CHAPTER ONE: I'm Surrounded By Idiots!

You might be wondering why I came to Japan alone instead of with my family. Well due to certain circumstances I had to stay behind in America for a little bit. Maybe one day I will tell you the reason.

But I am navy blue, and navy blue is cold, she does not open up to others.

It was now Saturday and my first day at Seishun Gakuen High School. My parents didn't want to wait another two days before forcing me to school. Ryoma started school about two weeks ago. For those who have a brain, that means I had to stay in America for two weeks before finally being able to come to Japan and join my family. As odd as my family is, they are my everything, I only smile, talk, eat, breath, and live just for them.

(Sorry for the interruption, but in Japan they have school on Saturdays and only have a break on Sunday. Just for those who do not know.)

I looked at myself in the mirror, this girls uniform made me want to puke. How ironic, it is the colour of puke. I tried to pull down the skirt a little more. Sure I wear skirts, I am a tomboy and all but I am not too picky about what a wear, but this skirt was at least an inch too short.

"Rinoa, just give up before you rip your new uniform up."

I turned to see my pretty older cousin, Nanako, smiling at me. I smiled back a little and just nodded. After a sigh I grabbed my school bag and tennis bag and headed downstairs. I looked at my watch, why did they wake me up so early? I had about 2 hours before school even started! I saw Ryoma putting on his shoes.

"Hurry up. I have practice today, and Tezuka will make me run laps if I am late. And since you don't know how to get to school you're coming with me."

Ryoma had answered my unspoken question.

I quickly ran to the kitchen and grabbed two bento boxes and a bagel before slipping on my shoes and waving bye to my mom and cousin. I followed Ryoma out of the door. As soon as he turned around I grabbed him and stuffed his bento in his bag. He never forgets his tennis gear but forgets his lunch. I sighed.

"You never were a morning person Ryo-chan." I said as I cheekily grinned at him.

My brother gave me a warm smile. I was glad that he and I are so close. I ripped my bagel in half and handed one half to Ryoma.

"I know that you prefer a Japanese breakfast, but I won't let you practice in the morning with an empty stomach." I stated.

Ryoma grabbed the bagel from me and just sighed before taking a bite. He knew there was no point in arguing. I might be navy blue on the outside, but to my loved ones I was still crimson, I was still me.

I know that I can trust them with the real me. They won't drop me and break me like other people.

As we got closer to the school I stared at it in awe, I heard it was big but I didn't know it would be this big!

Ryoma led me to the office, it took a while before I was handed my time table. I told Ryoma to go ahead of me but he said he wanted to wait. What a sweet person he is. I am happy I get to see this soft side of him.

I am so proud to be his older sister.

As we walked out Ryoma looked at his watch and sighed. He was late.

"No matter Ryo-chan, just tell your captain the truth, and if he still makes you run laps I will hurt him, simple as that." I said.

"I am glad you are here sister, and I am even happier that I still get to see the real you unlike others." He replied.

Told you we are close!

As cold and apathetic as Ryoma is, me and him still have our secret bonds.

We began walking around, though I wasn't sure to where, I guessed it was the tennis courts since I heard the distant bouncing of tennis balls. As we turned a corner I was greeted by beautiful tennis courts. I grinned slightly.

"ECHIZEN, your late go run 20 laps now." A voice roared.

I looked away from the tennis courts towards the voice and found a handsome young man, who I am guessing is the team captain, glaring at Ryoma. He had a very stern face and seemed like the mature quiet type, I was surprised such a voice came from him.

You- can't judge a book by its cover after all.

Before Ryoma could mutter his excuse a familiar voice spoke for him.

"Let him be Tezuka, just for today, he was showing this young lady around." She said pointing at me.

I glared at her a little. Pointing was rude. Besides, I use to see too much of her old face. 'Ryuzaki' I thought. The young man, now known as Tezuka looked at me for a second before speaking.

"Okay then. Echizen, you are excused, hurry up and change and join the others in warm ups."

Ryoma looked at me and I nodded letting him know he could go ahead.

"And you are?" he asked looking at me.

"Not telling." Was all I said before I began to walk off.

I was stopped by Ryuzaki before I could leave. She began to drag me off; as we passed Tezuka he glared at me.

I glared back.

Don't even bother, Ms. Navy Blue can be way colder this 'Mr. Stick-up-his-ass-Tezuka'. I thought before I was thrown from my thoughts when I bumped into Ryuzaki.

She had suddenly stopped, her face was hard to read.

"We need to talk." She said in a stern voice.

Did I ever tell you I hate being the new kid?

Everybody tries to nose around in your business and find out everything about you.

So where was I now you ask?

I am standing in front of my new class, waiting to be spoken to before speaking. I was in class 3-1. And as my eyes browsed the many students staring at me they landed on Tezuka. I glared hard at him until the teacher spoke catching my attention.

"Class we have a new student joining us today, she just came from America so please make her feel at home. And if she needs any help in Japanese please don't laugh at her, she might be slow." He said in Japanese thinking I could not understand.

I glared at him hard, what an idiot. He looked at me before telling me to introduce myself to the class in his bad English. I continued to glare at him before I spoke, he interrupted me.

"Oh and introduce yourself in English, this is an English class after all." He said, once again, in his awful sounding English.

Before I introduced myself I decided to make sure he knew I wasn't some foreign retard.

"I can speak Japanese fine, I am not slow, and you murder the English language, stop trying." I said in Japanese glaring even harder. He cowered a little and I turned around to the snickering and amused class and began to speak.

"The name is Rinoa Sakura Echizen--"

There were a few gasps and Tezuka seemed to perk up. Looks like my brother earned a reputation already, since he was the only freshman who was able to make it as a regular. I sighed annoyed that I was interrupted.

"I have many likes, and even more dislikes. I have goals I pursue that I will accomplish in time. My favorite colour is crimson red, best subject is science and English, worst subject math and math. I would say nice to meet you, but that would be a lie."

Everybody stared at me. I am sure they were all shocked to see such a cold and blunt person. I was distant and it sent shivers down their spines. Only Tezuka seemed to not falter.

The teacher pointed at a desk across from Tezuka that was right beside the window.

Perfect now I can just day dream this class away.

I let a small smile grace my lips before bowing and taking my seat. As I sat down I felt a pair of eyes watching me carefully. I turned around to see it was none other then the tennis captain himself.

I just ignored him while pulling out my MP3 player and began to listen to music. I already knew the English language well enough anyways.

The whole day went by in the same manner.

Finally school was over and I waited for Ryoma at the front gates like we had agreed. As I saw him coming I perked up but then raised an eyebrow as I saw he was accompanied by eight other people. The only one I recognized was Tezuka.

I sighed, I had a bad feeling.

"Nee-chan, I was going to take you to see a few places but Momo--

He pointed to a boy with purple eyes and spiky black hair.

"And Eiji-senpai--

He pointed to a third year with red hair in one of my classes.

"Forced me to take them to meet you and dragged the rest of the regulars along with them."

I just gave them a cold look and nodded before I began to walk home. This was going to be a longer day then expected.

Hey there bob! That's right, I am naming you Bob. I don't know I just feel like it. Today was my first day of school, and thank god it is now the weekend. I got introduced to some…peculiar people today after school. Now let me introduce them to you.

Tezuka Kunimitsu: 3rd Year, Captain for boy's tennis regulars.

What I think about him: I am convinced he has a stick up his ass; he is way too mature and just plain annoying. Who cares if he is hot. STEAR CLEAR!!!

[We are going to end up killing each other.

Oishi Suichiro: 3rd Year, Vice-Captain for boy's tennis regulars.

What I think about him: He is nice. Very motherly like. HE'S COOL.

[It wouldn't hurt to be nice.

Fuji Shusuke: 3rd Year, Boy's tennis regular.

What I think about him: Nice but secretly sadistic. Keep on his good side. I LIKE HIM.

[As a friend you dumb ass.

Eiji Kikumaru: 3rd Year, Boy's tennis regular.

What I think about him: He has problems. Way to happy. ANNOYING.

[But nice…and adorable. .

Kawamura Takashi: 3rd Year, Boy's tennis regular.

What I think about him: WOAH, talk about split personality. I THOUGHT I WAS BAD.

[He's okay I guess.

Inui Sadaharu: 3rd Year, Ex-Boy's tennis regular. Ryoma took his spot! D

What I think about him: He is so freaky…just plain odd. KEEP AWAY.

[What is this 'Inui Juice' they keep warning me about?

Momoshiro Takeshi: 2nd Year, Boy's tennis regular.

What I think about him: He is a pig, but entertaining to be around. RYOMAS FRIEND.

[I guess I could be nice, after all he is good to Ryoma.

Kaidoh Kaoru: 2nd Year, Boy's tennis regular.

What I think about him: He hisses a lot. Very 'manly' but kind, I can tell. I LIKE.

[I want to know more about him…hehehe.

I closed my journal, now known as Bob, and put it in it's hiding place. I turned off my lights and headed to bed. Before I drifted to sleep I sighed.

"I am surrounded by idiots!" I screamed.