Chapter 2

Everyone was whispering and staring whenever Ryoma and his friends went by. All four of them had the same question on their mind. 'What the hell was everyone's fucking problem?' they all thought furiously. If they had something to say, they should say it to their face. Then at afternoon practice, Tezuka dismissed practice early and insisted that Ryoma would talk to him after. Ryoma's friends (Sam, Trey, and Natashi) decided to wait up for him, and so did Momoshiro. "So, how long have you known our best friend?" Trey asked Momo. Momo shrugged. "Not as long as you have." Momo answered.

Sam had no expression on her face. "You know, me and Ryoma aren't dating. He's yours for the taking. And you better act fast. You might not know when the unexpected will happen." Sam said. Momo looked as if he was going to do a face fault. WHAT AN ICE BREAKER! Natashi giggled. "I agree, after all, Ryoma was raised in America. All kids in America already know their sexual preference by the time their 8! Plus he isn't straight you know." Natashi said. "Um… you shouldn't blurt out Ryoma's secrets like that." Momo said. "We know, but we think your right for our best friend. You seem to really care about him. Even if he does act like an iceberg. Like Sam here. And if Natashi and Sam can have a happy relationship, then certainly you and Ryoma can." Trey said.

This felt nice to hear for Momo. Knowing that Echizen's friends supported him.

TEZUKA AND RYOMA'S CONVERSATION

"Echizen, I heard from someone that they saw you smoking. This person is not one to lie about that sort of stuff. I never thought I had to deal with this with you. What if Ryuzaki-sensei found out about this? You'd be kicked out of the tennis team. I think those friends of yours are the cause of this, and- "Look buchou! My friends didn't do anything! They're the best thing to ever have happened to me! So just back off! I have my own life you know. I'm not just meant to be your 'pillar'!" Ryoma argued. Then Ryoma stomped off in anger.

Fuji came out of his hiding spot. "That went badly, didn't it Zuka-kun?" Shusuke said. Kunimitsu sighed. "Very Fuji," Tezuka said. "Poor boy's just confused. Those people are a bad influence. I want them in separate classes, unable to keep contact with each other during school, and everything. Trey gave him that cigarette, and he acted as if it was a normal thing. Those are bad signs Zuka-kun." Fuji said as he wrapped his arms around his boyfriend's waist. "Why did you get so involved?" Tezuka asked and hugged Fuji. Fuji then whispered in his ear, "He's now become part of the family. I'll be just as protective about his well being as much as Yuta's. I can't help it. Sometimes even I think I'm insane." Fuji said before he and Kunimitsu shared a soft kiss. "You're not insane, just love too much." Tezuka said.

BACK TO RYOMA

How can they judge his friends like that? His friends were great! They were always there for him. Where was the Seigaku club when- OKAY! Let's not go there again. When he got outside, he ignored his friends and kept stomping angrily home. Sam, Trey, Natashi, and Momo walked after him, unaware of what was going on. "Ryoma! Wait up," Trey called out. Ryoma didn't turn, he only walked faster. Momo was shocked at how Ryoma was acting. What could have they talked about that upset Ryoma so much? "Echizen, why are you doing this?" Momo asked desperately. Ryoma turned with his eyes a molten amber. "Tezuka-buchou can fuck himself for all I care! He can't talk trash about my friends! I won't hear it!" Ryoma yelled.

Okay, now this just made this even more confusing. Sam fast walked up to him and slapped Ryoma in the face. Ryoma fell on inpact and glared at Sam. "Samantha, you bitch!" Ryoma shouted. Sam just stood there. "You're acting like a dumbass, you know that?" Sam asked sarcasticly. Ryoma was silent. Sam was on the verge of tears. "You know, just because people want to help you, doesn't mean you can throw them aside. We love you brat. They're right about us you know, we're bums. You're too good for us." Sam said, before a single tear ran down her cheek. Momo looks confused. What was going on! Even Natashi knew, and she practically knows nothing. Though he had to wait and observe until he figured out what was going on.

Sam helped Ryoma up and patted him on the shoulder. "Sorry man, but you have to understand. We all just want the best for you, that's all." Sam said. Trey smirked. "Yo Ryoma, your sempai has something he'd like to say." Trey reminded. Momo blushed. NOW! "Um... Echizen, I... IloveyousinceImetyou!" Momo said. To most people, that would be a bunch of jibberish, but Ryoma understood what he said. "You like me...?" Ryoma asked. The boy smiled. Ryoma walked up to him and said, "It's about time,", and crushed their lips against each other.

The three friends left, leaving the two to have some privacy.

SAM, NATASHI, AND TREY

Trey sighed and had a sad look on his face. "What's wrong Trey?" Natashi asked. "I don't know, it just- It just seems that everyboy has somebody, but me." Trey said. "Why don't you ask that guy you thought was cute, out? What's his name... Taka, right? I think that's what everyone calls him." Sam said. Trey blushed. "What would a 8th grader want to date me? Especially one that hot!" Trey asked furiously, blushing even more. Natashi and Sam sighed (1) and groaned at the same time. Why was this guy so dumb? Honest, why? "Have you ever thought that maybe you are one the hottest guys, like... EVER! Even Ryoma thinks you look sexy, hell, you make me want to turn straight. And that takes a lot to do that." Sam said. Natashi playfully slapped Sam on the shoulder.

"You better not turn straight. I would never forgive you." Natashi giggled. Both girls kissed sweetly, making Trey a little jealous. He wa always the supporter, never the one that needed support.

He needed some time by himself too...

RYOMA AND MOMO

"Am I the only one that doesn't know what's going on?" Momo asked. Ryoma shrugged. "About us?" Ryoma asked. "About everything. What did you and Tezuka talk about? How long have you liked me?" Momo started. Ryoma sighed. "I don't know when I started having feelings for you Momo-sempai. But I have for quite a while. Right now, I would rather not talk about what happened between me and buchou. At least, not yet." Ryoma said. Momo was satisfied with these answers. "It's okay Echizen, you can tell me when you are ready." Momo said reassuringly. Ryoma hugged Momo tight. "Really?" Ryoma asked against Takeshi's chest. "Yes, really," Momo said.

Ryoma felt so much better. 'I bet Tashi, Sam, and Trey planned this all along. Those idiots,' Ryoma thought. But that was okay, it was just nice to be close to Momo right now. Safe in his arms. "Come on Ryoma, your parents must be worried. Lets take you home," Momo said...

SOMEWHERE IN TOWN

Trey was really depressed. Was Sam right? Was he just being shy? Maybe he did need to take a chance. After all, life without risks is a horrible way to spend your life. Before the red haired boy new it, he was in front of Kawamaru's sushi restaurant. Sengoku from Yamabuki was coming out and spotted him. "Hello," Trey said, trying to be polite. Sengoku noticed the boy right away, the twelve-year-old's red hair reminded him of the speed demon of Fudomine. "Hey kawaii, what's your name?" Sengoku asked, trying to sound seductive. Trey laughed, thinking the older boy was joking.

"The name's Rishard, Rishard Trey. You are?" Trey asked, curious about the seemingly friendly stranger. He almost forgot that the japanese say the last name first. "Kiyosumi Sengoku, I'm a regular on the Yamabuki tennis team." Sengoku said. Trey smiled. He's a tennis player just like Ryoma, and that hot guy Taka... "A tennis player huh? My best friend Echizen Ryoma is one too," Trey said in a slightly bragging tone. 'Interesting, he's Echizen's friend huh?' Kiyosumi thought. "So you know Ryoma huh? You know, you seem like a cool person. How about a date sometime. Say Sunday at 7:00 pm at this restaurant?" Kiyosumi asked. Trey on the inside felt excited. "Sure, I'd like that," Trey said.

Too bad Trey didn't know Takashi Kawamaru's last name...

CHAPTER 2 OVER

Me: THAT WAS SHORT!

Ryoma: ... That was odd.

Trey: Why do I seem so sad? -pouts-

Eiji: Why aren't I and Oishi in the story?

Me: You guy's are in chapter 3, after all I can never forget one of my most favorite couples!

Inui: -has evil smirk- And us? -points at him and Kaidoh-

Me: -sigh- I love you too! God, it's hard to love so many pairings. Isn't it Tashi?

Natashi: Yes is it! Yes, I'm a cheerleader people! And damn proud of it!

Sam: I'm really her girlfriend... though I sometimes wonder why...

Me: -sigh- They're fighting again... honestly, they act like they are married.

Trey: But they are a cute couple. Aren't they?

Me: Yeah... boy! Tezuka acted WAY out of character! Oooo! What's Ryoma's big secret? What happened in America that was so bad that Ryoma got so angry at Tezuka Kunimitsu!

Everyone: Bye, and we hope you enjoyed this chapter!