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The practice matches started off with the doubles; Seigaku's golden pair against Gakuto Mukahi and Oshitari Yuushi. At the last game, Kikumaru played them but Oishi ran into some trouble on the way to the game so Momoshiro went in his place. Kikumaru and Momoshiro won against them but how would the Golden Pair do? I believe in their strength but you know never what can happen in a game of tennis.

"Gambatte~! Kikumaru-Sempai, Oishi-Sempai!" I cheered. They both smiled at me and Kikumaru flashed me a wink with a peace sign. I looked over to their opponents and frowned. I remembered they were strong opponents. Even though it's only a practice match, I don't want us to lose. As the game played on, I couldn't help but be entertained with Kikumaru's and Gakuto's acrobatic tennis. It's so funny to watch them do leaps and backflips as they rally the ball.

"Onii-san, I'm going to get a drink from the vending machine, do you want anything?" I asked getting up, the thirst finally getting to me.

"Ponta." Ryoma overheard and interrupted. I blush and nodded, I couldn't really say no the baby of the team.

"No I'm fine. I have my water bottle with me." Syusuke declined before turning his attention to Ryoma.

"Echizen…. My sister is not your servant. Don't take advantage of her like that, ne?" Fuji smiled but Ryoma felt the malice coming off of it. He nodded and mumbled an apology.

"She offered anyways…Sister complex weirdo." He grumbled.

"Did you say something Echizen?" Fuji smiled and for a split second, Ryoma swore he heard the sound of sharpening knives.

I stood in front of the vending machine, contemplating what drink I wanted. There were so many choices in front of me. Do I want coffee? Or Juice? Maybe flavored water? I decided on juice. Now the trouble is what kind of juice. There's apple juice, orange, juice and peach juice. Peach juice sounds really nice right now. I inserted the money and picked up a can of ponta and peach juice. I smiled at my decision. When I came back to the tennis courts, I gave Ryoma his ponta and sat down next to Syusuke.

"How's the match?" I asked sipping on some juice.

"Good, they're pretty much evenly matched right now" He responded with his ever-present smile. I reached into my pocket to grab my phone to send a message to Ayano but my pocket was empty. I searched around my seat and in my bag but still no phone. I hit my forehead, cursing at myself. I must have forgotten in at the vending machine.

"I'll be right back. I think I left my phone back at the vending machine." I quickly jogged over there again. When I arrived, there was a guy standing in front of it. When I looked closer, it was the same guy that I locked eyes with earlier. I'm way to embarrassed and scared to approach him. So I decided to wait until he was gone before I can grab my phone on the ground next to the machine. Just my luck, he noticed my phone on the ground and pick it up himself. He flipped it up to reveal a picture of Syusuke and I smiling. I saw him pout at the picture and he pocketed my phone. He's trying to steal my phone!

"H-hey! That's my p-phone!" I revealed myself to him and stuttered out the words. I could tell my face was becoming redder by the second. I couldn't help it. I rarely confront anyone, especially a guy. I could see that I'm not the only one getting red. He should be embarrassed. I just caught him in the act.

"I wasn't trying to steal it, I swear. I wanted a drink and found this on the ground. I opened it to see who it could belong to. When I saw the picture of you and your boyfriend, I knew it was yours. I was going to return to you, I swear." He explained calmly with a slight ting of red on his cheeks.

"He's not my boyfriend. He's my big brother." I pouted, shyly kicking the ground. The thought of my brother and I as a couple is too embarrassing.

"Your brother. I see." His smile with his eyes brightening up. I couldn't help but think how attractive this guy is. I took a second to take more notice of his silver hair and stall stature. He had to be at least a good foot taller than me. He noticed me eyeing him up and down and blushed hard. "My name is Ootori Choutaro." He introduced himself.

"Fuji Rina." I politely responded. He's such a gentleman. I mentally took note. We found ourselves moving our conversation to the nearby bench. Ootori is a really great person to talk with. I felt so comfortable with him, which is strange because I never get comfortable being around a guy, especially someone I literally just met a few minutes before. The only other guys I'm comfortable handling a conversation with is Syusuke and Yuuta. There are so many interesting points about Ootori. For one, he loves to play the piano. He is also a really great friend; he seems to greatly admire his doubles partner. He couldn't stop talking about how hardworking and great his partner is. The way his eyes light when he's talking about the piano and tennis is so attractive.

"Handsome…." I said under my breath. Everything about this guy is handsome. Not as handsome and great at my big brother but there's something about Ootori that's pulling me towards him. I want to learn more about him. He suddenly stopped talking and covered his face with his hand. He's blushing hard right now. I think he just heard what I said about him. I turned away from him and covered my face in the same manner. I can't believe I said that out loud. I want to run away from him but my legs couldn't bring themselves to get up. My mind is telling me to run far away from him but my body still wants to be near him.

"OI! Choutaro! Where you been! Our match is about to start." I remember this guy as his partner from the last game Seigaku and Hyotei played. They defeated Inui and Kaidoh. Oh! We're still having a practice game! I suddenly remembered and darted off to where Syusuke is. I bet he's worried sick about where I am.

"Wait, Fuji-san!" I heard Ootori calling after me but Syusuke is much more important to me.

"Developing a little crush on the little Seigaku girl?" Shishido elbowed Ootori's ribs and walked back to the tennis courts.

Since I ran all the way back, I arrived before the Silver pair did.

"Rina, where have you been? I've been worried sick about you." Syusuke ran over to me and hugged me tightly. I felt as peace with his affection.

"Gomen ne Onii-san. I lost track of time." I apologized, snuggling closer to his chest. I hate making Syusuke sad. It's one of the worst possible feeling to have for me. "Really, I'm sorry!" I pulled a little away from him and pouted with small tears brimming around my eyes.

"Aww, Rina. I know you'll never do any wrong. You're my perfect little sister." Syusuke rubbed my head affectionately.

"Onii-San, you're the best!" I hugged him tighter. Unbeknownst to me, Ootori and Shishido, along with everyone, else witnessed our sibling love. Shishido shook his head and patted Ootori on the back.

"Sorry man, the girl you're crushing on has a bad case of a brother complex." Ootori clenched his fist and stared determinedly at Syusuke and I. Syusuke looked up at him with eyes open and a deadly smile. Making sure I wasn't looking, Syusuke wagged his finger towards Ootori while shaking his no as a warning to stay away from her. Unfortunately for Fuji, unlike the other boys he scared away from asking out his sister, Ootori isn't going to back down so easily. The moment he locked eyes with Rina, he felt a strange pull towards her. He wants to know more about her.