When paths cross
I always wanted to make a ryosaku. Guess my beta reader aqua-san is busy ..so I gave a quick look and have tried to remove errorsas far as possible..
My dear readers ,
If you find any mistake please send me a feedback...no flames pleeaase..
:D So,... here I go...
Disclaimer: Only the story_line is mine.
So we meet again!
It's time for us to catch up with our favorite couple after a time interval of six long years. Sakuno still lives with her grandmother who is more than a treasure for her. She had done everything to make her life comfortable. Under her training she emerged to be the most skilled captain Seigaku girls team ever had. Though years had done good to her physical appearance she is still the clumsy and stuttering Ryuzaki we all know.
It may be said that because of Ryoma she never lost her passion for tennis. She had always loved Ryoma and will continue loving him, in a hope he would love her back. But she dare not show her emotions among others. Whenever Tomo-chan pick up any topic related to him she would hide her instantaneously. Tomo-chan would be the last person she would express her feelings of love for Ryoma. In concern of her best friend she would say that she had grown silent in these years,... at least a least bit.
As for Ryoma, he had become a rare vistor to Japan. He spent most of the seven years in America competing in various tournaments and was almost a living legend. But he was yet to achieve his goal. His parents along with his cousin, Nanako stayed in Japan. Returning to Japan had never cheered him up -especially, his ever teasing senpais and his baka oyaji made his days in Japan HELL!
It was a brand new day and Ryoma as per plan was on his way to board his flight to Japan...
'Brrrr..it's so cold. Well ,of course it will be much warmer in Japan. *sigh* extreme idiotic weather conditions'.
The flight arrived within a matter of minutes. In the flight Ryoma was wondering of the changes that might have taken place in in his hometown, not only in his city but also the people in it. The people who were oh- sooo familiar to him by now. There was no doubt that his parents did not show any drastic changes, they might have become a little bit old, but hopefully be ever the same. He heard that Nanako had graduated and was still staying with his parents. He could never forget his closest pal ,the Himalayan cat, Karupin...she could not follow him to America because he thought that it was already tough to find good food for himself there, let alone feed her...FOOD... reminded him of some girl with twin braids...oh well she could not be easily forgotten ...her bentos tasted so regional and so... good.(mmm...)
His senpais he wished were the same except for some acrobatic torture and porcupine head...he wanted them to be matured by now...however they kinda entertained him...
hmmm...whatever...Then he drifted off to sleep for the rest of his journey.
'Oh no I'm gonna be late to home. And it has to be today that my granny wants me home, early. She should understand, Captain's post and school work are no-t...' in her own world she did not pay attention to the lamp post on the side-walk and dashed into it. "Itaii..." she yelled out loud and fell . Sakuno in her diet conscious never ate properly and is now very weak. Good for her, Nanako was returning home as well on the same path. She identified the unconscious girl as Sakuno, the old coach's grand daughter.
She got her into a taxi cab and told the driver to rush to the Echizen residence.
As soon as they reached, Nanako called out for help and Sakuno was made to rest in Ryoma's room in the absence of an extra room. Rinko attended to her with some traditional remedies. Sakuno was now fast asleep.
Rinko went to call Sumire...
"Hello, the Ryuzaki residence... "came Sumire's voice.
"Hello coach, I don't wanna panic you but ...I have to inform you about this..." Rinko hesitated a bit.
"What is it ...already...?" Sumire asked growing impatient.
"It's only that... today afternoon we saw Sakuno unconscious on the side-walk as she ran into a lamp post ... " before she could complete Sumire's booming voice came from the other side.."WHHAAAT...?"Sumire panicked for her only grandchild.
"We have taken good care of her ..she is asleep now and will be better soon..please don't worry." Sumire cooled down.
"Oh Thank you so much. Since Sakuno is already there, I have a favour to ask. "She took the silence from the other side as a sign to continue.."I will be leaving the city for three days for an official work , so I want you to take care of Sakuno. Is it ok with you all?"
"Sakuno is like a daughter to us we will surely take good care."
"Thanks a lot Rinko. I was worried of what to do."
"You're welcome." and they hung up.
She turned back and was surprised to see that Sakuno was out of the bed. Since it was a new place she found it hard to go to sleep apart from that she felt a lot better now, thanks to Nanako and Rinko.
"Oh dear, you should go back to sleep." Rinko said in a worried tone.
"No , I'm feeling better now I wanna help you prepare dinner and then leave home as a sign of gratitude ...please" she said bowing and blushing a bit. That's our Sakuno always humble and sweet.
"Well ...if you insist.." she exchanged glances with her niece to confirm. "But your granny says that you will be staying here for three more days as she has some important work out of the city."
"Hai,.." Sakuno agreed reluctantly, her granny always puts her into new troubles... 'As long as Ryoma is not here ...it's ok for me' she thought to herself, turning a good shade of pink.
An excellent dinner was prepared with the help of Sakuno.
"Ummm. Saku-chan why don't you go and take a bath. There is an attached bathroom to the room you were sleeping in."
"Hai"
Turning her attention to Nanako ,"Nanako-chan can she borrow a set of your night suit only for tonight? Then we can get her clothes from her home tomorrow. "
"Yes, Aunty"
When they both left,
'Saku-chan will be such a cute bride for Ryoma. He will surely love the Japanese dinner she made... '
She snapped out hearing a knock at the door and ...
"I'm home" Ryoma entered followed by Nanjiro Echizen(He had gone to pick Ryoma from the Airport).
"oh Ryoma I'm so happy to see you. How was everything?"Rinko asked excitedly.
"Happy to see you too mom, things were fine, it was an easy victory "he replied. Cocky just like Nanjiro.
"Dinner is ready."
"Mom, I will have it after I freshen up. I'm going to my room "
"OK. But be quick it will get cold" Ryoma gave a slight nod.
In the room,
Sakuno had a nice warm shower. She had left her clothes outside except the basic needed garments. She peeped out of the bathroom door to see whether it was safe to go out in her white bra and panties covered by a towel of course.
She found it safe and stepped out and ran towards the door planning of standing behind it so that no one could push from the other side(A/N:its a self closing door and has no latch provided)
But unfortunately, because of her clumsiness, she slipped over a mat nearby, and in an attempt to regain her balance she caught hold of the door's knob. Ryoma on the other side of the door twisted the door knob and gave a push. Sakuno lost hold on the knob and ...her towel and began to fall backwards. Ryoma on his reflexes tried to prevent her from falling by safely wrapping his arm around her waist , but lost his balance and landed on top of her.
Cliffy!:D
Phew! done with the first chappy. Next one will be more romantic. Review please:D:).