Playing Mixed Doubles and Singing Duets

Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis or the song "Lover's Concerto"

Chapter Twenty One: Their Dance

"Ryu…are you in love with Kizu?"

Ryu was surprised by this question and turned to Akira. Akira gave him a hard stare and then looked forward. Fuji and Mister B also heard the question and they were awaiting an answer.

Ryu looked down and sighed. There was a silence as everyone waited for his answer. Fuji and Akira especially wanted to know. Ryu looked back up and looked straight into Fuji's eyes.

"Yes…I'm in love with Kizu as well…"

All four of the guys felt everything stop. Fuji looked at Ryu and then approached him. Akira was looking away. Mister B decided to stay back from all of this and just watch.

"I'm sorry Fuji…but I am…"

Fuji just nodded and then sighed.

"I thought you were in love with Mika though."

"I thought I was too. But then this happened, and it just made me realize…"

Fuji nodded again and then turned back around. Akira looked back up at his brother and didn't say anything. Fuji walked ahead and everyone else followed.

They were silent the entire way. Not knowing what else they could possibly say to each other now. Fuji was in love with Kizu. Ryu was in love with Kizu. And Akira was in love with Kizu. Though no one knew that Akira was, this was still a strain on everyone's relationship with each other.

When they finally arrived at the lounge, Kosuke, Atobe, and Kizu were already seated. Kizu was sitting on the far side away from them. Atobe had his chin resting on his hand and Kosuke was just looking up at the ceiling. When then entered, everyone in the room turned their attention toward them.

"Ah, take a seat everyone."

Akira took Ryu to a seat and then sat next to him. Mister B sat nearby and then Fuji sat down next to Kizu.

"So, I'm assuming everyone here knows what's going on then?"

Everyone nodded and Kosuke nodded as well. He turned over to Kizu and then smiled.

"Trust me, this isn't going to be as easy as you think it's going to go."

Kizu just glared at him and then exhaled loudly.

"What about everyone else then? I mean in the family, do they know?"

"Of course they know, they helped me plan it."

Kizu slapped her forehead and then shook her head. She couldn't believe that everyone was really against her on this matter.

Atobe just laughed and then decided to stand up. He placed his hands on the table and loomed over it.

"I take it that these guys are all of Kizu's work buddies huh? This should be interesting."

Kosuke just glanced at Atobe and then continued to look at everyone.

"Here's the thing…I'm quite aware that Kizu is going out with Fuji, but then, there's also the matter of you two other boys as well. The Toya brothers correct?"

Ryu and Akira both looked at Kosuke and said nothing. Kosuke just smiled and then leaned back in his chair.

"Oh this is going to be fun! I can't wait for this to happen now."

"What are you talking about?"

Kizu was now standing up and placed her hands on the table. She stared down at her brother who motioned for Atobe the talk. Atobe turned to them and then started to explain what Kosuke meant.

"You see, your brother had already planned for such a problem and decided to have a little game to see who is really better to suit you, Kizu. So, that way, we can see who is really fit to have you as their bride."

"You've got to be kidding me…"

Kizu sat back down and slumped in her chair. Fuji reached for her and placed his arm around her. Kizu leaned against his shoulder. Akira looked away and Ryu did the same as well.

"Anyway, the game is just going to be a simple amount of tasks. But, they are all related to Kizu in some way. Especially…"

Kizu looked up and Kosuke narrowed his eyes.

"Especially one about our parents involved."

Kizu froze and then looked down. Fuji didn't know exactly what happened in the past, but he was aware that this was something that was painful for Kizu.

"Any who, that will be later announced. Why do you all stay here for the time being? Hmm? It would be a good way to get to know Kizu much better."

Fuji walked out onto the balcony and looked up at the star filled sky. The group had decided to stay at the estate for the time being. Until this issue of marriage was over anyway. He looked down to his left and saw that Kizu was also on her balcony. She was quite faraway, but he was sure that it was her. She was leaning against the banister and was singing. He could hear her clearly and decided to sit outside for a while longer just listening to her.

How, gentle is the rain…
That falls softly on the meadow…
Birds high up on the trees
Serenade the clouds with their melody….

See there beyond the hills…
The bright colors of the rainbow
Some magic from above
Made this day for us
Just to fall in love…

You hold me in your arms
And say once again you love me
And if you love is true
Everything will be just as wonderful…

Fuji felt enchanted by the song and began to hum along. Kizu soon stopped and he heard a sigh. Footsteps followed and then a door closing. He looked over and Kizu was gone. He could see a shadow of her in her room, but that soon disappeared as well.

He looked up at the sky again, and he could hear Kizu's song in his head again. He could see why she was singer, she had an elegant voice and it was beautiful. He sighed and thought about the day's events. It was getting complicated. But he was sure that Kizu was feeling guilty that she brought everyone into this.

Fuji walked back into his room and decided that he should walk around the house one more time, just so he knows the layout of the house. He walked out of his room and started down the hallway. He passed Akira's room and Ryu's room and then Mister B's room.

Soon, Fuji got past all of the bedrooms and reached the main entrance again, and then headed down the stairs to the main floor. He was quite amazed that Kizu's family was so wealthy. He didn't blame her for not telling him. She was always the type who didn't like to depend on others. But she always depended on Fuji. He smiled to himself and then continued to walk.

Fuji walked past two huge doors and noticed it was ajar. He heard Kizu's voice again, and decided to take a peek inside. Once he opened the door, he saw Kizu standing in the middle of the ballroom floor alone.

He opened the door and Kizu turned. She smiled at him and walked toward him. As she walked, her footsteps echoed. Fuji walked toward as well and they met up halfway.

"This ballroom…is this where we…?"

"Yes, this is exactly the spot we were standing when we first met."

Fuji and Kizu both smiled at each other and then Fuji bowed and offered his hand.

"Would you like to dance?"

Kizu smiled and then laughed.

"There's no music."

"We can make our own."

Kizu took his hand and then gracefully placed her hand on his shoulder. They slowly started to dance and then out of the middle of nowhere, music started up, surprising them both. But they soon, started to go with the rhythm of the music and dance along. They suddenly remembered the images of everyone dancing and the two of them when they were young.

"Well, they seem to be enjoying themselves."

The maid and a worker both watched as Kizu and Fuji danced away in the ballroom. They were on the platform above the entire room where the lights and other elements were controlled.

"Yes, yes they do."

The maid smiled upon the two and then exited the room. The worker soon followed and they left the couple on their own.

"Don't you think Kizu has grown tremendously?"

"I would have to say so, but the last time we saw her…she was only a child! And then she left."

"True. We hardly even knew her…"

The maid stopped and then sighed. She looked back up at the worker with teary eyes and then smiled.

"It's been too long…"

The worker just stood there and didn't say anything.

Kosuke kept himself hidden along the wall and then looked down on the ground. He heard everything the two servants had said and didn't make a sound. He simply turned and walked back to his study.

He sat down and picked up the file about his parents and opened it up. He began to read the file and about half way through, he stopped and then leaned back in his chair. He knew Fuji had read the file, so he had to talk to him later.

A letter slipped from his desk and floated on to the ground. Kosuke bent down and grabbed it and glanced at it briefly. He placed it on his desk and then left the study. Heading back to his room, he glanced behind his shoulder and for split second thought he saw his little sister when she was still small again running after him. The image vanished and he smiled.

"Man, I miss those days…"

Dear Kosuke, our son…

We have something to ask of you…

End Chapter Twenty One

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