1Love of Flowers

Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis, or any of the characters.

A/N: thank you all so much for the wonderful reviews!!...although I said I would update every 3 days I decided to update the story now because I don't want to abandon my other stories...sorry for my horrible English...so yea hope you continue to enjoy, reviews are much appreciated!!

"Welcome, how can I help you." Fuji said in a much to cheerful voice.

"We're here to pick up the order placed by Atobe." Sanada answered, while glancing at the shop searching for a peculiar light blue haired man, which didn't go unnoticed by Fuji who tried to suppress a light chuckle. 'Could he be more obvious' thought Fuji. "Sanada-san, Yukimura is in the back of the shop he will be here shortly, don't get too anxious, ne."

Sanada blushed at Fuji's comment he knew the man was observant but to see right through him was something not many were capable of. He decided not to comment and gave a curt nod, he knew far too well how far Fuji's teasing could go and decided not to be at the receiving end of it.

Fuji turned his attention to the bespectacled man standing next to Sanada, "So you're an acquaintance of Atobe, nice to meet you, I'm Fuji Syusuke, owner of the shop." Fuji said with a smile. Fuji had already known Sanada and Atobe for two years. He wasn't fond of the arrogance that surrounded Atobe and was rather annoyed at the fact that he was their top client. But he did sense that the bespectacled man standing in front of him was far different rom those so called friends Atobe brought to the shop.

"Aah, Tezuka Kunimitsu, pleasure." was the blunt response from Tezuka. Tezuka couldn't deny that the flower shop was indeed rather elegant, and had an aroma that was rather pleasing and in a way relaxing, there was no trace of dreadfulness. He also couldn't deny that the man before him was a beauty and the surrounding beauty of the shop made him stand out more. His features were far to delicate for a male, but there was still a sign of muscularity in him; his smile was also radiant so much so that tezuka couldn't help but stare, something he never did. His thoughts were interrupted when a young blue haired man entered the room.

"Sanada, its great to see you again." Yukimura said with a slight hint of surprise, he wasn't expecting to see Sanada so soon, but it was still pleasing to his eyes to see such a handsome man. "Guess you couldn't wait for our date Friday night." Yukimura said with a mile that seemed somehow sadistic."

Sanada blushed once again. Tezuka noted that this was the fourth time Sanada blushed in a day which was highly rare. He wasn't in the least surprised that the blue haired man was his so call date; he already knew of Sanada and Atobe's preference. And he wasn't one to judge even if he never showed interest in love or having a significant other, but he did know that there was no such thing as gender nor age when one loves another.

Sanada found no words to say and decided to change the topic. "Yes well Atobe send us to get the order he placed."

"Hn, just a minute, Yukimura come with me to fetch Atobe-sama's order." Fuji said in a cheerful young men left the room, leaving Tezuka and Sanada to themselves.

"So...Fuji caught your interest." Tezuka was quite startled by Sanada's comment he himself hadn't noticed that he was staring at Fuji the whole time. "You should be careful Tezuka, Fuji's different, and I mean this in many ways." Sanada added.

Tezuka didn't quite understand Sanada's warning but decided against it. "Sanada, thanks for the warning but I don't need it I'm not interested in such things." Sanada nodded at Tezuka's reply.

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"So he also works for Atobe, he is quite handsome don't you agree?" Yukimura smiled knowing that his best friend seemed to have an instant liking to Tezuka.

"Hn, I guess he is." Fuji replied with his ever present smile.

"Well just remember what you told me, just a couple of minutes ago you know about the whole falling too fast." Yukimura said with a smirk.

"Saa...I just met the guy, he's just handsome and has a different air around him." Yukimura grinned. 'So you're using my own words against me' he thought.

"We should go back we need to close the shop soon anyways." Fuji said trying to change the topic but to no avail.

"Hn...I think I'll invite them for some tea, I'm sure Sanada wont mind, and you would have an excuse to have a conversation with Tezuka-san." Yukimura smirked knowing that Fuji wouldn't protest to his idea. "Fine..you win Yukimura, just admit you want to spend more time with Sanada." Fuji was pleased that his comment affected Yukimura seeing how he turned a deep shade of pink. He decided to play along with Yukimura. 'This will be fun' he thought.

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"Sir, Oshitari-san is here to see you."

"Aah, let him in." Atobe signed the last of the paper works the branch office had sent him. Awaiting for his friend to enter. 'Its been a while since I last saw Yuushi' he thought to himself.

A young bespectacled man with dark blue hair entered Atobe's office. Oshitari was already familiar with the office and took a seat across from Atobe. "Keigo, it's been a while, how's the business coming along."

"Aah it has been some time, three months to be exact. And of course the business is going well how can it not with my leadership." Oshitari smirked at his friends comment. 'Che he still hasn't changed such an arrogant bastard' he thought to himself.

"Yuushi, you must have something important to talk about, you could have called instead of just flying over hear, not that I don't appreciate your visit but it is somewhat rare. Che don't tell me you had a fight with that little whore of a man you call your lover." Atobe said with amusement in his voice.

"Keigo I ve told you many times to not call him that, I still can't comprehend what you dislike about him, you introduced him to me yourself." Oshitari glared at Atobe, he knew how arrogant Atobe could be and although he had much patience it always wore thin around Atobe. "Anyways, I m hear to tell you some news I've heard, something I thought should be said face to face rather than through a phone conversation."

"Aah what might that be?" Atobe asked with a hint of curiosity.

"I thought you should know now before someone else spread the news. He's coming back Atobe. He'll be here in a months time. I think now is a better time than ever for the both of you to talk and clear your misunderstandings it has already been four years, you can't hide from him for ever I hope you know." Atobe was quite shock form hearing the news, he didn't expect to confront his past so soon. There was a hint of sadness in his eyes.

"Well, I just came to tell you before you heard from other sources, I do hope you can resolve your issues Keigo. You deserve happiness. I'll keep in contact and tell you when he has arrived in Tokyo. I'm sure he'll be pleased to see you." With that said Oshitari rose from his seat and exited the office. He's known Atobe Keigo for fifteen years and knows when he should be left alone and when he doesn't want to talk to anyone. 'Don't screw up this time Keigo, you did it once it's not wise to do it again.'

Atobe stared in silence at the door. "He's back."

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Tezuka did not know how he got himself in this situation, he was sitting at a table with Sanada, Yukimura, and Fuji. They had invited them to a cup of tea since after closing the shop. Tezuka was quick in rejecting the offer but after glancing at Sanada who seemed eager to agree to the invitation, he found himself accepting the offer instead. He now found himself enjoying a nice conversation with the honey haired man.

"Aah, so it's your parents anniversary, that's nice." Fuji smiled

"Hn." was the curt response from Tezuka. 'So he's a man of few words...luckily I like that.' Fuji smiled at his own thought. "Well thankfully Atobe knows how to chose flowers, although he's arrogant he does have taste. If it were a present for your girlfriend I don't think she would appreciate a bouquet of Stephanotis(1), girls tend to prefer roses."

"Hn, but I have no girlfriend at the moment." Tezuka answered with a stoic face.

'Hmm so he's single, well that's good.' Fuji thought.

Tezuka felt that the conversation was turning somewhat awkward, glancing at his watch he noticed that it was getting pretty late. "Sanada, I think we should get going, Atobe doesn't appreciate tardiness." Sanada nodded; both man stood up. "Fuji-san, Yukimura-san thank you for the tea it was great, but we must be on our way." Tezuka said in a polite manner.

"Of course, anytime." Yukimura replied quickly glancing at Sanada's way. Both instantly blushed. "Well Sanada I'll be seeing you Friday night." Yukimura reminded him placing a quick kiss on his cheek. Sanada blushed furiously. He was at a lost of words something that happened often whenever he was around Yukimura. "Aah." he managed to say, although nervously.

"It was great meeting you Tezuka-san." Fuji smiled.

"Aah, likewise."

"I hope your mother enjoys the present, if there are any questions on how to water or care for the flowers please contact me. You can call me for anything." Tezuka noticed the emphasize Fuji placed on the last word. "Aah, arigatou, take care."

"Sanada I think you were right about Fuji-san." Tezuka said with an expression that seemed somewhat amused. Sanada noticed the small smile creeping on Tezuka's face.

'Don't fall to quickly Tezuka, that was my real warning.' Sanada thought to himself.

TBC----

1-Stephanotis: means happiness in marriage.

-hope you guys enjoyed!! I will continue to update. Thought you should know that each chapter is named after a flower either because of the situation or well just because I want to. Ch.1 was named Tiger Lily meaning wealth and pride, mainly because of Atobe he has a big role in the story which you will discover shortly. Ch 2 was named Cinnamon meaning love and beauty. Sorry for such a long A/N but im using a format in which I will be having single chapters for side pairings, the first of which will be after ch 5. So far I have two side parings (golden pair, dirty pair). I am taking any recommendations. That's all!!!!