Oui, c'était un rêve.
By: Kana
Chapter one
"Je t'aime. Saeki."
He knows his friend doesn't understand a word French. He wouldn't have dared to speak up should it have been the case.
"You know I don't understand a word of what you just said."
The silver haired player notices the shy smile on his friend's face.
"So either it's something that completely doesn't matter. One of your silly comments. Or otherwise it's something really important. And if it's the last one, either you said it in French because you're afraid to really tell me. Or you're not sure about whatever it is yourself. Witch one is it?"
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Yuuta's eyes widen just a little. His friend knows him so well still.
"The first of the last. I'm rather sure of what I said."
His voice is but a mere whisper. And Saeki raises his eyebrows when he hears the answer.
"So you're doubting whether or not you want me to know something important?"
His voice sounds hurt, uncertain, doubtful and sad.
A blush covers the youngest Fuji brother's cheeks.
"You know I don't mean it like that!"
He punches against Saeki's arm. Softly.
"I'm just afraid. So afraid. For so many things…"
Saeki just looks at him. Surprised.
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"Afraid? For what?"
Yuuta just turns his head away. Avoiding any eye contact. It only makes his friend more worried.
His voice is shocked when he discovers a little part of the truth.
"Afraid… Of me…?"
His face emits pure disbelieve.
The fact that his youth friend doesn't answer, is all the confirmation he needs. Plus of course the fact that Yuuta cringes as if someone slapped him.
He gently places his hand on a soft trembling shoulder.
"Don't be afraid Yuuta. Not of me…"
Realization dawns when the other tennis player shivers under his touch.
"I love you too."
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Soft lips cover his own and he can't help but surrender to the touch.
He never thought this would be happening.
His eyes are closed when they break off.
"This is my dream…"
Saeki smiles and his hand caresses Yuuta's cheek, before he leans closer. Resting his forehead against Yuuta's. their breaths mixing and ghosting over one other's lips.
"It's mine as well…"
Their eyes meet.
"I should rephrase that… It was my dream. Right now, it's my reality…"
A mischievous twinkle appears in Yuuta's eyes.
"Oui, c'était mon rêve."
Saeki rolls his eyes at the comment.
"Teach me French…"
(Imaging them kissing after Saeki's last comment… XD)
TBC.