An update? Surely you jest!

Luckily for you guys its totally true. Unfortunately school as come upon us and I don't have much time to post. Don't worry about writing, thats all taken care of - its just finding time to put it up. I'm already cutting it close right now. But anyway, I felt I'd waited too long and so here is your chapter. I wasn't able to check it as thoroughly so there may be glaring mistakes, but I hope you enjoy yourself despite that.

glowstarducky: Why thank you! Lol, don't worry I do that all the time. Some of my favorite stories have been skipped over for months before I finally give in. I'm just glad you are enjoying it!

yoshikichan: Thats was so kind of you to pm me the review! Thank you so much.

Disclaimer: Rats! You got me, I don't own the Prince of Tennis.

Oishi appreciated Tezuka and Fuji's help, he really did. He appreciated both of them helping him inside while he was in the middle of a sneezing fit and couldn't see. He appreciated Fuji boiling water for tea and Tezuka running him water for a bath. It was really sweet and kind and everything, and he really couldn't be more grateful than he was. What he didn't appreciate was Fuji trying take his clothes off when he could do it perfectly fine by himself.

"Fuji, get off of me!" Oishi said, his shirt half over his head as he tried to push Fuji away while tugging his shirt back down. He was stuck in the corner of the bathroom with no escape in sight. "Tezuka tell him to get off."

"He is just trying to help, Syuuchiro." Tezuka said, not even looking at them as he stared at the water in the tub, as though it would over flow if he looked away once. Oishi swore there was a small smirk on his face as he added the bubblebath liquid.

"I'm fine." The shirt was finally forced off and Oishi crossed his arms over his chest, glaring at Fuji. "Both of you, out!"

"I have to watch the water." Tezuka said as though it were the most important job in the world.

"You are taking too long." Fuji sighed, exasperated as he started on Oishi's pants. "You will get sick if you don't hurry."

"I'll hurry if you both get out of here." Oishi said, pushing Fuji's hands around from his pants, determined to win this battle. He slipped as Fuji suddenly pulled his pants down and bit his lip in pain. "Fuji!"

"Oishi! See, this is why you need us here." Fuji shook his head and patted Oishi's leg lightly. "Now stand up, I need to take those off too."

Oishi looked at his boxers and instantly brought his legs up to his chest, glaring at Fuji. I dare you to try it. Fuji only glared back, just as determined. Tezuka turned off the water and looked at both of them, barely hiding his amuesment as they both stared eachother down.

"I'm not leaving until you get in that tub." Fuji said stubbornly, eyes completely serious. "One way or another."

"Is that so." Oishi said, just as serious. The air was tense and it was quiet as they both stared. Suddenly Oishi sighed, pouting as he whined. "Fuji, I'm not five. I can do this by myself."

"I know that. Think of it as a thank you." Fuji said, then added. "If I close my eyes will it make you feel better?"

Oishi stared at Fuji as though he were crazy. I am not falling for that. Sure, had it been anyone else it would've been fine. Except this was Fuji, who practically lived with his eyes closed and seemed to see the world even better than anyone else. "You have to turn around."

Oishi stood up and watched Fuji begrudgingly turn around. He looked at Tezuka and said. "You too." At least he had the decency to blush and looked slightly dissapointed as he moved away from the tub and turned around. Oishi sighed and quickly took off his boxers and slid into the tub, grateful for the bubbles as he relaxed. "You can..turn around."

"That wasn't so bad." Fuji grinned as he grabbed a washcloth. Oishi reached for it, only for Fuji to plunge it into the water and gently start to wash his face.

Oishi was startled even more as Tezuka moved to start washing the back of his neck. Oishi could barely protest as both of them slowly washed him, the soft strokes felt wonderful on his skin. Oishi tried not to close his eyes, but couldn't help it, feeling so comfortable in the warm water, the towels gently rubbing over his skin. It felt more like a massage than actually being washed.

"That was really nice of you to save my bear." Fuji began to talk, as Oishi tried to focus on the words and not fall asleep. "I was thinking of names for him."

Oishi could feel the washclothes wipe over his ribs and took a deep breath, his head falling to the side as his body started to feel heavy. Why am I so comfortable all of a sudden? I'm so tired...

"I was thinking maybe Pinky, or Flower or maybe Syuu-chan."

Oishi opened his mouth to speak, even as he felt himself falling deeper and deeper into that relaxed state. He blinked, opening his eyes slightly then closing them again before saying drowsily. "Thats nice..."

He felt the cloth skim over his bellybutton, then start to go lower. Even through his haze he grabbed Fuji's wrist, opening staring at Fuji with half lidded eyes. He felt Tezuka rub the cloth across his shoulder blades and took a deep breath. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Oishi stared as Fuji leaned forward slowly, his eyes closing as he felt Fuji's lips press lightly to his. He could barely react before Fuji pulled away quickly, looking slightly surprised at himself. Oishi stared wonderingly at Fuji before he felt Tezuka kiss the back of his neck lightly, tensing up as a shiver went down his spine.

"Tezuka." Oishi turned his head so he could look at the other man. Tezuka quickly pulled away, a slight blush coloring his cheeks. Oishi let go of Fuji's hand, watching as Fuji dropped the wash cloth and slid his hand up his chest to stop over his collarbone.

Fuji's hand slowly curled into a fist as he said softly. "You have no idea how hard this is for us...do you?"

Oishi looked at Fuji's hand in wonder. He didn't move as he heard Tezuka sigh and drape an arm over his shoulder and cover Fuji's first with his hand. Oishi could hear himself breathing harder as he closed his eyes, trying to make sense of what was going on. He could feel something, some pressure in his chest that was telling him to respond. How? Oishi wanted to say as he bit his lip. What can I do?

"I'm sorry." Oishi whispered as he put his hand over Tezuka and Fuji's hands. "I've made you both suffer a lot, haven't I?"

Oishi pushed their hands away as he suddenly stood and got out of the tub. Barely managing to avoid both Tezuka and Fuji, he grabbed a towel and quickly wrapped his around his waist, heading out before either of them could say anything. His mind reeled as he realized something he should have much earlier. I can't believe...how selfish I have been. How did I not realize how much waiting is hurting them?

No page breaks? I'm kinda pissed - though not really. Anyway, that was nice and agnsty wasn't it? Oh dear...

Anyway, stay tuned for the next chapter!

Love you darlings,

Tabis