Title: Tutor

Author: YumiYumi-chan

Anime/Manga: Prince of Tennis

Pairring: RyomaxSakuno (RyoSaku)

Previous: Ryoma started walking again and Sakuno followed.

'Sakuno-chan!' a cheerful yet familiar voice called.

'K-kintarou-kun?'

'Hello. Oh Koshimae is with you. Ugh anyway, Sakuno-chan, would you please be my tutor?' Kintarou said with his hands on a prayer position asking Sakuno.

Ryoma's eye twitched once again.

Chapter II: Sakuno's Decision

Sakuno's eyes widened.

'Eh? Wh-what do you mean?' Sakuno asked hiding her shocked expression.

'You see, my grades are… this.' Kintarou handed a card to Sakuno.

Sakuno's eyes widened again seeing the contents of the card. The card contains straight F's.

'Mada Mada Dane' Ryoma finally said his famous line.

'Hehe' Kintarou laughed.

'K-kintarou-kun, anou, i-is this r-really your card?' Sakuno asked still shocked.

'Yep!' Kintarou said cheerfully like he's bragging about it.

'Eh? I remember your teammates saying that you're great in tennis and in academics.' Sakuno said.

Flashback

Kintarou and Sakuno are talking.

'Ooh, our little Kintarou has a girlfriend!' his teammates teased.

Before Kintarou could 'defend' himself, his teammates choked him with their arms.

'Hey, Kintarou's girlfriend!' one called Sakuno.

'You're lucky. Kintarou's good in sports and in academics.' His teammate said.

End of Flashback

'Ah.. that? They,uhmm maybe… they just said it sarcastically.' Kintarou said reasoning.

Ryoma looked at him suspiciously.

'Ahh.. I see.' Sakuno said.

'S-so.. what's your decision?' Kintarou asked unsure.

'Ah anou. I don't know. I-I think I n-need more.. time.' Sakuno said.

'It's ok I understand. Maybe you're pretty busy. But I'll still wait for the decision.'

Kintarou said running and waving goodbye but he stopped and went back to Sakuno.

'Before I forget..' Kintarou stated holding Sakuno's hand, Ryoma looking at him with eyes saying 'Why are you holding her hand'

Kintarou kissed her hand.

'I'll wait sensei.' Kintarou said finally leaving Sakuno stunned and Ryoma hiding his expression.

Sakuno's face is so red.

'What should I do?' she thought.

She dropped her school bag.

Sakuno was about to get it but Ryoma picked it up.

'Ah.. anou.. arigatou.' Sakuno said waiting for Ryoma to hand it. But Ryoma walked.

'I'll bring it.' He said plainly.

'Demo…' Sakuno tried to argue but Ryoma just walked so she just followed.

Finally, they reached her house.

'Ah.. Arigatou for w-walking me home.' Sakuno bowed.

Ryoma handed her bag.

'I'll go now.' Ryoma said still plainly then walked.

Sakuno watched Ryoma go farther then disappeared. She smiled then was about to go in.

Ryoma stopped then ran back.

'Ryuzaki' he called panting a bit.

Sakuno looked back.

'Tell me. What's your decision? Will you tutor him?' Ryoma asked blankly.

Sakuno's eyes widened.

'I-I don't know.. actually.' Sakuno said looking down.

Ryoma lowered his cap.

Sakuno looked at Ryoma but he was gone.

The next day.

'There'll be a practice match. I'll announce the players. Fuji vs. Taka.' Coach Ryuzaki said.

'Keep burning!' Taka exclaimed.

Fuji smiled like always.

'Inui and Kaidoh.' Coach Ryuzaki continued.

'Fsssshhhhhh.' Kaidoh said.

'100 this will be a great match.' Inui said.

'And last, Ryoma and Momoshiro. Go to your respective courts.' Coach Ryuzaki ended.

Everyone went to the courts but Ryoma stayed at the bench. He was out of focus.

'Ryoma! What are you waiting for? We have a match to play1' Momoshiro yelled.

'Ugh!' he jumped out of his seat.

Momoshiro was giving all he had but Ryoma was still out of focus.

"What's wrong with you Echizen? Don't tell me Sakuno-chan rejected you?' he teased.

Somehow that got Ryoma's attention.

'Don't tell me that's true?' Momoshiro asked.

'Of course not. I'll serve now.' Ryoma said then suddenly he got his focus back.

Practice finally ended.

Ryoma was about to continue his daily routine which is grabbing some Ponta from the vending machine. Going there, he saw Sakuno sitting on a bench near the vending machine, asleep. Ryoma grabbed two Pontas then took a seat on the bench where Sakuno slept. He opened one can and drank from it. He moved to sit comfortably but the bench moved a bit too which caused the sleeping Sakuno's head to lie on his lap.

'Because why did I take this seat.' He muttered regretting what he did.

He looked at Sakuno's face. Even though she's sweating because of the practice ended and because of the heat, she still looked peaceful. He hated to disturb her peaceful sleep but he felt a little bit uncomfortable with her lying on his lap. It's not because her head is heavy or anything like that. It's something else he doesn't know. He also remembered Kintarou for some reason.

He grabbed the other can then placed it on Sakuno's cheek.

'Cold!' she exclaimed with eyes opened and still lying on Ryoma.

'Eh? R-ryoma-kun..' she said.

She suddenly stood from her position.

'G-gomenasai R-ryoma-kun!' she bowed with her cheeks filled with shades of red.

Ryoma said nothing then lowered his cap.

'What will you do with Kintarou?' he asked again.

'Uhmm.. I'm not sure.. Demo.. I-I think. I'll do it.' Sakuno said unsure.

Ryoma's eyes widened below his cap.

Author's notes: Kyaah! Another chapter finished! Thank you for all those who reviewed. (namely: midnight-blue08, songstress08 and Otakugal) Sorry if it sucks and you didn't like the story. This just popped out of my mind. And also sorry if some our 'out of character' Miyo-chan