X'mas Fic 1 & 2
Title: Christmas Prom
Author/Artist: jgal87 or land_of_fics
Pairing: Kirihara/Ann
Theme: #4- Dance Night
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Prince of Tennis
Author's notes: written for eien_no_kaze, Christmas drabble
***
Tachibana Ann stared at the notice held in her hands with utter disbelief. Why is it that the attendence of the school annual christmas night prom be compulsory? Not that it would be anything of her concerns, but she had enough of people asking her who's going with her as her dance partner. Kamio had been pestering her for days on the subject, and she had no indications of whatsoever to go with the latter. She knew Momoshiro would go with her if she ask, but she doesn't want Kamio to be glaring daggers at Momoshiro throughout the dance. The thought of asking her brother to go with her weren't really appealing as well. Not to forget, there's no way she would be asking Atobe or Fuji to go with her, she would rather die than ask Atobe.
Without knowing where she was going, she found herself standing near the street tennis courts. Just when she was about to turn and leave, her eyes caught sight of one very familiar figure. Someone dressed in Rikaidai's jerseys, her eyebrows rose skeptically as she wondered why someone from Rikaidai were seen loitering in places like this. That was when she realized where she'd seen the person before, it was none other than the culprit behind her brother's injury, Kirihara Akaya. She then realized, she hadn't seen Kirihara ever since the Jr. Senbatsu camp.
For a moment she thought of leaving, but something held her back. After some pondering, she decided to head up front to confront the latter's reason for being at the street tennis court. Taking in a deep breath, as she braced herself, she called out to the latter.
"Ne, Kirihara Akaya... What are you doing here?" Ann asked.
"Practising..." Akaya shrugged.
"At places like /this/? Don't you have some better place to practise at?" Ann couldn't help but asked.
"Yeah, but at this late of time? I surely doubt they would still be open for public." Akaya's eyebrow rose in skepticism.
"Oh... right..." Ann mumbled incoherently under her breath when she caught sight of the time reflected on her watch, she had been so vexed over the issue of the approaching dance night that she'd neglected to check for time.
Speaking of the dance night, brought her back to reality. As the moonlight shone on both of them, Ann suddenly felt herself assessing Akaya from head to toe. Somehow, the moonlight had caused Akaya to look exceptionally attracting, she must have been caught staring for Akaya was eyeing her strangely. Snapping herself back to reality, she cleared her throat loudly to call for attention.
"Ne, Kirihara-san, do you mind doing me a favor?"
"Huh?" Kirihara blinked, he was beyond bewilderment. One moment the girl was eyeing him with disdain, now the girl was asking him to do her a favor.
"Well..." Ann tapped her foot impatiently.
"That'll depends on what sort of favors it is..." Kirihara responded.
"Very simple, you'll just need to go to the dance night with me." Ann announced, smugly.
"Dance night?"
"Yeah, dance night held in my school."
There was a moment of silence as Kirihara Akaya digested the piece of information, for a while, Ann thought that the latter weren't going to respond when she heard the unmistakenable voice responding.
"When?"
Ann blinked, she wasn't expecting the latter to agree so easily. Forcing herself to stare Kirihara in the eyes, she said without hesistation. "Tomorrow"
"Heh..." Kirihara smirked, and eyed her in the eyes. "No problem, expect me at your doorstep tomorrow at 7."
With that said, Kirihara walked off leaving Ann to her thoughts.
"Wow, that was fast..." Ann commented under her breath, before she registered the fact that Kirihara will be picking her up tomorrow at 7 pm and she'd not told her brother of it. /Oh God, what'd I gotten myself into.../ she groaned mentally. No doubt, she will be receiving an earful from her brother later on when she dropped the bombshell.
/Oh well... at least, I no longer had to tolerate Kamio's relentless pestering.../ Ann thought as she made her way back home, to face her brother and look forward to tomorrow's night.
~owari~
date started: 24/10/05
date completed: 24/10/05
date revised: 25/10/05
Title: We met again...
Author/Artist: jgal87 or land_of_ fics
Pairings: TezuSaku
Theme: #31 - Professor; # 42- College
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Prince of Tennis
Author's notes: Written as a christmas request drabble for Jac!!
***
Years had gone by since the members of Seigaku Tennis Club graduated. After graduation, they had went on to complete their education in High school and eventually attaining their degree in either one of the universities locally or aboard.
It was the same for the ex-captain of Seigaku, Tezuka Kunimitsu. He had went over to Germany for the completion of his degree. During his time spent over at Germany, he'd been offered the role of a 'student lecturer' in assisting one of the school's professor in teaching some of the lower level classes. He was chosen due to his excellent grades in academic fields as well as his leadership quality shown in extra-curriculum activities.
Now he was back in Japan, under the invitation of Seigaku Junior High, in becoming a qualified teacher. Although, he'd never forgotten his dream of becoming a professional tennis player, he'd found greater joy in coaching the younger generation and educating them.
Besides becoming a teacher, he'd been offered the role of being the coach of the school's tennis team. It would appeared that Ryuzaki sensei had finally retired from her post of teaching, hence it only appeared fair if Tezuka was the one who took up the role. After all, Tezuka used to be the captain of the team, and not to forget that his repuntation among students of Seigaku, was legendary.
He was so deep in thoughts that he hadn't realized the fact that he was already standing in front of the gate. It wasn't until he felt someone bumping into him, did he finally snapped out from his trance-like state.
"Sorry, I wasn't aware that you are standing there." came a feminine voice that jarred him from his thoughts.
"Aa... it's fine, I wasn't paying attention to the surrounding either." he responded, polite and formal.
He was just about to step into the school, when he heard his name being uttered softly but distinctively. A frown marred his features as he wondered how the other knew of his identity when he'd said anything of it. As if sensing his doubts, the person answered his unasked question.
"Tezuka-san, it's me... Ryuzaki Sakuno. You're here to take over the position of my grandmother, aren't you?"
"Aa..." Tezuka responded, finally having his doubts cleared. /That would sure explain how the latter knew of his identity.../
Sakuno glances at the time reflected on her watch and interrupted Tezuka's train of thoughts. "Ano... Tezuka-san, why don't we talk as we go along? Otherwise, we're both going to be late for class."
"Hn"
The two then started heading towards where the school's administrative office was situated, with minimum conversation exchanged between them.
"So how's sensei doing?" Tezuka asked.
Sakuno smiled, as if expecting the latter to ask her on her grandmother's recents happenings. "She's fine, still healthy as always. However, she's already old thus her retirement. Initially, she'd argued with us, it took days to persuade her otherwise. Then again, I bet she'll be bored alone at home... perhaps, you would like to visit her sometime? I'm sure it will do her some good to see you guys again..."
"Aa... sorry, I'm blabbling..." Sakuno blushed, realizing that she'd talked too much. Desperate to escape, Sakuno said before Tezuka could come up with a response. "Anyway, I've got to go now. I have a class right now... so I'll see you at lunch. By the way, think about what I've said. Inform me if you want to go visit my grandmother, I'm sure we'll be able to fix a time that's convenient for the both of us."
Tezuka was left staring at the back of Sakuno's head, as the latter hurried down the hallway. /She'd changed, but she's still shy as always.../ he thought. Placing on a mask of indifference, he stepped into the first class of the day; and officially marks the start of his life as an educator. All the while looking forward to his next encounter with Sakuno.
~owari~
date started: 30/10/05
date completed: 30/10/05
date revised: 31/10/05
Cross-posted to 50pot, link will be archived in fics journal. Flames tolerated, Reviews appreciated. Unbeta-ed... public for 1 week!
Author/Artist: jgal87 or land_of_fics
Pairing: Kirihara/Ann
Theme: #4- Dance Night
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Prince of Tennis
Author's notes: written for eien_no_kaze, Christmas drabble
***
Tachibana Ann stared at the notice held in her hands with utter disbelief. Why is it that the attendence of the school annual christmas night prom be compulsory? Not that it would be anything of her concerns, but she had enough of people asking her who's going with her as her dance partner. Kamio had been pestering her for days on the subject, and she had no indications of whatsoever to go with the latter. She knew Momoshiro would go with her if she ask, but she doesn't want Kamio to be glaring daggers at Momoshiro throughout the dance. The thought of asking her brother to go with her weren't really appealing as well. Not to forget, there's no way she would be asking Atobe or Fuji to go with her, she would rather die than ask Atobe.
Without knowing where she was going, she found herself standing near the street tennis courts. Just when she was about to turn and leave, her eyes caught sight of one very familiar figure. Someone dressed in Rikaidai's jerseys, her eyebrows rose skeptically as she wondered why someone from Rikaidai were seen loitering in places like this. That was when she realized where she'd seen the person before, it was none other than the culprit behind her brother's injury, Kirihara Akaya. She then realized, she hadn't seen Kirihara ever since the Jr. Senbatsu camp.
For a moment she thought of leaving, but something held her back. After some pondering, she decided to head up front to confront the latter's reason for being at the street tennis court. Taking in a deep breath, as she braced herself, she called out to the latter.
"Ne, Kirihara Akaya... What are you doing here?" Ann asked.
"Practising..." Akaya shrugged.
"At places like /this/? Don't you have some better place to practise at?" Ann couldn't help but asked.
"Yeah, but at this late of time? I surely doubt they would still be open for public." Akaya's eyebrow rose in skepticism.
"Oh... right..." Ann mumbled incoherently under her breath when she caught sight of the time reflected on her watch, she had been so vexed over the issue of the approaching dance night that she'd neglected to check for time.
Speaking of the dance night, brought her back to reality. As the moonlight shone on both of them, Ann suddenly felt herself assessing Akaya from head to toe. Somehow, the moonlight had caused Akaya to look exceptionally attracting, she must have been caught staring for Akaya was eyeing her strangely. Snapping herself back to reality, she cleared her throat loudly to call for attention.
"Ne, Kirihara-san, do you mind doing me a favor?"
"Huh?" Kirihara blinked, he was beyond bewilderment. One moment the girl was eyeing him with disdain, now the girl was asking him to do her a favor.
"Well..." Ann tapped her foot impatiently.
"That'll depends on what sort of favors it is..." Kirihara responded.
"Very simple, you'll just need to go to the dance night with me." Ann announced, smugly.
"Dance night?"
"Yeah, dance night held in my school."
There was a moment of silence as Kirihara Akaya digested the piece of information, for a while, Ann thought that the latter weren't going to respond when she heard the unmistakenable voice responding.
"When?"
Ann blinked, she wasn't expecting the latter to agree so easily. Forcing herself to stare Kirihara in the eyes, she said without hesistation. "Tomorrow"
"Heh..." Kirihara smirked, and eyed her in the eyes. "No problem, expect me at your doorstep tomorrow at 7."
With that said, Kirihara walked off leaving Ann to her thoughts.
"Wow, that was fast..." Ann commented under her breath, before she registered the fact that Kirihara will be picking her up tomorrow at 7 pm and she'd not told her brother of it. /Oh God, what'd I gotten myself into.../ she groaned mentally. No doubt, she will be receiving an earful from her brother later on when she dropped the bombshell.
/Oh well... at least, I no longer had to tolerate Kamio's relentless pestering.../ Ann thought as she made her way back home, to face her brother and look forward to tomorrow's night.
~owari~
date started: 24/10/05
date completed: 24/10/05
date revised: 25/10/05
Title: We met again...
Author/Artist: jgal87 or land_of_ fics
Pairings: TezuSaku
Theme: #31 - Professor; # 42- College
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Prince of Tennis
Author's notes: Written as a christmas request drabble for Jac!!
***
Years had gone by since the members of Seigaku Tennis Club graduated. After graduation, they had went on to complete their education in High school and eventually attaining their degree in either one of the universities locally or aboard.
It was the same for the ex-captain of Seigaku, Tezuka Kunimitsu. He had went over to Germany for the completion of his degree. During his time spent over at Germany, he'd been offered the role of a 'student lecturer' in assisting one of the school's professor in teaching some of the lower level classes. He was chosen due to his excellent grades in academic fields as well as his leadership quality shown in extra-curriculum activities.
Now he was back in Japan, under the invitation of Seigaku Junior High, in becoming a qualified teacher. Although, he'd never forgotten his dream of becoming a professional tennis player, he'd found greater joy in coaching the younger generation and educating them.
Besides becoming a teacher, he'd been offered the role of being the coach of the school's tennis team. It would appeared that Ryuzaki sensei had finally retired from her post of teaching, hence it only appeared fair if Tezuka was the one who took up the role. After all, Tezuka used to be the captain of the team, and not to forget that his repuntation among students of Seigaku, was legendary.
He was so deep in thoughts that he hadn't realized the fact that he was already standing in front of the gate. It wasn't until he felt someone bumping into him, did he finally snapped out from his trance-like state.
"Sorry, I wasn't aware that you are standing there." came a feminine voice that jarred him from his thoughts.
"Aa... it's fine, I wasn't paying attention to the surrounding either." he responded, polite and formal.
He was just about to step into the school, when he heard his name being uttered softly but distinctively. A frown marred his features as he wondered how the other knew of his identity when he'd said anything of it. As if sensing his doubts, the person answered his unasked question.
"Tezuka-san, it's me... Ryuzaki Sakuno. You're here to take over the position of my grandmother, aren't you?"
"Aa..." Tezuka responded, finally having his doubts cleared. /That would sure explain how the latter knew of his identity.../
Sakuno glances at the time reflected on her watch and interrupted Tezuka's train of thoughts. "Ano... Tezuka-san, why don't we talk as we go along? Otherwise, we're both going to be late for class."
"Hn"
The two then started heading towards where the school's administrative office was situated, with minimum conversation exchanged between them.
"So how's sensei doing?" Tezuka asked.
Sakuno smiled, as if expecting the latter to ask her on her grandmother's recents happenings. "She's fine, still healthy as always. However, she's already old thus her retirement. Initially, she'd argued with us, it took days to persuade her otherwise. Then again, I bet she'll be bored alone at home... perhaps, you would like to visit her sometime? I'm sure it will do her some good to see you guys again..."
"Aa... sorry, I'm blabbling..." Sakuno blushed, realizing that she'd talked too much. Desperate to escape, Sakuno said before Tezuka could come up with a response. "Anyway, I've got to go now. I have a class right now... so I'll see you at lunch. By the way, think about what I've said. Inform me if you want to go visit my grandmother, I'm sure we'll be able to fix a time that's convenient for the both of us."
Tezuka was left staring at the back of Sakuno's head, as the latter hurried down the hallway. /She'd changed, but she's still shy as always.../ he thought. Placing on a mask of indifference, he stepped into the first class of the day; and officially marks the start of his life as an educator. All the while looking forward to his next encounter with Sakuno.
~owari~
date started: 30/10/05
date completed: 30/10/05
date revised: 31/10/05
Cross-posted to 50pot, link will be archived in fics journal. Flames tolerated, Reviews appreciated. Unbeta-ed... public for 1 week!