Chapter 2
At the Seigaku Tennis Club:
"Momoshiro, Echizen. 30 laps." A cold voice suddenly said behind them.
They turned around and saw Tezuka glowering at them.
"B-but Bochou! It's Saturday today… can't we—" Momo was silenced by one of Tezuka's well-known stoic look.
After a shudder Momo and Ryoma started running.
"Geez… why did it have to end up like this…" Momo sighed while running with Ryoma.
"That's because you were too busy flirting with those girls to notice the time." He stated and gave him a glare.
"Shut up! I wasn't flirting!"
"Yes you were."
30 laps was finally finished. And they were panting in the sides. All the regulars except Tezuka… crowded and wondered why they were late for more than an hour.
"Oi momo, Ochibi why are you both late?" Eiji asked curious.
Momo looked down and blushed.
"We took a girl to the hospital." Ryoma answered for him.
"Hahahahaha! Good one Ochibi!" Eiji laughed so hard.
"Is it true? What happened?" Oishi asked worriedly.
"It's true. Momo-sempai carried her to the hospital because she sprained her ankle or something." Ryoma said…. And smirked as he saw Momo blush
"Momo carried her? was she cute? So that's why you were blushing!" Eiji teased.
"How did she break her ankle?" Fuji inquired.
"She fell from a tree." Ryoma answered.
"Everyone assemble! All regulars in the front line now." Tezuka boomed which startled the shits out of everyone.
"Hai!" everyone hurriedly went to their positions.
Coach Ryuzaki stood infront of all the members and cleared her throat.
"The Japan Tennis Organization for the Middle school division has made an official announcement that they are getting the regulars of middle schools in Japan to be given proper training, strategies and other tennis skills." Ryuzaki paused and looked at the regulars one by one.
The regulars had looked very excited by hearing the news.
"Now this should be considered a privilege because a lot of great tennis players from Australia will be participating. There will be a tournament in the end of the course. My question is; do you all want to join?" Ryuzaki raised a brow.
The next day: Cathlyn's house.
"Hey, your house isn't bad." Jess mused. "My house looks like a mouse hole compared to yours."
"I like your house. It has a lot of heritage and it's peaceful." Cathlyn said from the bed.
"Yeah I guess. It's my grandparents' house so it's pretty old and traditional." Jess shrugged and sat down on the bed beside Cathlyn.
"This house is too big, and my dad only stays here when he has business meetings in Japan."
"Cathlyn…" Jess started and looked away form Cathlyn.
"Why? Is something wrong?" Cathlyn asked worried.
"I don't think you should join the training." Jess finished.
"Huh? Why?" Cathlyn asked confused.
"What about your leg??" Jess was pacing the room as Cathlyn watched her worriedly in the bed.
"It's just a sprain, Jess."
"I don't think you should do this. I could call Coach and-"
"Just a little more…" Cathlyn whispered while staring at her right leg with a cast.
Jess stopped moving and sat back down on the bed beside Cathlyn. "Are you sure you want to do this?" Jess asked slowly while staring at Cathlyn's eyes to check any hesitation or perhaps, fear.
"Yes." Cathlyn stared back into Jess which showed determination.
"Fine. But just so you know, I'm against this whole thing." Jess said but can't help smiling a little.
Cathlyn smiled back. This will be good for both of us! "Let's start practicing as soon as I get better ok?"
Monday: In Seishun Gakuen:
"Please wait for the principal in the seating area." The secretary told Jess.
Urg. I can't believe Cathlyn can't go to school today. It sucks without her enthusiasm. And the uniform, damn it. What insane freak made this uniform?! She was listening to her Ipod and looking down at her uniform with disgust when she suddenly bumped into something solid.
"Ouch!" she yelped and looked at what she bumped into. It was a boy with glasses and gold hair. He was frowning… or scowling. Don't know.
"What the hell… is your gut pure metal or something!?" she muttered to herself.
"Watch where you're going next time." he said and walked past her.
"Dude. YOU should watch where you're going." she said loud enough for him to hear.
Tezuka pretended to not hear what she said and walked towards the classroom.
She made her way to the seats and sat down still rubbing her forehead from the impact. That bastard… cocky bastard.. cocky metal gutted TALL bastard. How dare he?! I was the one who got hurt here!! Urgggg. I will get my revenge wahaha—
"Miss Michaels? The principal will see you now." The secretary said.
She took of her ear phones and went inside his office.
"Good morning. Miss Michaels?" A middle-aged guy with glasses said.
Jess nodded.
"I'm happy to know that you would be studying in our school, Miss Michaels." Principal started.
"yeah, me too.."….NOT I don't like it here. The skirt's too short and there are rude students. Plus, can you stop saying Miss Michaels?
"You'll be in second year, Miss Michaels. Here's your schedule." He handed her a piece of paper.
"Let me know if you need anything and welcome again to Seishun Gakuen, Miss Michaels." Principal ended and smiled.
"Ok, thanks. Bye." Jess said and left the office
She then searched for her classroom. First period history…
When she finally found her classroom, she knocked and waited for someone to acknowledge her or something. The teacher glanced at her and realized that she must be the new student.
"Class… we have a new student today. Please come in Miss Michaels and introduce yourself."
Whispers suddenly started and they stared at Jess.
"Could it be? Is she the daughter of Jason Michaels? The world's best tennis player?"
"She looks like him… maybe she is"
"She's really hot. Maybe I should ask her out so I can be a star too."
Jess hated it when people start talking about her like she wasn't there. It pissed her off especially since they reminded her of the people in Australia that treated her differently because her dad is a professional tennis player. People used her and pretended to be her friend.
"Shut up!" she couldn't take it anymore. She snapped.
But then she realized that everyone was surprised and was looking at her. Even the teacher looked at her from her reaction.
She cleared her throat. "I'm Jess. I came here from Australia and---" she was interrupted by a person who smacked right into her. Both of them fell to the ground. He looked like he just ran and came from the door.
"Ouch!! What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Jess demanded as she stood up and fixed her skirt.
"Oh.. sorry sorry. I didn't mean to I was just trying to—" the boy raised his head.
"Hey! It's you! Squarehead!" Jess pointed to him shocked.
"Jess!" Momo was shocked as well.
Note from widAsmile-
hey guys. I hope you liked this. This is actually my first story, so... I just really hope it doesn't suck much. haha. Please review. Comments and suggestions are freely welcome. Tc always.