Hidden Plays

34: But I'd Make Time Just for You

(This chapter will be a Yukimura POV)
(Also VERY short chapter)

Seeing her smile made me relieved. No matter how tired I am from the match with the Seigaku 7th grader I would do it all over again to see that smile stay on her face.

Her life in tennis was much harder than mine. She's gone through harsher training than I ever had made Rikkaidai do, and I pushed the Rikkaidai regulars to their limits and past.

She looked so happy as she let free as we rallied. After their game she headed over to my side of the court bench and sat down. I sat down next to her.

"That was new." Satomi said, a smile bright and clear on her face.

I gave a smile of his own.

'Yes it was new. I'd love to just be like this with you. It makes both of us feel at peace. I say I'm at peace, but my heart beats way too fast for me to be at peace.' I thought.

"You were able to show who you truly were. It was beautiful." I said. Satomi flushed red, a blush covering her nose and cheeks.

Cute, stunning, adorable, etc.

She was all that at the moment, at least in my eyes.

I just smiled down at her when she looked up at me.

"Sei-kun~ Stop it. You're making me embarrassed, and I am Tomi!! I never get embarrassed!!" Satomi whined.

"I'm simply stating the truth." I said. Satomi 'hmph'ed.

'Her reactions are the cutest.' I thought as I let out a small laugh.

I then put an arm around her shoulder and pulling her in. This startled Satomi, I could see the shock in her face for a split second, but she wasn't complaining or moving away.

I looked down at her when she leaned into my embrace. Having her doing this...It made me want to have this feeling forever. She looked beautiful, she's gorgeous in my eyes, the prettiest girl I've ever laid my eyes on.

There was just one thing I needed from her.

"Satomi-chan?" I asked.

"Yes?" Satomi answered softly.

"Can I ask you a question?" I asked.

"You just did." She said. I sighed, but still smiled.

"You know what I mean." I said.

"Go ahead." She said.