Disclaimer: I do not own Slam Dunk or any of its characters. XD And the song "Hands Down" and its lyrics are copyrighted to Dashboard Confessional and the people who helped them in composing the lovely song.

A/N: Song fic. "Hands Down" by Dashboard Confessional. If you have read my fic entitled "He Meant It", this is like a sequel to it. Or rather, the longer version of that fic. So yeah.. :) Just read on.

Warning: Lotsa swear words :) But it's bearable, so don't worry XD

Pairing: MitRu --heart-- XD

Summary: Mitsui is assigned to a chore-- to catch a big and chunky fish for Rukawa's birthday. He stumbles upon a certain place and Rukawa stumbles upon him. Talk about coincidence :)

Hands Down : Chapter Two

!- Hisashi Mitsui's POV -!

I woke up to the sound of the noisy chitchattering of the people walking along the front hall. Sheesh. What a lousy way to wake people up. And believe me, I totally forgot that I was sleeping with Kaede. I looked at him and as I've predicted, he's still asleep. He looks so angelic. I laughed at the thought, comparing how he acts when he's actually awake.

"Oy, Mitchy!" yelled (I'm guessing) Sakuragi through the door with a loud thud. "Wake up old man!"

I threw a pillow at the door and decided to open it before the morons wake the ice prince up. I violently swung the door open and spoke with an annoyed expression, "What the hell is your problem?"

"Someone sure is grumpy this morning." spoke the Ayako-obsessed point guard.

"It's 11:00 am, Mitchy! An hour before noon and you're still snoozing. Don't tell us you forgot about the chores."

"What chores? For goodness' sake, Sakuragi. This is a vacation, not some training porgram."

"Nyahaha.. The old man totally forgot."

"Did you, Mitsui? Aya-chan assigned all of us to do a chore in preparation for Rukawa's birthday and the New Year celebration."

"Tch. Even the tensai was forced to do a chore. If Haruko hadn't convince me, I wouldn't do this."

Oh great. Chores. I hate them. And I totally hate mine.

'Catch some fish and make sure they're big and chunky.' I read from the piece of paper. Crappy, yes. But I have no choice. I looked at the still sleeping figure on the bed. I envy this bastard. He gets to laze around all day-- eat, watch tv, do absolutely n-o-t-h-i-n-g, while I'm out in the open, hoping to catch a big and chunky goddamned fish for his party. I grumbled and with one final curse ("fuck my life"), I left our room. I grabbed the fishing rod and the fishing box thing beside the door. Only Buddha knows where in heavens they came from. But I know for a fact that some moron left it beside the door specially for me, Mitsui the fisherman. Grrr. I took one step away from the cool shadows of the porch, onto the golden beach sand into the blazing heat of the sun.

I was trying to find a good fishing spot. Problem is, I don't even know what a 'good fishing spot' is or where I can find it. I don't really know how to fish. I remember I saw my grandfather do it once, but that does not make me a pro fisherman. On the way, people were, let's say.. jammin'. Waaa.. I envy them. Beach volley, barbecues, sand castles, hot babes. Holy crap. I shook that thought aside. Thinking about those so called 'hot babes' won't make me any different from Sakuragi. Eeeww. So I went on with my search for the 'good fishing spot'.

After looooooooooooong minutes, I found myself in a place very tranquil and quiet. Is this still part of the beach? It still has the same golden sand, but the jammin' people were no longer there. The place is surrounded by palm trees and there was a cave nearby. I guess this is where those girls and boys scouts camp. Cool. I settled under a palm tree near the seashore. And I realized.. I couldn't get any more stupid. How the hell am I supposed to catch a fish in the seashore!? All I'll get is fish bait here. Argh. I forgot. In order to catch a big and chunky fish, I have to be in the middle of the sea in a freaking boat. It seems that there's no boat in this isolated place. Oh man. I have to find one. I have to go on another freaking quest. Mou.. I'm already dead tired. I think I'm going to rest for a while. I sat under another palm tree and I dozed off..

"Sempai?"

I blinked once, twice, thrice. What? Where? Kaede!?

"Rukawa..! What are you doing here?"

"What are you doing here?"

"I asked you first."

"I got bored."

"And you went here because of that?"

"Yes."

"Do you know this place?"

"Yes."

"My dad used to take me here."

I smiled at him. He actually talked to me. "I see." And to answer his question, "I accidentally got here." I told him about the rest of my stupid quest-for-nothing. He shrugged and he sat down beside me.. and I was startled-- because of the fact that I have this huge goddamned crush on him and he still doesn't know about it. You still remember?

"It's late, sempai."

I was unnerved, yet again. The sun was now setting in front of us and I still don't have the fish. Whatever. I have no time for that because I just fathomed that this is the perfect time to tell this bastard everything.

"Rukawa.."

"Hn?"

.. and I pulled him into a kiss. I felt a quick shiver on his lips, maybe because of my sudden attack. I saw his eyes widen a bit, also because of shock. But slowly.. they began to close engaging deeper into the kiss.

Shortly, we pulled back to catch our breaths.

"Rukawa Kaede.. I love you."

That was it. I need not explain further. And this time, it's my turn to be shocked. He kissed me. But it meant nothing. I don't know. I just didn't feel anything at all. But I did see even the smallest speck of love in his eyes. I guess that's enough proof for now. At least he cares.

Just then, in the middle of my disordered thoughts, it began to rain.

"Perfect." I grumbled sarcastically as I stood up. I grabbed the fishing stuff and Rukawa's hand as to take him inside the cave nearby for shelter from the rain, of course. We both leaned on the cold cave wall, panting.

This is boring. But I thought.. Since I've gotten myself into this intimate situation, I might as well make the most out of it. I put my arms around the boy beside me and he willingly rested his head on my shoulder. At least here, nobody would disturb us. Peace and quiet. I can almost imagine Sakuragi and the others yelling at me.. Scolding me why I did not catch any fish. How dumb their questions are.

Putting the stupid thoughts aside, I pulled Kaede closer to me. Stay quiet, stay near, stay close, they can't hear. I wanted him all for myself. Call me a selfish retard, for all I care. I grinned. My hopes aren't too high after all. It will take time.

This ice prince will love me back. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

The words are hushed lets not get busted;
just lay entwined here, undiscovered.
Safe in here from all the stupid questions.
"Hey did you get some?"
Man, that is so dumb.
Stay quiet, stay near, stay close they can't hear...
so we can get some.

My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me.
So won't you kill me, so I die happy.
My heart is yours to fill or burst,
to break or bury, or wear as jewelery,
whichever you prefer.

T B C :)

R & R p l e a s e ! :)