Disclaimer: I don't own Slam Dunk.
A/N: I decided to update early, so keep on reading!
Chapter 3: A Nightmare Came True
Sendoh held Kairi in his arms for a few minutes, it was a dream come true for him, he was so happy that he forgot the injuries that he received from the gangsters. As for Kairi, it was her way of showing him gratitude. But, Akira Sendoh misunderstood her and thought that their already mutual to each other.
'I could live like this forever. I don't care the damn what happens to me, as long as my angel is with me. It's not like everyday you'll be able to meet an innocent and beautiful looking girl. She's so nice and composed; I'll never let her be harmed. And I will love her 'til my life ends.' he woke up from his thoughts and blushed.
'Did I just say that? I must've been hit hard on the head. Well come to think of it, she is different. Oh crap! I can stop blushing, she's so beautiful. Argh, what am' I gonna do? Maybe I should tell her.' Sendoh suddenly let go of Kairi and faced her.
"Kairi-chan...I need...to...tell you something." Sendoh said between the lines.
"Uhhh, okay." Kairi looked at him very puzzled.
"I...I..." Sendoh can't complete his sentence because of his tension.
"..." Kairi began to look really serious.
"Actually, I...I...lo..." Sendoh's was about to say it completely but was interrupted by the ringing of the door bell.
"DING DONG"
"Who could that be? Wait here I'll go see who it is." Kairi stood up from the couch.
Sendoh was relieved, but he was still tensioned and frustrated. Meanwhile, Kairi went to the door to see who it is. It turns out to be her brother, Kaede Rukawa. She was a bit surprised to see him; nevertheless she was very happy to see his older twin brother.
"Onii-chan" Kairi hugged him and cling on his arms and went inside.
"You have a visitor?" He asked her as soon as he saw a pair of shoes on the floor.
"Yes, actually he saved me from a couple of gangster on the corner." Kairi told him the story.
"Mmm" Kaede looked at her very suspiciously.
"I know I know...I can take care of myself, but he voluntarily help me." Kairi stammered.
"Mmm" Kaede looked around the house to see this so-called savior of his sister.
"Onii-chan, I would like you to meet..." she wasn't able to finish her sentence.
The moment Kaede Rukawa saw Akira Sendoh; he was looking very furious and flamed up. As for Akira Sendoh, he became puzzled and stared at him curiously.
"Sendoh" Kaede said under his voice.
"You mean you know each other?" she started to sound surprised.
"..." neither of them responded.
"Onii-chan, he's the guy I was talking about." Kairi said proudly.
It was already dinner time so Kairi decided to invite Akira Sendoh for dinner which he gladly accepted. The night ended as Kairi didn't notice the tension between her brother and Sendoh.
The other day, the basketball team was getting ready for practice. Surprisingly, Akira Sendoh came in early but was a on a slump. Koushino and Hikoichi approached him and asked.
"Yo Sendoh, is there a problem?" asked Koushino.
"Nothing..." he replied lamely.
"Hikoichi here said that you helped Kairi in some kind of trouble. So, what happened?" he asked forwardly.
"..." Sendoh looked at them pathetically and began to feel very down and miserable.
"Hey, don't cry man! You looked as if you were busted by your crushes brother." Koushino joked but it just made Sendoh feel more terrible.
"You mean..." Hikoichi and Koushino asked in unison.
"It's like this..." Sendoh sat down on the floor and held his legs.
FLASHBACK
He and Kaede Rukawa went home together. He was feeling a bit intimidated by the so-called twin brother of his angel. On the bench near the station Kaede Rukawa confronted the ace player. He has never seen him so serious before, it was kinda like he was a different person.
"Tell me, your true intention on my sister is..." he asked forwardly.
"Okay, I'll get to the point. I like her, you wouldn't mind if I court her, right?" Sendoh answered his question in full confidence.
"Certainly..."
"Really, thanks man." he almost jumped in happiness.
"...not!" Kaede continued his sentence.
"What" he became stiff and his happy expression was no longer to be seen.
"I will not let my sister be in the hands of someone like you." after that Kaede turned his back at him.
"Are you the one to decide on who's gonna court her?" Sendoh questioned him.
"Stay away from her or you'll regret it." Kaede warned and left off.
END OF FLASHBACK
"You mean, Kairi is Rukawa's sister?" Hikoichi's eyes widen. "Gotta check that!" he said under his voice.
"Oh...well there are a lot of girls out there, forget about her." Koushino tried to calm him.
"But...I" Sendoh muttered.
"Hey, Hikoichi what are you writing?" Koushino asked
"This.' NEVER COURT YOU RIVALS SISTER.'" Hikoichi read.
Unfortunately, it made the ace player felt even more miserable. He took the whole incident very hard, it was his first time to be let down by someone.
"Hey guys, Coach Taoka going to say something so you better go there now." Kairi entered the room.
After Sendoh saw Kairi entered the room he can't help himself not to feel sad. He was staring at her blankly until tears form at the edge of his eyes.
"Yes; let's go." Koushino called out.
"Daijoubu, Sendoh-kun" Kairi asked.
"..." Sendoh looked at her with eyes full of despair.
Moments later, the whole team was gathered because of an announcement that Coach Taoka will say.
"I gathered you all here because we were invited by the Kanagawa Basketball Competition Board for a free vacation on an island resort to congratulate us for being able to enter the tournaments. All members will be coming there with me along with Kairi. Be here at exactly 8:00 o'clock tomorrow. Is everything clear?
"Yes coach!" they answered in unison.
"Okay then, you guys better not be late; especially you Sendoh." Coach Taoka said aloud.
The practice was over after that. Sendoh was still feeling miserable and went straight home.
'Wait! It's not like Kairi dumped me, it's only his brother. I won't give up, especially now that I got my first base with her.' he smirked
A/N: Way to go! I just love conflicts between a brother and a lover. More reviews please!