Mitsui that you met than Ran guy from Ryonan," Koshino commented as Kei reached for her bottled water. Rukawa sat a bit off to the distance, staring straight ahead, just waiting for the break to end.
"Yeah, I met him...Wasn't that great of an experience, though..." Kei muttered.
"Strange thing is...why would he come specifically to see you?" Mitsui wondered.
"I dunno, but I don't want to see him again!" Kei replied angrily.
"And why not? It would seem as if he was interested you, in more ways than one, might I say!" Mitsui joked with a laugh. Kei frowned, a slight blush tingeing her cheeks.
"Baka!! No way would he be looking for such a thing! If he tried, I'd kick his ass to the moon!" Kei seethed, gulping down some water.
"Not before you did something else to him," Mitsui said suggestively. Kei, eyes wide, spit the water from her mouth, pelting Mitsui straight in the face. O.O
"Uh oh...oops?" Kei grinned sheepishly, watching Mitsui wipe the water away with a towel, a poisoned face replacing the teasing one he had just been wearing. "Ahh, sumimasen!!" Kei said, trying not to laugh. Sure, it was unintentional, but it was funny also.
"Ok, guys!! Back to practice!!! I want everyone to complete 10 shots at that basket before you leave!! Get to it!!" Akagi barked, and everyone jogged over. Kei was halfway there when she felt a familiar someone bump into her again. Looking up for a second, she saw Rukawa, but now, now he was glaring like hell!!
"Eep! What in the world did I do to get that glare??" Kei wondered as she waited for her turn. She made her shots, but she wasn't exactly interested in them at the moment. What really puzzled her was the third degree Rukawa was giving her. What in the world was his deal!?!?
"So, what happened to get him so peeved??" Yukari asked, looking at her friend curiously as Kei told her about 'the glare'. Kei shrugged, brow furrowing. Kei, Yukari, and Ayako were at Yukari's house, studying. Nobunaga was out with Maki and the others.
"I have no clue! He just walked by me and when I looked up, he was glaring like I pissed in his food or something!!" Kei grumbled, clenching her fist. That guy was soo irritating!!
"Hmmm...well, what were you just doing then?" Yukari asked, putting her pen down, temporarily forgetting the calculus homework.
"Welll..." Kei said, trying to recall the events. "We had just broke for a break, when Kogure asked about that Ran guy. Then, grrr, Mitsui(!!) started saying that he came to see me for multiple reasons!! I retorted, and so did he, then we went back to practice, and that's when Rukawa glared at me!" Kei explained. "Huh?? What's so funny??" Kei asked, seeing the beaming face of Ayako
"Oh...I see! Well, it's sorta obvious!! Rukawa is jealous!!" Ayako pointed out. Kei was a bit puzzled.
"J-jealous?? Over what??" Kei asked, not quite understanding Ayako's point.
Ayako sighed. Yes, Kei was a great basketball player, student, friend, and all-around athlete, but her tomboyish-ness really hindered her knowledge of first-hand social issues. "He's jealous over you of course!! Don't you see? He must have overhead Mitsui and the others teasing you, and so, he got jealous that some guy was giving you this attention!!" Ayako explained.
"Oh...I see!" Yukari exclaimed. "Wait...but then, that would mean Rukawa..." Ayako and Yukari blanched, then stared at Kei, who had caught on.
"H-hey!! You guys are going waay too overboard with this!! It can't be what you think!! It's NOT what you think! Rukawa just must be angry about something I said about him, or just angry at me in general. There is absolutely NO jealousy going on here!!!" Kei stammered, trying to turn the situation around.
"Suuuure!' Ayako teased, smirking.
"Oh, Kei...how cute!! Your first boyfriend!!" Yukari exclaimed, smiling. Kei blushed, even though she tried not to.
"We ARE NOT dating, you guys!! We are team mates on Shohoku's basketball team and that is it!! You guys overreact!" Kei accused angrily.
"Ok, ok, cool down. We were just joking, Kei. But really, there really aren't any other reasons for Rukawa to have acted the way he did." Ayako mused.
"Yeah, well, I hope not to go through that shit again!!" Kei sighed. This was getting way out of hand...she had to get things settled.
Finished!! W00t!!!!
Well, the next chapter will show a chance encounter with Ran while Ayako and Yukari dragged Kei to the mall for fun. They'll also bump into various Slam Dunk characters, so craziness might possibly ensue.
Also, Kei gets humiliated and vows a dark, dark revenge on the perpetrator!!! Who will it be?? Ran? Rukawa? Or someone completely different???
by KOFLeona
Yah!!!!! Chapter 8 is here!!! Woohoo!!! *party breaks out in bedroom* ^^
Well, after a long writer's block, I was able to finish the last chapter and begin this one!! Ain't that wonderful?? (T.T No one cares)
Well, as I type up this chapter, I'm also listening to my anime music (not an uncommon thing). I'm really getting into Noir, and the ending theme is sweet!! I'll have to make a mental note to include the lyrics when they are needed. I'm pretty sure they have something to do with Kirika, but I haven't checked in a while so I could be wrong.
Also, I'm going to try to develop the whole thing between Rukawa and Kei, because that is a bit lacking at the moment, considering this is partially a romance fic.
Okay, enough with my rant. I shouldn't even bother with this. WHY do I even write this?? It's not like any of you care about the stupid thoughts of a lowly fanfic writer -_-. *sigh* Well, enjoy the fic!!
Chapter 8 New Problems
Kei tapped her pencil on her desk, listening to yet another boring lecture. Eyes heavy with an urge to fall asleep, she was just barely able to keep her composure. She hid the yawn that so needed to come out before a familiar snoring filled her ears. Turning her head around, she spotted Rukawa, asleep as usual.
"Figured he'd fall asleep. He'd be able to even if this class wasn't so boring," Kei thought with a smirk. "I wonder what he's dreaming about, if he does dream. I guess it wouldn't seem strange if he was dreaming about basketball. I think I heard somewhere that he wanted to go to America and become an NBA player? Sounds interesting enough, I guess." she concluded before frowning, suddenly becoming disgusted with herself. "Why the hell would I care what he's dreaming about!?"
"Ms. Miyazaki! Since you seem to be so wrapped up in your daydreaming to not listen, maybe you should tell us the whole lesson!!!" the teacher boomed out, a common thing for the old goat when she was pissed. Her yell even woke Rukawa up. He looked around lazily, wondering what just happened.
Rukawa looked over at Miyazaki , who was sitting next to him. Seems like she got in trouble with the old hag. "She probably deserves it anyway," he thought before seeing her stand up to answer whatever question the teacher threw at her. Not finding it worth his time, he merely fell asleep again.
"If you're SO smart, Ms. Miyazaki, then please, do tell us what we have been discussing!!" the teacher boomed out, her boorish, droning voice gone now. Kei merely smirked, having gone through this pathetic attempt of punishment far too many times.
"Of course, sensei." she said calmly. "We were discussing the foreign problems that occurred with France and Great Britain during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Because of the constant seizing of even merchant ships in the European waters, Jefferson passed the Embargo Act, which cut off all trade to foreign ports. After that act failed due to a dying economy, he passed the Non-Intercourse Act, which only prohibited trade to France and Great Britain. That act failed as well," Kei replied calmly. The teacher's face blanched as the bell rang.
"C-class dis..missed..." she muttered as everyone headed out. Kei, gathering her books up calmly, stood up and got out with the rest of them.
"You WHAT??" Yukari asked in disbelief as she heard her friend's story. "You can get detention for that!! She might even dock your grade!!!" she gasped. Kei merely shook her head as she opened her bento box.
"She can't. I do all my work, pass in all assignments and projects, and hardly act up during class. I merely answered her rather vague question when she asked me to. She can't do jack to get me in trouble!" Kei explained, chewing on a piece of *ha-chieng.
*ha-chieng- a Chinese food where pieces of shrimp are wrapped in a long white noodle. Usually served with...mmm, soy sauce!!*
"I dunno, Kei...teachers can do some pretty nasty stuff," Yukari said, worried.
"Maybe, but I doubt I'll get anything worse than a detention. Hey, don't worry okay? Besides, there are other things to fret about!" Kei reminded. Yukari nodded, deciding to dismiss the issue.
"So, practice today, right?" Yukari asked. Kei nodded with a grin. "You seem to really look forward to it!" she commented.
"Yeah, well, I decided that if I worried about how well I would do, it'd totally throw me off." Kei explained. "Besides, basketball is meant to be fun, ne?" she asked.
"Sure is, from how you talk about it!" Yukari exclaimed. "Oh yeah, and you remember that Ran guy who came along Friday?" she asked. Kei made a face before nodding. "Well, turns out he really is the new Ryonan player, and what a player he is!! he's already the second favorite on the team next to Sendoh!" she informed.
"Woah, second to Sendoh?? So, he's more popular than...argh...what's-his-face...Koshino??" Kei said, temporarily forgetting the guy's name. Yukari nodded, confirming Kei's guess. "Wow, guess he is good," she muttered, not seeming to give it much thought.
"Aren't you worried though, that he might also be better than you??" Yukari asked, amazed at how lightly Kei took the situation. Kei shook her head.
"Nah, I'm not worried. There's not too much to be worried about! Sure, he seems good enough, but that's not all that counts in my book!" Kei informed with a smirk. She knew she could beat that guy-hands down. He didn't have half the competitive fire of any of Kanagawa's five-star members, nevermind her. "We'll just see how good this Ran guy is at the practice game!!" Kei decided.
"Miyazaki, cover Sakuragi!!!" Akagi roared across the court as they practiced. Kei nodded and immediately got into Sakuragi's path as he dribbled the ball. She cursed as he was just able to pass by her defenses and dunk the ball.
"Damn," she muttered as they started up again, running to her place.
"Miyazaki, if you want that defense position, you have to do better!!" Akagi reminded. She looked over and nodded.
"She can't do it," a bored voice said to the side. Kei looked over to see Rukawa, and she glared at him. She'd show him just how she could do this!
The same thing happened, and again and again she wasn't able to block Sakuragi. She gritted her teeth the third time, and saw how aggravated everyone was getting. They thought she would be good as a defensive player, and so, she would be on the starting line up. But now, Akagi seemed to be getting second thoughts, and considered pulling her from the starting team if she couldn't do any better.
Wiping the sweat from her brow, Kei put on a determined face. This was getting stupid. She should be able to take on Sakuragi of all people. He should NOT have been able to get pass her, and she would prove it.
She saw Sakuragi get ready for his usual slam dunk. Kei got into his way yet again, and this time, she more than ready. Sakuragi's style was a bit unorthodox, but she still had a way of getting the ball from him. She watched his movements, and for the split second the ball left his hand, she shot forward, and stole it, dribbling and running a bit before passing it to Miyagi. Miyagi was able to get it to Rukawa, who immediately shot it from the 3-point line.
"THAT is what I'm talking about!" Akagi approved as they took a break. Sakuragi was still a bit stunned, amazed that the girl could actually steal the ball from him, of all people. Rukawa was in a similar state, except his mouth was hanging down and his eyes bulging out.
"So, Miyazaki, can actually play well," Akagi commented. Ayako, who was next to him nodded.
"Told you so. She's one of the best female players I've seen, and actually exceptional for even a guy!" she commented as she watched the players talk and chat casually.
"Hey, Miyazaki, I heard from Mitsui that you met than Ran guy from Ryonan," Koshino commented as Kei reached for her bottled water. Rukawa sat a bit off to the distance, staring straight ahead, just waiting for the break to end.
"Yeah, I met him...Wasn't that great of an experience, though..." Kei muttered.
"Strange thing is...why would he come specifically to see you?" Mitsui wondered.
"I dunno, but I don't want to see him again!" Kei replied angrily.
"And why not? It would seem as if he was interested you, in more ways than one, might I say!" Mitsui joked with a laugh. Kei frowned, a slight blush tingeing her cheeks.
"Baka!! No way would he be looking for such a thing! If he tried, I'd kick his ass to the moon!" Kei seethed, gulping down some water.
"Not before you did something else to him," Mitsui said suggestively. Kei, eyes wide, spit the water from her mouth, pelting Mitsui straight in the face. O.O
"Uh oh...oops?" Kei grinned sheepishly, watching Mitsui wipe the water away with a towel, a poisoned face replacing the teasing one he had just been wearing. "Ahh, sumimasen!!" Kei said, trying not to laugh. Sure, it was unintentional, but it was funny also.
"Ok, guys!! Back to practice!!! I want everyone to complete 10 shots at that basket before you leave!! Get to it!!" Akagi barked, and everyone jogged over. Kei was halfway there when she felt a familiar someone bump into her again. Looking up for a second, she saw Rukawa, but now, now he was glaring like hell!!
"Eep! What in the world did I do to get that glare??" Kei wondered as she waited for her turn. She made her shots, but she wasn't exactly interested in them at the moment. What really puzzled her was the third degree Rukawa was giving her. What in the world was his deal!?!?
"So, what happened to get him so peeved??" Yukari asked, looking at her friend curiously as Kei told her about 'the glare'. Kei shrugged, brow furrowing. Kei, Yukari, and Ayako were at Yukari's house, studying. Nobunaga was out with Maki and the others.
"I have no clue! He just walked by me and when I looked up, he was glaring like I pissed in his food or something!!" Kei grumbled, clenching her fist. That guy was soo irritating!!
"Hmmm...well, what were you just doing then?" Yukari asked, putting her pen down, temporarily forgetting the calculus homework.
"Welll..." Kei said, trying to recall the events. "We had just broke for a break, when Kogure asked about that Ran guy. Then, grrr, Mitsui(!!) started saying that he came to see me for multiple reasons!! I retorted, and so did he, then we went back to practice, and that's when Rukawa glared at me!" Kei explained. "Huh?? What's so funny??" Kei asked, seeing the beaming face of Ayako
"Oh...I see! Well, it's sorta obvious!! Rukawa is jealous!!" Ayako pointed out. Kei was a bit puzzled.
"J-jealous?? Over what??" Kei asked, not quite understanding Ayako's point.
Ayako sighed. Yes, Kei was a great basketball player, student, friend, and all-around athlete, but her tomboyish-ness really hindered her knowledge of first-hand social issues. "He's jealous over you of course!! Don't you see? He must have overhead Mitsui and the others teasing you, and so, he got jealous that some guy was giving you this attention!!" Ayako explained.
"Oh...I see!" Yukari exclaimed. "Wait...but then, that would mean Rukawa..." Ayako and Yukari blanched, then stared at Kei, who had caught on.
"H-hey!! You guys are going waay too overboard with this!! It can't be what you think!! It's NOT what you think! Rukawa just must be angry about something I said about him, or just angry at me in general. There is absolutely NO jealousy going on here!!!" Kei stammered, trying to turn the situation around.
"Suuuure!' Ayako teased, smirking.
"Oh, Kei...how cute!! Your first boyfriend!!" Yukari exclaimed, smiling. Kei blushed, even though she tried not to.
"We ARE NOT dating, you guys!! We are team mates on Shohoku's basketball team and that is it!! You guys overreact!" Kei accused angrily.
"Ok, ok, cool down. We were just joking, Kei. But really, there really aren't any other reasons for Rukawa to have acted the way he did." Ayako mused.
"Yeah, well, I hope not to go through that shit again!!" Kei sighed. This was getting way out of hand...she had to get things settled.
Finished!! W00t!!!!
Well, the next chapter will show a chance encounter with Ran while Ayako and Yukari dragged Kei to the mall for fun. They'll also bump into various Slam Dunk characters, so craziness might possibly ensue.
Also, Kei gets humiliated and vows a dark, dark revenge on the perpetrator!!! Who will it be?? Ran? Rukawa? Or someone completely different???