Chapter 2: Fuji's P.O.V.
Wandering around in the dark streets of Tokyo. I pondered over what Tezuka divulged. "My grandfather told me that I would get married." He looked horrid. He was shocked, indeed. He didn't even honestly tell me that he was marrying a guy. That offended me in my part, but I comprehend what he's feeling. I wonder how he would consent to it. Maybe, he wouldn't. But since his Tezuka, he would gradually assent to the offer.
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Another day has come, greeting my face with the clear blue sky that shown up to my glass window. "Syusuke!" my sister yelled. "C'mon, you don't want to be late! Hurry up!" Still wanting to sleep with the comfort of my bed, I got up, took a bath, and then went down. "Ohayo, Nee-san" I greeted her with my usual smiling face. "You seem different, Syusuke. Is something the matter?" Noticing her anxious eyes locked up with mine, I explained. "I didn't get adequate sleep last night, Nee-san. You know me, always doing my homework and stuff." I replied. "That's not the way you are, Syusuke. Unfortunately, I don't have time to talk to you right now. You should be happy though, you could not hear me rant." A slight chuckle escaped from her lips. "But, that does not mean I would not lecture you about this tonight." She got up to her keys. Then went off to the door. "Do you need a ride, Syusuke?" she tilted her head to look at me. "Iie, I'm fine, Nee-san." I answered while sipping my morning coffee. Rushing towards her car, she bid goodbye "Ja ne, Syusuke."
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Tennis practice was a bit harsh today. It seems that Tezuka was not himself. Of course people would only see the usual stoic mask of the captain, but I'm not the usual ones, I've been with Tezuka since the day I set foot in Seigaku. I could read him well. I know when he's worried, sad, anxious and even nervous. And I know he could read me well then. So much for that, there was something that was obscure in his eyes. Flickering of pain, anger, sadness and mixed emotions of some sort. He was punishing people with the little mistake they have done.
"Nya, Fuji!" a cat-like voice bombarded me with complaints
"What's wrong, Eiji?"
"Nya! Buchou really has no mercy! He had let us run 40 laps today! Not to mention with every little mistake that we'll do, equals 10 laps around the court!"
"Oh? Okay Eiji, I'll ask what's bothering him."
Thinking about what I'll question Tezuka, I walked up slowly towards him. Afraid of what he might answer to my query, I hesitantly go near to where he's standing. But, for the sake of my suffering teammates, I would do it. Albeit, I enjoy watching people suffer. Approaching to where he stands, practicing of what I'll say, Oishi, the fukubuchou, came.
"Oishi!" I yelped. I didn't even notice him there.
"Are you going to talk to Tezuka?" he asked
"Yeah, I was about to, until well, you know, you've stopped me from going to him."
"Ah! Gome! Gome! Help him. You're the only one who knows his problem. Even, I, his best friend, couldn't comprehend him well." With a toneless voice he pleaded.
"Hn. I'll do my best." Cheering him up with my usual smile.
"Arigatou" he said.
Going back to my real purpose, I plastered my mask. Being in my composure, I walked towards him.
"Tezuka" I called
"Hn?" eyes still locked up to the courts, he asked.
"What's---interrupted by a fellow kohai, I didn't finish my sentence.
"Buchou! Ryuzaki-sensei wants to discuss with you something. Gome, Fuji-senpai, but she said that it's urgent!" an unknown boy said.
Smiling casually, I nodded. Watching Tezuka's retreating figure, I thought… "How am I going to tell Tezuka now?"
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Practice was finally over. I could hear people screaming with joy and happiness. I went directly to the school gates after I showered. I don't want to be locked up here inside the campus. Walking towards the exit, I saw a familiar figure leaning on the wall. As I was closer to the said man, I noticed that it was Tezuka. Waiting for me.
"Tezuka!" I shouted
"Fuji, walk home with me" he said frankly
Teasing with him I queried "What have you been eating today, Tezuka? Other times when I asked you to walk home with me; you would have an alibi up to your sleeve. There will be no wonder I'd be surprised."
After I've been asking Tezuka questions about what he had, we started walking towards my home. It was bright although it was at night. Street lights were on. Views of the tall buildings were magnificent. Cars passing by. As I've been awed by what I've seen, I didn't notice that I was standing in front of my own house.
"Fuji" for once he's the first one to break the silence.
"What?" I asked.
With the usual cold-stoic mask on his face he demanded "I need your help."
"If it's within my capability, I would be glad to be of help to you." I grinned.
"Please help me find out who I would marry with. Let's investigate. Fine clues. I just don't want to be married to some any stranger."
My face went blank. I didn't know that he would ask me to help him for that.
Silence came. I did not answer.
"Fuji?"
"Huh? Oh yeah. Ugh… I'll try ne Tezuka? That would cause such a mess, so you must pay me back. Not cash, but you must promise to grant any favor that I'll ask of you."
"Anything that does not involve getting in prison, I might as well consider." He just sighed in defeat.
My smile went bigger as I heard that he had approved of it.
"How would I really tell you the truth now, Tezuka? I thought.
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That goes for chapter 2. I'm so sorry if it had ended like that. Well, I'm still thinking of how Fuji would—Nya~! So, please don't kill me. I know it's a bit short. And again I'm sorry. But please do review, ne? And give me ideas. I need Ideas!!! XD but I promise that the next chapter will have lots of TeFu in it! NYA~
