Chapter Two Secrets
The next morning, Tezuka woke up at 6:00am. He carefully climbed out of bed, trying not to wake Kento as he went. He wanted her to sleep as much as she could, so she would have enough strength for the day. He quickly put a t-shirt on and went downstairs for breakfast. He crept by his parent's room, they were still asleep.
Once downstairs, he grabbed a bowl of cereal. He decided to eat it upstairs in his room, incase Kento woke up. So she wouldn't flip out when she realized he wasn't there. Plus he needed to get ready for a shower.
When he was in his room, he looked at the time, it was only 6:10am. He had plenty of time for a shower. So he took his time eating his cereal and gathered his things together for school. He also grabbed two cans of cat food and put them in his tennis bag. So he could feed Kento at school. After he was all packed, he put his school uniform on the end of his bed. And his tennis uniform in his tennis bag.
He decided to wake Kento, so she wouldn't flip out while he was in the shower and wake up his parents. So he walked over to the bed and crouched down. He gently called her name and petted her between the ears. Kento slowly blinked open her eyes as she woke up.
"What time is it?" Kento asked as she looked up at Tezuka.
"It's 6:20am school doesn't start until 8:15am. I am going to take a shower before we go. I'll put some food down on the floor while I am in the shower for you." Tezuka replied calmly and walking over to his desk to get a can of cat food for Kento.
"How far away is the school from here?" Kento asked after she licked her paw and ran it in between her ears.
"Just through the park. Oishi will probably be waiting for me there. He doesn't live far from me. So we walk to school together from the park." Tezuka replied as he opened the can of cat food and laid it on the floor.
"Oishi's the one that asked to walk with you yesterday correct?" Kento asked as she sat up and stretched her cramped muscles.
"Yes. Sometimes Momo and Eiji come over for awhile, but it's mostly just Oishi. Oh don't worry you'll meet all of my friends soon enough." Tezuka replied calmly.
"Ok, but none of them must know about me. Not even as your cat. Is that understood?" Kento meowed seriously.
"Yes. I'll wait until you are strong enough and ready. I've got to take a shower now." Tezuka replied as he walked over to his bed again.
"Tezuka?" Kento called softly. Tezuka turned to face her.
"Yeah Kento?" Tezuka replied a little worried at how soft her voice was.
"I am not trying to be a pervert but can I come with you while you take your shower. I love to feel the steam from the shower on my fur and listening to the water. I promise I won't peek. I'll just lay in the corner and enjoy the warmth." Kento asked softly and lightly pawing the bed with her left paw in embarrassment.
"I don't see any harm in that, but if I catch you peeking, you'll never be allowed to go in there with me again. Got it?" Tezuka replied seriously.
"Got it!" Kento meowed back before she jumped off the bed. She walked over to the can of food and started to scarf it in mouthfuls. When she was done, she licked her paw and cleaned her face. Then Tezuka picked up the empty can and threw it into the garbage can. He picked Kento up and walked to the bathroom.
Once in the bathroom, Tezuka sat Kento down on the cold bathroom floor. Then he laid his towels out the way he liked them. Once that was done, he turned the water on and let it start to get warm. While the water was getting warm, Tezuka walked over to Kento who was lying by the door on her side with her eyes closed and her head resting on her paws.
"You can look right now. I still have me clothes on. I am just waiting for the water to get warm." Tezuka said out loud to her.
"I know. I was just listening to the sound of the water." Kento replied in a soft voice.
"Ok, what's bothering you? You've been like this for too long now." Tezuka asked in his mind and in a worried voice.
"Nothing, I am just very weak and a lot has happened to me, before you found me. So I am still a bit shaken up." Kento replied softly in his head.
"Is one of the things that's bothering you about going to school with me?" Tezuka asked knowing Kento was trying to avoid his question.
"I guess you could say that's one of them. It's been some years since I've been around a lot of people." Kento replied softly.
"You'll be all right. It's just loud sometimes but otherwise it's ok. Oh just to warm you, when I am with me friends, especially Oishi, I'll have to pretend that you're not with me or they'll suspect something." Tezuka replied as he stood up to check the water.
"Will I still be able to talk to you in your mind with your friends around?" Kento asked as her ears twitched.
"I don't see why not, but for now lets only talk when it's just the two of us or if it's really important. Sound fair?" Tezuka replied calmly.
"Sounds fair to me. You should probably get in your shower now." Kento replied calmly and in a soft voice, she continued, "Don't worry my eyes are closed." Tezuka looked at her, and like she said, her eyes were closed. So he quickly undressed and jumped into the shower. Once Kento heard him pull the curtain shut, she curled up and enjoyed the sound of the water and the warm from the steam.
It only took Tezuka 20 minutes to finish his shower. When he stuck his head out around the curtain, he saw Kento curled up and sleeping where he had left her. He smiled and had to admit, she looked so cute when she slept. Then he grabbed a towel and dried himself off. Once he was dry, he wrapped the towel around his waist and pulled the curtain back. He watched as Kento's ears twitched at the sound. He felt bad for waking her but he needed to finish getting ready.
"It's all right Kento. It's just me." Tezuka told her to sooth her.
"I know. My ears just naturally twitch when there's a sudden noise." Kento replied lifting her head, but her eyes remained shut.
"I like it when your ears twitch like that. It's kind of cute. But anyways, my clothes are in my room. I just have to clean up in here first. You can open your eyes now. I have a towel on." Tezuka replied as he picked up his dirty clothes and put them in the laundry basket. Kento opened her eyes but said nothing. She just watched him collect the dirty laundry and put it the basket.
"Ok. Let's go back to my room. We have to get going to school. I have tennis practice first period and then after school." Tezuka replied calmly. Kento nodded, then she limped over to him. He picked her up and walked over to the door. He slowly opened the bathroom and stuck his head out to make sure no one was up. When the coast was clear, he went quickly into his room.
Once in his room, he put Kento down on his bed and told her to close her eyes while he got dressed. It took him two minutes to get dressed. Then he made sure he had everything that he needed. Once that was done, he sat down on the bed next to Kento. She stood up and rubbed her head against his hand.
"Kento, you said that you had something to show me after school. What is it? It's been bugging me since you told me." Tezuka said calmly petting her between the ears.
"You'll find out soon. I promise. Maybe sooner than you think. But when the time's right, I'll let you know. But you'll have to do everything I ask you without hesitation." Kento purred as he petted her between the ears.
"Fine. We've go to go. Let me grab my stuff." Tezuka replied standing up to grab his tennis bag and jacket. Once he put his jacket on, he put his tennis bag on his shoulder. Then he turned back to Kento.
"Ok. I have to put you in my jacket now, just incase my parents are up." Tezuka replied as he zipped his jacket half way. Kento nodded and limped to the edge of the bed. Tezuka picked her up and carefully placed her in his jacket and then he zipped it all the way. He walked out of his room and down the stairs. He slipped on his shoes and walked out the door.
"Keep quiet." He told Kento.
"Ok." Kento replied understanding that someone was round them.
"Hey Tezuka!" Said a voice.
"Shit. It's Momo." Tezuka mumbled to himself and Kento.
"It could be worst." Kento commented.
"Good point." Tezuka replied, he continued, "Hey Momo. What are you doing here?"
"Well, I stopped at Ryoma's and he wasn't home. So I decided to see if you left yet. Well I guess not." Momo replied calmly, once he caught up to him, he continued, "Do you want to walk to school together?"
"We might as well. Oishi will join us on our way." Tezuka replied in his usual tone. So this is Momo, I've got his scent, Kento thought to herself as Momo's scent reached her nostrils.
Tezuka and Momo walked through the park in silence, until they met up with Oishi, who was as Tezuka said, waiting for him by the bench.
"Hey Oishi, do you think coach is going to make us practice a lot?" Momo asked unsure.
"I don't know. I guess we'll find out." Oishi replied as they reached the tennis courts.
"Hey guys its Momo, Oishi and Tezuka." Said a voice from the courts.
"That's Eiji. He's on the tennis team too. All of my friends are. He's Oishi's best friend. Those two always play doubles together. They're called Seigaku's Golden Pair. As you can tell, Oishi is vice captain. And Momo's grandma is the coach." Tezuka told Kento in his mind.
"That sounds interesting. I wish I could play tennis. It sounds fun." Kento replied sadly in his mind. Tezuka had to bite his tongue to keep himself from laughing.
"Hey Oishi, you want to his some balls with me, for a warm up?" Asked another voice.
"Sure give me a minute." Oishi replied calmly and as he sat his stuff down.
"That's Fuji. He's one of our best players. He's also my best friend." Tezuka explained to Kento.
"Fuji? Could you describe him to me?" Kento asked a little restless at the mention of his name.
"Sure. He has brownish gold hair, endless blue eyes and a real calm and laid back attitude. He's really funny at times too." Tezuka replied calmly and watching his friend hit balls with Oishi.
"Tezuka, this is going to sound really weird but, he's my brother." Kento replied seriously.
To be continued….
I hoped you all liked the second chapter of Seigaku's story. Please send me reviews and let me know your opinions or advice. Thanks for reading. I'll be sure to put up chapter three Seigaku's Mascot soon.