Who dares to fight with me! Chapter 3: Accident! and feelings aboundD, a slam dunk fanfic

One week before the IH...

"Yo Yuki. How's your team coming along?"

"Eh, they are coming along fine. Recently, we've been practicing everyday till 9 everyday and the girls are complaining already. Haha. But I guess you guys are worse huh? You guys are still around everyday when we leave the gym."

"Yeah, of course. The IH is coming. I don't want to take any chances. By the way, my cousin Kumiko will be playing against you all in the first match. She told me that day."

"Oh really?! Your cousin is in the Shoyo female basketball team? Wow...ok...that'll be a tough match. Shoyo is very strong. That's what I'm worried about. The girls are all very tall. Madness! I wonder if Shoyo only accept tall students. Which position is your cousin taking and how tall is she?"

"Point guard, just like you. She's taller than you, but skill-wise, you are stronger. I should know, since I play with her pretty often too. Her judgement is not as good as yours...it might be due to her arrogant attitude, 'coz she's usually taller than her opponents." Maki patiently explains his cousin's weakness to Yuki.

"Ooh ooh. Giving away your cousin's secrets! Hahaha. Won't she kill you if she hears you talking like that about her!"

"Can't be helped. Although she is my cousin, she's from Shoyo afterall. In the IH, I will be supporting you instead... "but don't tell her I said that. I told her I'll be rooting for her." grins Maki with a devastating wink. (I can't help it. I think he'll look soooo gorgeous when he winks. Muahahaha)

"Okie Dokie. I will go check up on her soon. Thanks a lot!"

"Hmm, by the way, do you wanna train with the guys this session? Maybe a friendly match or something."

"Hey! That would be great. You guys can help to give my girls some tips and help them improve their skills. Great idea! I'll go inform the girls now."

"Ok. I'll go tell the guys. See you in court later. Ja."

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After school...

"Oooh!! We'll be training with the guys today?! I want to play with Kiyota!!!" gushed one of the girls.

"Ahh!!! I want to train with Jin-sempai!!!"

"I want MAKI!!!!"

"Nono! Kiyota is still the best!"

"Baka! Jin-sempai is so gentle and his three-point shoots are the best in the district...iie. Probably the best in Japan!"

"GIRLS! Behave yourself! This is a TRAINING session! It's for you to see how the guys play, know your shortcomings and improve your skills. It's not for you to flirt around! Don't disgrace me or I'll call off this training session. Now, get your butts off the benches and meet in the gym." shouts Yuki, hands on hips. :P

In the gym...

"Maki...I'm now wondering if this is a good idea." sighs Yuki as she watches her usually cool and calm girls talking and flirting with the guys. Suddenly, she narrowed her eyes as she spotted Kiyota surrounded by a few of her girls. "That Kiyota had better get his hands off my girls. What a fine time he is having now! Drapping himself all around them, and what's more? My girls seem to be enjoying his attention. Darn. Maki! Go call off that monkey of yours! I don't want him breaking the hearts of my players."

sigh "Hai hai...KIYOTA! GET YOUR HANDS OFF THE GIRLS AND GET BACK IN LINE! WE"LL BE STARTING THE GAME SOON!" thunders Maki... "and Yuki, in the meantime, please call off your girls too. I want Jin back in one piece, preferably unmolested, but judging from the circumstances, it is impossible. So please just try to return him to me, unscratched."

Yuki widens her eyes as she realized that her girls are swarming around the gentle Jin, practically tearing him to pieces. "Oh damn. GIRLS! GET AWAY FROM JIN AND GET BACK IN LINE! GAME WILL BE STARTING SOON! YOU ARE DISGRACING ME!!! GRRRR...."

Finally...PHEET!whistle is off and the game starts.

Maki's thoughts:Hmm, Yuki is really good. Her sense of judgement is superb, almost on par with mine I would say. Her speed makes up for her lack in height, and her passing is unsurpassable. Her team is good too. Although there are some flaws here and there among the individuals, but their teammates make up for their lack. Even playing against us, they can hold out for so long. I think winning the IH is no problem for them.

Just then... "ITAIII!!!" Yuki screams.

"Yuki! What happened??" Maki rushed over anxiously on hearing her scream.

"Gomen sempai!! I was careless! I didn't see her behind me and I accidentally tripped over her...I think her wrist is hurt, coz she tried to break her fall...she might have twisted it." Kiyota was full of remorse for his carelessness.

"Kiyota! How many times must I tell you to be careful! That would have earned you a foul in real play and now you've hurt Yuki!" scolded Maki angrily. He was really anxious about Yuki as her face was contorted in pain.

"You guys continuing practicing. I'll bring Yuki to the doctor. Jin, lock up the gym later." Maki gently helps Yuki up as he gave out his commands.

As they left the gym, silence reigned... "Oh no...I hope it's nothing serious...the IH is just one week away...we need Yuki..."the girls were very worried. Yuki is their key player, just like Maki is the pillar of strength for the guys. Without Yuki, the team is greatly weakened as Yuki knows how to play on everyone's strengths.

Kiyota is still full of remorse... "Gomen, minna...I was really too careless. Hontouni gomenasai."

At the clinic...

"Ah...she'd twisted her wrist. It will probably be alright in about 1 to 2 weeks time. Take care not to exert too much strength on it."

"TWO WEEKS?!!! But the IH is just one week away!!" Yuki was frantic. She MUST play! They cannot lose!

"Yuki, YUKI, calm down. You heard what the doctor said. It might heal in a week's time. Don't worry too much. Come on, I'll walk you home. Go and rest. You won't be able to practice this week anymore."

Yuki was in a state of panic all the way home. "I need to practice! The girls need me! I have to play! This is my last year! I cannot break the winning streak of Kainan!"(ah, coincidence has it that the girls' team won first for the past 16 years in the IH too. ;P)

"Calm down, Yuki. You want your wrist to heal right?! If you take care of it well, you might be just in time for the first match with Shoyo. Don't think of practicing now. The only thing you have to worry about now is getting your wrist healed quickly."

"Kuso...why does this have to happen to me now?! Hontouni kuyashi na..."Yuki was so frustrated she couldn't help her tears from falling. Suddenly, she felt strong arms embracing her. "Don't worry. You'll make it in time for the IH. I'll help you all I can. Hey! I can be your maid too! Help you carry your bag everyday, mop your floor etc. Auntie would be glad to have such a handsome manservant around in her house I am sure." grins Maki.

Yuki was shocked to be in Maki's arms...but she felt safe too...his words and embrace gave her comfort and strength. Gradually, she stopped crying.

Meanwhile...thousand of thoughts are racing though Maki's mind. What the hell am I doing?! Why did I hug her? But it feels good to have her in my arms. Oh shit. Did I just say I'll be her MAID?! Manservant?! Oh cripes! What am I talking about?! Argh!!! outwardly, he still maintained his cool, suave self. Of course, this is Maki we are talking about. Self- restraint is his name. :D

Thanx to all for reviewing. Third chapter is up! :) N hey Kat, I love Maki/OC stories too! :D That's why i'm writing one now coz there aren't many around. Niwae, there isn't any Sendoh in this story...eh...i'll add him in the next...i think. Next story, Kumiko might or might not appear...cannot decide yet. Haha. Niwae, please review, ne? :)