CHAPTER 2: CHANGE
"AAAAH OHHH! RU-KA-WA... Ru-ka-wa! L-O-V-E RUKAWA! Ahhhh!"
More like, RAPE ME RAPE ME Matsu mocked.
"Geez... we're in second year now and they never change." Haruko complained to Misaki and her two best friends. "All you can do really is get used to it." Haruko brought Misaki with her wherever she went, she'd be doing it for a month until the scholar got the hang of Shohoku. The four of them were at the gym where Haruko was assisting Ayako with managerial duties which made Misaki admire the pretty little girl. Popular, pretty and nice. Not to mention, she has the coolest brother.
"You're wrong Haru-chan..." Fuji, her short haired friend corrected meekly, "They're kind of different now!" she said in as-a-matter-of-fact tone. "They're uniforms have shorter skirts... their chests kind of GOT BIGGER! Or is it because of the hanging top? AND LOOOKIE! They've gained 100 members more!"
"Go ahead Fuji, cheer 'em on." The Matsu said.
Haruko got caught by Misaki's confused expression. The girl was unbelieveably silent but incredibly beautiful. One cannot really JUDGE A BOOK BY THE COVER. Misaki won the scholarship out of a thousand applicants which meant there's a strong mind underneath her frail and blank demeanor (like a lost deer). But something in Misaki made her uneasy. Is she really that quiet? Was she some kind of supermodel hiding under a secret identity? She looked like a model: tall, svelte, composed. She even made Shohoku's Uniform look like it came out of a fashion magazine, she had that long blond hair framing her really small face matching her really, really long legs. REALLY LONG. Haruko being pretty herself, saw girls as pretty as her act like the world's designed for them, they walk the hallway, the mall, the street, demanding attention... But here she is, prettier than most of the girls she knew, obeying every single word she said. Listening and paying attention to everything. She's really serious about her education... Haruko pouted her lips in thought then smiled.
"Misaki look..." she said, "I'm the assistant manager you see... and Aya-chan senpai is the manager. Club activities usually lasts 2 hours but since we're going up against Ryonan this week. We're probably going to extend for another hour."
Those are THE SHOHOKU BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS Haruko said proudly and Misaki sensed the excitement in her voice that was a bit contagious. That over there, you already know him, is my Big Brother. Haruko said proudly Hes the captain. Hes really good too. Do you like basketball?
Err Im not into sports.
Oh Dont worry! Hmmm Although well have to find a club for you to join in She whispered to herself. Ohand that right there. She pointed to Miyagi who held the ball, Is Miyagi senpai. Hes lighting fast! Misaki nodded absent-mindedly, she has a pretty good idea who some of them were already. and he likes Aya senpai. Haruko whispered.
Miyagi did a cross-over on Sakuragi for him to get a chance to put his abnormal-blocking technique on him but Sakuragi as usual took him by surprise, he read his move and caught up with him as he was about to shoot the ball but Miyagi was again one step ahead of the red-head as he faked the shot anticipating the counter from Sakuragi, but behind Sakuragi was Yohei Mito, the new addition to the team. Darn. Miyagi cussed, Rukawa! he passed the ball to Rukawa who was in a good position under the net,
Lets see if you can get past me this time. Akagi murmured.
Rukawa dribbled and motioned to dunk the ball, Akagi blocked but Rukawa switched movements the way only he can do and did a fade away shot.
Ru Rukawa-kun Haruko whispered, her spirit going out of her body. Misaki took in the power of his play. It was like watching a circus performance. Sugoiii she uttered.
Right? Right? Isnt he great? hes like the basketball deity. A ballerina on the court haruko stopped as she reviewed her words, But the masculine type Hes so graceful and precise. Every move is like liquid.
Here we go again. Matsuko aka bestfriend #01 sighed,
Haruko snapped out of her dreamy-mode and turned to Misaki and held her hands to her chest, Hes a genius Misaki!
Although half the men in school hate him. Fuji exclaimed as-a-matter-of-factly.
Thats because hes mysterious and totally focused. Hes in a different category that, Haruko paused and Misaki felt Harukos spirit die a little, Nobody understands.
Matsuko clucked her tongue, You know, she started, My cousins also like that. Hes in college and a computer genius. she nodded to herself, arms crossed above each other, Hes too focused in his own world, computations, his calculations he sometimes scares me. In family gatherings while all of us are having fun hes just there in one corner, staring at us like were all one big math problem that he has solved a thousand times before. Maybe hes tired? Or maybe bored and the only complex and challenging thing for him is solving a difficult equation and thats the only thing thats worth paying attention to in this world.
Whoaaa. Fuji ooh-ed in fascination, I didnt know you came from a family of geniuses Matsuko.
What does that mean? Im anyway, hes now working part time at the top electronic company in Japan, I heard theyre developing scrollable pcs and internet-contact-lenses.
Thats amazing Misaki said, she was always fascinated with technology, who isnt?
I bet Kaede Rukawas somewhat the same as him Matsu said.
Too bad though... he isnt interested in women... Haru-chan's been infatuated with him since our freshman year. Fuji said
But he's still a guy. she pointed out, not to mention a teenager and an athlete.
Misaki had to stare at Rukawa then, I heard from our classmates that they meet with guys from other schools and they hook up with girls who aren't students. Matsu said in a bewildered tone.
W... Well... that's normal right? I mean... Fuji's right, he's not a robot. And it's purely 'business...' 'physical pleasure' for him... THEM! Haruko corrected herself, so it wouldnt seem like she's only referring to Rukawa.
If he's paying a hooker... some lowly prostitute to have sex with him, then it's a normal physical act for a boy his size and age. Haruko's eyes bore tenderness and understanding as she stared at Rukawa who just made a fantastic dunk- again,
I mean, I kind of understand him, having a girl friend would only distract him from basketball... would only be in the way of his growth...
Misaki was surprised when Haruko faced them with a child-like grin, And besides! It's not something weird.
Wow, Haruko, you're really mature about this.
Didnt I tell you Fuji-chan... I'm happy just by being able to see him.
But Misaki knew that her senpai really loved the heartless ace deeply.
Misaki rode the train to Madams Building. its a good thing her workplace was 2 rides away from Shohoku and that they give the girls an idea on who their customer would be or else shell be in big trouble.
Misaki's eyes centered on her first customer, Konbanwa Rukawa-san
FLASHBACK
"Too bad though... he isnt interested in women... Haru-chan's been infatuated with him since our freshman year.
But I realized~ there are just people like him. Focused only on basketball. Nothing in mind but to be number 1.
But he's still a guy. Fuji pointed out, not to mention a teenager and an athlete.
I heard from our classmates that they meet with guys from other schools and they hook up with girls who aren't students. Matsu said in a bewildered tone.
W... Well... that's normal right? I mean... Fuji's right, he's not a robot. And it's purely 'business...' 'physical pleasure' for him... THEM! Haruko corrected herself, so it wouldnt seem like she's only referring to Rukawa. If he's paying a hooker... some lowly prostitute to have sex with him, then it's a normal physical act for a boy his size and age. Haruko's eyes bore tenderness and understanding as she stared at Rukawa who just made a fantastic dunk, I mean, I kind of understand him, having a girl friend would only distract him from basketball... would only be on the way of his growth... Misaki was surprised when Haruko faced them with a child-like grin, And besides! It's not something weird since, like Mitsui and Miyagi senpai, he doesnt have self control and he needs to release his heat somewhere...
Wow, Haruko, you're really mature about this.
Didnt I tell you Fuji-chan... I'm happy just by being able to see him.
In all her 16 years, Misaki never knew the feeling that she was feeling right there. But she had to get into character, emotions have no place in that place, or even in her heart if possible.
"Senpai..." she bowed and as soon as she straightened up Rukawa was awestruck, she was smiling. In school she was normal, walking around with friends, quiet, safe... But in there, she was different, she was a girl paid to do what men want her to do. And she knew how to play it... and that's why he was there.
The room was bright, the floor was marble white, the bed had white sheets, the four walls had mirrors, something that Misaki forced herself to get used to. Misaki's gesture was calm and fluid, she didnt look like she was 16, she looked more mature, riper. She started to walk towards him, her movements were soothing and mesmerizing...
Misaki went to the blue eyed fox- in all her nudity. She walked with pride, breasts full, nipples pink and taut. her long dark black hair flowing down her body, her bangs framing her small face. Rukawa looked up at her as he grabbed her behind.
"Open wider." The ace whispered huskily, he was already in too deep... and he still shoved even deeper, she bit her lower lip refusing to give out any sound, but the muffled moans fueled him more. "AHHH!" she gasped as the man closed her legs together, the feel of him throbbing inside her, unconsciously, made her come first. He removed himself out of her and came next.
Rukawa sat up, Misaki stared at his back and shifted her gaze to the video camera up on the corner of the wall. I appreciate it, she said boldly, But you dont need to put on that kind of gentleman-ly act in this place, especially with me. Rukawa stared at the security camera and then at her, It doesnt have any audio. she said gazing back.
She calmly got up and went to pick up her clothes on the floor.
Ahou, what are you doing in this place?, Rukawa asked, he was surprised to hear Misakis quiet laugh and she was also surprised to hear it herself. Shes never laughed before.
Gomen, she regained her normal self, I was surprised to hear you ask me that question. she said truthfully as she put on her robe,
Youve had it all your life that youre not even aware of it. You wouldnt understand. Not all of us are like you senpai. she said calmly, Rukawa couldnt read her. They stared intensely at each others eyes, Rukawa saw no fear and a quiet honesty in hers while Misaki realized that she owed him answer, and he deserved an explanation, and so she answered nonchalantly, This is my ticket to normalcy, she fixed her hair Like how you value basketball, Im finding things that I can value.
Rukawa took out his wallet as the black gazed at the card machine where he swiped his credit card for the second time. She went to him, Man, being a ball player must be really stressful or tiring.