Kari: Finally updating
Syuusuke: saa, ne… you've been busy
Kari: very busy x.x anyways let's keep this short
Syuusuke: *smiles radiantly* Okay, Kari own nothing and you know the warnings no?
Kari: Hai hai on with chapter 9
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Chapter 9: Fuji, Syuusuke
"Anyone who smiles this relentlessly is a simpleton—or a deceiver with something to hide"
-- Odd Thomas (by Dean Koontz)
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The bed was soft, the sheets were silk and the room was pleasantly cool. Turning to lay on his stomach, Syuusuke rested his chin on a hand and stared out the window in thought. Beside him Keigo sat running a hand through Genichiro's hair. They had met up for their weekly get together at Atobe's manor, it was a tradition they manage to do for the past years.
Humming thoughtfully Syuusuke twirled his finger idly along the cool purple (did you expect any other color from the king?) silk before turning his stare to the pair beside him.
"Saa, Kei-chan tomorrow I'll be spending the afternoon with Echizen-kun" a smile tugged at his lips "Would you like to come along?"
"Of course ahn" Keigo replied fingers not stilling their movement "ore-sama wouldn't miss it for the world"
Folding his hands beneath him Fuji laid his chin into his arms and tilted his head with a smile humming.
"Ne, the song" Syuusuke paused licking his dry lips "Do you want to hear it?"
Turning towards the honey haired boy, Sanada nodded and leaned further into Keigo's hands. Atobe had a surprisingly gentle touch. Meanwhile Keigo hummed approvingly as he leaned against the head bored.
"Please do, ore-sama would be happy to hear it"
Smiling softly Syuusuke sat up and nodded "okay"
And he sang.
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Entering the club room, Ryoma strode in with a slight (and I do mean slight) hop in his step. Last week was a success in his books, his mother (the perceptive woman that she was) found out about him and Mitsu-buchou but accepted it happily ("my son is happy!") and while his father lamented his loss of chances in Ryoma bringing home a cute girl and later on teasing him, he was immediately cowed by his mother ("Rinko-chan! Not my precious") and Nanako simply smiled and gave them a warm congratulation.
After dinner Ryoma and Tezuka did practice (I do mean really practice with only the occasional stray kisses). Tezuka left with a copy of the song ("it might sound good with a guitar" Tezuka said) and kissing the other once more on the lips softly, he left the Echizen residence leaving a pleased Ryoma behind. It was a nice experience. Friday was spent the same way with Tezuka coming over to practice their song, and not surprisingly with a guitar in hand. He (Tezuka) had said that he was still not finished with their second song and would have it ready the following week.
Monday was troublesome as the team discovered Tezuka and Ryoma's newly found relationship though Ryoma had to stifle a laugh at a few chosen peoples reaction. For one Momoshiro fainted, two Eiji squealed and showered Oishi with kisses in glee, three Kaido resembled a human tomato along with Kawamura (after he dropped his racket) and four Fuji smiled so widely that many went into a panicked frenzy.
It was Wednesday now and he was anticipating (or maybe it was dreading?) his practice with Fuji. Tugging off his shirt, Ryoma decided that he was surprisingly early. Not even the captain was in the clubroom (or maybe he already changed and left). Humming under his breath Ryoma nearly jumped out of his skin when he felt arms wrap around his naked waist. Head snapping back his eyes widened as golden orbs met with sharp ceruleans. They were like the sky, a deep endless blue.
Blinking rapidly Ryoma stepped back pulling his shirt over his head and pressing his back against the locker door cringing as the coldness of the metal seeped through the thin cotton of his shirt, chilling his flesh. Hearing the other chuckle he looked up to glare at his sempai. It was not funny.
"Fuji-sempai"
Giggling at the other's tone, Syuusuke smiled sweetly rewrapping his arms around the other boy and pressing closer.
'so soft'
"Hai, Echizen-kun?" he asked innocently
"back off" he replied
"Saa, I rather like my place here"
Twitching lightly Ryoma huffed before pushing himself further into the steal. Well this was awkward (For himself at least) hearing a light cough from behind the tensai, Ryoma peeked over the others shoulder to see who it was. Eyes brightening a wave of relief swept over him as he moved quickly, using a few of his old learned self defense moves, he ducked under Fuji's hold to saunter up to the placid captain.
"Mitsu-buchou" Wide, gold eyes stared into hazel ones. Tezuka's lips twitched as he nodded his head faintly.
"Ryoma"
Staring at the pair Syuusuke's eyes arched into happy crescents. Well this was interesting. Walking towards his captain Fuji raised a hand to wave.
"Saa, konichiwa Tezuka"
"Fuji" Tezuka answered tersely. Looking back down on the emerald haired boy before him he smiled lightly (as in his barely there smile) "Ryoma, go warm up"
Raising an eyebrow in question gold eyes darted towards the tensai and back to his buchou before shrugging and walking past the team captain.
"Aa"
Watching the youngest leave Tezuka's eyes moved towards Fuji as the door closed. His gaze narrowed imperceptibly at the smiling boy as he began to walk towards his locker in tense silence. Fuji on the other hand followed the other boy with his eyes, smile ever widening.
"saa, doushite Tezuka?" Fuji asked lightly "You're so uptight"
"Betsuni" Zipping up his jersey Tezuka turned walking toward Fuji until he stood a mere few meters from the tensai "Stay away from him" turning on his heel, Tezuka trotted stiffly towards the door but not before hearing Syuusuke's words.
"Saa, it's not only Echizen-kun that I'm interested in. I do hope you don't mind sharing"
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Practice was a tense affair. Tezuka seemed a bit too harsh on punishments ("about 13.5% rise in laps") and he stuck to Ryoma's side like glue. It was unnoticeable as he always had a valid reason to do so but throughout practice he never left Ryoma's side for more than five minutes ("Ii data")
Slipping on a loose shirt, Ryoma ran a hand through his hair frowning at the wetness when he felt a towel begin to gently rub at his wet locks. Looking up from his fringe Ryoma smirked at Tezuka.
"Sankyuu"
Smiling back gently Tezuka combed his hands through the emerald tinted locks. Standing on his tip toes Ryoma pressed his lips against Tezuka's in a chaste kiss with a small smile.
"Don't worry so much Mitsu-buchou" Flicking his furrowed eyebrows Ryoma continued "I'll be fine"
"Hn, Yudan sezou ni ikou" Tezuka pushed up his glasses willing the blush that rose to his cheek down "Fuji is crafty"
"Uisu" Leaving another chaste kiss on his lips, Ryoma pressed his forehead on the others chest before turning on his heel to leave. He and Fuji-sempai had to practice.
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Fuji was waiting for him at the gates. He wore a form fitting, black turtle neck with black slacks and had his tennis bag slung over his shoulder securely. Hearing footsteps near him Fuji smiled as he saw Ryoma approach him cap in its usual place on his head hiding his eyes. Inwardly Fuji thought that it was a good thing Ryoma wore that cap.
'Saa, with eyes like his it would be too easy to get into trouble'
Pushing off the wall he opened his eyes lightly, a serene smile stretching across his lips "Saa, ikou yo Echizen-kun"
Nodding his head in agreement he followed Fuji out the gates with a small tug at his cap. It was a quite walk but there was little discomfort in it. Fuji walked by his side ever so often brushing his fingers with his. Sometimes Fuji would ask them to stop to take a picture of something or another on the road. Now Ryoma didn't mind it at first be he always was a curious boy, so it didn't take long for him to start asking questions.
"Why do you do it so much?" Ryoma asked nonchalantly.
"Saa what do you mean?" Fuji asked as he poised to take a picture
"Pictures, why do you take them all the time?" he rephrased
Fuji chuckled focusing the lens of his camera with a serene smile "Only when there is something of interest Echizen-kun" Taking the picture he leaned back and stared at the screen that previewed his shot "because things only happen once no?" turning abruptly he took a shot of Ryoma who, in surprise of the sudden action, had his beautiful golden eyes wide in surprise with his pupils dilated from the bright flash of the camera, his lips were parted and a slight flush was painted on his cheeks.
"Fuji-sempai!" Ryoma exclaimed rubbing his eyes irritably.
"gomen, gomen" Fuji replied with an easy smile as he stared at the display on his camera 'cute'
"Don't do that" Ryoma growled out (which made Fuji chuckle) "it hurt" he added with a frown (read pout)
"hai, hai wakata" taking hold of the others head Fuji gently tilted it up and began blowing into his irritated eyes. Delightedly he watched as the other flush into a deeper red "better?"
"Uisu" turning his head away Ryoma willed the blood away from his cheeks 'baka Fuji-sempai'
Continuing their walk Ryoma quietly observed the tensai, he had a warm smile on his face which Ryoma thought, was different from his usual smiles, which were usually beautiful and serene. There was a certain awkwardness in the way his lips stretched, his eyes weren't arched but were only lightly closed and he gave about a feeling of content and amusement. And Ryoma, for one, found it very beautiful.
'I never thought about it before but Fuji-sempai is quite attractive after all'
He walked in step with the tensai, mind wondering from thought to thought, he was so enamored with his pondering that he didn't hear the sound of an incoming car. Alarmed Fuji grabbed unto Ryoma's wrist pulling him away from the road and into his arms. Feeling the sudden change of momentum Ryoma fell into his chest pressing his face against the cloth of his shirt.
"Ryoma, are you alright?" Syuusuke asked in worry.
Looking up Ryoma stared into Syuusuke's own worried cerulean with a wide eyed gaze "You called me Ryoma"
"Eh?" Fuji blinked at the sudden change of topic, before feeling the other shift to move closer to his face
"Ryoma" Echizen breathed out quietly "You called me by my given name"
"Saa, you don't mind now do you?" Syuusuke asked with a soft smile
"Betsuni" Ryoma replied turning his gaze away to hide the light flush that came up to his cheeks "I never really got used to being called my last name so much anyways" Pushing himself off the others chest, he readjusted his hold on his bag before continuing "I did grow up in America you know"
Chuckling amusedly at Ryoma's antics Fuji grinned back and walked faster to catch up to the capped boy "Hmm, feel free to call me Syuusuke then Ryoma-kun"
"Aa" Tugging his cap lower on his face, Ryoma took a deep breath before a small smile tugged at his lips "Syuusuke-sempai"
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A/N: I know its short and I know I haven't updated in a while but forgive me *bows on the ground* I've been very busy and honestly I just found the time now to finish this, the good news is that its summer now (I graduated finally!) and hopefully I'll have more time to write ^.^ the bad news is that my health is failing because of the heat… I hate hospitals period. X.x anyways I hoped you guys enjoyed the update, regardless its shortness. I'll try to make it longer next time. Thank you to all that had the love to review… *sniffles* Love you guys! I hope the characters weren't that much OC?
Now I had fanart drawn out and I gave out the link on my last update of "a change in beginning" but apparently the link didn't show *curses * anyways for those who are interested the link to my LJ is on my profile, just scroll down the bunch and find the ones entitled "Art" or "Sketches" or something along those lines you can't miss them ^^. If that doesn't work well you try this links (This time I hope they show ^^;;):
Royal Pair: http: .com/albums/xx37/ hikarichibi/
Seigaku (chibi): http:// .com/ albums/ xx37/hikarichibi
Pillar pairs: - http:/ /i739. / albums/xx37/hikarichibi
- (femRyo) http:// .com/albums /xx37/hikarichibi
- http ://i739. / albums /xx37/hikarichibi/
YukiRyo: http: //i739 ./ albums /xx37/hikarichibi
Eiji: http:// .com/albums /xx37/ hikarichibi /img020 .jpg
Also I have some AMV's done for thrill and pillar pair. If anybody wants to watch here are the links as well:
*Pillar pair: http : // www. / watch?v=Mv50HMspli0
*Thrill pair: http: // www. / watch?v=7YbY9fDehOw
As usual remove the spaces and that's the link… if they don't show again, pm me if you're interested.
And this is about the longest A/N I've ever made and that's a wrap.
Oh and do review they guilt trip me into updating faster…. Seriously they do!
