DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN POT.
9TH CHAPTER: JUST ANOTHER DAY
Ryoma Echizen stared at his wife. She was doing some homework in the living room. She looked so comfortable sitting in the carpet while writing something on her notebook on the coffee table. He neared towards her and sat on one of the couches.
He waited for her to notice him but she didn't even spared him a glance.
A single nerve twitched.
He gulped his grape-flavor ponta audibly or loudly but still Sakuno hasn't even cared to even look at him nor acknowledge his presence.
Okay now he was pissed.
He really didn't like attention but seeing that his endearing wife hasn't even flickered an eye to him nerved him, okay! This time, he crushed the emptied can of beverage in his hands and waited for Sakuno's attention.
Sakuno really intended to not speak to Ryoma as much as possible. Not that she was mad or something, she just don't want to talk about school with him. She doesn't want him to know that she was having a silent treatment form the whole school and that she was bullied earlier that day. So she tried her hardest to not talk or look at him for the time being. And it became harder when he sat near her and made actions that'll get her attention.
She couldn't keep up with the not looking part any longer, so she glanced at him and saw him smirked like he was enjoying some kind of private joke, She shot him a questioning gaze.
Ryoma couldn't keep the feeling of victory as his wife already noticed him, he decided to change the topic in his mind, "How's your day?" he asked, then for a split second noticed how much that sounded like a real husband.
Sakuno bit her lip, she really hoped that she could keep him from asking that. She really is a bad liar but never the less, she'll give it a try, "G-good" she stuttered.
Ryoma's forehead furrowed and his eyes were focused on her lips as she slowly bit it. Good thing she did that cause he didn't noticed her lie. "Hn".
Sakuno sighed in relief, maybe her lying is improving as Ryoma didn't noticed. But little did she know that Ryoma was just too distracted to spot it.
Ryoma shook his head to shot him out of his reverie. Okay, change topic again. "How did you know Fuji-senpai?" he asked as he remembered the scene a while ago when Sakuno recognized Fuji.
"Oh, I just met him, he helped me a while ago" She answered.
Ryoma became silent, he remembered the conversation in the locker room a while ago...
Flashback...
"Nyaa! You're so grumpy Ochibi not like Fuji, Neh Fuji? What happened to you? You seemed to be in a good mood" Eiji asked Fuji.
"There's a 90% chance that it's because of a girl" Inui joined the conversation.
Fuji's smile got wider, "I met a girl" he said with his gentle voice.
"Hohohoho! Fuji met a girl!" Momo cheered. And joined Eiji's lively interrogation.
"Iii Data" Inui muttered.
"Is she pretty?" Eiji asked.
"Super" Fuji answered.
He was in a trance for a while then looked at Sakuno as realization dawned to him. She was the girl that Fuji-senpai met. He was 80% sure that maybe it was Sakuno because she was pretty but there was also a 20% chance that maybe it was someone else. Che... I sounded like Inui-senpai.
"Why?" He investigated further.
Sakuno panicked in her mind, it was true that Fuji helped her but she just can't say to Ryoma that Fuji saved her from the bullies, "E-to, Mmhh.. H-e helped me pick up my bag" she tried to lie. She just don't want to make him feel bad just because someone bullied her. Typical Sakuno, too selfless.
Ryoma's perfect brow shot up. He was positive that Sakuno really is the girl that Fuji met. He wasn't sure why his acting this way but he really felt possessive right now, even though he wouldn't admit it to himself. But Sakuno was his and only his and he really don't like the thought of Fuji liking her as well. What? Like her as well? Do I like her?
For no reason he had a feeling that it wasn't supposed to be like that. He wasn't suppose to like her right? Ugh! This is so confusing!
"What are you doing?" He hastily changed the topic again.
Sakuno was looking at her husband, he's acting a little bit weird. His face kept on changing reactions like he was thinking of something big and dreadful thing and plus he kept on asking questions. She still doesn't knew him that well but she already knew that he isn't the type to initiate conversations. She chose to answer his question, "Homework" she said.
He just nodded.
"Don't you have one?" Sakuno asked this time.
He shook his head no, "Are you done?" He sounded impatient.
"A little more. Why?" Sakuno asked.
"I'm sleepy" He yawned.
Sakuno fought a blush, then why won't he sleep? "Y-you can sleep already" she awkwardly said.
"Yadda, I'll wait for you" Ryoma was oblivious to Sakuno's thoughts regarding to what he have said.
Sakuno returned to her work and smiled secretly. She knew that other people would think that Ryoma is nothing but cute but she really can't help but be amused at his cuteness. "I'll be done" She smiled.
Ryoma just yawned and spread his tall body on the small love seat.
Four days of exhaustion and bullied days has passed for Sakuno. She really wonders if she was really that despicable for her classmates to ignore her. She really misses her friends, if only they could go to the same school then she wouldn't have any problems. Tomo-chan would always protect her from bullies like always and Ann-chan would help her feel better. She needs a friend. But anyway, the week was almost over and they'll have a two days break. Thinking of it, she really needs to take a break and breathe for a while. And plus, she really misses her Obaa-chan so dearly. This was the first time that she haven't seen her for a week and she felt the onus to come to her or even just call her.
She phone up the number of her Obaa-chan...
"Moshi moshi?" The old woman answered and Sakuno already felt home.
"Obaa-chan?" Sakuno said.
"Oh, Sakuno, my dear, how are you?" Happiness echoed in the old lady's voice.
"I'm alright. I just miss you, Obaa-chan" Sakuno said.
"Me too, my child. When will you see me?"
"Will it be alright if I see you tomorrow?"
"Of course! And by the way, Nanjirou and Rinko called me several times this week and he's been asking to see you as well. So if Ryoma's free tomorrow, we'll just meet at his parents' house" the old lady explained.
"I'll ask him first. Obaa-chan... How are doing? Are you eating on time? Your medicines? You need to take care of yourself" Sakuno became the worrywart granddaughter again.
"Sakuno, I'm alright. The last thing that I would want to do is to worry you so I'm letting you know that I'm more healthier than a cow"
Sakuno smiled, "Really?"
"Hai Hai. How's Ryoma?"
"He's okay. He's been nice to me"
"Good, just tell me if there's anything wrong"
"Hai, Obaa-chan"
"Okay, I'm gonna go to bed, see you tomorrow"
"Oyasumi, Baa-chan..."
The phone went dead.
Then Ryoma entered the room with his handy ponta. "Who's that?" He laid on the bed.
"Obaa-chan. And she said that if you don't have any schedule for tomorrow, we could meet in your parent's house. Is that okay?" Sakuno asked.
Ryoma saw her hopeful face and he can't disappoint her, "Okay".
"Yay!" Sakuno exclaimed. A little bit getting used to Ryoma's company.
"I miss my Obaa-chan" she added.
He smirked, "Don't you like living with me?" even himself didn't knew why the heck did he asked that. He just keeps on blurting out things.
Sakuno jerked up, "N-no it's not l-like that. I just want to see my Obaa-chan" She explained.
"Hn, Let's sleep" he said or more like commanded.
"O-okay" Sakuno replied.
The next day, the two woke up and went to Ryoma's parent's house as planned.
"Tadaima!" Ryoma announced as he slipped off his shoes before entering the house completely.
"Oh my, you're already here. Sakuno-chan, It's so nice to see you!" Rinko immediately hugged Sakuno.
"Me too, Rinko-baa-sa-"
"Hey, What did I say? Call me Oka-san!" Rinko insisted.
"Oka-san" Sakuno sweetly said.
"KYAAA! You're so cute! I'm so glad to have a daughter like you!" Rinko engulfed her again with her tight bear hug.
Ryoma sighed. When will his mother stop harassing his wife? "Kaa-san! That's enough. I'm hungry." He nonchalantly declared.
"Oh my! My dish!" Rinko scampered back to the kitchen after remembering her stew.
He sighed again at his mother. "Come on" He inwardly pulled her wrist again.
"H-hai" was all Sakuno could say.
When they arrived at the living room, Sakuno immediately spotted her grandmother playing chess with her father-in-law, Nanjirou.
Nanjirou, soon noticed his son coming, "Oi! Seishounen. You're here again!" he just really loves to pester Ryoma.
Ryoma scoffed, "Che, I've barely been here".
"Obaa-chan!" Sakuno scuttled towards the old lady.
"Ara! I'm so glad to see you. How's everything?" Sumire asked.
"It's good! I miss you Baa-chan!" Sakuno hugged the older Ryuzaki.
Ryoma saw Sakuno rushing towards her grandmother and he just can't help but notice her acting like a five year old girl when it comes to her Obaa-chan. Well he just noticed. And he was indeed a little relieved to know that her everything was good and that also includes him, right?
"Rinko! Is the food ready yet?" Nanjirou asked aloud.
"Not quite!" Rinko's voice could be heard.
With that Sakuno stood up and walked to the direction of the kitchen. She saw Rinko multi-tasking here and there. "E-to, Okaa-san, do you need my help?" Sakuno sweetly offered.
Rinko looked at her, "Oh yes, thank you" she said.
Taking it as her cue, she started helping in peace.
"I really wanted a daughter" Rinko suddenly said, "And now I have one" she added.
Sakuno smiled, she was touched of course, "I also wanted a mom again" she replied.
All of a sudden, Rinko was already crying and it made Sakuno panic. "Okaa-san, Why are you crying? Did I do or say something wrong?".
"No" Rinko sniffed.
"I just thought of Sakura, your mom. She's really lucky to have bore a child like you. But too bad she didn't witness you growing up" she was tearing up again.
Sakuno sadly smiled, "I'm sure wherever Okaa-san is, she's happy with Otou-san. And I know in my heart that they'll always be with me. Everywhere I go" She said.
Rinko embraced her daughter-in-law. "I'll be your mom. Think of me as your real mom, just say if Ryoma has done anything improper and I'll take care of him" she joked.
Sakuno cultivated a giggle, "Hai, Okaa-san" she sweetly answered.
"Oh! It's already cooked!" Rinko said.
After they had their lunch, all of them moved to the living room. Thinking of what to do next. "Hey! Seishounen! How's the feeling of being married? I'm sure your dying of happiness with your cute wife! I bet-" He was cut off when Ryoma threw a magazine on his face. Sakuno was still blushing as usual. Well, Sakuno wouldn't be Sakuno if she isn't blushing, right?
"Ow! That hurts! You're being too defensive! I was just stating how happy you must be having a pretty wife!" Nanjirou whined.
"Yes, my wife is pretty but I don't want it coming from your mouth, it sounded perverted." Ryoma said. Sakuno reddened more if it was possible. He just said that she was pretty! Something in her just stirred when the words came out from his mouth.
"Huh! Say that to me when you already win against me" Nanjirou smugly said.
The younger Echizen smirked smugly and it was indeed very similar to his father, "Bring it on" he muttered.
"Come on!" Nanjirou stood up and Ryoma followed him as well.
"Wait! Don't play" Sakuno exclaimed, earning the attention of Ryoma and Nanjirou.
She became embarrassed at the attention, "Y-ou just ate. It's not healthy" she said.
Nanjirou could have melted if he could. His son just hit the lottery! Having a worried wife like Sakuno. "Aww! My daughter's concern about me" he said with matching puppy eyes.
"Che, as if" Ryoma scoffed but reposition himself again to his seat, deciding to obey his wife.
"You're just saying that, cause you don't want to lose over me again" Nanjirou was feeling smug again.
"Yamero, Nanjirou! Just listen to Sakuno. She's right. Just play a little later. Be patient, it's not like you're in a hurry" the only Ryuzaki spoke.
"Okay, Okay!" Nanjirou gave up as well.
After an hour have passed, the father and son couldn't take it any longer and they started hitting the courts, too excited to taste a massive rounds of tennis match. "Echizen Ryoma, to serve!" Sumire played the umpire.
With his cue, Ryoma used his full energy to develop a powerful serve for his father and of course for his impression to his wife. Really, he didn't knew why, but he has this characteristic to show off to Sakuno.
Nanjirou smirked at his arrogant son. He sure was a show-off. But still he knew that from the start Ryoma already liked Sakuno. Even before they met again. Back when they were still a kid, back when they were still innocent from this kind of stuffs. So he knew that his decision of marrying the two was a brilliant one.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: HELLO, IT'S BEEN SO LONG SINCE I'VE LAST UPDATED AND I'M DEEPLY SORRY. BUT STILL, THIS CHAPTER'S A LONG ONE. I KNOW I'VE BEEN THINKING OR ASKING OF PUTTING A THIRD PARTY FOR RYOMA. SOME OF THE REVIEWS SAID THAT IT WAS A BRILLIANT IDEA, SOME SAID IT WAS IMPROPER. SO I PUT THIS CHAPTER FOR THOSE WHO SAID NOT YET. BUT I'VE MADE MY DECISION AND I'M GONNA PUT THE THIRD PARTY IN THE NEXT CHAPTER. JERUI-SAN SAID THAT IT'LL BE LAME BUT I FIGURED THAT I'D USE THAT THIRD PARTY TO MAKE THE TWO OF THEM REALIZE THEIR OWN FEELINGS FOR EACH OTHER. DO YOU GET IT? HAHA, I'M NOT SURE WHY I'M BLURTING MY FURTHER DETAILS BUT MAYBE IT'S TO EXCITE YOU. SO THE QUESTION IS, ARE YOU ALL EXCITED? PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I'M DYING TO KNOW OF WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS FIC SO PLEASE JUST REVEAL IT OUT ON A REVIEW! I'D BE SO HAPPY!
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