A\n: For the Heaven's sake, my terrible English, but it can't be helped! Sorry! :D

Hm, I have no idea why I write it, I just do. Well, woman is a mystery! )

My first try to write TeFu, but I just can't help it. And I hope the story is not too boring. Well, I think some things are! Ok, it's up to you to decide. Please, read and review! Tell me if it costs to continue! :D Thank you very much!

Title: not yet (for now 'After life').

Genre: Romance

Rating: T, PG-13.

Pairing: TezuFuji, to tell the truth this is my one and only favourite s-a pair! I really feel that they should be together! Look at the cardinal signs! Fuji is Aquarius and Tezuka is Libra! Ask any astrologist – it's the best combination! Even if it's not, I don't care; they should be together this way or that! :D

Summary: One of them is a family man and has a daughter. He's successful at everything that he does. Guess who? The other is famous like God, but nobody really knows him. And they haven't seen each other for years, because Fuji is afraid of… himself! TeFu

Oh, yes, I do not own Prince of Tennis! I don't want to! I prefer loving it! :D

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Prologue. "Buts"

He was sitting silently in his comfortable armchair, watching as his successful colleagues tried their best not to be fired. The problem was that they believed in themselves too much, but had no proofs for that matter. They were just people, usual and useless.

He was The genius Fuji Syusuke, he could make a world out of nothing! Well, he wasn't a god, but, somehow, he probably could communicate to him personally! That's why he smiled nicely at those who glared at him. After all editor-in-chief was always satisfied with him. Oops, she was satisfied with his work. But, maybe, she wanted a little more…

A prestigious magazine he was working for specialized on everything concerned the celebrities. Actually, it was famous and loved by the readers. But for Fuji it didn't matter, since he just used this boring work for earning money. Well, interviewing some spoiled and conceited people wasn't that interesting for him, that's why he thought about changing his job. After a program on TV he participated in, representing his garden, he was offered to be a host for this show. It was a chance for the career development and for being independent from all the gossiping around other people. He hated it.

And that was the main reason to write articles about Tennis at sport magazines, which gave him his pride back and some good memories.

Anyways, Fuji Syusuke waited for the meeting to end and leave, because he indeed decided to accept the offer.

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After the last lowed head exited the room, he stood up, bowed to his chief smiling and turned around to go away, but…

"Fuji", her voice was unusually firm. It made him a little bit concerned, but, well, he was never afraid to lose his work. "I'd like to talk to you," she trailed off. "Privately."

"Sure, Yukari-san," he said still not changing his mask.

"I heard you're offered a good job." He expected this phrase to come, so he just smiled wider and nodded. He didn't lie to her, he didn't need to. "I'm glad." Yukari was definitely a strong woman, she never showed any weaknesses, and he admired it a lot. "But before you go, I've got a really interesting work for you!" she smiled back as if she knew something he didn't. He doubted it, but… "You like sports, right?"

"I used to play Tennis a lot, I loved it", he coughed correcting himself. "I love it".

"So, indeed the right choice." Yukari smirked playfully, coming closer to him. "Do you know Mia Koto?"

"Actually, I'm not one of her admires, but she's a singer, a well-known one. Lots of people foretell her great future. That's all". Fuji started to feel uncomfortable, while she stood beside him. Her perfume was too expensive and smelled too sweet and intensive.

"There's a rumour that she dates one of Japanese most precious and admired people. Someone who made us proud of our sport." The editor-in-chief touched the collar of Fuji's white shirt absently. "It's not the rumour I suppose. They saw them together on Monday. Mia Koto and Tezuka Kunimitsu."

Fuji opened his heavenly blue eyes in alarm. This name always made him alerted, always made him shocked, surprised, confused and interested. It's been eight years they haven't seen each other. No talking, no massaging or e-mailing. Nothing. All the connections between them were broken, since the day Fuji lost his self-control once. Even when the old friends form Tennis team from school gathered to celebrate something, he never saw Tezuka again. It's not like he wanted to. He never wanted to meet him again, because he's not a gay. Not!

'I'm not a gay.' He repeated inwardly, while trying to concentrate on something. Yukari stared at him indifferently, though she enjoyed the silence that enwrapped them.

"Atobe-san told me that you attended the same Middle High with Tezuka-sama and played together. Is it true?" she continued, interrupting his thoughts.

Fuji hesitated. Everything bad that happened to him was connected to Atobe somehow. He didn't know the reasons the said guy still watched after him, but it never did any good to him.

"Y…yes", he uttered, scolding himself for his trembling voice. Why was Tezuka so important to him then? His only name. Fuji was a married man and… Stop! He was a widow. His wife died six months ago, but he refused to admit his loneliness. He was not lonely, but…

"Well, then you know that he refuses to give interviews! He's so popular that everybody calls him 'Tezuka-sama', but nobody knows a thing about his life. They still have no idea why he left Tennis being a Wimbledon champion at 22." She sighed as if she was curious herself. "He's a wealthy and handsome man. Single, I may indicate. What is he doing now? What are his reasons to leave beloved Tennis? Does he really date Koto-san? I want you to find out!"

"It's hard, I haven't contacted him for a while", Fuji tried to excuse himself and run away from the uncomfortable task. "We're not…"

"What a pity…" Yukari turned away with a fake disappointment on her face. "Atobe-san told that you were friends! I don't believe he's lying to me", her voice sounded so insulting to his ears. "Atobe-san is such a reliable man, and I hoped you're a genius", she walked away from him, shaking her head.

"Why is Atobe's opinion so important to you, anyways?" the blue-eyed man smiled, expecting that his question would change the tables, but…

"Are you afraid of something?" she asked rapidly and rudely. Fuji's eyes widened and its colour became darker. He was a fool. He was only seventeen and he was that unfortunate to meet Atobe, while he was drunk. He didn't quite remember what exactly he told Atobe about him and Tezuka, but…

Too many 'buts' for one day.

He held his breath for a while and then exhaled soundly.

"Give a list of things you are interested in especially". He said coldly and seriously. It was the second time he showed his chief his true self.

"So, you agree?" she questioned, though it seemed to be a statement.

"Yes, I do!" he replied. These words he said once before the altar on the wedding day. And it changed his life.

Now it was the second time to change his life.

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So, how do you think? Should I write more? I really have a nice story for them and their after life, but I'm not sure yet. Oh, I need support, please! Review, ne? :D

Sorry, for the mistakes, all mine! I have no beta at the moment –sigh-

Anyways, thanks a lot for reading! I appreciate it a lot!

Oh, the mood is "Ukigumo" by Shibasaki Kou! Please, listen to this song, it's really beautiful, I think. Romantic, maybe!

Thank you!