Pain and Love

-InuShikaCho-

Disclaimer: I do not own tennis no Ohjisama either the manga or the series… ToT (copy paste… lol)

Note: I made this chapter right after the first one… hehe… I have free time right now and I don't have classes today… but then since it's already night. I might pause the chapter and continue it the next day… wahahaha! (colds)

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Pain and Love: Denial and Anger

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Everything might possibly changed after that night they had, it maybe their relationship or how they treat each other. Nevertheless, their trust was still there. Things must be remembered in a relationship, you must not be that fast. Two answers must be answered before doing things, if you know what I mean. Practically, they want what they did; it's not that bad, right?

They rode the train as they went home. The presence of the rain last night was still there and also the night they had. They were quiet inside their mind but they want to say something out to each other, but something came inside their heart, that whatever it is… they won't leave each other behind.

The train stopped after a few minutes and the two couple left the train. Sakuno looked at Ryoma's hand secretly as they walked in the street together. Ryoma noticed it quickly, and for Sakuno to stop dreaming, he grabbed her hand tightly. Sakuno blushed of course; she wouldn't expect that Ryoma would do such a thing after what they had done the last night. But to be able to let Sakuno be relieved, Ryoma explained something to her…

"Whatever happens, I won't leave you okay… that will be my promise. Please don't think about what we did last night… both of us want to do it, right?"

Sakuno blushed and to let Ryoma know how she feels, she smiled at him and held his hand tightly. But before they had continued, Ryoma thought that Sakuno might be hungry for breakfast, and so they stopped on a café and ate there for a while.

Not like the previous hours, Ryoma and Sakuno were conversing to each other like they do before. They placed the experience they had in a side and if anything happens, they'll return and take it as a responsibility.

While Ryoma was telling a story to Sakuno, a phone suddenly rang and it was Sakuno's. "Wait for a while Ryoma-kun" Sakuno excused and took out her phone. And when she read the number and the name of the caller, she found out that her mother was calling her.

"Yes mom, is there something wrong?" Sakuno asked right ahead after answering the call

"Sakuno, where are you?" her mother asked too with her worried voice

"Mom, don't worry we're just having breakfast. Right after then, we'll go home already!" Sakuno answered back, until a voice joined into their conversation. Sakuno was surprised to hear the voice which was familiar to her, a deep and scary voice, which was known to be her father's.

"Tell Sakuno that I want to see her right away" it said

Sakuno started to tremble in fear while her eyes were starting to release tears. Ryoma looked at her and noticed it, he got worried and waited for Sakuno to hang up the phone.

"Mom I'm hanging up the phone already" Sakuno said while her hands were shaking.

"Okay Please take care of yourself, you and Ryoma-kun." Her mother ordered freely

"Yes mom…" and then she hanged up.

Ryoma took a sip from his drink and look at Sakuno seriously, "What happened?" he asked

Sakuno rubbed her eyes to remove the tears she almost released, "Nothing! I just… felt something unwisely…"

"Unwisely? Why is there something wrong?"

"No! There's nothing wrong… Ryoma-kun… before we leave, can we keep a promise?"

"Anything…"

"Ryoma-kun, please don't leave me behind… I'm scared…"

Ryoma looked at Sakuno again and promised "I will"

They left the café after, and walked again to the Ryuzaki residence. Sakuno was still holding Ryoma's hand tightly, knowing that she doesn't want to let go. Ryoma started to feel unnecessary and wanted to know something coming from Sakuno, but when he was about to talk, Sakuno screwed her up and started to talk some things.

"Nee Ryoma-kun…" Sakuno murmured with her sweet silent voice

"Yes?" Ryoma answered back quickly

"Would you mind if I go to your house next week? I want to see your mother and your father" Sakuno looked at him

"Sure" Ryoma answered back without any reaction

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They reached the Ryuzaki residence. It was the second time when Ryoma went to Sakuno's house. The first time was when Sakuno introduced Ryoma to her mother during their second anniversary. Just like before, the house was just like a mansion. Everything was nice of course. There was a big Sakura tree from the backyard, but you could see it from the front. As Sakuno pushed the button on the other side, where the doorbell is, Ryoma noticed a car inside the house.

"Mom We're here" Sakuno said as she hold the button, until a voice answered to her back.

"Sakuno! Wait" the voice answered with a joyful voice

At the same time, the gate opened by itself and Sakuno and Ryoma walked in. They both entered the house, and just like before (again), Ryoma was still surprised to see how big it was when you were inside.

"Ryoma-kun, welcome back!" a lady approached the two couples—who were removing their shoes on the front door

"Aunt, good morning!" Ryoma greeted the lady, who was known as Sakuno's mother.

Sakuno's mother looks like just her. Her hair was also that long, but then her mother stayed it without any braids. Her eyes were also hazel and her smile was perfect.

"It's good to see you again, Ryoma-kun, please come in!" Sakuno's mother offered while the two couple followed her.

"Mom I want to bring Ryoma-kun to the living room…" Sakuno ordered and her mother looked at her with a worried smile.

"Sure I'll go get some tea for you two" her mother left, then, Sakuno and Ryoma went to the living room.

"Your mom still doesn't change" Ryoma complimented

"I know… She's still sweet as ever… but then…" Sakuno looked away "I'm scared of what will happen next…" she whispered

"Huh, what do you mean?" Ryoma got puzzled. As Ryoma sat on the chair and Sakuno sat beside him. A deep voice greeted the two which was coming from the other side of the wall.

"So you're Ryoma Echizen…" it said

Then, a man showed up, he was wearing spectacles and he looks young. But the "Aura" of his was different, which changed the atmosphere of the room.

"Dad!" Sakuno shouted. She started to tremble while her eyes were completely surprised.

"It's nice to be back, nee Sakuno?" her father smiled at them, but Sakuno knew that he was just pretending. Her father was different from the others. There are some things that he can do that the others' don't.

"Good morning, Mr. Ryuzaki" Ryoma stood up and at the same time, he bowed his head to show his respect

"I thought you're busy with your business in Vienna?" Sakuno asked with fear in her eyes

"I heard a bad news… I got worried and went back here don't you want to see me, my dear daughter?" her father looked at her with odd look and then he glanced to the boy next to her "and don't you want to introduce me to the person beside you?"

Sakuno was surprised to hear this. For somewhat reason, Sakuno was really scared to her father. Before, her life suffered from the things that her father did. She was separated from her friends in her previous school because of her father. For she believed that, her father doesn't want to have Sakuno a close friends, for they might took Sakuno away from him. Yes, it was selfish for him to do that. But, a love of a father couldn't change. You can't stop him with just your own hands. In his sight, you're just an ant that he can crush into many pieces when he got mad to you. Her mother doesn't also have a chance to fight for their side. They were just like a follower, who needs to obey his orders.

"Ryoma-kun…" Sakuno looked at Ryoma with her worried face. Of course, Ryoma could see Sakuno's impression, he knew that she was scared, but he couldn't tell why. It was his first time to meet Sakuno's father.

"Sakuno…" Ryoma murmured. But when Sakuno could have added a word, her mother came holding a tray of tea cups filled with tea, and pieces of cakes.

"Why don't you eat first? We can share stories while eating, nee?" Sakuno's mother interrupted

"Mom, I'll help you there!" Sakuno took the tray from her mother's hand and placed it on the table.

As her mother offered the seats, Sakuno's father sat on the most comfortable chair. After a few minutes, they started the conversation, and of course the topic was about the prince of tennis, Ryoma-kun.

"Ryoma-kun, how are you?" Sakuno's mother asked and showed a smile, though all of them, except for Ryoma, knew it was a fake smile.

"I'm fine" Ryoma answered back respectfully

"I know, Ryoma-kun why don't you join us for lunch, wouldn't it be nice?" her mother added

"No thanks, I'm going to have a tennis practice before lunch and I might end up after lunch"

"I see…"

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After an hour of conversation, Ryoma needed to leave already. Ryoma bid goodbye to Sakuno's parents, while Sakuno accompanied Ryoma outside. When the two couples left, there was a deep silence inside the house. Sakuno's father, who (would be; I made the name) named himself as Soujirou, stood up from where he sat and approached the window. From there, he could see Sakuno and Ryoma together walking outside the house. His brows were already met while his fist was like he was about to punch someone because of the anger he had inside.

"Soujirou… don't tell me, you'll separate them too?" Sakuno's mother, (once again I made the name) Sakuya, demanded. She knew what Soujirou wanted to do, she knew when Soujirou had a plan, and honestly, Sakuya doesn't like it. "Both of them love each other, and isn't it selfish if you'll separate them?"

"Shut up!" Soujirou shouted

"But, Soujirou, you already did that to Sakuno before! She'll have a different world, if you did that again!" Sakuno demanded again

"I told you to Shut up, Sakuya! If that Ryoma cause our business to fall down and if he'll take our daughter away! I won't let that happen!"

"Soujirou Ryoma is not the person you think Ryoma is a different child! Believe me"

"You can't stop me, Sakuya…" Soujirou insisted, "I'll kill whoever gets closer to my only daughter!"

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End of Chapter

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Wahaha very… creepy I guess? Hehe… well I just finished this chapter for 2 days… about the previous chapter… what happened between Ryoma-kun and Sakuno is IT! Aaahh! I can't tell the right word usually I never speak that word… but I hope you got my point… I'm sorry hehe ;p