Date: June 12, 2009
When Fuji Yuuta transfers to a boarding school to be closer to the girl he likes, twin brother Fuji Syusuke tries to follow. Unfortunately there are no more boy dorms available.
Note: First time writing in first person perspective and I hate it. I hate it!!

Gender Bender

Chapter 11
Tiny Romance

My name is Ryuzaki Sakuno, a boarding school student of the Shukuen Gakuen Middle School Division. I think I'm a typical girl. I try to be one at least, even though Tomo-chan always says I'm too shy. I wish I were more outgoing like her… But like most girls, I've fallen in love. And like most girls it so happens to be with my classmate Echizen Ryoma-kun.

A few days ago I started to notice how Ryoma-kun would sneak into the Shukuen Gakuen High School Division. I was kind of curious, so I followed him. People didn't really ask a lot of questions as to why a middle school student would be hanging around the high school division, because my grandmother works as one of the teachers here. Thank goodness! I wouldn't know what I'd do if someone came up to me.

Regardless, I followed Ryoma-kun. I followed him straight to the tennis courts. I felt so stupid! Ryoma-kun is really interested in tennis; of course he would want to know what his competition would be like when we enter high school. What was I thinking? Ryoma-kun certainly wasn't into older women right? I felt really relieved, but I just couldn't leave yet. It was like I was in a trance, I love that look in his eyes. He looks so alive when watching tennis, like there's a fire burning in them. I wish he would look at me like that…

So day after day I would watch Ryoma-kun watch the high school students practice with a kind of determination in his eyes. His big golden eyes… They're so addictive to me. I wish he would hold me… There's a kind of radiance around him that just draws me in. I don't think I'll ever get bored of watching Ryoma-kun. And even though I'm scared to let him know how I feel about him… I'm happy just watching him.

"Ne senpai!" Oh! Ryoma-kun spoke. His voice is so beautiful and comforting… I wonder who he's talking to. It felt like my entire world shattered. My fingers were shaking and I couldn't breathe. I could feel a pinching in the back of my throat, and my eyes just started to water on their own. There was a knot in the pit of my stomach and I wanted to yell, so badly, but I couldn't find my voice. Who was that skinny older granny my Ryoma-kun was talking to? Who am I kidding though? She's beautiful… honey brown hair, blue eyes… I wish Ryoma would talk to me…

Just as I followed Ryoma-kun around, I decided to follow this older senpai around. What is so good about her? Sure she's beautiful. I wish I had hair like hers, a figure like hers, those gorgeous legs and a nice round butt. She wasn't well endowed (it really comforted me to see this because I'm not very big either) yet she was still so feminine and simply beautiful, her figure was perfect without flaw. And when she spoke to her classmates, her voice was just so melodic and soft. I couldn't blame Ryoma-kun for falling in love with this senpai.

"Sakuno! We'll be graduating in a few months! Are you going to join the tennis club?" Tomo-chan asked, as had a small break from class.

"Ano… I-I think so. Maybe." I replied. It was most likely. If Ryoma-kun was joining, then I'd like to as well in order to spend more time around him… Maybe he'd notice me.

"Great! Me too!" Tomo-chan grinned before shoving something in my face… It looked like some tennis event. "There's a big tournament between different high schools. If you're going to sign up for the tennis club, we can go on a field trip after school to watch. I'm sure Ryoma-oujisama will be going! It's a shame we won't get all day off, like the high school students in the tennis club…"

"Ryoma-kun is going?" I blinked.

"Yea! I can't wait to get into high school and see Ryoma play!" Tomo-chan squealed. Me neither.

And that was how I found myself in the middle of a huge crowd separated from Tomo-chan at this large tennis tournament. I wonder where Ryoma-kun went… He disappeared from my sight as well… If only I could-

"Ouch!" I yelled out as I bumped into someone and fell to the ground. I felt so embarrassed!

"Are you okay?" I looked up. Oh! I could feel the blood rush to my cheeks. This was Kajimoto Takahisa! The nephew of principal-san!

I quickly stood up and bowed in respect, "Ryuzaki Sakuno, nice to meet you Kajimoto-senpai."

"Oh! You're Ryuzaki-sensei's granddaughter. I heard of you." He gave me a nod.

"KAJIMOTOUSAN!" A loud yell rang in my ear. I blinked away my shock to come face to face with my worst rival.

"Oh Syu-chan, how was your match?" Kajimoto-senpai questioned. I raised my eyebrow; they seemed close. It was my lucky day! Maybe they were dating! I wouldn't be surprised if someone as distinguished as Kajimoto-senpai finds himself dating a beautiful girl like her.

"It was boring. I won no problem." She replied with that beautiful smile of hers. "Who's this girl?" My rival questioned looking straight at me. I could feel myself literally freeze. Why am I so shy? I wish I could just speak out and tell her to back off.

"That's Ryuzaki-sensei's granddaughter. She should be joining the High School Division next semester." Kajimoto-senpai explained.

"Oh! Nice to meet you, I'm Fuji Syusuke." She smiled and offered her hand. She's so nice. Maybe that's why Ryoma-kun likes her so much. But I'm nice too right? I grabbed her hand and shook it. Soft… "Ne, Kajimotousan, I'm thirsty."

Kajimoto-senpai sighed, "If my cute little daughter is thirsty I'm going to get her a drink. Would Sakuno-chan like something as well?"

"Ah… No thanks. Thanks for offering senpai. Kajimoto-senpai." What? Daughter? He was way too young to have fathered Fuji-san.

"So Ryuzaki-chan, how are you liking this tournament? It must be pretty boring for you since you're not playing." Fuji-san commented.

"Ah no… It's fine not playing."

"Ne Ryuzaki-chan… Why have you been following for the past few days?" I froze once more. How could she notice? I didn't know what to reply. "Don't worry, I'm not mad or anything. Just curious."

"Fuji-san, what is your relationship with Ryoma-kun?" I shut my eyes quickly and tightly hoping nothing will fall out.

"Who?"

I let out the breath I was unconsciously holding in, "Um… Ryoma-kun."

"Oh. You must mean the boy with the cap. Echizen-kun." Fuji nodded.

"Yes." I nodded vigorously.

"I think he likes me." Fuji replied honestly. And just like that it felt like my entire world shattered once more.

"Oh." Fuji nodded after a few minutes of me explaining my entire situation, "So you like Echizen-kun…"

I nodded.

"All right. I'm not going to get involved in any more drama." Kajimoto-senpai announced.

"Kajimotousan! Come on! Please! We need to help these young youths find love!" Fuji-san begged. She's a really nice person, once I started to talk to her. Even though Ryoma-kun likes her, I can see why. I can't hate someone as nice as her.

"No. Not getting involved." Kajimoto-senpai replied.

"Fine." Fuji-san sighed, "I'm going to take care of this myself!"

"I'm going to be busy tomorrow so no unexpected visits in the middle of the night. And please stop breaking down Yuuta-kun's door; it costs the school a lot of money to fix. Have a good day Sakuno-chan." Kajimoto-senpai said before leaving.

"All right!" Fuji cheered as we were left alone, "There must be something about me that Echizen-kun likes…"

"Hair?" I wondered aloud.

Ten minute later, my face beat red; I was shoved in front of Ryoma-kun and Momo-chan (another classmate). Momo-chan seemed to be squirming a little and I didn't blame him as he burst out in laughter.

"What's with the wig?" Ryoma-kun raised an eyebrow. So cold… but he's still so handsome and wonderful.

"I-I… I need to go!" I squeaked before running off behind the bushes where Fuji-san was watching.

"Hm… If it's not my gorgeous honey locks, I wonder what else it could be…" Fuji-san frowned.

"Eyes?" I wondered aloud.

Twenty minute later, my face tomato red (once more) I was shoved in front of Ryoma-kun and Momo-chan. Again, Momo-chan started laughing. I blinked; I didn't know contact lenses took a while to get used to.

"You're missing a contact." Ryoma-kun raised an eyebrow once more. Oh so cold… But I still love him so much.

"I-I… bathroom!" I yelled and dashed as fast as I could behind the vending machines where Fuji-san was watching.

"Hm…" Fuji-san tapped her chin with her index finger, "If it isn't my beautiful azure eyes, what else could it be?"

"Sh-" I quickly covered my mouth with my hands. I didn't want to get into more embarrassing situations with Ryoma-kun.

"Oh shoot… the time." Fuji-san gasped.

I tilted my head in questioning.

"Sorry, my Tezuka-kun- my friend Tezuka-kun has a match now." Fuji-san explained.

"Oh, sorry to bother you with all my problems." I felt guilty, holding her back.

"No, it's okay. We can watch it together." She smiled. I couldn't help but smile back.

"Tezuka-kun is really good at tennis. He's the only on the team I have difficulty beating. He's really wonderful at the game." Fuji-san informed me, "He injured his left arm a while ago, trying to save me from drowning by the school lake so that's why he's playing with his right arm… He's still really good. No one can beat him."

"I'm sure I can beat him Fuji-senpai." My heart froze. I knew that voice.

"Oh Echizen-kun!" Fuji-san greeted warmly, "Come take a seat next to Sakuno-chan! You two are classmates right?"

"Yada! I want to sit next to Fuji-senpai." I could feel my heart break. It was no use; I should just give up on him… I don't blame him though; Fuji-san is a really nice and beautiful girl. She's wonderful, and I can't hate her.

"I think it's best if you sit next to Sakuno-chan, so Momo-chan can sit next to me!" Fuji-san urged.

"No! I want to be like your keys Fuji-senpai. Take me everywhere!" Ryoma-kun frowned as he sat next to Fuji-san.

The back of my throat was burning. I didn't want to cry in front of him. I used up so many tears on him already. I stood up and left. I didn't want to see his face anymore. It hurt too much. In my haste, I didn't realize it when I bumped into another high schooler.

"Hey… You're crying. Are you alright?" A girl with short brown hair asked.

I nodded my head, "I'm fine. Don't worry."

"No matter what kind of problem you have, you have to face it strong and don't let it get the best of you. All right? You're a strong girl, and if you put your mind to it, there's nothing you can't do." The girl told me. She was right. For once in my life I felt a bit of confidence.

"Thanks." I smiled, "By the way my name is Ryuzaki Sakuno."

"No problem." She replied, "My name's Tachibana Ann. I can tell what your problem is… I'm deeply in love with someone too. And I hope one day she'll realize it."

"Me too." I smiled before turning back to face my problems. I won't run away anymore. I won't.

"I WILL!" Ryoma-kun yelled.

I blinked at the scene before me. Momo-chan was holding back Ryoma-kun, Fuji-san had a confused look on her face, and Tezuka-senpai fresh from his match looked furious!

"YOU WON'T!" Tezuka-senpai retorted.

"I WILL!" Ryoma-kun yelled before breaking free of Momo-chan's hold and rushing towards Fuji-san. I gasped grabbed onto her hand and yelled: "Fuji-senpai! Please go out with me!"

"You're too young!" Tezuka-senpai was fuming. The atmosphere felt really weird.

"Saa… sorry Ryoma-kun, but Tezuka's right." Fuji-san replied with an awkward smile on her face.

"Why are you defending her all the time?" Ryoma-kun yelled.

Everyone blinked.

"The reason why I was trying to get close to Fuji-senpai was to find out what was so good about her." Ryoma-kun shouted. I took a step back… I was observing Fuji-san too for the same reason.

"She's a princess! That's why she's so good." Some high school student with a really charming aura showed up (he's really charming).

"Shut up Monkey King!" Ryoma-kun growled.

"Monkey King?" The charming teenager gasped then fainted dramatically.

"Why do you like her so much? Why can't you look at me like you look at her? Is it because of those triple counters she has in tennis? Is it because of her disappearing serve?" Ryoma-kun… Ryoma-kun started crying.

"Excuse me?" Tezuka-senpai blinked.

"Tezuka-senpai baka!" Ryoma-kun cried out, "I love you! And I appreciate you more than Fuji-senpai! You're amazing at tennis! Please look at me as well! I love you! And I want to play tennis together from sunrise to sunset! Then I want to spend all night jogging so we can improve our endurance and cardio!"

"Ryoma?" Momo-chan blinked as his best friend my Ryoma-kun ran away.

"Saa…" Fuji-san frowned.

Tezuka-senpai arched a brow.

"Sakuno-chan. I failed you. I'm sorry." Fuji-san apologized.

"No." I replied and felt some sort of wave of confidence, "Don't apologize Fuji-san. I never had a chance with Ryoma-kun. Thank you for helping me." If Ryoma-kun can't see what a treasure I am, then it's his own fault. I'm a strong girl, and I can get through this and hopefully fall in love once more.

This is the end of my tiny romance.


"Ne… Tezuka-kun?" Fuji Syusuke whispered into his classmate's ear.

"Aa?" Tezuka Kunimitsu questioned although he knew quite well what was bothering the girl of his dreams.

"Do you think the reason why Ryuzaki-sensei gave us detention and is making us write out a fifty page essay is because of-"

"Yes." He nodded.

Fuji sighed.

To be continued.

Note: I didn't beta, reread or checked for spelling. So if there's a mistake you really want to point out then please feel free to. There will be 3 more chapters left. Thanks for reading and thanks to those who review!