I just want to thank everyone for reading my works. At first, I'm a little bit hesitant to post anything here. Blame my confidence! Ha ha ha! I'm flattered of the fact that someone bothered to read them. It's been my hobby to weave stories since I was younger. They tend to be my little siblings' and cousins' bedtime stories. I didn't realize that they were enjoying it. Then came high school where my works became in demand due to some English project. Once college hit, I laid low. Losing confidence as time goes by.

I wanna learn more. I wanna share more and I wanna be more creative. My philosophy is : "I should like what I do and let others decide if they like it too."

Reading has been my vice since and writing became fascinating for me. I just hope that these works fascinate, intrigue and has caught your attention more.

When I posted my stories, I have never dreamed that people will read, favorite and even comment on them. Good or not so good comments are always welcome, at least I'll know what not to do.

I have to apologize for not updating sooner. Work is just taking up my time. I'm so sorry. I just hope I can make it up to you once I started to write again.

My friends are telling me to add a new platform. But I'm still gonna think about it.

So, without further much ado, I'll give you the next chapter.

*sakura21cherrie*

Chapter 4:

Ryoma has been taking care of her for a week now. She doesn't want to admit it yet but she's getting used to it. But every encounter that they have ends up in an uproar of teasing and insults. Sakuno now know that the one person who she'd adore most can bring out feelings of hate and disgust.

Ryoma, on the other hand, was enjoying every bit of their interactions. She didn't realize how she'd affected him. Well let's just say that seeing her fuming or embarrassed was just too cute to pass. Yeah, I know. Ryoma has a fancy for cute things - one cute woman for that matter.

He has been very thoughtful though. He never forgot to remind her to eat or drink her vitamins. She's slowly getting back to her old self, everyone noticed. And all their senpais had one thought, Ryoma and Sakuno are good for each other.

***

Ryoma was getting bored. It has been a week since he'd played tennis. Well, he kinda forgot the sport for awhile since his mind was occupied by a lovely brunette. He wants to stretch his muscles and play a little. Sakuno was at her cafe and he wants to play with her. Not minding being seen in the public, since he technically ran off from the pro, he went out with his tennis bag.

Adorned in a red jacket, a white Ralph Lauren shirt and black cargo shorts, he went out of the Ryuzaki residence. Wearing his infamous cap and some rubber shoes he started to walk towards Sakuno's cafe, The Sweet Twists. He knew that she will protest in every step of the way yet deep inside him he knew that she'll give in, he hope so.

Ryoma reached the cafe in 15 minutes. And before he entered the cafe he saw her manning the register as she animatedly talked to an old lady. She had a lovely smile in her face. A smile she never gave him since he arrived. The old lady must have said something because she blushed. She looked healthier now. That's good.

He decided to come in when he saw that she was free of customer. The moment he entered the cafe, he was greeted by the scent of coffee and some other sweet smelling spices. He scanned the place and it was half full. Good. At least she'd had time for him. He saw her at the register writing something on her notebook.

She was simply enticing. And he was swooped. Then and there he knew that he had to have this girl come hell or high waters. He didn't notice that all females in the cafe were sighing dreamily as he pass them. His eyes were only focused on her and no one can take it away.

***

Sakuno was busy writing new recipies on her notebook at the cafe's register when she notices the audible sighing of all the females in the cafe. She didn't bother to look on who the person was until someone screamed.

"Oh my! That's Ryoma-sama!" a fangirl screeched in excitement.

Ryoma-sama.

She stiffened at the name. No way he's here. There's just no way.

Even if she told herself not to look up, her body seemed to be on autopilot. Her head slowly moved up and she was greeted by an amused cat-like eyes. the pile of fangirls are not thickening and it was almost starting a brawl for some of the girls. She saw that even her helpers has hearts in their eyes as they stared at the tennis prince.

She started to panic when the crowed had built up outside of the cafe. The girls are actually screaming their hearts out now.

"I love you, Ryoma-sama!" someone screamed.

But when she looked at the crowd again she found out that Ryoma was just simply staring at her. He wasn't bothered by the crowd as he continue to walk towards the counter.

He turned and went behind the counter until he was standing behind her. Her staffs' eyes went wide and the crowd quieted down.

"Hey," he greeted as he snake an arm around her waist.

"W-what are you doing here?"

He smirked.

"I wanna play tennis."

Sakuno's brows raised in question.

***

'Damn! Does she have to do that? She getting more and more irresistible every minute,' Ryoma painfully thought.

He saw how the fangirls glared at Sakuno and it was getting into him. He didn't mean to drag her into the limelight yet he can't stop himself from pulling her close to his side. Now as he stared at her questioning glare and her cute pout, he can't stop himself in giving him a quick peck on the lips. It earned him a cute blush from the woman in his arms as he smirked.

He hears shocked gasps inside the cafe which started some angry rumblings. He's getting irritated now. He knew he must stop it once and for all.

He stood straight, not letting go of Sakuno's waist.

"I'm not signing any autographs for now since I'm on vacation. My girlfriend and I needs to go now."

He then walked away towards the exit while he manhandled Sakuno.

Stunned was an understatement to what his revelation was.

He dragged her out of the cafe to the street courts. She pushed away from Ryoma the moment they arrived at the courts.

"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!"

A/N

Our little heroine became a Ryoma's little spitfire... Ohoho... I just wanted to make Sakuno someone you can't bully about. Clearly people change... :)

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