I just realized i forgot to put a disclaimer...Okay I do not own Prince of Tennis in any way shape or form (sadly). Second I do not own the song She will be Loved by Maroon Five.

Chapter Nine

Of Questions and Nicknames

(Your P.O.V.)

Thirty minutes later and everything was way to quiet. I was worried deeply because these people aren't quiet…ever. So I went up stairs to find that the same thing had happened as when the Seigaku regulars came…they were all asleep except for Tezuka, Sanada, and Fuji. Sighing I went down stairs to prepare dinner. Tonight we were having Italian. Ryoma would just have to suck it up and eat his lasagna. I was singing quietly as I cooked because no one was downstairs.

Beauty queen of only eighteen she

Had some trouble with her self

He was always there to help her she

Always belonged to someone else

I drove for miles and miles and

Wound up at your door

I've had you so many times but

Somehow I want more

I don't mind spending everyday

Out on your corner in the pouring rain

Look for the girl with the broken smile

Ask her if she wants to stay a while

And she will be loved

And she will be loved

Tap on my window

Knock on my door

I want to make you feel beautiful

I know I tend to get so insecure

Doesn't matter anymore


It's not always rainbows and butterflies

It's compromise it moves us along yea~

My heart is full and my doors always open

You come anytime you want

I don't mind spending everyday

Out on your corner in the pouring rain

Look for the girl with a broken smile

Ask her if she wants to stay a while

And she will be loved

And she will be loved

And she will be loved

And she will be loved

I know where you hide

Alone in your car

Know one of the things that

Make you who you are

I know that goodbye

Means nothing at all

Comes back and makes me

Catch her every time she falls

Tap on my window

Knock on my door

I want to make you feel beautiful

I don't mind spending everyday

Out on your corner in the pouring rain

Look for the girl with a voken smile

Ask her if she wants to stay a while

And she will be loved

And she will be loved

And she will be loved

And she will be loved

(Please don't try so hard to say goodbye)

(Please don't try so hard to say goodbye)

(Please don't try so hard to say goodbye)

I was chopping vegetables when I finished my song so I ended up cutting myself when I heard clapping coming from the doorway. Turning around and cussing I grabbed a paper towel to soak up the blood as I glared behind me at the entrance to the kitchen. There standing there was Sanada leaning against the doorway. Sighing I ceased my glare and applied a band-aid.

"Well at least it was you and not one of the other idiots that heard me singing."

"Why?"

"Because I don't really like other people to hear me singing. Why are you down here anyway?"

"I had some questions I wanted to ask."

"Oh. No problem then come over here and help me make dinner and I'll answer your questions."

He came over towards the counter and with a little help he began to prepare the noodles and sauce for the lasagna.

"So…(1)doku shimashita ka?" As soon as the words left my mouth he stared at me like I was crazy for knowing Japanese.

"What? I've been learning Japanese so I can make you guys more comfortable here so…doku shimashita ka?"

"(2) Kamaimasen…(3) Yuutsu desu."

"(4) Naze?"

"(5) Samui desu. (6) Tsukaremashita."

"(7) Kami-sama you sound just like a three year old. Just admit it you are lonely and miss your family." His head bowed down as he put the tray of lasagna in the oven. Seeing that I made him upset I went over to him and put my hand on his shoulder. He seemed startled and looked over at me but I was staring out the kitchen window with a thoughtful look on my face.

"You know…I know you're supposed to be like really strong and show no weaknesses and stuff but…when it comes to things like this you have to share your problems with someone. Trust me I know how you feel." He looked more confused at this. "My parents are always gone. My dad is a telecommunications worker and helps other countries develop their electronics for long periods of time.

"I don't even see him on Christmas or New Years. The same thing with my mom except she just goes places for publicity…galas and events like that all over the world. Reminds me of that Atobe Keigo guy. I don't blame them. I blame myself for putting myself in this place. I told htem not to worry and whatever made them happy would make me happy but, that's not the case. They're always gone and I'm always sad.

"So if you miss your family it's okay to cry, to whine, to complain, to do anything really, just don't deny yourself the friendship you so desperately need. If you seclude yourself anymore than you are then you won't ever be able to make friends. But you do have friends, unlike me until I met you guys, that care for you and if they paid enough attention would notice you are sad. It's not their fault that they are stupid but they care for you just the same." I turned to him with a sad smile on my face.

"Just don't make my mistakes and complain when you want to. Heh…I just did. So go ahead complain. If you can't find it in yourself to complain to someone else in this house my ears are always open." This time I really smiled at him.

He looked down at me and our eyes seemed to lock. Then a miracle happened. He smiled. It was small and barely noticeable but when you are as close as I am you see these things.

"Thank you."

I blinked, confused.

"Thank you for actually listening."

"But I didn't listen I just talked for like five minutes straight."

"No you listened. You were able to figure out what was wrong with me with just a few words. Then you made me feel better and told me you'll always be there."

I blinked, again. Then I smiled. "You know what I'm gonna make that our song."

Now it was his turn to blink. "What?"

"Well when you came in I was singing a song right…She will be loved by Maroon 5…but that song led to our conversation, which led to us becoming closer and becoming better friends. So now that is gonna be our song m'kay?"

"Ah"

"No, no, no, no more one syllable answers around me. You have to talk a full sentence now that we are friends okay?"

"Fine"
I glared at him.

"Yes Kiseki" he resigned.

I patted his head by standing on my tiptoes.

"Good now let's go bring out the food and then I'm going to teach you guys how to play Mario Kart. And Sanada?"

"What?"

"You are going to play against me so we can see whose better."

"I've never played a game in my life."

"Well then that means now is a good time to try isn't it?"

"-Sigh- I guess."

"Yay! Would you mind calling everyone in for dinner?"

"I don't mind."

"Yay! Thank you Sanada. Oh and one more thing."

"Yes?"

"Can I give you a nickname."

He hesitated seeming to think about it. "I have to approve of it."

"Deal…Can I call you Geni, Sana, or Chiro?"

"Geni or Sana. No Chiro."

"Okay…I'll call you Geni then okay?"

"Fine."

"Yay!" I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "Go tell everyone it's time for dinner while I set the table okay?"

"S-sure." Little did I know he was trying really hard not to blush at that time. Guess someone out of the family had never kissed him.

When I went back into the dining room I saw that everyone was there…just most of them were really sleepy or groggy. I smiled at all the cute people. Ryoma, Akaya, Marui, and (surprisingly) Niou looked really cute after just waking up. Like little kids ^^!

"Okay I made lasagna tonight so Ryoma you're just going to have to deal kay? Also it has come to my attention…via Sanada…that the most recent people joining our group might have some questions so raise your hands if you want to ask something."

All of the Rikkai people's hands' went up.

"Okay…hmmm….Kirihara first."

"Alright…so two things…are you going to like train us and do we have to go to school…I mean I sucked at a Japanese school I'm just going to suck here."

"Yes I'm going to train you and yes you are going to school…you especially because you did not suck at school…just English. Also I'm not going to let your education diminish because we don't know how long you will be here."

"Fine." came his grumbled reply.

"Alright next is Niou."

"Okay I get we have to go to school but what are your schools disciplinary actions around here. Just so I don't end up getting expelled or something…because I swear if someone makes fun of my hair color I won't hesitate to punch their asses.

I just blinked at him. Then I erupted into laughter startling many. Finally calming down (after like five minutes) I answered him.

"Okay well if you get in a fight you might be suspended it depends on the damage caused to the other party. If it is just your usual pranks then you might just end up with detention or a red alert which I would have to sign. A red alert is pretty much a warning or something…if you get like 8 I think then you get detention or suspension. And I don't think people here are going to make fun of your hair color or make you change it because we don't care if people dye their hair here. I know people with blue, red, streaked, any kind of hair really. So don't worry about it." He seemed relieved after I told him that.

"Okay Marui."

"Do they let you chew gum and can I listen to my iPod at school."

Before I could answer the table's more roudy people -coughAkayacoughMomocoughEiji- flew into fits of rage.

"What how come he gets an iPod."

"Why didn't we get one nya."

"Why's the bubble freak get one at all!"

"It's just not fair, just not fair."

"SHUT UP!!!"

Immediately everyone was quiet.

"Alright you crazy idiots. If you would check your things more often you'd find out that I gave you all different versions of the iPod. The more responsible people, Tezuka and Geni, got iPhones, whilst Niou, Fuji, and Ryoma got iPod Touches. The rest of you got normal iPod Nanos. All of the iPhones and iPod Touches have different cases while the Nanos are different colors."

"Tezuka got a blue/green swirl case and Geni got a navy blue case. Ryoma got a white/red swirl case, Fuji got a sky blue case, and Niou got a silver case with a red band. Akaya got a red nano, whilst Momo's is yellow, Kaidoh's is green, Eiji's is purple, and Marui's is magenta. Now shut up so I can answer his questions."

"Alright…no you can not chew gum and no you can't listen to your iPod…unfortunately."

"Lastly we have Geni."

But of course we get interrupted…again.

"Wait, wait, wait. If I heard right you just called Sanada 'Geni' three times…what's up with that." Remarked Niou…he sounded a little pissed off.

"He said I could now what are your questions Geni?"

"How did you even get us into your school system?"

"Ya know, Tezuka asked that same thing. I had to lie about two things. I had to say you were part of a student exchange program and that your parents agreed to me signing everything. Also in Japan a third year would be a ninth grader here, which means that everyone would be in high school except for Akaya, Momo, Kaidoh, and Ryoma. So I had to lie and say that you all were all eighth graders like me except Ryoma…he's a seventh grader."

"Alright."

"Okay now that that and dinner is over," everyone looked at their plates not realizing they were done, "tell me." I folded my hands under my chin and leaned forward, "Have you ever heard of Mario Kart?"

1)Doka shimashita ka? = "What is the matter"

2)Kamaimasen= roughly it means it doesn't matter or I don't mind

3)Yuutsu desu= I am depressed

4)Naze= why?

5)Samui desu= I am cold

6)Tsukaremadhita= I am tired

7)Kami-sama = God

Okay everybody thanks for reading up till now...I will try to update at least once a week but if i can't i can't and i'm sorry for that

With love Naomi-chan