Well, this is my first fanfic and it turns out to be oneshot. Slightly predictable for me. Gomen'nasi if it's too cheesy! .

Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis, but like the rest of you, I'm sure, I aimlessly wish I did.

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At first when we met, nothing at that time drew me to you in particular other than your tennis skills and your nice features

It wasn't until later when I noticed hints of the real you

The you underneath your emotionless face, the person beyond what the world thought of you

Things that others might not have bothered to notice

Things such as the fact that you would stand up for others

The way you would enjoy yourself with a can of Ponta and a small nap

The way would enjoy little moments of quiet

The you that made me wonder and think so much more

The feelings I got when I thought of you

I wondered how I might understand you a little more, even if just a little bit more

And see behind your hazel eyes

And then I thought of tennis, the sport you loved so much

I wanted to try simply so I could see from your perspective

After that, I could see you, and understand you a bit more

Because you give me confidence

Because you make me want to improve myself

And because of the things I see in you

My feelings become stronger and stronger

Someday…

Perhaps someday…

I'll find the courage in my heart to tell you

The feelings I get

While thinking of you

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Is it awful? Please review! I just wanted to try writing for once. .

dodges rotten tomatoes

Sumimasen!