Not All About Tennis
11. Quitting
"I don't do this anymore!" roared Midorima – a second year scouted by Marui to play doubles – as he threw his racquet down. The boy was the shortest on the team, regulars or non-regulars, but his mouth more than made up for his lack of height and often got him in trouble. His long green hair was cut only centimeters shorter than Niou's, so he wore it in a high ponytail, and his eyes were a honey-gold. "I can't work this asshole!"
His partner – his rival and assigned doubles partner – Takao huffed and crossed his arms, "I don't want to work with you either, idiot." Takao was the complete opposite of Midorima with his silent, usually patient, nature and his intimidating height. His black hair was messy and his eyes were a sharp, bright, blue to contrast the color. "But senpai put us together."
Midorima glared before storming away. Takao watched for a moment before strolling the opposite way.
"Go after them," Yukimura called from where he sat sorting through records of the single regular contestants. "We can't afford to lose them. Their our best – our only – doubles pair for next year. Plus, Akaya likes Midorima and god knows he probably won't like have his regulars next year."
Niou and Marui glanced at each other. Marui sighed, "I'll get Midorima. You'll just irritate him farther."
Niou smiled as he started after Takao, "You know me so well."
E/n: Mi-chan and Ta-chan were in "Sway" as well.
I like them – they deserve to be added to the list of Prince of Tennis OC's I have. After this story I may write one about Akaya and his regulars but not sure yet.