Ohkay, this is my very first Gokusen fic so please don't chew me too much if I don't get all the details right. This takes place during their last year in Shirokin high. This story is totally manga based, by the way. There are some spoilers in the future chapters. Don't say I didn't warn yah!

Disclaimer: Gokusen ain't mine. If it were, I'd be a genius (ah...Morimoto is a genius). As i'm not, I'll just be my meager own self.

And so...here is the first chapter! Please read and review!

Between the Two of Us

Prologue

The morning seemed perfectly normal to Yamaguchi Kumiko. As usual, she woke up from bed with hair all in distinct disarray, stretched a little, mumbled something about last night's episode of the Wife of Yakuza, and took a ridiculously long bath. By the time she finished, she realized that she had hardly enough time to catch the bus, let alone to eat.After much ruckus, after chewing Tetsu for making light out of her panicky state, after Kyou-san chewed both Tetsu and Minoru for Tetsu's joke, and grumbling about no one waking her up, the only heir of the Kurudo clan left the house in a sprint.

As usual, she arrived at the school at almost the same time the bell rang. In the office, there were the everyday chatters of Fujiyama about her male chorus club while the other teachers shook their heads over student troubles here and there. While they talked, Kumiko played her part as the normal high school rookie, and though there would be occasional outbursts as she would break into yakuza slang now and then, everyone would simply attribute it to her fondness of movies.

Later in the day, she would go up the rooftop to fetch a dozing Shin, and typically end up chatting with him about her family, some problems that would eventually be dealt with, ideals, and even wrestling magazines. She was unwary of her student's attentiveness under his bored facade as he held onto her every word and movement. Naturally, she would suddenly jump up and remember being late for her next class and blame it on Shin for not attending. With a wry smile on his face, the redhead would murmur a small "Baka" before standing up to follow her.

It was especially normal that Class 3-4 paid hardly any attention to her as she walked into the classroom. Sure, they already have her in regard (somewhat), but that didn't stop them from being disruptive and rowdy. And of course, Yankumi remains jolly until her patience would "accidentally" snap. When she gets into her fits, the class would remain ominously quiet and nervous until Ucchi or Minami, or somebody as equally nutty cracks a joke and the noise would begin all over again. Again, she is fully unaware of the brooding look Shin gave her, but then again, it wouldn't be a normal day if she suddenly loses her denseness.

Yes, it seemed like a perfectly normal day.

Almost.

Or is it potatoes?

Should I go on...or should I not?

Your review is very much appreciated...