7 Days at the Dojo
Chapter 7
AN: This chapter was updated slightly faster. It's a bit shorter because I find it really hard to keep Gin in character. Please tell if Gin is overly OOC and how I can improve.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN PRINCE OF TENNIS
Gin looked out of the window, now it was kind of odd not going to the dojo at 3 and being at home. Fortunately for him he did not have to spend the whole day at home because Shiraishi had called the entire team for a meal(Osamu's paying) at 4. Now it already 3:55, so he figures he should get going, if he wanted to reach there on time.
At the restaurant...
The restaurant Shiraishi had chosen had just opened up recently and so far, the place looked amazing. It was big and airy but also had a nice cozy feel to it.
The coziness reminded Gin of the ice cream cafe, he'd visited yesterday with Sayuri, he inwardly smiled thinking about her outburst, the way her golden eyes had become brighter and the amazing way her hair flew around. Speaking of the red haired girl, he wondered what she was doing today.
"Gin, what's wrong?" Shiraishi asked breaking his train of thought "It's not usual for you to space out." Gin just shrugged, Shiraishi was about probe further, but he was distracted by Kintaro. Honestly even if Shiraishi had managed to ask, Gin had no answer. He never really spaces out, at least not when he's thinking about someone.
He just cleared his mind of all thoughts and concentrated on his food, while half-listening to what his teammates were saying. He glanced out of the window and gazed at the different people walking by. He spotted a couple walking by eating ice cream. Both were eating some oddly coloured ice cream.
The oddness of the ice cream reminded Gin of yesterday, or more importantly Sayuri, with long silky hair, perfect to run his hands through, eyes perfect to look into, and soft, pink lips perfect to ki-.
Gin shook his head, removing himself from that train of thought. "Gin, is something wrong?" Chitose asked, a concerned look on his face. Gin considered telling Chitose but it seemed kind of weird in front of the others. "Chitose-han, can I talk to you later?" he asked "Sure." Chitose replied nonchalantly but curious to find out what was bothering Gin.
Gin attempted to concentrate on his meal, without thinking of Sayuri, for the rest of the time.
Later...
After pigging out Konjiki, Yuuji, and Kintarou left along with Kenya and Zaizen, carrying the currently unconscious Osamu (he had to pay the bill). This left Gin, Chitose and Shiraishi at the table.
"Now Gin, please tell us what's bothering you?" Chitose asked inj his best counsellor way (which wasn't very good.)
"My mind is getting invaded." Gin said bluntly.
"Gin, can you elaborate." Shiraishi asked sweat dropping. Gin quickly filled them in on how Sayuri kept on invading his mind etc. Etc.
After his explanation both Shiraishi and Chitose started to chuckle. "Third patient from our club." Chitose said.
"Patient of what?" Gin asked bluntly.
Shiraishi went dramatic "Of the most common, wonderful disease- Love."
Gin eyes widened, why hadn't he realized it? He'd seen Kenya and Zaizen 'infected' already, he should have recognized the symptoms.
Even though he knew the answer he chose to ask his next question "What should I do now?" he asked.
"Confess." Both Chitose and Shiraishi said simultaneously.
That night...
Sayuri never really took her cell phone with her during father-daughter days, so when she came back it was usual she would have a couple of unread messages. She blushed bright red at the name of the sender and the content of the text.
Dear Sayuri-san
Please meet me at the public park tomorrow at 3pm
Ishida Gin
AN: Next chapter is the confession. Enjoy! Reviews and constructive criticism are appreciated.
IceCrystal
