Here it is, finally. I've had gret troubles writing this sequel. It's very heavy to write. In this story the real story doesn't start right away. But don't despair. I won't drag it out.
Warnings: angst, and an OC person..uhm..bad spelling?
Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis
I opened the door to the garden and walked slowly out. The sun shone brightly and the sun rays warmed my skin.
Taking the hidden path I quickly ran to the lake. This part of the lake was hidden by bushes and trees, and was my secret place.
I stripped off my clothes and dived into the lake. The cold water felt good against my heated skin. When I broke the surface, I heard someone whistle on the shore.
"My, my what have we here?" a girly voice sang teasingly.
I looked to where I had put my clothes, only to find them gone.
'Great' I thought.
"Whoever you are, it's not funny," I shouted angrily towards the stranger.
"Ne, Akaya, I'm just joking with you," the voice said and a girl appeared from behind a tree.
I recognized the girl as Ren, my neighboor and fellow classmate.
"Oh, it's you," I sighed relieved. "I thought I had to walk home naked."
Ren laughed loud and threw my clothes on the ground.
"Here, I'll turn around," she said and did so.
I waited until I was sure that she wouldn't peek, before coming out of the water, and putting my clothes on.
"You can really be a drag sometimes," I said to her.
Ren turned around and smiled evilly.
"You know you like it," she teased.
We sat down on a couple of stones, putting out feet in the water.
"It's a lovely day, isn't it?" Ren said.
"Mhm," I answered lazily and closed my eyes.
"Is it true that you're leaving?" Ren asked, her voice low.
I looked at her, and found her staring intently at the water.
"Yes, I'm leaving in a week."
"Why didn't you say anything?" she demanded.
"I guess I didn't want to disappoint you," I said truthfully. "I mean, you're my best friend, and I don't want to leave you."
Ren smiled and squeezed my shoulder reassuringly.
"I'm not mad. I'm just a little disappointed that you didn't tell me."
I smiled apologetically and Ren smiled back.
"It's been two years.." she said suddenly.
"It has."
"Have you told your friends that you're coming back?"
I shook my head.
"I'm not really comfortable talking to them."
"Are you shyyy?" she teased.
"Oh, shut up," I grumbled.
Ren snickered and poked me in the ribs. The attack led to a full out war between the two of us, a war that Ren surrendered quickly.
"I'm coming with you," she breathed heavily, a smile still on her face.
I looked confused at her .
"I'm coming with you to Japan," she said again and Kiriahra heard the demand in her voice.
"But…school?" I asked.
"There's really no point in me going to school" she said sadly.
"That's not true," I tried to comfort.
"Ahhh, but never mind that," she said, smiling again.
"I've never been to Japan before, and I'm going."
I joined her in laughing, feeling extremely grateful.
"You say you don't like talking to them, but you often speak to Yanagi," Ren said after a while.
"True, but he is different."
I tried to find out a way to explain just how he was different, but found it difficult.
"I understand," Ren said, "some people are easier to speak to than others."
Oh, how right she was.
"Are your mother going too?"
"No, she's staying. I'm going to live in a rented house near the school."
"She allowed you to do that?" Ren said shocked.
"Yeah, I was shocked too, but she said she trusts me," I smiled.
And there was the fact that I refused to go to school unless it was in Japan, but I didn't mention that to Ren.
"Well, I guess I should be grateful that you have taught me japanese," she said.
"You knew a lot from before," I said.
"Mah…" she joked, "only a little."
"Are you eating dinner at ours today?" I asked her.
She nodded excitedly.
"Your mother makes delicious food," she said.
"It's a miracle," I said, "she never cooked before, and now she's fantastic."
"It's a instinct women have," Ren laughed, "we know that the way to a mans heart is through his stomach."
"Then poor you, because your food sucks," I laughed.
Ren pouted and threw some water at me.
"Never insult a womans food," she shouted before showering me with water.
I held up my hands, pleading for truce.
"I can't go to Japan if I'm sick," I said.
Ren quit watering me and smiled.
"You're wet," she stated.
I rolled my eyes at her.
" Let's go home."
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My room was a mess, but one really shouldn't ask for a clean room. Especially when I'm moving.
Ren sat on my bed and looked at me cleaning.
"You are welcomed to help out anytime," I said to her.
"I know, but I really don't feel like cleaning today," she said back.
I stuck out my tongue at her, but she ignored me. She was to busy looking at pictures.
"Tell me who everyone is," she asked. "You've talked about them, but I've never seen them."
"Ok," I said and sat beside her on the bed.
"That's Jackal and that's Marui," a jolt shot through my body as I said his name.
"Akaya?"
I cleared my throat and continued.
"That's Yukimura, Sanada, Niou, Yagyuu and Yanagi."
Ren nodded and looked intently at the picture.
"Your buchou is really feminine," she said.
"Yes, but he's dangerous," I said seriously.
Ren noticed my tone and didn't ask for details.
No one ever does.
"Dinner," mom shouted from the living room.
"Coming," Ren shouted happily back.
"I'm starving," she said and ran down the stairs.
I glanced one more time at the photo before folowing her downstairs.
"What is this?" I asked when the dinner was served.
"It's spaghetti. I know it's not your favourite, but Ren-chan loves it."
"Thank you," Ren smiled and started to dig in.
I looked at the wormlike things on my dinner plate, and smeared a thick layer of tomato sauce over.
It only looked worse.
"You're supposed to eat it," Ren said.
I rolled my eyes at her and started eating.
Well, spaghetti isn't the best, but it was ok. And this time mom had picked a good sauce.
"So, you're following Akaya to Japan?" mom asked.
"Yes, I've always wanted to see Japan, and now I have a guide," she laughed.
I didn't say anything and continued eating my worms.
"What do your parents say?"
"They'll be fine. After all, they do like it when I want something."
Mom smiled sadly at her, and I shot her a warning glare.
'Let's not pity her' it said.
Mom got the message and continued the conversation.
When we had finished eating, Ren helped mom with the dished while I watched TV. Oh, Heavens how I enjoyed that.
"Thank you again for the food. I'll see you tomorrow," Ren said and left for home.
Mom waved and closed the door.
"Are you sure she should come? After all, she isn't well."
"I think she'll be just as unwell here as in Japan. And I think the trip will be good for her," I said.
Mom looked like she was thinking, but nodded her head after a while.
"I guess the climate could be good," she said.
A week passed in no time and suddenly I found myself standing in Heathrow airport with Ren and my mom. Ren's parents had chosen not to come, because it was difficult for them to see her leave.
I say that after all the pampering she's had in her life, she'll be OK alone.
"Are you ready? You both got your passports?"
"Yes," we said.
"Your tickets?"
"Yes," we repeated.
"Your-"
"Mom, we got everything," I groaned.
Mom smiled and ruffled my hair.
"I'm only worrying about you," she said, "there's nothing wrong with that."
"Thank you for driving us here," Ren smiled.
Moms eyes filled with tears.
"You be sure to call me every day," she warned me.
I smiled reassuringly and hugged her tightly.
"I'll be fine and I'll call every day."
Ren gave my mom a hug and together we left for the plane.
"This is so exciting," Ren screeched as we entered the plane.
"Yeah, it's incredible," I said sarcastically.
Ren shot me a killer glare and 'accidentally' made me trip over the cabin attendant.
I sat down in the seat, red faced, and highly embarrassed.
"Oh, don't be like that," Ren said apologetically.
"I think your face in her cleavage was highly entertaining."
I decided not to talk to her for a while.
After many hours on the plane, Ren and I was getting impatient, but I had done this once before, so I knew what long distance there was.
Ren did not.
"God, why is it taking so long?" she complained.
"Maybe because japan is on the other side of the clode?" I muttered.
She yawned and used my shoulder as a pillow.
"I'm going to sleep. Wake me when Japan's in sight."
"Sure," I said and soon after she was breathing heavily.
Feeling sleepy I too closed my eyes, and soon we were both sleeping.
So, how was it? Stay tune to next chapter where Akaya finally meets his former team mates and an old love
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