Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis!
New story!!! YEAH!!! This one is the totally different story from 'Of Blacks and Blues', and the main prince(s) are not the same!
I'm still keeping Kasumi's characterization, though I change bits and pieces of stuff around… You'll see what I've changed as you read the story!
Since I like the name 'Kasumi' so much I'm keeping it! Her looks and such are kinda the same, however, I adjust some stuff around to suit this story. I've changed her surname and identity in a way, I guess.
Please noted that I won't be updating this until I'm done with 'Of Blacks and Blues'! I upload this first to see your opinion about it!
Well, shall we proceed? XD
Chapter 1: Rikkai's 'Trickster'
Monday 3PM, Rikkai Daigaku Fuzoku High School section…
This is hell. Absolutely Hell…
Where am I and where is Keigo!?
I look around, trying to figure out where on earth I am in Rikkai's ground. But all I can see is swarm of students clad in Rikkai's uniform and they all look the same, mind you!
WAH!!! Life sucks! This can't be happening to me!!! I'm just a regular High School student!!!
Oh, before I continue with my woe… Hi, my name's Kutsuryu Kasumi! I'm a third year at Hyoutei Gakuen High School and also an unfortunate girl who's got roped into being Hyoutei's High School's male's tennis club's manager… I'm in Hyoutei solely because my uncle asks my Father to let me come here and continue my High School in Tokyo after my Middle Schooling in Osaka.
It's not a dream comes true like many girls dreamt about, all right? Especially not when I'm roped into being a manager because my cousin is the Hyoutei's captain!
…Yeah, I know what you're thinking… But it's true, His Highness,Atobe Keigo, is my first-degree cousin! And currently I've got separated from him somehow by his horde of fan girls in Rikkai Dai.
And to think that I'd thought Rikkai Dai girls are only crazy about their tennis team… Apparently I'm VERY wrong! Fan girls can be anywhere and any time!!!
Some times I ask myself… No, scratch that, I think every night I ask myself why Kami made me born to be Keigo's cousin. Hell, I know guys all have ego of different level. However, Keigo is like other guys (at least he thinks he's not), but I assure you, my cousin's ego can rival the size of Andromeda Universe! It's even bigger than Milky Way!
…And him always saying 'ore-sama no bigi ni yoi na' or flipping his hair doesn't help but make me doubt his sanity further… Actually, I shouldn't even doubt it. I'm sure he's insane in some way, just that he's not going to admit it out loud!
I'm sure he's insane! Look at his tennis Regulars and you'll know why! Well, we have Yuushi and his 'I'm-sexy-and-I-know-it' smirks or his poker face all the time, Kabaji the 'Usu' man, Gakuto AKA Gakkun who won't stop bouncing around, Ryoh the drama queen, Wakashi the mushroom hair, Choutarou the boy next door, and Jiroh who's always asleep somehow…
Ahem, enough said about my cousin or his team for now, I believe… Now, where is he!?
I'm going to shoot him! He ditched me and went with the fan girls to 'awe everyone by his presence'! I'll bet on that!
CHA! You're so dead when I find you, Atobe Keigo!!!
ARGH! I need help! But who the hell am I going to ask!? I don't know any body here in Rikkai!!!
Actually, I do have friends here, but I doubt I can find them that easily out of what seems like hundreds of students in Rikkai! Besides, we've kinda lost touch after they moved here so I don't know whether they're the same or not!
…But for now… Where is Keigo!?
I look around helplessly at the group of students passing me by. Some of them point and whisper to each other about me because of my Hyoutei's uniform, and some of the boys' are looking at me! ARGH! I better get away from here!!!
Trust me, it's not that I'm scared of being center of attention, especially with boys and girls. Boys because they think I'm pretty, and girls because they want to get close to Keigo and Hyoutei's Regulars. But I'd rather not attract the unwanted attentions for now…
I still can remember Gakkun and Ryoh chasing and yelling at a boy who tried to ask me out during my first year in Hyoutei, mind you!
To top it off, Keigo did absolutely nothing but watched them terrorizing the poor lad out of his mind. I think he asked for a transfer the following day and moved to Okinawa…
Damn those guys and their over-protectiveness! I don't want to die a virgin! I want a happy family with kids and good, handsome hubby!!!
…Okay, enough with my rants for now. GET OUT OF HERE, KUTSURYU! THIS IS THE DANGER ZONE!
I ignore the stares and whispers and sprint out from there. Good thing that my Father always makes me run a lot around our house in Osaka for my training so I can safely say I owe Father one for teaching me how to run fast and good away from people I want to avoid!
…Keigo occasionally being one of them, that is. As much as I love my cousin, there are times I can't stand his 'ore-sama' attitudes! I'm only a normal girl!
"I think I can stop here…" I sigh and skip to a halt at a secluded area behind a huge building. "Bloody hell, I think I might as well call Keigo…" I rummage around my bag and fish out a phone.
I press a few buttons to search for Keigo's numbers. I'm about to press 'dial' when my eyes catch a sight of a boy and a girl talking.
…Not exactly talking… The boy, yes, as for the girl, no, she's shouting at him.
Normally, I won't be interested in snooping around other people's business. That's Gakkun's job. Ha-ha, I'm kidding Gakkun! But really, I'm not a big fan of butting into people's businesses.
Okay, the reason why I decide to take a closer look is because the boy's silver-blue hair. I don't know why, but it draws my attention.
"Niou, how can you do this to me!?" The girl shouts tearfully. Oops, bad move, girl. Your mascara and eyeliner don't appear to be waterproof… They're melting by your tears and that's a big no-no when it comes to playing a scene like this! "I'm going out with you and you are dating girls behind my back!?" She screams in fury.
…Ooh, I'm sure Yuushi would love this scene before me! He's a romance sap after all!
"Fujiwara, I've told you since the beginning when you asked me out that I'm not interested. But you kept pursuing me and I agreed to a date, that doesn't mean that we're together." The guy drawls sexily.
HOLY CRAP! SEXY!? WAIT A MINUTE!!!
I feel my pulse races as I notice the guy's face for the first time. Spiky silver-blue hair long enough for him to pull it back into a small ponytail, tall, broad shoulders, not too brawny or too skinny and to top it up he is handsome as hell and silver-blue eyes now sporting a bored look can sure earn himself a hell load of fan girls! And his Rikkai's tennis uniform is a plus to that!
Damn, he's as attractive as Yuushi and Keigo and even Ryoh! Okay, maybe a little more than Ryoh! But oh hell, who cares!? He's HOT!
…Kutsuryu, WAKE UP!!!
SLAP!!!
I gape as Fujiwara loudly smacks Niou's face and runs away in tears. I'm pretty sure Niou could have avoid her slap if he wants to, but he just can't be bother or something by his look.
…Okay, show's over, now… Time to find that idiot Keigo!
I'm sneaking away from the scene when my phone rings…
"Hizama zuke
Agamero
Tatematsure
Kyousha wa jyakusha wo shihai dekirunoda!
Hamukauna
Hirefuse
Obietero
Shousha wa haisha wo i no mama ni dekiru!"
DAMN ATOBE KEIGO! HE MESSED WITH MY PHONE AGAIN! I TOLD HIM I HATE HAVING THIS SONG AS MY RINGTONE! IT'S BAD ENOUGH TO HEAR THEIR FAN GIRLS SINGING THIS SONG EVERY BLOODY TIME THEY START PRACTICING!!
…Shite, I hope Niou didn't hear that or else I'm busted!
I flip my phone open hastily and press it against my ear. "Where the hell are you, brat?" His Highness annoyed voice comes through the line.
I twitch. "How nice to know you are worry about me, you ass, especially when you ditched me for your fan girls." I say sarcastically. "And how many times do I have to tell you to stop messing with my phone, huh?"
"I'm loved! What can I say? Ore-sama decides to grace the unfortunate ones with his magnificent presence." He chuckles. "Are you jealous, dear cousin?"
…I really doubt that I'm related to this guy! Can somebody please check my DNA again!? I'm sure it's not going to link with Atobe Keigo in any way!!!
"I'm jealous that those girls don't have to put up with your attitude 24/7." I deadpan and I can practically see him smirking on the other line. "Now, where the hell are you Signor Atobe?"
"I'm finishing up with Yukimura. Meet me at front gate in five minutes. Don't be late, Kasumi." I roll my eyes as he hangs up first again. What's it with Keigo and the need to hang up first any way?
Oh well… Better get moving…
A hand grabs my wrist and spins me around. "Well, well, well, look what I've got here…" Silver-blue eyes gaze into my sapphire blue ones. "A Hyoutei's girl all alone in Rikkai and snooping," Niou smirks predatorily. "The question is… How much have you seen?" He stares down at me, and I curse for being born short.
…Keigo is 175cm and still growing, but why am I only 165cm tall!? NOT FAIR!!!
I glare at him. "Please release me," I say calmly but Mini Kasumi inside my head is trashing to get out and do some damages. "What happened with you is none of my business, but rest assure, my lips are sealed." I say in a clipped tone and jerk my hand free from his grasp. "Good day, Niou-san." I turn around to leave only to be pull against the taller, stronger body.
THAT'S IT BUDDY!!! YOU ASKED FOR THE BIGGEST ASS-WHOOPING OF THE YEAR, I'M GIVING IT TO YOU FREELY!!!
I grab his arms and prepare to dig my nails into his skin. "Let me go, now." I say with a frigid voice that can make Keigo proud. "I don't care whether we're in secluded place or not but I'll scream pervert if you don't let go."
He chuckles slightly, and his chest on my back rumbles as he speaks. "You don't even know me, yet you already judge me? You are interesting, girly. You have the attitudes I like for a girl." He murmurs into my ear.
I twitch. "Yes, I don't know you, and let's keep it that way."Is he implying I should be grateful!? Hell no, I'm not even happy! "I'm not some shallow female who will swoon at the smallest touch of good-looking male, Niou." I retort dryly.
…Gee, what is it with guys and their 'oh-I'm-good-looking-worship-me' attitude!? And here I thought Keigo is bad! This guy is worse than my cousin!
I start to dig my nails into his arms when he releases me. I turn around and glare at him frostily. "Kutsuryu Kasumi," he holds my chin with his fingers, forcing me to look him in the eyes. "You interest me. You're probably the first girl who hasn't thrown herself at me," he says bluntly with a smirk.
I swat his hand away. "I'm just not interest. And what are you, a stalker? How the hell do you know my name anyway?" I scowl. "Wait, don't answer that question, I don't want to know." I turn around to leave, only to have him stops me by grabbing my wrist again. "What!?"
…Let me at him!!! I'm going to kill this jerk!!! I'm bloody freaking beyond displeased!
"I heard some girls screaming Atobe's name earlier on," Niou drawls. "And your Hyoutei's uniform, your earlier conversation and not to mention it makes sense in a way that Atobe will probably bring you along with him since you are his precious cousin, aren't you?" Silver-blue eyes narrow slightly and the corner of his mouth lifts a bit to form a grin. "News spread fast, babe, and not to mention you have the same eyes as Atobe, as turn-off as it is. But rest assured, I always get what I want."
I bristle. I despite the pet name no matter under what circumstance or how hot the guy who called me is!!! AND IS HE SAYING I'M NOT ATTRACTIVE WHATSOEVER!?
I turn around and poke his chest harshly. "First, never call me 'babe', got that?" I hiss. "And second, I'm not interest in a play boy like you. Third, I'm leaving and I'd love to never see your face again." I yank my wrist free from his grip and dash away in the speed that can make Ryoh proud.
…So much for a jerk!!!
Speaking of jerk, where is Keigo!?
THERE HE IS!!! STANDING THERE AND SHOWING OFF HIMSELF AT THE FAN GIRLS!!!
I run up to where my cousin is standing and pounce him right where he stands. "KEIGO!!!" I squeal happily despite the fan girls' screams and shrieks of disappointment. "I missed you like hell," I cling onto his shirt and hum happily. "You're so mean, ditching me like that," I whine.
He scowls. "Kasumi, ore-sama needs his shirt so please get off." Keigo sniffs. "You are half a minute late," he scrutinizes me with his sharp sapphire blue eyes like mine. "Ore-sama doesn't like waiting," he says stiffly.
…Typical ass of the cousin he is… He just won himself a jerk of the century trophy!!!
I huff. "It's not my fault I got separated from you by your army of fan girls." I say with a careless shrug. "Shall we go? I'm starving." I bounce towards the waiting limousine.
He frowns at me. "You eat too much," he comments and climbs into the limo after me. "You'll lose your figure fast if you keep going at this rate." He says haughtily and flips his hair. "You should be grateful ore-sama is giving you a health advice for normally he does not give advices to people." He smirks.
…Should I be pissed or grateful for Kami's chosen of a cousin!?
That night… Oshitari's resident…
After being tortured by Oshitari Yuushi, the genius of Hyoutei, three hours non-stop for homework, I'm too beat to care any more…
This guy is bloody good in working my brain to the ground!!!
Why am I at Yuushi's house for homework, you ask? Well, you can say Yuushi's house is closer to my apartment in comparison to Keigo's place…
…Not to mention he's more tolerable!!! He doesn't say 'Ore-sama' all the time and he's the sanest one of the team!!!
I groan and rest my forehead on a rather thick textbook on the table. "Yuushi, you are bloody evil." I mutter and look at my best friend who is sitting in front of me. "It's already bad enough having Keigo breathing down my neck for me to excel in every bloody subject and you're doing practically the same thing as him."
His dark eyes look at me in amusement. "You are rather good with languages, Kasumi-hime." He chuckles. "You're neck to neck with Atobe in Spanish and English, not to mention you are good with the sciences and arts, too."
I give him an annoyed look. "Yeah, I like Spanish and English because it's Keigo's and my mother's languages," I stretch slightly. "But I hate being known as Keigo's cousin so I go for arts more than business-y stuff." I shrug.
Yuushi rubs his jaw. "Speaking about school," he eyes me with his dark gaze. "How was it at Rikkai today?" He smirks at my scowl. "That bad, huh?"
"That is the biggest understatement of the year, my friend." I chuck my books into my bag. "I got separated from Keigo because his fan girls, and then witnessed a guy getting slapped by a girl like some sappy romance novels you got me addicted to and I've been told that I'm 'interesting' because I'm the only girl so far who hasn't thrown myself at him at the first sight." I sketch Niou's figure onto the blank paper and start drawing arrows and knives stabbing various parts of his body.
…Die, Niou, die!!! Mwahaha!!!
Yuushi leans over and peers at my sketch. "You met Niou?" He asks me with a slight surprise. "Niou Masaharu, Rikkai's tennis Regulars AKA the trickster, the one with silver-blue hair and same eye color?" He describes, I nod. "I'm surprise he's still alive after hitting on you like that. Obviously he doesn't know you're a black-belt in both karate and taekwondo, your family owns a chain of dojo after all." He smirks.
"Thanks for the comment," I mutter grumpily. "If he has the silver-blue hair and that eye color then yes, but I don't know about the Regular part. Keigo confiscates the list of names from me as soon as he sees it." I scowl deeper at the thought of my cousin.
Damn right! He confiscates my list of rival players as soon as he sees it! I didn't even have a chance to go over it because he snatched them from me and said I don't need to exhaust my eyes looking at all these irrelevant things!!!
…To say that I'm displeased with him will be another understatement! CHA! I'll kick his ego-filled head some day!!!
The genius of Hyoutei reaches out to poke my forehead. "Why don't you get a guy in Hyoutei to go out with you? That will solve the problem in some way." He chuckles. "I'm sure there are a lot of boys who would be more than willing to date you."
I groan. "Don't make me remind you of Ryoh and Gakkun's incident where we have a student transferred the next day." I pout at his poor attempt of holding back his laugh. "Yuushi!"
He chuckles. "Sorry," his dark eyes sparkle in amusement. "Hmm, I think you should head back to your apartment now. Your brother is going to get sick worrying over you if you don't soon," he tells me. "Come on, I'll walk you back."
…He's got the point there! My older brother would probably tear down the apartment if I'm not back there by nine-thirty in the afternoon…
I swing my bag over my shoulder. "Sorry for the trouble, Yuushi." I grin sheepishly. "It's just I'd rather do homework with someone than do it by myself."
Yuushi shrugs. "I'd rather do homework with you than the other guys in the team, trust me. Doing homework with you are always more productive and worthwhile." We smirk at each other.
Take that, you crazy team!
"Just to cheer you up," Yuushi says after we reach my apartment building. "How about we go out this weekend? Kenya is coming up from Osaka and I'm sure you do miss him." He suggests casually.
I grin. "I'd love to. It's better than stuck listening to 'Ore-sama' speech of Keigo any day!" I snicker at the thought. "Well, see you, Yuushi!" I give my friend a quick hug and bounce into my building.
…But it's weird… Why, out of sudden, would Yuushi suggest a get-together with Kenya? Usually we would go with other members in the team… This indeed sounds suspicious!!
Yuushi better not be planning to set me up with his cousin or I'm going to shoot him!!!
How was that!!! FIRST CHAPTER!!!
Too tired writing out Niou… Fainted… XD
Keigo is being Keigo and I promise other Rikkai's members will come out in the following chapters!!!
If you are wondering… Kasumi's ring tone is that one from 'The Imperial Match: Hyoutei'. Yep, it's 'Koori no Emperor'!
I just like it and think it'd make a fitting team song for Hyoutei's tennis team! XD
Please review!!!
Ja ne! XD