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I walked along the familiar corridors of Shohoku High. Hearing the distant sound of a basketball bouncing on the hard ground, my heart gave a lurch. I was about to "meet" a bunch of kids who probably never knew I existed. This is bad. Why did I decide on it? Sheesh! Fine. I shall be a coward. Goodbye. I am going home.
Damn! Why? Why must he appear at the corridor now? Stupid idiot brother with the lousiest sense of timing. I know you are all looking for the nearest weapon to kill me since I insulted your darling, my brother. But look at it from MY point of view. I finally decided to be a coward and my brother comes dragging me along saying how he would introduce me to his teammates. Okay, so I had decided to go for his training first. But whatever. Oh no! I can see the gym. This is bad. This is bad. This is so bad that even my brain has gone bonkers so much that I can only say "this is bad". I can feel my hair sticking to the sides of my face. I can't believe I am actually sweating as Hisashi is dragging me. Fine. So I am walking too. But what can I do? Literally be dragged there? Not when I told him last night about my wish to see his training. Now you will say I brought it to myself. But can you imagine if I just popped in there? I would know absolutely no one and obviously no one will see me. Not even my brother. I know how he can be once he is absorbed in the game. He wouldn't notice me coming in.
Okay. So I am in the gym now. Not as bad as I thought. My brother left me by the sides but it is interesting to look at the surroundings. I see Kaede but I don't call to him. I can just imagine his screaming fans killing me with their ridiculous pompoms. Yuck. I rather die in a more civilized fashion. Definitely not with pompoms in my mouth. Not that anyone would notice but still... it is against my principles. Sheesh! I see more stupid idiots with hearts for eyes. It is lucky that Kaede never notices such things anymore. I really hate to see him becoming bulimic for no reason. Okay, so that wasn't funny. I never said it was meant to be so get off my case!
Ayako is here too. I think I should go sit with her. At least I would not be amidst this crazy rukawa brigade. Let me tell you, they seriously belong in the zoo. Only that if they were gone, the school's population will drop about 99.687953% or something. That's why they are allowed to stay. Plus no zoo would want to risk their animals having mental disorders. This illness seem to be contagious you see. Why else would most of the female population here contract it? I don't think I will catch it though. Even this virus will not notice my existence.
So, I went to sit with Ayako. She said "hi" to my surprise and smiled at me. However, she seemed caught up in some paperwork or something. By the way, I feel a churn up my stomach now. You know why? Haruko is here too. Yuck! She gives me this sickly sweet "hello" and turns her attention back to Kaede who is just finishing a dunk. I don't think I can stand more of it. I know he is quite good-looking and his skills are remarkable, but I still don't understand the craze over him. Especially since his drooling antics are quite known to all of them. And may I know which self-respecting girl actually falls that hard for a guy who drools almost every second of the day? I think I will practise my shooting. I know I didn't plan on training today but there is nothing better to do and I really can't stand any more of the giggly hearts for eyes girls. Did I mention especially Haruko?
So now I am walking to my brother. He is talking to Sakuragi and another guy I am not too sure who he is. He seems a little on the short side but who cares? In case you want to know, I only know Sakuragi since he is in the first year too. Whatever. So I asked my brother whether I could play around a little until his training starts. He says it would be all right to do so and throws me the ball in his hands. The three went back to their conversation. Ha! I should have made a bet about it. I just knew they wouldn't notice me, with the exception of my brother. On the other hand, whom would I bet with? The air?
I took the net Kaede is not using. Don't want abuse from the brigade later on. Knowing no one would even notice me playing, especially since all eyes were on Kaede, I shot from different positions on the line. I tried to remember what my brother had taught me. To my surprise, I did not really lose my touch despite not playing for ages. Fine. Not all my shots got in. But I had expected worse. What else from this girl who can do nothing impressive? On second thoughts, I shouldn't have been surprised. I had never been remarkably bad at anything. Just not remarkably good. And of course, despite my satisfaction, I was nowhere near Kaede's skill. So I was just shooting to my heart's content and I remembered how fun basketball could be. Even if I was playing alone.
Oh no! Damn that idiot Kaede! He is actually walking over. Damn! Now the whole school worth of girls will be on my warpath. I don't stand a chance. I plastered a blank look on my face as he walked over. He stopped in front of me. Argh! I am doomed. Even though he just wanted to show me what I was doing wrongly. One look at ANY girl besides Ayako and I am fried. I know looks aren't supposed to be able to kill but this is an exception. I tried not to think about it and listened to what my supposed buddy has to say about my shooting. Okay. I am not using my knees enough. Fine. But I wouldn't even have knees once those girls are through with me. Hmm... I guess I got my wish in a sense. I am no longer invisible. I am very much visible to those girls. Too visible for my own good. Argh!
Actually, as I turn my head to look at the extent of the damage, I realized that it was not only the girls who were staring daggers at me. The team was staring too. Only, they had a look of awe instead of hatred. I should have known since Kaede is not known to pay attention to anyone but himself. However, as I had said before, we were buddies. He doesn't talk so no one hangs out with him unless you count his stalkers. So he is left with me. This plain Jane who has no other friends either because she is too much overshadowed by everyone. Whenever we are together, I do all the talking. But I always tell myself it is better to talk to a human than to the wall even though the reaction is the same. I mean, look at it this way, I will feel totally stupid talking to the blank wall. And on occasions, Kaede does reply even if it is one-liners.
Have you ever heard of the saying about being careful what you wish for since it might come true? I am thinking about it now as Kaede is watching me shoot a few balls. I am now being watched by the whole team plus Kaede's cheerleaders. So why do I feel so uneasy? I guess the girls are just plain scary. No. Not "plain" scary. Extremely scary. Nothing is plain about those searing-hot stares directed at me. Actually, now that I think about it, it is rather interesting that their heart-filled eyes had transformed into ones of pure rage in the matter of moments! I wonder why this suddenly comes upon me when I am in grave danger.
I think I will just get a bodyguard or something. Now I will continue with my basketball. It is too dumb to worry about dying with pompoms in my mouth when I can actually concentrate on better things. So I shot and shot and shot. Only concentrating on Kaede's teaching and my shooting. It is amazing how much he can teach without opening his mouth much. It is even more amazing how much I picked up. Most of my shots are able to go into the net without even touching the rim! No one is actually guarding me but still... it is an accomplishment so shut up.
I think someone is approaching. Turning around to see, I realize it is Sakuragi. He comes up to me and is trying to convince me that I should not listen to Kaede's "rubbish". That he was the one I should ask for help since HE is the basketball tensai. At his arrogant words, I could feel my mouth curling a smile. It was so funny! He kept going on about being a genius and his face had this self-absorbed look. I seriously think he believes his words. I know he is good and all, especially with rebounds, having watched the games, but genius? A genius that can barely shoot. I have to give the guy credit though, since he came in only a few months ago with absolutely no knowledge of the game. But, he is still very amusing, the way he goes on and on about his talents with Kaede punctuating his every sentence with a "baka" or "do'a'hou".
Soon, Sakuragi's erm... helpful offer to teach me has turned into an all out battle with Kaede. Just when he was about to head butt Kaede, I heard a "piak!" ouch! That must have hurt. I couldn't help wincing as the fan came into contact with his head. So, I being the kind-hearted one, protested. "Ayako-san! He was only offering to teach me..." Ayako only gave a smile and told me that the guy needs to have his ego deflated a little. I couldn't help but laugh since it was all too true. Now Sakuragi is protesting indignantly. Just before another swat of the fan landed, the door opened and Sakuragi was saved! Akagi has arrived! Practice was to begin at once. I went back to the bench where Ayako had sat, preparing to watch the training. I saw Kaede approaching the Gori-like captain. Akagi looked surprised. I guess Kaede hardly talks to anyone, even his captain.
Then, I saw Akagi glance at me. Oh no! I bet he wants to drive me out of the gym. Despite me wanting to be a coward just now, I decided I didn't really want to leave then. For a couple of reasons I guess... One, I really want to see how training goes especially since I have decided I like basketball. Two, I don't want to meet my pompom-eating doom just yet. And I will probably walk home with Hisashi later if I stay for the whole training so I wouldn't need to meet that doom today. If I was allowed to stay.
When did life ever become so complicated for this girl? Usually, my life goes like this. Wake up, get ready for school, eat, go to school, go home, eat, do homework, sleep and goes on and on. Nothing out of the ordinary ever happened and I never needed to worry about how to fend off insane creatures pretending to be girls like me. ARGH! Did I mention damn that Kaede? And now he just had to tell Akagi I was here so I can meet my doom earlier. What kind of buddy is he? I know I am supposed to be invisible and all thus would not be killed by his girlfriend wannabes but I thought he would be able to see that I was no longer invisible to his little... ok, HUMONGOUS fan club.
Now Akagi is walking here. I am trying to cook up some protest or another to no avail. Maybe, my brother can help me. Did I ever mention that the gori-look-alike is dammit intimidating? He is towering over me now. Maybe he wouldn't tower me THAT much if I were standing but I am sitting and have no intention of standing. Let him throw me out if he wants to but I am not standing up. Not to mention, I seem to be frozen. So I was sitting there staring at his large frame (and I thought my brother, Kaede and Sakuragi were big) when he told me to get to practice. Huh? Then I realized that Kaede had told him I wanted to join the team.
Did I mention damn that Kaede?
fourteen: thanks everyone for the reviews!!! They made me want to continue the story... I hope you aren't disappointed though... not sure how good is it. So review and tell me!
Riko: Ha! I bet they will hate me now since I keep "damn that kaede"ing... Argh! Did I mention damn that Kaede?
fourteen: yes you did. In fact, you mentioned it too many times to count. Actually, I can count it but I am not that bored.
Riko: whatever. But anyway, thanks everyone who said they liked me! To eddie, I have no wish to be liked just coz of my brother but what the hell! There is no other reason to like me anyway. To Kyo, are you that bored that you have to discuss my love life or lack-there-of? (j/k) Thanks Tiran! You boosted my non-existent ego a little! *beams* to nothingtodo, I am not going to jump off a cliff. Maybe die choking on pompoms but not jump off a cliff.
fourteen: haha! Thanks again for reading and reviewing my story! Hope you like this one too!
I walked along the familiar corridors of Shohoku High. Hearing the distant sound of a basketball bouncing on the hard ground, my heart gave a lurch. I was about to "meet" a bunch of kids who probably never knew I existed. This is bad. Why did I decide on it? Sheesh! Fine. I shall be a coward. Goodbye. I am going home.
Damn! Why? Why must he appear at the corridor now? Stupid idiot brother with the lousiest sense of timing. I know you are all looking for the nearest weapon to kill me since I insulted your darling, my brother. But look at it from MY point of view. I finally decided to be a coward and my brother comes dragging me along saying how he would introduce me to his teammates. Okay, so I had decided to go for his training first. But whatever. Oh no! I can see the gym. This is bad. This is bad. This is so bad that even my brain has gone bonkers so much that I can only say "this is bad". I can feel my hair sticking to the sides of my face. I can't believe I am actually sweating as Hisashi is dragging me. Fine. So I am walking too. But what can I do? Literally be dragged there? Not when I told him last night about my wish to see his training. Now you will say I brought it to myself. But can you imagine if I just popped in there? I would know absolutely no one and obviously no one will see me. Not even my brother. I know how he can be once he is absorbed in the game. He wouldn't notice me coming in.
Okay. So I am in the gym now. Not as bad as I thought. My brother left me by the sides but it is interesting to look at the surroundings. I see Kaede but I don't call to him. I can just imagine his screaming fans killing me with their ridiculous pompoms. Yuck. I rather die in a more civilized fashion. Definitely not with pompoms in my mouth. Not that anyone would notice but still... it is against my principles. Sheesh! I see more stupid idiots with hearts for eyes. It is lucky that Kaede never notices such things anymore. I really hate to see him becoming bulimic for no reason. Okay, so that wasn't funny. I never said it was meant to be so get off my case!
Ayako is here too. I think I should go sit with her. At least I would not be amidst this crazy rukawa brigade. Let me tell you, they seriously belong in the zoo. Only that if they were gone, the school's population will drop about 99.687953% or something. That's why they are allowed to stay. Plus no zoo would want to risk their animals having mental disorders. This illness seem to be contagious you see. Why else would most of the female population here contract it? I don't think I will catch it though. Even this virus will not notice my existence.
So, I went to sit with Ayako. She said "hi" to my surprise and smiled at me. However, she seemed caught up in some paperwork or something. By the way, I feel a churn up my stomach now. You know why? Haruko is here too. Yuck! She gives me this sickly sweet "hello" and turns her attention back to Kaede who is just finishing a dunk. I don't think I can stand more of it. I know he is quite good-looking and his skills are remarkable, but I still don't understand the craze over him. Especially since his drooling antics are quite known to all of them. And may I know which self-respecting girl actually falls that hard for a guy who drools almost every second of the day? I think I will practise my shooting. I know I didn't plan on training today but there is nothing better to do and I really can't stand any more of the giggly hearts for eyes girls. Did I mention especially Haruko?
So now I am walking to my brother. He is talking to Sakuragi and another guy I am not too sure who he is. He seems a little on the short side but who cares? In case you want to know, I only know Sakuragi since he is in the first year too. Whatever. So I asked my brother whether I could play around a little until his training starts. He says it would be all right to do so and throws me the ball in his hands. The three went back to their conversation. Ha! I should have made a bet about it. I just knew they wouldn't notice me, with the exception of my brother. On the other hand, whom would I bet with? The air?
I took the net Kaede is not using. Don't want abuse from the brigade later on. Knowing no one would even notice me playing, especially since all eyes were on Kaede, I shot from different positions on the line. I tried to remember what my brother had taught me. To my surprise, I did not really lose my touch despite not playing for ages. Fine. Not all my shots got in. But I had expected worse. What else from this girl who can do nothing impressive? On second thoughts, I shouldn't have been surprised. I had never been remarkably bad at anything. Just not remarkably good. And of course, despite my satisfaction, I was nowhere near Kaede's skill. So I was just shooting to my heart's content and I remembered how fun basketball could be. Even if I was playing alone.
Oh no! Damn that idiot Kaede! He is actually walking over. Damn! Now the whole school worth of girls will be on my warpath. I don't stand a chance. I plastered a blank look on my face as he walked over. He stopped in front of me. Argh! I am doomed. Even though he just wanted to show me what I was doing wrongly. One look at ANY girl besides Ayako and I am fried. I know looks aren't supposed to be able to kill but this is an exception. I tried not to think about it and listened to what my supposed buddy has to say about my shooting. Okay. I am not using my knees enough. Fine. But I wouldn't even have knees once those girls are through with me. Hmm... I guess I got my wish in a sense. I am no longer invisible. I am very much visible to those girls. Too visible for my own good. Argh!
Actually, as I turn my head to look at the extent of the damage, I realized that it was not only the girls who were staring daggers at me. The team was staring too. Only, they had a look of awe instead of hatred. I should have known since Kaede is not known to pay attention to anyone but himself. However, as I had said before, we were buddies. He doesn't talk so no one hangs out with him unless you count his stalkers. So he is left with me. This plain Jane who has no other friends either because she is too much overshadowed by everyone. Whenever we are together, I do all the talking. But I always tell myself it is better to talk to a human than to the wall even though the reaction is the same. I mean, look at it this way, I will feel totally stupid talking to the blank wall. And on occasions, Kaede does reply even if it is one-liners.
Have you ever heard of the saying about being careful what you wish for since it might come true? I am thinking about it now as Kaede is watching me shoot a few balls. I am now being watched by the whole team plus Kaede's cheerleaders. So why do I feel so uneasy? I guess the girls are just plain scary. No. Not "plain" scary. Extremely scary. Nothing is plain about those searing-hot stares directed at me. Actually, now that I think about it, it is rather interesting that their heart-filled eyes had transformed into ones of pure rage in the matter of moments! I wonder why this suddenly comes upon me when I am in grave danger.
I think I will just get a bodyguard or something. Now I will continue with my basketball. It is too dumb to worry about dying with pompoms in my mouth when I can actually concentrate on better things. So I shot and shot and shot. Only concentrating on Kaede's teaching and my shooting. It is amazing how much he can teach without opening his mouth much. It is even more amazing how much I picked up. Most of my shots are able to go into the net without even touching the rim! No one is actually guarding me but still... it is an accomplishment so shut up.
I think someone is approaching. Turning around to see, I realize it is Sakuragi. He comes up to me and is trying to convince me that I should not listen to Kaede's "rubbish". That he was the one I should ask for help since HE is the basketball tensai. At his arrogant words, I could feel my mouth curling a smile. It was so funny! He kept going on about being a genius and his face had this self-absorbed look. I seriously think he believes his words. I know he is good and all, especially with rebounds, having watched the games, but genius? A genius that can barely shoot. I have to give the guy credit though, since he came in only a few months ago with absolutely no knowledge of the game. But, he is still very amusing, the way he goes on and on about his talents with Kaede punctuating his every sentence with a "baka" or "do'a'hou".
Soon, Sakuragi's erm... helpful offer to teach me has turned into an all out battle with Kaede. Just when he was about to head butt Kaede, I heard a "piak!" ouch! That must have hurt. I couldn't help wincing as the fan came into contact with his head. So, I being the kind-hearted one, protested. "Ayako-san! He was only offering to teach me..." Ayako only gave a smile and told me that the guy needs to have his ego deflated a little. I couldn't help but laugh since it was all too true. Now Sakuragi is protesting indignantly. Just before another swat of the fan landed, the door opened and Sakuragi was saved! Akagi has arrived! Practice was to begin at once. I went back to the bench where Ayako had sat, preparing to watch the training. I saw Kaede approaching the Gori-like captain. Akagi looked surprised. I guess Kaede hardly talks to anyone, even his captain.
Then, I saw Akagi glance at me. Oh no! I bet he wants to drive me out of the gym. Despite me wanting to be a coward just now, I decided I didn't really want to leave then. For a couple of reasons I guess... One, I really want to see how training goes especially since I have decided I like basketball. Two, I don't want to meet my pompom-eating doom just yet. And I will probably walk home with Hisashi later if I stay for the whole training so I wouldn't need to meet that doom today. If I was allowed to stay.
When did life ever become so complicated for this girl? Usually, my life goes like this. Wake up, get ready for school, eat, go to school, go home, eat, do homework, sleep and goes on and on. Nothing out of the ordinary ever happened and I never needed to worry about how to fend off insane creatures pretending to be girls like me. ARGH! Did I mention damn that Kaede? And now he just had to tell Akagi I was here so I can meet my doom earlier. What kind of buddy is he? I know I am supposed to be invisible and all thus would not be killed by his girlfriend wannabes but I thought he would be able to see that I was no longer invisible to his little... ok, HUMONGOUS fan club.
Now Akagi is walking here. I am trying to cook up some protest or another to no avail. Maybe, my brother can help me. Did I ever mention that the gori-look-alike is dammit intimidating? He is towering over me now. Maybe he wouldn't tower me THAT much if I were standing but I am sitting and have no intention of standing. Let him throw me out if he wants to but I am not standing up. Not to mention, I seem to be frozen. So I was sitting there staring at his large frame (and I thought my brother, Kaede and Sakuragi were big) when he told me to get to practice. Huh? Then I realized that Kaede had told him I wanted to join the team.
Did I mention damn that Kaede?
fourteen: thanks everyone for the reviews!!! They made me want to continue the story... I hope you aren't disappointed though... not sure how good is it. So review and tell me!
Riko: Ha! I bet they will hate me now since I keep "damn that kaede"ing... Argh! Did I mention damn that Kaede?
fourteen: yes you did. In fact, you mentioned it too many times to count. Actually, I can count it but I am not that bored.
Riko: whatever. But anyway, thanks everyone who said they liked me! To eddie, I have no wish to be liked just coz of my brother but what the hell! There is no other reason to like me anyway. To Kyo, are you that bored that you have to discuss my love life or lack-there-of? (j/k) Thanks Tiran! You boosted my non-existent ego a little! *beams* to nothingtodo, I am not going to jump off a cliff. Maybe die choking on pompoms but not jump off a cliff.
fourteen: haha! Thanks again for reading and reviewing my story! Hope you like this one too!