Disclaimer: Prince of Tennis and its characters do not belong to me. T_T
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What was wrong with Eiji.throughout the week he seemed to be talking non- stop about Tezuka's good points and how he and Tezuka would be a perfect match. Although Fuji didn't really listen to his friend whenever he brought up the subject, it was starting to grate on his nerves. Why was Eiji trying to match make him with Tezuka? Just a week before this began to happen, Fuji had confessed his feelings to Eiji and although Eiji had not given him an answer, he had hinted that he liked Fuji as well. So why this all of a sudden? He hid his annoyance from Eiji and just smiled politely whenever Eiji brought up the subject during break or whilst walking to the tennis courts or even whilst walking home! Not to mention Eiji seemed to be hanging around with Oishi a lot more as well. They may be the golden pair but it he seemed to be excessively clinging to Oishi now. His patience was running thin. Even now as the two headed for the courts Eiji was still pushing Fuji towards Tezuka but he gritted his teeth and continued smiling till they reached the club room.
"Fuji!! Are you listening to me nya?!" Eiji cried, stomping his foot and glaring at Fuji with mock anger.
"Hai hai." he replied, easily hiding the tone of exasperation in his voice as he quickly changed out of his school uniform into the Seigaku regular's uniform. He had to get away from Eiji before he DID lose his patience and snap at his friend. Just as he was pulling on his jacket Oishi came in.
"Oh! Fuji! Eiji! Konnichiwa!" he greeted the two of them cheerily and Eiji bounced towards him.
"Oishi!!" Eiji greeted the vice captain happily and practically pounced onto him. Fuji's face darkened slightly as he zipped up his jacket and took his racket out of his bag but was replaced by his usual smile as he turned around to face them.
"Well then I'll head out first to warm up then," he said and walked pass the two of them out the door. He didn't want to bring Oishi into this, and yet, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy each time Eiji clung to Oishi. He took a deep breath as he entered the courts to find Tezuka, Kaidoh, Inui, Ryoma and Momo already there together with the juniors while the freshmen were setting up the nets. He went to Tezuka to talk to him about their recent tournament as well as to request a practice match. He needed to get his mind of Eiji's weird behavior and playing tennis with the buchou was the best way he could think of.
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"Fuji doesn't look like himself." Oishi commented as he pulled on his jacket.
"Ah Nya? Hoonto(really)?" Eiji asked looking thoughtful for a moment before chuckling. "I didn't notice," he continued sheepishly, sticking out his tongue. Truth be told, he knew Fuji was probably getting more than a little annoyed with his attempts to match make him with Tezuka although he was way too polite to actually show it openly.
"Eiji.Tell me.something's up. I can feel it," Oishi insisted, placing a hand on Eiji's shoulder but Eiji simply shrugged his hand off and grinned as he hopped to the door to open it.
"Come on! We'd better not be late!" that said he bounced out only to see Fuji talking to Tezuka as they walked to one of the courts. His grin fell for a brief moment before it shot back up and he bounced over to play with Ryoma. Oishi followed him. There wasn't anything he could do if Eiji refused to tell him what was going on. With a sigh, he walked over to Ryuzaki sensei and watched the practice match between Fuji and Tezuka. Something was definitely up with Fuji. But what? "OISHI!!!" he heard Eiji call out to him happily and he turned to see Eiji, racket in hand, waving him over to the court just beside the one where Fuji and Tezuka were playing. "Let's play nya!!!"
"Ahhh..hai!!" he called back hesitantly, removed his jacket and track pants and picked up his racket. What was Eiji thinking.
Fuji saw the two of them playing from the corner of his eye. Perfect, just what he needed. Eiji was definitely trying his best to push him away.
"Gomen Tezuka! I don't think I can continue the practice anymore," he suddenly called out to the buchou and caught the tennis ball in his hand. Eiji's ears perked up when he heard that. Was something wrong with Fuji? Tezuka relaxed his stance and approached the net as did Fuji.
"Doshita (what's wrong) Fuji.you seem distracted." he asked quietly and Eiji simply smiled apologetically.
"Daijobu ka Fuji?(Are you alright Fuji?)" Oishi asked concerned as he and Eiji approached as well.
"I'm just.feeling a little sick. Is it okay if I left earlier? I think I need a rest." he replied simply, still with that smile plastered to his face.
"Alright then," was all Tezuka said before turning to walk away.
"Ahh, Eiji. Maybe you could accompany Fuji home make sure he's okay? Then come back after that," Oishi suggested. Fuji's eyes twitched but still the smile remained.
"Ah nya? Hoi!" Eiji blinked and he followed Fuji back to the club room and waited for him to change back into his uniform before following Fuji out the gate. Fuji prayed Eiji did not decide to talk to him about Tezuka. He was definitely not in a good mood right now. And trying to match make him with Tezuka now would probably be suicide. But.this was Eiji after all.
"Tezuka looked worried about you Fuji. You shouldn't make him worry like that nya," Eiji began as he walked. Fuji took a deep breath to calm himself.
"Really.it didn't occur to me." he replied flatly, not looking at him.
"Fuuji!! How could you be so heartless??! He really did look worried! He really cares about you nya!" Eiji raised his voice and seemed to scold him. That was the last straw. He rounded on Eiji, eyes opened, and looking.well.pissed.
"This has gone on far enough Eiji.I'm sick of hearing you trying to match make me with Tezuka whom I treat as nothing more then a good friend! YOU of all people should know where my feelings lie! If you didn't want me then just tell me! I don't need you to push me around to other people like I'm some toy!" he snapped before turning back and storming off. Eiji blinked. He had really pushed the limits this time. The tensai who rarely lost his patience had finally lost his temper at Eiji. Shaking his head he ran after Fuji.
"I'm sorrry! Fuuji!!" he cried and caught up with Fuji. He tugged at Fuji's sleeves and Fuji stopped. "Gomen nyah..(sorry)" Fuji turned around after a moment and Eiji stepped back in fear. He really had never seen Fuji this angry before. He didn't even look this fierce during the St Rudolph match against Mizuki.
"It doesn't matter anymore. I think its time to take my father up on his offer to further my studies in London," he remarked bitterly and turned away from Eiji who paled visibly and stood there gaping at his friend. He couldn't be serious.
"Lo.London?!?!" he exclaimed. He was joking.he had to be joking.but.the expression on Fuji's face did nothing to reassure Eiji. His mind was suddenly in turmoil. Fuji? Leaving? It just refused to register in his mind. Fuji shrugged.
"Ottosan(father) says there's a very good tennis school there where all the pros go to...he doesn't want me to waste my talent by staying in Tokyo." he remarked nonchalantly, not looking at Eiji. "I guess this is the perfect opportunity for me to go," Eiji's eyes widened even further. He was deadly serious.immediately instinct and fear took over. Fear that the one he loved would be gone from his life forever. He grabbed Fuji's arms with a desperate look in his eyes.
"DAME!!!!!!!!!!(don't)" he cried and Fuji turned to practically glare at him and Eiji couldn't help but release his grip on Fuji's arm and look down sheepishly. ".....................I...I mean..." Fuji then turned away.
"You should go back now. Oishi must be waiting for you. I don't need anyone to chaperon me to my own home." he said flatly and Eiji blinked.
"NYAH?! Oishi??!!" he exclaimed once more looking at Fuji's back in disbelief. He hadn't intended to drag Oishi into the picture by hanging with Oishi so much. Fuji began to walk away.
"Mata ashita(see you tomorrow).Kikumaru." he said quietly. Kikumaru.he had not called him by his last name since.never.Fuji had NEVER called him by his last name before.He stood there, stunned, his mind screamed for him to stop Fuji but his body felt heavy and he couldn't move. He shook his head to clear his mind. This wasn't happening.finally he managed to snap himself out of his paralysis and ran towards Fuji once more hugging him tight from behind. "Hanase.(let go)" Fuji muttered quietly. He was getting very frustrated. One minute Eiji was pushing him away, the next.
"NO!!! WE...We need to settle this... now!" he protested and hugged Fuji even tighter.
"There's nothing to settle." his tone had changed and Eiji loosened his grip on Fuji who then turned around to face Eiji with a smile on his face. His eyes widened in shock. "I'm simply following my father's wishes,"
"B...But.... You're leaving me.... I... I can't......" he stammered, staring down at the ground. Fuji's expression did not change as he gently disengaged himself from Eiji's arms.
"I'm sure you'll be happier with Oishi," he said with reassuring tones. Eiji's head shot up when he said that and he looked at him dumbfounded for a moment.
"But I don't love him!! I..." the words were stuck in his throat. He couldn't say them as much as he wanted to do so. "I." he tried again, his eyes tearing up as he looked away guiltily. "Get a grip on yourself Eiji! If you don't say something he'll be lost to you forever!" he scolded himself.
"Sayonara.(goodbye)" Fuji suddenly said and walked away. Sayonara.the word kept echoing in his head as he stood there rooted to the spot watching the tensai walk further away from him. He wanted to chase after him, to stop him. But the tone of finality in that word had.robbed his strength.all he could do was stand there and watch as the one he loved left him.
A/N: - I finished this fic long ago but didn't post up coz I didn't have time to proof read and add translations. Will post Chapter 2 and 3 up once I've finished checking through for phrases that need translations. *bows* Please R&R? ^^;;
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What was wrong with Eiji.throughout the week he seemed to be talking non- stop about Tezuka's good points and how he and Tezuka would be a perfect match. Although Fuji didn't really listen to his friend whenever he brought up the subject, it was starting to grate on his nerves. Why was Eiji trying to match make him with Tezuka? Just a week before this began to happen, Fuji had confessed his feelings to Eiji and although Eiji had not given him an answer, he had hinted that he liked Fuji as well. So why this all of a sudden? He hid his annoyance from Eiji and just smiled politely whenever Eiji brought up the subject during break or whilst walking to the tennis courts or even whilst walking home! Not to mention Eiji seemed to be hanging around with Oishi a lot more as well. They may be the golden pair but it he seemed to be excessively clinging to Oishi now. His patience was running thin. Even now as the two headed for the courts Eiji was still pushing Fuji towards Tezuka but he gritted his teeth and continued smiling till they reached the club room.
"Fuji!! Are you listening to me nya?!" Eiji cried, stomping his foot and glaring at Fuji with mock anger.
"Hai hai." he replied, easily hiding the tone of exasperation in his voice as he quickly changed out of his school uniform into the Seigaku regular's uniform. He had to get away from Eiji before he DID lose his patience and snap at his friend. Just as he was pulling on his jacket Oishi came in.
"Oh! Fuji! Eiji! Konnichiwa!" he greeted the two of them cheerily and Eiji bounced towards him.
"Oishi!!" Eiji greeted the vice captain happily and practically pounced onto him. Fuji's face darkened slightly as he zipped up his jacket and took his racket out of his bag but was replaced by his usual smile as he turned around to face them.
"Well then I'll head out first to warm up then," he said and walked pass the two of them out the door. He didn't want to bring Oishi into this, and yet, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy each time Eiji clung to Oishi. He took a deep breath as he entered the courts to find Tezuka, Kaidoh, Inui, Ryoma and Momo already there together with the juniors while the freshmen were setting up the nets. He went to Tezuka to talk to him about their recent tournament as well as to request a practice match. He needed to get his mind of Eiji's weird behavior and playing tennis with the buchou was the best way he could think of.
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"Fuji doesn't look like himself." Oishi commented as he pulled on his jacket.
"Ah Nya? Hoonto(really)?" Eiji asked looking thoughtful for a moment before chuckling. "I didn't notice," he continued sheepishly, sticking out his tongue. Truth be told, he knew Fuji was probably getting more than a little annoyed with his attempts to match make him with Tezuka although he was way too polite to actually show it openly.
"Eiji.Tell me.something's up. I can feel it," Oishi insisted, placing a hand on Eiji's shoulder but Eiji simply shrugged his hand off and grinned as he hopped to the door to open it.
"Come on! We'd better not be late!" that said he bounced out only to see Fuji talking to Tezuka as they walked to one of the courts. His grin fell for a brief moment before it shot back up and he bounced over to play with Ryoma. Oishi followed him. There wasn't anything he could do if Eiji refused to tell him what was going on. With a sigh, he walked over to Ryuzaki sensei and watched the practice match between Fuji and Tezuka. Something was definitely up with Fuji. But what? "OISHI!!!" he heard Eiji call out to him happily and he turned to see Eiji, racket in hand, waving him over to the court just beside the one where Fuji and Tezuka were playing. "Let's play nya!!!"
"Ahhh..hai!!" he called back hesitantly, removed his jacket and track pants and picked up his racket. What was Eiji thinking.
Fuji saw the two of them playing from the corner of his eye. Perfect, just what he needed. Eiji was definitely trying his best to push him away.
"Gomen Tezuka! I don't think I can continue the practice anymore," he suddenly called out to the buchou and caught the tennis ball in his hand. Eiji's ears perked up when he heard that. Was something wrong with Fuji? Tezuka relaxed his stance and approached the net as did Fuji.
"Doshita (what's wrong) Fuji.you seem distracted." he asked quietly and Eiji simply smiled apologetically.
"Daijobu ka Fuji?(Are you alright Fuji?)" Oishi asked concerned as he and Eiji approached as well.
"I'm just.feeling a little sick. Is it okay if I left earlier? I think I need a rest." he replied simply, still with that smile plastered to his face.
"Alright then," was all Tezuka said before turning to walk away.
"Ahh, Eiji. Maybe you could accompany Fuji home make sure he's okay? Then come back after that," Oishi suggested. Fuji's eyes twitched but still the smile remained.
"Ah nya? Hoi!" Eiji blinked and he followed Fuji back to the club room and waited for him to change back into his uniform before following Fuji out the gate. Fuji prayed Eiji did not decide to talk to him about Tezuka. He was definitely not in a good mood right now. And trying to match make him with Tezuka now would probably be suicide. But.this was Eiji after all.
"Tezuka looked worried about you Fuji. You shouldn't make him worry like that nya," Eiji began as he walked. Fuji took a deep breath to calm himself.
"Really.it didn't occur to me." he replied flatly, not looking at him.
"Fuuji!! How could you be so heartless??! He really did look worried! He really cares about you nya!" Eiji raised his voice and seemed to scold him. That was the last straw. He rounded on Eiji, eyes opened, and looking.well.pissed.
"This has gone on far enough Eiji.I'm sick of hearing you trying to match make me with Tezuka whom I treat as nothing more then a good friend! YOU of all people should know where my feelings lie! If you didn't want me then just tell me! I don't need you to push me around to other people like I'm some toy!" he snapped before turning back and storming off. Eiji blinked. He had really pushed the limits this time. The tensai who rarely lost his patience had finally lost his temper at Eiji. Shaking his head he ran after Fuji.
"I'm sorrry! Fuuji!!" he cried and caught up with Fuji. He tugged at Fuji's sleeves and Fuji stopped. "Gomen nyah..(sorry)" Fuji turned around after a moment and Eiji stepped back in fear. He really had never seen Fuji this angry before. He didn't even look this fierce during the St Rudolph match against Mizuki.
"It doesn't matter anymore. I think its time to take my father up on his offer to further my studies in London," he remarked bitterly and turned away from Eiji who paled visibly and stood there gaping at his friend. He couldn't be serious.
"Lo.London?!?!" he exclaimed. He was joking.he had to be joking.but.the expression on Fuji's face did nothing to reassure Eiji. His mind was suddenly in turmoil. Fuji? Leaving? It just refused to register in his mind. Fuji shrugged.
"Ottosan(father) says there's a very good tennis school there where all the pros go to...he doesn't want me to waste my talent by staying in Tokyo." he remarked nonchalantly, not looking at Eiji. "I guess this is the perfect opportunity for me to go," Eiji's eyes widened even further. He was deadly serious.immediately instinct and fear took over. Fear that the one he loved would be gone from his life forever. He grabbed Fuji's arms with a desperate look in his eyes.
"DAME!!!!!!!!!!(don't)" he cried and Fuji turned to practically glare at him and Eiji couldn't help but release his grip on Fuji's arm and look down sheepishly. ".....................I...I mean..." Fuji then turned away.
"You should go back now. Oishi must be waiting for you. I don't need anyone to chaperon me to my own home." he said flatly and Eiji blinked.
"NYAH?! Oishi??!!" he exclaimed once more looking at Fuji's back in disbelief. He hadn't intended to drag Oishi into the picture by hanging with Oishi so much. Fuji began to walk away.
"Mata ashita(see you tomorrow).Kikumaru." he said quietly. Kikumaru.he had not called him by his last name since.never.Fuji had NEVER called him by his last name before.He stood there, stunned, his mind screamed for him to stop Fuji but his body felt heavy and he couldn't move. He shook his head to clear his mind. This wasn't happening.finally he managed to snap himself out of his paralysis and ran towards Fuji once more hugging him tight from behind. "Hanase.(let go)" Fuji muttered quietly. He was getting very frustrated. One minute Eiji was pushing him away, the next.
"NO!!! WE...We need to settle this... now!" he protested and hugged Fuji even tighter.
"There's nothing to settle." his tone had changed and Eiji loosened his grip on Fuji who then turned around to face Eiji with a smile on his face. His eyes widened in shock. "I'm simply following my father's wishes,"
"B...But.... You're leaving me.... I... I can't......" he stammered, staring down at the ground. Fuji's expression did not change as he gently disengaged himself from Eiji's arms.
"I'm sure you'll be happier with Oishi," he said with reassuring tones. Eiji's head shot up when he said that and he looked at him dumbfounded for a moment.
"But I don't love him!! I..." the words were stuck in his throat. He couldn't say them as much as he wanted to do so. "I." he tried again, his eyes tearing up as he looked away guiltily. "Get a grip on yourself Eiji! If you don't say something he'll be lost to you forever!" he scolded himself.
"Sayonara.(goodbye)" Fuji suddenly said and walked away. Sayonara.the word kept echoing in his head as he stood there rooted to the spot watching the tensai walk further away from him. He wanted to chase after him, to stop him. But the tone of finality in that word had.robbed his strength.all he could do was stand there and watch as the one he loved left him.
A/N: - I finished this fic long ago but didn't post up coz I didn't have time to proof read and add translations. Will post Chapter 2 and 3 up once I've finished checking through for phrases that need translations. *bows* Please R&R? ^^;;