Author's note: My first (and possibly last) fanfic ever. I have been in love with PoT and Tezuka DEARLY for years but by being bad at writing myself, never dared to try with fanfic before. But this time, this time only, my love for Tezuka tells me I should express out this love, at least for once.... Please kindly read & review.

Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis or Tezuka

Summary: "Tell her you love her right now or you might regret later" - Tezuka was told, but he hesitated "Is this strange feeling really what people call love?". At the end, he really regrets. Will fate ever bring her back to him?


Prologue

It has been more than one year since Seigaku time, Tezuka is now 2nd year student at Urasawa Academy, a private school for those set to pursue professional career (in sport or art) from this young age. A school of talents with top-rated facilities in Japan. The first year here was perfectly smooth for Tezuka's newly-started tennis career: he made it to the Semi-final of Japan Open Tennis Championships; and in addition, won several remarkable international matches, making his name risen to wide attention. This second year was supposed to be just as great, if not for her appearance....


A beautiful day in late April, she appeared in front of Tezuka, totally out of blue, as he just walked out of the school tennis court

"Nice to meet you. My name is Mayumi, Hayashi Mayumi. I am a new student here, ballet section. And the reason I came to this school is all because of you, Tezuka-san. I have been watching you remotely for some time already; I wish to know more about you in person from now on"

One thing Tezuka loves about this school is its complete peacefulness. Not only outsiders are not allowed entrance, the strict regulation also prohibits all forms of fangirling/fanboying acts among students. So just what's with this Mayumi girl?

Tezuka, nevertheless, still with his usual calm- and politeness

"I am glad to have your attention on my tennis...."

"I am not talking about tennis at all. Actually I don't understand a thing about it. I am saying: from the first moment seeing you on TV a month ago, I knew that you were just the one for me"

"I beg your pardon?"

"Don't you think we can make a perfect couple? For someone as beautiful as me, cannot imagine any man other than you be a match of"

Tezuka stared at the girl for one second. First, she doesn't seem like making a joke. Second, this degree of absolute self-confidence, self-centering, Tezuka could not help but be reminded of Atobe Keigo.

"If that's all you want to say, excuse me, I am taking my leave"

"This must be a bit sudden for you. Don't worry, you will fall for me very soon"

What kind of logic on earth is that, Tezuka totally cannot understand; but one thing he knew for sure: it's best to just ignore....

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A familiar voice suddenly appeared from behind the tree on Tezuka's left.

"So this is why she came to this school.... How the hell you are always the lucky guy, Tezukaaaa? First, I cannot beat you in tennis. Second, all the girls fall for you. But to think that now even the angel-like Mayumi-chan...."

"You know her, Toda-senpai?"

"You ARE the only one in this school not knowing her. The moment she first arrived yesterday, the entire school was shaking as if in an earthquake: her beauty, from the long black hair to the little fingers, and that angelic smile... how come there could be such a perfect angel in existence? And just now when she was right in front of you, you acted like nothing!!!!"

"...."

"From yesterday, all people talking about in this school are ALL about her. You must be deaf or death for not hearing anything. People say she is the daughter of a huge corporation's president, that her father is a close friend of our scary principal. But it seems: the principal was also shocked that she came as her family is living in New York... Ahh, who could imagine it's actually YOU!!!!! Oioi Tezuka, are you listening? You are supposed to listen while you senpai is talking...."


The following day, Tezuka was having lunch with another senpai in the cafeteria. Then she appeared, approaching their table, gave the senpai a sweet smile and...

"Excuse me, would you mind I am sitting here?"

The guy was like being bestowed a sudden present from heaven

"Su..re, sure... but this table... a bit small. How...how about... we... two of us... go over there instead?"

"That's not what I mean. I mean would you mind leaving your seat for me?"

For one second, Tezuka thought he heard it wrongly: what a ridiculous request. But his surprise was only risen to the top when seeing the senpai, even though in great disappointment, still obediently stood up and moved to a table nearby. Tezuka gave the girl in happy smiling face now in front of him a displeased look, then continued his meal, completely ignoring her existence.

Mayumi didn't seem to get discouraged at all by Tezuka's unwelcomed attitude. She continued to smile brightly while began raising all kinds of questions on all kinds of topics "What do you normally have for lunch?" "What kind of book that you like?" "Why do you play tennis?" and even "Do you think I am pretty?". Certainly, Mayumi didn't receive a single response, not even a slight change on Tezuka's face throughout, yet still she kept talking until Tezuka finished his meal and stood up.

"See you" - said Mayumi as he was walking away. Tezuka sighed softly, he had such strong feeling that he might not have a peaceful moment from now on...


Author's note: I know nothing much happened to this point, but I promise later chapters will be more interesting (hopefully ^^;;)