Reaching You

Chapter 1- Prologue

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN PRINCE OF TENNIS.

AN: Hey, IceCrystal here. My first long new story after hiatus. Kenya X Oc. Enjoy

Kenya Oshitari was sick of it. Sick of what you may ask. Simple answer, chasing fan girls. It was true he was the speed star but he has his limits, especially when it comes to stamina. Surprisingly for girls who spent their time gossiping and putting on make-up they almost had as much stamina as Jackal of Rikkaidai. To lose them he would either have to climb up the nearest tree or slip into the nearest store.

At Yuushi's house

'Yuushi.' Kenya whined 'I'm tired of getting chased by fan girls, help me.'

Yuushi sighed and pushed his glasses up 'Considering this must be the 60th time you're whining to me, this time I actually do have a solution.' He quickly whispered something to Kenya.

THE NEXT DAY AT SHITENHOUJI

A poster was stuck on the bulletin board. It said:

All those who wish to date Oshitari Kenya can do so if they beat him in a race. If you try to chase or disturb him in any other manner- consequences await.

The great 'consequences' mentioned in the poster was arranged by Shiraishi when he 'helpfully' pointed out to the teachers that without the nuisance of fan girls that Kenya could do much better in his academics as well as in his tennis.

In Class 3-2

Shika sighed laying her head on the table. She had stayed up last night completing a math project that was to be submitted today. She actually had a couple of weeks to do it but had completely slipped her mind until the teacher had reminded them yesterday. She glanced at her watch, there were still 20 minutes left to homeroom, twenty minutes of well deserved sleep. Before she could nod off, her best friend Sayuri ran up to her and shook her shoulders….HARD! Sayuri's bright red and vermillion hair was messier than usual, a sure sign that she had been running.

'What?' Shika said sleepily not bothering to even act excited, her best friend could go hyper for the smallest of things.

'You can date Kenya if you beat him in a race.' She said grinning from ear to ear.

'So.' Shika asked nonchalantly running a hand through her short black hair keeping an unfazed exterior while inside her heart skipped a beat at the very mention of Kenya.

Sayuri exploded 'What do you mean so?' she lowered her voice to a whisper 'You liked him in first year.'

'Exactly.' Said Shika crossing her arms 'Liked, as in past tense.'

Sayuri huffed 'Old feelings die hard.'

Shika rolled her eyes 'That's old habits.'

'Whatever.' Sayuri said 'But anyway as your best friend I conclude you still have feeling for him, even if you don't you can still, if you win you can say you beat the speedstar of Naniwa, if you don't you shouldn't mind after all it's not like you want to date him anyway.' She said smirking.

Shika was about to refuse when she stopped 'A challenge would be enjoyable.' She thought 'But if I agree Sayuri will drag me into her matchmaking plans, well I don't really mind but it's like letting her win.' Shika's eyes suddenly lighted up 'Fine.' She said but before Sayuri could say anything she butted in 'On one condition, you have to promise to do it no matter what.' Sayuri was so excitd she didn't even think about what she was getting herself into 'Sure.' She said. Shika gave an evil grin, Sayuri gulped. "If I have to confess to Oshitari, you have to confess to Ishida."

Sayuri turned as red as her hair "I don't like him, what are you saying?"

If I recall correctly you had a major crush on him in first year." Shika said.

'Exactly.' Said Sayuri crossing her arms 'Had as in past tense

Shika smirked 'Old feelings die hard.'

Sayuri grumbled something about copyright but then nodded "Fine if you officially properly get together with Oshitari, I'll confess to Gin."

"Fine." Shika said. The first bell rang signifying the beginning of 1st period. Though she was normally an attentive (albeit forgetful) student today passed by in a hazy blur till last period.

Shika gulped "Time to face the music."

AN: Hope you enjoyed, next chapter will be up soon. Leave your thoughts in a review.

IceCrystal