DISCLAIMER: I don't own prince of tennis.

It's been almost 7 years since the last time she saw her greatest love. Echizen Ryoma. When she sent him off the airport with the rest of the Seigaku's regulars and Tomoka-chan. When she gave him the tennis ball with a chibi drawing in it. When he last smirked at her and said 'mada mada dane' to her. She was very sad and very much wanted to stop him so that he won't go. But who was she to stop him from pursuing his dreams. So she decided to support him in every way she can. She always watch his matches in the television whenever it was aired. She would always pray for his victory. He supported Ryoma in her very own way. Sakuno couldn't believe it herself that she couldn't get over her childhood crush. When she knew that there was nothing between them but friendship.

Ryuzaki Sakuno is definitely more beautifully now. She randomly styles her hair with braids. Instead, She just lets her long reddish brown wavy hair hang loosely behind her back. Her body matured and now showed what puberty gave her. She was still Kind, Innocent and lovely as ever. She quitted tennis after Ryoma left for America. She likes Tennis very much but she knew that she totally suck at it. She then decided to take up her old hobbies way back before Echizen Ryoma entered her life. Painting was her first love. She used to paint before when she was a kid and was very talented at it. She now indulges herself in painting. She was very happy to know what she wanted to do in her life. So she took the course Fine Arts and is currently attending Tokyo University.

One day her childhood best friend Tomoka Osakada invited her to have brunch with her. She was an avid fan of Ryoma Echizen. So she started complimenting Ryoma.

"Ryoma-sama is really cool, ne Sakuno?" said the loud girl.

"Yes he is. I'm really happy for his success in his career" replied the shy girl.

"Ne Sakuno, Do you still love him?" asked the Tomo seriously.

"Of course, I will always support him. But I don't have feelings for him anymore. Tomo-chan" said the shy girl while playing with the hem of her dress.

"Ok then" Tomoka replied half-heartedly.

Sakuno decided to change the topic by asking her " Ne Tomo-chan. Is fashion designing really fun?"Tomoka was also attending Tokyo University but her course was Fashion designing.

Tomoka became cheerful and loud again and answer her question "Of course! It's a lot of fun. especially, When I'm making a dress for you." said her loud friend while handing her a paper bag.

Sakuno shyly took the bag and looked at tomoka "Come on, Open it. It's for you!". Sakuno opened the bag and saw a beautiful white ruffled dress. "Thank you Tomo-chan. I'm also going to get you something next time" said the shy girl while touching her friends hand.

"Nah, It's nothing. You know how much I enjoy dressing you." Tomoka said while grinning at Sakuno.

...

Sakuno saw her Obaa-chan going out of the house when she remembered that her obaa-chan is sick, so she decided to stop her from living.

"Obaa-chan! Where are you going? You're sick!". Sakuno said while running towards her grandmother.

"Aah. Sakuno. This is important. I need to give this to Kiwamotto-sensei. He will be needing *cough cough* this". Said her grandmother while coughing.

"Obaa-chan you're sick. Just give me the address and I will be the one to give it to him. You need some rest." Sakuno said with a worried look on her pretty face.

"Umm.. Are you sure? You might get lost." said her obaa-chan.

"Mou.. Obaa chan I'm already 19" said Sakuno while slightly pouting.

"Whatever you say Sakuno.. Whatever you say" said her grandmother while moving to the couch to give her the address.. " Well, It's quite far from here" commented her obaa-chan.

As soon as her Obaa-chan gave her the address she quickly took the liberty to dress herself with a simple yellow dress. And quickly dash from her house before saying " Obaa-chan I'll be going now! Don't forget to take your medicine!".

...

Sakuno was walking on some pavement and is completely lost. 'Mou.. I'm lost again! Maybe I should ask for directions'. She again looked at the map her Obaa-chan made.

Yukimura Seichii was on his way to Kanagawa University to get some documents he will need to submit to Tokyo University, where he is currently studying. Even though his family lives in Kanagawa, his parents decided to send him to Tokyo University. The lady in front of him seemed lost in her thoughts when the girl bumped to him. The lady dropped her bag and her things scattered on the floor. The lady quickly picked her things when he started helping the girl. The lady finally stood up, and all of a sudden he was dumbfounded by the beautiful lady in front of him. The girl had a beautiful wide hazel eyes and her cute lips were slightly pouted and her long auburn hair slightly covering half of her face when she gently tugged some stray hair to her ears.

"A-ano gomenazai. I wasn't looking where I'm going". A blushing Sakuno said while bowing to the handsome lad in front of him.

"Iie. daijoubu deska? Are you hurt?" he softly asked to the shy girl in front of him.

The girl quickly shook her head indicating that she was perfectly fine.

"Iie. Daijoubu.. Arigatou gozaimas".

She smiled sweetly at him and bowed slightly and started to walk away. Yukimura's heartbeat went faster when he saw the girl smiling sweetly at him but he was very disappointed to see her walking away. It was really rare for him to be attracted to a girl.

As he was looking at the walking lady he saw her turning around and coming back to him with a flushed face. He was pleased to see her blushing, he found it so cute. 'Ara, She's coming back'.

"A-ano sumimasen but Do you know where this University is?". Sakuno said while showing the piece of paper her grandmother gave her. Now Yukimura finally understand that she's lost.

"Aah... I'm also headed that way. If you want I can show you the way". Yukimura said hoping she will agree with him.

The girl nodded slightly and smiled at him which Yukimura returned with a soft smile 'Saa. I'm so lucky today.'

Sakuno was surely smitten by the good looks of the stranger she's walking with. she couldn't stop noticing that his very tall and how his purple hair suited him perfectly and how his smile was very charming indeed and that he is a complete gentleman to lead her the way.

" You look very familiar". Sakuno accidentally said her thought aloud.

"hhmmm..And I'm also sure that I saw you already before". Yukimura said while rubbing his chin with his thumb.

"Ara. We're already here" Yukimura said with wonder. It felt like seconds ago when they started walking. 'Well I guess time moves faster when you're enjoying' he thought.

"A-ano are you coming inside?" She said hoping that he would still accompany her because she was so sure that she will get lost again.

"Yes I am. I need to get some document from the reception. How about you?" asked Yukimura.

"I need to give this t-to Kiwamotto Se-sensei" said Sakuno as she pointed the envelope she was holding.

"Ahh I see. Would you like me to accompany you?"

"Y-yes p-please" said Sakuno while blushing and stuttering. In exchange, Yukimura was once again smiling at her.

After giving the documents to Kiwamoto sensei. Sakuno looked at Yukimura who was behind the door waiting for her patiently. She was grateful to him for helping her several times. So she decided to take him out for coffee. She then slowly approached Yukimura.

"A-ano thank you for helping me. I'm truly grateful. So If you're not busy would you like to have coffee with me?" the blushing girl shyly asked while looking at her shoes.

Yukimura on the other hand, was enjoying the sight he was seeing. 'She really is adorable' he thought as he smiled at the girl and took her offer. "Of course. It would be my pleasure".

...

While enjoying the warmth of their coffee. Both was silent as they were now sitting on some swing on a park. Suddenly Sakuno noticed that the sun was already setting and she quickly took out her phone and saw that it was already 5:30. she almost shouted when she said "It's already late! I have to go home".

Yukimura was just looking at her when he saw her panicking. "Would you like me to take you home?" he gently asked the brunette sitting beside him.

"Ano.. I live in Tokyo.. So it's pretty far.. So I better go ahead now.. Thank you so much!" she said uneasily and gave him a quick bow and started running. Yukimura was looking at her with understanding eyes.. Then Sakuno turned back and ask while panting.. " A-aanoo What i-iis your Name?" she asked.

Then Yukimura suddenly realized that he didn't even know the name of the beautiful girl.

"Yukimura Seichi" he shouted back for the girl was already far so he just decided to say it aloud. The girl in return, smiled so sweetly at him and said "Yukimura-kun! I'm Sakuno! Ryuzaki Sakuno desu!" she shouted while waving her last wave then started running again. Leaving a smiling handsome boy.."Sakuno.." he muttered to himself.

Author's note: Hello there mina-san! This is my first fic ever. So please if there's something wrong with it, please say so! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! Please go easy on me. :3 FIGHTING!