Disclaimer: See first installment.
Warning: See first installment.
Author's Notes: Small offering to the FujiRyo gods since I haven't been attending to services. Shame on me. Or something. :P By the way, can anybody notice the non-purposeful pun that somehow managed its way in here?
High Standards
by kasugai gummie
"Would you ever date a girl who's not as pretty as you?"
"It doesn't matter. As long as she's good at tennis, I'd hang out with her."
"Really? You'd 'hang out' with her?"
"Sure."
"Hmm, I don't think you quite understand what I mean."
"So? I never understand what you mean."
Sly smirk. "Oh? Not even when I do this?"
"...I don't know what you're talking about."
"Keep on thinking that Ryoma."
"No, reall—FUJI!!"
Innocent chuckle. "Yes?"
The sulk was made verbal. "Not in public."
"So we aren't just 'hanging out'?"
"What??"
"Well, I just figured that since I'm not so bad at tennis, that what we're doing right now can be classified as 'hanging out'. And since you implied that dating and hanging out are the exact same thing..."
"That doesn't explain anything! And that's not what I meant!!"
"Ryoma."
"What?"
"You still don't know what 'dating' means, do you?"
"Don't be stupid senpai. Of course I do."
"So would you?"
"Eh?"
"Date a girl who's not as pretty as you?"
"..... I never knew Fuji-senpai to be so shallow."
"We all have our vices."
"You're shallow."
Chuckle. "Alright, I am shallow."
Pause. "No."
"No, I'm not shallow, or no, you wouldn't date someone who's not as good looking?"
"Second one. Most definitely the second one since Fuji-senpai is obviously shallower than..."
"Than?"
"Karupin's bathtub."
"I don't mind. Karupin has an adorable bathtub. But why is that?"
"That you are shallower than my cat's pool?"
"Don't be difficult dear."
"Not funny senpai." Inquisitive look. "You really want to know?"
"Yes."
Suspicion. "You're not going to do anything weird are you?"
"Now why would I do that?"
"... It'd be embarrassing."
"Hmm? Really? For you or for her?"
Shrug. "Why should it matter? Girls are just weird. My cousin and mom all turn psycho once a month. Having to put up with that is not worth it. Period. Besides, I'm dating you now, aren't I?"
"Why, yes you are! Fancy that. Weekly tennis games and you leeching money out of me. Perfect."
"...... You know, my perverted father mistook you for a girl the first time."
"Aa, but you're not that masculine yourself Ryoma."
"... are you trying to imply that this is working out rather well?"
"Maybe."
"Even though all we ever do is play tennis and—" Glance to the ground.
Fuji reached out to tilt the other's head up and planted a whispered kiss on an unresisting mouth. "This?"
"... hmm..."
Fuji smiled indulgently and pulled his boyfriend close, running his fingers through dark locks.
After a while he stopped.
"Ryoma."
"..."
"Ryoma?"
"..... Syuusuke."
"Stop purring."
Fin
Completed: 12/02/04
