Title: Realize
Fandom: POT/Tenipuri
Genre: General/Romance
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: Kevin/Ryoma
Type: Multi-part, 7/7
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Prince of Tennis.
Previous Chapter(s): http/ 7 - Final Lap
Time passed by in a flash of light; soon it was time for Ryoma to depart for the stadium. The two boys stared at one another for some time, before Ryoma broke the silence.
"Are you coming?"
"Aa..." Kevin responded neutrally.
The two boys picked up their bags full of equipment and started heading towards the direction of the Stadium, both traveling side by side in silence. Both of them seemed preoccupied with their thoughts, although occasionally, one would try to sneak glances at the other. It didn't take long for them to arrive at the stadium though; after all, it was merely fifteen minutes walking distance from the park to where the stadium was situated.
"I'll be heading over to the spectators' stand. I believe you need to report to the contestant room in about ten minutes time, right?" Kevin quirked an eyebrow in question.
"Aa... I guess I'll get going then..." Ryoma replied.
"Sure, I'll see you when the match's over..." Kevin smirked, before making a move to join the rest of the spectators at the stand.
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An hour later, Ryoma and Kevin were seen having lunch at a fast food restaurant near the stadium. Ryoma had emerged winner from the morning match, and would be able to proceed on to participate in the Semifinals.
Kevin was glad, but he felt dejected at the same time. After all, he knew it would be harder for him to catch up with Ryoma as time went on. There was no doubt that the other boy was stronger than him in tennis, as the match held previously between the Japan Junior Team and the America Junior Team was good enough to prove it.
He must have been caught spacing out, for he found Ryoma eyeing him strangely when he looked up from his tray of food. Feeling self conscious, he snapped.
"What?"
Ryoma said nothing but shook his head repeatedly, before muttering something under his breath. Kevin's eyes narrowed in suspicion, "What did you say?"
"Nothing..." Ryoma commented, biting nonchalantly into his burger.
Kevin eyed Ryoma for a while longer before giving up. The boy ended up recalling his earlier conversation with Ryoma. A frown settled on his face, as he wondered who might have been the one to capture Ryoma's heart. Unable to bear with the thought any longer, he decided to cut straight to the point and ask Ryoma for the answer.
"Ne, Ryoma..."
"What?"
"Why did you ask me that question earlier on?"
"Huh? What question?" Ryoma was bewildered, not understanding Kevin's query.
"That question on /Homosexuality/..." Kevin stated, with an obvious emphasis on the last word.
"Oh...that one..." Ryoma appeared to be blushing light, but Kevin couldn't be sure. After all, it could be due to the heat after the game. It was not as if it was a cool day.
"Yeah...that one."
Ryoma sighed, before muttering a soft but audible response. Kevin managed to hear it despite its soft volume, and he had to admit that he was caught between shock and bewilderment. He had not really expected Ryoma to answer his question, let alone admit having a crush on him. He wasn't even aware that Ryoma was actually observing his response, until he found Ryoma trying to escape his sight by leaving the table. Before he could even register his thoughts, his body reacted on its own accord.
He reached forward to stop Ryoma from leaving, only to have the latter stare at him with questioning eyes. Not knowing how to respond, he did the first logical thing which came to mind. He pulled Ryoma in for a kiss. It started out gently before developing into a full blown passionate one.
When they finally broke apart for air, both of them appeared flushed and out of breath. Whispering huskily into Ryoma's ear, Kevin smirked. "Does that answer your question?"
Words failed Ryoma as he tried to speak, and after several attempts, he gave up on the idea of answering and settled for a nod of his head instead. Kevin smirked in satisfaction before pulling the smaller boy in for another session of kissing. True, Ryoma was indeed stronger on tennis court, but Kevin was definitely the dominating one in their relationship.
Owari
Author's notes: Yeah! It's the end, I know it's kinda rushed and well... disoriented... but well...this is what you get when your muses are not being cooperative with you... Yeah, I'm finally done for this fic XDDDD I hope this is satisfying for all of you readers out there.