Message to readers
Hey there! I'm trying my hand at fanfic writing again! Let's hope I don't over plan the damn thing, and end up too tired to bother continuing… (cross my fingers.)
This is the story of Sakuno, a shy, timid, clumsy girl…or not.
Note: the regulars are still together, in the same tennis team, as they had all entered the same high school. So now it's like the good old days, as Ryoma joins the team once again. So, this is the first year Ryoma entered high school.
"Sayonara Sakuno chan!" Tomoko waved, as she took the turn at the intersection.
"H-hai…sayonara." Sakuno echoed.
Sakuno stood at the intersection, as she watches the figure of her best friend disappear behind the bend.
'Looks like she's gone…' Sakuno thought to herself, as she retraced her steps back to the train station, and boarded the east bound train.
She got out after a few stops and made a beeline for the washroom.
"Damn! I'm going to be late, and Tai is going to have my head." Sakuno muttered, as she dug around in her bag for her makeup kit and a comb.
Where there once was a preppy looking girl in pigtails, there now stood a beauty with wavy tousled chestnut hair in a black mini skirt and black leather top.
'Hmm…now where in blazes is my color spray…'
Digging deeper into her bag, Sakuno emerged holding a can of blonde colored hair spray.
Giving the can a good shake, Sakuno expertly twisted her hair, and sprayed; releasing her hair once again; blonde streaks could be seen weaving through her hair. Satisfied with her handiwork, Sakuno bolted from the toilet, making straight towards RADZ- the hottest club in town.
"Sakryu! Where the hell have you been?! You are late! And the party goers are getting impatient! Kate's been out there stalling for you for the past 15 minutes or so!" Tai screamed.
"It's a pleasure to see you too." Was Sakuno's sarcastic reply.
Sakuno went by the name Sakryu whenever she is at RADZ. As Sakryu, she gets the chance to express the other side of her…the side no one knows about, her secret…one that she have kept and will keep keeping…
"Well, hurry up! The crowds can only wait so long!" Tai hurried.
"I'm going already; you don't need to get your pants in a knot." Sakuno said with a wink, as she took the stage.
The crowd cheered.
Sakuno smiled, "How are you all doing tonight!"
Cheers rose from the crowd, and a few enthusiastic "I love you Sakryu" were heard.
Sakuno smiled, and launched into the crowd's favorite number.
(When it all falls apart-The Veronicas)
I'm having the day from hell, Cause baby Don't know where I parked my car Cause baby Can it be easier? Everything is fed up straight from the heart Falls apart
It was all going so well (before you came)
And you told me you needed space,
With a kiss on the side my face (not again)
And not to mention (the tears I shed)
But I should have kicked your (ass instead)
I need intervention
Attention to stop temptation to scream
Everything is fed up straight from the heart
Tell me what do you do, when it all falls apart
Gotta pick myself up where do I start
Cuz I can't turn to you when it all falls apart
No
Don't know who my real friends are (anymore)
I put my faith in you
What a stupid thing to do (when it rains it pours)
And not to mention (I drank too much)
I'm feeling hung over (and out of touch)
I need intervention
Attention to stop temptation to scream
Everything is fed up straight from the heart
Tell me what do you do, when it all falls apart
Gotta pick myself up where do I start
Cuz I can't turn to you when it all falls apart
No
Can I just change my life?
Cause it just seems to go bad everytime
Will I be mending?
another one ending once again
Tell me what do you do, when it all falls apart
Gotta pick myself up (out) where do I start
Cuz I can't turn to you when it all falls apart
No x2
Gotta pick myself out cause things are mended
Sakuno sang song after song, dancing to the fast paced song.
"Great job Sakryu, the crowd loved you as always." Kate beamed, as Sakuno made her way backstage.
"Mada mada…and thank you for covering me when I'm late." Sakuno replied.
"Sakryu! Get your ass here this instant! We need to have a talk about your tardiness!" Tai bellowed.
"Coming Darling!" Sakuno mocked. Rolling her eyes heaven ward, Sakuno gave Kate a helpless shrug and hurried off.
Sakuno strut into Tai's office, and plonk herself down on the cushy chair across from her boss.
"Sakryu! How many times do I have to tell you to be on time! You are lucky that nothing happened this time, there are paying customers here, and you can't keep them waiting forever for you to show up…"
Sakuno had long tuned him out. She was bored, yeah, and that's an understatement. She had sat through this particular lecture of Tai's countless time already, why you shouldn't be late, the possible consequences of her actions, the threat to fire her…Sakuno yawned.
"Are you listening to me Sakryu!" Tai cried, clearly frustrated.
"Hmm…?" Sakuno said, not even bothering to cover up her lack of attention.
"SAKRYU!"
"Yea, yea…I get it ok…"
"You obviously don't! You are still late!"
"Hmph! I can't help it! Unforeseen circumstances ok."
"You sure have lots of unforeseen circumstances!"
"Yes! And I have better things to do than sit through your nagging." Sakuno made to stand up.
"Stop right there! It's bad enough that you came in late, now you're being rude!"
"Do I look like I give a DAMN!?"
"You ought to!"
"Well then…too bad…course I don't." Sakuno said dryly.
"…" Tai seethed.
"See you later Tai." Sakuno said cheerfully, as she ducked out of the room.
"Damn that girl! And damn her ability to sing and dance so well!" Tai muttered.
"Whew! Finally! Now time for some partying before I have to make my way back." Sakuno said aloud, as she exited the backroom and entered the dance floor.
The beat of the music, and the hundreds of moving bodies on the dance floor enveloped Sakuno as she danced away, she danced from one guy to the next, thoroughly enjoying her time as Sakryu.
Taking a glance at the clock, Sakuno was surprised at the time, 'Pity. Party time is over, time to go back to being Sakuno…'
Sakuno changed back into her school uniform at the train station toilet, taking care to remove the blonde streaks in her hair, and also the make up.
"Sakuno! You are back!" Ryusaki Sumiere cried, as she enveloped her grand daughter in a big hug.
"H-hai grandma…I'm sorry I worried you. I got lost again…" Sakuno lied.
"What am I ever going to do with you Sakuno, you are already 17, but you still get lost..." Sumiere Ryuzaki said, shaking her head in wonderment of Sakuno's ability to get lost.
"Gomen…I'm so sorry grandma." Sakuno said, truly meaning every word she said.
Sakuno's ability to get lost was renowned, she could get lost in her own neighborhood for hours, or so everyone thought. But all that was already in the past, the Sakuno now is anything but that. However, she never let on that fact to the world, her so called ability to get lost had saved her numerous times from having to explain the reason she is late home and stuff, and as far as she's concerned what you don't know won't hurt you.
That night Sakuno retired to bed early, too tired from all that dancing…
Beep.
Beep.
Beep.
"Stupid alarm clock"
A hand reached out from beneath the covers, sweeping blindly at the bed side table, in search of the dratted invention a.k.a the alarm clock.
Sakuno smiled sleepily when her hand closed on the said alarm, and with a snap, cut the incessant noise off.
"Ryusaki Sakuno! You are going to be late if you don't get out of bed this instance!" Sumiere Ryusaki chided, simultaneously tugging the sheets off.
"Mmhmmm…"Sakuno muttered incoherently.
"I really don't know what's up with you Sakuno, some mornings you are up earlier than me, and other times like today, you just can't seem to get yourself out of bed…" Sumiere sighed, shaking her head.
"You better get yourself cleaned up now; I'll be downstairs preparing breakfast." Sumiere said, as she left the room.
"Hai…" Sakuno replied, as she dragged herself out of bed.
After cleaning up in the bathroom, Sakuno did her hair in her usual pigtails, she had always worn pigtails to school, for as long as she could remember, and although many girls had changed their hairstyles by now, she still kept hers; for more reason than one.
"Ohayo Sakuno!" Her best friend cried, running up to meet her.
"Ohayo Tomo chan." Sakuno replied, smiling at the ever loud and hyper girl.
"Hurry Sakuno! The Tennis team's morning practice is starting soon!" Tomoko cried, grabbing a hold of Sakuno's hand and dragging her towards the tennis courts.
"Aaahhh!!! Ryoma-sama! Go Royma-sama! Go! Go! Go!" Tomoko cheered, jumping around and waving her poms-poms in the air.
Sakuno sweat dropped.
"Yay! Royma-sama won! Yay!" Tomoko cried, shaking poor Sakuno excitedly.
"T-Tomo chan, it's just a practice match…" Sakuno said.
"What!?" Tomoko cried, glaring at Sakuno, "As president of Ryoma-sama's fan club, it is my duty to cheer Ryoma-sama on at ALL matches! And you as a member of Ryoma-sama's fan club should be cheering too!"
'Yea…except that would make us look like a bunch of freaks, and I personally am not keen on that image…' Sakuno thought, but out loud she merely uttered a meek ok, and continued her silence, cheering for Ryoma in her heart instead. After all it has always been like this…
"Nya! Ochibi! You beat Momo, I better watch out for you!" Eiji cried, thumping Ryoma on the back, causing him to double over.
"Mada mada dane…"
"Nya! Ochibi always say that!"
"Who knows, maybe he has a limited vocabulary!" Momoshiro teased.
Ryoma ignored his sempais, as he made his way to the vending machine for a can of his favorite Grape Ponta.
"Ochibi is no fun!" Eiji pouted.
"Ohayo Ryoma-sama!" Tomoko chorused, once she is in front of Ryoma.
"O-ohayo, Ryoma kun…" Sakuno voiced.
Ryoma answered with a mere tip of his cap, and continued sipping his Ponta, while Tomoko went on and on about some thing or other. Sakuno on the hand kept quiet, sneaking glances at Ryoma from time to time.
'Ryoma is cute. But, he'll never like me; that much is apparent, as he only seems to like tennis and nothing more. Oh well, my crush for him seemed to have lessened some what over time too. It's true that I still feel attracted to him, but the attraction is pretty much manageable, I feel like I can actually be in his presence without being overly nervous and fainting. That I believe is a good thing in a way…Not that I'll be telling Tomo chan anytime soon, she'll probably have my hide, and brand me a traitor or something…but the fact remains that Ryoma is eye candy.' Sakuno thought, grinning.
"What's so funny Ryusaki chan?" Fuji asked, as he made his way out of the court.
"A-ah…nothing Fuji sempai…"Sakuno piped up hurriedly.
"Saa…"
Sakuno put on her most innocent smile.
"Are you free tomorrow?" Fuji asked.
At his question the occupants nearby; namely Ryoma and Tomoko perked up.
"M-me?" Sakuno asked.
"Hai." Fuji replied.
"Yes…erm…why you ask Fuji sempai?"
"I want you to go with me on a date." Fuji said smiling.
"EH!?" Sakuno cried eyes wide.
Tomoko gasped.
Ryoma frowned.
"I-I…" Sakuno stuttered.
"I'll pick you up at 2 o'clock then." Fuji said; the same smile on his face, and left.
"That's GREAT Sakuno chan! I can't believe you have a date with Fuji sempai; the prodigy! Man, all the girls are going to be so jealous of you!" Tomoko cried, as she proceeded to spread the news of Sakuno's upcoming date with Fuji.
Meanwhile, Sakuno is still stunned, and then something struck her.
"Fuji sempai didn't even wait to hear my reply, and had already set the time for the date." Sakuno said aloud.
"Fuji sempai can be pretty pushy at times…and you are too timid." Ryoma said, and walked away.
That night…
'A date? Why in blazes would Fuji sempai want to date me all of a sudden? Not that I abhor the idea, I guess it's just shocking…and so sudden too. Oh well…it's lucky that I don't have to work at RADZ on weekends, hmmm…actually Fuji sempai is pretty cute too!' Sakuno thought, and giggled.