Secrets and Questions

He entered the room as much as he wanted to ask all the questions in his head, he didn't bother because she was already asleep. He walked near her, to check and his expression softened, moved the hair covering her face and left a kiss on her temple. She made a moan, but it did not awaken her. So he puts his specs in place and turns the lampshade off.

Morning

30 laps around the villa, 150 light swings, 100 rallies on each player and 50 smashes. This is the training they have to do for that day; a failure to comply is Inui's special juice drink; AOZU, so the regulars make sure they did a good work on the training, as they finish they took some time to rest.

"That was incredible! I can't imagine I was able to do all of those exercises!" Risa exclaimed

"Yuuki-chan, are you alright?" asked Aoi

"Y-yes… I never thought that… *takes a deep breath* the training is that intense…`` She grabs a towel and wipes her sweat.

"But you did good on the rally Yamada, the returns were good." Said Riku with some admiration

"Thanks…"

In the afternoon, they are allowed to rest and do what they want. Yuuki alone went out for a walk along the way when she bumped into someone. "Oh, I'm sorry." She said she was surprised at who it was, a tall man she thought they were of the same age, his body built has fine muscle, maybe he is working out.

"I'm sorry too. I didn't think that there would be such a beautiful lady coming in my way." He said

"Ah… " she was so uninterested "Sorry again, I should go now." But before she passes by him the guy grabs her wrist "Not so fast!" the guy said, she glared at him, and she's ready to defend herself to whatever this guy is planning to her. "What do you want!?"

"Oh, you're quite brave! I just to know who are you"

"Why should I tell you? I don't even know you"

"I forgot to introduce myself, btw I am Atobe Keigo, I am awed by my prowess."

"Ah, and so?"

"Hey, what an attitude, you are talking to Ore-sama, will you kindly tell your name already or do you want me to spill it out from you?" it gives her creeps, she felt like she can't move as Atobe held both of her wrist and pushed her on the tree. He's pinning her, and it's kinda uncomfortable "Hey let me go!" she pleaded

"Say, you are from Yamamotos?" she was surprised to what she has heard from Atobe

"Huh? H-how did you know that…"

"I see so then, I am right." Then he let go of her and curled his hair. "The heiress indeed is in front of me."

"Don't tell anyone!"

"But why are you hiding it? They will find out soon."

"Just, keep your mouth shut; it's none of your business anyway"

"Okay in one condition" he step closer to her and enclosed her in his arms "Seal it with a kiss"

"NO!" She pushed him with her two hands, but his body was quite strong and he didn't move even a single centimeter. He held her closer, she was too afraid of that Atobe, she is so helpless; she has nothing to do and closed her eyes. Hoping that he will come again just like before, and will save her. Just as she think of it a voice called "It is not nice to take advantage on someone's weakness Atobe" it is a clear manly voice, you can hear the tone of anger on his voice

"Oh Tezuka, as I've thought," he knew it was him "I am just thinking if it is good to kiss her delicate lips as a seal of our deal" he teases him, the other guy got his eyebrows crossed and moved quickly, he set the girls free from Atobe's arm and move her away from Atobe. Yuuki is so afraid, she is teary eyed, and she throws herself into Tezuka and holds him tightly. "Ku-ni…mitsu… I'm scared!" she said before bursting from sobs. Seeing her cry, he caressed her back and turned to Atobe. "Don't dare come near her again!" it is a threat

"Woa! You look so serious! I'm just trying to know what you are going to do… I'm sorry that I scared you that much Hime-san, you're lucky that Tezuka looks so serious about you", then he turned to Tezuka back again, "I wish you two happiness, and oh well. Good luck and see you in the Nationals, just remember, the winner will be Hyotei" and wave his hand as he walk his way back to his villa

"Are you okay?" he asked softly

"Do I look okay? He scared me for real, I feel like I'm dying! That stupid guy! I'll make him pay next time I see him he's a jerk! A jerk!" then she starts cussing while in sobs

"Sssh… don't cry I am here already nothing will happen to you again." He lifts her head up and wipes her tears away

"Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked

"It reminds me of our younger days… You do act as if you're strong but inside you're already breaking..." Her face flushes "and the facts that I'm the only one who can see you cry…" so he enclosed her into him, his arms around her waist pulling her closer

"You sure talk a lot these past few days." She calms herself and slowly sets her free from Tezuka's embrace. "Are you following me Kunimitsu?"

"There's something I must ask you."

"I told you I am not ready yet,"

"I see, just whenever you are confused, or you need help I'm just here. Remember that I will do anything to protect what is mine."

"What? I am not yours?" it was unexpectedly a change of her mood he was surprised also

"Yes you are. Want some proof?"

"No, I am not. If you will still insist that childish prize way back then it is not counted!"

"Really so why you returned my kisses yesterday, doesn't it mean you already accepted the fact that you are mine?"

"Eh!? Baka Kunimitsu! Baka!" she doesn't know what to say as he reminds of what happened yesterday "You're a pervert!"

"No I am not. It's just I feel like kissing you again." He move his head down to hers again

"Hey St--!!!" she wasn't able to continue as he covered her lips with his; later that it became deeper and even more passionate. Not to their awareness there was a pair of sharp eyes looking at them.

Back to the camp.

"Alright then Seigaku tomorrow will be more intense and all of you have to be serious, it is the Nationals so we have to do our best, understand?" Ryuzaki-sensei

"Hai!!!" said everyone. Tomorrow morning everyone worked hard and trained themselves seriously. After three days they all went back to Seigaku and continued their training there. Ryoma who was in America did perform well in the tournament called Tezuka as something bothers him. He went back to Japan to take care of their unfinished business, the Seigaku team was all surprised as Horio tells them that Ryoma returned to Japan and is now having a match against their Buchou. Ryuzaki sensei as the umpire, Ryoma won against Tezuka. At the end of the match Ryoma shows his senpais his gratitude of being a part of the team as he plays his entire senpais specialty in tennis, while saying arigatou to each of them.