Not Just A Sport!

Episode 26

"Well, I'm glad you guys had fun creating a host club," Nina said from the couch as she listened to Sakura tell her what happened the previous day.

"It was awesome!" Sakura declared.

"I'm sure it was. Well, I gotta go now," Nina said, getting up from the couch and heading towards the front door.

"Hey! Where are you going?" Sakura questioned.

Nina smiled and said, "That's for me to know and you to never find out. Bye!!"
The front door shut and Sakura sighed heavily and scratched her head. "Well, That's a shame...hey Sakina, want to eat cake with me?"

"Sorry, I have to practice," Sakina responded, heading out the door with her bag.

"You too?! Why is everyone leaving me off on my own? You know what, fine! More cake for me!" Sakura Yelled out as Sakina left the house.

Sakina sighed and shook her head as a smile spread across her face.
She began to head towards the tennis court's. Once she took out her equipment, Sakina began to practice.

As the ball hit the wall repeatedly, Sakina let her mind wander to the recent events. She was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn't notice someone talking to her. The ball bounced away from Sakina and towards the person who spoke.

"I've finally found you, Cinderella," He said, "I've been looking for you."

"Oh, hello Atobe. Wait! What are you doing here?!" Sakina questioned, surprised.

Atobe smiled and picked up the tennis ball and tossed it to Sakina who caught it.

"So this is where you practice. Would you like a partner?"

"Oh, um Yes!" Sakina responded, nodding her head.

After a bit of practice, Sakina's stomach began grumbling to her embarrassment. The two stopped playing.

"I think it's time for a snack break," Sakina said, blushing heavily.

"I agree," Atobe said, pulling out his cellphone and dialing someone. After speaking into it, He motioned for Sakina to follow him as he walked away.

A limousine pulled up and the driver got out to open the door.

Atobe motioned for Sakina to get in which she did. When Atobe got inside and the door shut, Sakina Asked, "Um...where are we going?"

"We're going to my house. You can eat your fill and then we can resume practicing at my private tennis court," Atobe responded.

"Oh, okay," She said, glancing out the window.

The Ride to Atobe's home took thirty minutes and as the limousine pulled into the driveway, Sakina couldn't stop staring at the beautiful Mansion.

The limo door opened and Atobe got out followed by Sakina.

"Your house is so beautiful!" Sakina gushed, glancing around taking in the view.

The front door of the mansion opened and servants bowed and said, "Welcome home Master Atobe,"

Atobe began issuing orders to the servants and led Sakina into the kitchen where rows of elegant looking food was being placed on the table.

"Wow," She mumbled, barely able to contain her excitement at the sight of the food.

A male servant pulled out a chair for Sakina to sit. When she sat down the chair was pushed up to the table and Sakina dug into the food.

Sakina was so distracted by stuffing her face that she hadn't noticed that Atobe was watching her. When she noticed his presence, She blushed furiously and began to eat much slower.

I must look like a starving animal! She thought to herself, her cheeks burning in embarrassment.

Once Sakina was finished eating, She and Atobe headed out to his private tennis court's.

"Don't expect me to take it easy on you," Atobe said, getting in position.

"I wouldn't want you to!" Sakina responded, getting in position as well.
Atobe was serving first and Sakina took a deep breath and let it out slowly as memories of previous plays flooded her mind. Her first instinct was to relax and allow her body to act on its own.

When Atobe hit the ball, Sakina instantly went for it and successfully returned it. A mini rally began, which Sakina managed to do fairly well in.

After the game ended, It surprised Sakina how well she had done and the sense of accomplishment filled her heart with joy despite the fact that she had lost the game.

"You did well," Atobe said as he wiped himself off with a towel.

"Yep! I'm getting stronger!" Sakina responded. "Oh, it's getting late. I better get home soon," She said, getting her things together.

"Yes it is getting late. Allow me to take you home," Atobe said, putting down his towel and heading towards the front of the house.

Sakina ran after him and climbed into the limousine that was outside.

By the time Sakina arrived home, it was dark and the moon was out.

"Thank you for being my partner and everything else!" She said, waving goodbye to Atobe before exiting the limo and running to her front door.

Sakina opened the door and stepped inside, shutting the door behind her .

"Well hello Sakina, where have you been?" Sakura questioned, spooning ice cream from the container into her mouth.

"I uh, went to train!" Sakina responded, blushing.

"Uh huh. You left me here all alone without bothering to check up on me..." Sakura said, sighing heavily.

"Well I have to practice. Um...Sakura? Is something wrong? You sound upset?"

"I was left here to fend for myself...Sakina...Your fans...are annoying as hell...stated outside chanting for you for over five hours. Ahhh, I wanted to kill them so bad..."

"Huh?! My fans? What're you talking about?" Sakina questioned, surprised.

"Well, ever since you started modeling for Kise's agency, you've got your own fans and somehow they found out where you live and today they came over. Let's just say it's a good thing you weren't here," Sakura explained.

Sakina went silent and became deep in thought. When she finally spoke she said, "You don't think Nina tipped them off? I mean, they happen to find out where I live the one day She sneaks off? Besides, I only modeled for Kise's agency once! My contract is for once a month and that's it!"

Sakura thought it over. "It's possible. Nina did leave today and hasn't made it back. She called and said she was hanging out at a friend's house. Maybe she did tip them off. But why would she do that?"

"I don't know, we'll have to ask her when she gets here," Sakina said, suddenly yawning.

"I'm sleepy. I'll see you in the morning," She said, heading to her bedroom where she plopped down in her bed and instantly fell asleep.