Passion, Determination & a hint of Revenge
KuroBas fan-fiction
Chapter 2:
"Ah, it's the runt that snagged the melon bread from me!" The tall brute exclaimed as Tatsuya, Atsushi, and Rinnosuke entered the gym. Tatsuya and Atsushi continued on to the locker rooms to go get dressed.
"Uh…I apologize for that…" Rinnosuke stated fighting down a smile.
"It shouldn't be a surprise; you probably let him have it." A sharp pointed face upperclassman stated with a hint of a smile playing on his lips. He was closer to Rinnosuke's height, but still taller.
"Well…I first thought he was a beautiful girl, and he had won my heart, but my heart was shattered in an instant the moment I realized that he was no girl."
"Uh…Sorry to interrupt, but… Could I speak with the captain or the coach?" Rinnosuke asked looking between the two.
"I'm the captain," The tall bulky third year stated suddenly looming over Rinnosuke.
"Ah, my apologizes… um…" Rinnosuke started to fidget, "I just transferred in, would it be possible if I could join or is it too late?"
The captain exchanged stares with the other guy he was speaking to.
"It's best to ask Araki-Sensei." The pointed faced blond stated.
"Ask me what?" The P.E teacher and basketball coach asked approaching them from behind. They turned to her.
"Shorty here wants to join." The captain stated pointing his thumb in Rinnosuke's direction.
"Is that so?" She asked tapping her shinai against her shoulder as she looked Rinnosuke over. "What's your name?"
"Tachibana Rinnosuke," He answered shifting from foot to foot under her intense stare.
"Do you have any experience in basketball?"
"Y-yes, I played in middle school for t-three years," His cheeks flushed and he bit his bottom lip.
"…Go get changed, we're having practice games today, afterwards it'll be decided if you can make the cut or not."
"T-thank you Araki-sensei," Rinnosuke said, clutching onto his bag before rushing off to the lockers.
Oh dear! Rinnosuke thought skidding to a stop as he entered the locker room. It was packed with basketball club members stripping off their uniform and putting on their practice clothes. He walked stiffly to the far corner, doing his best to go unnoticed.
Act casual Rin, no one will suspect you… You're insane for doing this! You're going to hell! Rinnosuke internally screamed as he dumped her bags on the bench in front of him. He dressed quickly, at lightning speed he switched from his school uniform to a t-shirt and shorts. He had changed his socks and took his shoes from his bag before dodging and quickly fleeing to the gym.
When Rinnosuke finished tying his shoes everyone had quickly gathered.
"Alright, start the warm ups Okamura-kun," Araki-Sensei stated motioning with her shinai.
About thirty minutes later Rinnosuke was covered in a light sweat and wheezing. He was completely mystified how any others could still be standing strong after such an intensive warm up. Araki-Sensei spoke with the captain, Okamura Kenichi, and the vice-captain, Fukui Kensuke. After they had their conversation the three passed out three colored shirts.
"Welcome to team green," Kensuke said as he handed Rinnosuke a green shirt.
"T-Thanks," Rinnosuke said hesitantly taking the shirt.
Rinnosuke noticed that Atsushi got a blue shirt and Tatsuya received a red.
"You five are team white," Araki-sensei informed a group of members that didn't receive shirts, "We're having practice matches, and we'll splitting the gym. Each match has thirty minutes, then the winners go against each other and the losers go up against one another, we'll be doing this four times!"
Rinnosuke glanced around picking out his other teammates.
"First is Red verses Green and White verses Blue," Araki-sensei announced, pulling aside one of the members that got left out to be a referee for the other game.
The coach went to the same side in which Rinnosuke was going to be starting off on.
His heart fluttered and he forgot his earlier fatigue from the warm up as he became overcome with anxiety.
"What position are you good at?" Kensuke asked dribbling the basketball they would be using for the game as each team was given a short time to settle themselves.
"Uh… any will do…ah, um… I wasn't really a starting member when I played before…" Rinnosuke stammered his voice unsteady as he spoke.
"Alright, just calm down, it's just a practice game," Kensuke said with a reassuring smile. It didn't look reassuring on his scary looking face.
"R-right."
Araki-Sensei tossed the ball up, helping them start their game. Somehow the ball shot in Rinnosuke's direction and into his hands. At first he seemed stunned to actually receive the ball and when his brain started functioning he moved towards the side of the court that everyone was already heading towards.
He ended up tripping over his feet., the ball slipping from his hands and heading out of bounds. Rinnosuke slowly stood, face bright red and looking like he was about to cry.
Tatsuya jogged passed, in his passing he patted Rinnosuke's head, "Just calm down."
Rinnosuke bit his bottom lip, his expression growing determined as he moved towards the other side of the court to go on defense.
If I can't get this right then there is no point in me coming here… Rinnosuke thought, beating himself over for being so lame. I'm risking everything, now is not the time to mess around.
The coach watched the players with a slight frown. She had mixed the teams up pretty evenly by making sure no one had an outright advantage. She watched Rinnosuke especially, he seemed rather average, hardly a player that would keep to Yousen's strong image. The only way he could make up with it if he had some sort of special skill.
"Senpai!" Rinnosuke shouted out after Kensuke had managed to steal the ball from the second year player. Rinnosuke was standing a little past half court, prepared to receive a pass this time.
The vice-captain quickly shot the ball in the first years direction the moment he saw that the boy was clear. Rinnosuke this time managed to rush forward properly. He did a left layup, earning his team to points.
Nothing special, still rather average and his form was a little sloppy.
He turned from the hoop with a frustrated expression. He was biting his bottom lip as he started forwards back to his defensive position.
He just successfully made the first point, why does he seem so frustrated?
Due to a screen Rinnosuke's mark shifted to Tatsuya. The coach was aware that this match up gave Rinnosuke no chance, especially when Tatsuya went to shoot. Rinnosuke jumped up, doing his best to block the shot. He took the bait, and the shooting guard did his favorite mirage shot. Himura was infamous for his fakes, making him a difficult mark.
Rinnosuke shoulders sagged as he turned to look at the ball falling to the ground and rolling away. He looked back to Tatsuya and straightened.
He's not one to underestimate, after all Murasakibara acknowledges him… Rinnosuke thought jogging towards his offensive position near the hoop. It was hardly a good spot for a small guy like him, but no one said anything about it.
Two against three, twenty five minutes to go… Rinnosuke watched the players in view. Everyone was focused, no one was going to take this practice game lightly especially with the coach watching.
Taking a calming breath, Rinnosuke glanced to Tatsuya; he had decided to keep Rinnosuke as his mark.
Tatsuya had glanced towards the ball just as Kensuke crossed the half point line. When he looked back Rinnosuke was moving up. Tatsuya inched forward, keeping a close eye on Rinnosuke and the ball.
Kensuke decided an attack on the other side of the court. The third year in role of shooting guard on the green team shot the ball from the corner. The ball bounced on the rim and everyone jumped up to get the rebound.
Surprisingly the one to retrieve the ball was Rinnosuke. He was holding the ball protectively before he made a quick pass to the second year on his team.
Another attempt at the basket and again everyone was jumping up for the rebound.
Everyone was sure that Rinnosuke getting the ball was a fluke yet they began to have doubts as a second time he had captured the ball.
This time he didn't pass but backed out to the top, taking control.
His eyes never left Tatsuya's as he slowly dribbled the ball.
When Rinnosuke stepped back Tatsuya was sure he was going to make a shot, but instead he passed it to Kensuke who had managed to become wide open just under the hoop.
Rinnosuke glanced towards Araki-sensei, then scratched his head.
I'm going to be swallowed up… its really pitiful how much I suck compared to these guys… He thought with a heavy sigh.
The score was now twenty-three to thirty with Red in the lead and fifteen minutes left. They were given a short two minute break. Each team was taking the chance to come up with a special attack plan.
"Keh, Himuro's really laying on the fake-outs," Kensuke commented wiping the sweat from his face with his shirt.
"One moment, I'll be right back…I need water," Rinnosuke huffed and went straight to the water fountain.
After quenching his thirst Rinnosuke turned and nearly ran into Atsushi.
"Talentless kids should just quit," He mumbled.
Rinnosuke froze up for a few seconds before his first clenched at his side and his eyes narrowed. His aura seemed to completely change as he looked away from the giant first year and headed back to his team.
I'll make you acknowledge me Murasakibara Atsushi; I'll make you take back your words… Rinnosuke silently vowed, fuming with anger. His change in presence was noticeable, even the couch wondered what had changed his mood.
"I'll be taking point guard, I hope you don't mind. We can switch later… if my plan doesn't work," Rinnosuke stated before they were going to start again.
"A-alright," Kensuke reluctantly agreed.
Author's Note: Chapter Two~~ and so much ooc ness...and more to come OTL GOMEN!
Sorry if you have to suffer through my lameu writing... but i hope you enjoy it over all lolol
err yeah o3o I've got chapter three done, still working on chapter four sooo i'm not going to say much...
sorry if there are mistakes... i didn't really skim over it at all (i sort of did chapter 1 but i'm sure there will still be mistakes)