Playing Mixed Doubles and Singing Duets

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Chapter Twenty: Her Fiancée?

"Atobe! What are you doing here?"

Kizu and Fuji were now standing up together now and glaring back at Atobe. He was standing on the other side of the court and Kosuke was still sitting down next to him.

"Well, Kosuke here told me to come by and visit. You know, clear up about this marriage thing and get things going. But I wasn't expecting this."

Atobe flipped his hair and then walked toward the net. Kizu had now fully regained her memories and one thing she remembers about Atobe was that he was quite rude.

"Marriage? What are you talking about? You're not my fiancée or anything like that!"

"Ohh? I'm not?"

Fuji narrowed his eyes at Atobe and then held Kizu. Kizu grabbed Fuji's hand and gave him a confirmed look that this was going to be very confusing.

"He's right you know. Atobe is your betrothed. We've already arranged this."

Atobe smiled as Kosuke confirmed the information.

"You hear that? So this little relationship thing has to stop."

"Wait a minute! When I first came back to Japan, this guy already met with me! Why didn't you tell me then?"

Kizu stared directly at Atobe who just shrugged and then smiled.

"Didn't feel like telling you."

Kizu held up a fist and was about to walk right over to him and punch him, but Fuji stopped her. He stood in front of her and motioned for her to calm down while he tried to clear it up. Kizu fell back and decided to let Fuji take care of it.

"Kizu…is engaged to you? How did this happen?"

Kosuke stood up and brushed off his clothes.

"Since you beat me, I'll tell you."

Atobe seemed surprised, and gave Kosuke a look of confusion. Kosuke didn't look at him, instead continued to have his attention toward Fuji.

"It was when we came back to Japan. Kizu didn't want to live with us in our grandparent's estate, instead, she wanted to live in that house next to yours. We only lived there to hid suspicion of our actual lives, but Kizu wanted to go back after all these years. Probably because of you."

Kosuke glanced at Kizu and then back at Fuji.

"Around that time, I learned of a secret tradition that ran long in our family, but it can only happen every 5 generations. You see, it's been a long tradition since the feudal times."

"Let me guess, we were in the next generation to carry out this tradition?"

Kizu saw where this was going and had to ask, even though the answer was clear. Kosuke nodded and then continued on.

"The second daughter of this generation has to marry another wealthy family in region. This would ensure cooperation between the two families and power share."

Atobe smiled and then leaned on the net.

"And guess who asked to marry you, me! It just so happens that my family follows a similar tradition. Only it's with the son."

Kizu shot Atobe a look and then the same one to Kosuke.

"You should have at least talked to me about this first! Who ever said that I would want to get married so soon?"

"Well, you're not getting married now, but when you're 21."

Kizu shook her head and grabbed Fuji's arm.

"Still Atobe?!"

Atobe stood back up straight and then gave her a look of slight disgust.

"Hey, it's not like I wanted to do it either. But then I thought about it. Your personality is quite fun and looks are most definitely beautiful. How could I say no?"

"Because you just don't like me. You've practically tried to destroy my relationship with Syusuke!"

Atobe just laughed and ran his hand through his hair.

"I don't know how, but some where in between, I think I began to like you."

"You've got to be kidding me…"

Kosuke just smiled and then grabbed his racket.

"Well, why don't we head back to the house and then talk about it?"

"What more is there to talk about?"

Kosuke and Atobe turned around and faced Fuji.

"What else is there to talk about? Kizu clearly doesn't want to marry you."

Kosuke looked directly at Fuji and into his eyes. They were sharp and they seemed to pierce right through him. Kosuke just smiled and continued to walk.

"Well, if you guys don't come along, I'm afraid your little friends might just be trapped here then."

"What?"

Kizu turned to Fuji and gave him a concerned look.

"What is he talking about?"

Fuji looked down and then grabbed Kizu's hand.

"Ryu, Akira, and Mister B are here too. But we got separated. I think it's best if we go with them."

Kizu nodded and then they all followed Kosuke back into the house. Kizu and Fuji both knew that this was something that was going to require a lot of time and a lot of action just to make it go away. Fuji curled his hand up into a fist and glared angrily at Atobe and Kosuke and he thought about this promise he made at the hospital.

This isn't going to stop me…I will marry Kizu. Not Atobe or anyone else!

Ryu couldn't move. Akira helped him up and carried him to the couch. Ryu had numerous cuts and scratches on his arms and face now. They were still trying to ram down the door, but with no luck. In fact, the only thing that was on the door now, were faint scratches and a few small bloodstains.

Ryu was too torn up to even move now. All he could do was look down and catch his breath. Mister B and Akira both looked at Ryu and knew that this was too much for him. They still didn't quite understand why he was still trying so hard just to get out. Eventually someone was going to have to get them out.

Akira looked at his brother and tried to understand why he was trying so hard. What on earth could be driving him to work so hard to get out that room? Ryu was always passionate about things, but this was the first time it seemed like, that he was willing to risk his life to get to.

Akira suddenly had a thought. But whether or not it was true, that would have to be proven later.

The door suddenly swung open and to their surprise it was Fuji and Kizu.

"Akira! Mister B! What happened to you guys?"

Kizu looked over and found Ryu on the couch. She gasped and rushed over.

"What happened to him?"

"He's stubborn…that's my answer for you."

Kizu sighed and looked at Ryu. He opened his eyes and smiled.

"Glad to see that you're okay."

"Wish I could say the same for you."

Ryu laughed and sat up slowly. He smiled at Fuji who just shook his head.

"Looks like you did a real number on yourself there."

Fuji went over and helped him up and Kizu helped Akira and Mister B. Akira told Kizu it was all right and then went over to Fuji to tell him that he would his brother.

Fuji nodded and handed Ryu over to Akira. Akira shifted his weight enough to support his brother and then everyone left the room. They all had to gather in the lounge to discuss the matters.

"I'll explain on the way."

Fuji told the others and motioned for Kizu to go there first. Akira in the mean time listened to Fuji but then turned to Ryu and asked a crucial question.

"Brother…"

"Yeah…?"

"Are you in love with Kizu?"

End Chapter Twenty

Celsius 13 Degrees: The story is about to get really complicated! XD I highly suggests that everyone reads Playing Mixed Doubles and then try to remember everything from here on xD Keep on reading! Thank you!!