Fandom: Tenipuri/POT
Genre: General/Romance
Rating: PG-13
Type: Multi-part, Chapter 7/8
Pairings: Oshitari/Eiji
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Prince of Tennis.
Author's notes: Sorry for the wait, this is the chapter 7...you guys had been waiting for.
Chapter 7
One week after Kikumaru Eiji had recovered from his flu, the latter found himself in yet another dreadful situation, one that involved one crafty tensai from the rival school, Hyoutei Gakuen.
/Oh god, of all times to be caught in such a situation, why must it be now.../ Eiji wailed desperately in his mind.
His eyes flickered between his parents' questioning gazes; his sister's curious expression, and the culprit behind his current predicament. He was torn between embarrassment, anxiety and mild irritation. He was embarrassed at being caught in such a compromising position with one very smug looking Oshitari Yuushi, whom he still hadn't acknowledged fully as his lover. How he ever ended up in bed with the latter, almost naked and blushing beet red; he had no idea.
His family members had chosen to enter his room at that point of time, catching them unaware and in this compromising situation. Anxiety seized his heart as soon as he met his parents' questioning looks. He wondered what they were thinking of him, and what they would say should they ever discover their son's sexual inclinations towards his own gender. Yet, at the same time, he was irritated by Oshitari's blatantly open display of affection.
Despite having both his parents and his sister around, Oshitari was still unfazed and was currently whispering seductive words into his ears; words that would have caused him to blush crimson if he were not so nervous.
He glances between them nervously, not knowing how to react. Yet, he knew that it would do him no good if all he did was to remain silent, and so glancing between them warily, Eiji took a deep breath and spoke.
"Excuse me, but could you guys excuse me for a moment?"
For a while, his parents thought of saying something else; but the sight of Eiji's pleading eyes, they relented and nodded in agreement. Then they left the room to grant the two boys some privacy.
Heaving himself off the bed, Eiji proceeded on to dress himself properly. Ignoring Oshitari's silent but questioning gaze staring at the back of his head. As if sensing his reluctance to face him, Oshitari attempted to speak only to have Eiji silencing him with a glance.
"Eiji..." Oshitari frowned.
"Oshitari Yuushi, shut up and listen to me for once." Eiji took a deep breath, and looked the latter in the eye. "To be honest, I had no idea what feelings I have for you... However, if there's anything I'm certain ... it's the fact that you're constantly on my mind. Regardless of my efforts rid you from my mind... nothing I tried worked. I guess that says something about us, doesn't it?"
For a while there was silence, as Eiji frowned; trying to re-organize his thoughts. "Anyway, I guess I should still explain our actions to my parents. I'm not asking much from you, as they are my parents hence I have the responsibility of dealing with them. All I'm asking from you is for you to stay by my side and give me courage and moral support... is that possible?"
Silence...
Oshitari chuckled.
"Eh?" Eiji blinked stupidly at the sight of Oshitari Yuushi having trouble hiding his amusement.
It took the latter sometime before regaining control of his laughter. As soon as Oshitari managed to calm himself down, he eyed Eiji calmly and said.
"Eiji, don't fret. I won't leave you alone to deal with your family. It was partly my fault that you had to now explain yourself to them, isn't it?"
"Yes... but..."
"No 'buts', Eiji... I had told you once, and I'm going to say it again now. Eiji, do not worry about it. I will never leave you."
"Why?"
Oshitari smirked. "I think you know..."
With that said, he strolled out of the room, towards the living room where he knew Eiji's parents were awaiting them. Behind him, Eiji was left staring blankly after his back; astonishment written all over the latter's face.
to be continued
date started: 28/01/06
date completed: 28/01/06
date revised: 04/04/06
Coming up next in the last chapter: 'The Confrontation'
Will they be able to persuade Eiji's parents of allowing them to stay together, or will they be forced apart? Find out in the next chapter...