Tennis One Shots

Richard Gasquet

Yes, a rare update! This is for all the people who have been waiting - I know I'm cruel ;)

*Richard's POV*
The Sun beat down gently on the beautiful beach. The reflective sea gave off glints of light, creating an azure diamond effect on the calm, blue ocean. I lay comfortably on the sand, soaking the warmth of the Sun as I looked at the view in front of me. There, frolicking in the ocean, was my gorgeous girlfriend, her perfectly toned body covered only by a flattering white bikini. As she ran towards me, her hair flowing behind her like a shampoo model's, I smiled to myself.

"Baby, come in the water with me please." Her melodic voice begged me.

I couldn't say no, she had her ways to persuade me. Eagerly, she dragged my hand as I stood up, leading me into the ocean. Our feet were tickled by the refreshingly cool water as we advanced further into the sea. With every step, she squealed excitedly as the waves splashed up against her tanned legs - those perfect legs! I caught myself staring a few times, but who could blame me? She was perfect. Her excitability and bubbly nature made the day fly by, she was a pleasure to spend time with.

Eventually, we'd gone so far that we were chest deep in the transparent ocean, a small fish swimming by every now and then. We lingered there a while as we soaked up the atmosphere, the beauty of our surroundings, and the romantic feeling that seemed to cling to the air.

Out of nowhere, Y/N swam away from me, yelling care-freely: "Catch me if you can Richard!" Giggling as she splashed at the water, yet maintaining a surprising amount of elegance.

Naturally, I played along with her game and swam up to her, slowly catching up. As I approached her, I went under the water, planning to surprise her with a sneak attack from below. I timed it carefully, waiting for the right moment to propel myself up from under the water. As I broke through the surface, I felt her legs rest on my shoulders and she flew upwards, clinging to me as I carried her on my back. Right there in that moment, with her on my back and her laugh filling the air, was where I was happiest.

"Okay you got me Richard, put me down now babe." She laughed as I lifted her off my broad shoulders, turning her to face me.

On the way down, she planted gentle kisses all over my face, the sensation of her soft lips leaving tingles on my skin. I looked into her meaningful eyes and drew her closer, inch by inch. Her small frame was enveloped in my arms as we stayed there together, her even breaths moving my arms up and down.

Suddenly, I heard her scream as she yelled out.

"Ow, jellyfish!" And she clung onto me, tight.

Hurriedly, I tugged her away, whispering soothing things in her ear as exclamations of pain escaped her mouth and I was propelling us back to the shore. In time, we arrived at the beach and I picked her up, holding her close as I rushed us off the sand and back to the hotel.

She was still in pain, her pretty eyes clamped shut in agony.

"Shhh, baby girl it's gonna be okay. The hotel staff have you covered." I told her as I stroked her cheek lovingly.

Carefully, I set her down as a medic rubbed some sort of concoction on her leg where a huge red streak scarred her skin. The pain seemed to cease as the cream soaked in and she relaxed a little.

"The leg will be scarred for a while but there shouldn't be any more pain for her, contact the doctors if symptoms arise." The medic told us as she left our room.

"Ugh, Richard. Now my leg's all ugly." She pouted as she looked disapprovingly at her red, swollen leg.

"Y/N, your leg could never be ugly. No part of you could ever be ugly, because you're perfect. Every inch of you is wonderful, okay? Now you rest, I'll get room service for us. Pizza, Hawaiian, as you like it." I told her, dialling the number.

A calm, satisfied look replaced her previously pained face as she contentedly sighed, "I don't deserve you Richard." But I knew then, I was the lucky one here.

Wow, it's been a long time. I'm only just getting back into this writing thing and it will definitely not be often but there's something that should keep you tennis fans going for a while haha. Sorry it's so crap. Also, much love to onefrozenheart because she rocks and is a badass writer who also happens to be a wonderful friend. Happy reading!