Hi minna!

I'm sorry CaveInimicum, I do not intend to make it an OT6 (despite fangirling over it)… However, I will make Tezuka a jealous wreck because I like it that way =))) I'm not going for an OT6 because I believe that I do not have the ability to write it yet XD But I am really happy that you're enjoying my ff so far :D As for POVs, for now, I'm going to stick with third PoV but I'll try to find a perfect opportunity for a first PoV comeback :)

WARNING: EXTREME OOC

I couldn't think of any title so forgive the crappiness xD

Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis or any of its characters and most of the songs (only the plot and Hikari xD)

Enjoy!

~Sightless Melody~

Recap:

"The other?" Quietly dismissing the first option. Fuji gave the envelope back to Tezuka then looked him straight in the eye, "Echizen Ryoma."

Tezuka stared at his companion as though he had said something in Latin. He didn't know why Fuji would suggest Echizen. True, he wanted to work with the boy and would eventually talk with Fuji about him but he had not anticipated that his friend would initiate the conversation. Fuji, on the other hand, looked at his friend with worry. He seems to be frozen most of the time these two days. Fuji believes that Tezuka had not realized how deep his attraction towards Echizen is. The reason why he still doesn't know why he can't give the song to anyone else. Fuji had known that unconsciously, this bespectacled man wrote a song not inspired BY but rather FOR Echizen. For Fuji, Tezuka is still caught up with his passion for music that he has yet to fathom his real feelings. That's to his favour though, he internally smiled wickedly. The blue eyed lad isn't too kind as to tell the answers to this man in front of him. But neither will he interfere. After a long period of silence, Fuji decided to speak.

"I think the song has so much depth into it, that's why the only two persons that I could think of that can sing this are either the writer of the song, which is you or someone who can touch one's soul, which I believe Echizen is capable of doing." Smooth Syuusuke, focus on the technicalities. It is true to some degree, he thought to himself. But of course that's not Fuji's real reason. If you were to write a song for someone you feel something for, isn't it normal for you to want it to be heard by that someone? Fuji then remembered his thoughts just moments ago and internally chuckled at himself. Talk about not helping. Maybe his feelings for this dense guy aren't too deep after all. He could only think of the reason being that Tezuka was first a friend before becoming a love interest. And he really wants his friend to be happy. I'm such a good friend.

Tezuka thought about Fuji's words and it made total sense in his head. But then he's back to the original problem. Echizen is not part of the company. Then he suddenly remembered the article he read that morning. "Fuji, have you heard of the café called Real Vermello?" Fuji thought for a moment, "I remember Yumiko-neesan talk about it. Apparently, it's a big hit for music lovers." Tezuka then proceeded on telling his companion about the café being owned by Atobe Inc. and the big possibility of Echizen performing there. "Shall we reserve?" Fuji asked while Tezuka just nodded and gave him the contact number which he got from the article. Both wondered if they'll be able to connect to the café this early in the morning but dismissed the thought. Being popular, they should be ready to accommodate 24/7. A cheerful-sounding girl answered the phone.

"Good morning. You have reached the Real Vermello. What can I do for you?"

"I would like to make reservations for tonight if possible."

"I'm sorry to disappoint you sir but we are fully booked this weekend. If you like, we are open for next week's reservations."

Fuji put his phone on hold then looked at Tezuka, "they're full. Next week?" He nodded, although a bit disappointed.

"I'll be making a reservation for two for next Saturday under Fuji Syusuke."

"What time would you be coming, sir?"

"Ah, about that, is it possible to know who will be performing at what time?"

"Of course, sir. Do you have a specific person in mind?"

"Is there someone named Echizen Ryoma?"

"Yes, he has 4 schedules during Saturdays; 10 in the morning; 1 and 4 in the afternoon; and 7 in the evening. I suppose you'll be taking the 7 in the evening, sir?"

"Yes."

"I'll just clarify the following sir, a reservation for two under the name of Fuji Syusuke at 7 in the evening."

"Correct."

"Thank you very much sir and we hope to see you soon."

Fuji ended the call and placed his phone on the table. Tezuka looked at him, asking for answers using his eyes. He decided to end his agony, "Saturday next week, 7pm." He silently thanked him and left the room, returning to his office. And now, to remain focus before Saturday comes.

Tezuka sat on his office debating whether to call or not to call. Who? Atobe Keigo. He wants to get information about Echizen and ask Atobe why he kept silent about such a great artist. But he doesn't really like the idea of talking to him. His curiosity won this time. He pressed the call button, regretting right after it was answered.

"Tezuka, what honour."

"Atobe."

"What brought about this call to ore-sama?" Tezuka twitched at the ore-sama.

"I just have a few things to ask."

"Are these "things" so important that it cannot wait 'til later? Ore-sama has a meeting with you at 4, after all."

Tezuka inwardly cursed, he forgot about that. Now he's all the more suspicious.

"It's outside of work, I do not want to involve it in the meeting." Acceptable, Tezuka thought.

"Do pray tell and Ore-sama will answer."

"I wanted to ask about…" Hesitating for a moment, Tezuka thought about the possible consequences of asking an Atobe Keigo.

"About what, Tezuka? It's not like you to hesitate. Ore-sama's time is precious, you know?" He twitched again. Talking to this guy is taking so much of his energy and patience.

"It's about Echizen." He finally said.

"Echizen?" Atobe sounds puzzled.

"Echizen Ryoma. The boy who sings at Ethereal Bar and possibly in your Real Vermello café." And the other line turned silent. Tezuka almost thought that his phone died but when he removed it from his ear to check, it proved otherwise. He brought it back to his ear and realized that Atobe has yet to say something.

"Atobe?" Tezuka asked wearily, hoping that the man on the other line would talk any second now.

"Why the sudden interest on Ryo?" Ryo? Tezuka dismissed the nickname but took note of the sudden change in tone of Atobe.

"Fuji and I heard his performance at the Ethereal Bar. We want to bring him here in our company and be his producers. But not only is he under Yukimura's care, it seems that he's also working in your café as well. I just wanted to know why it never crossed your mind to bring him here, seeing that you know him well." Tezuka knew that he's not talking like how he normally does, but he doesn't know why.

"You are correct, I know him well, and that is why I never brought him there. Do you even know that he's… blind?" Tezuka was surprised at the absence of the "ore-sama" and at the tinge of worry and care in his tone.

"Yes, I'm aware of his disability. But he's an artist that will come once in a million and I think you know that very well."

"No." Not knowing what he meant by that, Tezuka huh-ed in response.

"Not once in a million. Once in a hundred million, billion even." He was shocked at the sound of adoration coming from Atobe. Silence filled the line until the king sighed.

"So, what is your plan?"

"We'll be dining at Real Vermello next week. We hope to meet and be able to talk to him then, with your help that is."

"Ore-sama will not guarantee anything, Tezuka. But ore-sama will make it possible. Be awed by ore-sama's generosity." Tezuka released a breath he didn't know he was holding.

"Thank you." He was about to end the call before…

"T-Tezuka?" Did he just stutter? Tezuka thought.

"Yes?"

"The thing about Ryo is just business, right? I mean, pure business?" For Tezuka, it felt like he's talking to a different person. Because worry is very much evident in his voice.

"What do you mean?"

"You're taking him for his talent and not because of something else, right?" Is he panicking?

"Yes, because of his talent. What something else?" Tezuka felt irritated for some reason.

"Argh…" He's snapped. "Ore-sama-" He's returned to his composed self? "just want to make sure that it's not because Fuji or you likes Ryo." Tezuka felt his chest tighten.

"Of course it's not because of that. You seem to be extremely close to him for you to worry that much." Tezuka assured Atobe, but unconsciously assuring himself as well.

"Good to know. And, Ore-sama thinks it's normal to worry." Relief can be heard in his voice.

"Are you protective because of his disability?" He can't believe that Echizen has this great control over Atobe, very amusing.

"Tezuka, don't tell ore-sama that you don't know?"

"Of his disability? I did mention that I know it already." Tezuka is openly annoyed now.

"Not that."

"Then what?" Eye-twitch.

"It's normal for ore-sama to worry because Ryo is ore-sama's boyfriend."

I was supposed to end it elsewhere but for reason or another I ended up here. And, again, I was surprised at what I typed xD

I don't know why I made them a couple... But meh..

I hope you liked it :)

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