The white line of love
Author's Note: It's finally coming to an end...Chapter Four... it's about time these two get together...and well hopefully there ain't anymore crying. Really appreciate those who gave comments to my previous chapter... So here's e finale. Minna arigato!
Disclaimer: I wish Fuji and Tezuka belongs to me...but sadly they don't...
Chapter Four: Cupid's blessings.
Fuji Yumiko let out a soft giggle as she gently taps her fingers against the dining table. She is still very much amused by the event that had happen earlier in the evening.
"Nee san...you seems to giggle a lot today...did something good happen?" Fuji asked. He already lost count how many times his sister had been laughing to herself since she returns home from work.
"Can't hide anything from my precious Syusuke ne? You know... guesswho came to look for me this morning? Yuuta..." the reply successfully opens the eyes of the younger Fuji.
"Yuuta? Hmm not like him to go all the way to your work place instead of going for tennis practice..." Fuji mumbled quietly.
"I heard that... well... that's where it concerns you Fuji... He told me about you and Tezuka kun..." Yumiko said in a serious tone. Fuji's already opened eyes opens wider at his sister's words. Yuuta knew about...his feelings for Tezuka? And now even his sister knew about it too? Fuji stayed rooted onto the floor, dazed and unsure about how to react.
"Syusuke...Nee san is not sensitive about the whole homosexual thing... as long as you are happy, I'll respect your decisions...and Yuuta... he felt that he is being a burden to you... that he is the reason as to why you avoided Tezuka and run away from your feelings. Now if that is the case, you are not protecting Yuuta, you only make him feel miserable. And if you are worrying about fubo (here it means parents...if not someone please correct me...), well I've talk to them about it... and they respects your decisions. As for what makes me giggle... it's what Yuuta told Otousan..." Yumiko chuckled as her memories refresh her of what happened earlier in her office.
"What...did Yuuta said?" Fuji asked as his baby blue eyes stares at his sister with confusion.
"Well Otousan was kinda shock when he learnt about your sexual preference. And Okaasan was going on and on about how sweet the love between teenage boys were..."Yumiko paused for a moment to steal a glance at Fuji who looks like his jaw is about to fall of any moment. That is exactly the same expression she had when she heard their mother's comment.
"Ahem...and Yuuta said something that successful shuts the both of them up. He told Otousan that he promise he'll carry the family line in your place... that Yuuta..." Yumiko chuckled. Fuji felt tears coming out from the corner of his eyes. They are however, tears of happiness. He mumbled a thank you as he walked towards his beloved sister and gave her a hug.
"Silly...you don't need to thank me... it's Yuuta... ne Syusuke... have you... kissed Tezuka kun yet?" Yumiko teased, trying to add a smile on her brother's face. A light shade of pink crept up the tensai's face as he walks away to his room. Not satisfied, Yumiko followed behind.
"Someone's blushing... you know... I did a tarot reading for the both of you... and it says that the angel will smile thrice before Cupid bring forth a miracle under a sakura tree... ne Syusuke... there are quite a lot of Sakura trees around our area... " Fuji let out a soft smile. Yes there are a lot of Sakura trees but there is only one that belongs to him and Tezuka. And he knew that he'd only find the answer to the miracle under the said tree.
(The next day morning at St. Rudoulph)
If Fuji Yuuta were a person with a weak heart, he would probably die from a heart attack in his own dorm. He had definitely not expected to see that in the early morning.
"Baka aniki! What are you doing in my room at this hour? And don't you have school? And must you sit there with your face covered by your fringe? Baka!" Yuuta barked as Fuji covered his ears with his hands.
"Maa Yuuta... cool down... Firstly, I came here half an hour ago and seeing that you are sound asleep I couldn't bear to wake you up. Secondly, today is a Sunday and thus there is no school. Thirdly, well I think I dozed off while looking at my brother's cute angelic face." Fuji smiled innocently. He sure is a sadist and definitely Yuuta is his favorite prey. He simply enjoys seeing Yuuta getting angry because Fuji concluded that this is the only way for them to communicate.
"Yuuta... thanks...for giving me a chance to be selfish..." Fuji said as he pats his brother's head.
"Aniki... Tezuka san really likes you... so don't use me as a stupid excuse if you don't love him... you can just tell him straight that you don't love him. But then again aniki likes Tezuka san too right? If not you'll not have so many pictures of him in your favorite photo album..." Yuuta countered, successfully getting a service ace. Fuji blushed and hit his brother's head gently. He wondered where did Yuuta learnt to be so cheeky.
"Ne aniki... actually... I sort of guess you like Tezuka san because of that photo album... but I didn't know you were holding back because of me... aniki you are such a baka...if I had mind I won't be the one to start the rumor...oops..."Yuuta covered his mouth with his hands and shakes his head franticly as Fuji cornered him against the wall.The tensai'seyes are opened wide and the smile on his face turn into a evil one.
"FUJI YUUTA... SO YOU ARE THE ONE WHO SPREAD THE RUMOR ... WELL THANK YOU..." Fuji said as he shakes the life out of Yuuta who for once, suddenly knew what it is like to have his life hanging on a piece of thin thread.
"Demo aniki... isn't it better? You don't need to explain it later when you date Tezuka san... I'm saving you lots of trouble..." Yuuta retaliated and earn himself freedom from his brother's deadly grasp. The younger Fuji couldn't help but stare at his blushing brother. He decided that it's a good thing that his aniki is dating Tezuka because it would meant that Fuji would spent more of his attention on the Seigaku captain than popping by his dorm as and when he likes.
"And also by doing that I'll spend more attention on Tezuka instead of visit you right?" Fuji read out his brother's thoughts aloud leaving Yuuta wide eyed.
"Aniki... you can really be scary at times... ne... I know how you thought that I'll mind about you and Tezuka san... but seriously I'm all right with it... really... and I'm no longer a kid... I can protect myself... so aniki I can't be selfish to take away things that only belongs to you. And last night I went to look for Tezuka san... and I know that he really loves you... so aniki... go and believe in your love for him. You have look after me all this years but now it's time for someone else to look after you and that is... Tezuka san... go ahead... and be selfish." Yuuta heaved a sigh of relieve and was about to push Fuji out of his room when he realize the tears that trickled down his brother's baby blue eyes.
"Arigato Yuuta... for everything... especially for carrying the family bloodline. Saa... I'll get going... oh and, show me the girl who will be my kawaii brother's wife soon ne?" Fuji gave a cunning grin as he wipes away the tears in his eyes. Yuuta scratch the back of his head embarrassly as he recalls his conversation with his father earlier this morning. He wondered where he got the courage to talk to his father like that. Fuji gave his brother a gentle hug and he walks down the corridor. At that moment, Fuji knew that it's the right time to let go of his brother and look for the miracle that only belongs to him and Tezuka.
(Later in the afternoon, at the Tezukas' residence)
Tezuka Kunimitsu lay on his bed with his eyes closed. The quietness around him was a blessing which he had considered a gift from kami sama. Time flies and it had already been a week since he had confessed to Fuji about his feelings. He knew he had promised to wait for Fuji's answer and he had reminded himself to be patient yet as time ticks by every second, he is filled with uncertainty and anxiety. He is afraid that the answer would still be a straight no. Yes he, the ever fearless captain of Seigaku tennis club is afraid, of nothing else but losing Fuji Syusuke. Ironic it may seems but that is his greatest and most fatal weakness. Just then, the serene surrounding is being broken by the ringing of Tezuka's cell phone. The stoic captain jerked up from his bed and rush to his study table. And he let out a gentle smile when he heard the voice from the other line.
"Ne Buchou... you wanna go out... for a date?" Fuji let out a chuckle. He could totally figure out the look on Tezuka's face currently.
"Date? Fuji...you..." Tezuka paused, wondering what Fuji had meant by the word date.
"Maa... I'll meet you at our sakura tree at six... if you are late... I'll never take back that necklace from you again... Ja." Tezuka stared at his cell phone and at his watch for a couple of seconds. Fuji had told him to meet at their sakura tree but there are so many of them all over Tokyo. And to make matters worst, Tezuka barely even have thirty minutes to find out where Fuji was. Tezuka folded his arms across his chest and thinks hard. Is there a sakura tree that belongs to Fuji and him? Then as soon as it hit him, Tezuka dashed out of the house. For a while he is thankful that his family is not at home to witness his uncivilized behavior.
(At Seishun Gakuen)
By the time Tezuka reached his school, he looks like he was suffering from asthma. His hair was messy and his spectacle was sort of tilted. But there was no sight of Fuji anywhere. Is he late? Tezuka looked at his watch again and he felt his heart sank. He is late by five minutes. He walked towards the Sakura tree where he first knew Fuji and leaned against it. The stoic captain gently raises his hand and slowly opens his tightly clench fist to reveal Fuji's necklace. Perhaps this love for Fuji really wasn't meant to be.
"Ne...can I have my necklace back?" a voice purred softly behind Tezuka. The brown eyed blink and turn around to find a smiling tensai. And for the very first time, Fuji saw Tezuka smile, one that Fuji would considered as beautiful as the sakura petals because it will only last for his own viewing and it's a treasure that can only be found by blue eyed and nobody else.
"...I thought you said that you'll never take it back if I'm late?" Tezuka asked as he swings the necklace in front of Fuji's face.
"Right...I almost forgot that you are five minutes late... Saa.. I guess I'll go home... you can keep the necklace for good then...Ja!" Fuji turned his back against Tezuka and begins to walk towards the school gate. Tezuka panicked and dashed forward to grab the tensai's wrist. He pulled Fuji towards him and gently hooks the necklace around his neck.
"You are not gonna run away again are you? Am I worthy for the number one spot yet?" the question sounded more like a plea to Fuji as Tezuka hugged him tightly.
"Do you have that little faith in us? Or have you forgotten about my promise to you? Didn't I say that when you put on the necklace for me, it's when I will follow my heart? And here I am now, running into your arms... learning to be selfish. So, I won't be running away anymore because... right now I've found my courage to say, I love you Tezuka Kunimitsu." Fuji replied as he slowly pulls away from Tezuka and gaze into those hazel brown eyes with determination. And for the second time that day, he saw that angelic smile from the taller boy's stoic face.
"I love you too, Fuji Syusuke... and now that you wore that necklace, there no way you can escape because I'll lock you by my side forever." Tezuka ended the sentence with a third smile. Gently, he tilt Fuji's chin and bend down to kiss those lips that are as soft as the sakura petals that are showering the two lovers with blessings from above. And with that, the prediction came true. 'The angel will smile thrice before Cupid brings forth a miracle under a sakura tree.'
- Owari -
/ I'm finally finish this fiction which lasted half a year and yet there were only four chapters... much love and thanks to everyone who had review this baby of mine which I've work really hard on. I'll continue to work and do give reviews for my up coming fics. I hope you guys like the ending. There are people who said that my TezuFuji are out of character but actually I did it on purpose... because I want to show a part of these two bishies that nobody knows. A Fuji who is incapable of putting up a mask when it involves love and a Tezuka who does have emotions. Hugs and kisses to everyone again because without you guys I won't finish this fic. babytears/babysyusuke. /