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Author's Note: Thank you for all the reviews. Thank you Bel-chan for being my beta reader cum assistant writer. Love you so much. Anyway, here's chapter 2. . . Enjoy!

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/ indicates Yukiko's thoughts /

// indicates Akira's thoughts //

/// indicates Belle's thoughts///

*indicates Rukawa's thoughts*

~ indicates Koshino's thoughts ~

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Chapter 2

'Belle-chan, why did you pull me away?' Yukiko asked.

'You were going to fight with Rukawa obviously I had to pull you away. Do you really hate him so much?'

'I don't hate him. I just dislike him. He keeps on challenging Akira.'

'Wait, who's Akira?'

'Akira's my older brother. He is in Ryonan High. He is the best. He taught me all the basketball skills I know. I've a picture of him,' Yukiko replied, taking out a photo of Akira doing a lay up with 2 opponents blocking him.

'What's with his hair? He looks like Sonic the Hedgehog,' Belle remarked. /// is having spiky hair the 'in' thing in Japan now?///

'No, he doesn't!' Yukiko exclaimed. Belle rolled her eyes.

'You're siding with him because he is your brother. Are you in love with him?' teased Belle.

'You are asking me to commit incest with Akira?' Yukiko's eyes widened in shock 'Let's go to the canteen. I'm hungry,' Yukiko said, changing the subject, as she tugged Belle along. /Why did my heart beat furiously when Belle asked if I'm in love with Akira?/

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(ring~ring~ring)

'Moshi, moshi. Otou-san, you want me to come home early for dinner? Iie. I refuse to, I have to practice tonight. They have just returned form America? Alright, I'll be home for dinner tonight.' *this is my chance to ask them all about the NBA *

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(ring~ring~ring)

'Otou-san, I was about to call you. May I go to my friend's house for dinner? Why? I really want to go-okay, okay, Otou-san, don't whine. All right, I'll go with you. But you must allow me to go to my friend's house tomorrow. Okay, see you tonight then,' Belle said before cutting off the line.

'So, are you coming to my house?' Yukiko asked.

'No. My father wants me to be home for dinner. Gomen, Yukiko-chan. However, I can go to your house tomorrow.'

'Okay, see you tomorrow then. Bye Belle-chan!' /Since Belle's not coming to my house, I might as well go to Ryonan High./

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'Akira, you were awesome!' Koshino said, ' With you around we'll definitely get into IH.'

'Hopefully so,' Akira replied, think of Shohoku, ' We need to intensify our training. I don't want to lose to Shohoku again.'

'Akira!' A voice shouted. The duo stopped talking and turned around.

'Yukiko? Why are you here?' Akira asked, walking towards her.

'I want to play an one-on-one with you,' said Yukiko, holding out a basketball.

'Akira, I didn't know you have a girlfriend,' Koshino winked, nudging him. Yukiko's face did an impression of a ripe tomato.

'She is not my girlfriend, Koshino. She is my imoto.'

'You imoto? I didn't know you have such a cute sister.'

'Don't praise her. She'll get big headed.'

'Hey!' Yukiko exclaimed, throwing the ball at Akira's face. Akira caught the ball just before it hit his face.

'Not fast enough,' he remarked, flashing a cute smile, ' Koshino, you want to join us for a game?'

'Alright. The loser treats the winners to a meal,' Koshino said, looking at Yukiko. ~this should be a piece of cake~

'Get your money ready Koshino,' Yukiko said.

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'Otou-san, where are we going for dinner?' Belle asked.

'At my buddy, Nishiro's house . The dinner is starting at 6.30p.m.'

'What?! Otou-san, it's now 6.15p.m. We are going to be late!'

'No fear, darling. Nishiro stays opposite us.'

'You mean he's our neighbour?'

'Yes. Now let's go.' Belle and her father left the house and arrived at Nishiro's house. /// Rukawas' residence? Could it be. . . ///

'Welcome Takeshi, it's good to see you again,' said Nishiro as they shook hands.

'Kon'nichiwa, Rukawa-san,' Belle said politely, bowing deeply.

'Belle, the last time I saw you, you were only 5 foot tall. Now you are even taller than me! Which school are you in now?'

'I'm now in Shohoku High.'

'That's the same school my son's going to and me, when I was your age. Let me introduce you to my son, Kaede!' ///Kaede? Isn't that Rukawa's name? Oh no! Could it be ???/// Belle's heart lodged in her throat. /// if it's really him then what should I do?/// She lowered her head and look at the ground.

'Takeshi and Belle, meet my son, Rukawa Kaede.' Belle took a deep breath and looked up. /// Oh my God! It really is Kaede!///

'You are the girl at the basketball court.' Kaede said abruptly. Belle nodded shyly.

'Kaede, don't be rude to our guests!' his Father reprimanded him.

'Sorry. I'm Rukawa Kaede,' he said before strolling off.

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'Koshino, how can you lose to a girl?' teased Akira, 'looks like you need a lot of practice.'

'It's not my fault that I lose. She is your sister and she has learnt most of your skills.'

'Anyway, today's dinner will be on Koshino,' Yukiko said happily, not wanting to cook.

'Fine, but please, don't order expensive food. I can't afford it.'

'Akira, where shall we go?' Yukiko asked

'Any place is fine with me. How about home?'

'Home?' Yukiko and Koshino said as the same time.

'Yes, We'll buy groceries now and Yukiko can cook at home.'

'Not fair!' Yukiko protested.

'I'm the overall winner so I shall decide,' Akira smirked

'I support Akira,' Koshino immediately said.

'Bullies!,' Yukiko said, but still followed them to the Supermarket.

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'Belle-chan, did you enjoy your meal?' Miyuki, Kaede's mother asked.

'Yes. Your cooking is great, even better than my mom's!' Belle exclaimed.

'I'm glad that you've enjoyed your meal. Would like to go for a walk with Kaede?'

'Sure, if he doesn't mind.'

'I'm sure he doesn't mind. Kaede, you wouldn't mind right?' Miyuki asked, facing Kaede and flashing him a you-better-not-mind look.

'Do I have a choice?' Kaede asked coldly.

'No. So why don't the two of you get going now?' Miyuki said. Kaede stood up, without waiting for Belle, he left the house. Poor Belle had to run after him.

'Do you have to walk so fast?' Belle asked, annoyed that Kaede is giving her a black face. Kaede stopped abruptly.

'To tell you the truth, I do not wish to walk with you,' said Kaede. Belle stared hard at Kaede. /// Why is he so mean? Fine, since he is mean, I won't be nice to him either. ///

'Alright, you can just leave me alone. I thought you were interested in finding more about Yukiko,' said Belle. Kaede's eyes widened.

'How is Yukiko related to Sendoh Akira (refer to chapter 1)?' asked Kaede, really wanting to know.

'Why should I bother to tell you?'

'I'll do anything if you tell me how Yukiko's related to Akira.'

'You sure?'

'Don't let me repeat myself,' hissed Kaede

'Fine,' Belle paused, ' Yukiko is Akira's sister.'

'You sure?'

'Yukiko said so herself.'

'Oh. So how's life in America?'

'well. it's very nice,' replied Belle, not knowing what else to say. Rukawa sweat dropped and rolled his eyes.

'Nice? Is that all you can say?'

'Gomen, Otou-san hardly let me go out with my friends. The only time I'm allow to leave home is when there's school or when there's a basketball match.'

'Oh. Do you play basketball?'

'Iie. I'm not a sports person. I can't run, jump or play any kind of sports, but I'm very observant,' said Belle, proud of herself. /// Finally, I can talk to Rukawa./// 'I'm as good as a coach. I can teach people how to play basketball.' she continued.

'Mendokuso! (something like irritating )' Kaede bellowed, couldn't stand her talking anymore. Belle's eyes widened with shock. Tears filled her eyes.

'Gomen ne,' Belle cried as she ran home. *shit! What have I done?*

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'Yukiko-chan, you are such a good cook,' Koshino praised, amazed that Yukiko is good in both basketball and cooking.

'Of course,' Akira said, ' I've personally trained her in the finer art of cooking for me.'

'Don't you take all the credit,' Yukiko said as she snatched up a frying pan and 'bonked' hard him on the head, flattening his spikes.

'What did you do that for?!' snapped Akira, ' It took me hours to do my hair!!!'

'Are you sure it took you only hours?' Yukiko retorted, ' I bet it takes you days. Oh no! I've never seen you wash your hair before! The gel on your hair must be ancient!'

'Hah! That's only because I bathe in school. Koshino can be my witness.' The siblings turned and stared hard at Koshino. Cold sweat broke out on Koshino's forehead. ~ What am I doing to do? If I side with Akira, I wont get to eat Yukiko's cooking any more. But if I side with Yukiko, Akira will skin me alive during trainings ~ 'Koshino, you will be my witness right?' asked Akira with a sly smile.

'Koshino dear, if you side with me, I'll cook you 3 meals a day,' Yukiko said, smiling sweetly.

'I.' Koshino hedged.

'Koshino, you will side with me right?' Akira pressed.

'Shut up, Hedgehog!'

'Who are you calling a hedgehog?!'

'You! Sendoh Akira, otherwise known as Sonic the Hedgehog!' / Thank you Belle (refer to the top of this chapter)/

'Sonic? The cartoon character?'

'Hai.'

'Cool. I love Sonic. He is fast and I hope I can be as fast him.'

'Don't worry. Your speed is comparable to Sonic's.' Both Akira and Yukiko laughed.

Koshino sat at the dining table, eyes widened and a massive sweat drop found its way down his face ~ What's wrong with this pair of siblings? ~

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To be continued..

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For those who don't know whose Sonic:

Sonic is this Hedgehog that is blue in colour. He is fast, very fast. Maybe even faster than the road runner.

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