The Greatest Gift
Disclaimer:Not mine.
Author's Notes: -clears throat- I am soooo sorry for this super duper late update. I had a lot going on and I had Saturday classes which are inhumane and are a complete torture. -cough- Please enjoy. This isn't betaed so sorry for the mistakes.
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Epilogue
"Aira-chan, sorry about this." Fuji apologized.
Aira looked at him and asked: "Sorry for what?"
"The work piled up because of our leave and it's already the weekend and we're stuck in my house because of work." He explained.
"It's all right. I had a lot of fun, after all." She replied as she gave Fuji a wink.
"You know," he began, taking a sip of coffee. "You really scared the living daylights out of everyone, especially Kunimitsu. He said something about you saying something suddenly when we were in the rooftop." He finished.
She grinned and said: "Just like you, I like people to think of me sometimes as creepy. And that incident, we were discussing about Kunimitsu's birthday and Eiji said something about seeing him go out of his room so I went to distract him but you were already doing that so I just watched. Ever since you and Kunimitsu got together, the two of you have been exchanging letters, right?"
"I wouldn't bother asking how you knew that." He replied.
"Your friends say that I'm a lot like you. Am I?" she asked.
"Yeah, a bit although I can attest to the fact you are more sadistic than I am."
Aira yawned.
"Tired?" Fuji asked.
"Yeah, I'll rest for a while. You should too." Aira replied.
The two cleaned up their things. After which, Aira went to her room and Fuji went to the rooftop.
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Fuji sat down on one of the chairs, enjoying the slight breeze. From his peripheral vision, he saw his favorite book: The Little Prince. Lifting the book, a piece of paper fell. He took the paper and began to read it softly.
To my dearest Syusuke,
I haven't told you anything about the letter you've given me a year ago. It is, however, only appropriate for me to reply in the same manner. So, here I go.
I'm much fluttered at what you feel for me. The truth is, before our last reunion, I didn't know what I feel for you. I was born in a society that considered this kind of act as disgusting, scandalous and most of all, wrong. I never thought about it, not even once. To be honest, these things, these words, I can never say them to you face to face. We both know that I am not that the type of person with a lot of words. Actions were my language. That's a truth I can't deny.
Ever since I received your letter, I've been thinking: "What were you for me?" The words friend, teammate, rival came first into my head. However, I wasn't satisfied with that. There was something lacking and I couldn't put my finger in it. Then, I tried to recall our Seigaku days. I realized that I was, I couldn't exactly say "like" or "love" but I could very well say that I was fond of you. Fond was suitable and fitting, I thought.
I know that it's very uncharacteristic of me, Tezuka Kunimitsu to brood over such things. Normally, I would just let this kind of things go. But, the more I try to forget, the more they stick to my head. Once more, I've come to a realization. Weren't you like that? You've, as far as I'm concerned, defied even the laws of nature. You were always an exception to everything in this world. You were different. Like always, I was impressed.
I thought that your whole persona could be described solely by your eyes. Beautiful, tranquil, mysterious and most of all, endless. One could drown just by looking at it and not even care. You called me perfect. Let me tell you, I am not. I have my flaws just like everyone else. But, with you, standing by my side, silently rendering your unwavering support, I felt complete. I finally understood, I thought. It's true that no one could be perfect, that everyone has his or her own flaws but then again, in the eyes of the one who loves you the most, you could be perfect. It is not the lack of flaws that made it happen but rather, the presence of those flaws itself. It's our flaws that make us perfect.
For me, the imperfect Tezuka Kunimitsu, you, Fuji Syusuke is perfect.
Fuji couldn't help but smile at that.
As perfect as you might be, I still want to correct something from your letter. Let me tell you, this is one of the truest things I could ever say in my entire life.
The only life that this Tezuka Kunimitsu deserves is the life with the one and only Fuji Syusuke in it. Nothing more.
Fuji's smile widened.
That was the end of the letter. Fuji frowned slightly. "Why didn't Tezuka sign the letter?" he asked himself out loud.
Suddenly, from behind, strong arms gently but firmly encircled him. "With much love, Tezuka Kunimitsu." He whispered, his voice was deep, husky and seductive. His lips were giving the slightest of touches to the shell of Fuji's ear causing the latter to shiver slightly.
"Mitsu" Fuji acknowledged as he turned around to meet Tezuka's lips in a sweet, slow and passionate kiss that spoke volumes of whirling emotions.
"Shouldn't you be in Japan?" Fuji asked after they broke the kiss.
"I wanted to personally greet you a Happy Anniversary."
Fuji hummed thoughtfully.
Tezuka nuzzled the crook of Fuji's neck as he said: "I have a gift for you."
He showed Fuji a long brown envelope. Fuji eyed him inquiringly and took the envelope. He opened it and his eyes widened in surprise. The envelope contained documents about Tezuka having a dual citizenship: Filipino and Japanese.
"Kunimitsu." He said as he locked his azure eyes with Tezuka's brown eyes.
"I want to stay beside you. That's why." He explained.
"How about your parents?" he asked.
"They approved of it."
Fuji leaned against Tezuka's chest. Tezuka tightened his hold, becoming both possessive and selfless at the same time.
"I love you." Fuji said.
"I love you too." Tezuka replied.
The couple then heard the 'click' of a shutter. Both look at the source of the sound and found Aira holding a camera.
"I have a gift for you too." She said as she threw a blue package to Fuji and a red one to Tezuka.
"Happy Anniversary to the two of you." She greeted with a knowing wink before leaving the two alone.
Fuji sighed in exasperation before turning to look at Tezuka.
"What did she give you?" he asked.
Tezuka undid the wrapper and it revealed a small photo album. Tezuka opened it and blushed slightly.
"What's that?" Fuji asked, wondering what forced such a reaction from his buchou.
Tezuka slammed the album shut and muttered: "Nothing."
Fuji pouted.
Tezuka coughed. "What did you get?" he asked.
Fuji opened the package and found a DVD and looked at Tezuka.
"Wanna watch it?" Fuji asked. Tezuka nodded.
Fuji inserted the DVD in the player.
"Would you dance with me?"
The couple twitched.
"That woman" the two boys gritted in anger.
Somewhere, a woman was driving away for safety all the while smirking. –insert chibi Aira with a V-sign-
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Omake (although it's not funny)
"Everything started from an early fascination that led us to each other. Now, it ended up with an undying devotion meant only for one another." Fuji said.
"Early fascination to undying devotion." Tezuka repeated.
"What do you think about it?" Fuji asked.
"It's an undeniable fact." Tezuka answered with a slight smile grazing his lips.
Fin.
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Author's Notes: Well, that's it.This is a bit rushed because I just squeezed this into my schedule but I hope that you enjoyed it. The part about the Wimbledon is nearly finished. It's my third try actually. The first was too dark. And I don't like torturing Fuji too much T.T Reviews will be much loved!
