(Tennis no Oujisama doesn't belong to us, but to Konomi Takeshi, a god in his own right.)

What I Want For Christmas - Akutsu's and Taka Story

By Freedom Aozu

"F-Fuji? Is it alright if I can speak to you for a moment?"

Tezuka nodded. "I'll go wait at the front gate for you," he said before turning and walking away.

Kawamura Takashi could feel sweat rolling down his face, even though he had just taken a shower. He was so nervous... "Fuji, I heard from Kikumaru, Echizen, and Kaido that you had helped them with their Christmas presents, and I was wondering if.…"

Fuji smiled softly and placed a hand on Taka's arm in a comforting gesture. "You want my help in giving the one you care about a special Christmas gift, don't you?" he asked, trying to make it easier on the shy young man.

"I'll be more than happy to help you out. Who's the lucky girl?"

Taka felt his face flush. "G-gomen..." he murmured softly. "It's not a girl..."

Fuji felt one of his eyes open slightly in surprise. He hadn't been expecting that. After all, Taka always seemed like the real straight guy of their team. "Oh, my mistake. Then who's the lucky boy?"

"Um... you know him..." Taka said, wishing he could fall in the cracks under his feet.

Fuji smiled, giving his arm a reassuring squeeze. "Oh? If you don't want to tell me you don't have to."

"N-no... you probably wouldn't be able to help me much if you didn't know. He... he's hard to handle sometimes..."

Fuji's mind went over every male he knew who was hard to handle, but he couldn't think of any that would be good with Taka. "Well, then I guess you should tell me his name."

"He..." Taka coughed softly and looked down, his face a bright red by now. "He's Akutsu Jin... from Yamabuki..." he whispered.

Both of Fuji's eyes shot open in shock and surprise. Out of everyone he had thought about, Akutsu hadn't been one of them. "A... Akutsu?" he stuttered, his eyes blinking.

"Well, you certainly shoot for the most difficult there is, don't you..."

Taka slowly looked up, his cheeks tinted still with pink. "What do you think I should do?" he asked softly. "Akutsu has his bad side, but really, he's a nice guy..."

Fuji sighed. "Hm, well I don't think traditional will work. Maybe bashing him over the head and tying him up might work. But it would make for a rather difficult confession time." He thought it over, one hand coming up to his chin.

"I don't know. Perhaps invite him over to your families sushi restaurant and treat him to a meal there, just the two of you."

"He-he does like how I make sushi..." Taka stammered, smiling slightly.

Fuji grinned. "Well, there you go. There's your entrance to telling him how you feel. Just make certain it's just the two of you... because I doubt he'd really listen if it was more than you two."

"H-hai. Thank you for helping me, Fuji." Taka was all smiles now, more sure of himself. "I really hope he feels the same way." Bowing slightly, Taka turned and hurried home so he could call Akutsu and invite him over for sushi.

Fuji smiled and went to meet Tezuka, all the while, laughing to himself. Now that was one relationship that he would love to watch happen.

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Taka moved around the restaurant with ease of having been there for so long. He made certain the table was perfectly set up and all the ingredients he would need were fresh. All the while, he was thinking about what he was about to do.

He had come to care about Akutsu for a long time. Yet it seemed that there was never going to be a chance for them, seeing as Akutsu was always so... so... rude when around others. With Fuji's help, Taka hoped to be able to let the other know he cared, and manage to save what they had. Even if all it turned out to be was friendship.

The bell above the door was heard, and footsteps on the floor. "Kawamura, where the hell are you?" a pissed off voice was heard, as if he expected the other to be there to greet him.

Taka swallowed, unable to miss how nice he was dressed. He began prepping the rice and seaweed for making the sushi rolls, and then he smiled nervously.

"W-what can I m-make for you?" he asked, his voice stuttering a little.

"First things first. So tell me Kawamura, what's with calling me over, and for your sushi no less?" Akutsu asked, his gold eyes staring at Taka with a strange intensity. "What have I done to earn the honor?"

His cheeks heated even more and he looked away. "S-sushi first... a-answers afterward."

Akutsu smirked. So this was how Taka was going to play... "Alright. Eel roll please, and some tempura shrimp maki roll."

Taka nodded, beginning to make what Akutsu asked for. He deftly cut up what he was to use and rolled the sushi perfectly by hand. Once he was done, he made his own, before bringing both plates out and setting down Akutsu's plate in front of him. He then settled in across from him.

Picking up his chopsticks, Akutsu picked up the maki roll and took a bite. "Hmm... you're really going to be a good sushi chef Kawamura," he murmured after chewing for a moment and swallowing.

Taka flushed at the comment. "T-thank you, Akutsu. I-I've been working on i-it."

"It shows. You're better than your father."

Taka couldn't hold back the deep flush that crossed his cheeks at those words. He looked away, at a loss for words. He really couldn't say anything to that.

"Hey Kawamura, why suddenly quiet?" Akutsu asked as he drank some of his tea, trying hard not to laugh. It was so much fun to embarrass the other.

Taka swallowed. He knew it was now or never, but he wasn't certain he could do it. "W-well... there's something I've b-been meaning to t-tell you."

"Oh?" Akutsu looked at the other from over his tea cup. "What about?"

He turned even brighter red before looking down to play with his napkin. "W-well... I w-wanted... to t-tell you... that I... I-I like you," his words were soft, very low.

Oh this was just sweet. Akutsu knew he was going to enjoy this. "I'm sorry, but I didn't quite hear that Kawamura," he nearly purred, putting his foot under the bar of the bar seat and slowly pulled him closer so not to alert him.

Taka's face was soon awash with red color and he was certain his face looked like a tomatoe. "I-I-I said t-that I l-l-like you," he murmured.

"Like me? In what way? Like me as a friend, or something more?" Akutsu asked, his voice sensually low and brushing over Taka like a wave.

Taka shivered at that voice and looked away. This was torture, but he had to tell him. He swallowed and looked at him. "I-I-I love you..."

Akutsu blinked, leaning back slightly. Now THAT... was unexpected. "You love me?" he repeated, not really believing he heard right.

He turned red and he wanted to turn and just leave. This was ridiculous. He should go before it got worse. "T-that's what I s-said."

"But... but why?"

Taka looked away, before moving to gather up the empty dishes. "T-there doesn't have t-to be a r-reason. I-i just do."

"You... you idiot..." Akutsu fists clenched slightly. "You IDIOT!" He stood up angrily, the stool falling over and hitting the floor with a clang. "Why me? Why me when you can do so much better!"

Taka flinched even as a bit of spark lit his eyes. Even without the tennis racket, he could get worked up if he was pushed hard enough. And while it had taken guts to tell Akutsu how he felt, he had no right to say that to him.

"Y-you have no right to s-say that!" Taka came back with. "I'll l-love whom I l-love! I'm sorry if you d-don't like t-that!"

"WHO SAID I DIDN"T LIKE IT!" Akutsu started to advance on the other, making Taka back up. "Did I say anything on the level that I didn't like it?" he asked, growling.

Taka swallowed, stopping short when his back was pressed up against the wall. "N-n-n-no, b-but you were u-upset that I-I l-loved you!"

"Because I know you can do better than me!" Slamming a hand right next to Taka's head, he looked into the other's eyes for a moment before looking away. "Teh, I don't deserve someone like you..."

Taka's eyes widened, but he couldn't think of anything to say to that. So instead of relying on words, which he failed at so many times, he leaned in and managed to brush his lips shyly across Akutsu's.

Akustu felt his body clench and he pulled away slightly. "Taka, don't..." he whispered, his eyes darker than before. "If we start this... I won't stop..."

Taka looked up at him, certain this was what he wanted more than anything else in his life. "T-then, don't s-stop," he whispered, leaning in a little closer. "I love you, Jin. I-I only want to b-be with you."

Cupping the back of Taka's head, Akutsu let out a low growl. "Then I'm not holding back," he said before taking the other into a bruising, possessive kiss.

Taka gasped into Akutsu's mouth, moaning softly. Yet he leaned in closer, wanting to meet him kiss for kiss. He brought his arms up around the other boys waist, his lips parting.

Letting out another low growl, Akutsu thrust his tongue into Taka's mouth, tasting and quickly taking control of the other. He wrapped his tongue around Taka's, his leg going in between his thighs and pressing against his arousal.

Taka gasped deeply, arching up against the leg pressed between his thighs. He meet Akutsu's tongue thrust for thrust, enjoying the taste and the passion he could taste in that kiss. It was something he had wanted for so long.

"Mmm..." Breaking the kiss, Akutsu moved to the side of Taka's neck. "So eager, aren't we Taka..."

He shivered at the sound of his name coming from lips that had so recently ravished his own. "Should I want to wait?" he asked, feeling a little more confident with Akutsu in his arms, his body pressed against his own.

'Hmm... but what will your friends think?" Akutsu nipped Taka's neck, proceeding to leave a mark on his new lover.

He whimpered softly, his head falling back to give him better access to it. "If they know it's love, they will have to accept it, as I accept their own relationships."

"They won't have a choice but to accept it. You're mine now, and I'm never going to let you go." Kissing Taka again for a moment, he pulled away completely. "Upstairs. Now."

Taka felt his knees go weak at the commanding tone and without another word, he did as Akutsu ordered. Once in his room, he turned to make certain the other boy was following.

Akutsu walked into the bedroom behind him and closed the door, locking it so no one could disturb them. Seeing a chair next to the door, he pulled it to the middle of the room and sat down. "Strip for me," Akustu said, his voice still commanding, as he crossed his arms and watched the other.

Taka turned beet red, blushing from head to toe, he was certain. Slowly, he began to strip. It was slow and jerky at first, but then Taka began to get a little confident at the heated gaze he was getting from the blond. Once he was stripped entirely, his hands clenched at his sides to keep from cupping himself, he looked at Akutsu, awaiting his next order.

"As I thought. You keep yourself in beautiful shape..." Akutsu stared at him for a moment before looking into his eyes. "Lay on the bed. Spread your legs for me. I want to see all of you."

Taka swallowed, looking away. He slowly moved over and did as he was ordered. Once he was laying on the bed, his legs spread wide, he looked pleadingly at Akutsu. He didn't like feeling vulnerable all by himself. He was certain his whole body was red in embarrassment.

"Do it Taka," Akutsu voice was soft, but it had a warning tone to it. "You're mine, and I want to see all of you."

He nodded and spread his legs as far as they could go. Once he was fully open to Akutsu's gaze, his whole body so red it felt like it was on fire, he licked his lips. "Please..." he whimpered, wanting him over with him. Being alone was so embarrassing.

"Why are you so embarrassed Taka?" Akutsu murmured. "You shouldn't be."

"I-It's because I'm a-all alone," he managed to stammer out.

"You're not alone. I'm right here." Akutsu continued to stare at Taka. "You wanted this, but you should know by now, we play by my rules."

He nodded, the flush slowly fading. "Yes, I know. I j-just... want you too..."

"You will, but first... I want to see you touch yourself."

His blush came back full force, but he slowly reached a hand down his chest, trailing it over a nipple and down further. He casually trailed over his flat stomach and over his hips. Finally he passed it over his thighs before meeting his arousal. He stroked a finger lightly over it, before taking it in a firm grasp and beginning to stroke it up and down. Small gasps and moans fell from his lips, all the while, his eyes never left Akutsu's.

Standing up, his eyes not leaving the beautiful sight before him. Slowly he began to take his own clothes off, revealing a body that would make anyone swoon. "Don't stop, Takashi. I want to see you at the brink of pleasure."

Taka's pants and moans soon sped up. His eyes glazing over with passion. He wanted to touch the delectable skin that was being revealed, but he knew he couldn't. Instead, he continued to stroke himself, imagining it was Akutsu's hands on his length.

The pace picked up. Taka's moans grew louder. His pleasure increasing just by pictureing the handsome man standing before him as the one doing those things to him. If he kept this up, he lose it soon, even though he knew it wasn't actually him rubbing him. "J-Jin," he gasped out, his pleasure being heightened just by whispering his name.

"That's enough..." Akutsu got on the bed and took Taka's hand away, moving that and the other one over his head and holding them firm.

Taka panted softly, a soft sheen of sweat on his body. He felt hot and a little painful. His length was straining for release, for a kind touch, for anything. "J-Jin... please..." he begged, trying to lift his body for some form of contact with the other boy.

"Taka..." Akutsu let out a soft groan before kissing him again. "We need something so I don't hurt you..."

He nodded, understanding what he was talking about. "L-lotion, top d-drawer." he commented, his body so turned on he had no control over it.

Letting go of the other's hands, Akutsu reached over and opened the drawer and pulled out the lotion. Pouring some onto his fingers, Akutsu reached down and began to slowly tease Taka's opening before pushing a finger inside. "Tell me if this hurts."

His eyes drifted shut. His body was a well trained machine, and each muscle was able to relax on command. Sighing, he relaxed, not wanting to feel any pain that would ruin the enjoyment of the moment. "O-okay," he murmured, slowly arching up to take more of the finger.

Akutsu smiled slightly, gently working the finger in. "So eager, aren't we?"

"B-Been dreaming of t-this for a l-long time," he answered honestly, his body seemed to move with each inward thrust to meet the finger.

"Still can't believe you want me..." Akutsu murmured as he worked another finger in.

He gasped, the feeling of being widened and stretched making him feel something new. Yet he smiled, a hand coming up to gently caress Akutsu's cheek. "I c-can't believe you w-want me back."

"And why is that so hard to believe that I would want you?" Akutsu asked, looking down at the other.

Taka looked up at him, his eyes wide. "B-because you're s-so h-handsome. Y-you could've have a-anyone you want."

"Could've? Teh. Even if that were true, the only person that STILL would've gotten my attention would have been you Taka," Akutsu said, his eyes softening for the first time to the other. "You're the only one that saw me for who I really was. You didn't give up on me, and that's what I'm thankful for the most..." He curved his fingers slightly, hitting a spot deep inside the other.

Taka couldn't answer as he suddenly arched up off the bed, a soft cry of pleasure falling from his lips. He saw stars behind his eyes and he knew the bliss that washed over his body was unlike anything he had ever felt before.

Akutsu continued to brush against the spot as he entered a third finger, making sure Taka was fully stretched. "Taka..." he murmured, leaning over and making another mark on his neck.

Taka cried out each time he was made to see stars. He arched closer his eyes closed to the pleasure. "J-Jin... please... I-I-I need... more..."

"What Taka?" Akutsu asked the other softly, nipping his neck as he moved the fingers in and out of him faster. "Tell me exactly what you want me to do."

Taka moaned and gave small, keening cries before opening his eyes and looked directly at Akutsu. "I-I need you inside me... you're m-member... not your... Fingers…"

Akutsu continued to nip at Taka's neck as he pulled his fingers out, pouring some lotion over his cock and coating it before pressing the tip against Taka's opening. After a moment, he slowly slid inside.

Taka gasped, his eyes opening in surprise as he felt Akutsu enter him. Feeling him pushing deeply inside, he moaned, wrapping his legs around his waist and his arms around his neck. "Oh! More... please more..."

Groaning softly, Akutsu gripped the pillow next to Taka's head as he continued to push inside. "Gods... Taka... you're so tight..."

Taka smiled, leaning in close to lick at Akutsu's ear. Just like when having a tennis racket in his hands, having Akutsu in his arms gave him a confidence he never showed before. "Of course. I've been saving myself for you," he whispered, before nipping at the sensitive lobe.

Akutsu let out a loud groan, pulling out slightly before thrusting back in. "Taka..." he murmured as he settled into a steady thrust.

Taka groaned, purring into Akutsu's ear with every inward thrust. As the blond pulled out, Taka would take the time to lap at the inner shell of his ear.

Akutsu started to lose himself. He thrust faster into Taka, his hand moving to tangle itself into his hair. After a moment, he lifted Taka up until he was sitting straight up, their chests pressed against one another. "Move Taka," he ordered, thrusting up into his body, nipping his neck again.

He groaned, holding him close before beginning to move. Taka moved with him, feeling his body grow tighter and tighter with need. "Jin, please... I need you... harder..."

The other growled as his hands moved down to cup his ass and squeezed once before thrusting hard into him. "Taka!"

"I'm... close..." he gasped out, taking all of his friend and now lover and giving all of himself. Passionate cries fell from his lips and his body glistened with sweat.

"Then... come for me... Taka!" Akutsu thrust up into Taka once more, biting his neck hard. 'Mine...' Akutsu thought to himself, his fingers tightening in the other's hair slightly. 'He's finally mine...'

Taka couldn't wait any longer. He cried out, his voice echoing off the walls. He then let go, his length twitching as he came all over his lover's and his own stomach. "JIN!" he yelled, passion filling his voice as his passage tightened around his lovers own length.

Akutsu groaned as he he came hard into Taka's ass, pulling the other close to him, shaking from the aftermath. "Taka..." he said into his lover's ear, and then he softly whispered three words that made tears well up in the other's eyes.

Taka's eyes widened at the whispered words, and he clung to Akutsu. After a moment, he sniffled and leaned in close to his ear. "Please... say them again, Jin."

"I love you, Kawamura Takeshi," he repeated, his voice his soft. "Thank you, for the best Christmas present I've ever gotten."

Taka's eyes did fill up then, tears spilling down his cheeks. "I love you too, Akutsu Jin. And I'm glad you loved it."

Akutsu snorted, but smiled slightly. "Now don't get all weepy on me Kawamura. You know what I use to do to you when you cried?"

He ducked his head. "I... I'm sorry. I'm just... happy."

"Baka. I was only messing with you." Lifting a hand, Akutsu traced a bite on his neck. "You're going to be wearing turtlenecks for awhile, sorry," he said, though he didn't sound sorry at all.

Taka smiled softly, looking at him. "It's ok. I don't mind."

A smirk appeared on Akutsu's face as he slowly pulled out of the other. Laying Taka back against the bed, Akutsu laid next to him, pulling him close, still playing with the marks on his neck. "Oh? Then that means I can mark you whenever I want eh?"

Taka smiled softly. "Sure. I like being marked as yours."

"Heh..." Kissing the other for a moment, Akutsu closed his eyes. "Get some sleep. I'm not going to wake your ass up in the morning."

He smiled and turned to snuggle in against his lover and best friend. "I know... I'll wake you up instead."

Akutsu didn't reply, as he was already asleep, his snoring soft and light.

Taka grinned and kissed his lover softly, before settling in to sleep as well.

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"Fuji... Nya! Fuji!"

Fuji looked over, a satisfied smile on his lips. "I'm good. Yet another satisfied couple," he murmured, looking toward the front gate.

Ryoma, drinking a Fanta, looked over where Fuji was and choked, dropping the grape drink and started to cough.

"Ochibi!" Eiji looked over as well and his eyes nearly bugged out. "NYA! Fuji, you got Taka-san and AKUTSU together!"

Fuji smiled brightly. "Yep, isn't it wonderful?"

Taka looked up, a worried look in his eyes as he noticed how nervous Ryoma got when he looked this way. Even as he gave Akutsu a soft kiss in parting. "T-thank you, J-Jin, you didn't have to walk me to s-school."

Akutsu smirked slightly. "Yeah, well, you know it was on the way. Since I'm here, I should go say hi to Echizen..." He started to walk towards the group.

Taka reached out, wrapping his arms around Akutsu's arm. The second he did, his eyes took on a wicked glint. "Torment Echizen and I promise you there'll be no sex for a month."

Akutsu blinked before looking away in annoyance. "Shit… You know how to play dirty Takashi…"

He smiled sweetly, before kissing him once more. "I learned from the best, Jin."

Akutsu snorted but kissed the other back. "Heh, at least I know you can stick up for yourself."

He let go of him, his expression becoming shy. "M-most of the t-time, a-anyway."

Akutsu smiled to himself. He knew Taka could take care of himself well enough. Even though he was soft spoken and friendly, his personality could change on a dime, if a friend or love one was in trouble.

"Anyway, I gotta get going. Sengoku and Dan will ride my ass if I'm late for practice." Pulling Taka close, Akutsu gave the other a breath stopping kiss for a moment before letting go. "See you tonight... Taka." He smirked before turning and walking down the sidewalk.

Taka flushed, before waving and turning back to his friends. His cheeks reddened even more when Fuji whistled.

"Looks like it went well, Taka," Fuji said, smiling softly. Taka only nodded, still red.

Eiji looked like he was still in shock. Ryoma, who had finally calmed down, looked at Taka. "Kawamura-senpai."

Taka looked at Ryoma, his eyes worried. "W-what?"

Fuji looked at both of them. "Are you two going to belittle Taka the same joy you two have found?"

Ignoring the Tensai, Ryoma continued to look at Taka. "I'm glad you found someone that made you happy," was all he said before turning and walking away, wondering if he could find another grape Fanta.

"Nya! Ochibi, wait up!" Eiji started running after the Freshman but turned to look at Taka and grinned. "Ne, Taka-san! Like Ochibi said, congratulation on finding someone!"

Taka smiled softly at those words, before looking at Fuji. "T-thank you. Even t-though your words weren't n-needed."

Fuji grinned before putting a hand on Taka's shoulder. "Don't worry about it. I'm just glad your Christmas present went well."

Taka didn't answer, seeing as he was flushed too red to even be able to form a reply.

Fuji smiled at that action and walked off toward classes with Taka. His smile wider than ever as he debated on what he should do for the next poor man to come ask for his aid.

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(Hoi hoi! What did you all think? For you Akutsu/Taka fans, please be nice. This is our first one, so it might not be COMPLETELY in character, but we tried! Email us or write a review and let us know what you think! Thank you for reading!)

Finished December 23, 2005