Title: If Looks Could Kill
Author: Blue-eyed Fox Lunarblue_2002@yahoo.com
Disclaimer: Standard Disclaimers applied. Slam Dunk is not mine. It belongs to Takehiko Inoue.
Warning: Yaoi and Shounen-ai. If you do not understand any of these terms then I suggest you find out what it is…
Authoress' Notes: Well, what can I say? I'm still alive and pumping. And sorry if I wasn't able to give in to your requests of updating during the break since I'm kinda working like a snail these past few months and I'm giving attention to some of my other fics. ^___^;;
Chapter 7: Of Massages and Piña Coladas
Hanamichi was beginning to relax in the comfort of the tree. Damn! He couldn't believe what was happening to him. First, there was Maki who almost gave him his first kiss and second, there was Sendoh who shamelessly flirted with him. He closed his eyes and tried to forget all of the weird things that had happened earlier that evening. He thought it would be fun to play with them but it turned out otherwise. It was scaring the wits out of him. He stared at the open field; his thoughts were at lost, as he didn't realize that he wasn't alone anymore by the tree.
The figure slowly behind him slowly made it's way to him and crouched low beside him.
"Do'aho."
Hanamichi was startled at the newcomer's voice. He looked up and saw a startling pair of sapphire eyes peering down at him.
"Rukawa! What are you doing here? And how did you know it was me?"
"Do'aho. I'm the one who's supposed to ask you that."
"Well I asked first!"
Baka Hanamichi! You should not have reacted! Better yet, went out of the gym where you're now out of screaming distance for help! Hanamichi thought as he tried to keep his calm façade.
"…"
"Well? Answer me!" Hanamichi was getting rather irritated at the kitsune's lack of vocabulary as he stared at him. Rukawa simply ignored the redhead's irritated look. He crouched down in front of Hanamichi as he took Hanamichi's foot.
"Kitsune! What are you doing! Let go of my foot right this…wow…" Hanamichi felt as if a new world was opened to him. Rukawa was giving his foot a massage with the right amount of pressure in the right places where it ached most. Hanamichi's facial muscles relaxed as Rukawa continued his work while he carefully analyzed the changes in Hanamichi's expression. Rukawa was thankful that he came across an article regarding sensual massages.
"Kitsune, where did you learn to do that?" Hanamichi mumbled as he tried to ignore the tingling sensations building up onside him.
Rukawa smiled inwardly as he remembered his almost perfect plan of claiming Hanamichi. And this was the perfect way of seducing him.
Rukawa's eyes gleamed as it traveled down the Hanamichi's body. Lusting and admiring over the redhead's perfectly toned and gorgeous body, not to mention, the dress Hanamichi was wearing emphasized it's strong and finer points. He couldn't help himself; just the way Hanamichi looked tonight was making him go ballistic. And before time could tell, he was leaning over Hanamichi and captured his lips into a sweet yet sensual kiss. Rukawa smiled into the kiss as Hanamichi was involuntarily responding to him. He changed his position into a more comfortable one to accommodate more to the kiss, deepening it as it went. He knew that this was no longer a dream; he knew that he had had Hanamichi loosen up his defenses.
Hanamichi opened his eyes. Surprised that Rukawa had fused his lips with his. He didn't know what to do. He didn't know how to react at the swiftness of Rukawa's actions. Receptiveness it would seem, he couldn't help but respond to the kiss. But realizing whom he was kissing, he placed his hands on Rukawa's chest, trying to push him away. But Rukawa saw this one coming but didn't see the one coming at him.
Yes. Hanamichi had given him a free punch making him fall back away from him as he immediately gathered his remaining wits and stood up away from Rukawa. Still a little light-headed from the kiss, Hanamichi scampered as quickly as he could as he grabbed his stiletto shoes and hastily put them back on and went back inside the gym. He leaned back against the wall as he tried to regulate his breathing and calm his rapidly beating heart. He touched his lips with the back of his hand as he tried to erase the memory of the soul searing sinful kiss.
What the hell is going on? What the hell have I gotten myself into? Hanamichi thought as he cautiously moved about the gym looking for Ayako. He finally saw her talking animatedly with Kogure, Mitsui and Miyagi. He quickly rushed towards them, slowly ducking away from the crowds' eye.
"Hi guys! Ayako, can I have a word with you? Thanks! Excuse us!" Hanamichi said in rapid succession he didn't even let anyone of them butt in as he quickly grabbed Ayako's hand and whisked her someplace safe for them to talk.
Meanwhile, somewhere within the gym…
"So that's where he went. I wonder what happened to him." Fujima said as he and Hanagata were sitting close to the bar.
"I saw Rukawa go out so I guess he's the reason but I didn't think that he would do something." Hanagata said as he took a sip from his drink. The two of them looked at Hanamichi and saw him drag Ayako somewhere out of sight.
"If that's the case Toru-kun, then it would mean that it's our turn." Fujima said as he got three glasses of Piña Colada and handed one to Hanagata.
"Hold on a sec," Fujima said as he dug out a concoction out of his pocket and added it to the other glass. "Better prepare yourself Toru-kun, that redhead is as good as ours." Fujima smiled as they waited for Ayako to leave Hanamichi.
On the more, well, not so safer side of the gym…
"Hana, what's wrong? What's happened to you?" Ayako asked as she studied Hanamichi's peeved appearance.
"You have no idea what I've been through this evening!" Hanamichi squeaked.
"Tell me. And what happened to your face?" Ayako said pretending of not having witnessed the earlier events as she whipped out a Kleenex from her purse and started to wipe the outer corners of Hanamichi's mouth.
"Long story short, I almost got kissed, I was shamelessly flirted with and I got kissed." Hanamichi placed it in an irritated voice.
"You what!?!" Ayako was surprised.
"Shh!!!!! Not so loud! I might just get myself in a sticky situation again." Hanamichi whispered irritably.
"Who managed to kiss you then?" Ayako asked as she dug her purse for her lipstick and started to apply some on Hanamichi's lips.
"You don't want to
know!"
"Try me." Ayako challenged.
Hanamichi mumbled. Saying the damn fox's name would give him more headaches but just thinking about Rukawa was giving him a migraine.
"Come on. It can't be that bad."
"How can it not be that bad when that damn fox did it!?" Hanamichi said as he buried his face in his hands. Ayako's jaw dropped to the ground. It didn't occur to her that Rukawa would be that fast in getting Hanamichi or that it would be Rukawa who would be getting to Hanamichi first. She now wondered just what had happened to Rukawa.
"Ayako, help me out here! Better yet, let's just make the make the magic of make-up end at nine." Hanamichi pleaded.
"Sorry Hanamichi, but a deal is a deal. You stay here till midnight. And besides, it's already nine." Ayako firmly said as she was thrashing her brain for wild and absurd ideas to make this night a memorable one.
"But... But… But…."
"No buts Hanamichi. You stay right here, in this gym get me? Don't worry everything will turn out right in the end, you'll see." Ayako patted Hanamichi as she put back the lipstick in her purse.
"I hope you're right Ayako. I hope you're right." Hanamichi said as his shoulders slumped.
"Let's go sit with the others. They must be wondering what happened to you."
"No you go ahead. I'll just hide here for a while lest I want another one coming at me."
"Are you sure? I mean, the guys would help dust them off you?"
"Ayako, the "guys" won't be able to do anything if Rukawa was the one bugging me, AGAIN." Hanamichi exasperatedly said.
"I get the idea. Okay then, if ever you change your mind, we'll be there where you found us. Ja!"
And Ayako left Hanamichi. She went back to where the others were and took a seat.
"So, what was that all about?" Miyagi asked.
Ayako just giggled in response.
"What happened back there Ayako? Why did Hana suddenly pull you aside for?" Kogure inquired as he took a swig of his soda.
With a huge smile plastered on her face together with a slight dreamy look, she replied,
"Our little girl just got her first kiss!"
The three guys almost choked on their food and drinks with what Ayako had said.
"What?!" Kogure was flabbergasted.
"When did this happen?" Miyagi asked.
"Who did the deed? Please tell us it's someone we know." Mitsui said as his eyes were now glued onto Ayako, waiting for her to answer.
"Remember when Hana sort of ditched Sendoh and went outside?"
"Yeah." The three chorused as they urged her to continue.
"Well, little Hana was followed out by the silly fox and there, Rukawa finally made his move, giving Hana his first kiss."
"Whoa…"
"And I thought it would take Rukawa ten years to make his move." Miyagi shook his head in relief.
"And that would make that Rukawa has finally placed a score on the "Hanamichi-points" score board." Mitsui said as he took a bite off his kebabs.
"I didn't realize that Rukawa would be that fast in making his moves on Hanamichi." Kogure said finally shaking off the shock from his system.
"Kogure, I take back what I said earlier." Ayako said as she looked at Kogure whose glasses fogged up once more.
"About what?"
"About taking this war into our own hands, I think Hana would be able to handle herself in this situation."
"Hey, I got an idea. Why don't we make a bet on who would go home with Hana tonight?" Mitsui suggested.
"What? Are you crazy? Wait a minute that sounds good! Count me in." Ayako said as took a sip from her lemonade.
"Me too!" Miyagi piped.
"So Kogure, who would it be for you?" Ayako and Mitsui chorused.
"Anou… wouldn't that be rude?" Kogure implied.
"Kogure, just what is your definition of rude?"
Back to where the red-haired damsel was…
Why is this happening to me? Did I just enjoy that kiss? Damn that stupid fox! Hanamichi thought as he leaned against the wall and began to massage his temples when all of a sudden.
"Are you okay Hana?"
Hanamichi perked up as he saw Kenji Fujima and Toru Hanagata standing close to him.
"You sure do look like you need a drink." Fujima said as he offered the other glass of Piña Colada in his hand to Hanamichi.
"Ah… Thanks…" Was all that Hanamichi was able to say as he accepted the drink from Fujima and took a sip from his drink Fujima smirked as he looked at Hanamichi and from the corner of his eyes met with Hanagata's.
"What happened to you? You look like you got chased by rampaging pack of wolves."
Hanamichi choked on his drink. Fujima quickly got to his side and patted his back.
"Are you okay Hana?" Hanagata asked as he crouched in front of Hanamichi's leaning figure.
"How can you guys say that?" Hanamichi said as he coughed.
"Say what Hana?" Fujima asked.
"Never mind." Hanamichi said as he regained his composure.
"Are you sure? I mean, Kenji and I could take you home now if you want…"
"Did you see what I see?" Mitsui said as he elbowed Miyagi.
"Doko, doko?" Miyagi said.
"There! Over there!"
"What are you guys fussing about?" Ayako asked.
"Isn't that Fujima and Hanagata?" Kogure said as he adjusted his glasses.
"That's the two of them alright. Wonder what they're up to."
"That's where I left Hana." Ayako said as she took a sip of her drink. "It looks like it's their turn to seduce the redhead."
"Hey Mitsui! I bet you 1000 yen that the two of them are going to be the one's taking Hana home tonight!" Miyagi said.
"1000 yen for Rukawa!"
"I say Sendoh takes her home tonight." Mitsui said.
"Anou…"
"So, what's in it for you Kogure?"
As Rukawa got his sense back, he quickly got up, brushed the grass of his suit and hastily went back inside the gym to look for his do'aho. Though he couldn't find any redhead, he found Ayako sitting together with the rest of his teammates.
"Ayako-san, may I have a word with you? Thanks! Excuse us…" And Rukawa quickly dragged Ayako somewhere leaving the rest of his teammates speechless.
"Why the rush Rukawa?" Ayako said as she straightened herself.
"Uh… that's okay…" Hanamichi said. Just then, he felt a bit lightheaded.
"Are you okay?" Fujima asked.
"I think I had a too much to drink tonight."
"That's it, Hana, we're taking you home tonight."
"But…but…"
"It's final. Let's go." Fujima said as he wrapped an arm around Hanamichi's waist. And with that, they slowly but surely walked Hanamichi out.
"Where is he?" Rukawa asked, being straightforward, he didn't care right now.
"Ayako-san! There you are! I've been looking all-over for you. If you don't mind, may I ask where Hana-chan is?" Sendoh beamed. "Oh, hi there Rukawa!"
Rukawa had to control himself and not punch the living daylights out of Sendoh, but then again, when it comes to the matters with Hanamichi, he'll do anything let not anyone get in his way of getting the redhead.
"What's your business with the do'aho?" Rukawa glared.
"Same to you."
"Ayako-san, let's talk somewhere private." Rukawa said, but before he could even drag the pretty manageress of the Shohoku team, Sendoh got hold of her other arm.
"I have business with her too if you don't mind."
"Hey! Cut it out! I'm not to be pulled in to this little tug-of-war. If the two of you are looking for Hanamichi, I left him over there a few minutes ago. And form what I saw earlier, Hanagata and Fujima are talking to him." Ayako pointed to the dimly lit corner of Kainan's basketball gym. The two aces shot their eyes toward the direction and quickly let go of Ayako as they muttered their quick 'what!' and 'thank you' to her.
"I better tell this to the guys." Ayako said to herself as she walked back towards her table.
"What was that all about?" Mitsui asked Ayako as she rejoined them back.
"Sendoh and Rukawa are out to stake two Shoyo players and at the same time get their hands on the redhead."
"I think I'm going to add 500 yen on my bet on Sendoh."
"Same here." Ayako and Mitsui chorused.
"I bet 2000 yen that Rukawa and Sendoh are the one's who's gonna sleep beside Hanamichi tonight." Kogure said finally speaking up, drawing out collective sweat drops from his fellow teammates before keeling down on the floor.
Once Hanagata and Fujima had escorted Hanamichi out of the gym, Hanamichi's legs began to feel wobbly.
"Are you okay Hana?" Hanagata said as he supported Hanamichi's weight.
Hanamichi lifted his head to look at his two companions, but before he could even say a word, he passed out.
"We better hurry Toru-kun, before someone sees us." Fujima said as he took out the keys of his black BMW.
Hanagata crouched down a little to scoop the redhead into his arms and carried him off towards the car. Fujima opened the door as Hanagata gently laid Hanamichi's unconscious form on the backseat.
"We better hurry home Kenji, we better get this little party started." Hanagata said as he closed the door to the backseat and sat inside beside the driver's seat where Fujima inserted the key into the ignition and finally got the engine started.
As Rukawa and Sendoh made their way quickly towards the direction, walking past bodies of animatedly talking people, they didn't notice a flash of red slowly approaching the exit. When the two of them got to the place, to where Hanamichi supposedly was, the only thing they found were three cocktail glasses.
"Where is he?" Sendoh said.
Rukawa agreed with Sendoh silently. Just then, they heard a bunch of Kainan players talking about a certain redhead leaving the gym with two Shoyo players.
"Those two are lucky to be bringing that girl home." One player said.
"Yeah, too bad I didn't get to know her name." The other one said with a sigh.
The two aces looked at each other and quickly sprinted towards the exit and looked for the redhead.
When the two of the got out, they began scanning the area, just then they heard a distinct sound of a car engine being started. The two of them quickly rushed towards the parking area and saw a black BMW driving off into the night.
"Shit!" Sendoh cursed.
Hana!!! Rukawa was now starting to panic.
~TBC~
Authoress' Note: Oh well… So much for chapter 7! You guys wait till I finish the next chapter! "Chapter 8: The… *Bleep*" Wahahaha!!! I'm evil!
Sendoh: Blue! Where the hell did those two take Hanamichi?
Blue: …Rukawa: Speak up or prepare for a slow and painful death.
Blue: Kill me and the two of them gets Hanamichi!
Maki: Where do I fit in here now?
Blue: Don't worry Maki-san. I have a fic especially for you and Hanamichi! Plus, a LEMON! But of course, you have to deal with this Hentai. *Points toward Sendoh*
