Author Notes: Nyaaa… T_T. Okay, I think this one is worse than before…I'm still don't think that this is a good fic, but just keep read it okay? I hope you like this
one. And I'm not a good author in romance or angst. So that's why I think this is the worse than all. Please enjoy it!
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Warning : Shounen-ai.
The First and The Last
Author : Sharl
Chapter three : The truth behind the past.
What was that felling? I just met him yesterday, and I already have strange fells to him? This is impossible. But… Oishi Shuichirou took a long breath. He felt like there are many butterflies flying over here and there in his stomach. His heart beating faster and faster every time he thinks about Eiji. Well, it wouldn't be any problem if he could stop thinking about him. But he couldn't. It was so awful. He had never felt like that before. Never. His face looked tired. He couldn't sleep last night. And he didn't touch his breakfast. He even forgot to feed his beloved wonderful fishes. He had never forgot to feed them before, unless if Inui was kidnapping him and he was forced to drink thousands jars of those terrible juices. That would never happen to him, of course. He sighed.
"Oishi, are you OK?" Suddenly a voice brought him back to the reality. But that was not enough. All of sudden, he started to fly in his dream again. Yes, yes that voice. That is the most beautiful voice I've ever heard. That voice is such a morning songbirds for me. And I want to hear that voice forever. I want it to be mine. I want to make that voice laugh again. I want…Suddenly Oishi felt his forehead hurt. It felt like his head was snapped by the O's finger.
"Oishi, are you OK?" Oishi was stunned.
"What? Oh… yes, of course. I'm fine. You don't need to worry, Eiji."
"Are you SURE?"
"Yes,"
"So, maybe you should pay more attention to the Sensei. I think he has glared at you for a couple of times," said Eiji.
"There's just ONE person I will pay attention to, Eiji. YOU," Oishi whispered in a low voice,
"Huh? Did you say something?"
"Uh… nothing,"
"All right, then," said Eiji with a smile.
Oh my God, that smiles. That's the perfect smile. Yes, it's an amazing smile. And his face is much more beautiful with that smile.
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"Ah, I'm exhausted. Do you want to go to the canteen?" asked Eiji to Oishi after the bell rang.
"I'd love to. But I can't. I have to do something for Sensei today. And I promised him I'll do that in lunch time," answered Oishi sadly. Damn that teacher! Asking me to do this work! I miss the time to spend with Eiji!
"Oh, that's too bad. It's okay. I can go there by myself,"
"I'm sorry, Eiji,"
"It's all right. Don't worry. Well I'll get going now. See ya!" said Eiji with his cheerful tone. And he ran away. Oishi smiled. And he walked to the teacher's room. What an energetic guy. Why does that kind of person exist? With his beautiful face and smile? Suddenly he stopped. "Oh, no. I forgot to tell him where the canteen is,"
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Eiji ran. Calm down, calm down. You know he is the vice-leader of the club, right? And he is the leader of our class to! Well, it's his job to help the teachers. But… Something is missing. Something… Thought Eiji. He started to play the necklace he wore. A necklace with a green-cross sign as the locket. Then, one sad smile spread on his face. Yes, of course I know what is missing. I miss him. I want to meet him. I miss him so much. I want him now! I want him here! Keigo, why can't I see you? Why didn't you answer my phone call last night? Eiji remembered perfectly.
--Flashback--
Eiji had been more cheerful since he returned from school. His sister knew that something good had happened to him. What was it? She wondered. Her brother had never been this cheerful since their family decided to leave Hokkaido and moved to this big town. So, at dinner, she started to ask some questions to him about his school.
"So, what do you think about your new school? Was it fun?"
"Yes! I had so much fun! The people were so nice to me, especially one guy. He's the leader of my class. He shared his books with me, because mine were not complete yet. He's so nice,"
"I see. Have you joined any club?"
"Yes, I have. I decided to join tennis club?"
"Same as the one before?"
"Yes! But this one is greater than my precious club. Their regular's members are great tennis players. Some of them are weird, but they're kind. Oh, the coach has tested me. And you know what? She chose me as a regular,"
"That's great! So, what's your friend's name?"
"Oishi. Oishi Shuichiroh. He's the vice president in our club," said Eiji happily. His sister looked at him. So, that's the good news! And her brother left the table. Hmm, I think he's finished.
Eiji ran to his room. He picked the phone on his desk. I must tell Keigo about this! I want to talk to him. There's so much I want to tell him! So much! He thought with joy.
"Ah, hello, may I talk to Keigo?"
"Of course you may. Whom am I speaking to?"
"Eiji. Kikumaru Eiji."
"Oh, Kikumaru-kun. Yes, I know you. Keigo told me about you. I am his mother. Wait a moment, please ."
After a long silence, Eiji heard Keigo's mother voice.
"I am sorry, Kikumaru-kun. It seems like Keigo cannot answer your phone call. Please accept my apologize."
Eiji stunned. "Why? Is there something wrong with him? Please tell me!"
"I cannot answer your question, Kikumaru-kun. Please don't ask anymore query. Forgive me." She hung up.
--End of Flashback--
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I have so many things I want to tell you. So many! Why, Keigo? Why? Why didn't you answer my phone call? Are you angry with me? Tell me! Suddenly Eiji felt somebody touch his shoulders. He shocked.
"I'm sorry. Did I interrupt you? You almost struck the wall" said a guy with a nervous face.
"Oh, yeah, I guess you're right. Thanks."
"Anoo… are you sure you're okay? You look pale."
"Ah, I'm alright. Don't worry. I'm just a bit tired. By the way, what's your name? I am Kikumaru Eiji."
"Takashi Kawamura. So, are you the new student who entered the tennis club as the regular?"
"Yes, that's right! How do you know that?"
"Because I'm the one of them."
"Really? Cool! By the way, could you tell me where the canteen is? I think I get lost."
"I want to go there too. Do you mind if we go there together?"
"Of course not. Let's go!"
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Eiji was starting to get usual to the school life. He can follow the lesson he got. And he trained hard, too hard maybe, for the training in the club. He trained with the exercise that Inui gave him. He tried the Deluxe Penal Tea—the improved one for Penal Tea—once. And he fainted. When he woke up, he saw Oishi's worried face. He enjoyed all things he'd done. Well, not all, since he didn't received any news from Atobe. Or at least about him. He was so worried.
Oishi and him were getting close to each other. They went to each other's houses. They always went to the club together. Unless, if Oishi was helping the teacher again. They ate lunch together. And sometimes they played tennis on Sunday if they were free. But, Oishi felt that Eiji was hiding something he didn't know. He wondered about it. But he didn't want to force Eiji. Until one day, he knew that Eiji didn't have any feeling to him, except friendship.
--Flashback--
"Oishi, let's go to the club now," said Eiji with a happy smile.
Oishi smiled back to him. "Okay, no problem. I'll get my racket in the locker now." Then, they walked together to the club. They talked about many things. And suddenly, their beloved captain called the vice-captain.
"Oishi, we have to arrange the monthly exercise. Could we arrange it now? I'm afraid we don't have much time left if we don't arrange it now," said the captain.
"Hmm, I guess you're right, Tezuka. We have to arrange it immediately. Sorry Eiji, I think I have to go now. Do you mind if you go there by yourself?" answered Oishi.
"That's okay! You don't have to mind me. I'm not a baby," Eiji giggled. "Well, I'm going now. See you later!" Eiji left. In the lockers room, he found Fuji there. Fuji was checking his racket.
"Hi, Fuji! What's up? Is there something wrong to your racket?" said Eiji.
"Oh, nothing. I only check if there is a loose string. Where is Oishi?"
"He went with Tezuka to make the monthly exercise."
"Oh, I see."
"Speaking of exercise, do you really prefer to drink A PITCHER of Inui's Penal Tea than doing his warm-up exercise?" asked Eiji with a suspicious face. He started to change his school uniform to Seigaku's Regular T-Shirt. Fuji nodded. Eiji gave him an-are you nuts-look. Fuji giggled.
"I do not. But I think Inui's Penal Tea is a good one. Better than any other juice I ever drink. I wonder why nobody likes his juices. They choose to do his warm-up exercise than drink it. His warm-up exercise is crazy, you know. If their physical body are not strong enough to do those exercises, they may have fainted or something like that," said Fuji.
"Yeah, I know it. But I still prefer doing those crazy exercises than drink that terrible stuff. Do you know what happen to me when I try The Deluxe Penal Tea? I was FAINTED! Do you wish that I will faint every time we have the club? It's impossible, you know? That's why I prefer to do the exercise," said Eiji with a curious tone.
Fuji laughed. "I know, I know. It was time when Oishi carried you to the medical room with a super-worried face. You know, he never showed it to anyone before. Even to Tezuka. Well, Tezuka has never fainted when he drank Inui's juices," Fuji giggled when Eiji gave him a-what happen ho him-look. "He did nothing. Actually, he drank it once when his drink was accidentally exchanged with Inui's. Inui's bottle was filled with The Penal Tea. So, he drank it."
"And he did nothing?" asked Eiji. Fuji shook his head. "No, he did not. Nor even his expression changed. He just… Well, I don't think he knew that he ever drink that juice." Eiji's eyes were open widely. "So, you mean he didn't KNOW he had tried that nasty stuff?" Fuji nodded. "That is worse than you, Fuji." Eiji started to play with his necklace again.
"Hey, what are you wearing? Hmm, a necklace with a cross signs as the locket? It's a good one. It has a perfect green color. It made from a unique stone. I've never seen any stone like this. May I borrow it for a moment, please?" Eiji nodded. He gave it to him. Fuji walked to shut the door, close the curtain, and turn on the lamp. And he draw near the locket to the lamp. Suddenly, the color of the cross change. From green to red. Eiji amazed.
"H-how could it be? It was green, and suddenly…" Eiji said with a curious tone.
"I don't know either. I think this is not an ordinary stone. I've heard about this. It must be the precious one of family's legacy. I bet that this is the most attractive stone in the world." As the conversation continued in the locker room, Oishi and Tezuka had been back. And now, they are heading to the room. Oishi was curious because the shut curtain and the turn on lamp. When he tried to open the door, Tezuka hand took hold of Oishi's. He shook his head, to tell him not to open the door. He gave him a-hear the discussion inside-look. Oishi started to hear it.
"So, that stone is so precious, isn't it?" Fuji nodded and Eiji continue in whisper "Not as precious as the one who gave it."
"Sorry, did you say something?" asked Fuji. Eiji shook his head. "No, nothing." Then, he wore that necklace. From the way he treat it, Fuji knew that it has some special meaning for Eiji. He smiled gently. He knew that there was two young man standing outside, trying to hear the dialogue between him and Eiji. Then, he spoke to Eiji,
"Well, I think that stone has special meaning to you, am I right?" Eiji nodded as the answer. Then, he spoke again, "If I may know, who was the one who gave it to you? If I may know, of course."
"His name is Keigo Atobe. He is my best friend in a whole world, until my Dad told me that he had to move to this big town because of his job. When I told him I must move from Hokkaido to here, he was very sad. I was sad too, because I must leave him. Then, the day had come. I must go. And I tried to not see him anymore, because if I had, it will be hard for me to leave. I will miss him. But, right before I left my previous home, he came to see me for the last time. And he gave me this. He said, 'Take this. Try to regard this as me. Don't forget me. I will never forget you. Even if we cannot say each other again, you must know that I will remember you. Always.' And I said, 'Why are you saying something awful like that? Of course we can see each other again. Don't you ever say it again.' He just smiled as the answer. That's why this necklace so important for me," he smiled sadly. Yes, he hugged me tightly then. Like he never did it to me before. And he kissed me right here. His hands touch his own lips. It was a meaningful kiss. His lips were so gently and soft. Full of meaning. And he said goodbye. Atobe!! I miss you!! I can't wait anymore! I will die if I hold this feeling any longer!! Suddenly, his eyes were full with tears, and it started to fell down. Swiftly. And he couldn't do anything to stop it. He cried. He never did it in front of anyone before. Even when he said goodbye to Atobe.
He didn't want Fuji know that he was crying, so he cover his face with his hands but it was too late. The prodigy shocked. He made him cried. Yes, it was my fault. He didn't know what he supposes to do. So, he asked him with a gentle voice. "Eiji, why are you crying? I'm sorry to remind you about that."
Eiji shook his head. "No, it wasn't your fault Fuji," said Eiji with eyes full of tears.
"So, why are you crying, Eiji?" asked Fuji gently. Because of being asked so smoothly, and heard his name was spoken, all of a sudden, Eiji rushed to Fuji's chest. And he cried there. His tears fell down, more swiftly this time. "I'm sorry Fuji. I just… I just can't…" He couldn't finish his words. Then Fuji hugged him. Tightly. "It's all right, Eiji. It's all right. I understand. He is very important to you right?" Eiji nodded as the answer. "Then, you must really miss him."
"Yes, Fuji, I miss him! I want to see him! I want to speak with him again! I will die if I can't do that soon! I want him here, Fuji! I truly miss him…" Eiji cried on Fuji's chest. His eyes still full of tears. And outside, there were two men standing like a statue. One of them was jealous. I wish I were the one who is being hug tightly by him. Not you, Eiji. But deep in his heart he put a sympathetic feeling to Eiji. And the other one felt like his heart was crushed into pieces. And he left.
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"I'm home…" said Eiji sadly when he reached his home at last. It was a long day for him. After cried on Fuji's chest, he still practiced tennis. But, he missed so many balls. And because of it, Inui gave him the Deluxe Penal Tea. It was a miracle that he was not fainted this time. He neither showed that he drank it. His face was still the same. Still full of sad emotion. And Oishi couldn't concentrate to the practice also. And as the punishment, Tezuka gave him the most painful reward from him: Run 300 laps. NOW. If you can't finish it today, tomorrow will be DOUBLE.
"Eiji? Why are you looking so sad? Is something the matter with you?" asked his sister with full of care face. Eiji shook his head. "No, nothing. I just remembered something that make me sad."
"About Keigo Atobe-kun?" asked his sister again. Eiji nodded and his sister sigh "Oh, my…Eiji, c'mon, cheer up! Be happy!" said his sister trying to cheer him.
"NO, I can't, nee-chan. I can't." And he left his sister alone. He walked towards to his room. "Just wait, Eiji… You will be much more happy after you entered your room," his sister whispered.
Eiji walked motionless to his room. Atobe, I miss you so much!!! How dare you do this to me? Are you angry with me? If so, I'm sorry!! I will do anything if I can see you again! Anything! When he reached his room, he opened the door. And he found a big teddy bear beside his Daigoro. It was holding some heart shape-pillow on his hand. There was writing 'Don't be sad. I will be sad too as you' on it.
"Oh, my. What a cute teddy bear. But, who put it in here?" And he walked towards to the teddy bear, he see some cards in front of it. He opened the card. And he read the writing on it: It was my gift for you. Sincerely, No Name. "Gift? Who gave it to me?" Suddenly, he feel like being hug by someone. And that 'stranger' whispered, "I did. Do you like it?" Eiji dropped his card.
"It can't be… No, it can't …" Eiji could not speak clearly. That voice…No, it couldn't be…I must be dreaming or something…That voice…The voice I want to hear most …And he turn around. He saw the most precious person for him in the world. He saw Keigo Atobe. And before he couldn't say anything, he felt Keigo's lips on his'. He didn't know what just happening. He just know that the most wonderful person he had ever saw was in front of his eyes. For him, the kiss means that this is not dream. Well even it's dream this is a perfect dream.
The kiss is soft and tenderly. That was the most precious kiss he ever had. It means everything for him. And all of sudden, he felt Atobe's right hand wrapped his back, and his left one holding his head, pulling it deeper, trying to deepening the kiss. Slowly, Eiji kissed him back. His right hand now crawling Atobe's chest and neck, while his left hand holding his lover's back. And hugged him tightly.
Finally, they pulled back when they realized that they have to breath. And Eiji rust to his most precious person's chest again. He hugged him tightly, like he didn't want to separate from him again. Suddenly, his eyes were full with tears again. And he cried. Again. And the tears were slowly fallen down on his cheek. Atobe was shocked to find his lover's cried. He kissed the red haired guy's forehead.
"Why are you crying?"
"Because…because I'm afraid…that…that you will disappeared from my sight again. Maybe you didn't know… how much I loved you. How …how much I miss you…" answered Eiji between his sobbing.
"It's all right. Don't be afraid. Did you remember what I told you? The one on that bear's heart shaped pillow? 'Don't be sad. I will sad too as you'. It's true, you know. And who says that I didn't know how you felt? I felt the same way as you. I'm also love and miss you so," said Atobe lovingly. Eiji stopped crying. And his heart didn't felt like pinched again. Now, it felt warm, happy, and peace. Out of blue, he remembered something that interrupted his mind all day long.
"But…why you didn't answered my phone call the other day? Was there something happen?" asked Eiji with panic tone.
"Don't worry. Nothing was happen. Honest," answered Atobe. Eiji stared at him with unbelievable sight. So, Atobe raised two of his fingers. Made a 'peace' sign. And he swore.
"It's true. Why you didn't believe me?"
"Because it didn't sound like that so. Your mother's tone was so panicked. And I believe that something had happened."
"Look, I didn't lie. And what can I do to make you believe me now?"
Eiji smiled. And he answered with a happy tone, "No, nothing. I'm sorry I didn't believe you." A smiled spread over his lover's lips. Outside the room, Eiji's sister stood. She smiled. And she whispered slowly, "I told you, Eiji. You will be much more happy after you entered your room. And I knew I was right."
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