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A/N: First of all, I would like to say thank you for all the reviewers since the first chap up to the latest. I only hope you didn't and won't get bored, ne? ^_^ Sorry if this took so long so here's the next chap for you guys out there.

NOTES: A few adjustments. The table scene won't be the longest one now. I don't know which is anymore. 0_0 Wait. I think it still is…

You might want to look at your scroll. As you might have noticed, this chap will be LONG. Heck, knowing I write in font size of 8 every time, it IS long. I was double thinking of cutting this into at least two but I thought I might as well give you guys as little gift from me as a thank you. Oh, and I think it won't be nice if I cut it into half so…

For those waiting for InuiKai: Okay, don't be impatient. Right now, I am expecting you to expect that this would be the most difficult paring in this story and probably the last to be mended due to Kaido's probable self-denial or hardheadedness. After all, they don't have the same chemistry shown most of the time and shown as frequent compared to the other couples.

Inui: 100% self-denial. He JUST won't listen to me and my data. According to my observations-

Hirame: ~_~ Yes, thank you for the info, now as I was saying-

Inui: - it is guaranteed 97.3456% that indeed, he has the same feelings for me which he refuses to acknowledge.

Hirame: OKAY! OKAY! I hate to say this to you but, shut your trap for a sec. -__- ++++

Inui: *scribbles scribbles*

Hirame: _____ I'm having a headache…

A few words to some special people ^^:

Yami no Tenshi: What a very hyper person you are! ^_^ *chuckles* Anyway, the table won't be as happy as you think it would be, this chap temporarily destroys the couples so I can give a happy ending later. Well, Tezuka is slow in a different way than Oishi since I guess Oishi treats everything in a friendly-motherly type of affections and I don't think he'd recognize a hard core flirt if it does hit him on the face ^^;. On Tezuka's part, let's just say, he doesn't notice these things. Period. No more, no less. ~.~

Nall: Thank you! Sure *^^* I'd put more of the other couples for you in this fic though we have to put certain moments respectively for each couple, ne? ^^ Ohoho, my favorite's Ryoma too. Such a cute and sinful little jerk he is. Adorable. *^-^* Arigatou for your noticing of my lack of translations. Call it amnesia -_-. I have those A LOT….

Hellen: Waah! Gomen if you thought the last chappie was short! ;_; And as I've previously said in my author's note, you have a VERY twisted mind ^^ tsk. Tsk. Interesting couplings though. Maybe it's time to write about the other teams as well… but I still have to balance my other fics so it might come later yet and anyway, the other teams would come out in 'Of Tennis Balls, Beach and Boys' so… Oh yes! The longevity of this fic is dedicated to YOU!! *glomps*

Marian: 0_0 You'd seriously want a COW fight?… Interesting fellow…

Asvaloth: Okay okay! .  ^__^;; Might as well give you Oishi and Eiji for Christmas with how much you're screaming ^^;; Where they live right now? Well, Some of them might actually be living on their parent's house in Japan like Ryoma or Fuji. As for Tezuka and Inui… wait! I can't tell you this because it's all part of the story!! 0_0 Where they live and when will still contribute on this so I can't tell. Woops. -_-;

Li: You seem to find a Momo-Sakuno catfight really funny to watch if available ^^; Of course, knowing Momo could be quite… deadly for the hag is refreshing for me too…

SIB: Scary when Momo is jealous? *gins* I found it extremely… sweet that he was like a raving maniac. Ohohohohoho! *^-^*

Mi^mi: Did I make you wait too long? ;_; Gomenasai! Hai hai, Momo shouldn't be jealous because Ryoma would always be his after all, ne? ^^ Thank youuuu!!!! *huggies*

Reitsu: Konnichiwaaaa!!! ^_^ You also appeared here in this fic! Arigatou! ^^ Here, I'll give you a knife to stab Sakuno with *hands it over* Have fun! ^___^ Oh yes, thank you for the mistake! It's mamushi, not mabushi! ^^;; I only realized it when I was on abroad! Good thing for you to notice too!

Sakura-sleep: You really hate Sakuno!!! ^__^ *gives a BIG hug* I'm proud of you! Why you naughty naughty person! XD Waiting for the lime? *snickers*

Michelle: Well, I'm back! ^_^ Thanks for loving this and for the support.

For the anonymous writer that reviewed and said he/she died due to the lack of continuation: Whaa! Wake up! Here's the update! ;_;

PPS. Gomenasai, I can't offer you lime … yet! Just wait minna-san. Though I did put a little here for those InuiKai people. As for those waiting for *ahem* lemon, gomen, but I don't plan on making this rated R. It will stay as G. But who knows, I might make an R fic in the future.

Read and review kudasai. If you need anything more and if you have problems, don't hesitate to e-mail me ^^.

                                                                  Chapter 3: Cupid's sick tonight

                                                                               by: Hirame

" So, how's it been? To tell you the truth, I kinda did miss you suckers." Ryuzaki sensei laughed heartily, took a drink from her wine glass and put it down with a contented sigh, "and one more thing," she looked at the former captain currently sitting innocently. Well, innocently dead blank except for his eyes roaming around once in a while, lips tucked shut and arms crossed perfectly, unmoving.
 "Tezuka, stop being such a stiff prick."

" I have no idea on what you are talking about, sensei." Tezuka blinked seriously.

" Dear Gods, you're hopeless."

"Sensei, you shouldn't be drinking. Don't you drive?" Fuji cut in.

" Nah, Sakuno's old enough to drive so I have all the time to drink. Be happy. And talk." She looked at them and continued, drawling slightly. " So don't think you can escape after you disappeared for 4 years. Something must've happened to you people and I plan to have a good laugh tonight so don't disappoint me."

" ^_^; That's mean, sensei."

" And you're drunk!" Kikumaru exclaimed in awe. " Guess she was already drinking before we came."

"Am not. Oi, chibi. Let's start with you." She pointed out a finger directly at Ryoma's face, which looked like he was on the verge of sleeping and drooling over his Momo-sempai. Not that his seatmate minded. He cracked one half-lidded eye to its' fullest but unfortunately, boredom still screamed from the golden brown iris.

" Ore?... Nande?" he questioned like he already drunk 4 glasses of wine.

" Maybe because sensei knows that you won't tell us anything voluntarily," Kikumaru bared his teeth playfully and leaned on the table. "Ne ne, I know! Bet you have a girlfriend now and you don't want us to know!"

                   That typical comment's effect left our redhead a little bothered after Ryuzaki sensei's ears perked up, obviously interested, Sakuno's eyes widened expectantly, Momoshiro freezing -- this better than spitting out his wine, Fuji giving him the " WHAT a great starting topic you suggested, aho!"TM look, Inui secretly looking over to Momo-chan, interested to know the exact reaction since due to his uncanny skill to observe concluded long before that the spikey-haired had the hots for their young prodigy ( Inui: Hmm...I am starting to like getting personal data 8-I... Hirame: Tsk tsk. You nosey brat! ~.~) , Tezuka looking at an unsuspecting Fuji with wonder for a second, Oishi looking like "really?" popped out from his head, Kaido blushing cutely on his cheeks like the other times when they talked about "those" kind of relationships and Kawamura presently shaking Ryoma's hand vigorously like congratulating him on his big promotion . Of course, Ryoma looking at his like he'd gone nuts.

                   Kikumaru smacked himself mentally as he looked at Momoshiro, now trying to look normally interested like the others while braeking into cold sweat, dreading the young boy's reply to his wonderfully tactless prodding. Ryoma blinked some more after giving himself and his Kawamura-sempai a "safe" distance.

"Girlfriend? No. I think they call themselves... um... a fanclub. They are so many."

Momoshiro fell from his seat.

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" Er... Okay, sothatmeanshedoesn'thaveoneifhedoesn'tknowwhatisone. Let's leave it at that." Kikumaru smiled.

"Echizen. You are completely lacking on essential information that an earthling needs to live on." Inui calmly eyed the boy, an eyebrow twitching. "How could you neglect that part of your growing up? You need help."

"What??" Ryoma looked at Inui, confused.

" For starters, you must have a 50 leaves notebook."

"Oh Inui! Stop that!" Oishi waved a hand and looked at Ryoma for a while until he gave up. "...I...I'm speechless. Gomen."

WHACK!

"Itai! What was *that* for???" Ryoma glared above him and saw Ryuzaki sensei looming over him.

"For being stupid."

"What did I do??"

"*sigh* Okay, so what comes into your mind when the word "girlfriend" is mentioned to you?"

" Eh? Well, you have a friend and the gender's not a guy, obviously-"

WHACK!

"OW!"

"Let me explain to you. So you mean Tezuka is your boyfriend?"

"I guess. Why?"

*twitch*" So who is Fuji to you?"

" A boy friend." (A/N: Somehow, Ryoma-sama sounds so arrogant to hear... ~.~)

*spits out wine**twitch* "And who is Kaido to you??"

"What's up with the questions??? A boy friend! Inui-sempai, Oishi-sempai, Kikumaru-sempai, Kawamura-sempai are my boy friends and she *points to Sakuno* is my girl friend. That's normal."

Silence.

"Man," Kikumaru chucked," I have a feeling that you'll be one hell of a player someday."

"? I *am* a player-" Ryoma blinked.

" Nevermind, ochibi." Kikumaru sweatdropped.

"So who am I to you?" Ryuzaki sensei asked, the others starting to laugh already. "If you also tell me that I'm you girlfriend, I'll-"

"Of course not sensei," Ryoma looked straight at her, clueless. "I think..."

"What?"

"... Grandma friend? Wow, Inui-sempai is right. I only realize now that I don't know that much about-"

WHACK! WHACK! WHACK!

"ITAI YO! Stop hitting me!"

"You brat!"

"Maa maa," Fuji stopped laughing," Ryuzaki sensei, mou yamette kudasai. Echizen didn't mean everything he said."

"Humph!" Ryuzaki sensei sat down and glared jokingly at her target, "If you were still under my supervision as a coach you would've ran 300 laps!"

"Yare yare, Echizen." Momoshiro sighed and gave his best friend a lopsided smile.

"Nani?"

"Listen. Um... Friends... don't have genders."

"0_o What?" Ryoma looked at him, now more confused than ever.

"Momo! Choose you words carefully! Please!" Oishi sweatdropped.

"But it's true! Well... It just sounded wrong but- ^^;"

"Momo-chan-sempai, don't joke! So you mean to tell me you are not a guy or anyone else in this table is not a guy or a girl?" he replied sarcastically, playing along.

BAM.

Somehow, no one spoke for a whole minute and the only thing Momoshiro could do was open and close his mouth slightly, finding the right words to say while everyone just stared.

"Momo..." Fuji whispered, unheard.

 That hurt.

Momoshiro ducked his head for a while; eyes unseen before he smiled painfully and looked at Ryoma, trying to hold back tears that probably would burst out at any moment,

"Yeah... yeah. That's right.", and let out a strained laugh than ended after 4 seconds, looking away.

"M...Momo-chan sempai...?"  Ryoma's eyes widened. What's with him?... Matte... he's... crying...?

Shit! Momoshiro quickly swiped his eyes when a single trickle almost fell. "Dammit, i got something in my eye. Haha, Ryuzaki sensei, excuse me. I'll just go to the washroom..." he said, still smiling.

"Aa." Ryuzaki sensei looked sadly at Momoshiro leave. She knew. After all, she used to know her 'children' before since she can read them easily. Perhaps only Echizen didn't know the impact of his words now.

And how much it could've meant as an answer after years of unrequited love.

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                   The party continued on with everyone having fun and the night still young even after a few hours. So far since the incident with Momoshiro, everyone was able to settle down on a more comfortable conversation, this time initiated by Fuji to take everyone's attention from what just had happened and to lessen probable suspicions from arising to avoid further awkwardness from popping up, After all, it was personally Momoshiro and Echizen's problem and more people meddling and knowing won't help the situation. As for the obvious lie that Momoshiro really went to the bathroom because of an eye irritation, let's just say that they have much more reason not to meddle. What if he truly WAS in the bathroom doing whatever he intended to do there?

                   After a while of chatting, most of them agreed to scatter around and enjoy what was presented and available to their entertainment and comfort. Much to their dismay, fan girls and fan boys chasing them around with autograph pens, papers and fully equipped with the most flirty cliché statements one could ever bear in one night. The only ones who stayed were Ryuzaki sensei, Tezuka and Fuji. Kawamura could now be seen dancing and shouting, "Come on baby!" on the microphone with much enthusiasm to have fun and enjoy. Much to the contrast of his normally shy nature but there was nothing he can do when he practically downed his 20th glass of wine and one beer.

"Kawamura sure is taking advantage of the party. He seems *very* happy getting together with the group again." Fuji commented fondly.

"Hn." Tezuka watched as well, though nobody missed the same fondness his words tonight had. Even if it's only on its slightest hint. Kawamura caught their glance and smiled widely.

"TEEZZUUUKAAAAA!!!! FUUUUUUJJJJIIII!!! SEEENNSSSEEIIIII!!!!!! COME HERE AND GIVE LIL' OL' ME A BIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGG HUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGG!!!!! ^0^ I MISSED YOU GUYS SOOO MUCH!!! CAALLL THE OTHERS!!!!" he screamed at the top of his lungs, voice and movement obviously drugged while the audience gathering there clapped with enthusiasm and whistled. Tezuka massaged his forehead and hid his face and Fuji just gave his trademark smile. Ryuzaki sensei shook her head.

"Kawamura! Stop embarrassing us already! For that you have to sing… hehe, Ren and Stimpy's Happy Happy, Joy Joy song!!!" she shouted. Kawamura's eyes bulged out.

"Nani??! Sensei! Don't be cruel! You know I hate that!" he replied through the microphone sheepishly.

                   While everyone's attention was focused on the boy standing on the stage, Fuji turned to Tezuka and swallowed his fears.

"So Tezuka…"

"Hm?" the other turned to face him likewise. Well, maybe it won't be as bad as I thought it might be... Fuji thought.

" How have you been all these years? Did you stay in contact with Mizuki1?"

"Fine… Aa. She may go to Germany as well after her last year here.

" I see… That's good. That way, you can keep an eye on her like before, ne?" Tezuka just stared at him and gave a slight smile, remembering childhood memories. Theirs to be precise.

" Do you remember? It was just like yesterday when me and Mizuki came over to your house every Saturday to play."

" Of course. At first, you keep on complaining that Mizuki kept on whining and dragging you. That… that's when we met for the first time..."

-----Flashback----

"Alright! Alright! You don't have to drag me everywhere Mizuki. I can walk on my own!" an annoyed voice rang through the air that fateful spring morning. It belonged to a boy's.

"Then come on, nee'chan! ^___^ I want you to meet my new friend!"

"Let go before you break my arm!"

                   A younger version of Fuji years ago, sat by the tree reading a book; obviously interested and engrossed but was distracted when shuffling noises of feet brushing on falling leaves alerted him of his newfound friend. He stood up, brushing himself off and greeted the newcomers politely, noticing that his friend brought somebody else with her. Mizuki smiled brightly and ran towards him, pulling an unfortunate boy about his age.

"Syusuuke-kun!"

"Ohayo, Mizuki-chan ^_^."

"Ne ne, this is my brother, Kunimitsu! He's the one I'm telling you about! ^-^"

                   At that moment, hazel brown, met blue eyes. Probably by then, the only reason why they didn't feel the sparks or notice Fate's strings pull was because they were to young and innocent to be aware.

"Konnichiwa. ^_^ I'm Fuji Syusuuke."

"… Tezuka Kunimitsu." The other hesitantly replied, gaze boring into the more cheerful gaki.

"You two look like you're going to be really gooood tomodachis!" Mizuki giggled in her high-pitched voice.

---- End of Flashback ----

                   Fuji suddenly chuckled, bringing Tezuka back to reality. " After a while, you came with Mizuki-chan almost everyday to play. She was really happy then." Tezuka stifled a blush and nodded quietly, pretty much sure that the other would know his reply out of the corner of his eye.

"But I was always curious why you'd do that when I knew you constantly complained about you being dragged every week…" and if I knew that I'd be feeling like this after 6 years of companionship, I wouldn't mind giving a hopeful meaning to that…

Unfortunately, he didn't notice Tezuka's cheeks acquire a darker shade of pink. "…Well, Mizuki seems to like going to your house a lot and I just thought that I'd be there to keep an eye on her…" along with a couple of eyes on you…after I'm sure I was starting to feel something that grew annoyingly as the years pass by… Tezuka's face softened a bit at the thought, …annoyingly because you might not want to hear it anyway…

"Oh…"

                   Ryuzaki sensei was about to speak up when she practically felt a sad tension in the air. Looking at her right and finding the source of it, she resigned and excused herself. Not that the two of them heard her. Seconds ticked by, the two sighing at the same time. Fuji blinked, turning to his best friend as Tezuka looked at him unsurely.

"Er…"

"So…"

They spoke at the same time, each backing away immediately and hiding themselves in the silence once again with their last thoughts.

Why would he go for me anyway… he can have anybody he wants and…

Why would he even want me… someone cold and expressionless… besides…

*sulk* Is he even gay??

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"Ne ne Oishi! =3 Come on! Pleasepleasepleaseplease????"

"Eiji! For the last time, NO!"

                   Oishi and Kikumaru winded up in a stand where Cognac Hennessy X.O.2, as one of the sponsors of the party, was given freely in cups.

"But I'm old enough!!."

"But you can't handle your alcohol!" Oishi was now sweating as he kept on trying to convince a hyperactive 19-year-old NOT to try out the freebie. It wasn't that he was not used to it, but the job seemed more complicated now that Kikumaru had downed 12 desserts/meal. It wasn't remotely near to the usual ratio of normal human intake. All of them had to be VERY high on sugar. Doing anything drastic now would mean something really BAD.

"I know that! That's why you are here!" Oishi facefaulted.

"Eiji! Please! Okay, so you're old enough to drink but don't expect me to carry you back home when you're knocked out cold!"

"How would you know?? I'll only drink one! I promise! ^0^"

"Yeah, just like when you said you'll only eat up to two servings of cake."

"But it was goooooooooood…"

" *twitch* Eiji! You ate FIFTEEN SLICES!! _"

"So?"

                   Oishi glared at his best friend, not finding anything else to say to the boy. And to make matters worse, he's doing that pleading neko look which he could never resist. Does it *have* to be this difficult??? Kikumaru was now clinging to him, not that he really minded, like he held the boy's every ounce of happiness in his life.

If he only knew that he did.

"Onegai?"

"*sigh* Okay. BUT just one. Eiji, you know what ONE means, right?" Kikumaru held a thoughtful look, frowning a bit before nodding vigorously. Oishi smiled and the other quickly jumped at his opportunity, facing the lady who offered him a cup ¾ filled with the liquor. Eiji drank it all up in one gulp, making clicking sounds by his tongue as he analyzed whether it tasted good or bad. But before Oishi could inquire and pull the boy away from the stand, his cell phone rang. He answered it, turning on his back for a second. Kikumaru noticed this; especially the WAY Oishi smiled fondly when he looked to check who was calling.

Oh well, might be a friend of his. Kikumaru shrugged it off and smiled devilishly. Since Oishi wasn't looking…

~~~

"Oh, hey. Why did you call?"

"Suichiro, I have something to tell you." The other voice spoke. It was a woman.

"What is it? Did something happen?"

"Well… you see, things aren't really going too well with us right now…"

"…"

"And I think it's for the best that we break up…"

"What?! No! Naze?? I'm sure-"

"Suichiro, please. I'm tired of a long distance relationship and matters of cheating haunts me everyday and I'm not sure if I can take it anymore…!" The other line sounded frantic.

"That is not true, Saya-chan. You know that is not true!"

"But I-"

"Another chance? Please??"

"*sigh* Alright. For you, Suichiro. I only hope I'm making the right decision."

"Thanks. You don't know how much that meant to me."

" I know." Oishi could feel her smiling from the other end and giving a sigh of his own, he said goodbye and clicked on his cell.

~~~~

 =2 minutes ago on the other side=

                   Kikumaru happily drunk his second cup, the lady eyeing him nervously. After all, the conversation of both boys a while ago didn't escape her ears. Only one thing's for sure though. That the redhead in front of her wasn't supposed to drink another cup or else it meant trouble. But who was she to stop a willing customer? And a very cute one at that.

                   The acrobatic player let out a silent wheeze, cautious so the former vice captain won't hear it. He grinned happily knowing that he got away with it, and wouldn't mind a third cup. But as much as he wanted to enjoy it, somehow the drink didn't taste as good as the first one because before, he wasn't really bothered with anything. Now he was, mind roaming off to wonder who his secret love was in conversation on the phone. He felt a pang of jealousy inside him, unaware that his hand stopped and mainly gripped another cup for seconds. Despite Oishi being on his back, he still stood beside him, able to hear everything since the volume was turned up too.

"Oh, hey. Why did you call?"

"Suichiro, I have something to tell you." Kikumaru froze. It was a woman. His face scrunched up in hopeless anger as he swallowed his third cup irritably. He was starting to get light headed.

"What is it? Did something happen?"

"Well… you see, things aren't really going too well with us right now…" The redhead almost spit everything out as his eyes widened unbelievably. Oishi had a girlfriend???? No!! He wasn't aware anymore, mind overflowing suddenly with assumptions easily, while his hand brought up a fourth cup to his suddenly parched throat. He could barely think straight, pain evident on his chest. He noticed Oishi not giving a reply.

"And I think it's for the best that we break up…"

"What?! No! Naze?? I'm sure-"

                   He felt tears begin stinging his eyes. Why didn't he mention this to him? Didn't he trust him as his best friend? And from the sound of it, Oishi seems to really care about this girl. Dammit! Why didn't he realize before???! Oishi was a very decent man. Many girls fawn over him and… what even made him think that Oishi would choose him?? Because of this, he even hid the fact that he wasn't straight. Just for the sake of their friendship. For years now.

A tear trickled from his eye. He finished his fifth cup quick, anger for himself growing unbearably inside him.

"Suichiro, please. I'm tired of a long distance relationship and matters of cheating haunts me everyday and I'm not sure if I can take it anymore…!"

"That is not true, Saya-chan. You know that is not true!"

"But I-"

"Another chance? Please??"

"*sigh* Alright. For you, Suichiro. I only hope I'm making the right decision."

"Thanks. You don't know how much that meant to me."

" I know."

                   The party. The people. Everything was blank to him. Empty. He couldn't believe that the happiest day of his life, supposedly, turned out to be the worst. Wait. Maybe it WAS the best. After all, tonight, he was finally able to know the truth. He was jerked away from his thoughts when he felt someone shake him violently. Oishi. The man he owed the most excruciating pain in his heart to. Tear tainted eyes looked up to green worried ones. It sickened him.

"Eiji! Eiji! What's wrong??" Kikumaru just stared at him, betrayal obvious in his eyes now clouded, before yanking himself away from him. Oishi pushed back the hurt he felt from the action. "Eiji, why are you crying?" he spoke gently and noticing the littered cups on the ground, he added, "You drank-!"

"WHAT DO YOU CARE?!" Kikumaru semi-shouted between hiccups. It was a good thing not too many people were around since it was a pretty secluded corner ground.

"What do you mean…? Of course, I care-

"SHUT UP!!"

"Why are you acting this way??!" Oishi tried to get a hold of the shorter boy but failed when the other started moving backwards, hands covering his ears tightly. "Eiji? What's happening to you??" Kikumaru's anger flared up as he laughed mockingly.

"What's happening to me??? No no no, Oishi, because the right question to be asked here is WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH YOU!!"

"EIJI!!"

                   With that, he ran as fast as his reflexes can take him. Of course, he knew better than to go out from the entrance so he ran to the escape route located at the back of the school. It didn't matter where. He needed to get out. Away. From the one that he so longed to get close to. He could hear the other running to catch him. Heh, fat chance.

Bastard.

He was never one to be found or caught if he wished to. And tonight, he wished for more than nothing else.

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"Bored?"

                   The drawled question came out more like a statement. Somehow, he managed to know when he was in a good mood, a bad one, calm or bored. He could never get why this man knew him too well.

He peered at the towering figure through narrowed eyes.

"I was meditating."

"No, you weren't. You're clearly bored, Kaido."

"…" The mamushi gave him an annoyed look and a hiss before turning his sights to the different people loitering around the campus… below him. He sought refuge in a classroom just on the first floor of the building since he got uncomfortable with all the students following him around. No offense, but it reminded him of dogs in heat. Not only did they stalk him but they also had drool coming out of their mouths. It gave him the shivers. Returning his attention to the one who broke the serenity of silence that surrounded him before, he graced he other his overdue reply. "Think what you want but I'm not going back down there till later, sempai."

A small, low laugh. "I'm not here to bring you back down there, Kaido."

                   He turned his head, looking at Inui with curiosity for a while before turning his head back towards the windows. Maybe he just didn't realize it but it made him feel a little more comfortable having a companion to be with. Not that he'd ever admit it to the man. Wait, *any* person who happen to come in is welcomed to stay, right? (Except for his "fans") … No. It wasn't. In truth, he actually *wished* that it was Inui who came. Not anybody else. If it was, he probably gave them more than a scowl that made sure they went back downstairs and left him alone.

Why was he even thinking like this?

                   Meanwhile, Inui regarded the younger's silence as enough permission for him to stay put and take position beside him. The quietness of it all would be deafening if both of them weren't used to it.

"How'd you know I was here anyway…?"

"Instincts?"

"Yeah right."

"*sigh* Fine, I saw you coming up here a while ago."

"… why did you come up here?" Why didn't you come up sooner then… Huh? Where did THAT come from??

"Well, there are three reasons actually."

"Which is?"

"Which one would you like to know?"

"The nearest to being the REAL reason. I believe that there is only one and only one behind every action."

"What do you mean?"

"That only one reason will be able you to push a person into doing something. Regardless of the many others one might claim."

"…"

"… So?"

"You won't like it." He heard Kaido sneer, smirking slightly. Maybe he thought he was joking.

"Yeah, okay. Fine. So tell me the others."

"The first one is, I can't write down notes when there are so many people bothering me."

"That's a given. Franky, I think that's the most believable reason."

"Believable? Maybe." Wait till you hear the most outrageous…

"The second?"

"I thought you might be bored sitting here alone which I assume am correct."

"I wasn't bored."

"Kaido…"

"Ugh! Fine!" he grumbled, resting his chin on his left hand. "And the third? To annoy me?"

"…" I have a feeling it would…

"What? Don't tell me I was right cuz I'd gladly transfer to another classroom-

" N-no! It's just…" is it time…? If I risk it now, I might lose him. But it's the perfect opportunity so far…

"???"

"Do you really want to know?"

"I just want an explanation fit to cover your disturbance of my quality space."

"*sigh* Alright. You asked for it."

"?"

                   Without wasting another second, Inui's hand shot up, gabbed the boy by the collar and pulled him forward as his lips touched, or rather pressed unto amazingly softer ones. But the kiss itself was far from gentle no matter how the older one tried to hold back. It was simply… what do you describe it? Blissful?

Nah. Mind-blowing, sanity destroying, sizzling lip lock was more suited to describe it. And they weren't even on the 'French stage' yet. And there is a big possibility that it was Kaido's first kiss.

                   His right hand prevented his longtime crush from moving anywhere except forward. He knew at this rate, he'd either scared the boy or completely ruined his chances. But what the hell. By this time, his left arm had circled the smaller body, trapping both Kaido's arms to his side. This action would come in handy soon when Kaido regains from his shock in the future. And it would save him 4 less bruises if his assumptions were correct.

'What is he doing???????!!!!' Kaido's mind screamed at its' loudest, though unheard. But somewhere in that cerebrum of his is thinking otherwise. 'Mmm… god, he feel so good and hot… definitely hot…. Ahh! What am I doing????!'

                   Inui immediately darted his tongue on the lips he happily suckled before, teasing the entrance to open. It did, after he bit the swollen skin fondly, letting him enter the moist cavern he constantly dreamt of tasting in his earlier years. Mm. Tastes like… caramel? Kaido moaned into his mouth, yet he felt hands pushing him away. Ah, looks like his little snake is confused…

                   Kaido subconsciously gasped when Inui let his tongue wander through a sensitive, hot spot of his inside his mouth. Inui grinned. He must remember to write that little info down later. Unfortunately, when his right hand left the other's nape to wander downwards, Kaido regained his senses and successfully backed away from the rather… erotic assault. It's not that he didn't enjoy it… but… no! It wasn't supposed to be this way!

                   Desperate and ragged breaths were the only sounds recognizable to the both of them as they stared at each other in surprise. Well, Inui did most of the staring while Kaido did most of the glaring anyways. He brought a shaky hand to his lips tentatively.

"What the fuck did you think you were doing?"

                   Inui sighed, massaging his forehead with his fingers. Here it comes.

"I. Asked. You. A. Question. *Inui*" came the obviously infuriated voice. Inui's head snapped up in hidden surprise under those glasses. "Kaido…"

"Damare. I don't want to hear any more of your sick explanations."

"Kaido. Wait."

"Haven't you had enough??! What else do you want??"

"Just listen to me-

"Oh I get it! Of course you weren't done yet molesting me! You WANTED to go 'all the way' right??"

"No, I never meant to-

"Get out."

"Kaido. Please."

"GET OUT!!!"

"…"

"…"

                   Standing up and walking briskly towards the door, Kaido never stopped to give the other a second glance. When Inui tried to stop him, he threw a chair violently into the ground, separating them.

"Don't touch me. Don't *ever* come near me and don't even *think* of following me."

Voices came back, resounding from the party outside.

TENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNISTENNI

In another place somewhere else, hurried footsteps ran through the pavement.

Momo-sempai…onegai… doko da….

TBC…

Author's notes:

Well, did you guys enjoy that? I certainly hope you did. I'm tired and it's raining so much here. *yawn* I might not be able to update soon because I have to take care of my other fics now, okay? I'll come back soon, don't worry. So far, I haven't been hit by a writer's block. Wish it wouldn't. -___-

Oh yes, I might as well use this opportunity to tell you guys about my next project coming soon. It's going to be under Yu-Gi-Oh. So if you are interested, feel free to take a peek when I release it in the near future… Hai, hai, it's obviously going to be yaoi. But I won't bash Anzu as much as Sakuno though. She still has redeeming factors left. Sakuno doesn't.

As I've said before, Read and review kudasai. It would be highly appreciated. *yawn* -_-

Oh yes. IF YOU SEE LINES USUALLY INTERCEPTING SOME DIALOUGES OR PARAGRAPHS, PLEASE DON'T MIND IT. GOMENASAI, BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT WENT WRONG. WHEN I WAS TYPING THIS FIC ON ITS EARLIER STAGES, IT WAS FINE BUT SUDDENLY, LINES KEEP ON APPEARING. I DON'T KNOW WHY THOUGH…

-Hi-chan-