AN: Here is the one-shot update again. YEAH!
My exams are OVER! No more chemistry! BANSAI!
Ahaha, one of the reviewers pointed out in the last chapter's name. Yes, I took the name from that K-drama. But I've never watched it even though my friends recommended to me… I'm just too lazy I guess? XD
Hmm… Oh yeah, I've realized that Sengoku needs more love. I've finished his ending in the game. It's hilarious actually… He's such a dork so I'm making this somewhat short but sweet one-shot with not too much drama.
I'm replaying Shiraishi's ending again. I just love Hosoya-san's voice. He's Shiraishi's voice actor and all the fans went crazy at the tenipuri concert whenever he says 'ecstasy'! His voice is already an ecstasy! XD
Ahem, enough with my ranting now.
…I have no idea how I became his girlfriend.
There are three reasons that always make me wonder. One, we are from different schools. Two, none of my friends are very close to him and most importantly and lastly, he's a player.
The Rikkai tennis club's boys know this too. And believe me when I say some of the boys had threatened him and went as far as trying to separate us during dates. However, thanks to certain pretty buchou they are refrained from going to the extremes…
Still, that doesn't stop my trickster best friend from telling me "If he ever cheats on you or hurts you, intentionally or not, I'll personally rip him apart."
I'm touched that my friend is worried about me… But some times I feel like the only daughter of the family. Haha, why? Well, they all are fussing over me whenever they can!
Oh well, I guess they are just worried… But for now I'm having fun with him as my first boyfriend even though I'm trying to stop myself from falling head over heels for him at the same time…
…I don't want to end up being hurt, that's all…
Rikkai Daigaku Fuzoku tennis courts, Friday, 4.30PM…
Finally it's weekend! YEAH! Let's go celebrate!
"Thank you for your hard work today, Mi-hime." Seiichi smiles gently as I hand out towels to the Regulars. "You must be tired, aren't you?"
… 'Tired' would be an understatement of the year, you devil buchou. YOU give me the doubled training menu for the Regulars, which mean MY works are doubled!
I sigh wearily. "You should know that answer yourself, Seiichi. You doubled the menu, you doubled my workloads." I turn around just in time to brace myself from a physical impact by my adoptive baby brother. "Aka-chan, don't do that." I scold the curly-hair sophomore of the team tiredly but let him hug me anyway.
…Yeah, because I can never go against Akaya's puppy eyes! That's why he always gets what he wants from me and I'd never say no.
Green eyes sparkle brightly. "Nee-san, can I go to your house today?" Akaya asks with a bright grin. "I want to play that game with you again!"
I give him an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, Aka-chan, but can we do it tomorrow instead? I've something to do today." I ruffle his curls affectionately.
He pouts cutely. "But nee-san-."
An arm wraps itself around my shoulders and pulls me into a casual hug, interrupting whatever the 'devil' of the team is about to say. "What's this 'something' you have to do today, babe? Is it very important?" Masaharu drawls half curious, half amused.
Like hell I'll tell you! You're probably going to stalk me if I tell you what I'm going to do today. Wait, scratch that, Masaharu will definitely stalk me if he knows whom I am going to be with!
I peel his arm off me and give him a saccharine smile. "You can say it is very important, Masaharu." I say sweetly and walk towards the bleachers where I've put my bag with the silver-blue hair trickster following me. "You see, it's Friday after all. So what's wrong with me not wanting to go home just yet?" I ask him and start packing up.
The trickster of Rikkai Dai wipes his face with his towel. "I know it's Friday, but I'm worried about you, you know?" He helps me gather the equipments. "It's obvious that brat is the only one in the team who doesn't know the truth about your 'disappearance' from time to time." He chuckles lightly.
I sigh. "It's not like I want to separate Aka-chan out, but judging from you guys' reactions when I start dating him, I might as well spare him from the shocks and give him hints for a while before dropping the bomb." I murmur a 'thank you' to him and swing my bag over my shoulder.
I remember when I first told the Regulars about my boyfriend, they went berserk. Do you want to know what their reactions were? Well, I'll tell you!
Genichirou looked like he was going to faint…
Seiichi was actually glaring at random person in front of him…
Renji was freaking out because of the data and the fact that Seiichi was glaring into his back…
Jackal was giving me Gen-chan's stern look…
Hiroshi looked like he wanted to wring someone's neck off and was muttering curses under his breath…
Masaharu was giving me a calculative stare and perfect Renji's dead stare imitation…
And last but not least Bunta dropped his cake. That was how serious it was…
My best friend chuckles amusedly. "You're right. But it's going to be funny watching his reaction when you let him know what's going on." He still chuckles when I shoot him a glare. "Seriously, if we were like that, can you imagine how that brat will react?" He still tries to get me to imagine… NOT A CHANCE!
BWAHAHA! I'm sorry your mind-tricks don't work with me, Masaharu! My boyfriend is cuter than you! He's a dork! And it's a refreshing change!
"I'm not falling for that, Haru." I give him an amused glance as he sulks. "Anyway, I've gotta run now. I'll see you later!" I wave at him and quicken my pace.
"I'll call you later!" Masaharu yells after me.
I head towards the train station, get on the train the get off at the certain stop and look around for my boyfriend… Don't tell me he has gone to flirt with other girls again… I kick mini-Kasumi into the back of my mind. Really, I have to be more trusting! YOSH! Kisaki Kasumi can't be that insecure!
A familiar orange head catches my attention. Emerald eyes sparkle in happiness when the owner of those eyes notices me. "Kasumi-chan!" The tall form hurries towards me.
…Ladies and gentlemen, meet my boyfriend, Sengoku Kiyosumi!
I give him a smile of my own. "Hey, Sen-kun, I'm sorry, did you wait long?" I ask him as he skids to stop in front of me. I can't help but smile wider at his bright grin.
…His smile is infectious, I swear…
I don't know… I met Sengoku Kiyosumi when Seiichi sent me on an errand to Yamabuki. It was no surprise that I see so many girls at the fence, but I didn't show any particular interest in him. I just talked to the captain of Yamabuki team, passed the message from Seiichi and was about to leave when he came bounding up to me and professed his intention of wooing me…
To say I was surprised would be an understatement. I was extremely take aback, but after that he kept showing up wherever I go so I caved in…
He is really persistent, I gotta give him that. Also the fact that he's hot tops the cake. It's all good for us! MWAHAHAHA!
"No, it's fine, Kasumi-chan." He takes my bag and holds them for me. Then he frowns slightly. "Did you come here by yourself, Kasumi-chan? You should've asked one of the Rikkai guys to come with you. I wouldn't mind, you know?"
I chuckle. "No, I'm fine on my own, really, Sen-kun." I assure him and link my arm with his. "Come on, let's get out of here." I pull him along gently.
…Why do I insist on getting away from there? I have this inkling feeling that Masaharu, Bunta and Renji manage to follow me for some reason…
(Normal POV)
The silver-hair trickster nudges the self-proclaimed genius away from in front of him. "You idiot! You blocked me! See, now they're gone!" He hisses at the redhead.
Marui blows his gum loudly. "Whatever, let's just follow them already! I bet they're going to go eat some cake at café." He says enthusiastically.
The data master eyes his charge reproachfully. "I hate to break your bubble, Marui. Kasumi and Sengoku doesn't have any set pattern for their Friday's dates." He walks towards the station's exit.
"How would you know this, Yanagi? You've been stalking her all this while?" Marui asks sarcastically and follows the other two.
Niou rolls his eyes. "You should already know the answer to that, idiot. Now move it!" He increases his pace.
(Back to Kasumi and Sengoku)
"I don't want you to buy it for me, Sen-kun." I tell my boyfriend firmly despite his annoyed pout. "This is for me, so I'll buy it, ok?"
He rakes a hand through his orange hair. "But Kasumi-chan, I want to buy this for you." He argues stubbornly.
…Did I tell you that Sengoku Kiyosumi could be as stubborn as me when it comes to insist on buying things I like for me? That's why it's a miracle we're still together!
I sigh and raise an eyebrow at him. Putting the tri-band ring back into its place, I ask him. "Why do you insist on buying things for me anyway, Sen-kun?" I mutter with a frown.
"I just want you to be able to tell everyone who ask you that 'your boyfriend bought it for you', is that wrong of me to want to spoil you?" He blinks at me. "I guess you're still not comfortable with this relationship? You're still calling me with that nickname instead of my name…" He mumbles dejectedly. "I know you're independent but some times I want you to ask thinks from me too…"
Why do I feel like a villain here? Can somebody tell me why?
I sigh again and touch his arm. "I changed my mind." I declare softly and grin at him. "Sen-kun, I like this ring. Can you buy them for me please?" I ask sweetly.
He gives me a bright smile in return. "Sure thing, Kasumi-chan!" He takes the ring to the cashier.
I don't know why I still won't call him 'Kiyosumi'. But my only excuse is that I'm still trying to take it slow… I know that sounds really lame…
Am I happy with him? Well, despite the fact that there are so many protests from the Rikkai boys, I am really happy whenever I went on dates with the Vice-captain of Yamabuki tennis team. I know I should've trust his affection towards me by now because he doesn't look at any other girl but me when we went out…
Ooh, I think you're in deep this time! What's that silver ring doing in your pocket, huh?
I flush slightly at the little voice in my head… Yeah, I'm planning to give him a silver ring I bought the other day. But I still have no clue how I'm going to give it to him!
I like him more than I give myself credit for. Hell, I love him… Sucks to be me, huh?
After that, Sengoku takes me to a small but comfy café near the train station. We order and talk about random things like other couples would do on dates. "That looks good." He sips his drink and looks at my chocolate cake.
I smile happily. "Isn't it? Chocolate is really good for after a tiring training session. It doesn't make you feel too tired." I cut a piece of cake with my fork and offer it to him. "Here, have some. You had a practice today too, didn't you, Sen-kun?" I smile at his surprise look. "What?" I blush slightly when he continues to stare at me in surprise.
Hey, I get embarrass when someone continues to stare at me for a long time too, you know!? I'm not Atobe who practically bask in all those attentions!
"Kasumi-chan is feeding me! Lucky!" He exclaims and leans over to bite the cake I offer him. "Hmm… It's good!" He grins happily, and I blush harder.
Dammit, he's so handsome when he smiles it should be made illegal! No wonder he can get all the girls he wanted and people called him 'playboy'!
A pang of insecurity hits me again. I mean, after all those girls who went out with him before… I know some of them are definitely prettier than me and know how to make a guy happy. Whereas for me, this is all new…
No thanks to my brother and those Rikkai and Shitenhouji boys! RAWR!
"Well, I didn't think I'd find you here, Sengoku-kun." I frown at my boyfriend's sudden stiff posture when we hear a nasal, high-pitch voice speaking to us. "Oh, who's this? Another girlfriend? What number is she? She's from Rikkai, isn't she?" A slim, pretty girl with long black hair and purple eyes in Hyoutei's uniform stops near our table and addresses Sengoku directly. "I'm glad I found out that you have other girls behind my back." She says haughtily.
…Is that panic and sadness I see in his eyes? Hmm… I wonder what kind of history did they have? Is he still seeing other girls at the same time as me?
Now is not the time, dammit! That biatch is crossing into our territory! PROTECT THE LINES! CHA! PUPPY POWER!
"It seems to me that other than Yuushi, Choutarou and a few others from Hyoutei, the rest of you don't seem to pay much attention in social class because if you did, then you won't be spouting nonsense when it's obvious two people are on a date." I drawl condescendingly that can put Masaharu on his pompous day to shame. I raise my eyes to meet her furious glare. "May I ask what business you have with my boyfriend?" I smile sweetly and ignore the incredulous stare my boyfriend gives me.
No one interrupts my date! Take that, you biatch!
"What did you say?" She glares at me threateningly. "How dare you speak to me that way!" She screeches, and I wince at the intensity of her voice.
I ignore her and turn to my boyfriend. "Sen-kun, I'm glad you haven't gone deaf yet after all those time you spent with her." I say sympathetically to the stupefied Yamabuki tennis team's vice-captain. Turning back to the fuming brunette, I deal my final blow. "How dare I speak to you that way, you say? Well, I'm going to ask you a question," I get up and snarl at her furiously. "How dare you just bust in and interrupt other people's date, huh?" I give myself a mental pat at the back as she flinches. "Sen-kun, let's go somewhere else, ne?" I turn to give my boyfriend a sweet smile.
Sengoku snaps out of his daze and gets up after me. He puts some money down on the table and lets me drag him off, leaving the screaming, unknown Hyoutei girl behind.
Well… That's first after all the dates I've went with him… I guess it's bound to happen since he was a playboy after all…
I let go of his arm as soon as we reach a park. I walk to the empty bench and sit down. Taking deep breaths, I close my eyes to calm myself down and refuse to acknowledge my 'boyfriend' in front of me. Yes, I know he's dating only me right now, but I'm still upset about what happened just now. Call me a drama queen, but would you be upset at your boyfriend even though he's not at fault if that happened to you?
"Kasumi-chan?" Kiyosumi calls me, unsure of what to do. "What's wrong?"
I feel so drained, dammit… "Nothing is wrong. Sorry, can you go ahead for today?" I rub my face wearily. "I need to think by myself." I give him a weary smile.
"Kasumi, are you upset?" The orange-hair male kneels down in front of me and looks at me with concerned green eyes. "I'm sorry, I dated her back in junior high school but we broke up pretty shortly after we went out. I didn't know she has grudge with me…" He reaches out to touch my face.
I use the back of my hand to block him from touching me. "Her being does not upset me the slightest." I say with a low voice. "But what upset me, Sengoku Kiyosumi, was that you never told me anything and I haveto listen to stuff about you from others!" I hiss viciously.
I'm not mad because of his past, I'm mad because he didn't tell me about anything from his past before we know each other. Yes, I know of his reputation all right! But I will trust him enough to believe him if he tells me something about it!
Green eyes look at me sadly, and I feel my temper dropping at the look in his eyes. "I thought the past didn't matter as long as I have you." He says softly. Reaching out, he brushes the stray bang away from my face. "I was trying to change myself because I was so tired of the girls I used to chase when I met you. You were so beautiful, like a princess." He smiles gently. "I was ashamed of my past and I was scared you will run away if I told you about it."
I scowl slightly but not seriously. "Idiot," I chide him softly. Pulling him to sit next to me on the bench, I snuggle up against his body. "If I'm going to run away I'd have done that when you came up to me on the courts and profess your undying love towards me in front of everyone." I murmur and inhale his unique cedarwood scent slowly…
…Since he was honest with me, I might as well be honest with him about how I feel…
"I'm always scared whenever I think about us." I lean into his embrace. "I know you used to date so many other girls who are nicer or prettier than me. I was really insecure." I blush slightly. "I was afraid that I wouldn't be good enough for you… I was afraid that you'll get bored with me…" I look at everywhere else but him.
To my utmost surprise, the orange-hair male besides me chuckles. "I guess it's reasonable for you to be afraid given the rumors about me." He nuzzles my temple affectionately (one thing I love about him, he's not shy about PDA). "I can't stand the thought of having you upset with me… So please forgive me?" He smiles his usual cheeky smile.
Not fair! He knows we can't stay mad at him without feeling bad about ourselves if he smiles like that!
"I don't know… Maybe if you prove it to me that you have no other but me then I'll forgive you." I smile back at him.
He pouts slightly. "You sure play a hard card, Kasumi-chan…" He whines slightly but his face lights up in realization. "I know! I'll tell you that I love only you until you believe me!" Kiyosumi grins and looks me in the eyes. "I, Sengoku Kiyosumi, love Kisaki Kasumi. I, Sengoku Kiyosumi, love Kisaki-."
Whoa, he's serious! It's cute, yes, but it's embarrassing! But nevertheless, I'm glad he's willing to do something this silly to get me to believe him whereas if it were other guy, he'd probably walk away…
I put a hand on his lips and snicker. "Okay, okay, that's enough. I believe you, you dork." I poke him playfully. "You sure know how to make me laugh, really." I smile at him.
"Not fair, Kasumi-chan, how come I'm the only one that's confessing?" The orange-hair male pouts adorably. "I want to hear it from you too!" He demands childishly.
I laugh. "You're so cute, really." I inhale deeply and look him in the eyes. "I…" I blush at the sparkles in his eyes and turn away. "Oh Kami, give me a few minutes to compose myself." I mutter in embarrassment.
"Eh? It can't be that hard, Kasumi-chan!" He holds me a little tighter and leans closer. "Come on, I want to hear it from you so much." He drawls out the word 'so much' to emphasize.
Oh dammit, how bad can it be!? Let's just do this! CHA! Kasumi fight-o!
"…Okay, here I go…" I inhale deeply again and look him in the eyes one more time. "This is the only time I'll say something this long, ok?" I tell him and pull him closer. "I love the way you look at me when you think I'm not looking." I smile slightly at his blush. Leaning forward, I rest my forehead against his strong shoulder. "I love the way you lean in close whenever I tell you something, even though we both know you heard me." I lightly squeeze his hand with mine. "I love the sweet things you say to me even when I'm screaming at you…" I look him in the eyes again. "I love how you love me, and aren't afraid to show it… All the good things, all the bad, the mistakes, the surprises, the imperfections… I love all of it just because they are yours, Sengoku Kiyosumi…" I murmur softly and look away with a blush. "I'm so bad at this romance stuff…"
To my surprise, he hoots in delight. "You said you love me, lucky!" He exclaims and grins cheekily. "Wow, I'm so lucky today. You're my lucky goddess, Kasumi-chan." He kisses my cheek.
Aww…He's so sweet! Aren't we lucky or what to get such an affectionate guy like him?
I take out the silver band I have in my pocket and put it in his palm. "I bought this the other day and was about to give it to you in that café…" I mumble shyly.
He blinks and grins. "I'm happy, thank you!" He slips it onto his left middle finger. "I'll wear this all the time."
True happiness… it's right beside me. Appreciating someone who is trying to care for me despite the distance and difference… I don't love Sengoku Kiyosumi for who I hope he will become tomorrow, but I love him for who he is today… Isn't that enough already?
I get up and start walking away from him. I stop and turn around to toss a wink over my shoulder at my astonished boyfriend. "If I'm your lucky goddess, then you should buy this goddess an ice cream. Don't you think so, Kiyosumi?" I almost sing teasingly and continue to walk away.
He doesn't disappoint me because I hear footsteps approaching me at fast speed. "Wait, Kasumi-chan, you just said my name!? Lucky!" Kiyosumi exclaims happily.
There may be a risk for falling in love with an ex-playboy like him… But all that matters right now is to know he loves me, and that's enough… For now.
Why for now, you ask? Well, let's just say I'm going to set the Rikkai boys at him if he ever breaks my heart… MWAHAHAHA!
The next day, Yukimura's resident…
"I trust all went well?" smiles pleasantly.
Shivers. "Yeah, other than the part when that Hyoutei girl, Hanashita, showed up. I thought we have to stop Kasumi from strangle her at first… There was a eighty percent chance Kasumi would attack either Sengoku verbally or Hanashita physically…" Flips through papers. "But all went well and I'd say there's only three percent chance that Sengoku would do anything to hurt Kasumi now. There's even lower chance that anything will effect their relationship at the moment."
Smiles wider. "I see… Thank you, Renji. Masaharu?"
Lazy smirk. "Yo, buchou, what's up?"
"If you don't mind, I'd like you to pay a visit to Hyoutei and ask something from Hyoutei's genius." Tilts his head slightly and continues to grin pleasantly. "Do you mind that? I think you're best suitable for this job…"
Smirks wider with mischievous gleams in the eyes. "Of course not!" Laughs with anticipation. "I'll get Oshitari to introduce me to Hanashita. Then I'll teach her not to mess with Rikkai's princess…"
…Okay, before I starts running away from shoes you guys are going to throw at me…
Sengoku's character is a playboy to me. When I play the game, he doesn't show that he's interested at first, but after about a week or two (of continuous stalking and calling him out) he opens up really fast and flirts A LOT. He would say something like 'yes, yes, I understand, my princess' or something equivalent to that.
…His ending is also one of the funniest because my character appears doubtful to his confession so he tells her he'd keep saying he likes her until she believes him! He's such an adorable dork, isn't he?
Personally, I used to like Sengoku a lot… But then I start liking Niou, Shiraishi, Shishido and others… That kinda explains why I'm really not sure what to write about him… And that also makes me kind of not very satisfy with this one-shot.
But I guess it's up to you readers to decide whether it's good or not, no? Please let me know what you think by reviewing!
Until next time,
Cers.