Hyoutei's First Date

By: NarutoandBleach

When Ryoma gets word that the Hyoutei Captain has become obsessed with him, everyone knows that something is up and Ryoma is keeping secrets from his friends. Are they really dating each other or is this simply a plan to bring two rivals together as one?

Disclaimer: The original manga, Tennis no Oujidama, is the work of Konomi Takeshi. Characters and settings have been adapted without authorization or approval, and I am making no profit from their use.

I am writing this fanfiction that is inspired by Psiten's story entitled The Rules Saga because we are going to be using creativity in order to make this a good story. I expect some positive reviews since it's been 4 years after writing a novel. I am back now to finish what I started.

[The Date]

It was just like any other day at Hyoutei academy and students were going about their business. But for Keigo atobe, he started thinking about how attractive Ryoma really was and decided that this would be a good chance for them to get to know each other better. Soon, a flash of lights started flickering in his head which sends a signal telling him that it was time to set up a date with Ryoma. Furthermore, this was Atobe's chance to go after him because the kid could be his one-way ticket to make love.

Elsewhere, Oshitari Yuushi was just finishing up his music work when he noticed flashing lights shining above Atobe's head and went to see what was happening since he never noticed his captain acting like this. The older teen was definitely not normal and it caused the other hyotei regulars to become worried.

"What is up with you today? Don't tell me you are attracted towards someone from Seigaku?" asked Oshitari.

"Yes, I am seeing someone from Seigaku because he is so attractive. Here is the plan. If I can successfully date him, you and Gakuto will be sacrificing some of that hair from your heads. Furthermore, I got something bigger planned for that kid." grinned Atobe.

"Atobe, if you are talking about dating that brat Echizen Ryoma, he is way too young for you and there is no way that he can be your type. I want you to look at his age since you know that he is only thirteen years old. You are not his type, so drop it." continued Oshitari.

"What do you mean? I've known that kid since the day he was born. Furthermore, I need to get him involved in other activities besides tennis because I wanted to show my true affections towards that brat." smiled Atobe while reading his book. "If this pays off, I will consider letting him transfer to our school."

"Are you serious!? How about if we make Ryoma decide which one of us he will be sleeping with while dating you blindfolded, maybe then we'll let him join our school?" said oshitari.

"Wonderful plan! That's settled then, I will make the preparations now." smiled Atobe as he patted his teammate's back for a well-made decision since he is now out on a mission to make Ryoma his true lover for life.

Oh boy, Oshitari could swear that his captain has started scheming for love. However, Ryoma was just an ordinary kid that didn't even understand what love meant to him and this was the first time that he will be meeting Atobe for a one-on-one date. How did Atobe even know the brat when he never met him personally? Soon, Oshitari could see that his captain sent his lover a text.

"Dear Echizen, please meet with me after school because I have feelings towards you. Just think of this as a date between us in order to get to know each other better. Will see you soon in the grounds of Hyoutei Academy."

Atobe.

Ryoma was confused at the text and wondered why the captain of Hyoutei started finding him so attractive?

Elsewhere, Oishi and Eiji were practicing their tennis serves when ryoma approached them.

"What is it, ochibi?" asked Eiji

"Looks like the captain of Hyoutei Academy has planned something for me." said Ryoma.

As eiji and Oishi read the note on Ryoma's phone, both of them broke into stifles of laughter and started hugging Ryoma tightly.

"Aww, our little ochibi has a boyfriend! Who are you dating?" asked Eiji.

"I can only assume he is dating the narcissistic captain from Hyoutei, Keigo Atobe. But why would he plan something like this?" wondered Oishi.

"For real? Are you kidding me? Atobe started hitting on our Echizen?" yelled Kikumaru.

"Not so loud! Everyone else will hear us!" boomed Oishi as he tried to cover his partner's mouth. Unfortunately for them, Momo and the others heard every single word about Keigo dating Ryoma and they rushed over to hug the short-pants kid.

"Why am I dating Atobe? this cannot be real!" shouted Ryoma.

"I think Atobe has made up his mind and he thinks you are attractive towards him." smiled Fuji.

"No way! That's impossible! Well, I guess I better check this out and see what is going on." said Ryoma as he left in a hurry with his tennis equipment.

Back at Hyoutei, Oshitari had seen the note that his captain sent towards the kid and started laughing. Furthermore, there was no way to stop the Hyoutei captain from pursuing Ryoma. Furthermore, it seems that the captain really had a thing for the seigaku prince despite the rumors flying around. Even though Ryoma and Atobe were close friends, every single school still thinks that he was a girl, but Ryoma dismisses this controversy since he and Atobe are just friends with a thing for tennis.

"You got to be kidding me! Since when did you start having a thing for that Seigaku brat?" asked Gakuto.

"Please! Me and that brat have known each other since elementary school. So just think of it as my way to express my true feelings for that kid." grinned atobe.

"But you don't even know if he has any feelings for you! How can you be sure he will accept your invitation?" Gakuto was not even sure where Atobe was going with this.

"Don't worry, you will understand once our date begins, anh?" He patted the back of his teammate and reassured him that everything was going according to plan.

Soon, Atobe could hear the slaps of sneakers coming up the stairs as he rushed outside, he could see a blonde-haired kid walking in the room.

"Looks like someone else is planning to vote for me," Atobe thought to himself.

Once Kevin bursts inside the door, he walked straight to Atobe and asked him, "Is it really true that you are dating Echizen Ryoma? Because I heard a lot of people telling me that you guys are going out on a date. Have you really turned Ryoma into a girl?

"Oh please, whoever told you that we were dating? It's just mutual friendship; nothing is going on between me and Echizen since I am looking out for his well-being." Unfortunately, Kevin wasn't buying it.

"Ryoma, tell me this isn't really happening, are you seriously falling for atobe?"

"Why would I? We just started seeing each other on a daily basis not too long ago and so we just want to have some fun time and I would not count that as a date. Besides, if I wanted to date a girl, none of them would be interested in me. And even if I do go back to Seigaku, coach Ryuzaki would tell me those girls will drive me insane asking me for autographs and whatnot. Besides, Atobe still feels that this bet that he proposed will pay off and this date will actually give me a chance to you know interact with girls who are my type later on."

"Give me a break! You are just too shy to talk to girls and you always reject Sakuno Ryuzaki's foods. Now what did you do to win over that freaking loud-mouthed peacock boyfriend of yours his affections? You guys have been following each other day in and day out. I don't know what has been going on inside that head of yours, but I think its time you tell us everything. Also what is that in your bag?" asked Kevin as he rummaged through the kid's bag.

Even Oshitari and Atobe were also curious as to what was hidden inside Echizen's bag as well. As Kevin opened it, he got the shock of his life and tried to control his laughter after seeing flowers in the bag. Even Oshitari couldn't believe his eyes.

"Shit! I knew this would happen! Its official, Echizen is now officially falling for Atobe! Awww! How sweet of him. Why didn't Shiranishi ever send me flowers?

Flashback

Nanjiro handed his son a box and said "In honor of my son's first date, I humbly present you with this."

"Ta da!"

Ryoma was even shocked seeing this stuff, "Dad, you bought me flowers? I don't even know what my date will say when he sees this!" he yelled.

"Nonsense! When I was your age, I was being held captive as a prisoner of love. This present is to get your pulse filled with excitement and having passion."

"Well thanks But I don't know what my so called date will think once he gets these!"

End Flashback.

The students at the Seigaku School had seen what was happening on the screen and Kikumaru had been trying not to laugh, especially Oishi.

"So, it really is true. Echizen is going to go out with Atobe thanks to the flowers that his father gave him on his birthday. God Almighty! He is going to be picking up a lot of girls later on." Oishi was red in the face while kaido and Momo were laughing like maniacs.

"Looks like the kid is dead serious on his relationship with the king of Hyoutei. If my calculations are correct, I think he is about 75 percent sure about how to present flowers to his lover."

"How can you be so sure? Ryoma would never have accepted that present from his old man. He still would need to wait several more years before understanding what true love means to him. I think I need to contact Sanada and Shiraishi on the phone because everyone could hit the roof with what I am about to tell them."

And with that, Oishi grabbed his phone and dialed furiously in order to get a hold of the emperor and the Perfect Tennis master. However, not even Ryoma knows how this date will end with them getting involved.

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"I guess I cannot hide it for much longer now."

The entire student body of Hyoutei Academy had gone dead silent with shocked looks on everyone's faces, especially Gakuto, Shishido, and Choutaro. Ryoma's face was starting to turn bright right with embarrassment as he hid behind Oshitari without a word. Even Atobe was at a loss for words while Kabaji had a blank stare on his face.

"Well, well, what do we have here? Looks like someone is going all out on his sex life with your crazy loon of a boyfriend. Tell me, where did you get this from? And don't make excuses! You got some explaining to do, two-timing bastard!" said Kevin. This time, Ryoma's best friend had approached him with a look of seriousness in his face because he was not about to let the legendary prince get off the hook this time. Even choutaro and Shishido couldn't contain their laughter anymore as they fell to the ground. As for the tennis acrobat, he could only groan at the sight of Ryoma's new present while settling down along the wall with Oshitari following suit.

"Oh shit! Looks like the samurai lord has poisoned Echizen's mind, forcing him to date our captain. We feel for you, kiddo, but are you sure you want to go through with this? I think this delusion of grandeur has really screwed up Atobe's head big time. But whatever happens, good luck with the date, Echizen."

"Would you believe that my old man gave me that as a present to boost my sexual passion? I don't know what my father was thinking giving such an unwanted present to me so I decided to hide it. If you really want to know, I am not actually dating Atobe, we are just best friends and we like to hang out with each other because that's what bros do. And even though-"

"You guys are not dating, but your idiotic father has to make you send these flowers to your new man? Dude, I never realized you had a thing for a guy, but this is just too much! Soon, everyone will think you are a girl wearing a wedding dress."

"Tsch! don't remind me! Atobe really is planning to use Shakespearean love poetry to ensure that I am the one he is looking for. But for now, this is only temporary."

"Relax Echizen! The flowers are perfect for my taste, and thank you! I am sure that sadist Fuji and his lover yukimura wanted me to plant these at my villa later on. I will be sure to thank them after this is over."

Choutaro head was flushing bright red for a few minutes since he didn't want to get involved in that embarrassment and decides to return to practice with Ryo, who was still laughing like a maniac. Jirou on the other hand, wasn't sure where Atobe was going with this whole love scheme but decided not to interfere. Furthermore, Oshitari and Gakuto had the looks of "Oh Shit!" on their faces.

"Dear god, Echizen had finally learned how to treat love as a professional conduct. Either Nanjiro is truly off his rocker, or everyone here has become truly insane!"

Kevin was ready to give up at that point and decided that he must stay here for a bit longer to see how this will turn out since he does not want the front page headlines to ruin the reputation of famous tennis players here in Japan.

That night, after practice was over, Echizen was heading home that night when Atobe showed up.

"I think you need to come home with me because staying by yourself with that old man will not make things any easier for you. You do remember how he tried to come at me with a tennis match right?"

"Yeah, my old man does not know what goes through his head sometimes, but why tonight though?" Ryoma was confused at Atobe's strange request.

"For your own safety, I don't want you going to bed alone since you know what sort of trouble your father can give to me. Therefore, it is my duty to see that you get back into the comfort zone tonight because only I can comfort you with my passions of love!"

Ryoma groaned at the sound of that remark. "Whatever works with you." And he headed off into Atobe's car straight into his mansion. Once they arrived. Ryoma was surprised by the amount of paintings that were decorated wall to wall since many of them were delicate and exquisite. This fascinated him since he had studied about art stuff back in America.

"So fascinating! Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Dali… Are you an art collector?"

"I see you have been up to date on those famous painters, Echizen Ryoma. I'm quite impressed. Yes, these paintings were actually gifts for me when I graduated from elementary school and I've cherished them since then and to me, art has been my life and I think of it as poetry."

So this was part of his plan, to invite the little brat back to his house so they can have some time alone. This is where the date gets even more interesting. Furthermore, Atobe's plan seems to be in motion now that they are alone together in the mansion. Elsewhere, Oshitari, Oishi, and Kikumaru were in shock and awe after seeing Atobe alone with Ryoma on the television screen in front of them.

"It seems that the diva captain has officially lost it. He just took Ryoma inside his house and now they are going to spend time together in bed. Holy shit, this is going to be fucked up! I don't believe this!"

"No wonder O'chibi has a thing for Atobe, he just does not want to admit it. Well, tonight we're going to see if that brat can confess his true feelings for that delusional diva."

While in the house, Ryoma studied the entire house from room to room and figures that this place must be worth millions since Atobe's family are so rich. No wonder everyone at Hyoutei academy had so much respect for this man since he had high regards for the tennis club at school.

"My dad has been working overseas a lot on business so that's why he has cherished this house since moving in and I think you must have been delighted seeing it. I trust that your time here will be well-spent?"

"Of course, thanks again for inviting me here, but my question is, why so soon?"

"I am going to make sure that you confess your true feelings for me tonight in bed so that you don't chicken out. Furthermore, for the nbext, I want to see how much time I can spend with you before I reveal the secrets of Oshitari's life." Ryoma suddenly feels that something was up with Atobe the minute he got here, but he decided that now would be a good chance to spend quality time with his so called lover tonight.

"Okay, monkey king. I don't know what you are trying to do to me, but should anyone else know about this?"

Atobe suddenly picked up the kid and held him by the waist while holding him tightly by his waist. Ryoma tried his best to let loose, but he was stuck by the embrace of the captain.

"Brat! You will refer to me as the king! This is a test of our true love and I don't care if you are scared or not. The confession will start at eleven o'clock so be prepared! I promise that you will not be violated. Don't hold anything back!" commanded Atobe.

Once dinner started, Ryoma could hear some classical music playing in the background since this is the first time that the brat ever shared a romantic dinner with his boyfriend because after all the practice he did with tennis, he was ready for a relaxing evening. Unfortunately, Ryoma could see that evil grin on Atobe's face and realizes that he is in for a bigger surprise later.

"This is a romantic evening, wouldn't you say?"

"Yes, but what's the occasion?"

"You of course, you are my masterpiece and it is my job to see that you will be protected at all costs."

"Okay, but you are missing the point, it's not like I will need bodyguards to escort me to school or anything. This is a mansion, not a mental hospital. What am I, your prisoner of love?" Ryoma was confused as to why Atobe would mention those things earlier.

"I call it as I see fit. My proposal still stands and as long as you are my love, we will spend an eternity together as lovers and brothers. We share a common bond together and nothing will tear us apart ever again!"

Ryoma was shaking his head in despair and answered, "You really are crazy! I think I can survive tonight confessing to you my true reasons for coming here."

"You are on! If those feelings are true, then this date will continue as planned. Now, it's time that we showered together, want me to wash your back?"

"Thanks, but I can handle it." Ryoma walked off towards the bathroom in order to calm himself down since he had no idea of the kind of hell that Atobe is putting him through right now. If anyone else sees this, they could make echizen run several laps around the courts or put him in a front page newspaper and title it "Sexiest Tennis Prodigy Alive" However, Echizen would be embarrassed by every single school that he faced throughout Japan. Soon, Echizen could hear Atobe coming into the bathroom with his bathrobe, shampoo, and soap. At that moment, Echizen knew this was not going to end well.

"What the hell? You can't be in here while I am showering!"

"Yes I can, and as your big brother, I will be washing your entire body so don't worry!"

"But I can wash myself and prevent the bad smell from staying in the house, why are you babying me?" protested Ryoma.

"Because this is the first test of our true love. Now stop your whining and hold still!" At this point, Ryoma's face was turning bright red with the sight of Atobe behind him. Furthermore, he even activated the video camera right beside the window since this will be a good time to be on TV together.

"What the hell are you doing? Are you filming us taking a shower together? EEEEEEK! This wasn't a part of the deal!" Shrieked Ryoma

"No one will notice but us, now come closer. At that point, Atobe was ready to give ryoma his very first kiss on the forehead, causing the short kid to cringe in fear. Once the mouth was on his head, Ryoma was a bit confused as to what just happened, but decided to play along anyway. Once it was over, Ryoma couldn't believe what just happened and had a bright red look on his face. Atobe couldn't help but laugh at the kid.

"You really are crazy, what will Oshitari and the others say when they find out about this?"

"I could care less what they think. It's for your own good." Said atobe while cracking a smile.

"You're a dick, you know that?" Ryoma snorted as he headed towards the bedroom, but no sooner than that, he could feel his body being lifted up by Atobe.

"What are you doing? Put me down, I can easily walk."

"Don't be silly, you cheeky brat!" He then called kabaji over to carry the kid into Atobe's bedroom since his bed was a bit larger than Ryoma's back home. To his surprise, the Hyoutei captain had exotic photos of himself sprawled all over the wall. "That monkey king thinks he is so popular eh? Well, we will just see about that." Echizen thought to himself as Kabaji placed him on the bed while tucking him in before leaving.

"Thanks, Mr. Speechless man."

Kabaji just nodded a 'You're welcome' without saying anything else. Once in bed, Ryoma took out one of the Tennis Monthly magazines and decides to read a little bit before sleeping. Soon, he found himself in a nice comfortable environment because Atobe had a lot of rooms in this giant mansion since it does remind him of the White House in Washington D.C. So at this rate, he seemed to be getting used to this place now. Soon, Atobe arrived and settled himself next to Echizen in the bed.

"Atobe! What…." Ryoma couldn't even force himself to speak.

"Does it make you feel better with me next to you? With you in my room, we can finally have that heart to heart talk."

"Sure, anything but the date thing." Atobe somehow ignored that part and held the kid tightly with his embrace. Ryoma never felt anything like this before and was fully relaxed afterwards.

"Atobe?"

"Yes?"

"I think this date did turn out to be successful, didn't it?" Ryoma had a smile on his face.

"Didn't I tell you that you got nothing to worry about? As long as I am at your side, we will never leave each other and we share a bond of love together. Relax, you will understand it soon as the date progresses,"

"I told you that we're just friends, not lovers!" Ryoma snapped.

"Oh really? I think love is in the air for us." Answered Atobe.

"Don't count on it." And they both fell fast asleep. Furthermore, the only ones that are worried were the students from other schools. I wonder what Ryoma could tell them?