A/N: I came back from the dead!
I'm so sorry that it took almost a year to post a second chapter. Truth be told, I kind of lost the will to write this story because I originally just wanted to give my friend a story he could go "kyaa, kyaa" over but then he found the one he truly loves so he had no use for my stories anymore :(
Anyway, I made this while trying to sleep last night and when I was going to and from school. I hope it's not too rushed. I plan on making this the last chapter unless it gets good reviews or I suddenly get a spark of idea.
I have to warn you though that my writing style is consistently inconsistent. So, I'm not sure if this is of the same caliber as the first one. But, I do hope that you enjoy!
As always, Momoshiro's POV :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis... If I do, I probably wouldn't be here. =D
~A_Mistake_Worth_Committing~
It's 8 in the evening right now and I'm stuck at home with nothing better to do. Exams are over and I'm supposed to be goofing off somewhere by now... with him. But all I have is a heavy heart and a crowded mind. I thought that maybe a change of phase would alter and hopefully distract my mood so I went out for a stroll.
Once outside, I busied myself by kicking a rock and allowing fate to move me at its will. It's actually pretty dark even with the streetlights on so I'm not all that sure where I'm heading despite being familiar with the neighborhood. The only indication of where I currently am is the all too familiar sound of a ball hitting a wall. Great, just how much should I be reminded of him? And, if that wasn't enough, I accidentally kicked the stone too far so I had no choice but to raise my head and meet the golden orbs which I was trying to forget just moments ago. What startled me was how soft his gaze towards me is, like cooing me to get closer and my feet moved on its own.
He extended his right hand to me and as I was about to grab it with my own, he pulled his arm back. And the once warm eyes turned cold filled with so much hate. Out of nowhere, Fuji-senpai hugged him from behind which seemed to startle him but the smile on his face told otherwise. I tried to get closer to them but to no avail. I tried to say something but no words came out. Instead, his voice rang and echoed...
"Sayonara, Momo-senpai"
"No!"
*Beep* *Beep* *Beep*
I was extending my arm to nothingness and just realized that my phone has been ringing for quite some time now.
"Hello?"
"DON'T 'HELLO?' ME, YOU BASTARD! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?! I TOLD YOU THAT WE'D MEET AT 6 THEN LEAVE AT 7, RIGHT?! Don't tell me you forgot about the outing today?"
I was only able to answer "Oh shit!" Before I put random clothes in my bag, bid goodbye to my family and rushed to the school in my bike. I didn't realize how long I've slept! When I arrived at the meeting place, there was nobody there... Except for the guy who I've been trying to avoid since forever. Our eyes met then he sighed. I suddenly remembered my dream.
"You too, huh?" He said looking a bit flushed and out of breath. He must have run all the way here as well.
"They didn't actually leave us, did they?" I asked, a bit surprised that our voice sounded very normal. He looked at me like I grew a head or two then he raised a/n (slender) eyebrow and replied with a question, "You didn't check your phone?"
I realized that I never actually opened my phone after answering the call from the Burning Kawamura-senpai. I flipped it open and felt myself about to cry. Why didn't I realize the abnormal absence of the sun? The weird looks I got when I left home? It's freaking 5:15! I've been tricked! Those senpais must be snickering right now.
"You okay?"
I was suddenly brought back to reality. That's not the main problem right now! Here I am, alone with this guy. I doubt this is a dream because it surely hurt when I hit a pole a while ago.
"Yeah, just a bit frustrated" (from being alone with you), I was able to utter.
"You bet. I haven't even eaten breakfast yet." He replied exasperated, not realizing that we meant two different things.
"Wanna eat at the burger shop first? We got time to waste." I said as nonchalantly as possible. He just nodded and we made our way to the joint.
We ordered and ate in an uncomfortable silence. Should I say something? What then? Sorry? I didn't mean it? Why are you always together with Fuji-senpai? Weird... I don't need to know that.
"You don't have to say sorry", he started, successfully stopping my train of thoughts. Confusion and disbelief shown on my face.
"It was me who was so naive as to think that a kiss has to mean something." He continued, as solemnly as he could.
Wait. This is all wrong. You have to tell him Momo! That it's not his fault, that it is because of your own incapacity to sort out your feelings. Say something!
"It was very childish of me to think that you-" tears are forming in his unfocused eyes."-felt something for me." This is so unlike the Echizen that he knew. This is not the arrogant and cocky prodigy who beat him at tennis and who drinks ponta like water. He looks so fragile, so weak... because of me.
Echizen opened his mouth to say something but it all drowned to oblivion when he felt Momo's hand atop his. Before he understand what's happening, they're already out of the burger joint and now headed to the tennis courts.
'What am I doing? ', I was able to ask myself while dragging Echizen all the way to the courts. What do I intend on accomplishing by doing this? But before anything else... I kind of like... the way his hand feels in mine. I felt my face heat up, why did I have to think of that? I glanced back and felt the temperature increase. I cannot decipher the look on his face but whatever it was, it made him look really cute. A pout graced his plump lips, eyebrows attractively scrunched together, a pink tint adoring his cheeks but the most mysterious of all were his golden eyes. I'm not sure whether it's a trick from the rays of the rising sun or just a glint of something which I cannot figure out.
"This", I started upon reaching the tennis court "is where we first played."
"I remember." He whispered silently yet with such firmness.
"You were so cocky then-" I looked at him, "well, even now." I said while stifling a laugh. Then he smiled. Not the usually arrogant brat smile but more like a relieved and serene smile. I then felt my hand reaching out towards him which shocked both him and myself. I pulled him in an embrace and he buried his face on my chest. I allowed my head to rest on his green locks.
"I'm sorry." I whispered, not moving away. "About what I said back then. It wasn't a spur of the moment kind of thing. I'm just confuse, that's all. I'm sorry for pushing you away and for putting the blame on you." I tightened my hold on his now seemingly small frame. I felt his mouth form a smile despite not actually seeing it from our position.
I gently pulled away from him, resting my hands on his shoulders. I looked him in the eyes and so did he. I cannot be so selfish. I can't put him in pain while still battling myself inside. I have to tell him.
"Ryoma" I said, liking the sound of his name in my mouth. I saw his eyes widen a bit and a blush creeped up his face. I laughed silently and my eyes softened at the sight. I gripped his shoulders a little bit tighter to signify that I'm about to say something with all seriousness and he looked as though he understood for his eyes firmed up but not losing its shine.
"I don't want to see you in pain. But I also don't want to make you happy while not being able to comprehend my feelings. I don't want to be selfish and ask you to stay by my side all the while not certain if I want to stay by yours. What I'm trying to say is that," I stopped, trying to look for the right words. This is more nerve wracking than I've thought. But he's listening, I have to continue.
"If you can wait until I've figured this whole thing out... Then maybe we could then figure us out" I embarrassingly said, unconsciously emphasizing "us". Is it too much to ask that? I don't really know what to say. It's a first for me. I looked at the ground suddenly wanting it to crack and eat me whole for he did the least thing I expected him to do. Laugh. He's laughing. I suddenly felt as if I've been toyed with. I looked at him pleading for an explanation.
"I didn't know that you are this conceited, Momo-senpai. And here I thought that I'm the selfish one." His voice is full of sarcasm and I could only stare at him wide eyed, my thoughts lost long ago.
"Did you honestly think that there's no one to replace you?" I am dumbfounded. How could I not realize that I can be easily replaced? I feel so low right now. This is too much. Then I remembered my dream,
"I-is it F-Fuji-senpai?" I said, stuttering like a kid. Maybe that's why they were always together. It didn't even pass my mind that their feelings could be mutual. I pulled back my arms and let it fall on both my sides. I couldn't resist but clench my fist in embarrassment. After willing myself to say all those things, it turned out to be for nothing. I readied myself to leave only to feel a pair of hands on the sides of my face. I felt it pulling me down and bringing me closer to the smirking brat in front of me. What is happening?
"You are so gullible, Momo-senpai. Very cute." He said as he stopped pulling my head when it came face to face with his. I did 't know that my face could get any redder. That is until he gave me a quick kiss on my lips. He proceeded on hugging me by the neck. I'm still frozen on the spot. Still utterly clueless. That is until he started speaking.
"I was joking, Momo-senpai. And yes, I will wait until you're ready. I will remain by your side. And no, it's not being selfish either." He assured me.
I moved out of his embrace to witness the most beautiful smile he has ever shown. I couldn't resist but close the distance in an instant. It is true that I don't understand myself all that well but for some reason i know that I want to kiss him.
Our kiss started shyly. Trying to feel each others' presence. Then my tongue accidentally brushed his lips and he slowly parted them. I was again welcomed in his ponta-tasting cavern. I allowed my tongue to taste every inch of this conceited, arrogant prodigy's mouth, occasionally allowing him to enter mine.
We parted for some air and for some reason, his neck looked extremely appetizing. I lowered my head to meet the skin of his neck. Very warm. Does it taste the same as his lips? I licked it to know the answer and I felt him shiver in my arms. 'Yes, it does.' I continues licking and sucking on that area and allowed my eyes to watch his face. He's panting heavily, mouth parted slightly and eyes half lidded but his ecstasy filled orbs can still be clearly seen. Then, I stopped. Wait. Deja vu? He might have thought that too because I felt his eyes on me. I dared return the eye contact. How could this guy look so adorable? I pulled him in a hug again.
"You will wait, right?" I asked while looking at him, not breaking the body contact. He nodded and smiled.
"Now then," I started, allowing a devilish smile adore my face, "about Fuji-senpai."
Ryoma gulped. I was about to start interrogating him only to be cut off by the ringing of my cell.
I noticed that the one calling me this time is our mother hen.
"Mou, Momo. Where are you and Echizen?" He said. How he can make his tone sound both worried and annoyed, I wouldn't know.
"Gomen, gomen, Oishi-senpai. We went out to buy food, we'll be there in a while."
The phone call ended and we head back to the entrance of the school, leaving the topic... for now.
~A_Mistake_Worth_Committing~
How was it? =D I know, there were lots of hugging and moving away but... They're effects, I tell you. :))
Thank you for reading up to this part. I shall mark this "Complete" now unless it deserve a third chapter.
Have a nice day!