Disclaimer: I own Kiyokawa Seira only. PoT isn't mine.

A/N: Hoped everyone liked the first chapter. This takes place just before the prefecturals with Yamabuki, so it'll contain some spoilers about the match in the coming chapters. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Chapter 2

Kiyokawa Seira yawned sleepily as she walked onto Seigaku's campus, squinting through her choppy blonde hair as the sun rose higher in the morning sky. After changing to her indoor shoes and stopping off at her locker, she meandered her way into homeroom; greeted with the typical behavior of her classmates. A group of girls were huddled in a corner, most likely gossiping about the latest boy they had a crush on, Takeshi was passed out on his desk as usual, and the Seigaku regulars were talking about something that seemed fairly important… She felt a small blush creep up to her cheeks as her eyes fell upon the bespectacled captain she had run into the previous day. His dark grey faze met hers briefly before it was replaced with the bright eyed face of Kikumaru Eiji. "Good morning Kiyo-chan!" He greeted her, enveloping her into a huge hug.

She couldn't help but smile at her friend's warm, but unexpected good morning. He usually gave her nothing more than a bright wave and a casual good morning. "Good morning Eiji-kun." She really didn't understand how he had that much energy so early in the morning; or that much energy period for that matter. He was the first person to talk to her when she had transferred to Seigaku, asking her a million questions and offering to show her around the campus. She laughed inwardly at the memory as she felt Eiji grab her wrist and pull her toward his group.

"Come sit with us! We're talking about the upcoming tournament against Yamabuki. You should come watch us! It'd be so cool to have another cheerleader! You can hang out with Ryuzaki-chan and…what was her name again?"

"Eiji, let her breathe." Tezuka commanded, his arms folded across her chest.

Kikumaru opened his mouth to protest but murmured a small, "Yes, captain."

Kiyokawa greeted the rest of the Regulars and turned to face a beaming Oishi. "It'd be really great if you came to the tournament. Even if they don't show it, everyone loves the support and if you have a problem getting there or something let me know and I'm sure we can work something out."

"Yeah." She nodded in agreement. No wonder they called him "Oishi-mama." He definitely acted like the mother of the team. She always though tennis to slightly boring, but that was probably because every time she had tried playing she hadn't done too well.

Kikumaru gave Tezuka a playful poke in the ribs and exclaimed, "Nya, Tezuka wants you there too. Right Tezuka?" He smiled sweetly.

Tezuka glared at his red-headed teammate and gave a small nod. "The more support we have the better morale for the team."

Fuji piped up, smiling as usual. "That's his way of saying 'yes he wants you there.'"

Kiyokawa felt her cheeks grow hot again. "Well, it looks like I'll see you guys in the stands then. I can practice kendo any day right?" She smiled.

Kikumaru stood up so fast it sent his chair reeling. "Wai! Kiyo-chan is coming to watch us play tennis!" He exclaimed so loudly the whole class had stopped what they were doing to stare at him, including the teacher whom very few had seen walk in.

"Eiji, please refrain from shouting in my classroom." The teacher scolded. "Now take your seat."

"O-okay." He mumbled an apology, his head down as he walked to his seat.

Kiyokawa stifled a giggle as she too took her seat along with the rest of the class to begin the day's lesson.

Lunchtime rolled around and the hallways filled with students. Kiyokawa was about to go sit with her friends from the Kendo Club when Kikumaru grabbed her wrist for the second time and dragged her in the opposite direction. "Come sit with us Kiyo-chan!" He said, smiling.

"B-but…oh alright. Ne, Eiji-kun, you seem to be talking to me more than usual today." She inquired.

"Nya?" He looked slightly hurt. "We don't hang out enough and you're fun. The guys seem to think so too……even Tezuka." He added with a sly little smile.

"Am I that easy to read?" She thought. "Tezuka seems to be a quiet one." She replied, smiling slightly.

Kikumaru looked puzzled. "Well, yeah. But he really cares for the team even if he really doesn't show it. Why do you wanna know? You like him or somethin'?" He teased.

"W-Well..I.. uh…" She stammered.

"Hello Kiyokawa-san, Eiji." Fuji interrupted, his usual grin plastered on his face.

Kikumaru jumped a foot in the air and spun to face his teammate. "Nyaa Fuji! Don't scare me like that!"

"Saa. sorry Eiji. Eating lunch with us Kiyokawa-san?" Fuji asked.

Kiyokawa nodded. "And Kiyo-chan is fine. No need for formalities. All of you." She smiled as they approached the lunch table.

Kikumaru sat down next to Oishi, stealing a piece of sushi from his bento before he opened his own and started talking nonstop about some cute animal he saw in the pet store earlier that week. Kiyokawa laughed and sat down, surprisingly across from Tezuka, who looked incredibly bored. Flashing him a weak smile, she began eating her own lunch when Fuji asked her, "So, you're in the kendo club right?"

She nodded, her mouth full of food. "I've been practicing it since I was about five. My grandparents owned a dojo and I would go over there almost everyday to practice. But since we moved I can only visit on holidays." She replied after she had swallowed.

Fuji nodded, noticing Tezuka discreetly listening to her every word and chuckling inwardly. "So, he does have an interest in girls after all." He thought, opening his mouth to ask Kiyo-chan another question when he was interrupted by Kikumaru leaning over half the table.

"Ne ne, Kiyo-chan, kendo club is done about the same time as us right? Wanna walk home together?" He asked hopefully.

"Eh? Sure." Kiyo really didn't know what had gotten into him that day. It was almost as if he was planning something. Her thoughts were interrupted by the bell signaling the end of lunch. "Sorry guys, I gotta run. Test in English now. See you after practice Eiji-kun. She said, getting up from the table, waves and murmurs of "good luck" eliciting from the guys as she retreated to her next class

Practice seemed to go faster than usual as Kiyokawa changed out of her hakama and back into her green and pink uniform and hurried over to the tennis courts to meet up with Kikumaru. He waved enthusiastically as she approached. "Sorry, I had a lot of stuff to change out of." She explained.

"It's ok. Tezuka's coming with us too." Kikumaru replied, pointing at their stoic captain.

He nodded and said, "Let's go." And lead the way out of the school grounds.

The walk home was fairly uneventful, with Kikumaru doing most of the talking. As the trio neared the center of downtown, Kikumaru stopped in his tracks. "What's wrong?" Kiyokawa asked.

"I-I just remembered I have to pick up something for my sister. You'll make sure she gets home okay won't you Tezuka." He added with a mischievous grin.

"Of course." He replied bluntly.

Kiyokawa flushed at the thought of walking home alone with Tezuka Kunimtisu. On one hand she couldn't have been happier, but on the other, she didn't know what to do or say to him. What if he found her annoying or stupid? "I'm going to kill you if this turns into a catastrophe Eiji-kun." She thought, waving to the retreating Kikumaru. Turning to Tezuka, she asked, "Shall we go then?" He nodded and they set of for home.

Kikumaru snickered to himself as he hid behind the nearest building, watching the two of them. True, he really did have to pick up something for his sister, but she didn't need it till the weekend. He just wanted an excuse for the two of them to be alone. "You better not be mean to Kiyo-chan." He whispered to himself, feeling a small tap on his shoulder.

"What are you doing Eiji-senpai?" It was Echizen, their freshman prodigy, along with Momoshiro.

"Shhhhhh!" He exclaimed, placing a finger to his lips. "Tezuka is with Kiyo-chan and I don't want to ruin it!"

Echizen and Momo looked at each other in disbelief. Momo burst out laughing. "Tezuka…..with a girl?" He asked, still not believing what he had just heard.

Kikumaru looked angry. "Look for yourself then!" He said, pointing.

Echizen and Momo peered around the corner, staring at the disappearing captain and his companion. "Who's he with?" Momo inquired.

"Kiyokawa Seira-senpai. She's in the kendo club. I heard she's pretty good." Echizen answered.

Momo looked confused. "H-how did you…?" He trailed off, interrupted by a familiar voice.

"Excellent data. I will have to add this to yours Tezuka. Let's see how you react to a girl. I wonder if she would like to try my newest Inui juice." Inui mumbled, jotting in his notebook.

"Inui-senpai! When did you…?" Momo was growing more confused.

"I shall have to notify the others of Tezuka's date." Inui replied, pulling out his cell phone.

"What have I done?" Kikumaru thought worriedly.

AN: Sorry it started off slow, but I needed to set up Kiyo's character first before jumping into things. Things are going to pick up soon I promise. As always R and R is most welcome!