The Prince and the Pauper
moontonic18
Disclaimer: I do not own prince of tennis
note: you will notice something at the middle... so i'll just make it clear... Filipinos eat using spoon and forks but they enjoy eating other foods (like chicken) using their hands! :D you'll notice it later... :D
Chapter 4. Memoirs
"Wow!! Mitsuki Onee-chan your beach house is very pretty!" I felt my eyes pop out as I enter the living room. The beach house was like a royal resort; there were native chandelier lights, imported wooden sofa… imported everything- it's like I'm in Hawaii or something. There are at least 6 rooms, a veranda, and many beautiful plants and flowers.
"Your beach house is amazing…" Senpai Eiji mumbled while staring at the ceiling. The others nodded in unison while Senpai Tezuka stared at what seems to be a clay pot painted with many colors.
"Everyone… I hope you'll enjoy your stay here…" Mitsuki onee-chan bowed.
"Eh… you have a tennis court too…" Ryoma nonchalantly praised the house, attracting everybody's attention. The tennis court is near the garden; maybe he saw it through the screen of the garden door.
Mitsuki smiled "yeah… me and my brother also play tennis…"
"Now Mitsuki…" Grandma butted in, looking excited as ever "can you lead us to our rooms?" grandma laughed "I would love to see what it looks like"
Mitsuki smiled "I'd be glad to…"
I sighed as I threw myself on the six layered feather bed I was assigned to stay for the next two days "I can't believe grandma got all selfish…" I pouted. I'm not exactly angry at her but she should've at least joined us.
"Well she does have a point Sakuno, plus Senpai Kaido's also alone in his room right?" Tomoka suddenly threw herself beside me. She stood up then jumped up and down "What a nice bed!"
Tomoka kept on jumping while I was resting at the bed that I could feel the pressure "Tomoka…" I started seeing swirls "I'm beginning to feel a little sick…" I complained
She looked at my exhausted face "sorry about that" she searched the room "where's Mitsuki anyway? The three of us are supposed to be in the same room right?" Tomoka got off the bed "I don't know but Mitsuki seems kind of familiar to me…" she unpacked her luggage.
"What do you mean?" I asked Tomoka while trying to stand up. It's very odd for Tomoka to say that since she's seldom sure of herself.
"Never mind" she shunned the topic away "where is she anyway?" she asked me, suddenly becoming ecstatic.
"Oh… she said she's helping the caretakers prepare our lunch…" I sat near the wide window. It shows the beauty of the deep sea, the shore, the azure sky and the birds flying theirs hearts out.
"Hehehe…" Tomoka suddenly laughed like she's got an evil plan up her sleeves.
I sweat dropped "What is it? Don't tell me you're thinking of something stupid again…"
"Sakuno we're so lucky!!" She suddenly hugged me "Ryoma's room is actually across our room…" she whispered at me, wearing her 'devilish expression'
I felt my heart pump louder. Just thinking about Ryoma being near me makes me feel nervous and happy at the same time "uh… what's your point?" I asked nervously.
Tomoka laughed "My point is he's only walls apart from us…"
I sighed "I thought you're going to suggest that we look into his stuffs…"
"That's a great idea!" Tomoka squealed. I didn't mean to suggest something like that, I freed myself from her embrace "Tomoka!" I scolded her. She tapped my back "I was just joking you know…" she rested her head against the wall "I wonder what Ryoma and Senpai Momo are talking about right now…"
Tomoka looks like a paparazzi so I laughed hard. Tomoka looked at me like I was going insane "What are you laughing about?" she asked bewildered "you're not making sense Sakuno…"
"You never cease to make me laugh" I opened the door "Come on… let's help Mitsuki onee-chan" I got outside. Tomoka closed her eyes "yes Mom…" she then followed me "just kidding Sakuno…" she ran through the hallway "I'd love to help them prepare!"
"Oishi pass me the shrimp!" Senpai Eiji complained "Oishi please pass it to me!! Onegai!" he pouted like a little child. Senpai Oishi seems to be enjoying this moment, tormenting Senpai Eiji. We laughed along.
We decided to eat lunch by the shore; Mitsuki onee-chan prepared native dishes and finger foods. I have to admit, this was my first time eating lunch without using chopsticks- or even spoon and forks. Mitsuki onee-chan suggested that we eat using our hands like what people in other country sometimes do whenever they eat by the shore because it's more fun that way.
"A lot of people do this in Asian countries especially the small country of Philippines…" Senpai Inui started talking "Now I know why they love doing this…"
Everybody sweat dropped as Senpai Inui started explaining.
"I have a great idea!" Grandma caught everybody's attention, completely changing the subject "Since we only have three days to enjoy here!! Why don't we have fun games? I'm going to organize it…" grandma stood up in determination.
"Ummm… what are you talking about coach?" Senpai Kawamura asked while he scratched his head shyly. I think I know what will happen to the loser… one idea: Senpai Inui's special juice… scary!
"Here hold this" grandma forcefully handed Senpai Kawamura a tennis racquet (where'd that came from?). As soon as we saw the racquet, all of us became cautious "AHHH!! Burning!! Alright everyone, let's play… don't be such cowards!!" Senpai Kawamura got very ecstatic.
"Everybody finished eating?" Senpai Momo asked "I think it's time to run!" he suddenly stood up and started running, all of us followed him while Captain Tezuka, Grandma and Senpai Fuji stayed by Senpai Kawamura's side- still eating, not even minding his crazy aura.
Mitsuki onee-chan and Tomoka decided to play at the beach while Senpai Inui and Senpai Kawamura, together with grandma decided to make humongous sand castles. Senpai Momo, Eiji, Oishi, and Kaido decided to skim board while Senpai Fuji and Captain Tezuka are reading books by the shore.
But there seems to be someone missing, someone I never thought I'd value so much. He's none other than my prince; my prince who sends chills down my spine, my prince who, from some strange reason, makes time slowly pass by whenever I'm with him… my prince… my prince who I know will never look at me the same way I look at him. I'm just a pauper admiring him from afar; I'm not Cinderella…
I decided to take a leisurely stroll around, after all it's not everyday that I get to go here. The carrot-colored sky, the rhythmic splash of the serene body of water, and the placid course of the wind made everything seem perfect. I encountered a lot of beautiful sea creatures; fishes, sea urchins, and even dolphins.
The vibrant colors of orange and red gave me the indication that it's almost sundown. I am now running as fast as I could to reach a cliff, hoping to witness it… even though I don't get to enjoy it with someone, its fine by me. I turned on my ipod as I made my way to the cliff, and when I turned it on, the song that immediately played was 'You and Me' by Lifehouse… one of my favorite songs.
I panted as I took a seat near the edge of the cliff, still taking precautionary measures. I watched the sun's majestic behaviour as I listened to the song. I closed my eyes for a while, trying to feel the wind; trying to savor this moment. I wish he was here…
A sudden behaviour from my left side caught my attention; it's as if someone just sat near me. My eyes widened as my mind processed the events "Ryo… ma…?" I suddenly choked out as I separated my right ear from the earphone.
"What are you…?" I didn't even finish my simple question. Smooth move! I scolded myself. I caught myself 'swimming' into his deep and enchanting eyes so I swiftly turned my head to the other direction, causing my neck to feel something dreadful "Ouch…" I mumbled to myself. Now I'm totally blushing because of two things: the first one is because of Ryoma and the second one is because of my stupid actions. What did I do to deserve this utterly uncomfortable scene?
"Hey… be careful…" he nonchalantly warned me. He must've heard my feeble reaction. I kept my stare on the clouds, trying to focus on the scenic event my eyes are about to grab hold of. I got all the distraction that I needed- my ipod which is now playing 'Thunder' by Boys like Girls, and the beautiful scenery right in front of my eyes… but why do still feel very uncomfortable?
I gasped for some air and faced him "ummm… do you want to listen to some music?" I tentatively asked "I'm not sure if you're going to like the songs but-" I could my face flush.
"It's okay…" he looked at me then grabbed the earphones "thank you…" he whispered, I'm not even sure if I heard him right. I blushed then watched the sunset. My ipod is still playing Thunder by Boys like Girls. The left portion of the earphone is attached to my left ear while the right portion of the earphone is attached to his right ear. We are now connected through the use of my ipod.
"Umm…" I tried to put up a conversation so that I won't feel too awkward "Congratulations again…" my heartbeat suddenly became irregular; my blood suddenly began to boil… like it's going to burst.
He looked at me and held out a ball "I told you before the match that I'd prove I deserve this right?" he lowered his cap "international no.1" he kept it inside his pocket again "It helped me a lot…" he paused for awhile as he heard the next song, Dare You To Move by Switchfoot.
Hearing him say those words made me want to drown; it was like it filled my emptiness "I'm glad it helped…" I smiled "it means a lot to me… thank you…" I subconsciously gazed at him. How I wish I could stop time. Did he just smile awhile ago? I'm not sure… but even if he didn't, I'm still happy.
"Echizen!!" a voice suddenly came from afar "where are you?" I recognized it was Senpai Momo's voice "Echizen!" he called again. They must've been looking for us. I switched off my ipod "Senpai Momo came right after sundown…" I smiled unnervingly "I think we should go now, it's almost dinner time…"
He looked at the direction where the voice came from then nodded. He detached the earphone from his ear then stood up. I followed him as he made his way back "you know…" he started as he continued to walk; not even bothering to look at me "I really like your play list…"
I felt like my eyes are going to pop out. I can't believe he just complimented me… I was left speechless for a few seconds "thanks…?" I unsurely responded. Now I know, that even the pauper can experience wonderful moments with the prince; the pauper can still have her 'Cinderella moments,' moments which rarely happen but is still possible.
To.Be.Continued
Sorry it took so long for me to update… I had a lot of exhausting schoolwork!! I want to apologize if I have wrong grammars or something… I'm not a very good writer. Just wait for the next chapter… :) feel free to rate and review; tell me what you think. Thanks so much for understanding… Till next time :)