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Uh . . . 'Hesitantly walks onto the stage'
"I'm sorry for painful long wait. I'm sure many of you who were loyal readers had forgotten all about this story. I'm so sorry . . . Don't throw too many rocks! Ow! Ow!"
No matter how stupid and mean I may be, the story must go on. And don't worry, it will go on. I plan on doing shorter chapters, but updating every couple of days.
So please enjoy this chapter! I'm sorry . . .
LOVE AND BASKETBALL
Chapter Five (Finally): Jou and Who?
In the car, there was a looming silence. The only words that had been said between us were the directions to my house.
I couldn't help but nervously fidget with the zipper to my backpack. The idea of being in a car . . . alone . . . with Yami was nerve wracking! I stole another glance at the driving boy.
"You like it here?" Yami asked, breaking the silence and causing me to jump.
Embarrassed at my reaction, I sheepishly replied, "Yeah."
"You know, you don't have to be so nervous around me. I won't bite," Yami teased.
Yami biting me? I suddenly thought of him nipping at my neck playfully.
My face heated up and I tried to take my mind off that invading thought. "So . . . uh . . . do you like basketball?"
What kind of stupid question was that? Duh, Ryou!
"Yeah," he answered before continuing, "It helps me take my mind off of things."
I felt the same way. It was sort of a stress reliever for me. "I agree," I spoke, suddenly becoming more enthusiastic at the idea that he and I had something to talk about. "When I'm out there on the court, I feel different. I feel so invincible out there with the basketball, and it's fun. It really is fun."
Yami then chuckled at me. "The way you talk so passionately about it is rather cute."
My heart skipped a beat and my face felt like it was on fire.
He just called me cute! Yami called me cute! Ecstatic, I blurted, "You're cute, too."
I mentally slapped myself and almost physically did it.
Yami had a surprised look on his face, but I didn't see as I turned away, abashed.
I can't believe I said that. He must think I have a big ol' crush on him, even though I do. I just don't want him to be too weirded out to talk to me.
Thankfully, the car pulled up to my ancient house.
"Is this it?" Yami inquired, giving it a good survey.
"Yeah. Not much, huh?" I commented, opening the door.
He didn't respond to that but simply said, "See you tomorrow."
I closed the door and waited a few seconds for him to drive off. But when I realized he was waiting for me to safely get to the door, I hurried up the walkway and quickly fumbled with my keys.
When I opened the door, I turned to give him a wave, thinking a little too late that I must seem like a big idiot. His car drove off and turned the corner.
I exhaled in chagrin.
First I blurt out how cute he is, then I foolishly stand there by his car, probably making him wonder what I was doing, and I end with a ridiculous, anxious wave. Now he must officially be freaked out.
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In geometry the next day, I felt a hard poke on my shoulder.
"What?" I whispered trying to pay attention to the new formula Ms. Nitta was showing us.
"How'd it go last night?" I heard Malik whisper back.
What was he talking about? How did what go last night?
"What do you mean?" I asked, puzzled.
"I saw you leave with him."
At this, I turned my head and saw a smug look tauntingly placed on his face.
"How?"
"I was waiting for you outside. You know, to give you a ride home. But I guess he's more important than your best friend since you ditched me for him."
Oops. I didn't know he was waiting for me. "I'm sorry. I thought you left."
"Don't worry," Malik shrugged his shoulders. I turned back to the board, but a few seconds later the same penetrating whisper asked me, "Did you do it?"
Huh? What was he talking about now? "Do what?"
"You know . . ." I heard Malik's voice trail off before ending with, "have sex."
WHAT? I didn't even kiss him, nor hugged him!
"NO!" I burst in disbelief. "Of course not! Why would we have sex?"
The whole class abruptly turned their attention to us, sending us scrutinizing looks.
"Ryou! Such an outburst is inappropriate for the classroom. Whatever you and Malik do on your free time is your own personal matter. Lunch detention!"
I folded my arms in annoyance. Malik should be the one getting detention. I heard him snicker triumphantly.
"Stop snickering or you'll get two detentions!" Ms. Nitta threatened, pointing a piece of chalk at him.
Malik instantly stopped and I smirked in amusement.
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It seemed I was the only one who received detention today as I silently sat in my desk, peering around the otherwise empty classroom except for Ms. Nitta.
I graciously hadn't seen Yami yet. I was dreading seeing him because he would probably give me a disgusted look and walk in the other direction.
Finally my twenty minutes were up and I hastily threw on my backpack and exited the classroom.
Malik was to meet me at my locker. I marched through the empty corridors as everyone else must have been in the cafeteria or out at a restaurant.
I turned a corner and bumped into someone. When I saw whom it was I automatically blushed.
It was Yami.
I soon felt that I needed to explain myself last night so he wouldn't think bad of me. "L-Last night, I-I-"
"Hey, Yami! You comin'?" A familiar voice called, interrupting me. I saw Jou running up to us. "Oh, hey Ryou!" He greeted, beaming at me. "Trying to get some basketball tips from Yami?"
It wasn't quite what I was doing . . . "U-uh . . ."
"Yeah," Yami answered for me. I gratefully looked at him, and he remarkably responded with a warm smile back. "See ya, Ryou. Don't forget what I told you," Yami said, brushing past me to leave with Jou.
I turned around with a wide, mirthful grin. He didn't think I was weird at all! In fact, he even smiled at me. My heart fluttered and I entrancingly made my way to my locker.
"How was detention?" Malik asked, taking a bite of his sandwich.
"Wonderful," I responded, a distant look on my face as my mind was somewhere in the clouds.
"Wonderful? What kind of detention did you go to?" Malik questioned a disbelieving look on his face.
"Yeah . . ." I replied, still imagining Yami's majestic smile.
Malik shook his head in defeat mumbling, "And this is why detention should be illegal."
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After a hard practice, Coach Koshiro called a Captains' meeting. All three Captains gathered in his office.
"In less than a week, we have our first game," Coach Koshiro informed, pacing in front of us like a drill sergeant. "Do you know who it's against?" He asked, pausing for us to answer.
I had no idea.
"Llamas, sir," answered the JV Captain.
"CORRECT!" Coach Koshiro bellowed. "AND IF WE, THE DOMINO DEVILS, DON'T BEAT THE PANSY LITTLE LLAMAS, THEN YOU ARE ALL KICKED OFF THE CAPTAIN POSITION!"
"Yes, sir!" we all shouted in unison.
"Good," Coach Koshiro quieted down. "Dismissed."
I was behind Yami as we left the room. I turned to go to the locker rooms but noticed he was heading for the exit. Why was he leaving now? Must be something important . . .
A little disappointed, I entered the locker rooms. Only a few people were left changing. I didn't have time to take a shower so I just grabbed my uniform and backpack. When I left the locker rooms, I walked down the hallway to where Malik would be waiting outside for me.
"Mmm . . ."
What was that? I halted in my footsteps and listened. I heard another faint moan.
Was someone hurt? Worried, I began to walk in the direction I heard it come from. I saw another hallway that led to the health rooms. But as soon as I turned the corner, I immediately stepped back and hid.
Did I just see that correctly? No, I couldn't have . . .
To see if my eyes weren't lying, I cautiously peeked around the wall and down the hallway.
There, pressed against the wall was Jou. His arms were wrapped around a taller figure. Their lips were connected as they continued to osculate.
I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe it. Horrified and confused, I quietly hurried away and exited the building. When I rushed outside, Malik gave me an inquiring look.
"What's wrong with you?"
"I-I . . . saw Jou kissing . . . Kaiba."
TO BE CONTINUED!
I know I know! Enough rocks already! I'm sorry for being on hiatus for a time there, but a strange new inspiration has come to me. But you must review and let all your evil thoughts on me out there. Or your good thoughts! Review!