Disclamer: I do not own Eyeshield 21 or any of it characters, also I do not own the original article from where I took my references to make this fanfiction. The character Dr. Anne Waynes is a fictional character, just like the version of the article written in this fanfiction. The true and original article can be found at: http: // shine. yahoo. com / channel / sex / he-likes-me-doesnt-he-446147 (to access the link, copy and paste on your web browser and eliminate the spaces)

Like I said in the previous chapter, this is fictional work I do for pure entertainment; I do not make any money out of this.

A/N: Ah! Have you ever found yourself reading something and it suddenly brings back memories or experiences? Well, that's what's happening to Mamori...She'll remember some little events from the past while she reads the "Ways to know a guy likes you"... :D Hope you like them!!

Now, enjoy!! :D

CHAPTER 2: WAYS A TO KNOW A GUY LIKES YOU.

Every girl should know these little tips, so you and your 'prince charming' can have the long awaited 'Happily ever after'. So, let's begin! Times have changed, and so have dating. Nowadays boys are way more different, their miscues make's it really hard to know whether they want you as a friend or as the love of their lives. Remember to keep an eye on these behaviors.. Our expert psychologist Dr. Anne Waynes says that "The teenage males tend to show specific behavior patterns when they feel attracted by a girl. But of course every boy has his own way to demonstrate his interest on a female, so it is not a surprise to see some boys showing off, trying to impress their loved ones using the weirdest strategies in order to keep her attention focused on him. That's what makes teenage love so interesting!"...

Oh sure, these people don't know about him. When it comes to males you have two kinds, the commoners and the one and only, Hiruma Youichi. He definitely is not a normal guy. Mamori knew that very well. She couldn't help a loud laughter when she read the first part of the article.

"Sure, these ladies didn't know about him at all!!" This stupid thing wasn't boring after all. Mamori kept reading, and wondered if all those researches of human behavior were reliable.

'I made a deal with Suzuna, so all I have to do is read this and show her how wrong she is. There's no way this can be true, especially if the subject scheduled for this wicked experiment is the twisted demon Hiruma...' Mamori thought for herself. As she sunk herself into the magazine, she made her way to the big couch.

This was going to be interesting.

...Check out these ten signals to know if your prince charming is on the move! The next title said. At first Mamori thought it would be a long annoying list of silly ideas; instead she found the article only mentioned four points. "Ok, then I'll do this faster than I expected" Again her eyes sunk into the sea of words.

1. He'll mark his territory. It's not he will actually pee on you but definitely his behavior will be somewhat animal-like. If he's determined to have you as his partner he won't want to loose you, not to mention let another guy take you away...

Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas or any holiday was dangerous, especially if you're the most popular girl of your entire school. That peaceful summer morning, Anezaki Mamori was heading to the club house when suddenly she found herself being surrounded by a large crowd of love sick teenagers who wanted to proclaim their love to her. How many times she had to deal with this?! It was Deimon's summer festival not Valentine's day for creampuff's sake!

"Mamori-san you're so beautiful!"

"I LOVE YOU!!" "Please date me!!" "No! Date me!!" They all wanted her attention, but being a simple human being she couldn't split herself in twenty so she could calm the whole crowd down, besides it was getting late and certain someone will mostly get pissed if she didn't showed up on time.

"Please, guys...I can't date all of you, it's really flattering but...I" She was trying to be honest; she didn't want to hurt their feelings. It was useless. They were so loud and annoying, Mamori was getting exasperated.

BAAAAAAANG!!!

The loud explosion made everyone shake in fear. What the hell just happened?

"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING HERE?! FUCKING MANAGER!!" Yup, it was Hiruma. "The fucking practice started one hour ago and your fucking ass wasn't there!" The boys who were chasing Mamori looked up, just to find themselves with the devil himself.

"I have a name, you know. Don't fire your guns like that! You can hurt someone..." She was really upset; first she had to deal with those annoying boys and now him?!

"Like hell I care..."

"Look! I-It's Hi-Hiruma!! RUN!!" One of the lovesick boys screamed. "I didn't know Mamori-san was in the football club! It was a bad idea after all!!" "I don't want anything to do with the football club!!" In the blink of an eye everyone was gone. Mamori was finally alone with the devilish quarterback. They stood in silence a few seconds, until Mamori broke the silence.

"You didn't have to do that...But, thank you..." She was relieved he found her just in time. Secretly, she felt happy for it, she could feel how her lips curled into a faint smile.

"Tch, stop mumbling useless crap and keep going...Practice already started..." After that he disappeared. Mamori arrived at the field, surprisingly no one was there. Then she remembered a curious fact. "...Today's practice was cancelled..."

Mamori was a little bit surprised when she recalled that moment just after reading the first point. Could it be...? No! Stupid, stupid Mamori!! There's just no way he had done that because he cares!! . She then thought about the possibility of him forgetting he cancelled that specific practice. I can't pick this one, I'm pretty sure I'll recall this moment again, if I confront Suzuna with this choise I would never fool her! I'm not a very good liar though, she'll definitely notice if I say something out of character. Guess I'll move on with the next one.

2. He's flirtatious. Boys usually get playful with the girls they like. He'll try to play and show you his daring and interest in you. Ah, but there is something more than just flirt, he'll be probing. He'll try to make up a little show to check if you'll reciprocate. Basically, the more you play the more the boy will stay...

Mamori, Sena and Monta made their way out of the clubhouse, it was indeed a hard day of practicing and also the regular players for the Fall Tournament were announced. As they walked the blonde quarterback stopped their tracks. His back was facing them; they could notice he was holding something that looked like a photograph.

"Hey damn manager! Take a look at this!!" Said eagerly Hiruma as he turned back to face them completely, revealing the mysterious picture.

"T-that's...!" Monta and Sena were blushing hard. Mamori wanted to die. It was a picture of her wearing that stupid cheerleader outfit!!

"Nooooo!" Now she was blushing hard, and all because of that stupid, stupid photo!!

"The damn manager at cheerleading practice in the clubroom!!" An evil grin spread through his face.

"Wa-wait!!" She tried to persuade Hiruma, but of course, it was useless. He was enjoying each second of her misery. "Stored in the Devil's Handbook!! Kekekekeke!!!"

If all he wanted to do was to piss her off...Well, he did it.

"YOU'RE HORRIBLE!!!"

"YA-HA!!"

A faint smile drew itself on her lips. She lost track of time, her mind wandered around those memories she held close to her heart. Memories about her friends and the dream that brought their undefined destinies together: The Christmas Bowl. It's been only six months since everything started. "Who'd ever thought I will end up joining the American football team...I remember last year's fights between the Disciplinary Committee and him...I couldn't stand his presence I used to think he was a heartless cold-blooded bastard who didn't give a ** about anyone. But the truth was far beyond my understanding. He did everything he could to keep the club alive, for the sake of his and his best friend dream. He was always there to protect and guide Kurita (with his very own style, of course), since Musashi-kun temporally left them. But now he has a complete, strong team. A team built out of nothing with merely amateurs who'll fight till death if necessary in order to pursue their dream..." Her eyes strayed from the magazine to the window; the cotton like clouds floated lazily over the deep blue sky, giving her a soothing feeling of utter relaxation. When Mamori lowered her gaze back to the magazine the point number three shocked her a little bit.

3. Acts of selflessness.Do we need to say more? He'll sacrifice things precious for him in order to make you happy. These can be either small or large acts. From pulling back a chair for you to sit to even protect you from other guys...

The game ended. Harao didn't have another choice but forfeit in the middle of the game. His best lineman and friend collapsed over Gaou's brutal power. There was nothing else to do; he couldn't risk the rest of the team to face the same destiny as Banba. It was cruel, indeed, but necessary. From the other side of the stadium a commotion could be heard. For some reason Gaou seemed pissed off and out of control. He completely destroyed the iron bars that protected the audience. Someone was laughing at Banba which certainly gave the monster enough reasons to break everyone's bones on that stand. Males...and females as well, gender didn't matter.

She knew it, because she was there. At that time, chaos and concern about self well-being wasn't as important as protect the life of someone you care. There she stood firmly with her arms wide open. She would not move despite the raging fear that boiled inside her heart. The wild beast was standing a few feet away from her, one single blow from his right arm and they'll be dead. She was ready to face said destiny for the sake of protecting. Suddenly, something was blocking her view. Whatever it was, she was sure it was tall, really tall. Confused she raised her head to take a better look of the tall form. She couldn't believe her eyes; standing before her was the tall blonde known as Hiruma Youichi. He was quick to realize something bad would happen and he got there in time. He used his lanky frame to protect Mamori and Suzuna. He was ready for a fight, if Gaou dared to attack them he would be the first one to get hit, giving the girls enough time to run away...

A fuzzy warm feeling rushed all over her body as she remembered that day. She could feel her cheeks burning. "Hiruma-kun could have left us, and kept himself safe but instead...He..."

The weird feeling was replaced by nervousness and confusion. A whole new mixture of emotions boiled inside her heart. She had to ask herself the question, whether she liked or not, that maybe...just maybe...the fuzzy warm feeling was her heart way to tell her she's falling in love?

A/N: Uh...W-what do you think? O.o I found this curious article on my Yahoo Homepage while reading my mail. It looked interesting and the idea popped in my mind. End of story.