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CrystalKitteN-MeW (Crys) is here again with another story.

Well, this is… my 8th story as of now. And ALL the other 7 stories are barely halfway through. Jeez… I should learn to kill plot bunnies that always randomly enter my head some time…

This idea came to me after I attended First Aid training. And it seems that some of the things I picked up will go into the story. It's just a short drabble series and I have yet to decide if it's continuous or not. Time and your reviews will tell.

SUMMARY: A series of Thrill Pair drabbles of how Fuji and Ryoma make First Aid humorous, wacky and… romantic.

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Bold- English

Italics- Flashback

'Dialogue'- Thoughts

"Dialogue"- Spoken Dialogue

Underline- Codename

Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis.

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The THRILLS of First Aid

DRABBLE 1: Human Blanket equals Hugging

It was a very hot day today.

Ryoma certainly agreed to that statement as he fanned himself with his hat as he walked along the crowded Tokyo streets. Why did he have to wear a dark-colored casual shirt?

He carefully adjusted his tennis bag that is slung over his right shoulder. It was finally time for some tennis. After all, he spent the week before being in a First Aid training and seminar instead of playing tennis. It was a requirement for all first-years. They were excused from tennis practice.

But, Ryoma thought, tennis is definitely better than First Aid. Besides, their instructor said they should not wish that they can do First Aid everyday because doing it would mean a disaster has happened. If that's the case, then why prepare for First Aid?

Some things are just plain weird.

Ryoma yawned in a bored manner. Oh well, at least, he can now play tennis.

However, he was surprised when there was a huge crowd that surrounded something… or someone, at the far sidewalk.

Curious, he hurried over and tried very hard to squeeze in the crowd. After much difficulty, he managed to reach the front and see what got the crowd's attention, only to find…

"FUJI-SENPAI!!"

Fuji was lying on the sidewalk. He seemed to have fainted.

Ryoma didn't know why but adrenaline took over him so suddenly that he was beside Fuji in an instant, tapping him 3 times to check if he was responsive.

"He's not responding…" Ryoma muttered under his breath.

Some of the onlookers were tiptoeing, trying to get a better view. One asked, "Do you know him?"

Ryoma answered without turning, "Yes. He's a senpai at school." He quickly removed his bag and rolled up his sleeves. He added, "Can you get medical help?"

The onlooker looked surprised. "S-sure." And off he went.

It was just plain strange how Ryoma was acting on impulse on doing First Aid. He chuckled to himself. Being in the actual situation was different.

He kneeled beside Fuji, making sure to keep Fuji's shoulder blades in line with the gap between his knees. Bending over, he tilted Fuji's head and lifted his chin lightly. Then he placed his left ear close to Fuji's nose and mouth and started counting softly, "1, 1001, 1002…" When he reached 1010, he straightened up with a frown. "He's breathing…"

He then placed his forefinger and middle finger two inches below Fuji's ear and started counting like before. "Carotid pulse…" he muttered. "Positive…"

'He probably fainted. Possibly because of hunger or something not too shocking. He might have recovered from the initial shock easily but some of it might have remained resulting in him remaining unconscious…' Ryoma thought.

'And he's cold too…' he added.

He turned to the crowd. "Can someone get me a blanket quickly?"

One staring onlooker came to his senses and said, "Okay!" before dashing off.

"Is there anyone with a jacket or a coat?" Ryoma called out to the crowd.

Everyone looked at each other with frowns on their faces. It was a hot day after all, and no one wore or carried a jacket or coat. Curse the weather.

Ryoma gulped. Then he blushed lightly. Looks like there's no choice…

He lifted Fuji's upper body up by placing an arm under the back of Fuji's neck and supporting it. He then bent his left knee and let Fuji's head rest there, making sure to clear his airway by tilting his head.

Ryoma took a deep breath. He muttered, "I'm REALLY going to regret this…"

He wrapped an arm around Fuji and then brought him close to himself. He hugged Fuji.

The crowd gasped.

Ryoma was totally blushing. 'Who invented the Human Blanket thing!? Darn it!'

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Ryoma was seated cross-legged on the ground, along with his other classmates. An instructor was doing a demonstration in front with a co-instructor.

He explained, "It's very important to keep a cold or freezing person warm. Usually a blanket, a jacket or coat is enough but of course there are situations that those are not available. In such situations, you do this…"

Ryoma looked flabbergasted. 'NO WAY!'

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Ryoma cursed silently as he brought Fuji closer to him while the onlookers gasped. This was totally embarrassing.

But… this isn't bad, Ryoma thought.

The soft breathing of Fuji tickled his neck. Fuji's soft brown hair also brushed against the side of his face tickling it. It made Ryoma's blood rush to his face a lot.

'Wh-what?'

Ryoma closed his eyes.

"Uhh…" Ryoma felt the tone of this voice sounded familiar.

He titled his head to take a look at Fuji, who had stirred.

"Fuji-senpai!" Ryoma exclaimed in surprise.

"E-echizen?" Then Fuji smiled weakly. "Why are you hugging me?"

Instantly, Ryoma let go of Fuji, completely red in the face. "O-of course not, Fuji-senpai! I… Well, you fainted and you were out cold! There was no blanket available so I had to provide warmth through the Human Blanket method of First Aid! D-don't mistake me!"

"Aww… Echizen, I never knew that… you liked me so much you hugged me of your own accord…"

Ryoma blushed completely. "Fuji-senpai!!"

"Well… E-echizen…" Fuji trailed before passing out again.

"FUJI-SENPAI!!"

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Fuji slowly opened his eyes. 'Hospital?' The whitewashed room was clean. The familiar coldness of the aircon circulated around the room. There was a mini-cabinet nearby. And also, a certain freshman with black-green hair was sitting on a chair at the side of the bed but his head was dropped on Fuji's bed, sleeping.

Fuji smiled. He looked angelic. Specifically, the angel who saved him.

Said angel stirred and opened his eyes slowly. Then he blinked and looked at Fuji. "Fuji-senpai! So you're awake?"

"Ah, I'm fine now, Echizen. Thank you."

Ryoma blushed but tried to cover it by lowering his bangs over his face. "Don't mention it. It was the right thing to do. Besides, that's what First Aid is for."

Fuji chuckled. "Looks like your lessons paid off."

"Well…"

"But really, I have to admit, you really feel warm."

"Eh!?"

Fuji became slightly red in the face. "When you hugged me…"

A vein throbbed in Ryoma's forehead. "I told you, I didn't hug you!"

Fuji laughed. To Ryoma's ears, it sounded melodious. "Okay, fine…"

To be continued…

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Well, there it is! I'm not sure if the next chapter is a continuity or a different scenario altogether. I'll watch and wait. And read feedbacks from reviews.

As for the First Aid Ryoma did, it's real. That's what I was taught, at least.

Thank you for reading and reviewing the story!

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Hmm… I think the next one has something to do with… carrying?

Hehe… Well, wait for the next chapter to find out!

See ya in the next chapter!

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