Hello everyone!! n.n This is my first TeniPuri fic, so I need lots of feedback.... I'm still relatively new to this fandom. -.-;; So please review!! And Happy New Year!! n.n
Disclaimer: Prince of Tennis not mine... T.T It's not too late to give me it!! My birthday was only a few days ago!! O.O XD
Momo means 'peach' in English. Just for your info... XD
Unknown Fire
by Blue-Eclipse
-x-
"Game and match, Echizen, 6-4!!"
Momo dropped his racket, sighing in defeat. "You're getting better, Echizen..."
"...mada mada dane, Momo-chan-senpai..."
Echizen had begun to push open the wire door when Momo called, "Oy Echizen!! I'm getting burgers! Wanna come with me?"
"...sure."
The scene faded, replaced by another.
Momo and Ryoma were crossing a road when a car slammed into Momo.
"Momo!!!" Ryoma sat bolt upright on his bed, panting. Disturbed from its sleep, Karupin mewed with disapproval and jumped off the bed.
"Just a nightmare... it's just a nightmare..." Ryoma breathed, sinking back onto the pillows.
Momo-chan-senpai...
Ryoma looked at his alarm clock. Its hands showed 11.35pm.
It's almost New Year... Ryoma realized. Making up his mind, Ryoma stood up and dressed in a jersey. He was going to the street tennis court.
-x-
Ryoma jumped the last two steps, sneakers squeaking as they met the pavement. He looked around; the place seemed deserted, almost... eerie. Ryoma quickly shook off the thought. Of course he wasn't afraid...
"Boo!!!"
Ryoma jumped half a meter into the air, almost yelling out loud. Laughter resounded.
"You-you should have seen-the look on your face..." Momo choked out.
Ryoma flushed, embarrassed by his stupidity. "I'm going to get you back for this."
"Oh yeah?" Momo pulled Ryoma into a headlock. "We'll see about that..."
"I-itai yo, Momo-chan-senpai..."
Momo released him, grinning. "Why are you here anyway, Echizen?"
"I'm the one that should be asking you that."
Momo frowned. "I had an odd dream, so I went out for some air."
Odd dream? "At a tennis court?"
"I might be able to catch the fireworks display from here... seems like we're going to usher in the new year together, are we?"
"Ya da." The short tennis player said half-heartedly. Suddenly feeling thirsty, Ryoma headed to a vending machine. Inserting some coins in it, he was about to press the button labeled "Ponta". Somehow, he hesitated, pressing a button for a peach drink instead. Taking the can, he returned to Momo.
"Eh? Peach drink? I thought you have enough Momo for a day..." Momo teased.
Ignoring the remark, Ryoma asked, "What time is it now?"
Momo looked at his watch. "7 seconds to midnight."
On hearing that, Ryoma, soon followed by Momo, gazed up into the inky sky.
5...
4...
3...
2...
1...
A huge firework exploded in the sky, followed closely by many others.
"Happy New Year, Momo-chan-senpai."
Momo caught Ryoma in another headlock. "Same to you, Echizen..."
And together, they welcomed the new year, watching the fireworks light up the sky with a fiery light, just like their unknown fire for each other.
OWARI