Yeah! Another fun and amusing chapter. Just like everyone else, I think you definitely have talent in writing funny verbiage.

Thanks again minna-san for all the comments and support! I hope I can keep it up. Gambarimasu! (I need to work on descriptions and a lot of other things )

Here's an update ^_^
Sowi, a bit short but if you've already noticed, I end chapters when I change POV usually ^_^

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<b>Chapter VIII</b>

<i>Are they gay?</i> Michiko thought as she watched the guys laugh and chase each other. It’s normal behavior among close friends, she supposed. It just caught her off guard, how comfortable they are with each other. Her guy friends never really acted like that. They’ve known each other for years but they weren’t prone to chasing each other around. Sometimes they’d get into unnecessary fistfights or wrestling matches but most of the time they’d settle their differences through gaming. Whoever won was right, whoever lost was wrong. Incredibly stupid of course but it worked to her advantage as she always wins. Watching these guys, she felt left out. She missed Kyo, Mike, Josh, and the others. <i>Whatever. They’re the reason why you’re here in the first place. Bunch of idiots.</i> There was no use thinking about that now. She’ll just have to endure a few more days and then the tournament will start. She can’t wait for all the excitement to begin. It’s not so bad now since I’ve got people to talk to. They were oblivious to her observing them. She wished she could’ve asked more questions like why were they here and if its ok for her to set up camp near them. <i>They could be a part of some sports team. I heard from Kyo that teams would often go on trips to strengthen their teamwork. Hmmm, do they look like they play sports?</i>

"Jun-kun! Jun-kun! Get Sho off my back!" Masaki-san yelled out. He was moving left and right to confuse Sakurai-san but just ended up tripping over his own feet and took Sakurai-san down with him. "Itai!" They both exclaimed. "Ha!" Matsumoto-kun pointed at them, laughing.

<i>Maybe not. They could be in a band. Maybe they’re here to compose new songs.</i> Her eyes wandered from one guy to the next. They’re all dressed nicely. Casual but striking, even the guy who was supposed to be Mama’s boy. But the most well dressed one was Matsumoto-kun. He had two vests on, one was black while the other was denim blue and he wore them over a white collared shirt with a skinny black tie. He wore jeans underneath and black shoes. He looked like a model. <i>Why is he dressed like that here?</i> She thought he was pretty good-looking the first time she laid eyes on him but now, he seemed more pretty than good-looking. His hair was layered like hers but shorter. She noticed his eyes would crinkle a bit when he laughed. Just then he turned, his eyes met hers for a second and she inhaled sharply.

"Ano…" She jumped at the sound of the voice next to her. She didn’t notice that guy Nino had walked up to her. She turned to face him.
"Kazunari-san, right?" She didn’t have to ask, she remembered him… clearly.
"Hai."
"You’re the noob who shot me." His eyes narrowed and his jaw got rigid. <i>Oh boy, is he pissed.</i>
"Ano saa…why would you call me a noob?"
"Your aim was low, noob." Michiko bit her lower lip to stop herself from laughing. She couldn’t resist taunting him. She noticed that his right eye twitched when she called him noob.
"What?!" He was trying his best to keep calm but his voice came out a pitch higher when he asked.
"You gotta aim high, noob." <i>There’s that twitch again, right on cue. I should stop but… but… he’s so cute. This is fun.</i>
"Will you stop calling me that…" He was not asking, she thought. His face was now pink.
"Hey, don’t get me wrong… I’m grateful you didn’t get a headshot but really, you could’ve aimed higher. Maybe hit my shoulder or something…" She wanted to add noob at the end again but decided its enough taunting for today.
"That was the first time I’ve used a tranquilizer rifle!"
"Exactly! So why are you so pissed at me for calling you a noob when you are one?" *twitch*
<i>Yipes, I didn’t mean to say that. It just sorta came out.</i>
His body went into a squat then he stood up abruptly. After which he walked around in circles then stopped to glare at her.
"Okay, okay. I apologize." He was not satisfied with the apology. <i>I went too far. Geez, Michiko… you‘re a meanie.</i>
"Kazunari-san. I was just joking. I have no right to call you a noob. But you shouldn’t have shot me. What did I do to you?" He relaxed a bit after hearing what she said.
"I didn’t mean to shoot you. When you hit Jun, I just reacted. I apologize for that." It sounded like he meant it.
"If I was allowed to play games, I’d challenge you right now." How quickly his expression changed from anger to excitement.
"I have my DS Lite and PSP with me." He grinned.
"PSP? Come on. Why do you own that junk? DS for the win."
"There are good games on the PSP, too, but I do prefer my DS."
"You have the Wii then, ne? You got Super Smash Brothers Brawl? I’d own ya."
"No way! I’d own ya with Link."
"Link?! Psshhaw! I’ll take you on with Kirby!"
"Kirby?! You just wanna eat me." He replied then laughed out loud.

Michiko loved where the conversation was going, what gamer wouldn’t? Talking about games, the industry, and sharing strategies always made her visibly happy. One could tell from her animated gestures, her sparkling eyes, and the over-all aura she emits that she’s talking about something that she feels passionate about. Was that why Matsumoto Jun couldn’t tear his eyes off her? From the corner of her eye, she could see him watching her. Feeling giddy from all the game talk, she turned towards him to flash him a smile. What met her smile was far from what she expected. She expected curiosity or maybe amusement but what she found made her want to run for cover.

<b>End of Chapter VIII</b>

<b>AUTHOR'S NOTES:</b>
EDIT
Thanks to griffenhawk for clearing it up. But SSBB is on the Wii and NOT on the DS. So had to revise. THANK YOU!!!!!

Super Smash Brother's Brawl is a fighting game on the Wii. Link is a character from Zelda. Of course I have no idea as to which character Nino would use so I picked the most versatile player. One of Kirby's (a round pink character) moves is to swallow his opponent and take his power thus the "eat me" remark.



Questions? Comments?
Thank you for reading!

Great story, I find it really funny and interesting but... um... aren't you confused?

Super Smash Brothers Brawl is for the Nintendo Wii not the DS o_o

WAHAHA! I use Link all the time so even though we're not sure who he'd pick that makes me

haha ooo so interesting lol Why did she want to run lol maybe MatsuJun was glaring hahahaha cuz she was talking alot with Nino XD JK Can't wait for ur next update

i think this is my favourite chapter so far

I want to camp w/ them too.

Too bad, I am stuck in game..... any game......almost all the games....

Yeah, what fun your story is. I'm terrible at gaming so don't be upset about mixing games up.

Hehehe!
It's been a long time since I've laughed so much while reading a story.
It's so funny! I can't wait to read more and more!

<b>rosevic</b> - Ohh you like using Link eh? I tried him but I can't seem to use him well I like Zero suit Samus and Kirby lol. Ahh yeah.. NinoXMichikoXJun starto?

<b>hippiefox</b> - oh really?! is it coz of nino?

<b>candycup</b> - aww, what games do you play?

<b>phw</b> - thanks ^_^

<b>jerseyjudy</b> - thank you! am trying to finish the next chapter ^^ it's a bit longer than i planned.

Mishi my marshmallow buddy ^^

...seriously what is up with me these days? i'm discovering all the Jun fics really, really late.

*sigh* anyway, i really like what you got so far. Michiko and Jun are so funny together

<b>nana-chan</b> - hi hi! am glad you found my fic and that u like it so far ^_^



<b>Chapter IX</b>

Jun stood there, the personification of the phrase, "If looks could kill." He didn’t realize how intense his stare was nor did he realize that he was scowling. He couldn’t understand why he’s feeling this way. Seeing her and Nino smiling at each other, laughing, enjoying each other’s company – for some reason – made his blood boil. He fought the urge to approach them, grab both their heads and slam them together. <i>Why?</i> He had no clue but he knew he had to get away from them or else he’ll lose his temper again. He looked away and was about to leave when Aiba skipped towards him and said, "Look at them." <i>I don’t want to.</i> "Look, look! They’re getting along well, ne?"
"Aiba…"
"But that’s not surprising since both of them love video games."
"Aiba…"
"She’s smiling a whole lot."
"I don’t want to know," he growled.
"Nani?" Aiba was clueless. "Oh, where are they going?"
That got Jun’s attention. He glanced at them and saw Nino – his hand on her wrist – was pulling her. She looked back at him then quickly looked away and allowed Nino to lead her. Jun wanted to call out to her but why and for what?
"Oi! Chotto matte, Nino… Yoku-chan! Where are you going?" Aiba yelled and ran towards the two.
Jun silently thanked Aiba’s loud and curious nature while he followed him. When they caught up to them, he noticed that Nino was still holding her wrist. He frowned but didn’t say anything. Instead he pretended to watch Ohno and Sho prepare the bonfire for tonight. Because of all the commotion, they have forgotten to fix dinner.
"I’m going to show Yoku-san my games." Nino replied.
"Can you guys just call me Michiko? I’m not used to being called by my last name," she said.
"Mi…" Nino started to say her name but Jun didn’t let him finish.
"Michiko."
"Hai." She smiled at him. He suddenly felt warm and a bit fidgety. He focused his eyes somewhere else, anywhere but on her. His reaction didn’t go unnoticed. A small smile formed on Nino’s lips.
"Saa, Mi-chi-ko," he enunciated each syllable. "They’re in my backpack. In the tent." He pulled her and she stumbled forward.
"Oi, be careful," Jun said roughly.
"It’s cool, Jun-kun. I got her," Nino replied.
"Ano…" Aiba felt uncomfortable and was confused as to why.
"Kazunari-san…" She began.
"Nino."
"Huh?"
"Just call me Nino."
"Ok. Gomen, I just need to go back," she pointed south, "out there and get my backpack."
"No need. I got it for ya. It’s in the tent," Sho called out.
"Hontou ni, Sakurai-san? Arigato!" Jun shot Sho a dirty look. Good thing he didn’t see it. <i>Fuck, why am I feeling possessive of her all of the sudden? </i>
"Since that’s been taken cared of, let’s go." Nino pulled again. She took two steps forward then… "Ow, ow, ow." Jun reached out and grabbed her shoulder. "What’s wrong?" She freed her wrist from Nino’s grip and pressed her fingers down on her right thigh. She winced. "I don’t know why I didn’t feel the pain before…"
"The first aid kits are in the tent as well." Nino was about to take hold of her wrist again when Jun cut in. He supported her back with one arm then bent down and picked her up. She gasped. Her arms immediately went around his neck. Sho and Ohno gave him a standing ovation while Nino stepped back, a bit offended.

"Wha… what are…" He turned to look at her, his face so close their noses almost touched. "…you doing…" she continued breathlessly.
"I’m taking you to the emergency room." She looked away.
"Gawd, your face is too close, I’m getting cross-eyed."
"You mean to say… that’s not how they naturally look?"
"Are you aware that my hands are close to your neck?"
"Are you aware that you’re several feet off the ground?"
That shut her up.
Jun carried her into the tent and set her down.
Aiba and Nino were about to follow them in but Jun poked his head out, "Gomen ne, the doctor needs a few minutes with his patient," reached for the zipper on the door and pulled it down.
"You’re not my doctor!" They heard her protest.
"I am for today." He insisted.
"Then I want a second opinion already!"
"Shut up or you’re getting tranquilized again"

"Looks like Jun has taken a liking to her, ne?" Ohno to Sho.
"Hmmm… seems like it." Sho replied.
"Why does HE get to be doctor?" Nino complained.
"Dr. Matsumoto-kun, when’s visiting hours?" Aiba asked.
"Masaki-san tasukette!" She yelled.
"Gomene Michiko. I’m not accepting new patients at the moment."
"Satoshi-san! Sakurai-san!"

"We need more wood." Sho to Ohno.
"That we do." Ohno agreed.

"Ni… Yaaaaaa!"

Jun pinned her down before she could finish calling Nino.
"Is this how you treat your patients? You shouldn’t be allowed to practice!"
"What’s there to practice?" His eyes went to her lips and he noticed that they were a bit dry and chapped.
"I can fix that."
"What? Fine, doctor. My thigh?" He totally forgot about that. Feeling guilty, he let her go and grabbed the backpack that had the first aid kit. She sat up and silently watched him rummage through socks and boxers. When he found the kit, he turned and in his most serious tone he ordered her to, "Take off your pants."
"Not much of a romantic, are you…"
"You want flowers and chocolates before I dress your wound?"
"Shut up. Give me my backpack then."
"Why?"
"So I can hit you with it, what do you mean why? I’m not gonna let you treat me with just panties on. I’m gonna change into shorts, ok?"
A bit disappointed, Jun handed her the backpack so she can look for her shorts.
"Aha! Here’s one." She took out a navy blue cotton shorts that had "Rock Star" printed on the back. "Turn around." He did what he was told. "Like I’d want to see your muscular legs anyway." Jun lied. He knew they weren’t. They were the kind of legs you’d want wrapped around…
"Done!"
Jun was glad she stopped his thoughts from going into the gutter but when he turned around, his thoughts inevitably dove there. There she sat with her legs spread out in front of her. <i>What was I thinking? This was a bad idea.</i>
"That’s really short."
"That’s why they call them shorts, dildo!"
"What did you call me?"
"Nevermind that. Aren’t you supposed to be my doctor?"
<i>What am I supposed to do again?</i>
"Stop ogling me and hand me the first aid kit. I’ll do it myself."
"I got it and I was NOT ogling," he regained his composure, grabbed the first aid kit and knelt down beside her.
"You were too." she said under her breath.
Jun delicately touched the greenish area around the red dot where the dart must have hit. He knew Nino didn’t mean to hurt her but seeing this bruise marring her smooth, fair skin got him fuming. He desperately tried to keep his hands steady when he applied the antibiotic on the area but it was hard. They were shaking. They always did when he was really angry. But he managed to wrap the gauze around it gently. He made sure she felt little or no pressure at all, looking up often to see if she’s showing any signs of pain but she didn’t flinch once during the process. It was weird, he thought, one minute he wanted to ravage her and the next minute, he wanted to comfort her. What was it about her that made him undergo a myriad of emotions? One things for sure though, he was definitely attracted to her.

"The operation was a success. You can pay me now or I can have the bill sent later."

Jun didn’t see it coming. Actually, to be more accurate… he didn’t see her coming. All of the sudden she was kneeling, her body inclined towards him. Her face closing in, her lips parted, her eyes a rich, dark shade of espresso. Startled, he shot his right arm forward to stop her but that allowed her to grab it and tug him towards her. Their lips were so close to touching and the anticipation of the kiss got his heart racing. It was both an awkward and exhilarating feeling; to be the person awaiting and not initiating. He had his eyes closed by now… <i>What’s she waiting for?</i>

"Kiss… My… Ass."

<i>What?</i>

Jun opened his eyes to find her rump in front of his face instead of her lips. How…

"Juuuuuuuuuun waaaaaants to kiiiiiiiiiiiss meeeeeeee." She said in a sing song voice while she wiggled her behind.

The sound of his name on her lips went unappreciated because of the heavy pounding in his head. If he was pissed the first time he met her, he was beyond pissed now and was one wiggle away from committing murder.

<b>End of Chapter IX</b>

Thank you for reading! Comments? Questions?

["That’s why they call them shorts, dildo!" "Kiss… My…Ass." "Juuuuuuuuuun waaaaaants to kiiiiiiiiiiiss meeeeeeee." She said in a sing song voice while she wiggled her behind.
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I love this girl Michiko. Can't wait for an update.

just read you fic and i love it bravo first, i like it when nino shoot michiko it was hilarious... well well, jun likes this girl and from my observation, nino was interested too...it can be a challenge between nino and jun...can't wait for the next update gambate mishi