Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis.
It was a chilly winter this year in Kanagawa. The Rikkai regulars were still playing despite that it was cold. They wore hats and gloves to shield themselves from the cold. Sanada and Yukimura didn't care as long as it didn't interfere with their practice. But poor Akaya was about to get the slapping of a lifetime from Sanada if he didn't wear another hat.
The dark green knitted hat kept sliding over his eyes, rendering him blind for several moments. This gave Sanada time to smash the ball, which knocked the racket out of Akaya's hands. The final score was 6-0, in Sanada's favor. Sanada was scowling by the time he made to Akaya's side of the court. Sanada crossed his arms over his chest and was glaring at Akaya, who was staring at the ground.
"That was disgraceful, Akaya." Sanada barked. Akaya remained silent.
"Poor, poor Akaya." Niou was watching the scene.
"His cheeks will be sore for the rest of the week." Marui said, popping his gum.
They watched Sanada raise his hand, in preparation to bring it across Akaya's face. They waited for Akaya's shout of pain. But were surprised when Yukimura was holding back Sanada's hand.
"Yukimura." Sanada didn't understand why his friend was stopping him.
Yukimura ignored Sanada for now but asked, "Akaya, why don't you wear your blue hat? It's not as big as this green hat so it won't keep sliding over your eyes."
Still no word from Akaya.
Yukimura repeated his question to Akaya, a bit louder in case Akaya didn't hear him the first time. "Akaya, why do you insist on wearing this hat? Go where your blue hat."
Akaya replied with a firm "No." Everyone was silent; for they were shocked that someone would dare go against their feared tennis captain.
"Sanada." Yukimura said, letting go of his hand that was holding back Sanada. Sanada understand and slapped Akaya so hard that Akaya fell off his feet.
Akaya's mouth moved but no sound came out.
"What was that, Akaya?" Yukimura asked.
Akaya mumbled something, but still no one heard what he said.
"Spit it out, Akaya." Sanada ordered.
"Sakuno-chan made this hat for me!" Akaya yelled.
All the regulars looked at each other and shared a knowing smile.
So that's why.
It's just a drabble so it's short. I guess it's a bit AkayaxSakuno. It came to me today when I was in an arts&crafts store looking at knitting equipment.
Thinking of doing another multi-chapter fic...Please look in my profile for a summary of it...
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