Lunch
School was somewhat peaceful after the episode with baa-chan this morning. Strangely Tezuka hasn't criticized, mocked, or glared at me yet. Keyword: YET. Today I picked to eat on the roof. It can be refreshing to watch the clouds while eating a delicious lunch. I sigh. "It's weird when the person who bullies you isn't doing his job!" I yell frustrated. I sigh again, finish my lunch and head back to the classroom.
I open the door and look up to see a white envelope on my desk. I walk over and pick it up and read the handwritten letter inside.
Dear Kizuka-chan,
I am too shy to ask you this in person so I resorted to this letter. The question: Will you go out with me? If yes please meet me at the park on Sunday at 12:00 noon. I look forward to your answer.
Sincerely,
Anonymous
"Like I would answer an anonymous letter." I state dully throwing the paper carelessly in my bag.
3rd year regulars
They all deadpan at my comment. "Well that didn't work." says Kikumaru. Inui pushes up his glasses. "I don't know. She might not seem interested, but I think she'll go." he says. Fuji and Kawamura nod. "Yeah, Kizu-chan seems like a very curious person." Oishi shrugs. "I guess we'll have to wait and see."
B2Me
"Why am I forced to do this?" I ask. It's after school practice and I'm being forced to practice too. Clearly Airen packed my bag because I'm not wearing my usual boy attire, but something I would wear at a tournament. It consists of a white visor with my signature 'K' on it in light green. A light green short sleeve top with my name in black letters on the back. A white skirt with black biker shorts and white sneakers. I sigh again. "Because it's your job as manager and assistant coach to practice with them as well." I pout. 'Old Hag.' I think taking out my practice racket.
Tezuka
I was getting ready for practice when I found a note lying in my locker. I unfolded it and read its contents.
Dear Tezuka-kun,
I know you might not know this, but I like you. Since I was too shy to ask you this in person I decided to write it. Will you go out with me? If yes please meet me in the park on Sunday at 12 noon. I hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Anonymous
I reread the letter then put it back in my locker and head out to practice. 'Who would write me such a note?' I think walking onto the courts.
Ryoma, Momo, Kaidoh
"What do you think he's thinking?" asks Momo not thinking of how stupid that sounded. "Fsst. You sound like the total retard that you are." Comments Kaidoh. Momo grows a vein. "You trying to pick a fight?" "Maybe!" yells Kaidoh. While they bicker Ryoma shakes his head following his buchou. 'They're going to kill us for doing this.'
B2Me
'Who should I go against? Who should I go against?' I ask myself tapping my chin in a thinking way. I scan the court looking for my next victim. 'Scanning...Ah ha! That bastard.' I run over to him a playful smile on my face.
"Tezu-kun," yeah I shortened his name it was getting too long. "How about you play a match with me." I say with the most kind and innocent smile I could muster. He looks down at me, because, yeah, I like come to his shoulder, and eyes me curiously.
"No." 'So blunt.' I sweat drop.
"Why not?" I pout. I push down on his folded arms to pull myself closer to his face. He winches the tiniest bit. If I weren't proficient at the job I do then I wouldn't have caught it. I step away from him with a worried expression. "Are you...alright?" I ask concerned. "Yeah, I'm fine." he answers not making eye contact. I roll my eyes. 'Men and their pride.' I scoff.
"Show me your arm." I command. He looks at me suspiciously. "Why?" "Just show me your arm. I promise I won't bite." I tell him with a smirk. He nods as if the statement reassured him. He held out his right arm. "Tezuka I may be crazy and slow sometimes but I'm anything but stupid. I meant your left arm." I state with a light expression. Slowly but surely he holds out his left arm which I take softly. "Thank you."
I hold his arm with my left hand and feel up his left arm with my right. No, I'm not being seductive at the moment; I'm being my Medical-experienced-self. I stop halfway up his arm, meaning the elbow. I look up at him curiously. "How did this happen?"
"I was hit with a tennis racket in my first year here." He replied softly. I look down continuing with what I was doing. When I reach his shoulder I could feel the muscles tense. "How many times do you see the doctor?" I inquire removing my hands placing them on my hips. "Twice a month." I nod. That is the required amount of visits. Then a thought hits me.
I look up at him. "Does anyone else know?"
"Oishi, Ryuzaki-sensei, and the doctor." He says. I nod walking away scolding myself for not noticing before. "Kizuka?" calls Tezuka. I turn to look at him. He had his racket in hand and his jacket off. "How about that match?" I smile. He was doing his best for this team, even putting his well-being in harms way and that was something I admired about him.
Walking Home with Ryoma
As the above indicates I'm walking home with my Chibi-chan. Wow haven't used that in a while. Well as I was saying...I'm walking with Chibi-chan deep in thought about that retarded note I got at lunch. 'Now that I think about it I wonder who it is. Should I go just to find out and then blow him off? Yeah, that sounds good.' I smirk, thinking of a way to embarrass the poor soul. "Oi nee-san?" ask Ryoma breaking me out of my thoughts. "You said I could see the house." "Oh yeah. This way Chibi-chan!" I point in the direction and lead the way.
We arrive a few minutes later. As soon as the house came in view Ryoma's jaw drops. "This is what you call a HOUSE?! I wonder what you consider a mansion." he says mumbling the last part. "Come on Chibi-chan I'll show you the inside." I say slinging my arm over his shoulders guiding him in. Since you already know what the house looks like I describe the staff.
Sometimes I wonder how we get along but I think Maria, the cook, and Airen, the sane ones, cancel out the rest of the retarded household, including myself.
After the Tour
"Can I stay here?" he asks excitedly. Truthfully I've never seen him so happy. I smile. "Anytime you want Chibi-chan, anytime." I say kissing his forehead. "Now go pick a room." he nods running upstairs. I sit down in a chair in the living room stressed over that stupid note. 'Why? Why? Why, does it frustrate me so much?! I hate my life sometimes.' I think.
Sunday Morning
I awoke early today only to the fact that I didn't get a wink of sleep last night. Huffing I get dressed in a BEBE black shirt and white Capri pants with a black chain belt and black vans.
Once I finished I walk out of my room to be met by Kamon and Ryoma. They look at me curiously as if asking where I was going. I roll my eyes. "I'm going out for a while, don't wait up." I explain walking sown the stairs and out the front door.
I walk to the park the whole way setting up my plan to dump this guy as soon as I get there. In minutes I arrive only to see Tezuka. 'Great he ruins my day off too.' I scowl but walk up to him. He sees me gaining a shocked expression. "What are you doing here?" he asks. "I should be the one asking you that." I retort. "I got a note yesterday saying someone was to meet me here at noon." he replies non-chalantly. My scowl fades into a look of utter confusion. "That's exactly what happened to me." I say taking out the note. He does the same and we pass each other our notes. My eye twitches.
"WE'VE BEEN HAD!!"