Shuu-kun: Tezuka, when are the new regulars getting their jerseys?

Mitsu-nii: Some time this Friday. * stonily *

Shuu-kun: I see... I look forward to it * smiles and cleans camera lenses *

Mitsu-nii: Fuji, are you planning something?

Shuu-kun: Nope. Not at all * denial *

Alya: Scary...

Shuu-kun: Besides us, shouldn't you do the disclaimer? * smiles evilly *

Alya: H-hai! Alya does not own any of the great guys here other than Melody, Angel and Mitsuka!


7 - Seigaku Jersey

It was a Friday, and its been such a long time, after the ranking matches, and deeming the regulars, when we were finally told by Tezuka Buchou that the jerseys were ready for collection. As he said it during the debriefs after practice, the new regular decided to immediately go collect his after we were dismissed.

" Ryoma-kun, you'd collect yours right after this right?" I whispered at him.

" Of course." he smirked.

" Melody, Angel and Mitsuka, you'll also have to get your jerseys. They looks similar to the original jersey, but its slightly different, over the left breast where usually our 'Seigaku Tennis Club' and your name would be shown, there is another row of words below yours, saying that you are stand ins. But remember, it does not mean that you are inferior to any of the regulars." Tezuka said.

" Hai!" the three girls replied.

" Well, Melody, lets go collect yours after this then. I can't wait," he flashed me a sparkly smile.

" Dismissed," Tezuka called.

Immediately, everyone dispered and went their own ways to their lockers and changed to go home. As for Ryoma and Mitsuka, they just grabbed their bags, and literally dashed out of the locker rooms, extremely excited for their jerseys, with Ryoma still trying to act a little cool, but failing quite terribly.

" Mitsu-nii, is Angel going to get her jersey?" I turned to Tezuka after watching the two dash out.

" She told me she'd be getting hers during the weekends. Maybe tomorrow." he replied still as stone as ever.

" Shuu-nii, are we going to get mine?" I asked.

" Of course, I can't wait to see you in the jersey." he still had his usual smile on his face.

" Let's go then." I said wearing my shoes.

Together, we walked to the jersey shop, and took my jersey.

" Saa, Melody try it on," Shuu-nii said, pointing to the wind breakers, similar to what he was wearing.

" E-en!" I literally sparkled at my new jersey.

Pulling on the wind breaker, I was marvelling at how soft the fabric was and how warm it kept me, then I was suddenly aware that there were shutter sounds in front of me. Looking up, I saw Shuu-nii waving his camera at me.

" Smile," he said.

" Shuu-nii! How can you?" I whined.

" But don't you think you were making such a great face?" he asked playing back the photos he took for me to see, " Don't you agree that you look beautiful?" he asked.

" But-" I protested, but was cut off.

" I wanted to capture this moment," he said with his usual smile still there.

" That means you knew we'd be collecting our jerseys today or you wouldn't have brought your camera along!" the truth came to light to me.

" Of course. I had asked Tezuka a few days ago, and he told me without hesitating," Shuu-nii pinched my nose which made me go red in the face.

" Shuu-nii!" I grumbled.

" Okay, okay, I'll join you in the photo okay?" he relented.

" That's much better." I smiled.

Standing beside me, he placed the camera in front of the both of us, with his finger on the shutter button.

" Ready, one, two, three!" he said.

Before I knew it, I felt Shuu-nii's soft lips press hard against my cheeks and the shutters went click. Immediately, I turned red all the way to my ears, and grumbled again, complaining that he was teasing me.

" Sorry, I can't help it," he smiled and played back the photo we had just taken, " We really look like some young couple don't we?" he asked, showing it to me.

" In your dreams. I'm only thirteen." I said.

" Hmm? I'm waiting." he glomped me, making it hard to walk.

" Shuu-nii! Don't do this! You're heavy!" I complained.

" Eh~~ I'm lazy to walk home now. Shall we call the chauffeur?" he asked.

" No, we're walking home." I said, pulling him off.

Instead, he came in front of me, and placed his face three centimeters away from mine, " Kiss me and I'll walk." he said.

" Eh?" I asked.

" Kiss me," he repeated, " You don't want to?" he asked looking a little dejected.

" F-fine!" I replied and gave him a little peck on the cheek before turning all red in the face, all the way until my ears.

" Melody, you're so cute." he said.

" You're so mean! Teasing me forever," I complained.

" That's why you're so cute." he kissed me on my forehead before taking my hand to walk home.

In the rustling bushes behind us, Inui, Kikumaru, Momoshiro and Kaidoh hid, watching us with mischeivious smiles plastered to their faces, except for Kaidoh who was getting rather shy.


Omake

Shuu-kun: Minna, I know you're there.

Melody: Eh?

Kikumaru: Ahh! Our cover was broken nyaa~ * pouts *

Inui: What an interesting conversation you just had there Fuji, I've got new information on you now * smiles maniacally, pushing up glasses *

Shuu-kun: Minna, that was just an act just now. * smiles *

Inui, Kikumaru, Kaidoh, Momoshiro: * flips and falls on the ground *

Melody: Eh? * still lost *

Alya: As expected of Shuu-kun... * sighes * Reviews are a nod nod! :)