Hiya All I'm posting this fic I wrote for this deal I made with my friend pixiestix110.

This is the first story I'm writing besides the stories we had to write for class. So this is my first fic obviously. Hope you enjoy it!

I had to edit some stuff off 'cause I'm really tired this chapter is supposed to be longer. xDD

Disclaimer: I don't own any component that is a part of Prince of Tennis. E.g. characters, etc.

Note: "Talk" 'Thought' –Sound-

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Chapter 1- A Sweet Encounter Part 1

"Marui! Akaya! Come on, hurry up!"

"Yeah! Coming!"

"Awww, come one give me some!!"

"Not a chance!"

I was running along the sidewalk carrying a bag of sweets happily munching on them along the way on a warm, sunny afternoon in Kanagawa. I had a donut glazed with sweet strawberry jam in my mouth, trying to eat it without making it fall onto the gray colored sidewalk while skillfully maneuvering and dodging Akaya's hopeless attacks to get my beloved food.

With both my hands and mouth full and dodging Akaya, I, miraculously, was even able to reply to an impatient Niou who was around 20 feet or so ahead of me and a hungry, very hungry in this case, Akaya ,whose whining was slowly killing my ears, kept on trying to get my sweets.

-Thump- Alas, the time came that my precious, delicious strawberry-glazed donut came falling to the ground. My heart stopped beating for a split-second and thus, I came to a sudden halt. I was only a few feet behind Niou now and Akaya was happily grabbing the bags of sweets out of my hand.

Niou's bickering and shouting gradually came to a stop. He took a few steps towards me while I hung my head down staring at my once, and still, beautiful donut. I could hear Akaya chomping on a slice of strawberry shortcake that was once in my bag of precious food.

I slowly put my head up and glared at Niou and Akaya. I saw Akaya put the half-gone piece of cake back at into its Styrofoam box and put it back in the bag very slowly. There was a deathly silence between us three for a few seconds while I was glaring.

I closed my eyes and sighed. I stood up straight and put my left hand on my hip and I scratched my head with my other hand. I, then, crossed my arms and pouted looking down at my donut.

"Uh…," Niou started," You don't really need that donut, do you?"

"Yeah, yeah!" Akaya followed abruptly after.

"But," I replied, looking up at them.

"But, what?" Akaya said frantically; he actually seemed apologetic.

"That was the last donut." I said pouting at them.

"Oh, stop whining!" Niou said waving his hand in front of him.

He continued on talking with Akaya agreeing every now and then. I didn't catch what they said because as Niou started talking, I realized we were standing in front of a bakery. I slightly turned my head towards the bakery. It wasn't open and I haven't noticed the bakery before. 'So, it's new.' I thought.

I saw a woman who looked like she was in her late thirties give a 2-tiered cake carefully to a young girl who seemed around my age. I didn't realize that I was staring at the beautifully decorated cake that she was carrying to the front of the shop for display. She carefully set the cake down on the display in front of the glass wall that overlooked the sidewalk outside.

After she set it down, she smiled at her accomplishment and looked up. Our eyes met. I was startled at that but I quickly regained composure and smiled slightly bowing my head. She looked flustered at first but bowed at me as well.

"Marui!"

"Senpai!!"

I could feel violent shaking. I turned my head at Akaya who was screaming "Senpai!" at the top of his lungs. Niou had both of his hands on my shoulders and was violently shaking me.

"What?!" I shouted back at them while I struggled to get Niou's hands off of me.

"Stop staring at the girl!" Akaya said crossing his arms.

"She's not there anymore you know." He quickly added as I turned my head back at the shop. I could still see her but she was far back into the bakery talking to that woman, nodding every now and then.

"Marui-kun!"

"Marui-kun! MARUI BUNTA!"

"I was looking at the cake you moron!" I shouted back standing up.

–Ding Dong Ding-

I realized I was in class looking at my homeroom teacher, who was quite startled and mad at me. I was remembering what happened yesterday. Or maybe I rather fell asleep remembering that cake.

'Uh oh.' I thought.

"Crap." I muttered quietly. I must have been deep asleep, drooling on that cake from yesterday. A few giggles and snickers were heard as my teacher commanded me to go outside for a talk in the office. I sighed. I left my seat and started walking towards the door. I slid the door open and stepped outside. I crossed my arms and silently waited for my teacher. She came out shortly and quietly closed the door behind her. She indicated me to follow her by pointing her index finger to the direction of the office.

I was walking right behind her and I rolled my eyes. 'I'm in deep trouble,' I thought, 'If Yukimura or Sanada found out, ugh. I don't even want to think of the consequences.' I trudged along and I soon found myself to a sudden halt as my teacher paused abruptly to talk to another teacher. They talked for quite awhile and I was growing tired of standing there listening to their senseless conversation. I was late for my next class. That was for sure.

"Marui-kun."

I was startled but I replied. "Hai, sensei?"

"We'll talk later. Please escort Akayami-san to her class."

"Akayami-san?"

"She's new to the school, Marui. Please show her the classroom she will be attending and go back to your own class. Do you understand?"

"Hai, hai." I replied nodding my head slightly. 'Yes, good timing. Hope she forgets about what happened earlier.'

Indistinct talking was heard and footsteps were heard approaching the hallway. I turned my head to see Akayami-san. My eyes widened. It was her. That girl I saw yesterday with that cake masterpiece. She was talking to the same woman from yesterday and she then waved goodbye to her. She then spoke with the teachers who gestured towards me. She nodded turning towards me.

"Eh?!"

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Thank you reading. xD Please point out any mistakes I may have done. I'd greatly appreciate it.

Please Review and give any criticism you would like.

This is actually part 1, Marui's POV. Chapter 2 and Chapter 1 is the same chapter in different POVs. Chapter 2: A Sweet Encounter Part 2 is the girl's POV.

Thank you once again!