I'm back!!!!!
I'm sorry I've been away for so long, but University life has been hectic and I've got writer's block with English exams and other exams…
But anyway, I'm back! I'll update this one and I'll try to update the one shot… Hopefully some times later this week because I can be lazy too… (runs away from objects thrown at by the readers)
I'll do Yagyuu's one shot first since I have an idea for him… As for Fuji's fans, please be patient! I'm having a real writer's block trying to write him!
I just got a prince of tennis DS game! I'm so going to play it for the whole break (even though I should be studying…)!
I'm going to skip the next chapter so please be aware of that. Nothing much interesting happens on the last day of camping other than cleaning up anyway!
Some brotherly moments with Atobe and Kasumi for those of you looking for their interactions!
Chapter eight: day six and the final night
…My life sucks…
Why, you ask? Well, yesterday I caught a cold, and today I'm tie down (literally speaking) by my own cousin and my friends because I've come up with fever!
NOOOO! I wanna see more hot guys in action! I don't want to be in bed!
It seems that the other three coaches agreed to split up my team members and take them into their groups because Keigo went to talk to them. Yes, I know my cousin is worried about me… BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE IN BED!!!
WAH! I want to see my Kenya! I want to see sweaty Nioh! I want to see Yuushi too!
You're not helping, stupid conscience!!
"Are you still sulking, arn?" My cousin, who comes in to check on me during his afternoon practice break, chuckles in amusement as I attempt to glare at him. "You know, you look more bratty than scary when you're trying to glare now, brat. I don't think I mind that." I pout and he laughs.
Che, laugh at me will you?! I didn't ask to be sick! Do you think I want to miss all those actions going on outside!? Do you think I want to miss watching those '3S' factors!?
"I hate being stuck in bed, you know that." I scowl and shiver slightly as my cousin's cool hand touches my forehead. "Your hand is cold…" I close my eyes and lean into his touch a little bit.
…It feels good… Especially when I'm slightly burning up like this… Hmm… For once I'm grateful that Keigo has cooler hands temperature than others…
His deep chuckle reaches my ears. "You are cute when you're sick, brat." He pats my forehead lightly. "I'll get some one to bring in wet towels so I can wipe your face, arn?" He stands up.
NOO! I don't want to be alone! Stay here so I can bother you!!!
I reach out and grab his jersey's sleeve before he gets up. "Keigo-Nii, stay with me please?" I pull a puppy pout on him. "I don't want to be alone…"
I'm so bored to the point that Gakkun's companion would sound like a heaven-sent right now!!!
Sharp sapphire blue eyes look give me a tender look not many people will ever see. "You need to let ore-sama go, Kasumi." He brushes my bangs away from my sweaty forehead gently… And ruins the mood by flicking my forehead none too gently! That arse! "I'll talk to the coaches to let one of us take turns and come to stay with you until dinner, all right?" He ruffles my head. "It's already after lunch, so wait a few more hours."
ARGH! Puppy eyes don't work with Keigo! He sees right through us! Time for plan B! CHA!
I quickly pinch my leg as I hear someone walking pass and start crying. My leg hurts, but this will worth it! "Keigo…" I sniff pathetically. "Are you…really going to ditch me?" I stare at him with watery eyes.
Take that, my cousin! See how you'll handle this one! MWAHAHAHA! I'm EBIL!
The 'Ice King' AKA my cousin stares at me warily. "…" He seems to be doing a mental debate in his head, so I add a puppy pout. He sighs. "Fine, then. Don't complain to ore-sama if you're burning up again, arn?" He sits down beside me.
I told you I get what I want! CHA! Puppy power rocks!
I give him a watery grin. "I love you too, you big oaf." I snuggle closer to him.
"Crazy brat," Keigo chuckles as I open my eyes to glare at him. "You don't look intimidating at all when you try to glare with tears, brat." He smiles.
RAWR! Let me at him! Who's he calling crazy!? Look at yourself first! Arrogant, crazy cousin of mine!
I growl and shove him away from me. "Arrogant idiot," I mutter in annoyance.
He has the nerve to laugh at me! ARGH! "You just said you love this idiot, don't you? Doesn't that make you more of an idiot, arn?" He raises his eyebrow in amusement.
…That's it! He'll die today! I'm going to kill him!
We'll throw a grand funeral for you, Atobe Keigo! All your fan girls will be there and they'll produce a stream with their dramatic tears for your ash! MWAHAHAHA!
I open my mouth to retort but a soft chuckle stops me. "Well, did I interrupt the 'cousins' moment?"… This drawl can't be any one else but him… The sexy genius of our team! "I brought some hot chocolate for Mi-hime but it looks like you two are busy…" Dark eyes sparkle in amusement.
YUUSHI, I LOVE YOU!!! I LOVE YOU AND CHOCOLATE!
…Well, I'd like to confess that maybe I love chocolate more than Yuushi. But hey, it's just natural for a girl to love chocolate more than a guy, you know?
Especially if you grow up with a guy like Keigo! I love him, but there are times I'd definitely pick chocolate over him!
"You're pretty early, Oshitari." The dash specialist walks through the door. "Oh, so you're up, Kasumi? Kabaji and I got you some wet towels."
I love you two too, Ryoh, Kabaji! You're so sweet! (Even though Ryoh's grumpy half of the time and Kabaji refuses to say anything else other than 'usu' most of the time…)
Whoa, hold it right there! Don't you guys have practice or something!?
Before I can voice out my thought, my cousin says it first. "Don't you guys have practice or some thing, arn?" He hums in annoyance and shifts slightly so he would be more comfortable.
RAWR! Get off the bed, you oaf! You're too big!
…YEAH! I wouldn't mind if it's Kenya or other sexy guys! But this is Keigo! He's a mood-killer and one of the BIGGEST obstacle for my spring time of youth!!!
"It looks like it's going to rain soon so the coaches cancelled everything. We are pretty much done here, Sakaki-kantoku said." Yuushi explains and puts the chocolate mug down on the bed-side table. "The other regulars should be here soon."
I look out and blink. True to Yuushi's word, it is really dark and cloudy outside to the point that it looks like it's going to storm more than just a normal rain…
YEAH! My torture has ended early! YIPPEE!!! Let's celebrate now!!!
Whoa, hold it right there! If the camp finishes right now, when will I get to see Kenya again!? Osaka and Tokyo aren't exactly close to each other you know!? NOOO!!!!
Hm, what about Niou? Well, he lives in Kanagawa so it's fine. I'd get to see him around any way because my dearest cousin loves to just drag me to Rikkai to challenge a certain Emperor!
WAH! I want my Kenya! Gimme my Kenya back! Gimme a time machine so I can turn back time and spend it more with Kenya!
(A/N: Eh… Her thoughts are borderline stalker…)
A finger flicks my forehead. "Oi, brat, don't zone out." Keigo chides me in his usual arrogant tone. "Are you awed by ore-sama's magnificence to the point of zoning out now, arn?" He smirks at me!
LIKE HELL I'D BE AWED BY YOU, YOU BIGGEST EGOTISTIC PRAT…I'M SO NOT RELATED TO YOU, ATOBE KEIGO!
I bristle. "Stop flicking my forehead! I don't want my brain to be infected by you!" I huff and nudge my cousin none too lightly, earning a grunt from him. "Thanks for these things, guys." I grin appreciatively at the other three boys in the room at the moment.
Yuushi leans forward. "Anything for our princess, Mi-hime." He purrs.
Thank you God for making me sick! Hell YEAH! I get to see Yuushi upclose and purring! YIPPEE!
…ARGH! Perverted conscience! Go away, would you!?
Dammit, I thought mini Kasumi would be gone when I'm sick, but apparently I was wrong! She's still here and kicking about in my head!
Anyway, let's focus on the tall, dark and handsome Kansai genius in front of us! CHA!
"You guys go ahead and wait at the lounge with others first, ore-sama will be right there." Keigo orders the Hyoutei's regulars in the room. They nod and turn to leave.
NO! Don't take my chance of escaping from insanity caused by boredom away from me!
I grab my cousin's jersey sleeve and put a super puppy pout onto my face. "Keigo-nii, I don't want to stay here." I whine and ignore the amused looks Ryoh and Yuushi exchange. I'll deal with them later, now I need to pass the boss! "I don't have a high fever any more, can I just come along with you guys?" I blink up to him in the cutest way that can even get both of my twin brothers running for my sake.
MWAHAHA, take that, Keigo! You don't know whom you're messing with!
My cousin's blue eyes look at me. I can already see his resolve breaking! CHA! "…Che, fine. I'll take you along, brat. But you're going to bed tonight right after dinner." He says with the voice that leaves no argument. "Now go and clean yourself up, I'll wait here."
YEAH! I TOLD YA!
I grin happily up at my cousin. "Yes sir!" I bounce into the bathroom without a trace of any drowsiness caused by the pills Keigo made me take in the morning to change.
Well, why did I agree with going to bed early in exchange, you ask? Keigo told me to 'go to bed' but he didn't specify that I must 'sleep', didn't he? So it means I can read or ogle those pictures Yuushi gave me so far!
What Keigo doesn't know won't kill him! MWAHAHAHA! Watch out camp members, here I come!
Later at the lounge…
Oh my God, I'm on cloud ninety-nine!
This room is filled by a bunch of sexy tennis players (minus one AKA Mizuki), that's why!
"Seriously, you're probably the only one that I know being hyper after getting a fever." Ryoh mutters from beside me with his usual frown on his face.
Hey, try being me getting stuck in that room alone and locked away from these fine lads! That is more than enough for me to be hyper!
I give him a sweet grin. "Well, what can I say? Would you rather be alone and stuck in the room and getting bored out of your mind or would you rather be around some one?" I skip over to the seat next to Choutarou.
Woohoo! Call me expert in thinking about diversion tactics!
"You look much better, Kasumi-senpai." The sweet sophomore of our team smiles at me. "I'm glad you're recovering." He continues to smile, and I want nothing more than to squeal and tackle him into a hug right there.
Choutarou is so adorable! He's like a teddy bear! Big and cute! KYA!
"Oi, woman, you are scarier when you're sick, you know? You look like you're about to devour Choutarou whole." Ryoh stares at me doubtfully. "Are you sure you're all right? You don't need a psychiatrist or some thing?" He smirks at my glare.
RAWR! Is he implying that I'm crazy!? Double training menu for you, Shishido Ryoh!
I glare at him. "Yeah, maybe I'd need one. I feel like I'm losing all of my sanity after all the time I spent in this camp with you guys in my team." I smirk at the dash specialist's put off look. "Ooh, did I hit the sore spot, Ryoh-chan?" I smirk wider at his scowl.
Take that, my friend! I can so get back at you bad! CHA!
"If you don't mind, Shishido, I'd like to talk to Mi-hime a little bit." Yuushi approaches us and purrs sexily. Dammit, I need to hire a personal doctor to be on stand by 24/7 if I continue hanging out around this guy! My blood pressure is sky-rocketing again!
Ryoh rolls his eyes. "Please, she's all yours, Oshitari." He says with a bored tone and smirks at me as I scowl at him.
I'll shoot you, Shishido Ryoh! I'm going to maim you with a penknife and sew your skin back together with my own hand! CHA!
Yuushi chuckles and gently tugs my arm. As soon as we are at the corner of the room, he whispers, "I will distract Atobe, but you'll have to do me a favor, hime."
I give him a confused look. "What favor, Yuushi?"
He smirks mischievously. "Well, Kenya has been sulking a lot since yesterday… He wouldn't tell me what's on his mind. Since you're the only person he would open up to, I'd like you to talk to him." He smirks wider at the more-than-happy look on my face.
OSHITARI YUUSHI, I OFFICIALLY LOVE YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!
I grin happily up at him. "Of course I'd never say no to a friend, Yuushi." I pat his shoulder. "How long do you think you can distract Keigo for?"
"I'll give you about half an hour tops. Is that more than enough?"
I roll my eyes. "Yuushi, you're talking to Atobe Keigo's little cousin. The Atobe Keigo who taught me about interrogations. Does that answer your question?" I raise my eyebrow at him.
Yuushi chuckles softly. "Of course, forgive me for being so forgetful, my hime." He bows in good-humor. "Shall we proceed, my lady?"
I put a mock-stern look on my face. "We shall, my friend."
We head back into the crowd and Yuushi manages to drag Keigo off somewhere (much to my cousin's dismay). I then sneak into another part of the lounge without telling any other Hyoutei boys…
They would go all hyper-protective over me again if they see me hanging out with the Shitenhouji boys! I don't want them throttling each other, mind you!
I blink at the gloomy figure sitting away from the other four Shitenhouji boys… My, Yuushi sure wasn't kidding when he said Kenya is sulking! "Hey," I greet the four boys.
Emerald eyes brighten up and the Kansai sophomore tackles me into a hug. "Nee-san! I'm so glad you're feeling better now." Hikaru smiles happily. "I was so worried about you."
KYA! I'm so proud of my baby brother! This one is becoming a serious heartbreaker!
I melt at the cute look Hikaru is giving me. Awww…. "Thank you, Hikaru-chan. But don't worry, I'm better now." I give him a reassuring smile. "Say, do you guys mind if I borrow that guy for a bit?" I gesture at the gloomy male at the corner of the room.
Kippei and Senri share a look whereas Kuranosuke just laughs. "Go ahead, Mi-chan. He was like that since yesterday. Even Yuushi couldn't get a word out from him." The Shitenhouji captain chuckles amusedly. "But if it's you maybe you'll get something out from him." He just has to tease me, doesn't he?
I sigh upon hearing my friend's words. "Well then, I'll see if I can do anything." I give him a cheeky grin, pat Hikaru's head and walk over to where the speed star is sitting.
…It seems like I'll have a handful this time… This is the first time I've seen Kenya in this kind of state, really…
Hmm…Oh well, here goes nothing….
I put my hand on Kenya's broad shoulder and shake him slightly. "Hey, Kenya, are you still in there somewhere?" I ask him, half amused, half serious. "Come on, let's take a walk for a little bit."
Dark eyes snap out from their daze and look at me in surprise. "Mi-chan?" He blinks confusedly. "What? I thought you're sick!" He continues to blink at me.
Oh my God, he seriously doesn't know how gorgeous he is when he has that look on his face!
I give him a small smile. "I'm feeling kind of better now, thanks to all the pills Keigo made me take." I tug his arm. "Come on, get up and let's take a walk." I pull him out of his seat and out of the room.
I hope I'd be able to find out what puts him into such a state… If it's because of Keigo, I'll personally double my cousin's training menu! RAWR!
Kenya's P.O.V.
Damn, please tell me I'm dreaming…
How the hell did I get a stroll with the girl I like? I remember I was sulking a few minutes ago because of Niou's declaration… That and the fact that I didn't talk to her at all yesterday… No thanks to her cousin!
But lo and behold, she's here right beside me!
"So, can you tell me why you were sulking?" I feel my face heating up when she turns those intense blue eyes at me. Her eyes always make me feel like she sees right through my soul… "Yuushi said you've been like that since yesterday."
I give her a sheepish smile. "I guess it's because you weren't around." Gathering my courage, I reach out and grasp her hand with mine. "You're always the one that cheer me up, Mi-chan."
She smiles up to me, her cheeks slightly flush (probably because of the cold). "You can't get out of this, Oshitari Kenya. I know you. There's probably more reason than that."
I scratch the back of my neck in embarrassment. "Okay, you got me there." I inhale deeply. Here goes nothing… "I guess it's because I won't be seeing you for a while… The past week has been fun, you know, hanging out and stuff… But we're heading back to Osaka tomorrow and you're still here in Tokyo…"
Kasumi's blue eyes meet my dark ones. Then she smiles so sweetly I almost forget how to breathe. "That's really sweet of you, Kenya." She chuckles lightly. "You know, even though we don't see each other for most days during the week, we can still call each other. You can always come down to Tokyo, or I can always go visit you guys in Osaka during weekends." She squeezes my hand gently. "Come on, let's head back. I think it's about time Yuushi lose Keigo's attention."
I blink at her. "So Yuushi asked you to talk to me?" Damn, I'm disappointed…
But her next sentence squishes all those disappointment out of my mind. "It's not just Yuushi that is worried about you, Kenya. I am worried about you too. So please don't be all gloomy again, ne?" She smiles, and my heart beats faster than when I'm on runner's high.
…For the first time after a long time, I'm super glad that my cousin is Oshitari Yuushi, the sly and cunning genius of Hyoutei!
Kasumi's P.O.V.
I half-listen to Keigo's rants about random stuff as I replay Kenya's words in my head… I'm so happy right now! He said he's gloomy because he won't get to see me! I give Yuushi a grin at his subtle wink.
Remind me to give him an early off from his training, will you? He's the man today! He gave me a chance to be alone with his cousin who's such a sweetheart!
I ignore weird looks from Keigo and Ryoh throughout dinner. Hell, I'm in such a good mood that I don't even bother complain when Keigo demands me to return to my room!
WOOHOO! My springtime of youth here I come! And it's not with just anyone but the sexy speed star (who's oblivious to his charms) from my hometown!
"Well, you look happy, love. But I really shouldn't be surprise because girls tend to go for the 'good-guy', right?" I stop dead on my track as the familiar drawl of the trickster of Rikkai comes from behind me.
I turn around and look right into his silver-blue eyes. "Yes, I would go for the 'good-guy' because I don't want to get hurt by the 'bad-guy'." I raise my chin defiantly. "Do you have anything else to say, Niou? If not then please excuse me, I'd like to return to my room." I turn around and continue to head towards my room at the end of the hall.
…However, the silver-blue hair trickster continues to follow me. ARGH!
A firm hand grasps my hand as I reach for the doorknob. "What!?" I turn to scowl at him. He's not affected at all, dammit! "If you don't let me go I'm going to scream rape, Niou!" I hiss angrily.
He merely smirks calmly. "Now, don't get all rile up, Kasumi, even though you're cute when you're all bristle like that." He chuckles at me! "I asked you for a day with me, and you said yes." He just has to remind me about that, hasn't he?
I'm already regretting my decision! No thanks to you, Niou! RAWR!
"Yeah, thanks for reminding me." I grumble and glare at his amused look. "I'm so not looking forward to that day, Niou."
He feigns a hurtful gasp. "Ouch, I'm hurt, love. We didn't even go out and you're already thinking so badly of me? I thought you'd be better than that." He leans closer and I back away in response until my back touches the wall. Holy shite! We're doomed! "You know, 'good-guy' can be boring after a while. And I really don't think Oshitari knows this fiery side of you that I like, Kasumi." He leans closer until his bangs brush against my forehead. "I'll do anything to get what I want, Kasumi. And I know I want you." Silver-blue eyes look at me with such intensity that I can't help but blush.
Admit it, you love wild, unpredictable guys! They're too hot to resist!
…My conscience is not even helping me in this kind of situation. I wonder why I even have her in the first place!
I put my hand on his chest and shove him away from me. "Do what you want, Niou. But I'm not looking forward to my day with you." I mutter and open the door to my room.
Big, warm hand grasps around my wrist gently. "I shall see you again soon, princess. Expect my contact," Niou says smoothly and lifts my hand up to kiss it. He lets go with a smirk. "Until then, my fair lady." He turns on his heels and walks away.
I shut the door after me and hold that hand against my chest. "Damn that trickster…" I mutter irritably.
I keep telling myself that I don't like Niou Masaharu. He's a heartbreaker and a player… He's nothing like Oshitari Kenya whom I've known for longer. Kenya is nice, sweet and caring, whereas Niou plays with my mind.
Then why can't I calm my racing heart right now when he's not around any more? I don't know the answer… I really don't…
WAHAHA! Finally the 8th chapter!
I'm sorry for such a long wait. I'm now a sophomore and homework the teachers assigned were A LOT!
I'll try to get the one-shot updated soon! XD
Please review and until next time,
Cers.
