AN: So, I was watching PoT and I just thought 'whoa, Fuji's so beautiful!' and decided to do this piece with him as one of the protagonists. Also, Sakuno happens to be my favorite female character in PoT, and I like this pairing! ^_^
Happy Reading to you! =)
Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own Tennisu no Ouji-sama. :3
Schadenfreude, or is it?
Teal orbs scanned the mob of freshman as they roamed over hundreds of faces, yearning for recognition. It was the start of a new year and Fuji Syusuke, in his third year at Tokyo University silently searched through the chattering of crowds for at least one of his Kohais from high school. He wouldn't admit it to himself, but he had indeed, truly grown attached to his friends from school. He did, of course, have Tezuka, Atobe, Oshitari Yuushi, Oshitari Kenya, Shiraishi, Yukimura and a few others from the junior high tennis circuit with him, at University, however, his mind failed to attain entirety and he knew not why.
She alighted from the train as she headed towards Tokyo University. The eighteen year old lady walked with such grace and class that one would assume it to be a terrible joke as to the matter concerning her being the biggest klutz in the Tokyo Metropolis. Her long, shimmering auburn hair fell over her back in a water fall as wisps of chocolate locks gently swayed with the wind. Indeed, it was exceptionally chilly this year. She hugged her cream coloured coat closer to her petite figure, as she strode towards to the humungous gates that enclosed her dream university.
Her ears caught loud chattering and sweet laughter upon entering the college premises as she willed her Agate eyes to look for faces she might recognize. A light tapping on her shoulder caught her attention as she faced a lean girl with beautifully straight, ink blue hair with eyes to match. She really was very pretty, what with her slightly dusky complexion and all. She smiled brightly at the auburn haired girl, "Ohayo! Oshitari Sayuri desu. By the looks of it, you're a freshman too?" Sakuno smiled sweetly, delighted at already having found a new friend, "Hai! Ryuzaki Sakuno desu, yoroshiku onegaishimasu." Oshitari assessed Sakuno for a short while before leading her to the main hall. Every freshman was busy taking off sweaters and coats, to reveal navy blue pants and skirts, and cream coloured dress shirts for both genders. Each student had a neatly startched navy blue tie sitting snuggly around his or her collar, every excited heart ready to explore the world of college. "Sakuno-san, what pretty hair you have!" said Sayuri as she gently took a small strand of rich brown hair between her fingers. Sakuno blushed a light pink before laughing, "Oh I could say the same to you, Sayuri-san, how beautifully straight your hair is!" Both girls smiled happily as the Headmaster's speech began.
Amongst all the hustle and bustle in the first year common room, the two girls found their way to the luggage and headed to the administrative block, to enrol themselves into a two-bed dorm room. Both Sakuno and Sayuri were quite pleased that they had settled in. "Ne Sakuno-san, let's go exploring, the first day's off anyway" Sakuno nodded, "Sayuri-san, I think just Sakuno is fine, ne?" the ink haired lass laughed lightly, telling her that the same applied to the Auburn haired beauty as well.
And so they went, exploring the many blocks of the University. After a good two hours of gallivanting around the five concrete buildings, the girls had discovered that the college had a generous number of clubs to its credit and that every student was free to indulge in whatever extra-curricular activity they wished. Also, the University was known for its exceptional sports facility and the above average standards of its members, one of which made up the Tennis Club. Go figure. The girls had also walked around the huge park that lay at the centre of the institution. Gushing about how beautiful everything was, they had unknowingly walked into the senior common room.
Sakuno suddenly froze as her eyes fell upon seniors, who emitted a frighteningly different aura. Sayuri on the other hand, grabbed her hand and lead her to a group of young men. In her daze, Sakuno hadn't recognized them at all, until the handsome face of Yukimura Seiichi popped in front of her. For a minute there, her clumsiness returned as she tripped over her own feet and fell towards him, only to be steadied by his strong arms. Blushing briefly, "Yukimura-san! I didn't know you went here" she said, her doe-like eyes widening further as she scanned her surroundings, only to find Atobe perched on one of the couches, Sanada standing and steadily watching her, Shiraishi playing with Gabriel the II and—"Ryuzaki-san, it's nice to see you settled down", greeted the ever stoic Tezuka Kunimitsu. Sayuri blinked a few times, "Eh? Tezuka-san and Sakuno know each other?" Oshitari Yuushi chuckled lightly, stating, "she is the granddaughter of Seigaku's Tennis coach, after all, na, Sakuno-san?" Sakuno smiled and nodded in affirmation. "So…all of you know her? No introduction required then", Sayuri ended cheerfully. She looked to her left to find her coffee haired brother slurping down Ramen with tremendous speed, sputtering incoherent words that sounded like 'wo sveed, wo vife!' (No speed, no life!). She giggled as she snatched away his bowl, "Nii-san! That's enough food for the night!" admonished Sayuri, putting on a stern expression. "Eto…so Kenya-san and Yuushi-san are Sayuri's brothers? What a small world!" exclaimed Sakuno.
She smiled brightly at her senpais when her lips parted slightly as she gasped at the sight before her. Approaching the group was a young man wearying grey pants, a white shirt and a black blazer. His brown hair fell over his eyes and neck, his pale skin looked smooth and silky. But that wasn't what caught her eye, those blue eyes, the blue eyes that no longer held any innocence stared down at her, piercing her soul. "Saa… Seiichi, why are you holding Sakuno-san?" asked a blank Fuji. Yukimura simply laughed lightly and said, "haha, she tripped. I have no intentions of making a move on her Syusuke, peace out." Sakuno blushed considerably as Sayuri giggled slightly and regarded Yukimura, "but I must say, you two would make quite the couple!" At this, Fuji's eyes flashed as he icily stared at Sakuno, "Saa, I agree. Don't you, Sa-ku-no-san?" he recited blandly while he steadily brushed past her, without another word. Tezuka stared after him worriedly as Gabriel started scuttling around in fear.
Everybody knew that Fuji had grown cold since he had graduated high school. He had become more sadistic and never smiled truly anymore. He had also grown dangerously good-looking and now used it to his advantage. This was, however, the coldest they had seen him. One would expect Fuji to greet Sakuno with warmth, but she herself stood frozen as chills ran up and down her spine and cold sweat trickled down her temples. She could hardly believe how much the Fuji Syusuke she thought she knew had changed. While Sakuno still emitted warmth, Fuji's attitude could be compared to the temperature in the Antarctic. His eyes looked duller than ever. There was glint of sadism, however, that had seemingly grown in the past two years. Fuji Syusuke wasn't her Fuji Syusuke senpai anymore, and she knew full well that she, her-self was to blame.
I hope you enjoyed! ^_^
The idea of a dark, brooding Fuji greatly appeals to me, kya! ^_^
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