Ah... I didn't get as much reviews as I expected but I'm definitely going to continue this fic! In fact, I'm going to put up an extra chapter for that.
Anyway, to those guys who are still reading this, enjoy!
Sakuno knew it was crazy.
After all, there were so many things to worry about. The mood, timing, words… it just can't happen like that. It needs to be planned, to be certain.
So it took a week full of Tomoka's nagging to bring Sakuno to see Ryoma after one of his tennis practices at the park.
And she was sure it wasn't going to go smoothly.
'I can't think like that,' thought Sakuno. 'Like Tomo-chan said, have confidence!'
But as she watched Ryoma's graceful play in the court, her heart doubted every word her mind said. She stood at a corner, watching him whack the tennis ball against the wall, over and over. 'Oh please… let things go smoothly,' she prayed.
She then decided to stray her attention elsewhere, but her eyes could never stray from Ryoma. She watched as he ran across the court, returning every hit he made, she watched as he positioned his body, preparing to serve.
At times like these, she realised why she wanted to take up tennis. Not because her grandmother was a coach, but because of him. His skill, his determination… it inspired her. If such a power exist, surely… surely she, too, could be able to do the same thing.
And without realizing it, she had fallen for him. Badly.
Now she has to tell those feelings, confess what she had so badly want to hide. Admit to him, who he really is to her.
And Sakuno sighed. 'This is stupid. I am stupid. I might as well…'
But Sakuno couldn't finish her thoughts. For a pair of golden eyes were watching her, and the figure bearing those eyes was drawing closer.
'Oh no, I must've sighed too loud! What am I going to do?' panicked Sakuno.
"What are you doing here?" asked Ryoma. "It's late."
"Ano… umm… I'm sorry to disturb you…"
Ryoma merely stared at her. "Ah," was all he said before continuing hitting the ball on the wall.
'Damn! I've got to tell him!' thought Sakuno. Using up all the courage she could muster, she finally said what she had planned to say.
[Sakuno]
Some say hearts
Grow silent
In a world where no one cares
Love keeps slipping away
Some say time
Is the healer
But in a house where no one speaks
Love keeps slipping away
Tell me
Why do we fight when we know it's all wrong
Why do we play that same old song
Is it just because
We're lonely
Love me, love me
But don't be sorry
Help me chase the shadows away
Love me, love me
When you've got nothing to say
Say something anyway
Ryoma was looking at her now. But she wasn't finish. 'Don't look at him! Just continue…'
[Sakuno]
Some say tears
Run dry but
In my heart I've cried forever
Only you can take it away
Tell me
Why do we fight when we know it's all wrong
Why can't we see what's going on
Is it just because
We're lonely
Love me, love me
But don't be sorry
Help me chase the shadows away
Love me, love me
When you've got nothing to say
Say something anyway
Sakuno was so scared to look at Ryoma straight in the face. But now she did, and was surprised at what she saw in his eyes. It was a mixture of surprise, astonishment… and slight irritancy. But the words were flowing now, there was no stopping them.
[Sakuno]
Anything to break the ice
Anything at all
Anything to break the ice
Anything at all
Love me, love me
But don't be sorry
Help me chase the shadows away
Love me, love me
When you've got nothing to say
Say something anyway…
She was done, and silence filled the air. Sakuno looked at him, waiting for his reaction. The reaction that might seal her fate forever.
"Something to say, ne?" said Ryoma, smirking. "Yes, I have something to say."
Sakuno didn't like the look on Ryoma's face. And felt her world shaking, ready to crumble…
"Mada mada da ne."
And it did.
Okay, most of you probably might not like this song, not only cause you don't know it but it might not fit the mood or Sakuno too well. Let me explain why I stuck to it anyway...
This song is by Bellefire 'Say something anyway'. Notice how the chorus somewhat rings true as Ryoma practically says nothing to her! But the verses might not be so true. Well, there is a slight reason, I wanted to make it look like Sakuno is very insecure, and is actually not sure of what she's saying. Why? You'll find out in the later chapters.
Hahah, Ryoma has rejected Sakuno! What's going to happen next?
Next chapter (be so kind as to click), Ryoma's feelings after rejecting Sakuno! Is there some kind of spark there?