A/N: Hi to all the new readers out there. Your encouragement is well appreciated.
Anyhow chapter 10 is in the voice/p.o.v. of Leiko Arai and she's not very happy.
Edited: I kinda like the character_chapters to be in present tense... why? *Shrug So had to edit it. 27/5/2009
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Chapter Ten
Leiko Arai
As I look at my broken camera all I can think about is Sumiko Fuji. I don't like that smile of hers. There is something unreal about it. It bothered me in year seven and year eight so it certainly bothers me now in year nine. Whenever I stand next to her, despite her warming the hearts of the team and even those in and around the school, I'm not going to be one of those who followed that weird smile as if nothing was wrong. And besides, who can hold it up for that long? Her cheeks must hurt. It annoys me to no end.
Fuji came in that morning and I dreaded having to look at her after having such a peaceful summer break. Having to look at my brother's miserable face every time I bet him in a match was more amusing than Fuji unchanging expression.
We were in the lockers getting ready for morning practice, I just placed my uniform in my locker and tied my hair up when Fuji walked in silently as always, but always seemed to cause a noise when around others. Kikumaru jumped at the sight of her and confronted her without a care. I couldn't believe the openness of Kikumaru words, 'You had a date with Tezuka-san?' My hands were shaking and I nearly dropped my tennis shoes if Fuji hadn't denied it so casually. Once the two left the room I had to sit down. Why did that little bit of news hurt my heart so much?
To be honest, I'm not even sure when I started to like Tezuka but those silly little quirks of love hit me whenever I'm near him or hear his name. How pathetic! It makes me so angry just thinking about how weak I get around him.
I waved Umeko Kikoishi over and asked her to set me straight,"Did they really have a date?" I asked her quietly.
"Don't worry, Kikumaru-chan said she saw Tezuka-san and Captain talking and holding hands."
"Holding hands!" I shouted.
When she didn't reply I bit the joint of my thumb. They were too close. The fact that they can call each other up for a drink was way too close. You'd have to be colour blind to not see how red Tezuka's cheeks would go whenever the two were together. Then again, Tezuka had the kind of personality that hated to be embarrassed and be put in embarrassing situations. So why around Fuji would he subject himself to that embarrassment that he disliked? No… maybe… Fuji is just able to open and shut the door to his emotions as she pleased, giving him no control over how he wanted to feel in opposed to how she made him feel. That made a bit more sense, I guess.
"I don't like it." I murmured. "I'm gunna have to do something."
"You better!" Umeko utter. "She doesn't know that you don't know about her date. Ask her and don't forget what we talked about!"
"Don't worry," I said with a cunning bliss. "I will and I haven't. These things take time."
Once we were together, I did ask her about that date and she answered the same way she answered when Kikumaru asked her, and even confused me in the process. Why would she tell me Tezuka called her up every week and then casually say no? Maybe she was lying, trying to appear modest, but I see through her. She's a cunning girl and I want to trip her up. Still, that's not an easy thing to do. Her mind is always a step ahead.
After that, she had the cheek to sets me up twice. That really tore me up. I was shocked. I could barely speak to her. I just stared at that content, smiling face deciding that this year will be the year I corrupt her!
I knew it isn't going to be easy. When I played my aggressive match with Sumi, all that ran through my mind was how I was going to trip Fuji up. The more I thought about it, the angrier I got. Fuji isn't like normal girls… I mean, just look at her!
Once I won my game, I came up with an idea I mean… I have already stared something but I can see myself doing more. There are two thing we share an interest in and even if I can't get close enough to her by other means, that would be the weapon I will use if and when needed. That would make the difference. So for now I'll be patient, ever so patient because sooner or later Sumiko Fuji will slip up.
I put my broken camera in my bag and decided to head to the library quickly. Thinking back now, I came off the court after my match and caught sight of Tezuka's boys, Oishi and Sai. Forget Oishi, but it was Sai who I watched for a while. Why he wore glasses, I'll never know but everyone had their secrets and he definitely had one. Hmm, with his odd personality I might have to use it to my own benefit.
With a quick nod of acknowledgement I decided if I was going to win anything over Fuji, I would have to make it painful enough to make her remember it. Ha!
...tbc...
A/N2: Hmm what is she up to?
Chapter 11: Leiko chats with Sai...
Thanks for reading.
