I know I still have another on-going one, but I can't take this out of my head :) College just started again last week and I'm a junior woohoo! :) I promise by next week I'll upload chapter 5 of The trickster's heart So please wait for that :) Thank you for everyone who has read from me :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis or it's characters. I also don't own the song Won't even start it belongs to the wonderful David Choi :)
So Enjoy! ^_^
She stared at the ground for a while her eyes red and wet from crying. She went to an abandoned park to cry, because she was Echizen Ryoma, she was supposed to be uncaring and strong. She picked a place where no one can see her face. The reason for her being miserable right now was because her boyfriend also known as Monkey King broke up with her. His reason was it isn't going to work since she had been busy training for all the tournaments she was in internationally and he too had been busy with training everyone in Hyotei before he graduated and let his underclassmen take over. She let her tears fall silently as she looked down at the ground. She wiped her face and screamed as hard as she could.
"I will not lose to this! I would get over this!" She shouted over and over that made her feel a lot better. She stood up tried to clear her face and walked home. Not really noticing a figure watching her from a distance. Oshitari Yuushi began walking nowhere he thought it was nice to once in a while without any direction it was soothing until well he saw a certain freshman crying and shouting then getting up like nothing happened. He knew Atobe broke up with the cocky prodigy. He understood Atobe's reasons as they were somehow valid it was hard not spending time with someone you love and their distance did the same for their hearts. He just never expected Echizen Ryoma to be that emotional he never made her see his presence as this side of her was refreshing and new. He continued to the image still in his head.
The next day Ryoma felt like she needed to start over now. She petted Karupin and went to shower and get dressed, she was happy to see a Japanese styled meal prepared for her. Her parents knew of the breakup and since last night had been trying to spoil her. It annoyed and pleased her at the same time. They were great for trying to support her but it was annoying when her dad would tell her to jump into daddy's arms and cry, well she did but his hug was suffocating her for a while. She finished eating and waved them goodbye well she tried until her father hugged her again it was until Momo arrived that he finally let go. Momo didn't know yet as she avoided him yesterday but now she feels she the need to tell her best friend.
"Momo-senpai." She called out to him her arms hugged his chest they rode together.
"Hmm?" He answered trying to look at her but can't since he needed to keep his eyes on where they were going.
"Monkey king broke up with me." She confessed sadness in her tone causing him to pull to a stop and look at her worry in his eyes.
"What? Are you okay? Do you need me punch him?" He looked at her. Her face relieved that she told him he was after all one of the most important people in her life apart from the rest of her team mates, Karupin and her family.
"Yup, I'm fine I got over it yesterday. No, you don't like I need you to protect me." She said in a very arrogant tone.
"Why you brat!" He gave her hair a ruffle and smiled. She was still the same cocky brat she was but he worried a little bit for his dear friend.
"We're going to be late Momo-senpai." She told him and he started peddling again.
"I know, I'll treat you to burgers today. I'm sure that will cheer you up." He told her happily this earned him a smirk from her.
"I don't need cheering up, but I'll take on the offer on burgers." She said at her senpai who just chuckled at her.
She smiled no, not one of those I'm better than you smiles it was really genuine she was glad Momo-senpai is here with her though she called him an idiot many times she cherished him really but she would have to die first to admit that. As they were on their way a limo passed them, unbeknownst to their smiles it carried Atobe and the rest of the regulars. He saw Ryoma smiling happily with Momoshiro, like nothing was wrong. He was on his way to Ryoma's house to give all those letters she wrote to him and the gift she gave on their first monthsary a necklace with their initials on it. He wasn't expecting a smiling Ryoma on the back of a laughing Momo. She could have at least been depressed about for a day or two or a week even. It angered him because it hurt his pride. Ryoma arrived to morning practice they asked her about her meeting with Atobe, they noticed her eyes were filled with sadness she was going to confess until Momo beat her to it. She glared at her friend but was relieved she didn't have to say it herself because she didn't like talking that much and talking about it made her remember yesterday. That morning practice everyone tried to comfort her and cheered her up. Eiji hugged her more often she tried to pry him off except a couple of his hugs that weren't that was really comforting. Even Tezuka tried to ease up on her a bit, making her run less laps than before. Kaidou too, with approaching her and mumbling something and walking away but Ryoma heard him say "Are you okay?" She gave him a smirk and he glared at her but not like normally it was softer and it said what his mouth didn't. At the locker rooms when she was done changing the regulars finally entered, Fuji approached her, his smile never changing the rest were there staring at what the tensai might do.
"Echizen are you really okay?" He asked his voice wasn't that sadistic tone but was filled with worry.
"Yes, senpai I'm fine. You don't need to worry and thank you." She told the prodigy who smiled genuinely at her.
"Are you sure Echizen? Do you need to cry? You can cry on my shoulder." Now Oishi asked the mother hen was worrying nonstop.
"I'm fine Oishi-senpai. I cried my eyes out yesterday so I don't need to shed anymore. " She told the worry-wart who nodded and smiled gently at her.
"Okay, But if you need anything just say so." Oishi told their prodigy.
"Umm. Thank you" Ryoma smirked as she stood up and walked towards the door to go to class.
It was really a normal day for her she slept through English class because she didn't need it at all. At lunch the regulars insisted on eating with her because they thought she would break down. But she didn't It was true that it hurt still but she did feel a lot better than yesterday. She felt fine now in all honesty. She had her friends with her and family what more could she ask for.
Later at the changing rooms, Momo and she were ready to go when she received a call from her Mom.
"Hello? Mom, what's up?" She asked her Mother who and a very worried tone.
"Ryoma, are you planning on going out to eat tonight? Her Mom had powers to know where she was going.
"Yes." She answered not really interested.
"Well, rather than that you could come home for dinner you could invite your friends if you want. And also you're dad wants to play those friends of yours to see if Ryuzaki-sensei trained them good enough." Her Mom asked her, Rinko thought it would be nice to meet them personally in their house and that it wuld make Ryoma feel that she had the support and love she could want. Her Mom hung up and Ryoma looked at it uninterested. She now looked at her team mates who looked at her curiously.
"My Mom wanted to know if you guys would want to come to dinner and play tennis with my perverted Dad" She told her team mates who smiled it was a chance of a lifetime to play with the famous Samurai Nanjiro and of course this means they could watch over the baby of their team.
"Sure nya!" Eiji jumped and glomped at Ryoma who was struggling to breath.
"Eiji let her breath" Oishi tried to pull his doubles partner off Ryoma which she appreciated.
"I'm sorry Ochibi-chan!" He cried out and clasped his hands together and apologized.
"I wonder why Echizen's parents want us to come over I mean it's great we get to play your dad but…" Ryoma cut Momo off and explained.
"Because they think I'm going to break and cry and do something stupid which I won't. " She then glared at the phone hoping her Mom would see it through that thing they all let out a chuckle while looking at her.
"This could be good data." Inui stated while writing.
"It's okay na, Tezuka? Fuji looked at their captain who remained stoic as ever, Tezuka nodded in approval.
"Let's not get careless." Was all that Tezuka said to them when they exited the Seigaku tennis courts and walked to Ryoma's house. Even Kaidoh joined which surprised the heck out of all of them. Ryoma was in the hands of Eiji and Momo who were laughing at the fact Kaidoh came with them too. This made Kaidoh blush and angry good things Ryoma scolded the two boys.
"I think Kaidou-senpai won't miss a chance at playing with Oyaji since it would be good training na?" She looked at Kaidoh who nodded at them. The bunch was happy and laughing they manage to make Ryoma laugh loudly with one of their corny jokes. Several eyes were watching their every move for Atobe Kegio was there watching his former love laughing like nothing is wrong.
"Atobe, why are you stalking your ex-girlfriend?" Yuushi asked the angry captain the rest of his team mates just stared at the diva wondering the same thing.
"Isn't it weird that she's laughing when just broke up yesterday." He told the confused regulars his pride was hurt and you don't hurt the great Atobe Keigo's pride.
"Maybe because she accepted it like a civil person that she was, or are you angry she isn't upset" Mukahi said to their captain who glared that confirmed Gakuto was right.
"That is so lame, just leave her alone. You already broke up with her and now your stalking her, you're really creepy." Shishido expressed at his captain who glared at him too Choutarou tried to calm them down. Putting that aside they kept following Seigaku until they reached Ryoma's house.
"Why are they in Ryoma's house?" Atobe asked himself when he saw Reoma's Mom and even her dad welcome them.
"So that's Samurai Nanjiro, interesting." Their attention was at the legendary tennis player.
"Heh. That man liked me a lot." Atobe declared which some of them wonder if that as true.
"Let's go Atobe." Yuushi told the arrogant captain.
"Fine." He answered and ordered his driver to go.
Meanwhile at the Echizen Household.
Rinko gave Ryoma the box of things Atobe had given them that morning she opened it and saw it was all the things she had given him. She stared at it trying to figure out what to do with it. She then looked at the rest of them who also stared back at her.
"What should I do with this?" She asked the rest of the regulars.
"I don't really know, Echizen" Momo told the confused freshman.
"How about we bury them? To start anew Echizen." Fuji suggested Ryoma nodded.
"That's a great idea senpai." She closed the box and went to the backyard, Ryoma grabbed a shovel.
"I'll help you shovel Ochibi-chan!" Eiji jumped and grabbed the shovel from Ryoma and started digging. When the hole was big enough Ryoma put the box and Eiji buried it under the soil. Ryoma's eyes watched as the things that she gave Atobe were buried in their mind it said "It's done now maybe like this I can fully move on."
After that Food was laid on the table that Nanako and Rinko prepared it was a Japanese styled meal that Ryoma really liked. Their mouths water at the amount of food they had. The really big eaters almost ate five plates worth of food namely, Ryoma, Momo and Eiji which was scolded by Tezuka well except Ryoma. Now the famous Samurai invited for a game. First was Fuji who was really excited. The game was really incredible but Fuji lost to the famous tennis player Nanjiro even gave him advice to improve his sped and accuracy. Next was Kaidou who was out breath compared to Nanjiro, he told Kaidoh to improve on his speed more as it will be a hindrance to him. They all followed suit and Nanjiro in return gave them pointers. Lastly was Ryoma who had never won against her father. She lost though but she as closer to beating him they had never seen Ryoma be beaten like this. She smiled at her Dad who gave her advice on how to beat him and said.
"I never liked that Atobe guy anyway he's an annoying little brat" He told her she smirked at him.
"Then you wouldn't like me too since you always say I'm annoying little brat" she retorted her dad looked at her and grinned.
"No, You're different because you're my daughter." He said something sweet that almost made Ryoma smile until he pulled out his tongue and walked away.
"Stupid old man" She smiled at himself. This routine of the regulars coming to her house continued for two weeks. Until well Ryoma's parents requested her to come home early from practice.
"Buchou, my Mom said she needs me to come home early because of something important, Can I Buchou?" She asked her ever stoic captain who looked at her.
"Okay, Echizen just make up for it tomorrow. " He told her then his eyes went back to the people practicing. Ryoma nodded and left the tennis courts and went home.
"Mom, why did you want me to go home early." She asked Rinko who was busy doing something.
"Oh Honey go to Nanako-chan she'll tell you." Her mom giggled as she pointed at Nanako who was in Ryoma's room.
"Nanako-neesan, Why am I-…." A loud scream was heard Ryoma unguarded by a sudden change in her clothing that RInko and Nanako prepared. She resisted at wearing the dress it was a blue baby doll that accentuates her body and she was made to wear heels which she really doesn't like.
"Why am I wearing this? Why are you making me?" She questioned the two elder ladies.
"Because we're meeting some of friends that we haven't seen in years so you need to look absolutely adorable." Her Mom told her as she giggled at the way Ryoma looked.
"I don't wanna!" She refused entirely.
"But you look great Ryoma-chan!" Nanako cooed at Ryoma which annoyed her to no end.
"I'm not going!" She still refused.
"You are so going." Her Mom had this dark aura around her that scared her it was the same Fuji-senpai had when he plotted something. She had no choice but to do just that. They arrived at a French Restaurant which looked really fancy. It had chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and it had a stage where a baby grand piano was situated. They were seated near the windows that had the view of raindrops because as you can see it as raining. Then, Rinko and Nanjiro's friends arrive the older man had little grey hairs at the back of his head while the woman looked really young for her age. Then Ryoma's eyes widen as she saw who was with them, blue hair with glasses that hid violet eyes.
"Rinko,It's been so long!" The older woman greeted them, while the man greeted Nanjiro.
"Yes it has, this is my daughter Ryoma." She now hugged Ryoma who just stared at her.
"This is my son, Yuushi." She now pointed at the tall boy next to her as they sat down.
"What are you doing here, Oshitari-san?" Ryoma asked the Yuushi who smirked at her while their parents looked at them smiling.
"Same as you." This caused Ryoma to roll her eyes and look at her parents.
"Oh, you know each other Yuushi?" His mom asked the boy.
"Why, yes our school our rivals in tennis and she beat Atobe in Nationals." He told his parents who were shocked and happy.
"Eh… That's amazing Ryoma-chan! As expected of Samurai Nanjiro's child" Yuushi's father now spoke.
"Of course but she's till mada mada." Her father teased which made her blush.
"Now, if you excuse us adults we'll be going." Rinko tld her daughter who looked at her mouth opened
"What?" She protested.
"We'll leave you alone now, okay Yuushi." His Mom now stood up with his dad along with Rinko and Nanjiro.
"Okay, Mother." He nodded as Ryoma stared at him as their parents walked away.
"You're okay with this?" She asked she was in complete shock he would agree.
"Why not? It's not like we're doing anything wrong." Yuushi defended his parents' actions. She could only sigh in annoyance.
"Or you didn't want to since I'm friends with Atobe." He smirked at her as looked at him with the same unreadable face she always has on.
"Not really." She put on a cool façade around her.
"Really?" He grinned at her who was only annoyed by that gesture.
"Yes." She answered coolly
"If you say so. Why don't we order you must be hungry." He teased the girl who only glared at him.
"Fine." She answered and they did the table was quiet they didn't talk at all well Yuushi tried but didn't get an answer.
"Is it this awkward when you and Atobe were together?" He asked trying to make small talk.
"Not really, because he's really noisy and doesn't shut up and it isn't that awkward for me anyway I like silence." She answered him a smile run up to his up.
"Really? He's really talkative isn't he about himself." He looked at her and a smile formed in her lips.
"Yup, that's why he's the monkey king but he's really thoughtful though. He's just narcissistic." She now noticed he was staring at her he grinned which annoyed her.
"Really, you must really love him then." He told her which earned him a smirk which he thought was cute.
"Loved, past tense. Excuse you." She defended he smirked at her.
"Oh, Sorry." He apologized which he earned an irritated look.
"Ryoma-chan!" They heard someone call Ryoma. It was the manager of the restaurant.
"Why, hello. Shizu-san." She greeted the manager.
"Oh, I didn't notice that you have someone with you." Shizu said to Ryoma whose tone was half teasing.
"Shizu-san this is Oshitari Yuushi-san." She introduced them. Yuushi stood up and took Shizu's hand and kissed it.
"My, my, what a polite gentleman you are." She complimented Oshitari who ust smiled and Ryoma rolled her eyes at the comment.
"Shizu-san, did you need something." She asked the love stricken manager who came back to her senses.
"Oh, Ryoma can you play the piano for us tonight. Our pianist came down with a cold and the replacement isn't here yet" She explained to Ryoma. Oshitari who sat back down was surprised Ryoma can play piano.
"Oh. Fine. But only because you asked Shizu-san." She told her as she got up and went to the baby grand piano at the stage. She sat elegantly and talked in the microphone.
"Ladies and the gentlemen, this is Won't Even Start by David Choi. I hope you enjoy this". She then started playing and singing.
What happened
after last summer.
When we broke up
in September
She started her eyes closed and played the song. Oshitari sat there staring at her. She looked delicate and beautiful as she was playing the song.
I haven't seen you
Feels like a long time
Sometimes it still hurts
But I always get by.
"Is this song for Atobe, Echizen?" He thought to himself as he watched her.
"This is for you monkey king. Little by little I'm getting over you" A tear dropped from her eyes, she remembered that day again where they relationship ended she was getting better step by step.
I still got a piece of you under my skin
It's always there no matter where I've been
So If I ever see you on the street
I'll pretend that I didn't see
And turn my face
No use in small talk anyways.
Because if I look into your eyes.
Then I'll have to say goodbye
And that'll break my heart.
So I won't even start.
I won't even start
"You'll see Monkey King, I'll fully get over you" She told herself while she continued. Yuushi looked at her with her eyes closed A small smile on her face.
I wish you luck
And I wish it true
That's the best
I can do for you
Cuz you'll probably find love
In someone new
I have to let go
Yeah it's hard to do
"I hope you'll be happy as much as you made me. I hope you'll find someone better" She keeps thinking. She was grateful for the relationship they had and didn't feel any hate for Atobe.
So If I run into you with your arm by her side
Just know it'll cut me like a knife
So if I ever see you on the street
I'll pretend that I didn't see
And turn my face
No use in small talk anyways
Because if I look into your eyes.
Then I'll have to say goodbye
And that'll break my heart.
So I won't even start.
I won't even start
"I hope you'll be happy, Monkey King." She told herself as she was finishing up the song. Yuushi locked his eyes on her.
"Atobe, she loved you so much. You're an idiot for letting her go" He told himself as he watched her.
I'll be ok, I'll be ok
Or that's what I'll say
So if I ever see you on the street
I'll pretend that I didn't see
And turn my face
No use in small talk anyways
Cuz if I look into your eyes.
Then I'll have to say goodbye
And that'll break my heart.
So I won't even start
Oh I won't even start
No I won't even start.
"She finished and opened her eyes she looked at her surroundings, applause surrounded her. She smiled at them and stood up and bowed. The replacement pianist finally came and took over. Yuushi escorted her back to the table.
"You were very good." He said to her as they sat back.
"Thanks I guess. " She looked at his smiling face she rolled her eyes.
"Welcome. I didn't know you could play the piano." Yuushi's smile grew bigger as he looked at her face.
"Yeah, there are lots of things people don't know about me. " Ryoma told him as their food arrived and she started gobbling it up.
"You're right, that song you played it for Atobe didn't you. " He looked at her directly she just looked the other way.
"Che, so what." She told him cockily.
"Nothing. You know, Atobe's pretty stupid for breaking up with you." He told her while she snickered at his comment.
"You're calling you own best friend stupid. But why do you think that?" She asked curiously at the blue eyed boy in front of her.
"I know, he's my best friend that's why I know. I can see when you love someone, your love is true and you care for that person." He told her. His face turned red after he let go of those words. Ryoma tried to hold back a giggle because of the expression he was making.
"That's pretty amusing Oshitari-san." She told him as she looked at him still holding back a giggle
"Just call me by my first name, since our parents know each other." He told her his face still red.
"Fine. You can do the same Yuushi." She told him.
"Okay Ryoma." HE smiled he finally recovered. Yuushi offered to take her home and she agreed whe wanted to go home as fast as she could. At Ryoma's house they bid their goodbyes and goodnights. Yuushi upon returning home felt his heart racing as he remembered the image of Ryoma playing the piano it was beautiful as she was.
"I have to stop thinking that, she's Atobe's ex. What am I doing?" He asked imself trying to repress the fast beating of his heart. That night their parents talked to them.
"What?" She shouted at them.
"Yuushi is you're fiancé from now own." Rinko said to her only daughter.
"I don't want to!" She protested.
"Look, Brat. I think that kid could make you happy unlike what that Atobe kid did to you." Nanjiro told her daughter.
"Your father is right Ryoma." Rinko agreed to the decision hoping this will make their daughter happy.
"But I don't want to! And besides he's Monkey king's best friend." She protested at her parents.
"Even so." They didn't have it. The same thing was happening at Yuushi's house.
"She's Atobe's ex. How could I marry someone a friend already dated?" He asked his parents but they didn't hear him out because they thought it would make him happy.
"She's a cute girl Yuushi, I think she can make you happy." Yuushi's Mom told his son who was pritesting real hard.
"But!" He resisted but was ignored.
Yeah, it's kind of meehh.
A/N: I'll try to put up the next chapter the same time as The Trickster's Heart. :) Also if you want to listen to the song. Just search Youtube for Won't even Start by David Choi it's really a wonderful song :)
See you later! :)