Author's notes: Sorry for the VERY late update! I have been really busy with stuff!
I will only be able to update on weekends so please bear with me!
This chapter has a lot of Yuushi's emotions and that may be rather messy. I am not so happy on how I portrayed his emotions... Please just take it as it is.
Chapter10 is finally up so please enjoy and review!
Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis or any of the songs featured on this fic.
Chapter 10: Emotion
"Boku wa kono sora no you ni kimi wo…" Gakuto sang.
"For the last time Gakuto, CAN YOU PLEASE STOP SINGING!" Yuushi was getting pissed at his red-haired doubles partner.
"Why?" Gakuto asked. "It's nice isn't it?" Gakuto continued singing: "kimi wo tsuyoku mammoru…"
"Yes it is nice. BUT YOUR VOICE IS NOT!" Yuushi shouted at Gakuto. "Your voice is not like Sakuno-chan's for your information!"
"What do you mean Yuushi?" Gakuto looked hurt. "I am a bad singer?"
"Isn't that obvious? To be frank I would rather listen to Jirou sing than you!" Yuushi answered.
"But Jirou's asleep all the time!" Gakuto retorted.
"That's the point."
Gakuto pouted. "That means you don't like Sakuno-chan singing either?" Gakuto asked.
"Of course I would rather listen to her anytime. In fact all the time…" The last few words were muttered under his breath.
"Did you say something Yuushi?" Gakuto asked.
"Nothing. Let's get ready for practice. Atobe was called for a meeting with some teachers. I have to lead the team today." Yuushi replied, his vice-captain responsibilities kicking in. He kept thinking about Sakuno's latest single, 'Friends'. A smile crept across his face.
"zutto sagashiteita onaji hitomi (I've always searched those same eyes)
onaji yume wo idaiteru My friends (those same dreams my friend.)
kinou made no namida kyou kara no egao (Those tears of the past and laughter that will come)
sono subete wo uketometai (I wish to take them all in.)
asa no ame mo yoru no nagai yami mo (Fear nothing, not even the rainy mornings)
mou nani mo kowagaranaide (nor the long darkness of night.)
boku wa kono sora no you ni (I want to become the wings)
kimi wo tsuyoku mammoru tsubasa ni natte (that shall protect you like this sky.)
harukana jikan wo tobikoe (I shall soar far beyond the eras)
ima hajimaru mirai kimi ni ageru yo (and the future that begins now I shall give you.)
kaze ni mukai daichi wo fumishimete (I'll face the winds, stamp on the earth)
kimi to itsu made mo ikiyou (and live forever with you.)
sono te no nukumori de fureru sekai (The world touched by the warmth of those hands)
yasashii hikari ni michite yuku (brims with light.)
kimi ga soba ni iru to sore dakede boku wa (Just staying beside you)
dare yori tsuyoku narerun da (I grow stronger than anyone.)
meguri aeta kono chiisana kiseki (This little miracle of our encounter)
itsu no hi ka rekishi ni kaete (shall someday become a part of history.)
boku wo kono umi no you ni (Such that I ease your pain and sadness)
kimi no itami kanashimi iyaseru you ni (like the way this sea does)
harukana namima wo tadayou (I shall light up the future)
tooi mirai terasu akari ni naru yo (as we drift across the distant waves.)
nagai tabi ga owari wo tsugeru made (Till the end of this long journey)
kimi to eien wo ikiyou (I shall live forever with you.)
boku wa kono sora no you ni (I want to become the wings)
kimi wo tsuyoku mammoru tsubasa ni natte (that shall protect you like this sky.)
harukana jikan wo tobikoe (I shall soar far beyond the eras)
ima hajimaru mirai kimi ni ageru yo (and the future that begins now I shall give you.)
kaze ni mukai daichi wo fumishimete (I'll face the winds, stamp on the earth)
kimi to itsu made mo ikiyou (and live forever with you.)
kimi to eien wo ikiyou… (I shall live forever with you…)"
Shouts and applause came from below the stage as Sakuno ended her song.
"SAKUNO-CHAN!"
"I LOVE YOU SAKUNO!"
"AHH! SAKUNO-CHAN! AAHHH!"
"Arigato gozaimasu!" Sakuno waved to the crowd. Sakuno was at Shinjuku promoting her latest single 'Friends'.
"SAKUNO!" Sakuno heard the all-familiar scream. She glanced around the crowd and managed to make out Tomoka jumping up and down. She had draggedthe whole class along with her, with the exception of Ryoma. The 'Seigaku Ryuuzaki Sakuno Fan Club' was all present too. They were all waving at her. Sakuno waved back at them, smiling.
Sakuno had sent an autographed single to Tomoka. In the lyrics book, she had specifically added: 'For my best friend in this whole world!' Tomoka was touched and decided to support her promotional activities no matter how packed it would be.
Sakuno smiled to herself. She had truly given up on Ryoma and found something else.
Sakuno looked forward to going to school every time. Not only could she return to the life of a normal high school student, she could also find some peace and quiet under the sakura tree, which she frequented. There she could also speak to Yuushi, whom she felt very comfortable with.
Sakuno happily skipped to the sakura tree. There she saw Yuushi who was sitting under the tree.
"Oshitari-senpai!" Sakuno called out and ran over.
"Sakuno-chan." Yuushi smiled at her.
Sakuno settled herself beside Yuushi.
"Your single, 'Friends', it is really nice." Yuushi started.
"Arigato." Sakuno smiled, blushing.
"Oshitari-senpai, I wrote that for my best friend." Sakuno continued.
"Really? Your friend would be really happy!" Yuushi said.
"Yes! Tomo-chan is very happy! She dragged the whole class down to support me!" Sakuno was smiling all the way.
"And…and…" Sakuno lowered her voice. Yuushi looked at her at her change in tone of voice.
"I finally could get over Ryoma-kun and write a song not for him, but for the ones I truly love!" Sakuno smiled weakly.
"Well that's it!" Sakuno stretched her arms to the sky, smiling as she did so.
Yuushi looked at Sakuno. He raised his hand to stroke her head. Sakuno was just as surprised as the first time he did that. She blushed furiously at the contact.
Yuushi did that as a reflex. He wanted to touch Sakuno and just stare at her all day. He knew he had some kind of feelings for her, but he was not sure what they were. Now staring into the chocolate orbs of the girl whose cheeks were apple-red, he finally knew what they were. He had fallen in love with Sakuno. He wanted to have her all to himself and was very upset when he knew she still had feelings for Echizen Ryoma. Then, he did not know it was something called jealousy. He loved her, not as a sister, not as a fan, but as a man. (that rhymes:p)
"Sa…Sakuno-chan…" Yuushi said.
"Hai?" Sakuno looked at Yuushi innocently.
Yuushi quickly looked away and pushed up his glasses to hide his slight blush.
"It's…it's going to be winter soon isn't it?" Yuushi quickly said.
"Ah? Hai…" Sakuno was confused.
"Take care. You are going to be really busy and have no time to take care of yourself." Yuushi added.
"Arigato." Sakuno said.
Yuushi gazed at the sky. He stretched out his long legs and tried to place his hands on the grass. When he did that, he accidentally touched Sakuno's hand.
Sakuno and Yuushi both blushed at the contact. Both of them felt the electric at that moment. An awkward silence fell between them. Yuushi broke the silence.
"Sakuno-chan, I…" Yuushi stopped. He did not know how to continue. Sakuno looked up at him, puzzled.
"It's all right." Yuushi gave her a small smile and shifted his attention to the autumn sky. Sakuno was confused, but did the same thing as him.
"What's the matter with you Oshitari Yuushi!" Yuushi mentally scolded himself.
"You are the type which would go all out for what you want. Why are you being such a coward this time!" Yuushi shook his head.
Somewhere within Yuushi he knew that he was afraid of being rejected by Sakuno. He was afraid the delicate thread which held the both of them together would break. Inwardly he admitted that love was different from tennis and he was being such a coward for the same reason. He didn't like this side of himself, yet he did not want to lose it.
"Argh!" Yuushi rubbed his head violently, ruffling his dark hair. For as long as he can remember he had lost his cool. The collected Oshitari Yuushi was losing it in front of not a tall and strong tennis opponent, but a small and frail girl. His emotions were all mixed up within him. However he knew one thing, he loved Sakuno. Not as a star or an idol, but just her alone.
Notes:
1. Arigato gozaimasu - thank you
Credits:
Friends
Song/Lyrics: Yonekura Chihiro
Arrangement: Miratsu Takeo
Chapter 10: Emotion
Artiste: Tanaka Rie
Album: Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED SUIT 8 MEER CAMPBELL X LACUS CLYNE
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