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Chapter 8: Monday, Play ball - Girls VS Boys Part 1
"So that's how you do it." It was break time and I was in the library with Hitsugaya, doing my worse subject math. "You're really good at this."
"Practice more and you should get the hang of it." Hitsugaya commented. "But I have to say, I never thought a scholar would have problems with school base stuff." Man he's cold!
"Well everyone has their weaknesses!" I shot back. Just then Rukia came thorugh the door.
"Hey Kurara, have you seen Rangiku?" Rukia asked. I shook my head.
"That's strange. She said that she'll meet me for lunch but she hasn't come yet." Rukia said as she thought hard for a reason. Suddenly...
"WHAT DID YOU SAY!" a loud shrill came out of nowhere and filled the halls. Shocked by the sudden cry, the three of us ran towards the sound. When we got there, we saw Ichigo and Rangiku with a masculine boy with a shiny bald head and a feminine guy with short straight hair and feathers on his right eye. First thought, rebel and gay. This school has these kinds of people? "REPEAT WHAT YOU JUST SAID! I DARE YOU TO!" Rangiku bellowed wanting to go in for the punch, luckily held back by Ichigo.
"Fine then! You women always change the subject, it's annoying! Why don't you just stick to the damn subject!" the bald guy exclaimed.
"I don't think I like what you just said! Comments that look down on us women are absolutely unacceptable! Besides isn't it petty for men to make such a big deal over such small things!" Rangiku shot back.
"Look who's talking!" the bald guy exclaimed.
"Don't even bother on going there. You can't win an argument against women." The feminine boy commented.
"WHAT?! Are you saying that we women are nothing but talk?! We don't lose to men and not just arguments!" Rangiku exclaimed and the three of them glared at each other. I think I can see sparks coming out.
"Uhm, mind telling me who those guys are." I asked, desperate to know what happened.
"Those two idiots are from Class B, same as Abarai. The bald one is Madarame Ikkaku and the feather boy is Ayasegawa Yumichika. They are one of those guys who really give a hard time in the school." Hitsugaya explained. Wait, did he say one of them? You mean there's more troublemakers!
"That's it! Let's settle this once and for all! A game between boys and girls, see which is the best!" Madarame exclaimed.
"You're on Ikkaku! There's no way I'll lose to you!" Rangiku proclaimed proudly.
"Good then let the competition be baseball. Winner will be proclaimed the bast and gets to make the loser do whatever they want to do. Deal?" Madarame stated.
"Deal!" Rangiku replied strongly. Then she turned to see me and Rukia. "Perfect timing! Kurara, Rukia! We will definitely beat these punks!"
"Did she just include us out of her own free will?!" I exclaimed, Rukia laughed nervously as a response.
"Good then. Get your group of six and meet in on Friday after school at the field. We'll settle the scores there." Madarame instructed before leaving with Ayasegawa.
"Yosh! We'll show those boys whose boss!" Rangiku exclaimed. I couldn't take it anymore.
"You know, you should really start asking on other people's opinions before you stash them into these kinds of things!" I exclaimed and Rangiku gave a soft giggle. "What were you two even arguing about?!"
"Oh, well I was making these beautiful designs for cards that the art club will be doing and those two idiots came along. They said that they were disgraceful and I should make more decent cards." Rangiku huffed angrily.
"THAT WAS IT! THAT'S WHAT GOT US INTO THIS! ARE YOU NUTS!" I screamed, trying my best to get out of Ichigo's hold to give her a piece of my mind.
"Don't worry about it. We'll win for sure, I'll make sure of it." Rangiku proclaimed.
"Do you even know a single thing about baseball?" Rukia silently asked.
"I know it requires a ball and a bat!" Rangiku cheerfully replied. We're doomed. "But don't worry. I have a secret weapon which I can use, even if I don't know a single thing about this game." Rangiku reassured us. Why do I still a feeling like we're doomed?
Back Home
"I can't believe that woman brought me into this!" I complained as I gobbled up my chicken.
"Come on, what's done is done. You can't go back in time." Ichigo tried to calm me down.
"Also, that's like the hundredth time you said that! It's getting really annoying." Hitsugaya retorted back annoyed.
"Are you going to be in it Ichigo?" I asked.
"Since its baseball I'm sure Ikkaku wants me in. Think he's gonna ask you too Toshiro?" Ichigo turned to ask.
"Even if he did, my answer stands as a firm no. And how many times do I have to tell you to call me Hitsugaya!" Hitsygaya complained. With Ichigo on their team, its gonna be even harder for us to win. Are we really going to be alright?
Tuesday: Basketball Hall
Rangiku told me and Rukia to come here for practice. Or at least I think so. When we got there we saw three other girls waiting in there. One had her black hair pinned back with flat bangs that hang to the right side of her face and wore oval shaped glasses. The other had purple black hair pulled back into a long braid, with slightly parted bangs and quite an emotionless face. The last one was tall short messy silver hair with strands on the right side of her face and styled as two thin braids and wears thin dangling red earrings.
"Who are they?" I asked Rukia.
"The one with the glasses is Ise Nanao, the one with the long braid is Kurotsuchi Nemu and the tall one is Kotetsu Isane." Rukia answered.
"Yes and they are our team mates for the coming game." Rangiku said, suddenly appearing out of nowhere.
"Do you really want to do this? You know Ichigo's gonns play with them. We'll lose in the first shot." I muttered.
"No need to fear! We'll just practice on our skills and we'll beat them. Besides we still have that secret weapon I mentioned." Rangiku reassured, grabbing both my shoulders. Then why do I sense such uneasiness.
"Rangiku is right. No matter what we will teach those boys a lesson or two. I will not tolerate such despicableness." Ise said bringing up clenched fist in determination. Well there's one who's actually in to this. And with that, our training began. I had to say, learning a new sport was quite fun and I had a great time chatting with my new friends. Before long, night time came.
"Are you sure you're ok waiting here by yourself?" Isane asked with a tinge of worry.
"It's ok. Besides Ichigo and Hitsugaya are going to come and get me." I reassured then said my goodbyes to the girls. While waiting I continued my training in swinging the bat. Just then, I heard footsteps coming my way. I turned around and no one was there. Please don't tell me that this school has haunted places! I shook away that thought and continued swinging the bat and the footsteps came again. Ok, now it's getting creepy. Maybe I should head back. I'm sure those two won't mind. With that thought, I quickly packed up and walked back home. I barely reached the gate when an eerie sound filled the place. I was practically dripping with cold sweat as I made fast steps towards the gates. Then the footsteps came again and were walking straight towards me. Trying to ignore it, I picked up the pace but the footsteps got nearer and nearer. Soon a tall dark shadow covered me.
"Kyaaa!" I screamed and then my wrist was gripped by a firm hand. From a blurry vision due to the tears from my eyes, I saw Kuchiki sensei before me. "Thank God!" I sighed and fell to the ground in utter relief.
"Haruno, what in the world are you doing here this late at night?" Kuchiki sensei asked sternly. Even though his eyes were glaring at me, I couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort in seeing them.
"I was just practicing some baseball and I was waiting for Ichigo and Hitsugaya. But I heard some strange noises and went ahead instead." I murmured through the tears flowing out.
"Baseball?! Why on earth are you doing that? I certainly do not remember you joining the baseball group." Kuchiki sensei replied firmly.
"I'm sorry." That was all I could say. I couldn't help with the tears pouring down on my face and onto the ground. Suddenly, I was wrapped up in a warm embrace. Kuchiki sensei was hugging me!
"It's ok now. There's nothing to be afraid of. I'm here now." Kuchiki sensei said as he stroked my head. Soon I realized that the tears stopped and I felt like myself again.
"Thank you, Kuchiki sensei." I softly said as I took comfort in the warmth. Soon Kuchiki sensei and I walked back home. He helped me cook dinner and we had a nice chat. However, poor Ichigo and Hitsugaya had a harsh lecture by Kuchiki sensei about leaving girls all on their own at night. Even though Kuchiki sensei seemed quite strict and wasn't around often, I still feel that I can trust him like my big brother. In fact, those three princes are all my big brothers. I'm so glad.
Later at night, Kuchiki's POV
In his room, Kuchiki was finishing up his final reports and leaned back on his chair recalling the latest event. Sure he did that with Rukia as a big brother, but this time was different. Seeing her terrified eyes as tears flowed out when he grabbed her wrist and how she trembled in his arms, he could still feel that warmth from her. A warmth that he always wants to feel. He knew from there he had to protect her. Not as a sensei, not as a brother but as someone who cared for her the most.
Done! Yay for the fast update! I'm so proud! Anyway thank you for reading and pls review and give new ideas.