TITLE: EXTRA-ORDINARY LOVE QUADRANGLE
( ayami – sakuragi - haruko - rukawa - ayami )
PURPOSE OF WRITING: Tralalalalala…tralalalala….tralalalalala…..tralalalalalaaaaaaa….
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Slamdunk or any of its characters……don't sue me……^_^
* Author's notes:
[my comments] " their lines"
(the situation) no "" and italicized means their thoughts
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
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Here's the next chap….print it too so that you'll waste your ink on something senseless like this fic….HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!
* Now, on with my story, shall we…… happened before their game with Ryonan which means, it is after their game with Kainan……whatever…….just read if you want to……
CHAPTER 11: Hidden Feelings
There are so many things I cannot say
When I look into your eyes
Maybe you'll reject me
And shatter all my pride
Each day my love grows stronger
But I won't let you know
There's way too much inside my heart
That I'm afraid to show
Every time I see you
Looking the other way
The pain cuts me like a dagger
Leaving a wound that's hard to cure
I'd hold you for a lifetime
If you would only take my hand
I'd love you like no other
But I'm afraid you won't give me a chance
So I'll just dream of us together
Of how good it could have been
And I will keep this secret love
You could have within me……
AYAMI
It's been three days since Sakuragi-kun's special training started. Kogure-sempai said that he had been learning very fast. Of course! What would you expect from a tensai right?
I don't know but maybe, I've really fallen for him. I mean, who wouldn't be? He was the very first friend I ever had here in Shohoku. He was my savior remember? He was always making me laugh and protecting me from that bakemono. He believed in me during our practice game. He IS a great basketball player. He's everything!
But, he likes Haruko-chan. I would give ANYTHING to replace her. She could be so naïve sometimes. Isn't it obvious that Sakuragi-kun's head-over-heels in love with her?! And isn't it obvious that I like him?! I mean I had ALWAYS been there for him.
I REALLY hate this…
SAKURAGI
It's been three days since I had my special training and so far, all I can say is that I'm really a tensai.
NYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I have to thank Gori and Megane-kun for taking their time on teaching me. Ayami-chan was really nice too. She always comes over during my trainings and brings some food.
I wish Haruko-san would be more like her.
But, it's not that I like Ayami-chan better than Haruko-san……that will never happen, believe me. It's just that, Haruko-san is still infatuated over that baka kitsune that she doesn't give that much attention to me. I mean, I don't even know what she saw on that baka! Sure he's a good player but I know I'm much better than him.
HARUKO
It's been three days since Sakuragi-kun had his special training and from what I've heard from onii-chan, he's improving really fast. I just can't help but smile. I knew from the first time I saw him play basketball that he'd be a really great player someday.
I haven't seen him much this past few days because I had been busy with schoolwork. But, I always see Ayami-chan visiting him so I just ask her. She seems hesitant to talk to me at first but I always manage to persuade her.
I wonder if she likes Sakuragi-kun? Well…I don't see any problem if she does. They actually make a good pair.
Hmmm…I wonder when will Rukawa-kun start noticing me……
I had always envied Ayami-chan because she gets to sit in front of him during their classes and she gets to talk to him because she's the assistant manager. I would do ANYTHING to be in her shoes even for a day…
RUKAWA
After that 'stupid' incident I experienced a few days ago, I immediately went to a psychiatrist. He suggested that I avoid any form of contact with do'ahou ononoko until I get over with this 'unnecessary' feeling that's troubling my sanity. I thought it would affect her in one way or another but, I was wrong. She didn't even seem to notice that I'm staying away from her.
She still gives me lunch during our break but she quickly goes away because she still has to meet the do'ahou. During our practices, she always had her attention on the do'ahou. When Sakuragi started his special training, she was also there to support him.
That do'ahou……making her his slave.
What's even more irritating is that do'ahou ononoko always looked like she's having the time of her life whenever that do'ahou was around.
Do'ahou….
~ FAST FORWARD: Later that afternoon ~
SAKURAGI
" Oi Gori! Is it okay if we take a rest first?"
Gori looked at me and, thank God, he agreed. He went out and asked me to come back after two hours. Of course, Ayami-chan was there, waiting for me to have a break. She was holding large container, which I assume, was full of goodies again.
" SUGOI SAKURAGI-KUN! You've really made a lot of improvement!"
" OF COURSE! I'M A TENSAI! NYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Then she also laughed with me. Then my stomach started to rumble.
" Oi Ayami-chan. Don't want to sound rude or anything but, do you want to go out and grab something to eat?"
Her face reddened." R…Really? You're as…asking ME to…to go out? Don't you like my cooking?"
She's really kawaii when she blushes…
" Iie……your cooking's just fine. I just want to eat something hot this time."
She blushed some more. Then her face lit up. "HA…Hai!"
I smiled and grabbed her.
" YOSH! LET'S GO NOW! YOU'RE REALLY LUCKY THAT YOU WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO EAT WITH A TENSAI! NYAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!"
AYAMI
SAKURAGI-KUN ASKED ME OUT!!! Maybe I do have a chance after all……
After a few minutes of walking and talking, we went inside this place called Danny's [I just read this place from other fanfics]. There, he ordered A LOT of food. He ate while I just watched him.
I still can't believe I'm here with him. I've dreamt of this for a thousand times already. Of course, it would have been nicer if he sometimes stop eating and talk to me but I'm fine with this right now. At least, he's spending time with me and only me.
After 30 min. of non-stop eating, he finally felt full. I couldn't believe it. There must be 50 bowls in front of me. I couldn't help but smile.
After that, he asked me if I would like to take a stroll around town because it was still too early to go back. Of course, I agreed. We talked and talked about a lot of things when he abruptly stopped and looked the other way. He flinched and he seemed a little too angry. When I turned to look, I frowned.
SAKURAGI
KUSO…. Haruko-san and that baka kitsune…
With that, I dragged Ayami-chan away. I can't stand to look at those two any longer.
HARUKO
THIS IS MY LUCKY DAY!!! I was walking around town when I bumped into…guess who?
Yep! RUKAWA-KUN! I just couldn't believe my luck!
I asked him what he was doing here and showed me a brown paper bag. I was going to ask him what was inside when I noticed that he was looking the other way. I saw that his eyes were really glaring at whoever he was looking at. When I turned to look, I couldn't believe my eyes. It was Sakuragi-kun and Ayami-chan!
I was really surprised. I didn't know they were going out. Both of them seem to be very happy. I was about to call their attention when Sakuragi-kun saw us. His expression changed. Ayami-chan also looked at us then she frowned.
Suddenly, Sakuragi-kun grabbed her and walked away very fast.
Hmmm….maybe they want to have a secret relationship?
But I'm their friend! They shouldn't keep something important like this from me. That is so unfair!
MATTE!! Maybe Rukawa-kun knows something.
When I turned around to ask him if he knows anything about this, he was nowhere to be found.
So much for hoping…
RUKAWA
What is that do'ahou ononoko doing with that do'ahou?! ?!
This is really pissing me off and that's the one feeling I hate most right now…getting pissed of for no apparent reason. It's not like I'm jealous of that do'ahou. In the first place, I don't have the right to be jealous and there's no reason for me to be jealous because I DON'T LIKE THAT DO'AHOU ONONOKO.
Great! Reverse psychology.
Shut up! Stupid conscience……
I was planning to ask Gori's sister if she knew anything about this but, confusion was also written all over her face. I decided to leave her there because I was afraid that she'd bug me for answers.
~ After 10 min of walking in silence ~
AYAMI
I didn't know how we ended up in the park. All I know is, Sakuragi-kun just grabbed me in the hand and started to walk away really fast. He was really angry that time.
After walking around aimlessly, we decided to take a rest on one of the benches at the park. There, we sat in silence. The only sound I could hear is his sighs. Finally, I can't take in any more depressing aura coming from him so I decided to break that long, agonizing silence.
" Anou……Sakuragi-kun. Are you okay?"
He just sighed. Judging from the way he sighed, I knew he was not okay.
" You could talk to me you know. We're friends, right?" Yeah right. Friends.
" I don't even know why I'm still hoping that Haruko-san would someday notice me. It's obvious that I don't stand a chance against that baka. Might as well give up and be dumped again for the 51st time…… "
Then just give up! Can't you see I'm here?!
I felt the urge to say that to him but I just sighed. Then, I gave him the most unusual advice a girl could give to a guy whom she has crush on.
" Sure you have been dumped more times than any other guy out there but what difference does that make? We are still young. We talk like we know what's going on but we don't. We're really young and we're gonna screw-up a lot before we can really say that we already know everything. We're going to keep changing our minds and sometimes, even our hearts. And through all that, the only thing we could do is to be patient and to try our best to cope up with reality and change it to suit our needs. I have been doing that all my life. Don't let yourself feel so angry and hopeless that you stop loving. Because one day you'll wake up from that feeling, and the person you love will be gone."
He just stared at me.
I'm such a stupid, idiotic liar. Giving him advices on why not to give up when I am actually hoping for the other thing. I really, truly, 100% suck……
SAKURAGI
What did she say?!?! I really can't understand anything she said….
" Sakuragi-kun, what I meant was, don't give up. There's still a lot of time. Don't let that bakemono get in your way." Oh….now I finally understood! Ayami-chan is a really good friend.
" C'mon! Stop sulking already. A true tensai doesn't mope about silly things like that because a tensai always gets his girl, ne?"
I smiled. " Of course! NYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!" I felt so good after hearing those encouragements from Ayami-chan.
" Sakuragi-kun! Ayami-chan!"
It was Haruko-san. She came out from one of the bushes behind us. I blushed.
Did she hear everything?!
HARUKO
After hearing those words from Ayami-chan, I decided that I would never give up on Rukawa-kun no matter what!
But, I still can't understand why she's telling those to Sakuragi-kun so I thought I'd go over and ask them. [She's really slow!]
" Hey! What was that talk all about? And who's the lucky girl?" Both of them stared at me.
Ayami-chan spoke," You mean you heard everything but you still don't get it?!"
" What do you mean?"
She let out an exasperated sigh and rolled her eyes.
What?! What did I do?!
Then Sakuragi-kun suddenly spoke, "Anou…Haruko-san. Ayami-chan was just…uhmm…practicing her lines for her…ummm……speech. Yes! She was practicing her speech and she asked me to listen to it because I'm a tensai, ne Ayami-chan?"
She stared at him for a minute then nodded. I smiled.
" Gomen! I thought you were giving Sakuragi-kun a love advice. Gomen nasai!"
Then Sakuragi-kun laughed. " NYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! A TENSAI DOESNT NEED LOVE ADVICES BECAUSE A TENSAI DOESN'T EXPERIENCE LOVE PROBLEMS! NYAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
HARUKO & AYAMI
"…………¬.¬'……………¬.¬'…………………"
AYAMI
I couldn't believe Haruko-chan's this…slow on the uptake. My advice was practically yelling her name but still, she did not get it.
PATHETIC.
I can't believe I actually advised Sakuragi-kun not to give up on her. He's already kind of slow too so, if he pairs up with her….
I can't believe this day! It all started just fine and it ended like this. DRATS!
Then, Sakuragi-kun spoke…shouted actually, "AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! THE TENSAI'S GOING TO BE LATE!!!!!! GORI WOULD KILL ME!!!"
We all looked at our watches and he was right. He waved goodbye and ran so fast, the ground actually produced smoke and left a trail of dust flying everywhere.
HARUKO & AYAMI
"…………¬.¬'……………¬.¬'…………………"
HARUKO
Now I'm left alone with Ayami-chan, I can finally ask her the questions that have been bothering me.
"Anou…Ayami-chan. I don't know how to say this but I would like to know if…are you…and Sakuragi-kun…dating?"
I saw her blush.
Hmmm….
" Well, I saw you two together and when you saw me, both of you ran away. I thought you might be hiding something. And I have also observed that the both of you had also been spending too much time together."
" You…you got it all wrong. We're just friends, nothing more. And…we ran because….because Sakuragi-kun …. ummm…suddenly felt…felt like…he needed to go to the bathroom. YES! He needed to go to the bathroom because….he….he ate a lot for lunch."
I couldn't help but giggle. " WHAT?!"
Ayami-chan laughed. "HA! HA! HA! HA! You heard it. He suddenly felt releasing something out of this world. He tried to suppress it but his stomach failed him."
Then I laughed while Ayami-chan was just looking at me. After that, I stopped because my tummy's already aching.
" But, why are you with him? He's supposed to be practicing, ne?"
" Can't he take a rest?"
" I suppose he could…"
" There's my answer."
There was a long pause after that. She was just fiddling with her shirt while looking at me occasionally.
" Do you…do you still have any more questions?"
" HAI! Anou….do you like him? Sakuragi-kun, I mean. You're always with him and I can see that you really care for him and --"
I saw her blush.
She likes him….
" You really don't understand, do you? About Sakuragi-kun's feelings for you…." Ayami-chan said suddenly.
" What?! We're just friends. You don't have to worry about me. And besides, I have someone else that I like."
" Baka…"
I was too stunned to reply. I felt my eyes getting hot and wet.
Ayami-chan just called me BAKA….
" Oi! Don't cry. Go…gomen. It's not you I'm calling a baka. It's….me. I'm a baka."
" Iie….something just caught in my eye."
Whew! I thought it was me.
" Oh….I thought you were crying."
I looked at my watch.
I still have time to ask her another question…..
"Anou…is there something going on between you and Rukawa-kun?"
" What the -- WHERE DID YOU GET THAT SILLY IDEA?!"
I frowned, recalling how Rukawa-kun's eyes looked like when he saw the two of them. " It just popped into my head. So……what's your answer?"
She stared disbelievingly at me then laughed, "HA! HA! HA! Are you out of your mind?! There's NOTHING going on between us and there will NEVER be! Not even in my dreams! Honestly, I thought better of you Haruko-chan but – HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! You actually thought something would happen between us! ME AND THAT BAKEMONO?! HA! HA! HA! HA!"
I sighed.
I knew I shouldn't have asked her.
Then I remembered that I have to go home immediately and study for an upcoming exam so I said goodbye to Ayami-chan who was still laughing.
This is so humiliating!
AYAMI
I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING! I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING! I CAN'T STOP LAUGH– HUH?! She's gone. Now I can stop laughing.
I sat down on the bench and sighed.
Me and that bakemono together?! Where did she get that idea?! THAT would only happen when the world comes to an end. I sighed.
I can't see why Sakuragi-kun likes her so much. Sure she's pretty and all that but she's also pretty dense. I sighed again.
I wonder if I should go and follow Sakuragi-kun? I suddenly remembered my advice to him.
Never give up huh? Should I also follow that? I sighed again.
" If you sigh one more time, everything here will die."
What the --
What is The Bakemono doing here?! Is this annoy-the-hell-out-of-Ayami day?! And he TALKED to me?! And HOW is death connected to my sighing?!?!?!?! I'm just INHALING more air than what is necessary and ------
Oh…..
BAKA BAKEMONO!!!!!
RUKAWA
I HEARD EVERYTHING. FROM THE START TILL THE END. EVERYTHING.
I was cycling home when I saw the two of them come over here. I hid behind the bushes and listened to them. I was just curious. No other reason.
" Ayami…" I realized it was my first time to call her by her name.
" Wow….I didn't know you know my name. I'm VERY honored. This means SOOO much to me." She said this in a drawling and very irritating voice.
" Do'ahou…."
" Go away. Can't you see I'm thinking here?"
She didn't even bother to look and acknowledge my presence.
How very sweet of her.
I placed my bike beside the bench she's sitting on and stood in front of her.
" Why HIM?"
Slowly, she looked up and gazed straight at me. It was just a look, not the usual glare she imparts upon seeing me. I can see that her eyes were tired.
" THAT is none of your business. Just go away, to the gym for example and shoot some hoops or to your house and sleep or do whatever you like. Just go REALLY far away from me, ok?" She sighed, and then looked at the children playing across the park.
I clenched my fists, then reached out and pushed her, causing her to fall off the bench and went down with my bike. She screamed, which startled some of the kids and some passers-by.
" Dizzy……"
They all nodded and continued whatever they were doing. Meanwhile, do'ahou ononoko just looked at me, and stood up. I thought she's going to punch me but she just dusted herself up then sat down again on the bench. After that, she sighed as if nothing happened.
I was getting annoyed at her unusual behavior. Usually, she should have exploded with just the sight of me but now, after everything I've done, she's still calm and composed. It was really an infuriating sight.
" Do'ahou……"
" Hey, I want to be depressed. Can you just go and bother someone else? Look, there are kids over there. Go and terrorize them. Or if you don't want kids, there are some old people over there. Annoy them for all I care. Or if you like giddy girls, there's a bunch of them around here somewhere. Flirt with them or ask them to marry you or something. Or if you prefer guys, go ahead. I won't hold you back. In fact, I would even support you by making huge banners and even hiring a band to celebrate your 'new life'. Go and let loose your true self and be merry with them. Just scuttle away and mind your own boring and useless existence."
I gritted my teeth so hard, I thought all of it would break. Then I heard the people around me snickering.
Why can't they mind their own business?!
Then, I heard the person next to us play a very irritating song. It was the pathetic theme song of that pathetic huge boat which stars a pathetic guy and a more pathetic girl. I saw do'ahou ononoko cringed at first and after a while, she sighed.
This isn't you! You're supposed to hit her, or curse her, or shout at her, or kill her or do anything to her to make her beg for her life for listening to something ridiculous like that song! You should have done anything but not keeping quiet and sighing!
I slapped her. Cmon…..stop sulking already.
She recoiled a little, blinked then sighed. Then, she lifted her eyes and looked at me.
"G-O A-W-A-Y!"
I slapped her again. I saw her clenched her fist. Good. That's right. Release everything.
" Why HIM?"
"What?!"
"You shouldn't waste your time on him."
"What are you saying? I really don't understand what you're talking about. And besides, you don't know anything about me so stop telling me what to do. Just leave me alone ok? Sheesh….when did you become this talkative? And WHY can't you register in that puny little brain of yours to mind your own business?!?!?! Frankly, I'm getting tired of saying that to you. "
"Do'ahou ononoko…"
I slapped her again which caused her cheek to redden so much.
" That's it!"
With that, she stood up and punched me on the stomach. I fought back, for the first time. I shoved her back and slightly kick her. I tried my best not to hurt her seriously. People gasped and gathered around us.
" Bakemono -- "
Her left fist went flying and landed on my face. People cheered. Do'ahou……
" What the hell's wrong with you?! WHY DO YOU KEEP ON BUGGING ME?!?!?!"
Her other fist hit me on the stomach again which made me stumble back. Again, people cheered. Do'ahou……
I paused to breathe some air, and then kicked her. She barked in pain, but then punched me a few more times on different parts of my body. Then I saw a tear run down her cheek but she quickly wiped it away.
" You're really one heartless bakemono! Imagine, you had the nerve to hurt me physically even if I am a girl?!"
After that, she stopped. She was breathing so hard. Her sea-blue eyes were sparkling again. Life was back in those eyes.
Mission accomplished.
" This is all your fault. You provoked me Bakemono."
The people agreed while cheering for her. Meanwhile, girls came running from nowhere and started tending my wounds while asking Ayami to fight with them.
" Che! I don't want to waste my time on bimbos like you. I have better things to do you know…."
I glared at her and she glared back at me. Although my whole body was aching from all the punches I received from her, I was not mad at her.
She's back to normal. She's the same girl as before. Alive and carefree.
" Baka…..Next time we meet, I'll get back at you Bakemono!" she muttered, before turning around and started to leave.
People made way for her, afraid that she might snap back to her violent mode again. Then they all returned to their humdrum lives. As for me, I stood up, got my bike, and left those girls staring at me. Then they all sighed and started talking among themselves how cute I was and they started plotting schemes on hot to get back at do'ahou ononoko.
BAKA……
Before going home, I decided to play basketball first. Our match against Ryonan is nearing and I have to make sure I'm fit to beat the smile out of that Sendoh.
While I was nearing the gym, I saw Ayami…cheering for that do'ahou. I sighed. I actually SIGHED.
This feeling is really getting worse everyday. Better consult a psychiatrist again.
I couldn't erase the one thought that entered my mind during that time….
Why do you like him?
HARUKO
After studying, I decided to go and watch Sakuragi-kun practice. While I was nearing the gym, I saw Rukawa-kun. Although he was full of bruises, he's still so kawaii!!!
Wonder where he got them…..
My heart skipped and I began blushing furiously. Then, I noticed that he was looking intently at the figure in the gym doors. It was a girl. When I studied her carefully, I realized that it was Ayami-chan. Then, Rukawa-kun sighed and cycled away. That's when I understood everything. I sighed.
Why do you like her?
SAKURAGI
Ayami-chan suddenly appeared in front of the gym full of bruises. Gori and I stopped practicing and asked her what happened. She said that she had a fight with some of kitsune's fans.
Che! Baka kitsune. I'll make sure I get back at you tomorrow.
Megane-kun treated her wounds and after that, she stayed and cheered for me. Then, I noticed that Haruko-san was just outside. I was about to call her when I noticed that she's looking at Rukawa. DAMN THAT BAKA KITSUNE!
I sighed.
Why do you like him?
AYAMI
After the fight that bakemono started, I decided that I'd just go and watch Sakuragi-kun. To tell you the truth, I actually felt good after that incident. It's as if I released all the tension inside me. But, I'll never forgive him for hurting and embarrassing me in front of all those people. I'll get back at him for sure!
AH! MY REVENGE WILL BE REALLY SWEET. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
When Sakuragi-kun saw me, he stopped playing and asked me what happened. I couldn't help but smile. Of course, I didn't tell him the truth because it would just make him lose his concentration. After that, Kogure-sempai tended my wounds. Then, I just stayed there and cheered for him. Then, I saw him look outside. I already had a good guess who was it that he saw. When I turned to take a look, I was right. It was Haruko-chan. I sighed.
Why do you like her?
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So……what do you think? Lot of sighing eh? And it's a little bit more serious and somewhat very sappy. GOMEN NASAI!!!! ~_^ Sorry too if Rukawa's a little bit (or very) OOC……its just hard to make him act like a cold person all the time. BTW, I made the poem above. Sorry if you don't like it. I just thought it matches this chapter. DID YOU LIKE IT?????? And I don't have anything against "Titanic", ok?
I will be uploading my next chap maybe next, next week (as if somebody cares) because I'll have my final exams on Oct. 14-19 (actually, 16,18 & 19 BUT I've got to review, ne?). Wish me luck k?
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