Disclaimer: I own nothing
Warnings: Pairing hints… Cheers!
A/N: italics mean thoughts or emphasis on that particular word, except for the first and last few paragraphs.

The moon was high in the dark sky, its beams reflecting off the wire-rimmed glasses that Tezuka wore. He stood near the window, looking but not really seeing, I wonder if he is looking at the very same moon as me…I hoped he sleeps well tonight… A smile touched his lips. He had come all the way to Germany not to heal his shoulder – that was just an excuse.

He was getting confused, no matter what he was doing; thoughts of Fuji always managed to sneak in. Hence, the real reason was that he needed some time by himself.

Something soft settled itself on his shoulders, before he knew what was happening, there was a light pressure on his back – almost like someone resting their head on him. Could it be? No… he is still in Japan… yet, what is this feeling?

"…Tezuka… Kunimitsu…?"

He knew that voice anywhere, he played it in his head over and over again – his gentle way of speaking, his soft laughter… everything about him; Tezuka played it in his mind dozens of times a day.

"…Syuusuke? Aren't you in Japan?"

It happened again. Dark circles could be seen under Fuji's eyes, he had not been sleeping well the past weeks. If only those dreams were true… if only what Echizen said was true… if only… Fuji frowned.He looked around the courts, inwardly feeling miserable. How could they be so happy when Tezuka is not around?

He glared at the forever-bickering Momoshiro and Echizen, he frowned at the lovey-dovey Golden Pair, and he scowled at the training-mad pair – Inui and Kaidoh. Everyone was paired up. Maybe not, he turned to look for Taka-san. The said boy was lost in a daze, seemingly staring at the direction of the school gates. Fuji squinted, barely making out a tall figure with a wild mop of slivery-white hair leaning against the gates. Akutsu Jin… Fuji rolled his eyes.

Great; he's alone, inwardly lamenting Tezuka for leaving him alone in Japan, Fuji decided to go home straight after practice, willing time to pass faster so he could see Tezuka again, even if it's a dream.

Tezuka stared at the blank monitor. He had been having those dreams for the past weeks and he was regretting that he had ever stepped foot out of Japan. Maybe if I was near him, I wouldn't have so many dreams of him. I wonder what he is doing now.

Tezuka had finally made up his mind to drop an E-mail to Fuji, and Fuji alone. Maybe he could find a way to express his feelings, saying that he missed him badly, dreamt of him daily (or rather nightly) and could not wait to be near him again. Maybe Fuji would feel the same way… after all, they say dreams come true, don't they? So those vivid dreams should at least have a speck of truth in them.

Tezuka logged on, quite anticipating what would happen if he took the first step to an uncharted territory.

'You have 1 new E-mail.'

Fuji! Tezuka instantly thought. Much to his disappointment, it was a spam mail. I must be sick – lovesick…Tezuka put his hand to his forehead and mused, there was no way Fuji would email him.

'Alert! Retrieving 1 new E-mail.'

Tezuka stared. This time round, it was really from Fuji. He quickly opened the mail, clicking his mouse rapidly, cursing the slow processing computer. It was a normal how-are-you e-mail (like what he received fortnightly from Oishi); except for the last line.

"I hope you're looking forward to the nights now, ne Tezuka?"

Tezuka smiled and replied with a simple 'Yea.'

"There are no countries in dreams. We may be far apart, Kunimitsu, yet we have somehow met again in our dreams…"

He reached for Tezuka's hand and smiled, "Seems like we were tied together by the red thread after all ne? Hurry up and get well. I'll be waiting for you.

Till then I will be dreaming of you…

I love you."

"I love you too..."

-Owari-

Additional A/N: Well, I had wanted to end it at chapter 1 :D . But somehow, I don't want to leave something hanging, though the overall story might have been better if I didn't post this chapter 2 up… (Sorry ki-ku-maru BEAM about this short chapter. I'm not very good at writing long stories.)

Anyway, this is really the end of the story. Thank you very much for all your pleasant reviews. They made my day and had me smiling throughout the week. I'm glad you guys like chapter 1 and hopefully, chapter 2. It is my pleasure, FallingSilver.

Cheers all and may your good dreams come true!