YAY had my first driver's class today. I did alright. Long from being able to pass the driving test. pouts I just want to pass that and get my driving license so I can get to my new work with ease. But anyway. I'm right on track and ready to go. Sorry I didn't update lately. I was extremely tired and obviously not in the mood for writing, but today I am. So everyone's lucky! Enough said let's move on.

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Chapter Eight

Akutsu slid his hands up and down Ryoma's back and chest, feeling every inch of him. Ryoma struggled with the chains that had his hands hooked above his head. His heart was beating rapidly and he could barely breath. Everything felt like it was crashing. His brain shut down when Akutsu pulled his pajama pants down.

Ryoma sat up with a scream, looking around his room. Everything was how he left it. Finding no one in the room, Ryoma slowly wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Just a dream," he whispered softly to himself. It's been awhile since he had such a vivid dream about Akutsu. The last time it happened, Fuji was there to hold him for the rest of the night. Now, he had no one. No one but the empty room and his mindless parents. They wouldn't understand. They don't know what it's like looking constantly over their shoulder.

Ryoma reached over for the cellphone and popped it open. "Sorry to bother you. Had another nightmare," Ryoma typed and sent the message. He knew that Fuji would more likely be asleep, but he never cared about waking up to talk to him. That was the greatest thing about Fuji; he was always there for Ryoma.

Fuji opened his eyes slowly and glanced over at his nightstand. His phone flashed a red color indicated a new message. He grabbed it and looked at it with a smile. It's been a long time since him and Ryoma had to sneak conversations with each other. "What about?"

Ryoma was glad Fuji wasn't upset, but he still felt guilty for waking the older teen even knowing Fuji had classes and practice tomorrow. "It was Akutsu again. Did they find him yet?"

Fuji sat up in his bed. "No they didn't, but I'm sure they will soon."

"I want to see you."

"Want me to sneak over?"

Ryoma smiled and glanced at the time. "Don't you have school tomorrow?"

"Yes, but it's okay. Do you want me to come over?"

"If you don't mind." Ryoma felt important, but he got up and opened his window.

"Be there in a little while." Fuji got up and moved quickly through his house before traveling towards Ryoma's house. It didn't take him long to get to the young man's house. Like how they used to, Fuji climbed up a tree and walked along the roof until he was directly over Ryoma's room. He flipped inside and was instantly gripped with Ryoma's arms.

"Hi, sweetheart." Fuji gently kissed him. "You're still trembling."

"It was a horrible dream."

"He's not going to be able to get to you while you're in this house or while you're with someone."

"I want to be with you. I don't want to be back in this house."

"Change of subject, huh, Ryoma," Fuji laughed.

"Oh, yeah, sorry." Ryoma curled on the bed pulling Fuji close to himself.

"How late do you want me to stay?"

"I don't care. Stay here all night all day. I don't care if my dad sees you."

"Oh living dangerously." Fuji smiled and put his head down on the pillow. He was just going to stay until Ryoma fell back to sleep.

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Akutsu moved swiftly through the dark night. He gave the police the slip several times and not once did they think of looking for him in the obvious places. He lifted himself into the now broken window. Akutsu snuck up to the bedroom and over to the sleeping figure. He placed his hand over the young man's mouth and pinned his hands above his head. The tennis player jerked awake. "Why hasn't Echizen been at school, Mr. Captain."

Akutsu released his mouth but kept a firm hold on him. "I'd never tell you." Tezuka sneered.

"Is that so?" He punched the man in the face. "You know what I did to Echizen. You want the same happening to you?"

Tezuka tried to move, but it was useless. "I don't care what you do to me. I'll never tell you anything."

"Is that so?" Akutsu leaned down and ripped the phone cord out of the wall. He tied the captain's hands to the head board. Tezuka tried to use his strength to fight back, but the guy had a firm grip on him. There was nothing he could do.

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Fuji's phone gave an annoying buzz. Ryoma moved from his sleeping position and picked the cellphone up. "It's Eiji," Ryoma said with a yawn.

Fuji sat up, forgetting at first where he was. He wasn't suppose to still be here. "Good morning, Eiji."

"You have to get to the hospital right away. They think Akutsu attacked Tezuka."

Ryoma was halfway to the door when he overheard. His face drained of color. That was his worse fear. Fuji reached out his hand and held Ryoma's while he finished his conversation. "We'll be right there. I'm at Ryoma's now. Stay calm." Fuji stood up and wrapped his arms around his lover. "Don't worry. Tezuka is strong. Akutsu can't hurt him too badly. Let's get you pass your father." Ryoma nodded and began to get dressed.

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Okay. Again I'm not sure when I'll update next. It's been a difficult week. I'm completely exhausted. Thank you for reading please review.

Angel Dove