Author's notes: Thanks for all the reviews! I know I have been rather slow with the updates lately. Gomen nasai ne?

About the spectacles thing, I will change it to glasses from now on. I do not wear specs, I mean glasses and so I am not very sure. My friends also refer to their glasses as specs so I just took it from there. Thanks for the advice anyway!

Why am I able to update? It is because the problem with MS Word still exists, but is not as bad as before after I did a sweep with the limited resources I have here. I guess I can update now? Haha!

I had wanted you guys to speculate on the pairing. I guess its rather obvious now?

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope everyone liked my Christmas fic! And what an 'eventful' Christmas it has been. My mother and I went out for lunch and while we were walking I heard someone open a zip. I turned to see the zip on my mother's backpack wide open while 3 people behind were staring at me. I stared fiercely at each of them in turn. They quickly walked away. Now that I think about it, those 3 are definitely in cahoots. What was funny was that the backpack contained only tissue and an umbrella (we are not that stupid you know). I was smirking all the way home (just like Ryoma) thinking how stupid and disappointed they were. The only regret was that I should have just kicked the hell out of them but my brain was still processing the information (it was my first time in such a situation). So guys, be careful when you are out, especially on holiday ne!

That's all for my ramblings. I just needed to get it out of my system. Enjoy chapter 5 and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis

Chapter 5: For You

It had been very hectic for Sakuno lately. She had to shoot new commercials and advertisements, new serials as well as prepare for her new single. Her newest single had shot to number 1 in its first week on the Oricon charts and stayed there for the next two weeks. Her fan base just grew and grew and there was no stopping it. Sakuno heaved a sigh of relief when she was finally able to take a rest for a short period and return to her life as a normal high school student.

Sakuno slowly walked around Hyotei Gakuen. Unknowingly, she had walked to the sakura tree where she had gotten lost and met Yuushi.

Sakuno checked if there was anyone under the tree and sat down. She stared at the blue sky. There were times when she wanted to get away from the crowds and be alone. The endless blue sky reminded her of Seigaku. She wondered how Tomoka was doing, how her classmates were doing, how the tennis regulars were doing and most of all, how Ryoma was doing. She started crying. She missed them all, she missed them very badly. Naïve as she was, she knew some of the students who came close to her had ulterior motives. Her tears were mixed with the regret of not being able to tell Ryoma her true feelings.

"Sakuno-chan, are you all right?" a voice in front of Sakuno asked concernedly.

Sakuno looked up through her wet eyes. "O…Oshitari-senpai!" Sakuno tried to wipe the tears from her eyes hurriedly.

Yuushi gently took her hands away from her face and used his hands to wipe the tears from her eyes.

"You shouldn't cry you know. Teen idols should not cry." Yuushi said gently to Sakuno.

"Go…gomen nasai…" Sakuno choked back on her tears.

"But do you know girls who cry are the prettiest!" Yuushi said with a smile. Sakuno smiled on the remark.

"Arigato Oshitari-senpai, I feel much better now." Sakuno wiped the final tear from her eyes and smiled at Yuushi.

Yuushi sat himself down beside Sakuno. "So why were you crying?"

Sakuno stared at the green grass in front of her. "I missed Seigaku and all my friends there, that's why I cried."

Yuushi studied Sakuno. She was really beautiful, with absolutely no pretence at all.

"If you have any problems come to me. Oh yes, here's my number. You can call me anytime." Yuushi handed her a piece of paper.

Sakuno took the piece of paper. "Arigato, Oshitari-senpai."

Lessons had ended for Sakuno. Sakuno had to have some special lessons by teachers to catch up. She was glad she was able to attend school and enjoy life as a normal student for just a day. She glanced outside the window. The male tennis team had started their practice. Seeing them practise reminded Sakuno of the Seigaku tennis team. She decided to watch their practice just for a moment.

Sakuno went down to the courts. The tennis regulars were not there yet, only the normal members were practising.

"Sakuno-chan? Isn't that Sakuno-chan!" a member screamed excitedly.

"Sakuno-chan? Where, where?"

Soon, a crowd of boys had gathered around Sakuno. Sakuno was afraid with all the boys surrounding her. She wished she had her manager here to get them away from her.

"What are you doing!" a voice behind the boys sounded.

Everyone turned to look.

"Atobe-buchou! The regulars too!" they exclaimed.

"Go ten rounds around the school and clean up the entire school after that!" Yuushi commanded.

The boys listened obediently and went off. It has to be noted that Hyotei was a huge school and a round around the school was quite a large distance.

"Ah! Who do have here?" Atobe looked at Sakuno.

"Ko…konnichiwa! I am Ryuuzaki Sakuno. A…arigato!" Sakuno bowed.

"Sakuno-chan!" Ohtori and Gakuto exclaimed before staring at each other.

Atobe took out a bouquet of red roses from no where and handed it to Sakuno.

"Beautiful flowers for a beautiful girl, ne Kabaji?" Atobe said.

"Usu." Kabaji replied.

"A…arigato…" Sakuno said shyly as she accepted the flowers.

"Why did you come down here?" Yuushi asked.

"Ah, Oshitari-senpai! I…I just wanted to watch you all practice, that's all…" Sakuno replied meekly.

"I should have known! Even a star would fall for oresama's beautiful tennis skills! Ne Kabaji?"

"Usu." Kabaji had his one-word answer for Atobe again.

"Sakuno-chan." Atobe faced Sakuno again. "You are welcome to watch our tennis practice anytime! I'll make sure the guys do not disturb you."

"Arigato, Atobe-senpai." Sakuno thanked Atobe and blushed.

"All right everyone, get to practice now. This way we can show Sakuno-chan our practice!" Atobe told the regulars.

"Hai!" Everyone said in unison.

Everyone got down to practising. Sakuno watched in amazement. She knew the Hoytei male tennis team was strong, she did not know they were that strong! She silently began to worry for Seigaku and Ryoma.

Meanwhile, Gakuto and Ohtori, big fans of Sakuno, practised with all their might hoping to impress her. Shishido was getting a bit irritated with Ohtori. Yuushi was keeping an eye on her as she watched. Sakuno was oblivious to all this however, being Sakuno.

Sakuno sat down in front of her table in her room. She took up the tennis ball which she had drew Ryoma's face on it. Her heart hurt when she thought of him.

"Ryoma-kun…"

Sakuno took out a piece of paper and started to write. She wanted all her feelings to come alive on the paper.

Three hours later, Sakuno put her pen down.

"This is for you Ryoma-kun."

Notes:

1. Gomen nasai - sorry

2. arigato – thank you

3. konnnichiwa – hello

I guess I do not have to translate 'Oresama' and 'Usu'?

Atobe always has roses out of no where. That's why I put that part in! Lol.

Please continue to read and review! I really appreciate it!

Merry Christmas!