Title: Life, Newspaper and Basketball
Disclaimer: Slam Dunk belongs to Takehiko Inoue. I'm doing this to improve my creative writing. (shucks) Please don't sue me.
Authors Note: Hello there pips! This is my first attempt of a RuHaru fic. There's just so little of them out there...tsk, so depressing...I don't know how I'm going to pull this fic off, since I'm no writer...I'm majoring in ECONOMICS for gawds sake and I'm doing this?! I'm suppose to be doing a fan-fiction that includes math, eco, business...blah.... blah...blah....(authors gone haywire...)
**by the way, this is an AU fic. Rukawa is nicer, I mean NICER! And he's social, heck, he's even a journalist! At the top of all the good things...ya know what I'm saying?
I want to say something to the following great reviewers:
AfroKane i've dropped by ur site and i think it ROCKS! it's great to find a non-yaoi site. not that im against it mind you...^^
Aino Sisters (nyc pen_name) i agree, i min the rukawa being dense. thanks for that.
townberry sorry for the short chapter...it was suppose to be a short continuation that explains what happened during the try-out,but my sister told me to make it a part of the chapters.
diwata ur ryt, everybody wants to be mean! regarding the "update" thing, well if you got em, write 'em.^^,its great to know that the humor in my fic is appreciated. (btw, wudnt be great if there's really a divorce for siblings?^^)
ri-chan yeah,,,that sounds like a gud idea. ill stir things up for him.^^
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CHAPTER 4: I WANA DO SPORTS!!
Softly pushing the door that leads to the office of their college's newspaper, the Varsitarian, Haruko tightly clutched her books to her chest.
//...Ooohh...things would've been much better if I got in the University's paper. If only Rukawa wasn't there...if he only didn't submitted his paper...I should have been there, not him!//
Rukawa had only "barely" managed to be included in the University's newspaper. The rule was only five freshmen were allowed to join and Rukawa was the last to be chosen on the list.
//Oh well, past is past...I'm here now.//
Looking around the room, Haruko noticed someone from the same class as hers and decided to sit next to her. After some hi's and hello's, the two went off to a discussion, mainly about what position they are hoping for.
After a short while, a short woman, about twice their age with thick glasses, entered the room with a paper in hand. She glanced around, as if looking for someone then suddenly frowned. Whoever she was looking for was certainly not there. Clearing her throat, she introduced herself as Ms. Mizuki. She was the head of the Journalism Dept. automatically making her the head of their college's newspaper.
"Each of you should be proud that you were able to join the staff for the Varsitarian." Ms.Mizuki said. "We had nearly thrice as many applicants as we needed for this year."
Haruko nodded. She had counted them when she entered the room. There were 20 including herself and excluding the staff that was huddling behind Ms.Mizuki, which clearly means that they were already a member. She recognized most of them as freshmen and sophomores. She guessed that the rest were either juniors or seniors.
"We'll get started as soon as our editor arrives. But in the mean time, I'll-..."
She stopped in mid-sentence as the door burst open revealing Kaede Rukawa.
"Sorry I'm late!"
But the apologetic grin on the latecomer's handsome pale face said otherwise. Huffing and puffing, and totally ignoring the deadly stares the boy's (and geeks) were giving him and the dreamy expressions of the girls, he strode in the room and dropped into the empty chair, his hair flopping. Noticing Haruko, he flashed her his "dazzling" smile that almost blinded Haruko. It took all her patience not to punch him straight into his face and ruin his "beautiful" image.
"Oi Haruko-chan!"
"Rukawa-kun." She said nodding in acknowledgement.
//Why am I not surprise that his here?// As if saying to herself, "get over it!"
She had predicted him to be here, since it seems that he's been following her to wherever her passion lies. But for it to actually happen? What an uncanny way of predicting.
Ms.Mizuki gave Rukawa a hard stare. She didn't seem to like his attitude and late entrance.
"Do you have the list?" she asked.
"They just finished printing it. That's why I'm late." Rukawa explained.
He reached out his hand to give the stack of newly printed papers but Ms.Mizuki waved him off, smiling.
//She obviously bought it...//
"By the way, along with the old staff, we have chosen Rukawa to be the editor-in-chief for this year. His excellent sample article had convinced us that he might just be the perfect person for the job, and since majority of the old staff agreed, he got the job. AND, he had managed to be included in our University's paper, now that's really an accomplishment, ne Rukawa? (Rukawa scratches the back of his head) I'm sure he'll make a good leader, right?
Ms.Mizuki said while turning slightly behind her and directing her last statement to the old members. The girls behind her started to blush and giggle. As if Ms. Mizuki had just told the whole world that they like Rukawa.
//Should've noticed the way they were looking at him as soon as he entered the room. I almost thought that God had entered the room!!// Haruko thought, rolling her eyes.
"If there is anyone here who thinks that Rukawa doesn't fit the position, please raise your hand..." Ms. Mizuki said.
Haruko's hand went flying up in the air.
"Can I have a violent reaction ma'm?"
Everybody was surprised when Haruko raised her hand, now jaws were dropping when she popped the question. Ms.Mizuki, probably still pissed-off deep inside, gave a happy nod towards Haruko's question. Haruko cracked her hands.
"Since I'm better than you, I'll just take your place and you, you can just jump right out of the window, be my guest! Oh wait, let me escort you towards it."
Smiling evilly, and even before Rukawa could react, Haruko had grabbed him by the collar and flung him towards the window just like Ally McBeal would do.
"Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh---------"
"We'll pass them out in a minute Rukawa."
Ms.Mizuki's voice suddenly interrupted Haruko's thoughts. She sat up straight and tried to concentrate harder.
//I'll consider that idea someday…//
"Each of you was selected because of your talent on particular things. Most of you will find that you're assigned to the position you wanted. However, some of you may be surprised, or disappointed."
Haruko fidgeted at what Ms.Mizuki said.
//...wooh boy, that doesn't sound very promising...well considering that Rukawa is here, the word "promising" doesn't seem to anywhere near the vicinity of my vocabulary./
She remembered what Ms.Mizuki had commented on her. She said that Haruko expressed her feelings well...it was "caring" Ms.Mizuki said. That was ok, but she couldn't see the connection between her sample article which was about the sport she loves- basketball. She was kinda hoping that Ms.Mizuki would get the drift and put her in the sports staff.
//Just what kind of position does expressing my feelings will qualify me for?//
"I'll be reading out your names and positions now. We'll hand you later the complete listing of the new members of the Varsitarian." Rukawa said.
//Uh-oh, if this decisions came from him, I'll have the worst job in the world!//
"For the production staff: Dorothy Catalonia, Asuka Langely, Rei Ayanami(Asuka: doll!), Shinji Ikari(I mustn't runaway, I mustn't runaway)..., Quatre Winner..."
Haruko knew nothing about printing a paper, and had no desire on learning. If Rukawa calls her name, she'd forget the whole thing!
After some name's or so, Haruko felt relieved that her name wasn't still called. Some time later, with few positions here and there, the names for the sports staff were being called.
//This is it, if I get in this position, I'll forget the grudge, put it in the forgiveness box and send it kingdom come! Heck, I'll even consider him as a friend.//
"Okay the sports staff will be composed of 6 members in these are the following: Hero Yuy(hn.), Relena Peacecraft, Lisa Hayase, Mistuki Senada..."
//Fine, I'll consider him as best friend!//
"Kaede Rukawa and last but not the least Hikaru Ichijo" Rukawa concluded.
Haruko groaned inwardly.
//I'll burry Rukawa 6ft. under the ground...oh yes I will...//
"Haruko Akagi, opinion columnist..."
//I'll bury him deeper!! What am I supposed to write as an opinion columnist?//
Haruko mentally slapped her forehead.
//I should've known...the caring, well-expressed feelings, CRAP-comment!//
Haruko missed the last few position that was being called by Rukawa. She leaned back on her chair and covers her face with her hands, wishing that Rukawa Kaede would just burst into a pool of LCL just like the last anime she had watched on TV.
She didn't listen until the last position was given away, and she numbly took the paper that was being distributed by the old staff to the new staff. After some explanations by Ms.Mizuki, the meeting was finally over. Everyone rushed to the door, some were excited, and others were disappointed. As Haruko walk to the door, Ms.Mizuki called her out.
"Haruko dear, would you mind throwing these papers? Obviously, they printed too much of it. They haven't even thought how high the price of an ink is nowadays..."
Handing Haruko piles of papers, Ms.Mizuki left her still talking about the printing press printing too much and not minding the University funds....
Haruko just shook her head.
"This is turning out to be the best day of my college life!" Haruko said sarcastically.
"Excuse me?"
Haruko almost jumped in surprise. She had totally forgotten that Rukawa was still inside the room.
"Uuuhhh...nuthin'! I was just saying how wonderful this day is!"
"Uh-huh...well anyways, welcome to the Varsitarian."
He stuck out his hand and gave her a warm smile.
Haruko who was holding the stack of papers on both hands could only manage to smile back. Noticing her current situation, Rukawa put his hands back into his pockets and smiled again.
"Okay, so...if you need anything with regards to the paper, ask me. See you around and take care okay?"
Rukawa flashed him a thumbs-up and went off. Haruko's mind stopped functioning.
"I thought he was going to help me?! Why that insensitive-JERK!!"
In frustration, she threw the papers into the air, scattering it around the room.
"Oi, you're not allowed to do that! Pick that up young lady or I'll have your i.d. and send you to the disciplinary committee."
A janitor who had just entered the room reprimanded her.
//The last time I checked my calendar, it clearly stated that today is not Friday the 13th...//
Muttering curses, Haruko started picking up the papers around the room.
For the first time in her college life, Haruko Akagi felt like crying.
//I wana do sports!!//
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...sorry if it took me so long to update. i had to memorize a speech for my english subject. the next chapter will probably be out a week or so since i have to study for my preliminary exams. (aaaaarrrrgggg!)
...by the way, for those people who wants to see Rukawa's thoughts...hehehe, he'll have his moment on the coming chapters. not the next, or the next after next^^, maybe in chapter 6?
...oh yeah, in our country, specifically the school i'm studying at right now, the University newspaper is different with the college newspaper. the university newspaper is THE newspaper for the whole school, while the college newspaper is just for the specific college. er, its kinda hard to explain but basically, yep,university newspaper is the paper of all papers!
...i don't know if this chapter is long enough for your taste townberry but my shoulders were aching by the time i finished typing it!^^
...btw, all "//" are thoughts of Haruko...(she does have a lot of conversation with herself, dont you think?)^^
Disclaimer: Slam Dunk belongs to Takehiko Inoue. I'm doing this to improve my creative writing. (shucks) Please don't sue me.
Authors Note: Hello there pips! This is my first attempt of a RuHaru fic. There's just so little of them out there...tsk, so depressing...I don't know how I'm going to pull this fic off, since I'm no writer...I'm majoring in ECONOMICS for gawds sake and I'm doing this?! I'm suppose to be doing a fan-fiction that includes math, eco, business...blah.... blah...blah....(authors gone haywire...)
**by the way, this is an AU fic. Rukawa is nicer, I mean NICER! And he's social, heck, he's even a journalist! At the top of all the good things...ya know what I'm saying?
I want to say something to the following great reviewers:
AfroKane i've dropped by ur site and i think it ROCKS! it's great to find a non-yaoi site. not that im against it mind you...^^
Aino Sisters (nyc pen_name) i agree, i min the rukawa being dense. thanks for that.
townberry sorry for the short chapter...it was suppose to be a short continuation that explains what happened during the try-out,but my sister told me to make it a part of the chapters.
diwata ur ryt, everybody wants to be mean! regarding the "update" thing, well if you got em, write 'em.^^,its great to know that the humor in my fic is appreciated. (btw, wudnt be great if there's really a divorce for siblings?^^)
ri-chan yeah,,,that sounds like a gud idea. ill stir things up for him.^^
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CHAPTER 4: I WANA DO SPORTS!!
Softly pushing the door that leads to the office of their college's newspaper, the Varsitarian, Haruko tightly clutched her books to her chest.
//...Ooohh...things would've been much better if I got in the University's paper. If only Rukawa wasn't there...if he only didn't submitted his paper...I should have been there, not him!//
Rukawa had only "barely" managed to be included in the University's newspaper. The rule was only five freshmen were allowed to join and Rukawa was the last to be chosen on the list.
//Oh well, past is past...I'm here now.//
Looking around the room, Haruko noticed someone from the same class as hers and decided to sit next to her. After some hi's and hello's, the two went off to a discussion, mainly about what position they are hoping for.
After a short while, a short woman, about twice their age with thick glasses, entered the room with a paper in hand. She glanced around, as if looking for someone then suddenly frowned. Whoever she was looking for was certainly not there. Clearing her throat, she introduced herself as Ms. Mizuki. She was the head of the Journalism Dept. automatically making her the head of their college's newspaper.
"Each of you should be proud that you were able to join the staff for the Varsitarian." Ms.Mizuki said. "We had nearly thrice as many applicants as we needed for this year."
Haruko nodded. She had counted them when she entered the room. There were 20 including herself and excluding the staff that was huddling behind Ms.Mizuki, which clearly means that they were already a member. She recognized most of them as freshmen and sophomores. She guessed that the rest were either juniors or seniors.
"We'll get started as soon as our editor arrives. But in the mean time, I'll-..."
She stopped in mid-sentence as the door burst open revealing Kaede Rukawa.
"Sorry I'm late!"
But the apologetic grin on the latecomer's handsome pale face said otherwise. Huffing and puffing, and totally ignoring the deadly stares the boy's (and geeks) were giving him and the dreamy expressions of the girls, he strode in the room and dropped into the empty chair, his hair flopping. Noticing Haruko, he flashed her his "dazzling" smile that almost blinded Haruko. It took all her patience not to punch him straight into his face and ruin his "beautiful" image.
"Oi Haruko-chan!"
"Rukawa-kun." She said nodding in acknowledgement.
//Why am I not surprise that his here?// As if saying to herself, "get over it!"
She had predicted him to be here, since it seems that he's been following her to wherever her passion lies. But for it to actually happen? What an uncanny way of predicting.
Ms.Mizuki gave Rukawa a hard stare. She didn't seem to like his attitude and late entrance.
"Do you have the list?" she asked.
"They just finished printing it. That's why I'm late." Rukawa explained.
He reached out his hand to give the stack of newly printed papers but Ms.Mizuki waved him off, smiling.
//She obviously bought it...//
"By the way, along with the old staff, we have chosen Rukawa to be the editor-in-chief for this year. His excellent sample article had convinced us that he might just be the perfect person for the job, and since majority of the old staff agreed, he got the job. AND, he had managed to be included in our University's paper, now that's really an accomplishment, ne Rukawa? (Rukawa scratches the back of his head) I'm sure he'll make a good leader, right?
Ms.Mizuki said while turning slightly behind her and directing her last statement to the old members. The girls behind her started to blush and giggle. As if Ms. Mizuki had just told the whole world that they like Rukawa.
//Should've noticed the way they were looking at him as soon as he entered the room. I almost thought that God had entered the room!!// Haruko thought, rolling her eyes.
"If there is anyone here who thinks that Rukawa doesn't fit the position, please raise your hand..." Ms. Mizuki said.
Haruko's hand went flying up in the air.
"Can I have a violent reaction ma'm?"
Everybody was surprised when Haruko raised her hand, now jaws were dropping when she popped the question. Ms.Mizuki, probably still pissed-off deep inside, gave a happy nod towards Haruko's question. Haruko cracked her hands.
"Since I'm better than you, I'll just take your place and you, you can just jump right out of the window, be my guest! Oh wait, let me escort you towards it."
Smiling evilly, and even before Rukawa could react, Haruko had grabbed him by the collar and flung him towards the window just like Ally McBeal would do.
"Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh---------"
"We'll pass them out in a minute Rukawa."
Ms.Mizuki's voice suddenly interrupted Haruko's thoughts. She sat up straight and tried to concentrate harder.
//I'll consider that idea someday…//
"Each of you was selected because of your talent on particular things. Most of you will find that you're assigned to the position you wanted. However, some of you may be surprised, or disappointed."
Haruko fidgeted at what Ms.Mizuki said.
//...wooh boy, that doesn't sound very promising...well considering that Rukawa is here, the word "promising" doesn't seem to anywhere near the vicinity of my vocabulary./
She remembered what Ms.Mizuki had commented on her. She said that Haruko expressed her feelings well...it was "caring" Ms.Mizuki said. That was ok, but she couldn't see the connection between her sample article which was about the sport she loves- basketball. She was kinda hoping that Ms.Mizuki would get the drift and put her in the sports staff.
//Just what kind of position does expressing my feelings will qualify me for?//
"I'll be reading out your names and positions now. We'll hand you later the complete listing of the new members of the Varsitarian." Rukawa said.
//Uh-oh, if this decisions came from him, I'll have the worst job in the world!//
"For the production staff: Dorothy Catalonia, Asuka Langely, Rei Ayanami(Asuka: doll!), Shinji Ikari(I mustn't runaway, I mustn't runaway)..., Quatre Winner..."
Haruko knew nothing about printing a paper, and had no desire on learning. If Rukawa calls her name, she'd forget the whole thing!
After some name's or so, Haruko felt relieved that her name wasn't still called. Some time later, with few positions here and there, the names for the sports staff were being called.
//This is it, if I get in this position, I'll forget the grudge, put it in the forgiveness box and send it kingdom come! Heck, I'll even consider him as a friend.//
"Okay the sports staff will be composed of 6 members in these are the following: Hero Yuy(hn.), Relena Peacecraft, Lisa Hayase, Mistuki Senada..."
//Fine, I'll consider him as best friend!//
"Kaede Rukawa and last but not the least Hikaru Ichijo" Rukawa concluded.
Haruko groaned inwardly.
//I'll burry Rukawa 6ft. under the ground...oh yes I will...//
"Haruko Akagi, opinion columnist..."
//I'll bury him deeper!! What am I supposed to write as an opinion columnist?//
Haruko mentally slapped her forehead.
//I should've known...the caring, well-expressed feelings, CRAP-comment!//
Haruko missed the last few position that was being called by Rukawa. She leaned back on her chair and covers her face with her hands, wishing that Rukawa Kaede would just burst into a pool of LCL just like the last anime she had watched on TV.
She didn't listen until the last position was given away, and she numbly took the paper that was being distributed by the old staff to the new staff. After some explanations by Ms.Mizuki, the meeting was finally over. Everyone rushed to the door, some were excited, and others were disappointed. As Haruko walk to the door, Ms.Mizuki called her out.
"Haruko dear, would you mind throwing these papers? Obviously, they printed too much of it. They haven't even thought how high the price of an ink is nowadays..."
Handing Haruko piles of papers, Ms.Mizuki left her still talking about the printing press printing too much and not minding the University funds....
Haruko just shook her head.
"This is turning out to be the best day of my college life!" Haruko said sarcastically.
"Excuse me?"
Haruko almost jumped in surprise. She had totally forgotten that Rukawa was still inside the room.
"Uuuhhh...nuthin'! I was just saying how wonderful this day is!"
"Uh-huh...well anyways, welcome to the Varsitarian."
He stuck out his hand and gave her a warm smile.
Haruko who was holding the stack of papers on both hands could only manage to smile back. Noticing her current situation, Rukawa put his hands back into his pockets and smiled again.
"Okay, so...if you need anything with regards to the paper, ask me. See you around and take care okay?"
Rukawa flashed him a thumbs-up and went off. Haruko's mind stopped functioning.
"I thought he was going to help me?! Why that insensitive-JERK!!"
In frustration, she threw the papers into the air, scattering it around the room.
"Oi, you're not allowed to do that! Pick that up young lady or I'll have your i.d. and send you to the disciplinary committee."
A janitor who had just entered the room reprimanded her.
//The last time I checked my calendar, it clearly stated that today is not Friday the 13th...//
Muttering curses, Haruko started picking up the papers around the room.
For the first time in her college life, Haruko Akagi felt like crying.
//I wana do sports!!//
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...sorry if it took me so long to update. i had to memorize a speech for my english subject. the next chapter will probably be out a week or so since i have to study for my preliminary exams. (aaaaarrrrgggg!)
...by the way, for those people who wants to see Rukawa's thoughts...hehehe, he'll have his moment on the coming chapters. not the next, or the next after next^^, maybe in chapter 6?
...oh yeah, in our country, specifically the school i'm studying at right now, the University newspaper is different with the college newspaper. the university newspaper is THE newspaper for the whole school, while the college newspaper is just for the specific college. er, its kinda hard to explain but basically, yep,university newspaper is the paper of all papers!
...i don't know if this chapter is long enough for your taste townberry but my shoulders were aching by the time i finished typing it!^^
...btw, all "//" are thoughts of Haruko...(she does have a lot of conversation with herself, dont you think?)^^