Well, here it is! Chapter Two! The original chapter was longer than this but I decided to cut in half so I could update sooner. Sorry if it's to short! Enough stalling read on and please be sure to read my Author's Note at the end!

For once in her life, Kyo was worried before a game. However, it wasn't because of the game but more about her secret getting out. The million scenarios that could lead to her discovery played in her head, closely followed by the million and one consequences that could happen. Shaking her head she tried to compose herself, as a basketball player she knew she couldn't lose her cool when the odds were against her, if she did she'd only choke. She couldn't go over there and explain the situation to her friends herself, because she knew they would get excited upon seeing her and the guys would probably hug her like they would with her as a girl. She searched for Meiko, thinking that it might be easier if she just got her friends attention so she could realize what was happening and explain it to the team. Meiko (Mei) was too studying a piece of paper, which Kyo could only assume was her team's strategy. She could've done something to catch her attention but that would risk one of her friends spotting her. Panic rising Kyo searched for an excuse to get out of playing when an idea hit her. She turned quickly, scanning the Seisyu crowd for a sign of Tsuyaka-senpai. Kyo ran hurriedly through the crowd of girls that stood in her way trying to get an autograph to get to her friend.

"What's wrong?" Tsuyaka asked her out of breath friend worriedly.

"It's our old school" Kyo replied gasping-she seemed to be doing that a lot today- and pointing at the team stretching across the court "I'm playing against our old school".

"So?" Tsuyaka asked coolly.

"So! They'll see me and let it slip that I'm a girl! Tsuyaka you got to go down there and tell the team and anyone else that can recognize!"

Tsuyaka stared at her friend's pleading eyes for a few seconds before giving in. Straightening up she began to walk down to the other side of the gym, stopping only to pry Kyo off her, who had gratefully given her a bone breaking hug around the waist. When she reached the other side of the court she was greeted by friendly smiles that stuck on familiar faces. Before she could utter a word she engulfed in an avalanche of hugs. After she was released she explained the situation to her friends and scanned the crowd for anyone else it might be necessary to fill in. After a short spasm her friends understood the situation and agreed to be discreet. Tsuyaka was not so sure however, when they began to very indiscreetly search the team for Kyo and when one of the boys found her, he very "discreetly" pointed her out to everyone else, who in turn all waved to the very mortified girl.

While Kyo was unsuccessfully trying to hide behind the bench, Eniwa came up from her back and asked "Will they not say anything?"

She shook her head "No they won't say anything".

Eniwa looked like he was about to say something more when the buzzer rang, signaling the start of the game. Because she wasn't starting in the game Kyo took a seat at the bench and waited for Tsuyaka to approach her.

"I told the team and anyone in the crowd who could recognize you" she said when she arrived next to Kyo.

"You told everyone?"

"Don't worry. Only the team and about 7 people in that crowd can recognize you. The rest are first years at school; they are, apparently, Ryo's fan girls." Tsuyaka left a relieved Kyo and took her original sit in the bleacher, barking at two young girls who had taken her spot.

Kyo, meanwhile, turned to look at the other team's captain: Ryo Takinowa. She understood why he had a fan club. He was an extremely good looking guy plus he was rich, athletic and popular, making him a total prince charming. Ryo was actually one of the two clowns that she and Mei defeated when they played their first game together. Ryo and Meiko were like brother and sister and from 2nd grade to 5th grade, Kyo had had a crush on hi. Until the day that he and Mei caught him flirting with one girl whe ten minutes before he'd been asking another one out.

Luaghing happily next to Ryo was Shigure. As loud and womanizing as Ryo was, Shigure was the exact opposite. Considerate, funny and kind of shy around girls he didn't know as he was, Shigure was Ryo's best friend. Almost like a brother; they were the male equivalent of Mei and herself.

As she was lost in thought, Eniwa came up from behind her, making her jump a few feet in the air. "Do they know?" he asked, nodding his head at her friends' direction.

"Yeah, but don't worry about it, they won't tell."

He looked like he was about to say something, but before he could a loud whistle blew, signaling the start of the game.

Kyo wasn't starting so she took a seat in between Imai and Yura. She watched as Eniwa and Hamaya took their positions in the court along with thrSuzuki, Hatakeyama and Imura.

She looked at the other five players that were on the court and was relieved to see Meiko sitting at the bench. She wasn't happy, however, to see both Sam and Ryo on the court. They were bothe really good and could easily take Eniwa if they teamed up. Kyo was right. Fast into the first quarter they were losing 10 to 25.

With a little loud encouragement from Imai and Yura, their coach realized the danger his team was in and exchanged Hamaya for Yura. When the Seisyu team took the lead Knoko's coach send in Shigure as well as Nikki. Four of the best players on the team were playing. It wasn't long before they caught up with Eniwa and Yura. Kyo's coach made some more player exchanges on everyone except Yura and Eniwa, but she was still anxious. Finally Kinoko's coach sent in Meiko. Kyo knew perfectly well what would happen now; and she was right. It wasn't long before Meiko granted her team a 10 point lead. Kyo, who was watching Mei closely, could thell her friend was holding back. She suddenly heard her name being shouted and shook herself out of her reverie. The coach was signaling her to go in. as she stepped onto the court, she caught Mei's attention and saw her friend smirk. It was a whole new game now.

Yura drank all the of the water in his container in one fast gulp. They had kept playing more than 4 quarters and had been playing for several hours straight, most of the crowd supporting the other team was gone and theirs was beginning to fade as well. To make everything worse both teams were still tied 60-60 and every single player on both teams looked absolutely exhausted, especially Kyo and that Meiko girl, number 12. he stared between the girl and Kyo in silent admiration. Before Kyo had set foot on the court, the girl had played well, but the second Kyo began to play, her game changed completely. It was like watching a battle between 2 female titans; even Kyo's game improved a notch or two. He stared as his sweaty teammates drank their water. Everyone was looking pale, everyone except Imai who hadn't played.

Imai was worried now. Since the start of the game he recognized that the other team was really good and that they would be hard to beat, but he'd thought that once his "dream team"(I know it's a stuid name but it's in Imai's head, no one needs to know about that), which consisted of Kyo, Eniwa and even Yura, got to play, the game would tilt in their favor. He didn't count on the other team also having a "dream team" as well. Between number 12(this is Meiko, for those that aren't paying attention) and the captain of the other team, they were more than good enough to keep up with his 3 best players.

He looked past the crowd, his eyes falling on number 12's face. This girl is basically the one keeping the other team together. he thought silently the captain of her team pretty much takes care of Yura, but it's that girl that's taking on the combination of Kyo and Eniwa, which I have to say is a pretty hard thing to do. I hate to admit it but, she's good.

The next quarter started again and Yura, Kyo, Eniwa, Hamaya and Suzuki hurried onto the court, closely followed by the other team. Five minutes into the game and they were losing by 20 points. Bothe teams were exhausted but while they seemed to wear out with every passing minute, the other team became more and more determined to win.

Kyo passed the ball to Eniwa with the little energy that they had left. Meiko ran past her and quickly intercepted the pass passing it forward to Sam, who scored. Kyo smirked knowingly; she was letting her game down and this was Mei's way of telling her to perk up. This is how it always had been with her friend. When they played together they were unstoppable but when they played against each other they were constantly straining in an unhealthy determination to defeat the other. It was unspoken agreement between the two of them; when the played against each other they had to give it their all. Unfortunately for her, Mei had more "all" than she did.

Suddenly the referee sounded his whistle signaling a time out. Surprised, Kyo watched as Suzuki left the court to be replaced by a serious looking Imai. The only time Kyo had seen Imai play was when he went one on one with her to determine whether she would stay on the team. She'd never seen him play at practice much less at a real game. A small smiled made it's way onto her tired face; Imai was good, really good. Plus he wasn't tired; they could still win this after all!

Ryo looked on worriedly as the opposing team's captain took his position on the court. He eyed the tall boy warily. He'd heard stories about Seisyu's team captain's exceptional abilities. It was too exaggerated to be true, he knew, but he also knew that very few people had ever seen him play, so he had no idea what to expect. After a few minutes of game play, his fears were justified. Imai was good, perhaps as good as Mei, and that was not good news. After Seisyu scored 10 points more, he asked for a time out and signaled his team into a huddle.

"This guy's too good for me to take" he panted "I'm sorry Mei but I'm gonna need you to cover him". Th girl called Mei just smiled at him fondly and answered "leave it to me". So he did.

Mei studied the tall player she was going to "cover". He was tall, with broad shoulders, long brown hair and chocolate brown eyes. He's kinda cute… she thought WHAT? Get the head out of the gutter Mei she scolded herself time to focus.

She stared at the tall captain once more, a tinge of blush creeping onto her cheeks So this is the famous Imai. The player whose game is as much a mystery as his personal life she stared on Well you can just call me detective Mei!. She repeated her thoughts in an inaudible whisper and shook her head in an amused way. "Kyo's right…I do make the lamest jokes". With a slight smile she positioned herself on the court. It was time to win the game and see if this Imai's reputation is all it's cut out to be...

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A/N: I want to fix some mistakes on the 1st chapter which is that Kyo is from aout of town, not another part of it. I won't correct the mistake, because it doesn't affect the plot and because...well I'm just too dan lazy. Also I'm sorry if this has a few grammar mistakes but my program cannot check the grammar, plus English is my second language(so I have 2 good excuses).

THANKS TO MY REVIEWERS...I DEDICATE THIS CHAPTER TO YOU!

PEACE7: Where's the fun if there aren't some cliffhangers? Did you know that cliffhangers and killing off major characters is the way writers express their evil side? Well it is!

monkeyguy: First thing(1) cool nickname Second thing(2) you could try getting proffesional help for the rocker thing. Oh well! Who cares if you're crazy as long as you review? Thanks for reading.

StrawberryEggs: erm...the story is about Imai, not Hamaya. It starts talking about Kyo's past but that's because it is an important part of the story. The story IS mostly about Imai, but I will very much like to narrate from different characters' perspective. And thanks for pointing the town mistake out. I'm glad you are liking this story.

A/N: ONE LAST NOTE! I have now read up to the 6th volume and jumped on to the 9th and 10th volume, so now I have a better idea on what to write on the character. However, there will be changes like how the school doesn't know about Kyo...etc. Remember I wrote this when I'd read up until the 3rd volume, and if I change it now the whole plot will change...and I'm too lazy to do anything about it! A million thanks! READ AND REVIEW!