Disclaimer: I don't own PoT...

Nah... I'm just kidding with what I said... I planned to add maybe one or two chapters in this story... After all, I need to clear things up between the three of them... Anyway... Enjoy...

P.S... Please don't throw knives at me... I was just kidding... )

Chapter 14: Pursue

Two months has passed since Alex Rayne was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping Ryoma. A great improvement in Ryoma was visible in the Pro's physique. He was back to his usual arrogant self, although at times, he still smoked, but it wasn't a whole pack. He hung out with the team and in return, the team was treating him like it was years before. Though Ryoma was already satisfied with his life in Japan, things were still bothering him: he was yet to tell the two captains about what he felt about them.

It was the last day of school and Ryoma was nearby while he watched the team practice. He sighed as he watched the match between Momoshiro and Kabaji, Kikumaru and Mukahi, Fuji and Oshitari, and Oishi and Akutagawa. Atobe noticed Ryoma's concerned face, so the older man approached the brunet.

"Ryoma? Anything bothering you?"

"Huh… What? Oh nothing… I'm just sleepy…"

"You can't hide anything from me, Ryo-chan…"

"I told Kevin what happened to me… He didn't say anything… Knowing him, he might break in the prison and kill Tsubasa Aki…"

"And you're worried because…?"

"If Kevin kills, he'll be arrested… I don't want him rotting in jail too…"

"Don't worry… I'm sure he won't jeopardize his chances of seeing you safe and sound… He'll not do it… Trust me…"

Whew…. That went smoothly…

Ryoma somehow managed to tell that fine lie. He didn't know how to tell him that he was already confessing to the both of them. How could he? Somehow, Ryoma felt that he wasn't worthy of their love. He felt like a used toy that was rejected. Thoughts were running in his mind and answers were no where near his grasp. Atobe let it go and decided that Ryoma was telling the truth about it.

"Ryo-chan, Mitsu-chan wanted to eat out tonight. Do you want to come?"

"Sure, Kei-chan."

"Wait for us. After we finish up, we'll ride in your car and we'll head off to the restaurant…"

"Sure… Hey, wait a minute. My car?"

"Yeah… Mitsu-chan's car is in the shop, you have to call my chauffer to get my car here. So, since your car is here, might as well use it."

"I'm driving…"

"I'm not saying I will…"

"ATOBE KEIGO!! SLACKING OFF AGAIN HUH? IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR BUTT HERE THIS INSTANT, I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU RUN LAPS!!"

"Damn, Mitsu-chan's caught me… And I'm not slacking off…"

"You are, Keigo-chan. Run along now before he makes you run a hundred laps…"

Atobe pouted, but Ryoma just smiled back. Atobe stood up lazily and walked towards the other captain. Tezuka had his arms crossed across his chest and was scolding Atobe, who had his head dropped down. It was like a scolding mother- guilty son scene. The team was frightened by Tezuka's authoritative power that even the all mighty Atobe bowed down to him.

It wasn't long before the afternoon practice was concluded. The team went into the club rooms for a short shower while Ryoma fetched his car and parked it in front of the entrance of the club room. He bade the others goodbye while he waited in the driver's seat. It took a whole 30 minutes before the two captains emerged from the club room- flustered and out of breath.

"Sheesh, get a room!!" Ryoma said, deactivating his auto-lock.

"It's a room, Ryo-chan… Anyway, it was just kissing… Nothing more…" Atobe said, climbing in the back seat, followed by Tezuka

"Keigo!!"

"What's wrong Mitsu-chan? It was really just kissing…"

"But Ryoma didn't really need to hear it…"

Ryoma just laughed and drove, while Atobe was giving him directions every now and then. Ryoma finally pulled over to a five-star hotel. He stopped in front of the entrance and asked a valet to park his car. They then headed to the restaurant in the second floor, which was exclusive for important guests staying in the hotel. Again, Atobe ordered for the executive's dinner. Atobe then ordered some bottles of tequila and vodka. Tezuka cocked his eyebrow at the other man.

"What? You want to drink all of a sudden?" Tezuka asked

"Well, he haven't properly celebrated Alex's downfall, so I thought of having a few drinks."

"Hey, do you mind if I order something more?" Ryoma butted in

"Sure thing…" Atobe said as he snapped his fingers to call a waiter

"Get me some shakers, mixers, rum, dry beers, get rid of these two bottles and give me two harder tequilas and stronger vodkas… Oh yeah, some ice, salt and lemon please."

The waiter had a hard time catching up with Ryoma's order since the younger boy spoke so fast. Ryoma ended up getting pissed and repeating his order. The two captains looked at Ryoma with a confused look painted on their faces.

"Well, you wanted to drink… I thought I would mix up a few drinks for you… Billy taught us how to because we weren't satisfied with the bartenders' mixes. But don't expect it to be grand… I'm only a beginner…"

"Hmm… I would like to try Ryo-chan's mixes."

"After dinner Keigo…"

"Why Mitsu-chan??"

"Because my dear Keigo-chan, alcohol are not really enjoyed with meals."

"Ryoma's right, Keigo. Now be a good boy and eat your dinner…"

"Hai…"

"Wow, I never thought Keigo-chan will behave like that… That was something, Mitsu-chan…"

Tezuka just smiled at the comment and Atobe pouted. The dinner consisting of 3 courses came, with 5 dishes each. Ryoma was getting the hang of being served with mountains of exotic dishes in front of him, so this time, he wasn't surprised. They managed to finish the whole meal in an hour. Atobe was getting excited and hurried the waiter to bring in the alcohol. Ryoma started mixing, even putting on a show for the two captains. The older men started drinking. The more drinks Ryoma served, the tipsier the two became.

"Mitsu-chan… It's good right?? Ryo-chan's mixes… Man, your mind is in the clouds… Daijoubu?"

"Hai."

Ryoma smiled to himself as he handed the two glasses of the alcohol. Tezuka and Atobe raised their glasses and then drunk it in one gulp. The ever composed Tezuka and the egocentric Atobe were already drunk. Ryoma then decided that it was already enough. He called a waiter and asked him to accompany them to a suite. As soon as they reached the room, he laid the two drunken men on the bed, and then gave the waiter a tip before asking him to leave.

"Ryo-chan… I love you…" Atobe slurred

"Ryoma… Get over here… I'll show you that I love you even more…" Tezuka slurred as well

Ryoma blushed as the two were half-confessing, half-slurring their feelings for him. Tezuka and Atobe somehow knew what they were still doing. But to Ryoma, he thought that they were saying these things because they're too drunk to focus on the surroundings. He carefully undressed the two, taking off their shirt and their boxers before cleaning them up. The two captains were already fast asleep. Ryoma smiled as he studied the two's features.

"I can't believe I fell in love with the both of you… Atobe, the Monkey King of Hyotei… And Tezuka, the ex-Pillar of Seigaku…"

"Yeah… Room 1312… The omelets, with bacon and French toast, three cups of coffee and three bottled water… 30 minutes? Sounds good… Alright… Arigatou…"

Tezuka heard these words as he opened his eye. It was already morning and the sunlight had already bathed the whole room. Atobe was still sleeping soundly beside him. He wondered why Atobe was wearing next to nothing, spare his boxers. And he even wondered more why he was also stripped down to his underwear. He then slowly sat up, already feeling the throbbing headache the hangover left. He saw Ryoma, calling someone on the phone. To his surprise, he was still fully dressed.

"Ohayou, Mitsu-chan…" Ryoma greeted

"Ohayou, Ryoma…"

"I already called for room service… They'll bring up your breakfast in half an hour…"

"Arigatou…"

"Ano… Ryoma…"

"Hai?"

"Why did you come back to Japan? Why choose refuge here?"

"It's just that… Japan is… I… Well…"

Ryoma chewed on his bottom lip. He knew the answer from the bottom of his heart. It was because he hoped the two captains to help him. No… He wanted the two to help him. He just stood up and went to the bathroom. He decided it was not yet time. He needed to wait a little longer and to prepare himself for rejection that might or will come.

Meanwhile, outside, Atobe stirred and slowly woke up, welcomed by an agonizing headache. He looked at himself, who was one piece of clothing away from being naked. His vision then shifted his view on the man beside him, who was sitting up and also almost bare. He sat up. He didn't feel sore and definitely not sticky. He groped on his neck, no hickeys or any marks.

"Mitsu-chan? Where are we?? Why are we… half-naked??" Atobe asked in confusion

"We were eating together yesterday and apparently, we got drunk. Ryoma brought us up here and took care of us… Cleaned us up and even called room service for our breakfast…" Tezuka said, not peeling his eyes of the door.

"What's wrong, Mitsu-chan?"

"I'm taking the risk, Keigo…"

"Risk? What risk? What are you talking about??"

"I'm telling him today…"

"Tell him…"

"Yes… I need… No… We need to…"

"Are you serious?"

"Yes Keigo… I feel like he might go back to America and leave us again… I'm not letting him go anymore… We need to tell him…"

"Alright… Tonight then…"

Ok... Another chappie done...

Well, I only have one thing to say... Expect something for the next and might be the final chapter...

Till then...

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