Koko de Bokura wa Deatte Shimatta

DISCLAIMER: I don't concede any right to own this anime, more importantly the characters. If I did, why would I even bother to write fiction stories about my favorite pair? They'd be the main focus in the anime, that's for certain. And the song used here is not mine...

WARNING: Yaoi.

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Kimi no koe ga kikoeta sonna kiga shita

Furikaereba soko ni aoi sora

I thought I heard your voice

When I turn around, what I see is the blue sky

'Perfect. You were the perfect Kunimitsu Tezuka. That was the reason why I fell in love with you. Everyone admires you, but you just merely ignored them. I guess nothing must get in your way to perfection. Perfect. I couldn't tell you my feelings; I wouldn't scar your perfect existence.'

'I could only be a flaw in your perfection, Tezuka. I did what I know is right.'

'I can't hurt you.'

'Because I love you.'

Fuji Syusuke stared out of his apartment window, dusk is slowly setting in and he finds that scene melancholically sad yet oddly comforting. It has been 5 years now, since he graduated junior high in Seishun Gakuen and separated ways with his teammates. Now, he's in college, pursuing a course in Photography.

Five long years…

Fuji tried his best to forget the past, the past that he regretted and cried for many sleepless nights before. But it seems like an impossible task, even a tensai like him can't do. And the past seems to be trailing him from behind, never leaving his sight.

An hour ago, Eiji called him, informing him that Tezuka is coming back and will stay in Japan for the meantime. Fuji unconsciously gripped the phone tightly as though he wants to break it in half as Eiji continued to talk, telling him that Tezuka will arrive the next day and that they were planning to pick him up at the airport and then they'll eat on Kawamura's place.

Trying not to sound bothered; Fuji assured Eiji that he'll come before hanging up. For years he tried to forget Tezuka, and more importantly, the feelings he harbored for him, but to no effect whatsoever. It's even worse than dreaming the impossible.

'I tried to forget, Tezuka, the pain you've caused me when you left, it was hard and I couldn't take it. I tried to forget you, Tezuka, your perfect existence in my life but the more I try to forget, the more I remember you. And it hurts more than ever.'

'I tried to forget my love for you, but I guess I'm pouring more gasoline in the flame for I loved you even more, more than I could handle."

Yarino koshita koto ga mada koko ni aru nara

Kore me sono hitotsu ka mo shirenai

If there are still things left here to be done

Perhaps this too, is one of them

'I may be perfect, as they all say, but I'm a fool. A fool who denied the truth and run away from it. A fool who never considered returning your feelings. A fool who chickened away and left you shattered. A fool who fell in love but didn't fight for it.'

'I'm only perfect when you're by my side, Fuji; I feel I can do anything in your presence. But when you're out of the picture, I'm nothing at all. That's why I came back.'

'I love you, Syusuke.'

"Fuji! Nya, I'm so glad you came!" Eiji's booming voice ringed around the airport, as Fuji strolled over to his best friend and his old teammates. It's like nothing has ever changed, except maybe they've grown but their friendship were still as strong as ever.

"I'm assuming you weren't expecting me, ne?" Fuji teased, smiling sweetly over his friends.

Eiji was still childish, bouncy and sweet as ever. Oishi was still a big worrywart, still living up his reputation as the team's mother hen. Taka-san was also there, still timid and bashful, yet smiling with a mature air around him. Inui, on the other hand, was still clutching his oh-so familiar green notebook, probably apt to gather recent data on Tezuka. Momo, standing next to Inui, had grown a lot 'powerful' like what he was probably boasting about right now. Next to him was Kaidoh, still the same like he did back then, with his healthy regimen still continuing. And last but not the least, and was surprisingly present despite his tournaments, was Ryoma, who've grown taller over the years but hadn't lost his arrogance and cockiness along with his superb tennis.

"Of course not! Honestly, Fuji, that will be most unlikely to happen." Answered Oishi.

"Saa, I was only joking guys." His soft chuckle escaped his lips.

"Fuji-sempai, you never change, huh?" came Echizen's voice. Everyone agreed to that fact. Fuji was still Fuji, as though his youthful glory never once faded or scarred. The smile that was solely his was still plastered on his face. The undeniably effeminate pulchritude still exudes from him, even more pronounced than ever. His eyes in the bluest of blue were stained with hesitant excitement and veiled sadness albeit he hid it well from his friends. When he spoke, his heartbreakingly soft and smooth voice was still alluring as ever. Though you can't deny the tint of maturity that adds color to his already-demeanor persona, Fuji Syusuke is still the same old him.

"Saa…I guess I don't , Echizen." Came his cheeky reply. Although the tensai was showing his usual display of emotion, it was evident he was on his façade again.

"Then, how about you, Tezuka-buchou?" said Echizen, his lips curving into smirk as he watch the surprised expression appearing on Fuji's face. Everyone was startled too; for they were too busy talking to notice Tezuka's arrival.

Tezuka was already there, next to Fuji. And as the tensai raised his eyes to meet the same eyes he longed to see again, he felt a tight rope gripping his heart. He didn't know if he would last standing there next to him, the urge to disappear and stay battled inside his head. Tezuka, if possible, had grown more perfect, more dignified than he ever was before.

"Buchou!" Everyone gathered around Tezuka, of course, it has been years since they have last seen him. Trying to muster his strength to smile, Fuji joined in with his old teammates.

In his mind, he was in turmoil. An old wound, one that he took years to heal and patch up, was once again stinging him with searing pain. But for his and Tezuka's sake, he'll veil it up with a smile, maybe even just for now.

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A/N: Hope you guys like it. Reviews of any kind are appreciated, oh please review. So that I would know if this fic of mine could somehow be pushed through till the end. Any suggestions or comments would also be encouraged. The song I used is from Fuji and Tezuka's duet. This was originally a one-shot fic, but I got carried away and now it's too lengthy to be one. Enjoy reading you guys, I'll update soon! Just bear with me and my writing!