Author: Stephie P. a.k.a thesilentsenshi
Contact: thesilentsenshiAThotmailDOTcom
Pairings: Fuji/Ryoma
Rating: PG-13 (May become R in the next chapter. I'm not sure yet. Depends on how it pans out)
Summary: Fuji feels Ryoma is catching up to him, and finds a most unconventional way to halt the process. FujiRyo
Warnings: None really. Unless you don't like yaoi and shonen-ai. Then run far far away.
Notes: This takes place right after the Hyotei games. Inspired by Episodes 62 & 63. Also, it's my first time writing for the Tenipuri fandom, so I'd like some insight on if I got the characters right, or not. ) Thank you and enjoy the story.
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I glance around the street at my fellow teammates who are happily heading home after an evening spent celebrating our miraculous win against Hyotei.
I smile at the sight. The win wasn't easy, but that just made it all the more reason to celebrate.
My eyes continue to be drawn to the shortest figure among us. Echizen Ryoma, currently being jumped by an over eager Momoshiro. For some reason, the sight makes me slightly angry. How confusing. I wonder where that came from?
No matter. The point is, I've realized I truly need to watch out for Echizen. He has an uncanny ability of seeing through a person's technique and catching up to him. I'm still not quite sure why I suddenly decided to show him all of my Triple Counter moves. I probably could have won the game for Kawamura without bringing out all three. It wasn't as if my opponent pushed me into using them. But somehow, knowing Ryoma was watching me with that serious look on his face made me want to show him all I've got. It filled me with an excitement I rarely feel. I suppose it was a challenge to him, in a way. Asking him to try and see through them. The next time we play together will be an interesting match, for sure. I almost can't wait.
And watching the match he played against Hyotei's reserve was indescribable. It filled me with such excitement watching him go all out and win the match for Seigaku. And now we're on our way to the Kantou Regionals. How much will he improve by then? I shiver in anticipation.
Suddenly he looks up from under Momo's arm and stares right at me. I feel a shiver run down my back at the expression in his eyes. It's hard to explain. It's as if he can see right through my thoughts. Then, as quickly as it appeared it disappears, a small smirk in it's place. It's mesmerizing, the glow in those big brown eyes and the small smirk at the corner of his lips.
I shake my head. This really has to stop now. I can't help but feel he has one over me, and that just can't last for long. I refuse to allow it. I smile back at him, and he turns away, much to my regret.
Yes, I must do something. But what?
Suddenly I smile to myself. Ah, yes, I have just the thing.
I approach Momoshiro and Echizen and take a moment to stare briefly at my Kouhais.
"Momoshiro-kun." He looks at me suddenly.
"Fuji-senpai?"
"May I speak to Echizen?"
"H-Hai!" he nervously removes himself from Ryoma and jogs over to talk to Eiji and Oishi. Hmmm, I'd better watch out for him, he seems overly fond of Echizen. I can't allow that either.
I turn to Echizen with a smile and he smiles back.
"Echizen-kun, did you watch my match closely like I asked?" A useless question as we both know the answer to it.
"Hai, Fuji-sempai. You're Triple Counter moves are amazing." Though he finishes there, his eyes go on to say that he has every intention of breaking through my techniques. Of course I wouldn't want it any other way.
"You did an amazing job in you're match as well."
"Hn. Thank you." He replies. Ah the arrogance. It wouldn't be Echizen without it. However, I intend to knock him down a peg or two at the first chance I get.
"Saa, Echizen. Will you meet me after practice tomorrow?" I ask. He looks at me somewhat surprised.
"Hai. Betsuni." He doesn't question why or where we'll go. "Ah!" He exclaims suddenly, "I was going to grab something to eat with Momo-senpai tomorrow, I'd better tell him I won't make it." He runs back to quietly converse with Momoshiro. I frown a little before quickly replacing it with my smile. There was no way I was feeling jealous of the Junior. No way whatsoever.
Fuji Syusuke doesn't get jealous. There's no need to be. He always get's what he wants in the end.
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Notes: Even though Jiroh wasn't an easy opponent, I think Fuji could have won without using all 3 of his specialty moves. It may not have ended as fast, but still... he could have won either way.
Sorry it's so short but I'm really swamped right now. I hope to have the next part up within the week sometime, if I'm lucky.
Now, for a readers poll, who want Fuji & Ryoma to get it on in the next chapter? ;)
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10/25/04