Hearts in Ice: a Yuzuru Hanyu Fanfiction

1: Marriage?

Sakura's POV

I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I looked different, very different. I didn't look like myself, instead I looked like a completely different person. My face was covered with makeup, and I wore this really fancy kimono, which was quite heavy. I looked again in the mirror and, at that moment, realised that I was not really ready for the situation in which I found myself. 

I did not want to get married yet. Indeed, my decision was sudden and impulsive. A few days ago, when I was in the UK finishing my studies, my parents called me and my sister asking us to return home.  They said that my grandfather had fallen very ill and wanted to see us both urgently. So, we immediately took a flight back to Japan. He didn't have a lot of time left in this world as he was in the fourth stage of pancreatic cancer. My grandfather looked very different from when I last saw him. He used to look so cheerful, bright and healthy, but now he looked very thin, fragile, and pale. Aoi and I cried as soon as we saw him in that state; it was so painful to watch him suffer like that. He didn't deserve this ordeal. He told me that his last wish was to see me walk down the aisle before he died. It was hard for me to agree to this request but I felt I had no choice, It was my grandfather's last wish, he was dying, and he wanted to see me get married before he died. Because I love him very much, I obediently agreed to get married to a guy I had not even met.

"Sakura-chan? " – my grandfather called my name in a weak tone and I immediately rushed to his side to listen.

 "Yes grandfather?"

 "I'm sorry for being selfish" he said as tears started forming in his eyes "I'm sorry I have so little time left but I want you to get married to a man you don't even know. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry" he continued. 

 I wanted to cry too, but instead I gave my grandpa a smile and said "It's alright, I understand, It's okay grandpa". 

 "You'll be married to my best friend's grandson; his name is Yuzuru, Yuzuru Hanyu, His grandpa and I are very close and we made this promise to each other that we would soon become family by marrying one of our grand children to each other. However, your father isn't very happy about our plan because you do not even know one another. You don't really have to do it for me Chiyo-chan" Grandfather then looked at me as he spoke "I'm just being selfish and stupid, so you don't have to say yes "

"I'll do it grandpa, I will do it for you" I smiled at myself as I looked back at my reflection in the mirror after dozing off for God knows how long. I'll do it for my grandfather, I told myself, knowing it would make him so happy. I felt very nervous thinking about getting married in such a very short time. I had less than a day before the ceremony to get ready, and couldn't help but worry about what Hanyu-san would think of me, considering that we had never met each other. 

 My sister, Aoi sat beside me and told me not to worry too much as she saw the look on my face.

"But what if he does not like me Aoi?" I asked her "What if I don't like .......-"

"Shhh... Stop thinking like that sis, You'll be fine". She patted my back " you are quite lucky nee-chan, he looks like an ideal partner "

"Eh?" I looked at her as I heard the last statement "You haven't even met him Aoi, and besides I don't have any ideal guy in mind"

"Well he's very handsome and I'm sure you'll like him" she teased as she grabbed her phone and showed me a photo of my soon-to-be-husband

"H-h-how, w-w-hy do you have a picture of him Aoi?" I exclaimed. She laughed at me

"Honestly, are you Japanese or not?"

"Uh, yeah I a-" "Poor sis, you must have been living under a rock" Aoi continued to laugh at me "This guy is known everywhere in Japan! My gosh nee-san, he's famous as hell, I'm surprised you have not heard of him!"

"Well I'm sorry for not knowing him, sis, I was too busy living my life in University" I replied in an annoyed tone.

The following day a knock on the door interrupted us as we were getting ready for the wedding. It was my mother. That feeling of nervousness came back to me again, and Aoi just gave me a pat on the back for reassurance "It's time" My mom told me and I stood up from my seat and followed her. As soon as we arrived at the wedding venue, my mom and sister gave me a smile before heading off inside, and I was left alone with the shrine masters maidens. 

 Then I saw my future husband.... He was taller than me, but I could not yet see his face. I walked towards him and he seemed to notice my presence and looked back at me.

"Ohayou Gozaimasu" He bowed and I felt my cheeks become hot and slightly red., Aoi was right; he does indeed look handsome.

"A-a-hh, Ohayou Gozaimasu" I stuttered as I greeted him back. But I noticed that he didn't look happy; he looked like he didn't want to be here

"I'm sorry Hanyu-san" I said in a low voice as I apologized to him "For dragging you into this, I know you may not want to be here.-"

"The ceremony is starting" he said as he looked at me and then ancient court music started playing and we found ourselves walking towards the shrine The ceremony was quite long and tiring.

Finally it was time for our vows. . Exchanging wedding bands. Hanyu-san took my hand and inserted the ring on my finger and I did the same with his finger. After the ceremony, we proceeded to have our photos taken. He didn't talk much and I didn't try and instigate a conversation as I felt quite awkward and shy around him. We then proceeded to the reception and, thank goodness, I was finally able to change my formal wedding clothes into more comfortable ones. I now wore a sequined ivory ball gown and my hair was finally let down with half of it braided. Hanyu-san wore a tuxedo which suited him very well. He looked good in it. We still weren't able to talk to each other and I felt increasingly nervous. What if he does not like me, or even worse starts to hate me?? My close friends were with us and gave me their presents and congratulations. Despite having them with me, I couldn't help but feel sad about the whole situation

"Sakura-chan, are you alright?" My best friend Misaki asked me with worry evident in her tone "You don't look good" 

"Ah, Yeah... I'm fine Misaki-chan, I'm just tired" I replied "just didn't have enough sleep last night" 

"You must've been very excited!" Aki added "You just got married to Yuzuru Hanyu, the Yuzuru Hanyu" My friends continued to talk about me being very lucky yada yada.... But my mind was still not focusing. I kept dozing off, and I wasn't really paying attention to what they were saying anymore. 

"Excuse me guys, sorry, I need to go to the restroom" I told my friends and I walked away from them when I suddenly bumped into a person which caused me to fall down and land with my butt on the floor 

"Chiyo-san, g-g-gomennasai" A familiar voice suddenly spoke and I looked up to see Hanyu-san reaching out his hand for me to take "A-arigato" I stuttered as I took his hand and he helped me up

"I'm sorry Hanyu-san I wasn't paying enough attention as to where I was going". 

"It's alright, me too, I'm so sorry" he replied. 

 Another voice interrupted our small talk. "Yuzu!!!" A european looking guy waved his hand up in the air as he walked towards us, and Hanyu-san gave him a big smile. 

"Javi!" He said happily "I thought you weren't coming".

"Well I can't miss my best pal's wedding can I?" Then he redirected his attention to me " you must be the Mrs. Hanyu, I'm Javier Fernandez, Yuzu's teammate, call me Javi", I felt flustered 

"You've got a good one Yuzu, congrats to the both of you" 

"Thanks Javi" Hanyu-san replied and I felt really awkward and nervous about their conversation since the pair started talking about things I really did not understand , which made me feel left out 

"Uh, may I excuse myself?" I asked them politely "I really need to go to the restroom" 

"Yeah sure" Hanyu-san answered and I immediately left them and headed back to the restroom to look at myself in the mirror. I let out a big sigh. Don't worry, in two hours you'll finally be able to sleep Sakura-chan