Title: Drowning
By: Namikaze Naruto, tenma no ouji
Disclaimer: If I owned PoT, you'd know it. They'll definitely be shounen ai and Sakuno wouldn't exist. I don't own the song either. The beautiful song I choice for this oneshot is copyrighted and belongs to the best boy band in decades, BSB.
Pairing: Edo (KazuRyo), imperial, golden, silver, platinum and a lot of others.
Ryoma, fifteen years old, stood on the stage a mic clutched tightly within his hands as he stared at the group seated in the front giving him the thumbs up sign causing him to roll his golden eyes before his eyes made contact with a pair of grayish-blue ones, a small smile graced the usual stoic high school student. "Hello, um, I'm going to sing a song I wrote for my boyfriend; it's also a dedication to all of my friends and all of the couples out there. So, I hope you all like it."
Eiji bounced in his seat and turned towards the mentioned person and grinned, "Ne, Takugawa-senpai, have you ever heard Ochibi-chan sing?" the redhead glanced towards the stage in time to watch his baby boy take a seat on a bench behind a piano that had been brought in for his use.
"I haven't, no." Tokugawa shook his head, "But, I know he'll do exceptional just like with everything else he does." the older male stated plainly, causing several people to glance towards Tezuka briefly.
Momo smiled sheepishly, "Tokugawa-senpai you sound like Tezuka-buchou." the second year turned his attention towards his redhead friend, "Ne, Eiji-senpai, do you think Echizen and buchou would have hooked up had Atobe not stolen Tezuka from him, Tokugawa and Tezuka-buchou are oddly alike."
Fuji chuckled, "Who knows. I know for a fact that Tezuka had liked Ryo-chan but Atobe wouldn't leave Tezuka alone until he agreed to go out with him and the rest of that had been history." Blue eyes opened and glanced at Tokugawa whose eyebrow was twitching at the mentioned of Tezuka and his boyfriend being together, "No worries Tokugawa-senpai, Ryo-chan loves you now and Tezuka is happy, or as happy as he could be, with Atobe."
A soft melody began playing causing everyone to turn towards the stage where the music was coming from. The Seigaku regulars who already knew about their youngers talent for music smiled while Rikkai, Hyotei and Tokugawa gaped, well some of them did, while the others looked surprised by the discovery. Ohtori and Oshitari looked pleased at finding another person who appreciated music and couldn't wait to ask him to play with them.
Don't pretend you're sorry
I know you're not.
You know you got the power
to make me weak inside
Tokugawa blinked at that while the rest of the gathered teams watched on in awe at the beautiful feminine voice that poured from the usually apathetic teen. The music combined with the music set a very romantic settling.
Oh you leave me breathless
But it's okay
cause you are my survival
Now hear me say:
Ryoma poured everything he felt for Tokugawa into his voice. He wanted to tell the older boy just how much he loved him. How much he needed Tokugawa in his life. Every since there first meeting, Ryoma had felt captivated by the older boy and throughout the times they spent together the feeling only grew.
I can't imagine
life without your
love.
And even forever, don't
seem like long enough.
Leaning against his chair, Tokugawa stared at his little lover with a softness in his eyes that many would mess, but with people like Tezuka and Sanada, the Seigaku and Rikkai teams learned how to read what was hidden, and they definitely knew the older teen was in love with Ryoma.
Their meeting at been purely coincidental, but it was one that Tokugawa had been thankful for, well not the situation that led up to him meeting the boy. Even now, three years afterwards, he can still remember the event like it was yesterday.
cause every time I
breathe I take you in
and my heart beats
again.
Baby I can't help it
you keep me drowning in
your love
Ryoma closed his eyes. as thoughts swirled around his mind. Images of the past assaulted his thoughts. He was twelve years old again and walking home from practice when a pair of arms wrapped themselves around him and dragged him into the alley he was just passing. He recalled being slammed against the brick wall and forced into a nauseating kiss. Hands were gliding down his side, forcing his jacket away which was followed by his shirt, his hat was knocked of his head and his bag thrown somewhere. The phantom pain of what happened after were replaced by soft, gentle hands holding him, whispered words meant to soothe him drifted into his ears.
Every time I try to rise
above
I'm swept away by love
Baby I can't help it
you keep me drowning in your
Love
Seigaku couldn't have been happier, Tokugawa was perfect for their baby and the fact that after their first meeting, and upon hearing what had happened when they were called to the hospital, well safe to say the guy never saw the light of day again especially after Fuji and Tezuka got through with was obvious to them that Tokugawa was in love or close to it, and the over protectiveness and care he showered upon the younger boy were only second to the love that Seigaku and his family showed him, and after months of debating, they decided to set Tokugawa and their prince up, they wanted someone that would give Ryoma unconditional love and support and they found the older teen would do just that.
Maybe I'm a
drifter, late at
night
cause I have known the safety of
floating freely in your arms
Gakuto smiled and curled around his lovers body, who in turn tightened his hold around the small red head. Shishido smiled at Ohtori as he brought the younger male into his arms. Kabaji blinked when a small arm was wrapped around him and turned towards one of the few girls in the group and smiled at her. Returning the smile, she laid her head against her boyfriends arm and turned her attention towards the stage. Atobe leaned against Tezuka with what could only be called a smile, on his lips. Jirou cuddled up against Hiyoshi who blushed lightly before turning his eyes away from the older male.
I don't need
another lifeline,
It's not for me,
cause only you can save me
Oh can't you see
Marui hugged a blushing Kirihara while whispering words into the younger boys ears. Niou grinned, talking softly to his partner, who would adjust his glasses every once in a while before replying to whatever Niou was saying. A boy around the same age as Akaya with dark brown hair, giggled as he wrapped an arm around Yanagi, who glanced at the boy with a fond expression. A female with the same color complexion as Jackal, smiled from her position on the said males lap. Yukimura cuddled against Sanada, eyes closed as he took in the music, the voice and the lyrics being sang. Sanada glanced at the smaller male and smiled lightly.
I can't imagine
life without your
love
and even forever
don't seem like long enough
Eiji wound himself tightly against Oishi as he took in those words, they were true. Forever didn't seem long enough to be with Oishi, he wanted to be with his partner for longer then forever. Inui buried his face against Kaidoh's neck, who in turn closed his eyes and gripped his lover tightly. Momo and Taka smiled at each other. Tezuka and Fuji glanced towards Tokugawa briefly before turning their attention back to the stage. The brunet captain moved his eyes towards his side when he felt a pressure and allowed a small smile to cross his lips at the sight of Atobe leaning against him. Fuji grinned when an arm coiled around his waist, pulling him against a firm chest, blue eyes peeked open to stare into the eyes of his childhood best friend, who leaned forward and placed a kiss upon his forehead, whispering his apologizes for being late.
cause every time I
breathe. I take you in
And my heart beats
again
Baby I can't help it
you keep me
drowning in your love
Tokugawa closed his eyes as he listened to the words of the song. He wanted to understand everything that his lover wanted him to know. An indescribable feeling filled him, his heart pounded and all of a sudden it was became too hard to breathe. A hand being pressed into his back made his eyes snapped open as he turned to look at the culprit and blinked at the young woman behind him.
"You should breath before you faint kid." a smile formed on her lips before her eyes glanced towards Ryoma, "Ryoma-san is very talented isn't he." the smile widened into a fondness one would direct at a little brother they were proud of, "He loves you a lot you know. The only people he had ever spoke about with any positive emotion were his friends on Seigaku team, until you came along."
Every time I try to rise
above
I'm swept away by
love
Baby I can't help it
you keep me
drowning in your love
Blinking his surprise away, Tokugawa stared at the woman for a bit before realization dawned upon him, "Meino Nanako-san, Ryoma's older cousin, he said you were in America for one of those exchange programs your university was having."
Nanako nodded her head, "Yes that's right, but I kept in touch with Ryoma-san and he told me all about you. I'm happy that you make him happy. I thought he would have gotten together with either Tezuka-san or Fuji-san..." Tokugawa gave a nod and glanced at the said two who were watching Ryoma rather intently while holding their significant others. "I would like to know how the two of you met afterwards."
Go on and pull me
under, cover me with
dreams
Yeah
Love me mouth to mouth now
You know I can't resist cause
you're the air that I breathe!
Ryoma pointed upwards, head tilted back and eyes closed while a single hand glided across the keys. The emotion pouring from him and into his words caused several people to clutch onto their lover; wife, husband; whoever they were together with.
The Seigaku team couldn't help but smile at their baby, pride reflected within their gazes. Eiji leaned against Oishi, gripping the vice captain who tightened his hold around the younger male, pressing a kiss to the redheads temple, "I love you Eiji."
The redhead smiled brightly, "And I love Oishii!" Eiji's statement caused the green eyed youth to flush slightly, it had become a sorta pet-name of Eiji to add another 'i' to his name, so instead of calling his name like many believed, he was actually calling him 'delicious' that only the regulars had got on to after all the years together.
Oishi glanced towards the dance floor which only had a few couple, with a smile, he rugged on his partners hand and motioned towards the direction he was just looking in. Looking over, the redhead grinned and jumped to his feet, pulling the taller male with him. Taka saw what they were doing and silently asked Momo if he wanted to dance, which he agreed to without hesitation. Inui smiled and not bothering to ask, began pulling Kaidoh towards the dance floor.
"Do you want to dance Syuusuke?" Saeki asked, Fuji smiled and wrapped his arms around his lover and gave a nod, allowing the younger male to guide them towards the direction.
Before Tezuka could do, or say anything for that matter, he felt a hand grasp his own and glanced down, only to see Atobe's slightly pale hands holding his own, "Come on Kuni." The Atobe heir urged, around them, other couples were making their way towards the front. With a nod of his head, the Seigaku captain allowed himself to be dragged towards the dance floor.
Every time I breathe I
take you in
And my heart beats
again
Baby I can't help it,
you keep me
drowning in your love
Someone walked over and handed something to Ryoma before taking a seat beside the younger male and took over playing while the prince placed the wireless headset mic and stood up allowing the unknown male to continue. With a nod towards the man, Ryoma moved towards the front of the stage.
Every time I try to rise
above
I'm swept away by love
and baby I can't help it,
you keep me drowning in your
LOOOOOOVE!
Cheers rang out and Ryoma jumped down from the stage and weaved his way through the crowd, heading towards his lover. Tokugawa stood up as Ryoma came closer to him. Pausing in his steps, Ryoma continued to sing, watching as the older male closed the remaining distance between them.
Baby I can't help it
Keep me drowning
In your love
keep me drowning in you love
Baby I can't help it
can't help it no, no
Tokugawa wrapped his arms around Ryoma, who returned the hug, his voice reaching it's crescendo, the voice reaching heights not possible for any male but he did it beautifully, causing the cheers of the crowd to pick up.
Cause every time I
breathe I take you in
And my heart beats
again
Baby I can't help it
You keep me drowning in
your love
Ryoma intertwined his fingers behind Tokugawa's neck, resting his cheek against the taller teenagers chest, as said male ran his hands down Ryoma's back, lips placing butterfly kisses against his forehead, temple, check and his neck.
Every time I try to rise
above
I'm swept away by love
Baby I can't help it
You keep me
drowning in
Your love!
Not wasting anytime after the final note ended, Tokugawa placed his lips over his little lovers amongst the claps and cheers of the crowed. Pulling away after a moment, Tokugawa stared into those magnificent golden eyes, "Aishiteru, Echizen Ryoma."
Ryoma smiled and returned the sentiments. "Aishiteru Tokugawa Kazuya." Some times drowning in the love you felt for another was alright, as long as that person was there to make sure you surfaced every once in a while.
Originally, this was suppose to have been TezuRyo, but half way through writing this Tokugawa Kazuya decided he wanted Echizen Ryoma, so...yeah!
*When I have the time, I might make a prequel to this oneshot, where Ryoma and Tokugawa first meet, but it's up to you. So. if you want one then review and tell me so, if not then I might not do one.*
Tenma
