Disclaimer : Don't own Slam Dunk and never will.
A/N: Hey! Sorry for the very late update but I've been busy lately and I've kind of lost my inspiration to write stories… So I was busy deciding if I should continue this story a not…. *sigh* Got a writer's block going on here but here's some crap I've manage to come up with in the attic I've been locked in for this few months…
Italic : thoughts
Chapter 9
*Knock knock knock*
"Open the door, Sugiro," I yelled to the wooden toilet door, hoping that somehow my voice would be able to penetrate through that thick skull of hers.
"La..la..la…laaaaaaa," she began to sing a song to annoy me.
"Come on, I need to bath. My body is starting to give out this really gross smell like those people in Survivor and I'm starving my ass off," I moaned.
Gah… This is exactly why I hate sharing a bathroom with Sugiro. She can be in there for hours and hours doing God knows what. I could just imagine her looking at the mirror checking her face from every single angle to make sure she looks perfect. One zit pops on her face and it's the apocalypse....
"Sugiro-ooooo," I called out.
I knocked on the door even harder this time and suddenly Whoosh! the door flew open and my fist was placed just millimeters from the tip of her nose.
"Get your fist out of my face," she said pronouncing each word with utter contempt and awarded me with a get-lost-you-low-life look. She walked passed me in her mini red dress which was definitely to impress a certain someone.
"Oh, Sendoh-san….," she said sweetly.
And I knew exactly who she was trying to make an impression on. I let out a loud sigh and slammed the bathroom door.
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Freshly bathed, I got into my comfy worn jeans and sweater and headed for the dining room. I could already hear a loud conversation going on in there. When I got there, I saw everyone had already finished eating their dinner as the plates were wiped clean.
Wairei looked up and saw me.
"Oh, sorry dear. We just couldn't wait any longer and started dinner without you. I certainly hope you don't mind. Do you, sweetie? I left some food in the oven anyway. Let's hope you won't be late again," Wairei said to me.
The conversation suddenly died down and everyone was looking at me expectantly. Sugiro managed to smirk at me before continuing to fawn all over Mr. Broom-Dweeb. Conner however just gave me a sympathetic look before giving a small burp.
"Of course I don't mind," I said through a forced smile.
I walked towards the kitchen, eye-ing that delicious piece of roast chicken that Shota left uneaten.
Would it seem to barbaric if I went over there and stuffed that piece of chicken into my mouth? Nah, better not take the risk. Wouldn't want the guests to think I was my dad's long-lost daughter from deep inside the Amazon jungle….
I went into the kitchen to check for some food that was supposedly 'in the oven' but found none. NO yummy roasted chicken, NO fresh salad, NO food, NOTHING! Zip… Zero…
Cursing Wairei under my breath, I took out a packet of instant noodles and started to boil a pot of water .
Damn her! She serves all the delicious food while I'm stuck with the crummy instant noodles. What was it's brand again? Oh yeah, POPO… POPO… POPO for goodness sake!!! Thanks goodness it was Rukawa's turn to take care of the doll.
"Hey, need some help?"Conner came in and asked.
Shoving the wrapper into the wastepaper basket violently, I smiled forcefully and said," No thanks, go enjoy yourself out there. I don't think I'll need any help cooking this… POPO noodles,"
"What? You don't trust my cooking skills? I make the best pie in the world," Conner said jokingly.
"Ahem, I don't think putting a frozen pie into the microwave counts, Conner," I said.
"Fine…. It's your loss anyway," he said and walked out of the kitchen.
I smiled at my lovely cousin's immature-ness before frowning at the measly noodles I was going to eat.
I started mumbling to myself when suddenly a voice said," Nice noodles,"
I jumped up a metre high, clearly startled and spilled the seasoning of the noodles all over the kitchen counter.
"Crap!" I said when I saw the stove decorated with the instant noodle seasonings.
'What the hell do you think you'reeeeee…..," I said turning around ready to releash my anger on the unlucky dumb ass but all I saw was Sendoh standing behind me looking amused. I just continued staring dumbfoundedly at him.
Think Miharu, think… Say something, anything…
Few seconds ticked by but I still remained looking like a gaping goldfish.
"Er… Sorry about that," he finally said.
"N..No problem," I finally managed to splutter out.
Phew, finally my brain began to click in place.
"So, why are you here?" I demanded.
"If you really want to know, I came to see you," he said and looked at me.
Once again I was frozen in place as his blue eyes bore into mine. My heart skipped a beat.
His lips curled into a smile before he continued," Chill out… I was just joking. Don't look so serious,"
"Ohh,ahaha…. I get it.. Ahhaa….. HAHA…," I started laughing hysterically, "That was a good one. You almost got me…. Ahahha…,"
He stood there awkwardly while the only sound in that room was me laughing like a hyena. Thanks goodness at that moment Sugiro burst into the room
"Sendoh-san… Let's go to the patio and have some drinks," she said, pretending I was just another speck of dust in the room.
"Sure," he answered before Sugiro looped her arm around his and pulled him away.
He stopped for a moment and asked," Are you coming?"
"In a while," I said.
He gave me his 1000 watt smile before walking out with Sugiro clinging to his arm like a leech.
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"Anyway, so there I was in this very adorable white dress and flowery white sandals. Every guy in the club was looking at me…," Sugiro told us.
I stifled a yawn.
"Then this guy comes up and said," You are the prettiest girl I have ever met,"Sugiro continued.
I stifled another yawn.
"Isn't that the sweetest thing you've ever heard?" Sugiro asked waiting for out reaction.
I stifled yet another yawn. Conner was staring at Sendoh, his eyes had a glazed look in them. He was totally oblivious to the sounds arounf him. On the other hand, Sendoh had a smile permanently stuck to his face looking mildly interested but the only thing that betrayed his look was the fact he kept on shifting in his seat every few minutes.
" I started dancing with him and I was like the hit of the party…..," Sugiro trailed off as she was staring at something behind me.
I slowly turned my head and saw Rukawa standing behind me with the baby in his arms. He didn't even bother looking at me when he dumped the baby on my lap. His eyes were fixated on someone else, Sendoh. Broom-Dweeb glared back at Rukawa but with a smile on his face as if mocking Rukawa silently.
The tension in the air was so thick I even found myself having difficulty breathing. Finally Rukawa turned away and said," Take care of the baby," He didn't even look at me when he said that and walked off from the patio.
Who did he think I was? A nanny? Stupid asshole…
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"Did you see how Rukawa and Sendoh were staring at each other? Rukawa must have been so jealous to see Sendoh there with me," Conner sighed happily. I just gave him a weird look as I continued brushing my teeth.
"I mean they're both equally handsome but who should I choose? Well then, I gotta go sleep now. Hope I dream of them both," Conner said and left the bathroom smiling.
And I was left with my toothbrush stuck midway in the air.
Before I even had time to recover , Sugiro bounced into the bathroom with a green facial mask on her face nearly making me piss in my pants.
"I didn't know Rukawa was in the same project with you. But anyway, did you see how jealous Rukawa was when he saw Sendoh with me? I mean who wouldn't? Doh Doh is as cute as Ruk-ie and they're both so into me… I'll be busy thinking of them both in my bed tonight. So, nightie then!" Sugiro said without pausing and left the bathroom.
I dropped my toothbrush into the sink and sat on the toilet bowl speechless with laughter….
A/N: Hope you enjoyed this chappie! Honest reviews please!!!