Chapter 4:Ryoma, Go Die!

I'm so sorry for not uploading for the past few days. I was on vacation at Reno and right after that I started high school! That's right I'm a freshman lol. Well I'll probably upload on weekends now.

I'm starting to like this story but I think I don't explain the plot very well. Sakuno's past will be revealed soon, I just wanna develop Ryoma and Sakuno's relationship just a little bit. Oh yeah I should explain a few things.

".." This is normal talking

"Herpderp." This is thoughts about the past.

Okay let's get started. Discalimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis.

Sakuno's POV

Once we got back home, I felt all the energy left in me disappear. "Uwah…So tired..and all I did today was listen to sensei babble all day… But he did make us take a test and take notes…Uwah…"

And here comes Ryoma with his regular "Hn."

I sighed. "Where's Karupin?" I glanced around and spot the little feline. As I walked towards him I noticed something green behind him. When Karupin moved away from me, I saw what it was. It was my stuffed animal Kerro, except, he was in pieces now. "K-K-Kerro.." I held him in my shaking hands.

"That ugly thing has a name? I gave it to Karupin earlier to keep him occupied. Looks like it did." Ryoma said behind me without even a trail of guilty.

That's it! I could take it anymore! "RYOMA NO BAKA!"

Ryoma shot me an annoyed look. He looked so agitated. "Oi why the hell are you yelling so loud?"

"You ruined Kerro!" My eyes were getting watery and my face was on full heat blast.

"So? That thing was stupid anyways."

My anger was getting bigger. He didn't even care! "It wasn't stupid! It was important to me!"

He turned to look at me. "Shut up, Ryuzaki. You giving me a headache with your annoying yelling. That toy was important to you? How immature and childish. Grow up already."

My chest hurt by how nonchalant he was and how hurtful his words were. His words stung me as if my skin was burning. And this is where the waterworks start. I threw a pillow at his face which of course he caught before it hit him. "R-Ryoma…. Go die!" I ran to my room and slammed the door shut. Just when I thought we were starting to get along. But I couldn't help but feel that his words were right. Mou Sakuno, you really are a childish, immature, and overemotional baby.

Ryoma's POV

I had a small urge to smack my head against the wall, repeatedly. Sigh, I made her cry again. If old hag knew about this, I'd be dead. But, Damn! Did I really have to feel guilty? I ran my hand threw my hair. "Che.." It was already this late. I walked to my door then glimpsed at the room across from mine. I could hear the faint cries behind that door. I sighed in slight exhaustion.

I knocked on her door lightly. "Oi Ryuzaki.."

I heard a quiet, "Go away, Ryoma.."

I felt the ends of my mouth tug down. I decided to solve this problem tomorrow. I opened the door to my room and crashed on the bed. I better think of something or the old hag or worse the senpeis will hear of this. I really didn't want to die early.

I woke up to loud knocking at the front door. Mmph, wouldn't Ryuzaki have answered the door by now? Oh that's right she locked herself up in her room. I groaned then got out of bed to answer the nuisance at the door.

"What do you want?" I said as menacingly as I could but that didn't seem to work on this visitor. "Tachibana?" She was in America? Oh yeah I remember hearing Momo dejectedly say that she would be studying in America back when I was in Japan. Heh.

She scowled at me. "Ryoma...Do you know how much you hurt Sakuno-chan!"

I stared blankly at her. Ryuzaki must have called her or something. "Hn…"

I saw her clench her fists, then she pointed a finger at me. "You insensitive brat! Sakuno was so hurt by you! And you won't even do anything to say you're sorry! Sakuno was given that stuff animal by her grandmother when she was little!"

I stayed silent. How would I know that the old hag gave that to her? I guess I really have to do something… Hold on, was I feeling guilty? No way, I'm sure it's just the fear I would be feeling if the others heard about this. Yeah, that's right.

Tachibana continued to glare at me. "Hmph! Well I'm going to take Sakuno-chan out today. You better reflect on what you have done or I'll tell Ryuzaki-sensei or the Senpeis!"

I shivered. Fuji's been influencing the Tachibana siblings too much. What should I do? Dammit, I didn't want to die yet! I heard a door open. Afterwards Ryuzaki came out with her head down. "Ryoma? I heard someone yelling… Oh Ann-chan is here." She raised her head and smiled. Baka, anyone could tell she was pushing herself. Was that stuffed animal that important to her? Or did I got too far last night?

Tachibana walked up to Ryuzaki. "Are you alright, Sakuno-chan? I told you last night that we will be hanging out today. So let's go, okay? My car is outside."

Ryuzaki nodded. "Ah, hold on Ann-chan, I need to get ready. You can wait outside the building I won't take long." Then she turned around and closed her door quietly.

Tachibana marched across the room towards the door. When she was at the doorstep she scowled harshly again. "You better do something to show you're sorry to her!" Then she stomped out the room.

I collapsed on the coach just thinking what I should do. A small part of me didn't care really but there was something bigger inside me saying I had to fix this. But what could I do? I never had to deal with this sort of problem.

While I was sidetracked by my thoughts, Ryuzaki opened the door to her room. I looked at her and I knew I was staring. She looked cute in that outfit but it wasn't the same Ryuzaki if she wasn't grinning like the idiot she was. And yes I can admit she is cute….but only in my head.

"I'll be on my way Ryoma..Ano, if you need me to buy something call my cellphone." She said to me without even looking at me.

"U-Un.." Was all I could say despite my inside protests of wanting to take her out myself. Just to apologize, nothing else.

She walked out the door, leaving quietly. That whole time my eyes couldn't leave her. I knew I had to do something to get that naïve girl to start smiling again. A frown certainly didn't fit her face. I got off my butt, took a shower, ate food and feed Karupin, grabbed the so called "Kerro", then left the place.

Sakuno's POV

Ann-chan took me to a café named "Cocoa, Cookies and Coffee.", that was a few blocks away from the condo. I felt bad that I wasn't socializing with Ann-chan but she didn't seem to mind. The waitress found us a table, asked us what we wanted to drink then gave us our menus.

When the waitress came back she gave u our drinks and we told her our orders. I answered her dejectedly.

"Oh, Is it boyfriend trouble?" The waitress asked.

Ann laughed and I flailed my hands in defense. "N-No! Nothing like that!"

She looked at me. "Hmm, well alright. I'll be back with you're orders soon."

I sighed in relief and played with the straw in my drink timidly. Then I noticed that Ann-chan was frowning at me. "Sakuno-chan, I know something like this wouldn't make you so gloomy, so what's wrong? Are you that upset with Ryoma?"

I grinned weakly. "Ano, I'm not mad at him. And I really feel bad for yelling at him. He didn't know that it was mine. I really shouldn't have lashed out at Ryome. The truth is, despite what happened last night, he's been pretty patience with me…" Tiny beads of water started to form in the corners of my eyes.

"You're giving me a headache…How immature and childish…Grow up already..."

Usually his insults don't impact me very hard. Maybe because this time the words he spoke were true. I quickly wiped my eyes. "B-but I shouldn't feel so sad right? I mean, you even decided to take me out. Thank you, Ann-chan I'm feeling better than last night." I wasn't lying, I was starting to feel better. But I had to think of something to do to make it up for yelling at Ryoma.

"Go die!"

Mou, Sakuno! Did you have to say something so mean? Sure Ryoma had his half of insults but he's naturally unkind and aggressive. Sigh, he probably hates my guts right now…

Ann-chan studied me, I smiled halfheartedly. At least I wasn't completely faking this time. The waitress arrived with our food. Ann got a Green Macha cake while I got chocolate roll cake. I took a bite and was impressed immediatly. It wasn't too sweet or too bitter and the texture of the cake was soft and fluffy. "It's good..."

Ann-chan beamed happily. "Right? I knew you'd like it here. And I heard this place is hiring too."

I immediately perked up. "Really? Obaa-chan said I should try and get a job since I might be staying here for a while."

We finished our food a few moments later. I asked for an application then we left. As we were walking and talking, I saw a street vendor who was selling traditional Japanese sweets. Oh, Ryoma would love these! "Ano, Ann-chan Wait here." I ran towards the man and ordered some rice cakes. After that, I went back to Ann-chan. "Sorry, but I wanted to buy Rice cakes for Ryoma."

Ann-chan studied me for a few seconds then smirked. Uh oh. "Ara? Sakuno-chan, since when have your feelings come back for him huh?"

After hearing her question, my face was feeling hot. "W-What! I-I didn't say anything like that! I just wanted to get him something so he won't be mad at me!"

"Haaah? But, the way you talk about him gives me a different impression."

I stayed quiet and thought about Ryoma. Was it true? Had I fallen for those yellow piercing eyes again? That messy but unique style of hair? Haha NO. NOT EVER. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN.

Ann's voice brought me out of my thoughts. "Sakuno-chan~ you didn't deny it. So you do like him!"

My face started to get warm and red again. "A-Ann-chan! I don't!"

The smirk on her face still didn't falter. "Alright I'll believe you for now. Haha, come on it's still early. Let's go to the mall." Then she took my arm and dragged me to the car.

After our fun time at the mall the sun had already set and Ann dropped me off home. I hesitated while opening the door. I didn't really want to see Ryoma yet. But before I could turn the nob, I felt something being placed on my head. I touched it and took it off, it was a white cap.

"Oi Ryuzaki, how long are you going to wait in front of the door. I'm tired." So Ryoma wasn't inside. He was behind me. I turned around slowly to look at him. His piercing stare made it hard for me to look at him. I felt the heat in my face increase. I couldn't move from that spot.

"…" Mou Sakuno, say something!

I heard his boyish sigh. "Here." He tossed me a small shopping bag. His action forced me to look at him questionably. He yawned and moved pass me to open the door. I followed him in then looked inside the bag. I found Kerro all fixed as if he was brand new. But that wasn't the only thing there, there was also another stuffed animal, it was a bear, and an animal themed phone charm. My eyes grew wide. "Eh?"

"Don't 'Eh' just accept it, Baka." He said. He lightly put his fist on my head.

I rubbed the spot where he hit me. I didn't get him. And I didn't get why he would do this. Still, I wanted to jump up and down like a kid who just got a new toy. I was confused however full of joy! He cared, at least a little. I felt my body move on its own then I hugged him. "T-Thank you, Ryoma!" …Hold on..Oh no, I just hugged him! He's probably going to feel awkward or mad! I could tell he was shocked since he didn't move for a good few seconds. After, I felt two arms encircle my body. H-He was hugging back! This is so unlike him. His body was warm, it made me feel safe and secure. A few seconds later he pulled me off of him.

"Alright, Everyone's forgiven. Now make me dinner." He demanded with the same impassive expression.

I pouted then laughed, "Hai, Hai." Ryoma walked over to the coach and played with Karupin. I strolled over to the kitchen to start cooking. I peeked over my shoulder to steal a glance at Ryoma. He made so stressed at times but at the same time he can get rid of any troubled thoughts I have. I feel warm whenever I'm near him. Hehe, maybe my feelings were coming back for him, but just a little!

Hehe, Chapter 4 done! Thank you for reading and I hope you liked it! I would really appreciate if you Review. It encourages me to write more. Oh yeah I want to credit some of my reviewers.

sakurapetal14, Deathly Hester, Sweet Razzberry, and Shunrei Ryuzaki

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