WHAT DO WE MEAN TO EACH OTHER
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Chapter 05: The Deal
"I have to excuse myself for now," Tezuka said. He stood and grab his bag. "Are you really going to leave? You have barely drank your coffee," answered Fuji.
Tezuka stared at Fuji then at Shiraishi. Somehow he felt weird. Am I jealous? but he dismissed the thought almost instantly.
"Just tell me the truth. Is my presence uncomfortable to you? I can understand this since we are rivals in the semi-final round," Shiraishi taunted.
"Yes we're rivals," Tezuka paused "but that doesn't make us enemies."
Fuji smiled. He's being serious again, yet he doesn't want to admit it but that made him admire Tezuka even more much to his own dismay. Cut it of Fuji, you made a promise to yourself. In the end, all he could manage to say is "well take care of yourself. The bus stop is just around the corner."
"I have to admit that I'm impressed by your professionalism towards tennis and how you set the line between it and personal matters," Shiraishi answered. I understand why Seigaku admires you.
"I'm leaving now. Enjoy the rest of the day," he looked at Fuji once more, and take care too, Fuji.
Fuji watched until Tezuka's back disappeared from the view.
Intentionally Shiraishi watched Fuji with a keen eye before breaking the ice. "How long are you going to stare at his back?" he asked.
"What are you saying?" Fuji answered. He was taken aback but his tone did not show it.
"Don't lie to me," he paused at least admit that you love him. "When I watched you play for the first time, I was totally amazed. You are really skilled in your genre. But there is one thing that differentiates you from the other tennis players."
"And what is it?"
"You won't believe it but I cannot put it in words, I mean I cannot find the right term for it. I'm still having trouble about it," he answered.
"You're not in love with me are you?" Fuji asked knowingly saving the pain for Shiraishi.
Shiraishi fell silent for a while then a smile reappeared in his face. "You truly amazed me. I did not know that you are that straightforward. I have been following and studying your every move and actions. I also tried predicting your next move or your stand on a particular issue but I must confess I totally overlooked your frankness," he stated. Unless you're hiding it on a purpose.
"Yes I am straightforward but only around people whom I am comfortable with."
"You're saying that.."
"And instead of asking you, I should have said that I know that you are in love at me as well," he smiled.
Shiraishi blushed, "am I that easily read?"
Fuji sip his coffee and rested his back on the chair, "I did not know until you confirmed it."
Shiraishi laughed, "actually you got me on that one. Are you really that aggressive?" he asked now totally locking his eyes to him.
"Try me," Fuji answered. He bit his lower lips seductively.
"It's a deal then," he answered. He put a couple of yen at the table and grabs his bag. Fuji clearly understood what it meant and did the same.
"You know what, I have been wanting to try this place," Shiraishi answered.
