Heightened Senses

Chapter 5: Seigaku Troubles

I was once again taking the bus to school, nevermind that it was much more crowded than usual. When I heard the stop for school I moved to the door, but couldn't find it or anything. I was pushed back as the bus stopped and began to take leave once again.

I slumped down into my seat, ugh. Here I go again.

Why does this always seem to happen?

At least it was Saturday... I wouldn't be missing much.

I was going to get off at the next stop, but I couldn't hear the tone from all of the yelling. So, by the time I did get off- it was the last stop. I sighed as the bus driver spoke at me,"Haha, out here again, eh?"

I growled,"Yeah, and this time I don't have baka."

I stepped off and found the wall and the steel writing. Yup, same place. Man, it makes me wish that he was here.

I walked through the entrance, not really caring that I wore a Rikkaidai uniform. They would see more of me. I had no idea why, but I continued to go in- looking for something. I mean, why would I? We got lost in here last time.

I suddenly hit a chain-link fence.

"Itai..."

I put my hand on the fence and followed it to an opening and walked it- sitting against the chain-link fence along the inside.

"I'll just wait here...it won't take long."

Though, I was wrong. It was a long time before anyone noticed me.

"Hm, Oishi! Look at this!"

I moved my head around, I guess I fell asleep.

"Nani? Wasn't she here awhile ago?"

"She was, nya?"

"Yes."

I continued to sit,"What time is it?"

"Uh, 3:21."

I sighed,"Kuso[1]..."

I missed all day and now I had to worry about my father finding out.

"Is there a problem over here?" There was an aura next to the voice that told me the time. He seemed evil in a slight way.

"Hm? It's the Rikkaidai girl."

I stood up,"I have a name. It's Suzoki, Dea."

"Nya, nya! I'm Eiji!"

I turned to the energetic voie. Not another Marui...

I heard a whistling noise and moved my head in the slightest bit as the whistling noise missed me and hit the chain-link fence. I turned to the source.

"What are you doing here again, Rikkai? I thought I said to get lost?"

I stomped to the voice. His aura was dark and blended in with my mind, but he was still easy to pick out. I stood in front of him.

"O-Oi! G-Get away!"

"Tell me why you hit a tennis ball at my face."

"Because you're from the enemy school!"

I turned,"Saa, better than a reason Niou-baka or Jackal-senpai would give."

I walked to the way I came from- though ran straight into someone's chest.

Tezuka's POV[2]

I walked onto the court to see a commotion between Arai and the girl from Rikkai. I began to walk over there when the girl turned and walked right into me. I looked at her as she fell back into the ground. Her visible eye was dulled over- stating that she was blind.

She moved her head up, as if knowing I was there,"Tezuka-san? Why are you just standing there?"

"Why are you back on our courts?"

"Saa," she said as she stood,"I missed my stop on the bus and forgot to get off. I once again ended up here, but this time I am free of Kirihara-san."

"I ask that you please leave the courts."

"Ano, I would," she pushed her hand through her messy hair,"but I got lost the last time I tried to leave. I don't know if I could do it all again seeing as my eyes are gone."

By eyes she obviously meant Akaya.

"Oishi."

"Hai, Tezuka-buchou."

Dea's POV

Tezuka's aura was strong. It almost made me frightened, but I say almost because his aura speaks out. He is not what he seems. This "Oishi" brought me to a bench,"Is it okay if you wait til the end of our practice to leave?"

I nodded, it didn't seem so bad.

"Zoki-chan!"

Oh no, he was another Marui.

"Can you watch me play tennis, nya?"

I tilted my head to the voice,"Sorry Marui-san, I am afraid that I can only listen."

I paused,"I mean, Eiji-san! Gomen."

"Nyaaaa. What do you mean?"

"She's blind, Eiji."

"She is? How can you tell?"

I could feel him get closer.

"Eiji, she needs room to breath."

I nodded to the nameless voice.

"My name is Fuji Syuusuke by the way."

"It is nice to meet you Fuji-san. I am Suzoki, Dea."

"Pleasure."

So, he was a tensai? That was what I had heard from the commotion at school.

It was quiet as I was finally able to sit in my silence, of course with the pick pocking sound of the tennis rackets hitting the tennis ball.

"Ano? You again?"

I turned to the premature voice.

"What do you mean, Echizen? You weren't here for that dilemma!"

Echizen? The one that Akaya went on and on about?

"Fsssshhhh... You're too loud."

"What was that Mamushi[3]? !"

"Fsshhhh..."

Ahhh, the snake slithers in.

I sighed. Seigaku's team reminded me of Rikkaidai's... making me regret accidently missing.

"Hey! I don't think I introduced myself when you were here! Name's Momoshiro Takeshi!"

I nodded, not responding.

The loud one yelled at the snake guy,"Introduce yourself!"

"Baka... Kaidoh Kaoru."

I nodded once again and spoke,"You're right. He is loud."

"Eh?"

I heard a snicker as the two began to argue again.

I felt the bench move.

I turned my head to the aura,"You are Echizen, I take it?"

"Hai."

I moved my head back to it's original position,"You sure have cause a lot of fuss with Kirihara-san. He wouldn't shut up about you for all of Japanese and English. I almost lopped his head off."

I heard a snicker before the regulars were all called away. Man, this was boring. I'd rather be doing my Japanese studies.

And thats saying something.

I was finally told to get up when the regulars finally dispersed. I had never felt so relieved in my entire life. They were amusing, but I guess that without sight it just doesn't make as much sense.

I stood as Tezuka began to walk. I grabbed his tennis bag and followed.

Tezuka's POV

I walked slowly as Dea held onto the end of my tennis bag- obviously not wanting to get lost or anything. I expected it all to be quiet until she spoke up,"Tezuka-san..."

"Hai?"

"What exactly is Tennis?"

I was confused and did not know how to answer. I was at first wondering who would ask such a thing, but I remembered that she was blind.

"Tennis is a no contact sport played between two players (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a strung racket to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court[4]."

She was silent as I glanced back.

"Ano, I guess I get what you mean."

I might have just confused her more.

We arrived at the station for her to get home and she let go of my bag. We both waited.

"Tezuka-san, why are you waiting here with me?"

"I ride the bus home, too."

Dea's POV

Oh, I guess that makes sense.

I sighed and moved my head up,"Hopefully I don't end up out here again. I should try and stay on my side of the region, haha."

I had no response, so I just closed my mouth. I heard the bus pull up and got on, showing the driver my bus pass- signaling that I did not need to pay.

I sat down in an empty seat, the seat next to me apparently taken by Tezuka,"Tezuka-san, do you think the subway is faster?"

I got no response, so I went back to a subject I figured he was more comfortable with, Tennis.

He told me answers to things I would have never asked, and it actually seemed interesting. When the bus stopped for the 3rd time Tezuka stood.

"Well, Ja ne, Tezuka-san. I guess I may see you some other time with Tennis."

"Maybe so, Suzoki-san."

[1] Kuso: Damn.

[2] Tezuka's POV :DD!

[3] Mamushi: Viper, I guess. Ahaha

[4] Wikipedia definition... Thank you Tezuka XD.

This was the last chapter written by my friend, so the rest will be by me. I hope to do really great :D!

~Tai.