Mistaken – By RoyLover (AtoSae) Saeki's POV

Disclaimer: Characters belong to Prince of Tennis except Himeko - OC character

-Chapter 6-

Some time had passed and Fuji finally was able to visit me. It was nice because it kept my mind off of Atobe. All I could think about when I was with my friends like Fuji was about the future and about the present, the one that still had much hope with it; although, something went horribly wrong that day...

"Mm, this tea is good. Did you make it yourself, Kojirou?" Fuji asked me, a smile on his face.

"Ah, yeah. I'm glad you like it, Syusuke," I replied back to him.

"And the cake...you made it also?"

I nodded, enjoying the cake and tea that was made by my own hands.

"How'd you get so good?"

"Ah, well, guess that I had so much time at hand that I used it to practice cooking good for myself! Heh..."

"Well, you sure got far for such a short period of time."

We both laughed together, talking about times of the childhood past and just practical stupid things. It sure was nice to finally get to be with Fuji again since we barely could because of our busy schedules and distances from each other.

"So...about you and Atobe..." Fuji suddenly brought up.

My eyes widen, my body motion suddenly froze. Shaking my head to regain back my movements, I looked at my friend, smiling as I replied, "Yeah, what about it?"

"Atobe had done much wrong to you, has he?"

I looked at the tea in my cup, my eyes narrowing. "Yeah, a bit, but it doesn't bother me at all. Don't worry, Fuji. I'm going to be fine."

"Saeki..."

"Everything's going to be fine. I'll make sure of that. Don't worry about anything, Fuji. I can handle this. Even with Atobe's hatred on me...I'll stand up straight and tall."

"Saeki...You're in so much pain...I could see it in your eyes, and I know it because of the tears on your face right now."

"Huh?" I touched my cheeks, feeling a warm liquid. "Well, that doesn't mean anything," I replied back with a smile.

"Hmm," Fuji hummed, shaking his head slightly. "You act so strong, Saeki, but that might be the very thing that will make you fall..."

Silence overcame us both. I knew Fuji meant good talking about these things, but these things hurt me so much.

"You do know what today is, right, Saeki?" Fuji asked me.

I tried my best to think of an answer, but I was unable to. "No..."

"It's the day that's two weeks away from yours and Atobe's anniversary."

My eyes widen, feeling so surprised to have almost forgotten that very day I treasured most. It was the day when Atobe had offered me a ring with an emerald on it.

I didn't know what I was doing back then about two to three years ago when I was with Atobe at about the age of 18. I think I was studying at the time for something, but then Atobe came over my house, and so we both left to have some fresh air away from study. That was when he gave me that ring. The golden ring had an emerald on it, shinning as green as Himeko's eyes would. I ignored that fact, though, back then, but now I truly regret it now...

If I remember correctly, after that incident with the almost-death-of-Himeko, I stored the ring in the case that came along with the ring when Atobe gave it to me...somewhere in this very house I was in right now...

"Well, there's no point in celebrating it anymore...since we're not together anymore..." I replied with emotionless eyes.

"I guess that's true..." Fuji agreed, his eyes narrowing with a bit of sorrow in them. "I'm sorry for bring these topics that hurt you, Saeki. I won't ever do it anymore."

Staring at my best friend, I nodded as a thank-you. After that, Fuji and I practically just hung out like good old friends we are through the day. Sadly, he wasn't able to stay for the night and left me. I tried my best to be happy, but it was so hard. My past just keeps hunting me every second...the past of the once happiness of mine.

A couple of days later since Fuji's visit, I found the ring's container. I sat on the bed, opening it, and saw the ring that held the glimmering emerald. Closing my eyes, I could remember all the times I've been with Atobe...I smiled sadly, knowing those times I had always cherished would never be alive anymore. Taking the ring out of its case and bringing close to my cheek, the coldness gave a nice feeling against my cheeks, especially since there were warm tears that were streaming down.

"Remember the time when you promised that you'll never make me cry tears of sorrow as long as you lived? I can...It was the time when we were in a fight that almost broke us apart. I cried so much, and you saw that and kissed me tenderly, promising that. You held me tightly then, your heart beating ever so smoothly," I said to myself, imagining Atobe sitting right next to me; his smile as fair as ever. "You did keep your word. Never did I cry sad tears when I was beside you. And now I still wish it was like that at this very moment...Oh, Atobe, I miss you so much."

I brought my knees up to my face and held my thighs against my chest, my head lying gently on my knees. As I stare out the window that showed the beautiful starry sky, I slowly brought my hand up and wore the emerald ring once again. It glimmered against the moonlight, so beautiful, so serene…like Himeko in a way. That's when a click came into my head. This beautiful ring needed to be with its rightful owner…the one perfect for it. Deciding that I would do it soon, I closed my eyes slightly, drifting away from reality into my dreams where happiness still existed.

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ennov - Sadly, I cannot assure a happy ending, but I could assure it will be a good ending…I think. :sweatdrops: And I'm keeping my promise…I already have the happy story of Atobe and Saeki planned out…Just got to type it up and put it up!

YurinaYamato - Oh, that's good! I finally wrote a story that made a person cried...(Is it a good thing?)

AsvelDudel - I suck at telling stories…You know that. Lol

LiTOSWTAZN - Saeki rebelling…lol! I can just see it happening! (Too bad Saeki's too in love with Atobe to do such a thing…and his physical condition isn't too good…well, in the story…)

Well, readers, please continue to read and review! It helps me a lot! Thanks!