Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of tennis.

"Ryuzaki what are you doing?"

I heard Ryoma's calm voice saying something in the distance, but I couldn't concentrate at all I was distracted.

For the first time in my life I kissed a guy, and I was the one who initiate it, I wouldn't even believe it if someone told me that I will do it in the past.

But why is it like that?

I opened my eyes slowly

I don't feel anything

Wasn't kissing supposed to make you feel things?

Ludovic opened his eyes and he was blushing so hard

Is it because I don't have feeling for him?

Or is it because Ryoma-kun is watching

The same exact thought gave me shivers.

Shivers, shivers everywhere in my body, I did what I did with courage, but I can't confront Ryoma after this. Because, first I can't act to save my life, and second he will see through me literally.

I felt Ludovic's hands holding mine firmly, as if he telling me to get my shit together.

"Ryuzaki, what are you doing here?"

Ryoma said again, but a little bit higher, while getting close to us.

I shut my eyes thinking before looking at his side, pretend, just pretend you didn't see him coming.

"Oh, Ryomo-kun, you're here! " I said happily as if I was surprised to see him.

The look in his eyes, it was intense, it could scare kids away. He pointed at the still blushing Ludovic and looked at me.

"Did you come to the US to play around kiss strangers? Does your family knows what you're here for? Ryuzaki"

Ahh, I feel it again, that dump feeling in my throat, why is he so harsh, so cold.

Is this how he thinks of me? After all these years, he should know me better than this!

But I guess not

I was dead silent for a while, and before I could defend myself, Ludovic came to my rescue.

He took my arm and kissed it while looking at my eyes.

"You know Cerisier is not like that" he then looked at Ryoma "Right? "

I smiled at him

A genuine smile, sending my thanks through it.

Ludovic smiled back knowingly "Actually, I asked her to be my girlfriend, to be precise I begged her this time. She just what me to shut up at this point, but suddenly she just kissed me"

He looked at me with confused expressions "What are you suggesting? Are you playing with my feeling? Cause I dare you don't!"

If it was something happening to someone else I would laugh, but it was not the time for it, get it together Sakuno!

"What else do you mean? Of course I would only kiss my boyfriend, it is a Yes "

Ludovic jumped at me hugging me or squeezing me to death to be honest, I tried to look happy as much.

"Let's go Cerisier! " Ludovic said while holding my hands in his.

I struggled so hard not blush over that, I mean I am still not used to being this close to guys.

"What you mean let's go? "

"To our first date of course! There are lot of places out there I wanted to visit but it is full of couples, I'll look out of place. I want to go with you! "

"I don't want to disturb you two but"

Ryoma looked at us with the same expressionless stone face while watching.

It bothers me, bothers me so much that he is indifferent. I can't deny that I was Hoping to see him caught off guard or surprised at least to see me doing something completely out of character.

It is frustrating, and humiliating to think that I had high hopes.

"Ryuzaki "

"Yes, Ryoma-kun! "

I almost zoned out again!

"You're here by your own right? "

"You know I am, why asking"

"Your family trusted you to me, you can't go out rambling around without a guardian, this place is dangerous to be in alone, especially for you Ryuzaki! "

"I am 22, for the love of God, I no longer need anyone to watch over me! I am responsible for my actions. You neither my family can decided for me!"

"Sorry if my family troubled you with this task. I apologize".

"If you excuse us"

I turned around so fast not to negotiate with Ryoma on this matter, and most importantly to escape, I can't trust myself in discussions and I want to look confident for once!

I didn't stutter, I didn't STUTTER!

Ludovic followed me

I so much want to look back! However, I can't. What is the look on Ryoma-kun's face! I want to know so bad. But I value my dignity.

"Cerisier, Cerisier! Where are you going? My chauffeur is parking the car on the other side of the street!"

"Ceris-.. "

I was in the middle of the road, I stopped suddenly, and all I hear is my heat beats, the pain in my chest doubled at my sudden thought!

Loud vehicle horns, streetlight flashing in my eyes

I felt a strong arm shaking me

"Sakuno what the hell are you doing be careful! "

"Ludovic san! "

My eyes started to water, hot tears forming and threatening to fall

Ludovic looked confused and concerned

"I didn't congratulate him on his win right?"

I looked at the prince searching for answers

I covered my eyes in disgrace

"I am so selfish, what a bad friend thinking of myself and my feeling all the time, even though I was rude he was concerned about me! "

"Don't be hard on yourself, you must have your reasons"

I looked at the tennis prodigy feeling ashamed that I caused him all this troubles

"I am sorry to you too, I didn't mean to involve you in my matters" I said while wiping off the tears

"No, no I am at your services! I can't lie that I didn't like it, I mean who didn't want a kiss from Cerisier! " he winked at me playfully.

I couldn't help it, I laughed, and hit him.

"OH MY GOD!, I didn't know you're this violent, it hurts" Ludovic pretended to be in pain, but I know my hit wouldn't harm a fly!

"I am not violent, you're just a rich kid"

"Ouch, that actually hurts more! " he pouted

I smiled "I am stating facts! "

We laughed for a good minute

"You know Ludovic, you're a really a good friend, I don't want to hurt you... "

Before I could finish my words, Ludovic rest is head in my shoulder facing the ground.

"Can you just forget him? You will only hurt yourself. I am willing to do anything for you remember that! And don't be sorry I am responsible for my actions as much as you are"

He raised his face locking his eyes with me

"I'll wait for you, so please take me seriously"

I blushed furiously, I have never been told something like that but also I felt very guilt to push him away every time.

" You must have felt something similar to what I am feeling right now whenever I looked at Ryoma-kun. I am sorry for not considering your feelings, I will try my best" I bowed slightly as an apology

"Well, I don't know what happened between you two yet, but I am different! I knew you liked that person but I kept on going after you and challenge him, you must have felt embarrassed" Ludovic laughed "

"No, no it's not like that at all! "

"Ah, thank God! "

I looked around this place is so full of people. Since I am here anyways I have to take advantage of it, I worked so hard to get here, why waste the precious money?

"Well Ludovic san, what about tomorrow? Do you want to show me around? I am new to this place?" I said cheerfully

"Of course I can, which time do you want? I am free all day long "

"Hmm, how about afternoon tomorrow? So you can rest you must be tired after the tournament "

"You're so considerate Cerisier! OK I'll take you from your hotel, by the way where do you stay at? "

"At the Grand Hotel, it's here" I pointed at the hotel in the distance.

"Cool, I'll walk you there"

"No, you don't have to, I'll have to go buy few things I need anyways"

"No way! A gentleman shou-."

"I know, I know but I want to walk little bit to clear my mind so no harm"

"If that's so, call me if you arrived, I didn't change my number, in case you decided to chat one day" he winked and left before I could slam my hand in his back!

"Good bye, see you tomorrow" I raised my voice for him to hear me

He just waved his hand

I laughed

"He sure is something else"

I looked around, the people, the cars, the shops, everyone and everything looks full of life. Nothing can stop the flow. Life goes on.

I sighed

I have to go buy necessities before thinking about anything!

I bought everything I need for my two weeks stay, people here mind there own business I can't even ask for anything without hesitating. Or maybe it's just me, I need to focus on improving my social skills!

Luckily, I no longer get directions wrong. I learned the hard way

When I got to my room, I was about to enter my card to open it when I saw someone beside me.

My eyes doubled in size

"Ryoma-kun! What are you doing here? "

Ryoma looked at me as if he just noticed me

"Ah Ryuzaki!"

He looked sweaty, jogging?

"Why ar-"

"What do you mean why I am here? Remember you asked me to give you my hotel location so you can book a room for yourself "

Stupid, Stupid ! What was I thinking oh, this is embarrassing, this is stalking by every mean

"Ah I forgot! How silly of me! "

I heard him sigh

"Don't go around late at night, you can ask me if you need anything, just knock twice"

He murmured something to himself about an annoying something..

"I don't want to trouble you with my matters, I am fine by my myself, thank you"

Ryoma paused a little then looked at his bag

"Well, as you wish" he opened his door "Good night then Ryuzaki"

Before he could get inside I remembered what I regret not telling him.

"Ryoma-kun" I said a little bit too loud

"Congratulations on your win today! You won fair and square, it was an excellent match you shined, I didn't know how but your performance was breath-taking! I was literally shaking when you scored the fi-.. ah what I am blabbering about"

Easy! Easy breath!

"It as expected from you Ryoma-kun you give it your all"

I smiled at him, no matter what we are friends, I should be happy for him.

"You too congratulations"

"Eh? "

"On your graduation I mean!"

"Ah!, thank you"

For a second I thought he meant about getting together with Ludovic! How stupid of me...

"Well good night Ryoma-Kun you must be tired, rest well"

I was about to get in when I heard him

"Ryuzaki! Umm about-.. "

I looked at him in the eyes wondering what he wants to say

He lowered his cap, shadows covered his face "Well nothing important, sleep well".

I stared at the empty hallway for a minute

Nothing Sakuno, don't expect anything, don't fool yourself again and again

I got inside and took a warm shower to ease my mind.

I have to sleep, tomorrow I'll go on my first date tomorrow.

To be continue.

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