Ryoma's Birthday

Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis, or its characters. A birthday/Christmas fic for Ryoma Echizen. Happy birthday and Merry Holidays minna.

Surprise Present

Echizen Ryoma woke up from the sounds of his cat Karupin. His cat jumped onto him while he was yawning, stretching and mumbling something in his dream.

Karupin the cat was confused and nuzzled onto Ryoma's neck surprising the young prodigy.

"Good morning Karupin." Ryoma patted his cat, while covering his mouth since a yawn was coming soon. The cat purred in satisfactory and licked Ryoma's hand good morning as a response.

"Ryoma, breakfast is ready!" His father called from downstairs.

"I'm coming!" Ryoma answered back. He looked out the window and smiled seeing snow. 'Happy Birthday to myself. Let me have a great birthday like last year.' Ryoma said to himself walking out of his room. Karupin was following behind, watching it's master close the door of the room.

The Echizen family wished Ryoma a happy birthday. He thanked them and was grateful to have a Japanese Breakfast. The family wanted to know what Ryoma's plans were for his birthday.

"The senpai-tachis told me we were going to celebrate my birthday in Kawamura's sushi restaurant."

"That's wonderful." Rinko smiled kissing her son's head giving him his birthday present. Ryoma was embarrassed his mother kissed his head and just pouted.

"Are you going to get a girlfriend, young one?" His father asked getting up from the table and taking his empty plate to the kitchen.

"That's none of your concern, oyaji."

"It is my concern because my 14 year old son doesn't have a beautiful young lady as a girlfriend yet."

"Nanjiroh, stop pestering your son." His wife scolded. "He'll get a girlfriend whenever he's ready."

"All right fine." He gave in with a sigh. Nanako chuckled as she ate her breakfast. Ryoma rolled his eyes back continuing eating his breakfast thinking about a certain someone close to his heart.

~Kawamura's Sushi Restaurant~

Half the day the party was being set up. The whole Seigaku Tennis Club was helping out of course. Who wouldn't forget Katsuo, Kachiro, and stupid Horio with his rediculous '2 years of tennis experience', Tomoka and Sakuno was helping out to.

"I can't wait to give this to Ryoma-sama." Tomoka jumped as she squeezed Sakuno tight. Sakuno was needing a breather because of Tomoka's tight grip.

"T-tomo-chan.. let me go." She coughed. "I can't breathe."

"Gomene, Sakuno." She patted her best friend's back. "I'm just happy that today is Ryoma-sama's birhday."

"Me...too." Sakuno blushed as she sees Ryoma coming inside the restaurant.

"Yo." He called out getting the regular's attention.

Everyone ran up to Ryoma wishing him a happy birthday. Tomoka was acting like a crazy fan-club president, and Horio was telling her to control herself. She growled at him and smacked him beside his head.

"Tomo-chan, you didn't had to do that." Sakuno controlled her friend herself. Tomoka kept complaining about Horio. Ryoma just sat down rolling his eyes during the process. 'Ryoma-kun..'

"Ryuzaki, you didn't wish me a happy birthday." Ryoma shook her shoulders snapping her out of her dazed thoughts.

She blushed and bowed for forgiveness. "Happy Birthday Ryoma-kun.. I hope you get what ever you want for your birthday."

"Thank you." He gave her a rare smile. "I do hope so I get what I want."

"What is it that you want for your birthday?" She asked sitting beside him. The regulars were still setting up.

He looked around hoping to find his special someone. "Have you seen Kikumaru-senpai?" He changed the topic.

"No I haven't Ryoma-kun."

"Okay thanks Ryuzaki." He got up from the table leaving a confused Sakuno.

'Ryoma-kun didn't answer my question!' She thought to herself getting up and helping her senpais finished setting up.

The party was set up already. A lot of confettis were all over the restaurant, and a christmas tree was decorated by the corner of the stairs. Gifts were under the tree for all the guests coming for Ryoma's birthday and christmas party.

~Hospital~

"We have good news for you." The doctor announced.

"What is it?" A red-head smiled.

"You're going to be discharged today."

"Nya yay." He jumped on the bed for joy. He would have done an acrobatic move, but the doctor told me not to.

"Your family is coming to pick you up soon."

The red-haired acrobatic tennis player nodded his head beginning to pack his things. Of course the nurses were checking on him one last time before his departure.

"Have a great holiday, Kikumaru-san." One of the nurses smiled. She has a crush on Eiji and it's a young training nurse. ^_^

"Nya, thank you." He hugged her. "You to."

Eiji's family picked him up and went home to put his bags down.

"Eiji, are you going to your friend's christmas party?" His sister asked.

"Nya, yes. I can't wait until they all see me."

"Is that their surprise for Christmas?"

"Hoi, yes."

"They're all be psyched to see you, Eiji." His mother pulled through the driveway.

Eiji smiled looking out the window and seeing the snow coming down. 'I can't wait to see you, Ochibi!'

~Night of the Party~

Everyone was enjoying themselves. They were all eating, talking, and dancing. If that is possible for any of the guests to dance. :P Fuji's gaze turned to the birthday boy. He smirked getting up from the table he was sitting at and walked up to Ryoma.

"Hey, Echizen enjoy yourself?" Fuji sat down.

"Yeah I guess."

"You miss Eiji, don't you?" Fuji eyes opened as he began to drink his beverage.

"How do you know, senpai?"

"It's written all over your face." He concluded. "And, you haven't mentioned him all day."

"I did ask Ryuzaki but she didn't seem to know if he was coming or not."

"You know he's still in the hospital."

"Kikumaru-senpai is supposed to be here with us!" Ryoma slammed his hand against the window.

"Slamming your hand against the window isn't going to bring him."

"I know, I just want him here with us.."

"You mean with you. Just like you was with him for his birthday."

"Yes you're right. I miss his hugs."

Fuji chuckled a bit as Ryoma talked about all the things he missed about his senpai. 'You're in love with Eiji, Echizen.'

The party continued until a sudden surprise came through the door. Everyone's eyes widen at who came in. "Happy holidays nya."

"..Eiji..?" Oishi gasped as his doubles partner pounced on him. "What are you doing here?"

"I was released out of the hospital today." Eiji smiled pouncing on all the guests.

"Is this your Christmas surprise for all of us, Kikumaru?" Tezuka asked.

"Hai, Buchou."

"Welcome back." Tezuka bowed giving a rare smile.

Everyone was happy with Eiji coming out the hospital. Especially Ryoma, but one thing bothered him throughout the party his senpai turned love didn't wish him a happy birthday.

"Everyone, let's all sing happy birthday to Echizen." Momo shouted as everyone agreed. Ryoma was embarrassed hearing them singing.

'Kikumaru-senpai, please wish me a happy birthday.' Ryoma wished as he blew out the fourteen candles. Everyone clapped and excited to get a piece of cake.

"Ochibi." Eiji smiled sitting next to Ryoma. Ryoma blushed as he ate his cake silently.

"Yes senpai."

"I wanted to say Happy Birthday." He glomped him as Ryoma's cake fell to the floor. "Oh, I'm sorry. I'll get you another piece."

"No it's okay senpai." Ryoma stopped his red-haired senpai from getting up the table.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes." Ryoma smiled and did something unusaul he kissed his senpai.

Eiji blushed at the sudden kiss. "Ochibi, what was that for?"

"It's my Christmas present for you." He pointed up and Eiji followed his gaze. He was shocked to see a mistletoe. "I love you Eiji-senpai."

"Nya, what?" Eiji didn't eat his cake anymore. He kept blushing and looking up at the mistletoe.

"I said I love you Eiji-senpai."

"I know I heard that."

"If you heard it than what's wrong senpai?" Ryoma was a bit hurt.

"You called me by my first name." Eiji looked away as more blushiness appeared onto his cute childish face.

"Yes I know." He turned Eiji's face towards his. "I just wanted to call the guy I love with all my heart by his first name for now on."

Eiji caressed his cheeks. "I love you too, Ryoma-ochibi."

Ryoma blushed on the new cute name his now boyfriend gave him. Eiji giggled and got closer to kiss Ryoma. All the regulars were looking and happy with the new couple.

"I thought Eiji would end up with Fuji." The data tennis player was scratching something from his green notebook. "My data was proven wrong, AGAIN!"

"Way to go, Eiji and Echizen." Fuji smiled. 'To be honest with you Echizen, Eiji never forgotten his feelings for you. He was going to confess his feelings for you on your birthday. And, it was a success.' Fuji said to himself offering Tezuka some wasabi.

From the corner of the restaurant Sakuno witnessed the whole scene. 'So the one thing you hoped for your birthday was Kikumaru-senpai, Ryoma-kun…' She looked down finishing her cake. "I'm so happy for you Ryoma-kun." She whispered to herself getting up from the table and throwing away the empty plastic plate.

The end...

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