Author's note: So here's the chapter 3! I hope you guys enjoy this! Also, check out my other fic entitled "Maybe this time, love won't end." With our beloved Naniwa's speed star and an OC. Unlike this one, it would be a little heartbreaking story. Thank you!
Disclaimer: I do not own PoT.
Chapter 3:
Yukimura sat there on his seat as he watched his classmates prepare for the festival, his duty would be tomorrow so there shouldn't be a problem today. Shifting his gaze to the clock, there's still 3 hours left before Hana would arrive; he actually couldn't wait to show her their school's famous garden – knowing that they both share the same love for flowers. He got up and headed to his friend's classroom, Sanada. Upon seeing who just came to the said classroom, Sanada let out a sigh and got up from his seat to head to Yukimura.
"Is there something you need?" He asked.
"Hmm, not really. I'm just here to pass some time. Oh right, I want you to call the team. I want you guys to meet my friend from the other school." He smiled benevolently which made Sanada blink.
"Friend? If you say so then. However, why am I the one who has to call the team?" Sanada said, crossing his arms.
Yukimura then placed a hand on his chin, his smile never leaving lips however – the smile just got a bit sharper just like his eyes. "Sanada, you've got some nerve."
With that, Sanada twitched – clenching his fists. "O-Okay. I'll do it." The male can just never refuse his friend, especially when he's showing that intimidating smile; no one knows what Yukimura is capable of. Yukimura's smile returned to being cheerful once again, sparkles appearing around his countenance. "I'm counting on you, Sanada."
A few hours passed by and finally, the said time arrived. Yukimura, along with the team waited in front of the school gates. Yukimura wore his smile as he waited while the others are getting slightly impatient and some are curious how Yukimura's friend look like.
"He's probably like Yukimura-buchou." The others whispered.
"Yeah. He's probably good at tennis and handsome too." Some assumed.
Many people from other schools are arriving already and some tennis club members started pointing at some male, assuming they are Yukimura's said friend. Yukimura just let them assume what they want and just crossed his arms as he waited patiently. Sanada and Yanagi who stood beside him asked. "Is he really going to arrive?" Sanada asked, closing his eyes as he leaned against a wall. "87. 14% that he will arrive if he's Yukimura's friend." Yanagi said, scribbling on his notebook as he did so. Meeting Yukimura's friend from other school would be a good data; especially if that friend of his is good at tennis too.
"Yukimura-san!" A female shouted from afar which caught the Rikkai's tennis club's attention. Did that girl just called Yukimura? No, that's impossible. She's probably pertaining to another Yukimura for Yukimura is actually a common name. A sandy-haired female with crimson orbs then stopped in front of Yukimura, panting and breathing heavily from running.
"Sorry I'm late!" Hana exclaimed wearing her Seishun gakuen uniform; her cheeks tinted bright red and even got darker when she found stares from a bunch of male.
The tennis club members just stared at the female, wide-eyed. So…Yukimura's friend is a girl?! They screamed inwardly at this unexpected moment. They all thought that it would be a normal looking male who's so good at tennis, however, there stood in front of them is a fragile girl. Who knew Yukimura would have a cute friend like her?
"Could it be.. she's Yukimura-buchou's girlfriend!?" Some of them exclaimed and started whispering to each other for this is really unexpected turn of events. Beside Yukimura, Sanada who's also currently surprised suddenly exclaimed. "Tarundoru!" It made everyone silent for a moment. "This is Yukimura's friend. It doesn't matter if it's female or a male." Yanagi's lips slowly curled up to a small smile, thinking that this is even more interesting and he has to write it down.
Yukimura chuckled slightly and stood in front of his team to introduce the girl. "Everyone, this is my friend, Kiyoshi-san. She studies in Seishun Gakuen. Treat her nicely." He said with his threatening smile like be-rude-or-you-run-laps-for-the-rest-of-your-life. Hana was slightly taken aback because she's not really used to having a lot of people's attention on her, however, she found this a nice chance to make friends and learn how to socialize more.
"M-My name is Kiyoshi Hana! It's nice to meet all of Yukimura-san's friends!" She exclaimed, bowing in front of them. They thought that she was cute, blushing and stuttering like that then they started introducing themselves one by one. After the introduction, everyone parted so they could enjoy the festival.
"Kiyoshi-san, allow me to be your tour-guide for today. I'm the one who invited you here after all." Yukimura stated, smiling benevolently at the female.
"H-Hai! I'll be in your care then." Hana giggled slightly and stated walking with Yukimura. The maiden from Seishun Gakuen then noticed that several girls are giving her stares. Not just stares.. but sharp ones. The captain finally noticing that she's feeling slightly uncomfortable, Yukimura stared at her for a while before his lips curved up to a smile once again. "Kiyoshi-san, do you want to eat something? Don't worry, I'll treat you." He offered and earned a nod from the female. They headed to a takoyaki stand and sat down for a bit. Kiyoshi then took a small bite of her takoyaki, heat rising up to her cheeks.
"I-It's delicious!" She exclaimed; it's not always that she gets to eat takoyaki.
Chuckling, Yukimura then took a bite of his takoyaki – nodding in agreement. "Right? It's Rikkai's special takoyaki after all." Hana smiled and looked around. "What is your class doing, Yukimura-san?" She asked. "Café, cosplay café." He responded while sipping on his drink. "Waah, who will you be cosplaying?" Hana asked excitedly. "A general from Edo period. It's pretty exciting."
"Ehh.. I want to see you dressed like that." Pouting, Hana stated.
Dark-blue orbs blinked a few times as before replying. "I won't wear it today though." He responded which made him earn another pout from the girl. Thinking of a way through this, he stood up. "Let's go then." He said with a smile. "Where..?" She asked, curiosity lingering through her crimson orbs. Hana just followed the Child of God to his classroom; Yukimura then told her to wait outside for a bit and she just nodded - leaning against a wall and stared at her feet as she waited. Blinking in surprise, Hana noticed that a few feet stopped in front of her; it was from unknown girls who are sending her glares.
"I…Is there something wrong?" She asked, trembling slightly.
"Who are you and why are you with Yukimura-sama?" The girl with blonde hair asked, her face completely covered with make-up.
"E-Eh..? H-He invited me—" She was cut-off when the girl placed a hand against the door behind Hana, gaining attention from the people around them.
Hana just closed her eyes tight, trembling but she gathered her courage and was about to reply when the door slid open; her back was now leaning against someone's chest and she felt a strong arm wrapped around her shoulder.
"What's going on here?" There stood Yukimura in his general costume; wearing his usual smile. "I'm General Yukimura as you girls can see." He added then sent the girls a sharp gaze. Hana could feel the heat rise up to her cheeks and it turned to perfect hues of pink. Tempted to look at Yukimura's demeanor – she slowly lifted her head and tilted it to the side to get a better view. That was when she felt how her face got even hotter. He looked really.. handsome.
The girls froze for a bit and ran away, which made the captain of the tennis club blink several times. "Eh? I guess I pulled my general act right then? Since they looked scared and all." Yukimura chuckled but noticed that the girl in his arm is completely uncomfortable which made him smile, releasing the female. Hana let out a sigh as he released her but her face remained red as she faced him, staring at him from head to toe. "Y-You look really good in that, Yukimura-san! It really suits you!" She exclaimed, slightly clapping her hands.
"Really? Thank you." Yukimura smiled; he looked at himself too and gave a satisfactory smile. The people's eyes are now on him, some girls screaming while some are starting to take pictures of him; the blue-haired boy just smiled at the attention he's receiving and just let them.
After the exhausting event, Yukimura changed and decided to show Hana the rooftop garden. "Hey, let's go to the rooftop garden now." He offered, his smile still plastered on his lips. Hana responded with a cheerful nod and followed Yukimura, now heading upstairs at the rooftop garden. When he opened the door, Hana's eyes widened. It revealed a somehow magical place filled with flowers and even a fountain. She couldn't believe that such a thing is possible for a rooftop. It was a really breathtaking sight.
Hana quickly ran inside the rooftop, her eyes widening even more as her blush deepened. Yukimura watched her in amusement as he sat beside her; telling her the name of the flowers and the history of each flowers. Hana just nodded as she listened the whole time, carefully stroking the petals.
After touring her around the rooftop, they sat on the bench. "Yukimura-san, thank you for today. It must troublesome." She sent him an apologetic smile which made her earn a slight frown from Yukimura.
"Silly. Why would I invite you if it's troublesome. I hope you could visit again. Oh and the tour's not done yet, I want to show you our tennis courts." Hana couldn't help but smile at Yukimura's kindness; thinking of a way to repay him. The female just followed the captain to the tennis courts.
The courts are currently empty for it is the day of the festival, Hana looked around – completely amused because they have a lot of courts and the space is really wide. Unlike in Seishun Gakuen, there are a lot of courts too but not like the ones at Rikkai. That was when a thought popped out of Hana's mind. "Oh that's right! Yukimura-san, can you go to our school festival too?" She asked, hoping that Yukimura would take her offer so she could repay him. Blinking several times, the male nodded accompanied with a serene smile. "When is it?" He added. "Hmm.. it will start tomorrow and the last day would be Friday." Hana responded, gazing upwards as she started thinking.
"I'll visit there on the last day then. 3:00 PM. Is that okay?" Yukimura asked.
Hana nodded in agreement. "You can bring your team too! I don't have any friends or rooftop garden to show you there though.." Her last words were barely audible as her lips turned to a slight frown.
"I will bring them then. We'll be looking forward to it. It doesn't really matter to us if you introduce us to someone or not; what matters is that we enjoy the festival, yes?" He said, his voice so soothing and gentle like an angel. Staring at him for a while, Hana nodded happily and sent him one genuine smile.
"Thank you for today, Yukimura-san! I really had fun!" She exclaimed.
The boy just chuckled and sent her a smile too. "I'm glad." Yukimura then walked with her to the station and bid their farewells. It was really nice meeting new friends, Hana thought.