Disclaimer: Don't ask me anymore… You know it hurts to admit that they're not mine… T_T

A/N: Hi again!! Sorry for the late update… I finally get rid of my exam. So, here I am, sitting in front of my PC and continuing this fic…(Hope you are still with this story, since it's getting worse!!)

To sakura-sleep, if you read this: Yup, I'm an Indonesian. Sama kan? ^^ But, your English is far better than mine, ne? *sigh..* I'm always making so much mistake… About the space, I dunno, but in my computer, it looks normal. Or is there something wrong with it? *You baka PC!!! How many times must I tell you to show something properly?!* Anyway, I tried to reduce it, did it work? ( Although there's no difference on my PC )

Two Sides

Chapter 3

Yumiko sip her drink slowly. The dinner situation was not good. Not good at all. Her brother has returned to normal. He could already smile like he usually did. Still, he was obviously hiding something. Yumiko knew it. The Syusuke now felt more… empty. Moreover, he hasn't talked with their parents yet. Because of their disagreement about Fuji's school, definitely.

Fuji stared at his father. He was ready to start a conversation, but couldn't find a good chance to do so. It was when his father finished his dinner that he called "Tou-san…", breaking the silence that has hung for about half an hour there.

Everyone turned to Fuji. They didn't expect him to call his father, since they haven't talked to each other for about a week already. And, Fuji didn't talk much lately either. He seemed to busy with his own mind.

But his father merely lifted his head.

"I…" the prodigy stuttered. Come on, spit it out!!

He cleared his throat and started again, "I'll do what you want."

Silence.

"I'll go study abroad…"

Yumiko almost spitted out her tea. Syusuke!!! Do you know what you're talking about?

Their parents exchanged look for a while. They thought that forcing Syusuke to London was impossible to do, since he refused again and again. However, they also thought that their son would better study abroad, instead of letting his talent buried here.

His father decided not to ask about the reason. He simply sighed and smiled. "Good, so you finally understand what we want. Then you can leave as soon as possible."

Fuji nodded. The faster, the better. He's tired of faking his smile. He just wanted to run away to where people didn't know him. Plus, he can avoid Tezuka.

There's no other way…

***

"Syusuke, wait." Yumiko said as she walked upstairs with Fuji. "Are you sure that-" She couldn't continue when she saw Fuji smiled.

"I'm sure about it." Fuji cut. He nodded and smiled.

The older woman sighed. Somehow, this Syusuke was different from what she knew. Who was this boy standing in front of her? He felt like a complete stranger, despite that Yumiko had known him since he was born.

"Don't worry, nee-san." Fuji turned away and walked to his room. He stopped right in front of his room's door.

I have my own reason to runaway… I don't deserve Tezuka and he didn't love me anymore… But still… why can't I get rid of this feeling. I should be happy that I don't have to see his cold face anymore…

Then, why does it hurt?

The doorbell rang and broke Fuji's thought. He heard the front door was opened and his mother greeted, "Aa, Tanaka!! What brought you here?"

Fuji startled. Bastard. What did he want now?!

The chocolate-haired breathed as he saw Yumiko ran to the living room and. Sure, they didn't know what Tanaka has done to him. They didn't have any idea that what made him acting strange was his own uncle.

He decided to peek from the kitchen.

"So, tell me. What happen?" his father started.

Fuji saw his uncle gritted his teeth. "The police… found out my illegal business.."

"I told you to quit already, didn't I?"

"Yes, but---"

"But?"

"That was a very good business. I got my biggest income there. I can't let it go just like that."

Heh. As greedy as usual.

"Then how did the police found out?"

"Like I know."

Like you know. Can't you see how many companies out there that hated you because of your dirty way?

"So, what's your point?"

"…I…"

"I'm not going to lend you any money."

"What?"

That's a good decision.

"I've warned you before and you ignored it. I'm not going to help you this time."

"But--- But they are going to put me to jail!!"

So what? Are you scared? You deserve even more!!

"That, I can't help. I don't want to go against the law like you."

"So you'll rather turn your back on your own brother?"

And what have you done to your own nephew?

"Tanaka, you must learn-"

"That's enough!! I thought I could count on you, traitor!!!" Tanaka stood up angrily. He walked to the front door and slammed it.

Fuji smiled scornfully at the scene. He deserved it. The prodigy almost laughed if he remembered again how Tanaka's face was when his father said that he won't lend him any money.

But... I wonder who told the police...?

***

Fuji took a deep breath before he opened the clubroom's door. He has stood in front of it for several minutes, trying to prepare how's he going to tell his friend about his movement. He also set his mental up for their reaction, especially Eiji's.

The prodigy finally managed to get in the room. All his friends were there, preparing themselves for the club activity.

Except Tezuka.

Well, he felt relieved for that.

"Fuji!! You're late!!!" Eiji jumped to him "Hurry up and change!!!"

Fuji laughed sadly and shook his head. "I'm not going to the club, I think…"

Everyone blinked. Now what has gone wrong again? Hasn't Fuji recovered from his slump two days ago? Fuji always makes them surprised with his strange behavior lately. And this was his strangest one.

"I… I am leaving." Fuji answered and bowed his head, preparing his mental for their response.

Surprisingly, there was only silence. Only some gasps and a sound of something fell to the floor was heard.

Everyone was too surprised to say anything. It took almost one minute before Momo broke the silence again, "…What did you say, Fuji-senpai…?

"Fuji, are you serious?" Eiji shouted aloud in surprise.

"What? When?" Ooishi asked and came closer to the brown-haired.

Fuji turned around to the other side. He could see Ryoma raised his eyebrow; Kaidoh's eyes bulged out; Inui took his data book, which has just slipped off his hand; and Taka-san was still blinking.

He simply nodded. "Tomorrow. I'm leaving for London tomorrow."

Eiji pinched himself to make sure it wasn't a dream. If it was, he'd better wake up soon. Fuji was his 'best' best friend (Ooishi wasn't a best friend, he's a lover ^^). He didn't tell him anything, and he's leaving tomorrow all of sudden? That was too weird to be real.

Fuji felt guilty to see the regular members' reaction. Maybe they will have a bad mood all the day after this. Today's club activity is going to be though. "Well… it was decided yesterday, so…" he sighed deeply "Gomen ne…"

There's another silence.

Eiji sighed. He hated silence. It only made them felt worse, so the red-haired tried to break it, after choosing the most appropriate words he can think of. "We can do nothing about it, right…?" He hugged his best friend "We're going to miss you, Fuji."

Kawamura came closer and patted Fuji's head gently. "Take care, okay?"

There. The situation has back to normal.

Everyone gathered near him and told him to take care, and another thing.

"Do you want us to see you off?" Ooishi offered.

"Iie, I'm fine." Fuji smiled. "After all, you will still be at school by the time I leave tomorrow."

"Chotto, Fuji…." Eiji asked again "Did Tezuka know about it already?"

Fuji felt a loud thud on his heart when he heard that. Tezuka was the only one he didn't want to tell this thing about. Nevertheless, he can't leave just like that… The prodigy shook his head. "I'm just about to tell him…"

But I couldn't…

~TBC~

Okay, I know that's short… Plus, it was bad, isn't it? I'm sorry… But, I can't help it not to cut it over there… Anyway, there's I finished 2 chapter this time, so please check the next one, ne?

But, before that, please review…?