Chapter 19
"Yuki! Kiyoko! Rei!" called three voices behind the girls as they were about to leave Seigaku. Kiyoko was the first to turn and dropped her racket in surprise.
"Rai! Keita! Kosuke!" exclaimed Kiyoko in surprise as three boys ran to the girls on the empty sidewalk. Rai had dark brown hair and was about Ryoma's height with piercing gray eyes. He wore a sweatshirt and baggy cargo pants. A glimmering smile was on his face. Keita had blond hair going sexily over his eyes and shining cerulean blue eyes. He wore a shirt and pants and he wore a small smile. Kosuke had jet black hair and icy silver eyes. He wore an arrogant and confident look on his face. The three, just surviving through their first year of high school, stopped in front of the girls.
"What are you three doing here?" asked Rei rudely.
"What a way to treat your friends," said Kosuke amused, "Happy to see you too Rei." Kiyoko and Yuki wore the same expression as Rei's-surprised and slightly angry.
"You three shouldn't be here," said Kiyoko fiercely to Rai, "You're supposed to be back in the U.S."
"What a wonderful way to greet your stepbrother," said Rai sarcastically before taking the pissed Kiyoko under his arm, "Are you bugged that your dad and I are spending quality time little sis?"
"I'll kill you!" said Kiyoko ferociously in chibi, "Just because I accepted your mom, it does not mean that I accept you!" "Haha!" said Rai in chibi sticking his tongue out at Kiyoko, "You're still at impatient as ever." Kosuke grinned devilishly at Rei.
"So what have you been up to Rei?" asked Kosuke.
"This and that," said Rei with a shrug, "and you?" Kosuke walked to Rei so that the two were only inches away.
"I missed you," said Kosuke. Rei was sweat dropping and had the anger mark on her face. As Kosuke had come closer, he was feeling Rei up.
"You're still as hentai as ever!" said Rei, "When are you going to learn?" Keita smiled at Yuki and raised his eyebrow at Yuki's necklace fingering it under his hand. Yuki didn't move.
"You're still wearing it?" asked Keita a hint of surprise mixed with happiness. Yuki turned away.
"I don't wear it because you gave it to me," said Yuki firmly to herself and to Keita, "I only wear it because it's nice."
"Yuki, you know we're engaged," said Keita, "Why don't you just accept me as your fiancé?"
"Because I don't have to," said Yuki before walking off.
"I thought you wanted to see your sister," called Keita from behind her. Yuki stopped and ran to Keita in chibi form.
"Where is she?" asked Yuki, "I can't believe she got you to come with her."
"She's over at Seigaku looking for you," said Kosuke grinning evilly, "She's probably at the tennis club room 'making friends.'" Yuki ran back to Seigaku alarmed. Rei and Kiyoko sweatdropped before hitting the three boys on the head. Three bumps appeared out of their heads as the three stood in chibi clutching their bumps.
"Baka!" said Rei.
"You know how Yuki hates it when Reika's around," said Kiyoko, "They just don't get along." Yuki ran to the club room where a girl that looked exactly like her was about to strip in front of a perplexed Eiji.
"Reika," said Yuki in chibi pulling the girl back by the ear. Her face was red as she made Reika button her shirt up.
"Yuki!" said Eiji surprised, "There are two of you!"
"Where's Fuji-chan?" asked Yuki looking around.
"Yuki," said Fuji behind the girl, "I just saw you walk in. Did you forget some-." He stared at the Yuki clones in front of him.
"What the heck is going on?!" exclaimed Eiji in front of Yuki. Yuki's head was down as she said,
"Meet my younger twin sister Reika," said Yuki moping.
"Twin?!" exclaimed Eiji. Yuki nodded miserably. Reika winked at Yuki.
"C'mon sis," said Reika, "You should be glad to see me. We haven't seen each other for six years," said Reika.
"And those were the happiest six years of my life," said Yuki dragging Reika outside. She turned to Fuji and Eiji with a smile. "I'll see you guys later!" When she and Reika were alone, Yuki turned serious, "You should've gone back to America. I don't want to see you."
"Sis," whined Reika, "Are you still mad that I impersonated you at that concert you had?"
"What else would it be?" asked Yuki before marching off, "You nearly ruined my career."
"Gomen," said Reika bowing but there was a grin on her face.
"When are you guys going to leave?" asked Rei to the four new American visitors.
"Probably in a month," said Kosuke with a shrug, "We have a lot of time on our hands."
"Fantastic," said Kiyoko sarcastically, "Do you guys have a place to stay?"
"Yeah," said Rai, "We have a penthouse a few miles from your school." Yuki, Rei, and Kiyoko were in chibi in the background.
"You four are going to mess everything up," said Rei pointedly, "You'll slip something up to the other players and then we'll have to move."
"Don't worry about it," said Kosuke, "We'll make sure to stay out of your sight."
"What are you two doing here?!" exclaimed Yuki. Rai, Keita, Kosuke, and Reika were sitting outside of the tennis courts.
"Ah!" exclaimed the first years, "There are two Yuki's!"
"That's my twin you baka!" shouted Yuki chasing the first years around with a hammer.
"Kiyoko," said Ryoma to the girl. Kiyoko turned happily to Ryoma.
"What is it Ryoma?" asked Kiyoko cheerfully.
"Obaa-san wants us to practice on the court," said Ryoma, "I'm your permanent mixed doubles partner."
"Yay!" said Kiyoko giving Ryoma a big hug. A voice cleared his throat behind Kiyoko.
"Who's this Kiyoko?" asked Rai.
"No one you need to meet," said Kiyoko stubbornly before pushing Ryoma to the farthest court, "Let's go Ryoma." Rei sat on the bench next to Kosuke and Reika.
"Who are you waiting for Rei?" asked Kosuke.
"Tezuka's not here yet," said Rei, "He's the captain." Kosuke looked at the look in Rei's eyes and turned away.
"Who'd think you'd fall in love with some junior high kid," said Kosuke amused, "I thought you preferred more mature guys."
"Captain is more of a man than you'll ever be," said Rei. Kosuke grew red for some reason and was about to say something when Reika pushed him to the side covering his mouth as she did so.
"Yuki!" called Eiji as he walked to her.
"Hai?" asked Yuki.
"Do you want to do some exercises with me?" asked Eiji, "Fuji had store duty today so I'm free."
"Hai!" said Yuki happily.
"Yuki," said Keita in an icy voice behind her, "we should spend some time together tonight. It's a good idea to further our relationship."
"Maybe," said Yuki blandly before grabbing Eiji and taking him to the far end of the court.
"What does he mean relationship Yuki-chan?" asked Eiji as the two did push ups together. Yuki stopped doing push ups and Eiji did the same looking at her worriedly. Her eyes were dark.
"He's my fiancé," said Yuki.
"WHAT?!" exclaimed Eiji in surprise. His shout resounded all over the court and everyone turned to look at him. Yuki sweatdropped.
"It's no big deal," said Yuki with a forced shrug, "It won't be for a few more years. Father says I have to as soon as I finish college. I'm free to do what I want till then since the marriage is just a bond with his company and another's. Keita and I don't really have to act faithful to each other." Eiji looked at Yuki's sad face wondering if there was more he should now before smiling and putting a comforting arm over the surprised Yuki.
"Don't worry Yuki-chan," said Eiji, "I know everything will be alright." Yuki smiled.
"I hope so," said Yuki yawning before leaning on Eiji's shoulder.
"What's wrong?" asked Eiji, "Did you not get enough sleep last night." Yuki nodded.
"I couldn't sleep with Reika back in town," said Yuki, "She worries me. I don't know why but she hates me."
"Don't worry," said Eiji, "If worse comes to worse, I'll help you out."
"Arigato Eiji-chan," said Yuki leaning back on the fence. She dozed softly. EIji sweatdropped.
"Yuki-chan," said Eiji, "Practice isn't even over and we're supposed to be exercising." Kiyoko noticed and ran over to the two.
"Eiji-chan," said Kiyoko, "can you just carry her over to the club room through the back way? I'll ask Rei to tell Captain Tezuka that Yuki was tired."
"All right," said Eiji standing up and picking Yuki up. He went through the bushes so that no one could see and lay Yuki on a bench. He folded his jacket under Yuki's head as a pillow and left quietly. Keita caught Eiji on the way back.
"Where's Yuki?" asked Keita in an expressionless voice. Eiji pointed back at the club room.
"She's sleeping back there," said Eiji, "I wouldn't disturb her if I were you. She's really tired."
"What relation do you have with Yuki?" asked Keita in a now harsh voice.
"I'm a friend," said Eiji with a nonchalant shrug before walking back to the court. Keita walked to the club room thoughtfully. He stopped when he looked at Yuki. He walked to the sleeping girl slowly. Yuki was breathing softly as Keita watched her. Slowly he leaned down and kissed her gently on the lips. Yuki's eyes snapped open in surprise. She felt Keita's soft lips on hers and she slowly put her arms around him. She sat up slowly kissing him more deeply before she realized what she was doing and backed away quickly. She moved away from Keita now afraid of herself.
"What are you doing here?" asked Yuki, "It's only club members." Keita shrugged.
"Sorry," said Keita moving out before looking back at Yuki, "I'll pick you up tonight at seven. It's a date." Yuki looked surprised and was about to object when he left.
"Oh no," said Kiyoko looking at her racket, "My racket strings have worn out and I don't know anyone here that can fix my strings." Ryoma walked over to Kiyoko and took her racket from her. He examined it closely only an inch away from Kiyoko. He looked at her.
"I know someone you can take it to," offered Ryoma, "Let's go there tonight at six." Kiyoko brightened.
"All right!" said Kiyoko cheerfully, "Come over to my house after school and then we can go after I change."
"Tezuka," called Rei running to him, "Do you want to come with me somewhere tonight? I got tickets to a show and Yuki and Kiyoko said they were busy." Tezuka was about to shake his head saying he was busy when Oishi, Momo, and Inui got there and told her that Tezuka wasn't busy at all and that he would love to come.
"Yuki! Kiyoko! Rei!" called three voices behind the girls as they were about to leave Seigaku. Kiyoko was the first to turn and dropped her racket in surprise.
"Rai! Keita! Kosuke!" exclaimed Kiyoko in surprise as three boys ran to the girls on the empty sidewalk. Rai had dark brown hair and was about Ryoma's height with piercing gray eyes. He wore a sweatshirt and baggy cargo pants. A glimmering smile was on his face. Keita had blond hair going sexily over his eyes and shining cerulean blue eyes. He wore a shirt and pants and he wore a small smile. Kosuke had jet black hair and icy silver eyes. He wore an arrogant and confident look on his face. The three, just surviving through their first year of high school, stopped in front of the girls.
"What are you three doing here?" asked Rei rudely.
"What a way to treat your friends," said Kosuke amused, "Happy to see you too Rei." Kiyoko and Yuki wore the same expression as Rei's-surprised and slightly angry.
"You three shouldn't be here," said Kiyoko fiercely to Rai, "You're supposed to be back in the U.S."
"What a wonderful way to greet your stepbrother," said Rai sarcastically before taking the pissed Kiyoko under his arm, "Are you bugged that your dad and I are spending quality time little sis?"
"I'll kill you!" said Kiyoko ferociously in chibi, "Just because I accepted your mom, it does not mean that I accept you!" "Haha!" said Rai in chibi sticking his tongue out at Kiyoko, "You're still at impatient as ever." Kosuke grinned devilishly at Rei.
"So what have you been up to Rei?" asked Kosuke.
"This and that," said Rei with a shrug, "and you?" Kosuke walked to Rei so that the two were only inches away.
"I missed you," said Kosuke. Rei was sweat dropping and had the anger mark on her face. As Kosuke had come closer, he was feeling Rei up.
"You're still as hentai as ever!" said Rei, "When are you going to learn?" Keita smiled at Yuki and raised his eyebrow at Yuki's necklace fingering it under his hand. Yuki didn't move.
"You're still wearing it?" asked Keita a hint of surprise mixed with happiness. Yuki turned away.
"I don't wear it because you gave it to me," said Yuki firmly to herself and to Keita, "I only wear it because it's nice."
"Yuki, you know we're engaged," said Keita, "Why don't you just accept me as your fiancé?"
"Because I don't have to," said Yuki before walking off.
"I thought you wanted to see your sister," called Keita from behind her. Yuki stopped and ran to Keita in chibi form.
"Where is she?" asked Yuki, "I can't believe she got you to come with her."
"She's over at Seigaku looking for you," said Kosuke grinning evilly, "She's probably at the tennis club room 'making friends.'" Yuki ran back to Seigaku alarmed. Rei and Kiyoko sweatdropped before hitting the three boys on the head. Three bumps appeared out of their heads as the three stood in chibi clutching their bumps.
"Baka!" said Rei.
"You know how Yuki hates it when Reika's around," said Kiyoko, "They just don't get along." Yuki ran to the club room where a girl that looked exactly like her was about to strip in front of a perplexed Eiji.
"Reika," said Yuki in chibi pulling the girl back by the ear. Her face was red as she made Reika button her shirt up.
"Yuki!" said Eiji surprised, "There are two of you!"
"Where's Fuji-chan?" asked Yuki looking around.
"Yuki," said Fuji behind the girl, "I just saw you walk in. Did you forget some-." He stared at the Yuki clones in front of him.
"What the heck is going on?!" exclaimed Eiji in front of Yuki. Yuki's head was down as she said,
"Meet my younger twin sister Reika," said Yuki moping.
"Twin?!" exclaimed Eiji. Yuki nodded miserably. Reika winked at Yuki.
"C'mon sis," said Reika, "You should be glad to see me. We haven't seen each other for six years," said Reika.
"And those were the happiest six years of my life," said Yuki dragging Reika outside. She turned to Fuji and Eiji with a smile. "I'll see you guys later!" When she and Reika were alone, Yuki turned serious, "You should've gone back to America. I don't want to see you."
"Sis," whined Reika, "Are you still mad that I impersonated you at that concert you had?"
"What else would it be?" asked Yuki before marching off, "You nearly ruined my career."
"Gomen," said Reika bowing but there was a grin on her face.
"When are you guys going to leave?" asked Rei to the four new American visitors.
"Probably in a month," said Kosuke with a shrug, "We have a lot of time on our hands."
"Fantastic," said Kiyoko sarcastically, "Do you guys have a place to stay?"
"Yeah," said Rai, "We have a penthouse a few miles from your school." Yuki, Rei, and Kiyoko were in chibi in the background.
"You four are going to mess everything up," said Rei pointedly, "You'll slip something up to the other players and then we'll have to move."
"Don't worry about it," said Kosuke, "We'll make sure to stay out of your sight."
"What are you two doing here?!" exclaimed Yuki. Rai, Keita, Kosuke, and Reika were sitting outside of the tennis courts.
"Ah!" exclaimed the first years, "There are two Yuki's!"
"That's my twin you baka!" shouted Yuki chasing the first years around with a hammer.
"Kiyoko," said Ryoma to the girl. Kiyoko turned happily to Ryoma.
"What is it Ryoma?" asked Kiyoko cheerfully.
"Obaa-san wants us to practice on the court," said Ryoma, "I'm your permanent mixed doubles partner."
"Yay!" said Kiyoko giving Ryoma a big hug. A voice cleared his throat behind Kiyoko.
"Who's this Kiyoko?" asked Rai.
"No one you need to meet," said Kiyoko stubbornly before pushing Ryoma to the farthest court, "Let's go Ryoma." Rei sat on the bench next to Kosuke and Reika.
"Who are you waiting for Rei?" asked Kosuke.
"Tezuka's not here yet," said Rei, "He's the captain." Kosuke looked at the look in Rei's eyes and turned away.
"Who'd think you'd fall in love with some junior high kid," said Kosuke amused, "I thought you preferred more mature guys."
"Captain is more of a man than you'll ever be," said Rei. Kosuke grew red for some reason and was about to say something when Reika pushed him to the side covering his mouth as she did so.
"Yuki!" called Eiji as he walked to her.
"Hai?" asked Yuki.
"Do you want to do some exercises with me?" asked Eiji, "Fuji had store duty today so I'm free."
"Hai!" said Yuki happily.
"Yuki," said Keita in an icy voice behind her, "we should spend some time together tonight. It's a good idea to further our relationship."
"Maybe," said Yuki blandly before grabbing Eiji and taking him to the far end of the court.
"What does he mean relationship Yuki-chan?" asked Eiji as the two did push ups together. Yuki stopped doing push ups and Eiji did the same looking at her worriedly. Her eyes were dark.
"He's my fiancé," said Yuki.
"WHAT?!" exclaimed Eiji in surprise. His shout resounded all over the court and everyone turned to look at him. Yuki sweatdropped.
"It's no big deal," said Yuki with a forced shrug, "It won't be for a few more years. Father says I have to as soon as I finish college. I'm free to do what I want till then since the marriage is just a bond with his company and another's. Keita and I don't really have to act faithful to each other." Eiji looked at Yuki's sad face wondering if there was more he should now before smiling and putting a comforting arm over the surprised Yuki.
"Don't worry Yuki-chan," said Eiji, "I know everything will be alright." Yuki smiled.
"I hope so," said Yuki yawning before leaning on Eiji's shoulder.
"What's wrong?" asked Eiji, "Did you not get enough sleep last night." Yuki nodded.
"I couldn't sleep with Reika back in town," said Yuki, "She worries me. I don't know why but she hates me."
"Don't worry," said Eiji, "If worse comes to worse, I'll help you out."
"Arigato Eiji-chan," said Yuki leaning back on the fence. She dozed softly. EIji sweatdropped.
"Yuki-chan," said Eiji, "Practice isn't even over and we're supposed to be exercising." Kiyoko noticed and ran over to the two.
"Eiji-chan," said Kiyoko, "can you just carry her over to the club room through the back way? I'll ask Rei to tell Captain Tezuka that Yuki was tired."
"All right," said Eiji standing up and picking Yuki up. He went through the bushes so that no one could see and lay Yuki on a bench. He folded his jacket under Yuki's head as a pillow and left quietly. Keita caught Eiji on the way back.
"Where's Yuki?" asked Keita in an expressionless voice. Eiji pointed back at the club room.
"She's sleeping back there," said Eiji, "I wouldn't disturb her if I were you. She's really tired."
"What relation do you have with Yuki?" asked Keita in a now harsh voice.
"I'm a friend," said Eiji with a nonchalant shrug before walking back to the court. Keita walked to the club room thoughtfully. He stopped when he looked at Yuki. He walked to the sleeping girl slowly. Yuki was breathing softly as Keita watched her. Slowly he leaned down and kissed her gently on the lips. Yuki's eyes snapped open in surprise. She felt Keita's soft lips on hers and she slowly put her arms around him. She sat up slowly kissing him more deeply before she realized what she was doing and backed away quickly. She moved away from Keita now afraid of herself.
"What are you doing here?" asked Yuki, "It's only club members." Keita shrugged.
"Sorry," said Keita moving out before looking back at Yuki, "I'll pick you up tonight at seven. It's a date." Yuki looked surprised and was about to object when he left.
"Oh no," said Kiyoko looking at her racket, "My racket strings have worn out and I don't know anyone here that can fix my strings." Ryoma walked over to Kiyoko and took her racket from her. He examined it closely only an inch away from Kiyoko. He looked at her.
"I know someone you can take it to," offered Ryoma, "Let's go there tonight at six." Kiyoko brightened.
"All right!" said Kiyoko cheerfully, "Come over to my house after school and then we can go after I change."
"Tezuka," called Rei running to him, "Do you want to come with me somewhere tonight? I got tickets to a show and Yuki and Kiyoko said they were busy." Tezuka was about to shake his head saying he was busy when Oishi, Momo, and Inui got there and told her that Tezuka wasn't busy at all and that he would love to come.
