Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of tennis.

I was trying to sleep for three hours, closing my eyes, diving into my warm bed, the fluffy feel the pillow gives, the nice smell of fruit perfume I sprayed, the quite and dark night, everything is perfect!

Why I couldn't sleep?

It is pointless to try,

I am wide-awake.

I walked in the dark slowly to switch the lights on.

Once the light turn on I noticed, the room was in chaos! I was in hurry when I left this afternoon, I couldn't unpack my stuff, I should organize everything, and maybe I will get sleepy after that! It is already 2:40 PM, I should sleep if I want to make it on time tomorrow.

It took me fifteen minutes to finish cleaning, I still don't feel sleepy, I hate this feeling, I know if I think about what happened today there will be no sleep tonight.

A hot drink is all I need!

I searched for a boiler in the huge room, I found one in the cabinet and there was a variety of instant coffee, and chocolate drink.

Just what I wanted!

I made a cup of hot chocolate, then I switched the lights off, and opened the curtains to let the moonlight lightens the room.

"Do they charge for the drink?" I should buy some myself! Everything is double the price in these fancy hotels!

I noticed something that interpreted my thoughts while moving the curtains.

This is not a window! It's a door, there is a balcony!

"What a pleasant surprise!"

I opened the door and the cool breeze passed through moving my hair with wind's motion. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

I looked around, the balcony is shared with two other rooms, it is very big, and there were few chairs. I moved closer to see the view while sipping on my hot drink.

Faint noises coming from the first floor.

People are having the time of their lives partying and having fun around the pool.

Nightlife! Someone like me would never have.

I'll finish my drink and go back before someone comes in!

The chair was so comfortable, I wrapped my arms around my knees and lowered my head thinking.

Many things happened today, "Congratulations, huh? "

Is that the only thing he thinks about after all what he saw?

Why do I love him? Why I am suffering alone?

"Do you like tennis? "

I remember Ryoma-kun asking me if I liked tennis when we first met, and I remember saying...

"Not really, but my grandmother is the tennis coach in our school so I know quite a lot about the game"

But why did I start practicing soon after he joined the tennis team at school?

I actually know why,

However, I didn't want to acknowledge it.

I was amazed and inspired by him.

I wanted to feel what it like to be passionate about something, since I have never worked hard to achieve anything.

I was somewhat envious of the players at the team, their dedication to tennis, his passion especially what made me feel this way.

However, I should have known from the beginning that I should find my own path in life.

"What I really want to do?" I was too scared to ask myself this question.

I was lost, and it was easy to follow other people's steps, it wasn't a problem at first but I felt empty every time I continued to practice tennis, I knew it wasn't for me, I wasn't even interested if it wasn't for him.

Why did I convened myself to continue?

Even though I knew, it consumed my time and energy and mostly it made me feel insecure and I was not aware of that for a long time.

"You didn't have anything you like? "

"I do!, I...'

"You what? "

"I ..."

Suddenly, I woke up shivering from the decreasing temperature.

I didn't notice, when did I fall asleep, how much time was I sleeping here?

The sky is still dark, I took my empty cup and the blanket and went back inside, I was too sleepy to think, did I brought a blanket with me earlier?

Never mind I will sleep and think about it tomorrow!

I have never been this stressed out in my life over what to wear!

What do girls do in dates? Do they buy new clothes or just wear regular outfits?

"Oh! I should ask Tomo-.. No no! I have to make my own choices!"

I woke up at 10:27 AM this morning, and I was struggling ever since.

I looked at the clothes I brought with me.

Randomly laying at the bed.

I want to look mature this time, so no braids, no pink, and no skirts.

The only thing I have that is suitable is a dress Momo gifted to me saying she thought it would look amazing in me. I have never wore it before, it was a dark blue dress a little bit above the knees along with matching high heels.

Really? Is this the only suitable outfit for dates I have? I should buy new clothes.

I looked at myself in the mirror after changing "did I overdo it?" I let my very long hair fall on my back in long waves, put on mascara and pink lipstick.

"I look so different! Will Ludovic recognize me? "

My thoughts were cut off when I heard a loud ringtone, the screen showed "The French guy", I should change that!.

"Hello Sakuno! How are you? "

"I am fine, how about you? Did you sleep well? "

"Very well, are you finished?"

"Yes, I'll be in the lobby in five minutes! "

"Good! I'll be waiting for you"

"See you"

I took another glance at the mirror "I have to be confident I am no longer a young girl, this should be fine!"

My first real date! How should I approach Ludovic after kissing him like that! I was occupied with my feelings yesterday to think about it.

I started to panic when I saw the French prince standing near the entrance gate.

Calm down Sakuno, Calm down!

"Ludovic San "

I said while getting closer to where he was, but he was not paying attention to his surroundings.

"What is he doing? "

He looked so nervous while reading a paper.

"Ludo-... "

"Cerisier! Oh, hello! "

Blushing hard he quickly hide the paper and looked down.

"Hello, was I late?"

Still looking down "No, not at all, I was just trying to arrange things before we go so I came here early "

I am not the only one getting nervous this time! He is so cute when he get nervous.

"You see I don't know what you like, and where do you like to go and see, do you prefer indoor places or open spaces, and what you like to eat and so I- I.. "

I grabbed his shirt to get his attention.

"You don't have to bother yourself with that, what is the point of getting to know each other if we rushed things?"

"I have no experience in dating and so I don't know how things go, but.. "

I looked at him in the eyes and smiled "I want to experience new things with you, anything and everywhere is fine!"

"So should I cancel the table at the Italian restaurant? Peter said girls liked that place"

"Who is Peter? And why do girls like the restaurant?" I asked him confused.

"He is my Butler, he told me if I want to impress a girl I should have a table in that Italian chief's restaurant, it takes three months for a celebrity to have a table for two there!, but I did it with one call"

"You should cancel that! What are you learning from that Butler of yours! "I laughed at his shocked expressions "did you actually believed in that? "

He looked confused "but everything he tells me happens! Is he trying to make fun of me? "

"What I meant is not every girl is the same, it may work on some girls who are after your money, but a girl who likes you would be fine anywhere as long as she is with you" ..."believe me"

A memory from the past flashed in my eyes.

I was so naive!

"You know Cerisier, you-"

I looked at Ludovic and noticed the effort he made in dressing himself today, he looks like a model posing for the cameras! Even In casual clothes, he catches the attention.

"I what? " I focused on his eyes, which he averted from mine.

"You are very beautiful, you look stunning"

I did not expected that, I blushed and tried to explain to "Thank you! I don't usually wear dresses and heels so I thought I may do for a change! It looks funny on me right?" I laughed awkwardly.

"You're gorgeous no matter what you wear! "

If his courtesy earlier made me blushing, I am burning hot now, no one ever told me something like that.

I covered my face trying desperately to hide my blushing face. "Don't say something like that so simply!"

Ludovic smirked and leaned closer to me "Why? It is the truth though. I bet you heard it many times!"

He reached to my hands moving them from my face, "or are you acting shy to make my heart flutter? Cause you are succeeding."

I gasped "I am not! Why I would do that?"

Ludovic laughter echoed in the lobby, which attracted the attention of the staff and the guests there.

I lowered my head feeling extremely embarrassed.

I don't like the attention, why is he like that

"Ludovic san! People are staring! Please stop!"

"I want them to see" he stopped laughing and said looking behind me.

I tried to look around but he grabbed my arm and leaned closer and kissed my cheek lightly.

I touched my cheek were he kissed "P-Please don't do this randomly"

Are all the boys like that!? Is this a normal thing to do?

"Ryuzaki"

I lifted my head up and looked at Ludovic

He was smiling

Am I hearing things? I heard Ryoma calling me.

Before I could turn around a strong arm hold my hand tightly

"What-."

"Come with me for a minute Ryuzaki it is important! I have to tell you something"

It was really Ryoma-Kun, what does he want?

He was also dressed up, for an interview maybe?

When I look closely there were some people holding cameras and stuff behind him.

Does he want me to help him escape from the media as always?

I felt angry for some reason, he only calls for me when he need me!

I forced myself to smile "I am sorry, as you can see"… I hold Ludovic's hand "We are in a date now, maybe next time when I am free".

Ludovic laughed and lead the way outside, "Next time my friend"

I heard Ryoma quietly saying,

"Don't go"

I am confused!

What is this!

Ryoma is not his usual self. He never gives up this easily.

When I think about it, he kind of look sad! there is something off.

Should I go back?

"I should go back," I told Ludovic.

He responded by tightening the grip on my hand

"Until when you will be fooled by him Sakuno?" he gave me a side look and then sighed, "Your problem is that you are so nice, I will not force you, you can go see him"

He let my hand free

I looked back and then at him

"No, let's go"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes!"

It was pouring heavily outside.

"I should have checked the weather forecast, do you have an umbrella?"

"Yes! I took one before we go, here" I hand it to him.

I looked at the people outside rushing to avoid getting their clothes wet.

"Your problem is that you are so nice" is this even a good thing?

I just figured out that I have always been a good kid, a very good kid, I never expected anything from others, always smiling, always the one to worry about others, cook for them, cheer for them to achieve their goals

What about mine? No one asked

Because I am Sakuno, the girl who is OK about everything. The girl who appreciate everything, the girl who's always comforting, never complaining, always happy, always the girl who loves Ryoma.

I looked at Ludovic who was trying to open the umbrella, his expressions were so funny, I bet he had never hold an umbrella himself.

"Hey Ludovic San! I want to try walking in the rain, would you try with me? "

He stopped what he was doing while trying to process what I just said.

Is it too much to ask, well a normal person would refuse to in a date after dressing up, what would a prince do?

In a second Ludovic throw the umbrella and smiled "You should have said that earlier" he took my hand and run "let's go! "

Ah, I should have known, boys are unexpected, always.

To be continue…

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