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The next day, Tezuka and Fuji met at the tennis courts just before practice.

Tezuka was holding a ring in one hand and a small cake in the other. He tried to bake a cake for Fuji as Fuji had a sweet tooth. He was not really good at baking, but it's worth a try. After all, it's the thought that counts.

Tezuka waited patiently for Fuji to arrive at the arranged spot. As he sat under a tree to shelter him from the shade, he realized what a beautiful morning that was. The sky was clear and blue. There was also an occasional breeze. This is a good time for a proposal. He decided to hide the ring in his bag just in case.

Fuji finally arrived. Tezuka smiled at him and Fuji smiled back with his eyes open, showing those amazing blue eyes. Tezuka was smitten.

'Tezuka, did you really mean it when you said that you love me?'

'Yes my dear, I meant it. I love you so much that I can't stop thinking about you.' He then gave the cake to Fuji.

'Fuji, you know I cannot bake. But I tried because I know you had a sweet tooth and you love homemade cakes. I hope it's nice and hope you like it.'

'Arigato Tezuka.' Fuji started to blush.

'You said that you wanted the proposal to be more romantic. So I baked you a cake. And I also bought you this.' Tezuka held Fuji's hand. He took out the ring and placed it on his finger.

'Fuji, will you be my boyfriend? I promise to love you and you only. You light up my day and keep me awake at night. You even appear in my dreams. You are everywhere. You mean the world to me.' Tezuka started to turn red.

'Awww Tezuka, I never knew you could say such stuff. Yes, I agree to be your boyfriend. I love you too!'

Under the shade and shelter of the tree, the two lovers kissed. At first, it was a soft kiss. After a while, Fuji allowed Tezuka to gain entry and the kiss deepened. They were so deeply absorbed into their intimate relationship that nothing else in the world seemed to matter. They had each other, and that was all that they needed.

Tezuka and Fuji were so deeply involved in each other that they did not notice some one hurrying towards them. Unknown to them, Kikumaru had been watching them for a while.

'Tezuka, so this is who you like! You love Fuji! I should have guessed. You chose Fuji over me! How could you! And Fuji, what were you doing last night! You never answered my calls and left me all alone!' Kikumaru shouted at the two lovers. He was mad. His crush had another man and his good friend had ignored him.

'Kikumaru, I'm sorry. I did try to explain that I loved someone else. You are like a friend to me. A good teammate and a good friend, nothing else. There is a difference between liking someone and being friends with someone. I didn't mean to hurt you.' Tezuka told Kikumaru.

'Yes Eiji. I really love Tezuka. And I'm sorry for not answering your calls last night. I was busy. But I will always be your friend right?'

'No! I feel so betrayed by the both of you.' And with that, Kikumaru stormed away. Tears started to fill his eyes. He could not believe that this was happening to him. He had to find Oishi. Oishi would understand. Oishi always understands him. And Oishi was his only hope left.

Kikumaru finally found Oishi at the school gates.

'Oishi, I need to talk to you.'

'Okay, sure. Let's find some place where is a little quieter.'

The doubles partners walked round to the school gardens where there were fewer people.

'So Eiji, what do you want to talk to me about? Why are you crying?'

'Tezuka and Fuji are dating! Tezuka never liked me. I feel so hurt. Was it only my imagination all this time?'

'Yes Eiji. Tezuka never liked you. He always thought of you as a friend. It's no surprise that they are dating. They have been so close, it is just a matter of time. Don't you think that we should support them instead of being angry at them? We are their closest friends.'

'Why do you think like that? You want me to support them when I am hurt by them?'

'You are hurt by Tezuka only because you know that he does not like you. Give yourself some time to get over the shock and relax. Even if you find that you cannot trust Tezuka, you still have Fuji. He will never leave you alone.'

'He already has. He did not reply my calls last night.'

'Then you still have me. I will be here to help you. Calm down okay? Take it easy.'

'Thank you Oishi. You are a good friend. The best kind of friend that I can ever wish for.'

'When you are ready, we can go and talk to Tezuka and Fuji and get everything sorted out. Now dry your eyes and we will head for class.'

Oishi hugged Kikumaru and they both made their way to the classrooms for lessons. Over on the other end of the school compound, Tezuka and Fuji held hands and also headed for class. Everyone was finally happy.

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