TITLE: EXTRA-ORDINARY LOVE QUADRANGLE
( ayami – sakuragi - haruko - rukawa - ayami )
PURPOSE OF WRITING: To FINISH what I began…YEY! At last… WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!! COOLNESS!!! ^_^v
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Slam Dunk or any of its character…don't sue me k? ^_^
* Now, on with my story, shall we…
CHAPTER 27: To Be With You
RUKAWA and AYAMI
It all felt like a dream…
Last night was simply…
Perfect.
~ Next day: Morning: Ayami's house ~
AYAKO
"So, where were you last night?"
"I tried to find you and Rukawa-kun after the dance but I couldn't find the both of you anywhere."
Ayami glanced up at me. Then she looked at Haruko-chan's questioning eyes. And then, she glanced at Rukawa who found this occasion the perfect time to enhance his socializing skills and went over to the rest of the guys.
"Well? We're waiting for an answer…"
"Uh…well…you see…we… I mean I…uh… decided to go home already. Rukawa escorted me back."
"But you could have said good-bye to us. Sakuragi-kun thought that Rukawa-kun kidnapped you."
"That's right. We had a hard time convincing him… good thing Haruko-chan said that she's already sleepy. That took his mind out of the situation."
"Oh…gomen."
I have this feeling that Ayami's hiding something from us…
"So, did something EXCITING happened to the two of you last night?"
"W-With Rukawa? Impossible. Associating Rukawa with the word 'exciting' is like associating the dead with the word 'lively'. He's as cold as a tundra… or even worse than that."
"C'mon. You two can tell me…"
"Ayako, you're here to discuss something with ojii-san about your upcoming games right? Therefore, you should just leave the past behind, right Haruko?"
"Ah…maybe. But I really don't mind YOU telling us anyth--"
"Nothing happened, ok? Zilch. Zero.
Nada. None. Empty set. I…I didn't even get close to him. Not even a
millimeter. Sheesh…"
"Fine. You don't have to be so defensive. It makes you look more…guilty."
"Whatever. I'll…I'll go and get the two of you something to drink. That way, it'll refresh your obviously polluted minds."
Ayami literally dashed out of the room and went straight to the kitchen.
Hmm…looks like I'll have a hard time finding out eh?
AYAMI
I think I'm going to stay here until ojii-san comes back…
I can't take anymore of their questions… they're too inquisitive!
I really can't tell them anything because I know they'll just make a big deal out of that one dance we had. And another reason is that…well…I want that memory to be special. And not telling it to anybody is one way to keep its… sacredness.
HARUKO
She's definitely hiding something…
"How about you Haruko-chan, did something happen between you and Sakuragi last night?"
"Ayako-san…"
"So SOMETHING happened… you're blushing!"
"No…nothing
happened. He just dropped me off at my house. That's all."
"Eh? Are you sure?"
"Well… he was about to say something to me but onii-chan came out then they began fighting."
"So, Sakuragi was about to confess but was interrupted by Akagi-sempai?"
"I didn't say he was going to confess! He was just about to say… something important."
"Hmmmm…you're too naïve, you know that?"
"Eh?! Y-You're just making something out of nothing. Sakuragi-kun and I are just… friends."
Ayako-san looked at me and then, she sighed.
"How about you? Did something happen between you and Miyagi-san?"
"Ara? Between us?"
"…………………………………"
"Well, since you asked…yes. He confessed to me again last night."
"Really? What did you say?"
"Of course I said no."
I stared at Ayako-san. No wonder Miyagi-san looks so sad today…
"Ne, Ayako-san, why did you do that?"
"Because… because I'm still not ready for a commitment."
"…………………………………………"
"But I told him to just wait and be patient. Who knows right?"
"But he's been waiting for you for a long while now. Don't you think it's about time you give him a chance?"
"Don't you think it's time for YOU to follow your own advice? You know, about Sakuragi…"
That caught me off guard. Ayako-san looked at me for a second, then left. I think she went to follow Ayami-chan in the kitchen.
Time to follow my own advice eh…?
~ Meanwhile, on the other side of the room ~
SAKURAGI
Kusou…
It's all Gori's fault…
If he didn't pop out of nowhere, Haruko-san would be my girlfriend now!
Kusou…
MIYAGI
Aya-chan broke my heart again…
WHY?!?!
But still… I would never give up!
NEVER!
RUKAWA
Why is everybody so silent…? Even that do'ahou's not making a fool out of himself today…
Why do I even care?
I should just take a rest and sleep…
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…!
MITSUI
(TV) "Why, Carlos Miguel… why????" "I'm
sorry, my lovely Cecilia, I'm sorry!"
"Leave him alone Lorea!" "But
Boris…he's the one I really love." "NOOOOOOOOO!"
Tsk. There's nothing on TV except corny soap operas.
And there's nothing here but a bunch of lovesick guys.
DING DONG!
I waited for anyone to get the door. After a few seconds, the doorbell rang again. I stood up and went out to open it. I saw Akagi's sister sitting on one corner looking like she's thinking about something. Ayako and Ayami-chan, on the other hand, was nowhere to be seen.
What's wrong with everybody? Is this the effect of that dance?
If yes, then it's a good thing I didn't go…
I unlocked the door and opened it. And there was Anzai-sensei and his wife.
ANZAI-SENSEI
ARA? Are we in the wrong house?
"Mitsui-kun. What are you doing here?"
"Anou…we're going to talk about our plans for the tournament today, right?"
"Oh? That's today?"
"Hai."
"Gomen. I forgot. HO! HO! HO!"
"Forgive my husband… he's just getting old. By the way, where's Ayami-chan? I need to talk to her about something… important."
"Um… I really don't… know. Everybody's busy doing their own thing."
"Hmmm…I guess I'll just go and check the kitchen. I'll just leave you with my husband then."
"Hai."
I gave one last look at my wife and then, she went to find Ayami-chan.
~ In the kitchen ~
AYAMI
"Ayako-san, how many times do I have to tell you that NOTHING happened?!"
"And how many times do I have to tell you that I don't believe you?!"
ARGH!!! Why haven't I realized before that Ayako's too nosy of other people's business???
"Anou…girls, is everything all right?"
I turned around and saw obaa-san in the doorway. She was holding a lot of groceries so I immediately helped her.
"Ah…everything's fine and dandy here. We were just discussing whether…um…it's going to rain today or not. Ne, Ayako-san?"
"Ha…hai."
"Oh…good. I thought the two of you were fighting."
"Ah…HAHAHAHAHA! A pretty girl like me would never result to violence…unlike Ayami-chan here."
"Yeah right… whatever."
"Um…Ayako-san, can you excuse me and Ayami-chan for a second? I have to say something important to her. Anyway, my husband's already having a meeting with the rest of the team in the living room."
"Uh…okay. I'll talk to you later Ayami-chan."
"Oh…okay."
I have a feeling something terrible is about to happen…
~
Meanwhile, back in the living room ~
RUKAWA
We were
busy discussing the different strategies were going to use for the tournament
when Mrs. Anzai excused Anzai-sensei.
Once out of earshot, Ayako-san told us that she thinks something's wrong. All of a sudden, they all huddled in one corner. Of course, being an 'anti-social jerk' that I am, I didn't join them. Instead, I remained in my position but I made sure that I could hear whatever they were talking about.
Half an hour passed until Ayami came back to the living room. They all turned around to look at her.
"You look so serious…care to tell us what they told you?" Ayako-san asked.
She stood still, her face frowning. She looked at everyone nervously while fiddling something in her hands.
"Ayami-chan?" Sakuragi called her name worriedly.
"Oi, are you okay?" Mitsui asked.
Ayami kept silent for several minutes. Everyone was beginning to feel anxious. Me, on the other hand, was beginning to feel annoyed. I was
about to stand up and leave when she spoke.
AYAMI
"Obaa-san received a letter this morning…"
I handed out the envelope to Ayako. She took it and the rest read it silently. I looked at Rukawa. He just sat there, not caring to take even a peek.
I don't
get to tell him after all…
"A-Ayami-chan…is this true?" Ayako
asked.
"Yes."
"But that
can't be. Half of the school year had already passed and--"
"I know."
Mitsui decided to joined in. "Well, can't you talk to him and --"
"No."
"So this means you're really --"
"Yes. Three days from now… it's written there right?"
I was about to take back the envelope when Rukawa snatched the envelope from Ayako's grip. He removed its contents, which were a plane ticket and a letter. He read it and after that, he looked at me with questioning eyes.
"My…my dad
sent me that. I'm…I'm leaving."
~ Later that evening ~
RUKAWA
"Dad
wants to make up for all the time he wasn't there for me so he decided to take
me back. I'm…I'm leaving a few days from now. Bad luck huh? Sheesh…I
wouldn't be here to support the team after all…gomen ne?"
Her words continuously rang in my head.
I just
couldn't accept it.
I just could not bear it.
I had to go away…
…to stay as distant from her as I can again.
I knew
this was bound to happen someday…I just never imagined it to happen now. Kuso…
~ The
Next Day: Morning: Basketball Practice ~
AYAKO
We were having our usual morning practice. The only
difference is that Haruko-chan is the one managing
the team today. I was busy planning everything for Ayami-chan's
farewell party after all. I was just about to finish listing down the food
we'll be having when Rukawa appeared in front of me
and handed me a gift.
ARE? It's not even my birthday today…
MIYAGI
NANI?!
I'm going to kill Rukawa…that back-stabbing traitor!
SAKURAGI
I didn't know that Lady Gori and that baka Kitsune has a relationship…
Poor Ryochin… no wonder he looks devastated these past few days…
HARUKO
Rukawa-kun and Ayako-san?!?!
But that can't be…
Poor Miyagi-san…and how about Ayami-chan?
MITSUI
Rukawa and Ayako?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Give me a break…
AYAMI
AYAKO?!?!?
AYAKO
Now THIS is getting creepy…
"I can't go. Give this to her."
Oh… it's not for me. Whew! Wait… did he just say… ack! I'm not supposed to be relieved then!
"What? You're NOT going to the party?!"
"Hn."
"But
Ayami-chan's leaving in two days!"
"I have better things to do."
"But...but--!"
ARGH! What's wrong with THIS guy?!
Can't he drop this icy personality, I-don't-care-about-her attitude even just this once???
What
about my plans of making this party a very memorable one for Ayami?!
"Let him do what he wants to do…"
I turned around and saw Ayami standing behind me and wearing this glum look on her face. She was holding a box full of her school stuff.
"A-Ayami-chan! Why are you here? You're not supposed to be here right? You have a meeting with the prin--"
"It's a good thing I passed by. You don't have to invite someone who doesn't want to be invited."
ARGH! What's wrong with THIS girl?
Can't she just drop the I-don't care-about-him act even just this once???
She's LEAVING, for crying out loud!
"You… you don't understand. Rukawa HAS to come. EVERYONE'S COMING. Got that?"
"I can't help it if he has better things to do, ne Rukawa?"
"……………………………………………………"
"But… but how about your farewell party?"
"It's okay if he doesn't attend it. Doesn't really matter… only important people were invited anyway."
"……………………………………………………"
"You know
what? In fact, I'd be happier if he doesn't come 'cause
that way, my party would be peaceful and livelier."
"Do'ahou ononoko."
I GIVE UP!
These two REALLY has a VERY complicated relationship.
RUKAWA
"It's okay if he doesn't attend it. Doesn't really matter…only important people were invited anyway."
If that makes you happy, fine. I won't go…do'ahou.
" I guess this will be the last time I'll see you then…Rukawa Kaede."
"……………………………………………………"
"Bye."
She gave
me one hurt look before turning around. I wanted to beat myself into a pulp.
Why did
I have to lie?
It's not as if it's her fault that she's leaving all of a sudden…
For the
first time in my life, I let my conscience call me an idiot.
AYAMI
BAKA…!
I know I have a weird way of showing my affections to him but he should have known by now that being angry and annoying and sarcastic is my way of showing that I care…that his presence matters.
And here I was, planning to finally admit my feelings AGAIN for him tomorrow at my party.
I guess I screwed up once more huh?
~ Next
Day: Evening: After the party ~
AYAMI
Tonight was the best night I ever had. Everyone I knew came to my party to say their good-byes and best wishes. Everyone except him. Not that I'm expecting him to show up at the last minute…or something as dramatic like that.
I was busy packing my stuff when I accidentally dropped something. When I picked it up, I saw that it was Rukawa's gift for me: his wish-granting angel. I smiled. I remembered that I still have one more wish left for him to grant.
Hmmm… I guess it's my fate to always lose the ones I really care about huh?
Then, the phone rang. I waited for ojii-san or obaa-san to get it but it still continued to ring. They might be busy washing the dishes or cleaning the house so I decided to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Anou…Ayami-chan."
"Sakuragi?"
SAKURAGI
I don't even know why I'm doing this…
"Sakuragi?"
"Ha…hai."
"Anything wrong? Did you forget something here?"
"No…everything's fine actually."
"Oh…okay. So why did you call me?"
"Anou…I don't think I'm the right person to do this. I mean, I HATE him because he's such an arrogant bastard plus Haruko-san likes him, which made me REALLY hate him. I mean, just the sight of him makes me want to puke and just a word from him makes me want to strangle him right then and there. You see --"
Kusuo… this is harder than I thought it would be…
"Oi, what are you trying to say?"
"That…that baka kitsune's waiting for you."
"What?"
"We… I mean, I saw him in the court, practicing. He was doing pretty bad. None of his shots went in."
"That's because he's NOT a tensai like you and --"
"NYAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I KNOW! He should take lessons from a tensai like me and -- OW! Oi, you didn't have to hit me with that stupid fan – OW!"
TEME! Why these dratted do'ah…TEME! I'm even beginning to sound like that kitsune…
"Sakuragi…? Hello?"
"Sorry… there are just too many mosquitoes here. So, as I was saying --"
"Look, it's his fault for being a stubborn jerk. Nobody asked him not to come right? I mean --"
"Will you just go and talk to him and spare all of us the trouble of setting you up with that --OW! Teme Ryo –ITAI! Oi Mich – lwfetgwopoftmaymhowuthbwafka!" (Let go of my mouth, baka!)
ARGH! I can't breathe…
"Excuse me?"
"N-nothing. It's just another mosquito attack. I didn't know there are a lot of PESTS in our house."
Pests…yep! That's what they are…
"Oooo-kay. Look, I don't know what your real motive is but why do you have to report to me that Rukawa's shots didn't go in? Does that have anything to do with me?"
"It's obvious. You don't have to be a tensai like me to understand what going on inside his thick head."
" ………………………………………………………"
"Just go and talk to him."
"And this is coming from the guy who loathes everything about Rukawa…are you sure you're okay?"
"Obviously…NO. I was just forced by Aya-- OW! TEME…tsk. Well, that's all. Ja!"
"Sakuragi! Wait…I need to ask you abou--"
I hung up the phone. I looked up from where I was sitting and saw Rukawa failing another shot. Then I turned to look at everybody.
"Happy?"
EVERYONE (Ayako, Miyagi, Mitsui)
(grinning like maniacs) " GOOD JOB SAKURAGI! YOU'RE REALLY A TENSAI."
"NYAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA! Of course, what do you expect from me but a job well done. NYAHAHAAHAHAA!"
"Okay…okay. So, shut up now or Rukawa will hear us."
"HAH! You ungrateful jerks. I'd just go and visit Haruko san."
"Yeah, yeah…whatever."
~ As expected, after a few minutes: Basketball Gym ~
AYAMI
So, here I am…speech ready and everything…
I opened the gym doors and there he was at the other end of the court, shooting…or throwing balls everywhere but inside the ring. He looked so…sweaty, but in a good way.
Here goes nothing…
RUKAWA
I was about to dunk a ball when I heard someone call my name. A voice so familiar, I would rather forget it.
"Rukawa…"
"…………………………………………"
"Can I talk to you for a second?"
"…………………………………………"
"I'll…. I'll just do the talking then. Listen ok?"
"……………………………………………"
"Well…you see…um….I'm leaving tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon, to be exact. Did you hear me?"
"………………………………………………"
"I'll take that as a yes. So…tomorrow's the big day. And well…you see…tomorrow…at noon…I'll be leaving."
She doesn't make even the slightest sense…
"What do you want?"
"Huh? I thought I would be the one doing the talking?"
"I'm tired of listening."
"Ah…okay. Um…well, I just want to give this to you."
She took my hand and placed something on it. It was the wish-granting angel I gave to her.
"I still have one more wish right?"
AYAMI
Good…good…everything's going just as I planned…
"One more wish?"
"Yep. You said I can make three wishes and as far as I can remember, I already had two wishes right? You do the math."
"……………………………………………………."
"Well, I thought really hard about what I'm going to wish for. And…and thanks to Sakuragi, I came up with something really… nice."
"Sakuragi?"
"Yes…but let's not talk about him. Let's talk about MY wish."
"…………………………………………………….."
"Okay. For my last wish…"
RUKAWA
Those do'ahous… they really don't know how to mind their own business…
"I…I…."
"…………………………………………………………"
"I want… I want you… you….to…."
I looked at Ayami. She was fiddling the hem of her shirt and she was shifting her weight from one foot to the other. She had her head down so I couldn't really see her face.
"You…me…ask…to…me… stay."
The hell? Alien language perhaps…
"You're just wasting time. Have a safe trip."
"Wait! Didn't…don't you understand what I just said?"
"I don't care. I'm tired and sleepy."
I turned around and was about to leave when a ball suddenly hit me right on my butt.
"Can't you take a hint? Oh! Sorry… I forgot how stupid and insensitive you are."
"……………………………………………"
"Here I am, baring my feelings to you and then suddenly, you'll just leave without even trying to understand what I want you to do?!"
"What is it?"
"GAH. Don't you get it?"
"No time for your stupid mind games. Just--"
"ASK ME TO STAY BAKA!"
Upon saying that, she looked down again and started flipping the ball with her foot. As for me, I just stood there, shocked. Surprisingly, I still managed to remain as impassive as I can.
"Ask me…so that I'll have a reason not to go."
"………………………………………………………"
"But…but if that's too hard, even… even a formal good-bye will do. I'm expecting it actually…"
" ……………………………………………………………"
"I mean, any reaction from you will be just fine."
She looks so fragile…like she's going to break down any minute.
"I can't ask you."
"Well… but can't you at least act civil around me for the last time? You don't have to avoid me like the plague."
You're not the only one who's hurting here…
"This is my way of saying goodbye."
"……………………………………………………………"
"Accept it as it is."
She nodded. Then she looked up at me. She was wearing this wounded smile on her face.
"I see…you know what? I had planned everything inside my head actually. You know, this good-bye scene. I come to you, heart in hand, or rather your wish-granting angel, and announce my plans. You stare at me, pained. But then, your well-known aloofness kicks in. And I will walk off, never getting or saying what I came for."
" ………………………………………………………………"
"I didn't know everything would happen just as I planned… I don't even want it to."
" ………………………………………………………………"
"SO… this is really good-bye then. And keep the angel. I don't need it anymore anyway. It already served its purpose… even if it didn't grant my last wish."
" ………………………………………………………………"
"And… and thanks for everything. You made my stay here…memorable."
And then she smiled at me. But before leaving, she hugged me. I closed the distance between us, and encircled her into an embrace. I felt her head rest unto my chest, and after a brief second, she pulled away and walked out of the gym.
It was not until she was completely gone did I feel the tears Ayami left on my shirt.
AYAMI
I didn't get to say it again…
I'm quite sure it's already obvious. It's not everyday a girl asks a guy to ask her to stay right?
But I think it's better if he doesn't know… it'd be easier for the both of us.
MITSUI, MIYAGI, AYAKO
This is so much better than those soap operas shown in TV…
But I like happy endings! I've got to find a way to make those two happy… even that poker face Rukawa.
~ The next day: Ayami's departure ~
RUKAWA
I was in the park waiting for…someone. Mitsui called me up and asked me if I could meet his cousin here, who has a 'thing' for me. I don't know why I agreed though. Maybe because I want to move on…or something like that.
There were
only a few minutes left before Ayami boarded the plane bound for America.
I sighed heavily and looked up at the sky. There was no sun, the sky was
colored gray…it totally matched my mood.
When
was I going to see her again?
Several years from now when she's got a husband and dozens of
kids?
Bakemono…
Bakemono…
Who was going to call me that again? If anyone ever did use that nickname
for me, it just wouldn't sound right…
It was only meant for her to call me that stupid name…
"Oi Bakemono!"
I'm
even hallucinating now… I can hear her voice calling me.
"BA-KE-MO-NO!"
Wow…it sounds so real though…
I then
felt a hand touch my shoulder. That's when I realized something's not right. It
all felt…too real. Then my eyes widened and I turned around…
And the real Ayami was there, standing behind me, a gentle smile on her face.
"Oi Rukawa! You
already forgot your nickname? I think I should start calling you that again…"
"…………………………………………………."
"It took you so long to realize that I was the one calli--"
"Why are you here?"
AYAMI
Wow… he looks so cute when he's surprised…
"I talked to ojii-san last night. I told him that I couldn't leave everyone. I mean my friends are here, a lot of wonderful memories, everything important to me is here."
"……………………………………."
"Sakuragi and the rest of the team helped me convince ojii-san. Even Haruko helped… weird ne? It took a long time, mind you, but at the last minute, he gave in."
"……………………………………"
"My dad was furious at first, saying he just wasted good money for nothing. Do'ahou otosan…"
"……………………………………"
"Anyway, everyone helped to convince dad. Sakuragi even threatened him. That baka! I owe a lot to that guy…"
"………………………………………"
"I don't think dad took him seriously though. He hung up the phone when I was about to talk to him. You know what I always say right? 'No answer means yes'. So…here I am."
" ……………………………………"
"I believe it was Mitsui who told you to wait here for someone right? Maaaaaan…he was really surprised when you agreed immediately. I was surprised too. I mean, it was just a few hours ago since I said goodbye to you and you're already replacing me? Sheesh…"
"…………………………………."
"Well, aren't you going to say anything?"
RUKAWA
So that's why they asked me to wait here for them.
I owe a
lot to those do'ahous…
"Well, it seems you're still in a state of shock so I'll just say the most
important reason I decided to stay."
"……………………………………………….."
"The most
important thing of all is…"
She
trailed off…
And she placed her hand on my cheek.
"You."
"…………………………………………"
"I love you too much to leave you."
"…………………………………………"
"After all,
where in the whole wide world will I find a Bakemono
as good-looking and challenging as you?"
And she kissed me softly and gently.
AYAMI
Finally…I did it!
I waited for Rukawa's reaction. He just looked at me for a few seconds then looked away.
"Hey…wha-what's wrong?"
"…………………………………………"
"You…you don't feel the same about me, do you?"
"…………………………………………"
"Look, I won't force myself to you if--"
"I'm happy."
"Oh…okay. Well, you sure have a weird way of being happy. After all, normal happy people would usually--"
"I finally caught you."
EH?! He finally what?!
"Your second wish, do'ahou."
My… second wish? Oh.
So he heard my 'confession' after all…
"I finally caught you."
"……………………………………"
"I'll never let you go again."
AYAKO
FINALLY! YEY!!!
How sweet…
MIYAGI
When will Aya-chan say that to me?
MITSUI
Rukawa's one lucky bastard… and that bastard owes me a lot.
HARUKO
So they're a couple now huh…
I'm happy…really.
SAKURAGI
NYAHAHAAHAHAHAHA! That kitsune owes a lot to this tensai.
Ah…finally! Haruko-san's free…
RUKAWA and AYAMI
Does this mean we're a couple now? What will other people think?
Ah…who cares?
At least I'm sure about one thing…
… I'm not alone anymore.
***** OWARI *****
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~_^ MY! MY!
AT LAST… my fic has FINALLY come to an end. 20 PAGES?! Whew! That's a record for me. 27 chapters?! Wow…I never thought or dreamed that it would be THIS long. And sorry if the ending's too cliché…I just can't think of a nicer and a more original way on how to end this fanfic.
(Uhrm!) I think it's time for my speech…
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who read this fic from the start till the end, those who read the first few chaps but after a while got tired of finishing it, those who thought that this fic is crap but still read and reviewed just for the fun of it, and to that particular flamer I love to hate…and that very persistent fic advertiser.
Here they are (in order of appearance for…no reason): tensaispira, wadohui, akira, kou rukawa, moonlight rhapsody, renei, micchan, lady ice dragon, tesuka!, pamela, blue-blood-6]6, dinette, say-chan, rurouni, kiku, rukawaschix, g.lee, akuma-tenshi, attacabottoni, kyo, mitchi-girl, geneveiva, minoru, SenRuFan, justmagik, red eyes, rheia, kylie, mitsui/dark-angel, eliar, shari (a.k.a. shari da idiotic moron, shari potter, crammer-sama), ayce shade, karen, angel-leigh, epal sa buhay ko, lambie, wawa-san, unchained, smiley, kuroi neko-kun, december morning owl, rukawa no hime, quianhui, white meteor, rj-chan, chalce, jellybeann, celestial moon, reveileb maerdyad, hana-lai, patty g., rokawa & cookies.
I would also like to thank my dad for having an unlimited supply of patience and understanding (because I'm a magnet for diff. kinds of viruses that loves to invade our pc) and being so cooperative (because I always haggle the pc from him). And TY to my sister abski/wadohui (naks! Go BELBES-aurl ^_^v),) for editing my fic at times when you don't have anything else to do, and most of the time, making fun or criticizing my chapters. Oh…thanks too for giving me the inspiration and introducing me to the wonderful world of ff.net. ^_^v. And cheers to akuma-tenshi for being always there to be my beta-reader and uploader…even though I'm a member of the "user-friendly" group. Ehe.
Wow… I would miss writing this fic. I have sacrificed so many precious times to finish this. Would you believe I even skipped school for a couple of days because I would rather write a chapter than attend my boring classes? Yup… I did that and my mom got really mad. Hehehe…. ^_^;;
So, till next time ne? Coolness!
Love it? Hate it? Made you want to cry, sigh, scream, or vomit? Let me know!
~*~ THAT'S A WRAP!!!!!! Yeah. ^_^v ~*~
=-_ maemi (pacey47@yahoo.com)_-=
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Sakimoto Ayami
Rukawa Kaede
Sakuragi Hanamichi
Akagi Haruko
Mitsui Hisashi
Miyagi Ryota
Ayako
Kogure Kiminobu
Akagi Takenori
Anzai Mitsuyoshi (Anzai-sensei)…and wife
Sendoh Akira
Kakuta Satoru
Shiozaki Tetsushi
Yasuda Yasuharu
Ishii and Kuwata
Sakimoto Shiro (Ayami's dad)
Sakimoto Ruriko (Ayami's mom)
Kazuo, Tomo, Makoto (the friends)
Vayne Kaisja (the slutty nurse)
Extra-ordinary Love Quadrangle (ayami-sakuragi-haruko-rukawa-ayami) ®
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