You Heal My Wounds Seiichi Yukimura
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Do you ever get that anxious feeling when you can't wait to see someone you've missed so much for the past year? Or get anxious because you can't wait any longer and can't sit still in your airplane seat because you're only an hour away from your home?
That's how I feel right this moment. Let me explain.
My name is Sanada, Sakura, age 15, and I am on my way home from London, England. My mother was going to pick me up, but I decided I would surprise my brother because: 1. He doesn't know I'm returning home and 2. His tennis team doesn't know me. The upside is I can surprise his team and trick them. HeHeHe!
Soooo….. "Welcome to Tokyo, Japan and Thank you for flying with Virgin Airlines. Have a nice day!" the airline attendant announced over the intercom.
Gosh, that plane ride was soooooooo loooong. But I can't wait to see the look on Gen-chans face. Hahaha
"Taaaaxxxiiiiii!" the taxi pulls up. "I need to go to Rikkai Daigaku Fuzoku middle school aka Rikkaidai Thank you!" the taxi pulls out and I'm on my way to Gen-chans school.
: Meanwhile at Rikkaidai- Sanada, Genichirou's POV
This summer's training has gone well. We will win the championships for Seiichi.
"AAAchooo"
"Eh…bless you vice-captain" says a young 2nd year Kirihara, Akaya.
"Maybe someone's thinking about you," a mischievous 3rd year Niou, Masaharu proclaims. He receives blank stares from all the tennis team and a glare from his vice-captain. "Hehe…maybe not."
Hmm…I do sense a chill in the atmosphere, but Sakura isn't in Japan…hmm…must be the weather today.
"Okay. Resume the practice matches," I yell.
"Hai," is chorused among the Rikkaidai tennis team.
Our last year in middle school will be the best, winning nationals a third year in a row…hmm…the end result is predictable, we will win, I think as I watch the tennis teams practice. Summer is almost over…a few more days…
: Sakura's POV
The taxi pulls up to the school and I get out. I can hear tennis balls being hit off in the distance. I guess I go that way, I point off in the direction on the tennis courts.
Maybe I should play a trick on them, or scare them, or just run and jump on Gen-chan… hmm….I like the last one…hehehe…he'll be so excited to see me…Thanks to mom I sent my luggage home early, so I didn't need to carry that around in the airport and one less stop to do…oh there's the tennis courts…now where is that tall, baseball cap wearing man…
I look around the tennis courts looking for the person I want to surprise… oh there he is…but nooooo… why is Renji talking to him…WAIT…I have the perfect idea…
I sneak across the tennis courts behind my victim. Renji is in front of him on the other side facing me. The other team mates are too busy playing to notice me, but Renji sees me, since I'm sneaking up on Gen-chan. Okay on the count of three…one…two…THREE
I jump on this back with my arms around his neck yelling "GENICHIROU!"
His body stiffens as Renji chuckles.
*BANG* "OOOW! BUNTA!" 3rd year Jackal Kuwahara yells as fellow classmate and doubles partner Bunta Marui's racket slips and hits Jackal in the forehead.
Akaya and Masaharu laugh at the scene, as 3rd year Hiroshi, Yagyuu looks over at where my screaming came from.
"Hey! Who's that?" Akaya says as he points to me, who is still on Gen-chans back. Jackal quits his yelling at Bunta and looks over where Akaya is pointing to. The rest of the regulars look over as well.
"Hello Sakura-chan!" Renji says in a normal tone like he knew I was going to do that, which he probably did knowing Renji. The regulars make their way over to the three of us.
Genichirou folds his arms across his chest and sighs as I slip off his back and stand next to them (kind of like a triangle now) and smile my sweet, innocent smile at them.
"Hey Genichirou, miss me?" I ask. I can tell he's annoyed even if it doesn't show on his emotionless face and Renji stares with his all knowing face as the other regulars stare at me confused. No one's ever talked to their vice-captain like that before, or at least not that they know of…Yet Hahaha I got Gen-chan good…hmm it looks like this school year is going to be fun…wait until I tell Gen…
: Sakura's POV
"Sakura…" Gen-Chan states. I just stare back at Gen-Chan with a blank look on my face while all the regulars are staring as us.
*POP* Bunta's bubble gum knocks me out of my staring contest and I look over at him. "What flavor is that?" I ask. Everyone looks at me weirdly.
"We should be asking you who you are little girl" Akaya snarls at me. Gen-chan shots him a glare that says 'you better respect her and shut up.'
"Hmmmm…me…I'm someone very important" I say casually. hehe they are all so cute with those stupid looks on their faces
"Sakura…I thought your plane didn't arrive for another hour or so…" Renji trails off looking at Gen-chan, who is glaring at him meaning 'why did you know and I didn't' …Everyone else is waiting for an answer to that unasked question as well. I'm just admiring the tennis court and nice weather while these idiots have their own conversation.
"Sakura and I are e-mail buddies…but didn't she let you know Sanada…I mean you are…" Renji trails off again while everyone is staring at both of them intently.
"Who is she to you, vice-captain?" Hiroshi asks. Bunta is now nodding his head frantically. Awww…soooooo cute…I wonder if I can have him and his bubble gum
"Ah…Sanada and Sakura have a very close relationship with each other" Renji says. I glare at him. I didn't want everyone finding out our secret so soon…but I can tell Renji's enjoying this…he better because I'm going to get him back…hahahaha
"Hmm…she your girlfriend Sanada?... I mean she did call you by your first name." Masaharu says. Akaya gets a smirk on his face, while Bunta is trying to figure out how his vice-captain could get a cute girlfriend. Everyone else is wondering the same thing. hahaha…wait until they find out…and Gen-chan will be so annoyed. Gen-chan glares at Masaharu's comment.
"Yes, please do tell Sanada" Renji says with an all knowing smile. hehe Renji's my best friend
Gen-chan doesn't answer; he just closes his eyes in annoyance. I just smile at him. "Yeah, do tell Gen-chan," I say.
*SNAP* his eyes open up into a glare, while everyone else smile at the nickname I've given him.
"…Sakura…" Gen-chan starts out. "…is…" everyone leans in intently "…my…" they can't handle the suspense (if you can't tell, Gen is stretching out his explanation very long) "Twin sister" he finishes off. Everyone looks at me with wide eyes, except Renji because he knows already.
"WHAT" they all yell. "I can't believe it; you have such a cute sister" Akaya states. Gen-chan glares at him.
"And innocent too," Masaharu says. I just smile at him. Everyone agrees with him. Gen-chan and Renji just stare, they know the truth.
"Well…to be more accurate she's Rikkaidai's fourth demon." Renji states matter-of-factly. Everyone's eyes widen, they can't believe it. But it is true…I think…WAIT! I don't want to be a demon. I glare at Renji.
"Why didn't you tell us Sanada…and why didn't she go to school with us last year?" Hiroshi asks.
I smile and answer for myself. "I was in England for academics and I was perfecting my Kyūdō skills," I smile again. Gen-chan nods his head while everyone stares at me surprised. "I mean I am Gen-chans sister so I'm very good at sports" I state. Yeah, I know I'm good…number one in the nation BABY!
"Are you good at tennis?" jackal asks.
"Nope, I never learned"
"WHAT" they all yell. "I thought you said you were good at all sports, your just lying" Bunta exclaims.
"No, I didn't lie, I just didn't state the sports I was good at" they stare for me to continue. "well…I'm number one in the nation for Kyūdō and kendo in the girls league, but number two with the boys…right after Gen-chan…so you see I didn't lie, hehe" I smile at them and do a random twirl.
They all nod in understanding. "How rude, we didn't introduce ourselves…I'm" cut off Hiroshi.
"It's okay, I know who you all are. Renji told me about you…oh ya…and I'm Sanada Sakura, but you can just call me Sakura"
"How do you know Renji?" Jackal asks with a hyper Bunta nodding his head. Sooo cute…I could just eat him up
"The four of us went to school together" I state.
"Hmm…Four?" Bunta asks confused. Gen-chan interrupts there thoughts.
"Sakura…does Yukimura know…"
"Yes" I interrupted him. "I told Yuki-chan over e-mail, I just didn't tell you because I wanted it to be a surprise." Everyone understands what they mean by four people now, but they still can't picture me as a demon. Hehe…they'll find out sooner or later
"Why are you here know Sakura-chan" Bunta asks while popping another bubble. Yummy…it looks so colorful… everyone stares and wait for my answer, even Gen-chan.
"Well…you see…I'm…"
: At the hospital, Yukimura's POV
I wonder if Sakura-chan landed alright…she said she would visit after seeing her brother…hmm…I wonder if she's still the same…I wish I could leave the hospital to spend time with her, but she's probably going to be busy getting to know the regulars…uhhh…how much longer do I have to be here…I want to see her beautiful face again so bad…
: Sakura's POV
"I'm going to Rikkaidai for my last year in middle school…didn't I mention that in my last e-mail to you Gen-chan" I state.
He looks at me with a 'no, you forgot to mention that' look. Hehe…of course I didn't tell you…it's a surprise. "Well…SURPRISE!" I shout and spin around. This gets some chuckles out of the tennis regulars, but Gen-chan looks annoyed.
"That's great Sakura-chan, maybe we will be in the same class" Bunta says. I smile at him.
"That would be cool…but I want to be in Gen-chans class, I've missed him so much" I say as I hug him around the waist. He can tell I'm serious, so his eyes soften a bit while looking at me. Genichirou knows I missed him…I do hate to be alone without my family, especially him…but I have to make sure no one knows my weakness. I smile at all of them with my arms still around Gen-chan.
"Should we stop practice for the day and go with Sakura to the hospital," Renji states. I look at him confused. "You wanted to see Yukimura, I'm sure" he smiles a soft smile too me. Sneaky man…he knows my secret. *mental pout*
"If that's okay with Gen-chan" I say. Akaya snickers at the nickname. He can't get over the fact that I can get away with calling there fierce vice-captain by that name. Well it is the nickname I gave him when we were children…and he doesn't mind when I call him that
Gen-chan nods his head and I jump up and down in excitement. I haven't seen Yuki-chan in sooooo long…I hope he's missed me… "Everyone's coming…right?" I ask. They all agree to come along, I mean, he is there captain.
"Okay let's GO!" and I point in a random direction. They all laugh and Gen-chan leads us in the right direction. "Ren-chan can I have a piggy back ride?" I ask with a pout.
He chuckles and of course says yes. hehe…Renji's always been my pack mule…hahahaha I jump onto his back and we are all on our way to Yuki-chan's hospital. I hope I don't get sad seeing him in there, with all those white walls… I cling a little tighter to Renji and he notices. Gen-chan has a concerned look on his face now…he must be worried about me…*sigh*
"You're good friends with Captain also Sakura-chan?" Bunta asks.
"Yes, of course, Yuki-chan is just as important as Gen-chan and Ren-chan" I state a little softly. *Sigh* I have a feeling this is going to be a long school year
: At the hospital, Yukimura's POV
"Mr. Yukimura, you have some visitors" one of the nurses says.
visitors…there's more than one…I guess Sakura dragged all of the team with her sigh and she's probably going to come in to Renji's back…
"Okay, thank you" I say nicely to the nurse.
The door opens up and in walks the Rikkaidai tennis regulars, plus one girl on Renji's back.
*Sigh* she's so predictable
: Sakura's POV
"Hey Captain" Akaya greets.
"Captain *Peri*" Masaharu states. Cute saying..hehe
"Captain, how are you feeling?" Hiroshi asks. "Fine thank you" Yuki-chan replys.
"Always the gentleman" Masaharu says. "Shut up, at least I have the decency to ask" Hiroshi argues with his doubles partner (in the back ground).
*POP* "Yo captain, we brought a friend" Bunta exclaims. "Oh really" Yuki-chan says. But of course he already knows it was me.
"Yukimura" Jackal nods in greeting.
Gen-chan nods to Yuki-chan, who nods back.
"Ah, good day Yukimura, we brought a guest" Renji states. I'm still on his back.
"I see…Welcome back Sakura-chan" Yuki-chan smiles his warm smile to me. I feel a blush coming on but I control it.
I jump off Ren-chan and make my way over to Yuki-chan. "Thanks, and it's good to see you Yuki-chan" I say. I'm now by his side and we're staring at each other in understanding. Renji looks on with a knowing look. Gen-chan looks…I don't know…like he knows something but also trying to figure it out. Everyone else is confused…again.
"Sooo…" Bunta tries to break the silence that came over us.
"Yuki-chan, are you doing okay?" I ask in a soft tone.
"Of course, you don't need to worry Sakura-chan" he says.
"But when I found out…I was worried" I say softly so only he hears. He softly pats my hand, and I get a little tint of pink on my face. Thank god no one can see it…I think.
: Gen-chan's POV
(Back to when Sakura and Yukimura were staring at each other)
She's staring at him with understanding, I don't understand…and Seiichi is staring with love in his eyes…I know he cares for her, but I don't know what's going through his mind…or hers…they're so complicated…hmm, she said something to him, but I couldn't hear…hmm…she's blushing…why?...does she…
"I'm sorry Mr. Yukimura, but the doctor needs to give you a check up, your guests will have to leave" a nurse walks in and says, breaking my chain of thought.
: Sakura's POV
A nurse just walked in and said we have to leave but I don't want to leave. I haven't even talked with Yuki-chan yet *Pout*…oh well…
The nurse walks out to get the doctor. Everyone is saying bye and they'll come again soon. I know Gen-chan will because he visits every day. They all walk out but I stay behind for a second.
"Seiichi…"I start out.
"It's really good to see you again Sakura, I missed you. You'll have to tell me all about England next time you come" he says.
I blush a little. "Okay, but how do you know I'll come again."
He smiles at that. "I just know you so well" he replies. I smile now.
"Alright…guess what" he stays silent for me to continue "I'm going to Rikkaidai this year" I state with a big grin.
He looks surprised and excited. "Really, that's wonderful."
"Yep, so you have to tell me all about your tennis team… and I get to see you win nationals" I exclaim. He chuckles at me, I just smile. "You have to hurry and get better, okay Seiichi" I softy say this time.
He grabs my hand and says "of course, don't worry so much Sakura."
"Sakura…" Gen-chan says on the other side of the door. "We're leaving now"
"Okay" I say to him. "I'll come again when I'm not too busy with school starting and all." I tell Yuki-chan. I give him a sideways hug since he's on the bed. He returns it. I start to pull away but he keeps hugging me a little longer. He finally let's go, kind of like he didn't want to. Hmm…I wonder what that was all about. I say goodbye with a promise to come again, and then leave.
I meet Gen-chan outside. "Alright, we can go Gen" I look around while we're leaving and notice the regulars are gone. Gen-chan notices this and says, "They left already. They had things to do before school starts…they say they'll see you again." I nod in understanding and we make our way back home in silence, leaving us to our thoughts. Seiichi…
: Yukimura's POV
(When he was hugging Sakura)
Hmm…it's so nice to see her…and hug her, but I don't want her to leave just yet… I notice she starts to pull away but I keep hugging her. Not yet, just a little longer... but I end up letting go and saying goodbye. When she leaves I frown a little. I wish I would be starting school with her…
A little while later the doctor comes in.
: 3rd person POV
(With the regulars walking home together after leaving Sanada to wait for Sakura)
"Hey Yanagi-Sempai, do Sakura and Captain have a thing for each other?" a young Akaya asks.
"Hmm…I'm not sure Akaya" Renji states with a knowing voice.
"That means you know Renji, TELL US" Bunta exclaims.
"It's not my place; you just have to find out for yourselves." Renji answers.
"I guess that means I'll have to trick it out of her *Peri*" Masaharu says.
"Masaharu, please don't cause anyone any trouble" his doubles partner says.
Jackal nods his head and looks over at Bunta, with a looks that says 'don't take up Masaharu's idea'. Everyone goes on in silence with their own thoughts and plans for the couple.
: Sakura's POV
It's been a few days since I last saw Yuki-chan. Now school is starting.
I don't really like school, and no one's going to remember me…ha…at least the girl's outfits are cute.
"Sakura, we're going." Gen-chan calls for me.
"Hai. Hai." I walk towards him and we leave for our first day of school for our 3rd year of middle school.
We walk in silence until we see the school gates. (Pretend they live in walking distance of the school). The regulars start walking up to us, as we walk towards them.
"Hey Sakura-chan!" Bunta yells. I run over to them and walk along with Bunta and Masaharu. The others and Gen-chan are behind us. We walk onto the school grounds and go inside the building. I can feel the fan girls' glares at me.
"What class are you in Sakura-chan?" Bunta asks.
"Hmm…I'm in Gen-chan and Ren-chans class." I smile. (She already found out her classes)
"Aww, that's the smart kids' class and its Captains class too." He replies.
"Awwww….Sorry Bunta, but at least we'll eat lunch together." I say.
"Sakura-Sempai, are you going to watch our practice after school?" Akaya asks.
"Hmm…no I think I'm going to join the Japanese Tea Ceremony Club and I already practice Kyūdō at home with a trainer."
"What why?" Masaharu asks.
"I like Kyūdō and I've always been good at traditional ceremonies. Plus I like wearing kimonos. I mean, won't I look cute in them"? I smile sweetly. He blushes a little. Hiroshi smirks at him. Bunta points and laughs; while Jackal tries to tell him to quiet down.
We continue to talk, and then we split off to go to our classes. I take Gen-chan's hand in mine while Gen-chan, Ren-chan and I go to class. Fan girls begin to glare daggers at me. Gosh…wait until they find out I'm his sister! hahaha
We get to class and I wait outside for the teacher to call me in. Finally after talking to the class he calls me in. I walk in and stop in the front of class. The teacher spoke up and told me to introduce myself.
"Hello, I'm Sanada Sakura. I'm Genichirou's twin sister." There were a bunch of gasps and many of the girls looked relieved. "I hope we can all be friends. If you have a problem with me hanging out with the tennis regulars, deal with it." I put on menacing look on my face.
Everyone suddenly get a cold shiver down there spine (excluding Gen-chan and Ren-chan).
"It's great to meet everyone." and I smile sweetly at the end. The teacher tells me to take a seat next to none other than...Gen-chan! YAY!
Class goes by quite dully. I'm pretty smart (almost genius) so I already knew all this stuff. By the time I knew it, it was lunch time. I packed up all my belongings and headed outside.
I am having lunch with the regulars outside under the Cherry Blossom trees. It's such a relaxing day. It's really fun to be with the regulars. I'm sitting between Gen-chan and my new best buddy Masaharu. After we were done eating I help him play tricks on Akaya and afterwards Hiroshi scolds Masa-chan, my new nickname for him. Bunta is eating lots of sweets. Jackal and Ren-chan just talk about whatever. Lastly, Gen-chan is his usual quiet self while keeping an eye on everyone. He does have to keep his team in line 24/7…hahaha
: FF to end of school day
I leave Gen-Chan and Ren-chan to go to the tea ceremony club so I can sign up. It seems there aren't a lot of 3rd years in the club when I get there.
"Hello my dear. You are?" some tall, blond man asks.
"I want to join the Tea ceremony club, I'm a 3rd year, class 3-1, Sanada Sakura" I say. He gets a sparkle in his eyes.
"Oh, I've heard about you, I welcome you with open arms. There are a lot of younger club members, but we need some more 3rds years with experience." He gets in a weird pose and points at me, "I now make you vice-president of the club."
My mouth drops open and I stare at him. "Are you sure, I mean I'm good but not that good" I say "and who are you again."
"I'm club president (L.N) Hatori, please call me Hatori, and I know you will do this club some good. I'm also in class 3-3 with Marui-kun and heard him talking about you. So please," he puts his hands together and almost begs me.
"Alright, but what happened to your last V-P?" I ask
"Oh, well you see I was V-P last year, but since this new year our president started High school, I was elected President and there is no one worthy to be the new V-P…that is until you showed up" he gets this twinkle in his eyes again that is starting to get annoying. I can already tell this guys weird, but in an okay way.
"well…okay I guess" no point in turning him down…hehe I mean, I get V-P benefits and boss my underclassmen around…hahaha
"YAY, this year will be fun, I'll show you around and tell you the basics. Sometimes we will have ceremonies for the school or parents and at school festivals, so that's when you'll wear kimonos. At club we practice tea ceremony, flower arranging, and some girls practice fan dancing, and during club you can wear whatever you want, so if you want to practice with a kimono, go ahead. But you have to supply your own. And we do all these activities at school festivals as well. We meet for club 3 times a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Okay?" he explains.
"Yeah" then Hatori shows me around. (It's a pretty big club house)
: Tennis Courts, 3rd person POV
Gen-chan is watching over practice like always. Renji is collecting data. Everyone else is talking while practicing.
"I wish Sakura-chan was here to see my awesome tennis moves" Bunta says. *POP*
"Shut up Bunta, focus on practice" Jackal says.
Akaya snickers and continues betting the crap out of the 1st and 2nd years.
(Masaharu and Hiroshi are playing Bunta and Jackal right now as well.)
: FF to after clubs, Sakura's POV
I say goodbye to Hatori and leave the club house to meet Gen-chan at the gates. This club is going to be fun…I already got the respect I deserve from the underclassmen and some of the other girls aren't so bad, but they are fan girls…sigh…I guess I'll have to live with it, but I did meet Hitomi-chan, she's cool. I spot the regulars, but no Gen-chan.
"Hey where's Gen-chan?" I ask.
"He went to visit Captain Yukimura" Akaya says. I look at him confused.
"He goes every day after practice, didn't you know?" Ren-chan says.
"No, he didn't tell me…I want to go see Yuki-chan" *Pout*
"Sanada didn't want to bother you, so he told us to walk you home" Hiroshi says. Always the gentleman…I wonder why he doesn't have a girlfriend?
"Yes, you don't need to bother yourself and your busy with Kyūdō after school anyways" Ren-chan says.
"I guess so" I say sadly. *Pout* I want to see Yuki-chan! We all leave and they walk me home.
: At hospital, Gen-chan's POV
I walk into Yukimura's hospital room like I always do after practice to report in to him.
"Ah, Genichirou how was practice" he asks when I walk in. He looks around me like he's expecting someone to come with me. "Sakura-chan didn't come with you?" he asks. It surprises me but I hide it on my face.
"Practice was good…I told the regulars to walk her home, she has Kyūdō practice" I reply. Yukimura looks I little sad when I say that, did he want me to bring her with me…I wonder
"Oh, okay"
"The teacher asked me to bring you the lessons we learned," I say. He nods and we go on to talk about what we need to do in practice. Does he like my sister?
: At hospital, Seiichi's POV
Genichirou walked in, but no Sakura. I thought she would come with him…How disappointing… so I ask him.
"I told the regulars to walk her home, she has Kyūdō practice" he said. Hmm… she probably has practice every day… we got to talking about the regulars and then Genichirou had to leave.
"See you tomorrow, Genichirou" I say. He just nods like usual.
Hmm…maybe I should e-mail Sakura to come visit sometime with Genichirou…
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