A/U- Hey people! I am so, so sorry that the last chapter just went up. For whatever reason, when I put it up last week there was a glitch. Oh well, it's up and that's all that matters. P.S. I'm trying out a new format- so tell me if you like it, okay? Enjoy this chapter!
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Previously:
Ryoma looked down at the boy he fell on top of. He was about Ryoma's size but maybe a couple of inches taller and he had short, well-kept hair that had an ashy blue tint to it. The most intiuging part of his appearance though was the eye patch that covered his right eye- his left eye- a startling shade of blue. -The boy grabbed his outstretched hand and Ryoma felt an electric jolt run threw him as their hands touched.
"Pleasure to meet you Ryoma, my name is Ciel, Ciel Phantomhive."
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Chapter 3- Meet the Team
'Ciel Phantomhive? Why does that name sound familiar and what was that feeling that passed through me just now?'
Ryoma shook his head in hopes of clearing away his thoughts. "Um, yeah, it's nice to meet you too."
'Well this is awkward, at least the other regulars weren't here to see this or they would never let me live this down. Oh no I'm late to practice!'
"Sorry to run off, but I'm really late . I guess I'll see you around. Bye!"
Ryoma started to dash off, but a firm grip on his arm kept him in place. He turned and followed the hand to Ciel's smiling face.
"I hate to be a bother, but would you mind telling me where the tennis courts are? I was actually headed there until you, well, ran into me."
'Why is he coming to the courts, he doesn't even have a bag.' As if reading Ryoma's thoughts, Ciel explained,
"Oh, I forgot my tennis gear at my house today because I was in a rush, but I still need to check in with Couch Ryuzaki today and I was hoping to check out the team."
'Well I guess that makes sense. Oh man, bochan is going to run me to death!'
"Yeah, - wait,no! I'm going there too so you can just follow me, but hurry up we need to get there as soon as possible."
And with that Ryoma took off without another glance in Ciel's direction. Ciel on the other hand had no trouble catching up to him and kept pace while they ran. As the courts came to view, Ciel thought to himself.
'Hm, I wonder what Sebastian is up to right now? Most likely playing with some cat. Tch, after all these years he still adores those stupid things. Oh well, I suppose it can't be helped. I hope he has already taken care of the errands I asked him to run for me. I need something to keep me entertained while we're here, or perhaps someone.'
With that last thought Ciel glanced back at Ryoma.
'Perhaps this place won't be so boring after all.'
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Ryoma rushed into the locker room to change as Ciel waited outside for him. Ryoma threw on his practice uniform as quick as he could while he thought over Ciel's random appearance.
'What a strange exchange student- I wonder where he's from. He speaks perfect English, but not like any I've ever heard and his accent is strange too.
Ryoma paused for a moment.
Huh, it was kind of strange that he had to come here too seeing as he didn't have any tennis gear and he was heading in the opposite direction- but then again, he did say that he had left his stuff at home and that he didn't know where the courts were, but I just can't shake the thought that this is more than just a coincidence.
Ryoma shook off the direction of his thoughts.
'Well in any case, I better go outside and get the running over with- I wonder how many laps bochan will make me run?'
Ryoma opened the door with his racket in hand and found himself face to face with Ciel again.
"Excuse me Ryoma;"
Ciel spoke up in English.
"I was wondering if you could introduce me to everyone? I'm not exactly sure who to talk to about joining tennis club. I hope I'm not being a bother, it's just that I feel a bit shy because I don't speak Japanese that well and I'm afraid I'll say the wrong thing."
Ciel said this with his head bent in a sheepish manor, but Ryoma thought he saw Ciel smirk for a second before it was gone.
"Uh sure, follow me. By now everyone should be here."
Ryoma waited for Ciel to start following him.
'Wow, I completely forgot that he was speaking English this whole time. Maybe I should cut him a break; I know how it feels to move countries. Well here goes nothing'
Ryoma opened the gate for Ciel and stepped in behind him. As they entered the courts everything fell silent except for the last bounces of forgotten balls.
'Well this isn't awkward at all.'
"H-hey everyone,"
Ryoma started.
"This is Ciel Phantomhive. He is planning on joining the tennis club."
Ryoma turned to Ciel.
"And Ciel, this is the tennis club."
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Soooo, how was it? I know it's practically the same as before, but I did do a bit of sprucing and such and so and it was quite sensical with my new chapters- so hey, I'm happy! Anywho I just want to say how much I appreciate all of you who still read this and my dear, sweet editor who hasn't blown up at me- yet :) See you all next time!
