Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis.
dasfdsgfas- Ryoma's line in the song
dsfadfsafd- Yukimura's line in the song
dsafgsdfgd- Both
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It was a peaceful morning but for a certain girl, it was a nightmare. Ryoma was blackmailed by Fuji. There's a competition this morning and on the evening, there's going to be a party for the winners. Everyone was invited so Fuji suddenly thought of something. He made Ryoma promise to go there as a girl that's not a nerd and since every student is invited; no one is going to suspect Ryoma because there's only few girls who are a member of the bands.
That's one thing but they still haven't picked a song for the competition because the song they're suppose to perform was copied and if they sang it as well, they'll look like they copied them because the one who copied their song will perform first. Everything is the same as they planned it. Every move and even single details have been copied.
They also have to practice with Seigaku and Hyotei which is not good because her cousins, Fuji, Atobe, Tezuka and Inui, and her friend, Seigaku members, already know her secret. One week has passed since the auditions and many things happened. She became close with the Rikkaidai members and the Seigaku members found out her secret. When she opened the door, two people suddenly hugged her to death. It was Kikumaru and Kirihara.
"Ochibi!" Kikumaru said happily.
"I… need… to breath" Ryoma said weakly. She's already turning to purple due to loss of air. The two let go.
"Let's start practice" Sanada said.
Ryoma nodded and proceed to where the Rikkaidai members are sitting.
"So what do you think should we sing?" Marui, who is currently chewing a chewing gum, asked.
Ryoma looked the other members who are currently thinking. She sighed. "I know a song we could sing but its duet. Its title is Parallel Hearts." Ryoma said. If possible, she doesn't want to share her secrets and this is a way to let them know. She's sure they'll ask some questions after a while.
"I haven't heard of that song. Is it…" Yanagi said but was cut off by Ryoma.
"Yes." She said.
"It's much better if Seiichi sang with you." Yanagi said.
"As much as I want to sing with Ryo-chan, I also agree." Kirihara said.
The others agree because Yukimura's voice complements Ryoma's. Ryoma gave them the music sheets while she dragged Yukimura to practice singing.
Yukimura looked at Ryoma. 'I know Parallel Hearts but it's impossible for someone to know it because I created it with… Could it be?' Yukimura asked himself. The closer he gets to Ryoma, the more familiar he think Ryoma is.
"Let's start" Ryoma said.
They started practicing. After hours of practice, they rested. Yukimura looked at Ryoma happily drinking her ponta. Yukimura can't help but smile. She really reminds him of his childhood friend. He suddenly remember "that" Day.
-FLASHBACK-
Yukimura was writing a letter. It was Ryoma's birthday. When Yukimura finished writing the letter, his sister, Kurumi, arrived.
"Ichi-ni, what's that? A letter for Ryoma" Kurumi asked in a sweet voice bit there's a little venom in it. Yukimura didn't notice the venom in her voice.
Yukimura smiled. "Yes. It's her birthday today." He replied.
Kurumi clenched her fist and gritted her teeth inwardly. She like her brother and Ryoma is taking him away from her. She hates her.
"What's wrong, Kurumi?" Yukimura asked in a worried voice.
Kurumi smiled. "Nothing." Kurumi replied. "You must be excited. What did you write, Ichi-ni?" She asked.
Yukimura blushed. He decided to tell Ryoma his feelings for her in thins letter since its Ryoma's 8th birthday. "No-nothing" Yukimura stuttered.
"Don't you have something to do? I'll deliver that letter for you." Kurumi offered. Yukimura handed her the letter. He went to his room. He blushed when he suddenly remembered what's inside the letter.
Dear Ryoma,
Happy 8th Birthday, Ryoma. There's something I have always wanted to tell you. I didn't
get the chance to tell you when I left and I didn't have the courage to tell you when I was still
there. I love you. It's not just friend but something more. I know it's sudden. It's alright when you
don't feel the same and just see me as a friend. I will always be your friend. I really need to tell
you this now because there might not be a chance anymore. I hope you enjoy your birthday.
Your friend,
Sei
The next day, Yukimura received a letter. He read it.
Dear Sei,
I hate you and I don't feel the same. I never really liked you. I can't believe you
believe those lies.
Truly Yours,
Ryoma
After that letter, he didn't receive any letter anymore. Their only connection was cut off.
-END OF FLASHBACK-
When it was already their turn, they went to the stage. They started the intro.
We've seen the power to change the future
in our dreams
I can hear your cries within the noise
I laughed at it and it only exposes all of my weakness
Only you can know where you're heading
while chasing a different sky
We wished for the courage to face the future
You keep on smiling
while being lost in the past
until you can return to the real present
The first time I want to know about you
I was scared at how far the distance between our hearts
Just by understanding any misunderstood
we can start forward
I wanted to hold your tears and pains
but if I run I become restless as I run further
how far do I have to keep on running?
I can hear your songs within the noise
and I started to see my disappearing self
Please give me the strength to change the future
where I'm supposed to walk alone
I can fly very high
just because of your smile
We wished for the courage to link our hearts
to keep on smiling with you
while being lost in love
until I can return to the present me
After the competition, Ryoma did as promised but she didn't inside even though they're also the one of that team who is moving to the second stage.
Yukimura decided to walk outside. He went to the big tree. He was about walk towards it when he saw someone. He knew who it was from the first sight. It was Ryoma Echizen. He doesn't know what to feel. Should he be happy, angry, upset? Then he saw Atobe walking towards Ryoma. He stayed hidden while listening to their conversation.
Ryoma smile. "Kei, what are you doing here. Aren't you supposed to be inside.?" Ryoma asked.
Atobe removed his suit. He placed it on Ryoma's shoulder. It was really cold outside and Ryoma is wearing a sleeveless dress. "You should go inside." Atobe said.
" I want to stay here… this place reminds me of Sei." Ryoma said softly but there was a hint of sadness.
"Ore-sama told you to forget about him." Atobe told Ryoma.
"I…I can't. That letter. What if Sei isn't the one who send it? What is he really doesn't hate me? Did he really think I'm selfish, crybaby and a brat? Am I really that burden to him? It's unlike Sei. That letter is not like a letter Sei would send. Sei is not that cruel." Ryoma said there's still a little hope.
"Ryoma, if he's really not the one who sent you that letter, why didn't he send reply?" Atobe said coolly.
Ryoma looked at the moon. The moon light made her breath taking face more beautiful. If you looked at her eyes you can see sadness and Yukimura knew it. He can read Ryoma more than anyone else can. "I- I don't know." She said.
"Will you still pretend to be a nerd?" Atobe asked.
"Yes. I will remain being Arashimaya Ryoma." Ryoma said. "Let's go." They left.
Yukimura still can't believe what he heard. That letter, he's sure it's not one he wrote. If it's not Ryoma who sent her that letter then who? He can't believe he doubt Ryoma. Ryoma… The one he's been Looking for was Arashimaya Ryoma. She was just beside her all the time. He can't believe he hasn't noticed it. That's why she's familiar. 'Should I tell her?' Yukimura thought. But in the end, he decided to keep it a secret until he discovers who sent those fake letters to them.
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Author's note: Thank you for those who reviewed and sorry it took long. I have many things to do. I'm sure everyone knows now who sent those letters. For Yukimura, because Ryoma is disguising herself, it's only natural to not recognize Ryoma and for Ryoma, she's just 8 years old and she haven't seen Yukimura since she's 7 years old and besides you won't remember what you don't want to. I've considered writing that she had an accident and forgot Sei but later on remember him except what he looks like but it's what I usually do so I want to change ways for now. I thought it might be possible to forget what a person looked like by not seeing him for about 3 years if you really want to forget them. People changes even if you don't want them to and sometimes people changes so much that some people won't recognize them anymore.