This is like a month late but I got the idea for this chapter when I saw all the Miyuki birthday art popping up all over the place recently. So as a special treat I'm uploading not one but two chapters this time!

~*Birthday Bash: Part 1*~

"Whatd'ya know he can hit!" Tonya heckled playfully from the sidelines. That Chesire Cat grin on her face as Miyuki gave her the evil eye from where he stood on first.

The Seido girls glared at Tonya, but the brunette could care less. Feeling better than she had in a long time. All due to the unexpected ass standing on first taking his lead. She couldn't help the smile spreading across her face as she realized that in just a little more than a month he'd become someone special to her. Someone outside of softball was actually special to her. The thought was a foreign one to her, but it had come true.

After the promise the two had made that night she'd broken down, they'd only seemed like they were getting closer. Being much more honest and open with each other. A few time since then she'd gone to Miyuki. Never saying a word, just making herself comfortable somehow with him. Whether it be lounging with each other on the couch, sitting on the floor with their legs sprawled out over each other, or sitting between his legs as she used him as a leaning post while she kept her legs elevated out in front of her. Not to say Miyuki hadn't used her in a similar fashion. It was nice, knowing that there was someone there for her if she needed him. Which is why she wanted to do something nice for him. But she would require a little help to put her plan into action though.

"Game set!"

Both teams bowed before the second stringers began the cleanup of the field. Allowing the first string to go and rest after their hard fought match. Fan girls rushed over to swarm the boys. Making sure that they got to be the first to congratulate them. Tonya hung back a ways. Knowing that it wasn't worth trying to fight through that mess. Still smiling softly as the guys managed to make their way out of the crowd.

"Looking better. Your side giving you any problems?" Tonya asked when Miyuki managed to join her. The two turning and heading towards the dorms. Feeling daggers in her back from the fanclub.

"Gets a little sore every now and then. But your dad is one hell of a miracle worker." Miyuki grinned. Flinching a bit when Tonya poked him.

"I'll say. A month ago you would've dropped from that." She smirked. Her world going temporarily dark as Miyuki yanked the beanie she was wearing down over her eyes.

"Don't trust my word or what? And why do you have my beanie?" Miyuki asked when Tonya could see again.

"It's comfy and warm." She shrugged. "And it's not that I don't trust your word. I wanted to test your muscle strength."

Miyuki grinned smugly as Tonya shoved him towards the bathroom so he could change. Rolling her eyes at that annoying laugh of his as he ducked around the corner. She turned, spying the person she'd been waiting for. Slapping her best smile on her face as she skipped over to Kuramochi. Making the shortstop wonder what she wanted as he eyed her cautiously.

"What is it Grey?" Kuramochi muttered. Not trusting that smile on her face as Tonya held her hands together and bowed her head slightly. If Miyuki bitched about the girl, then he knew she was one to watch out for.

"I need your help." She pleaded. Looking up at him with one eye cracked open.

"Oh ho." Kuramochi snickered as he listened to what she had to say.

It was then Miyuki chose to come out of the bathroom. Changed into fresh clothes and ready to head out with Tonya. He looked around for the girl to see her talking to Kuramochi. The two smiling and laughing about something. Cell phones were pulled out and numbers were exchanged. Tonya looked a little too happy about something as the two continued to chat. And for some reason—it bugged Miyuki.

"Ahem." Miyuki cleared his voice, drawing their attention.

"That was fast." Tonya noted as she looked back to Kuramochi. "Thanks again Kuramochi!"

She waved to the boy before joining Miyuki. Falling into step with each other easily as Tonya asked where he wanted to go eat since she was starving. Miyuki made a comment about her gaining weight, poking her in the cheek before Tonya tried to snap at his finger. He couldn't seem to shake the feeling that something was going on between the two though. Sparing a glance back at Kuramochi who was grinning way too big for his liking.

_._._

The next few days drove Miyuki insane. He couldn't help but wonder what the two were up to. Constantly seeing Kuramochi pulling his phone out and grinning about something as he typed back a quick reply. Miyuki knew it was Tonya he was txting. Kuramochi wasn't a big txter and then all of a sudden he starts pulling his phone out every chance he got? And right after he'd just gotten a new number? It didn't take a genius to put two and two together.

"So what have you and Tonya been talking about so frantically lately?" Miyuki asked one day during lunch as Kuramochi put his phone down. Only to have it buzz a little while later.

"She asked me for some help is all." He shrugged. Leaving it at that as he typed out another reply.

The catcher didn't know why the two talking was bothering him so much. It just did. More importantly, why was Tonya talking to Kuramochi instead of him? If she'd needed help why hadn't she gone to him? He thought the two had finally come to an understanding. He'd kept up his end of the promise, and Tonya had been doing her best to do the same. Not saying much, just seeking out his company when she needed. So why couldn't she come to him now for whatever it was she was talking to Kuramochi about? He would find out one way or another.

"Where are you going?" Miyuki asked. Noticing how quickly Kuramochi had hopped out of his chair.

"No practice today. Got plans." Was all the boy would say as he packed up his stuff and headed out of the class.

Miyuki hoped the bad feeling he had was wrong as he trailed behind Kuramochi. Wanting him to turn and head down to the dorms and go get in a little extra light practice with the rest of the team. Letting out a sigh when it seemed like he was going to do just that. Miyuki headed up to his old room to change as well. Knowing that Sawamura or Furuya would be by first chance they got to bombard him to catch for them. He planned on eating first before doing anything else. His stomach growling at him as he stepped out of his room and headed down to the dining hall. Freezing in his tracks though when he saw Kuramochi dressed in street clothing instead of sweats and a t-shirt like everyone else.

"Kuramochi!" Miyuki's eyes widened when he heard Tonya call out. Turning to see that she'd run home and changed herself. Sporting jeans, low heeled boots, and a cute off the shoulder dark red long sleeved shirt.

She smiled upon seeing him rush over to her. The two taking off together, heading for the entrance gates. Miyuki's bright mood slowly began to disappear as he gripped the railing. It had never occurred to him that the two could be planning a date. It would be the only logical explanation for all the txting they'd been doing lately. For Tonya's sudden interest in the short stop. For Kuramochi cleaning up for once in his life to go out and do something. They were all teenagers after all. This was the natural thing that was supposed to happen. See someone you like, ask them out, and go on dates. Letting the hormones guide them and see if they were a compatible match or not. It pissed Miyuki off to no end and he didn't have a clue why.

"Miyuki-senpai! Can you catch for me?" Sawamura, right on time, hollered up at Miyuki.

"Yeah, hang on." Miyuki called back. Ducking back inside to grab his glove from his bag. Losing all interest in food as a tight knot formed in his stomach.

_._._

"What are you moping about?" Kuramochi asked as he shoved Miyuki. The two making the walk towards Miyuki's temporary home.

Miyuki remained silent. Reaching up to hold his tender cheek where a new set of scratches had appeared. Ever since realizing that Kuramochi and Tonya had possibly gone on a date (he refused to believe that they had) he'd been dealing with an array of emotions. Ones that he wasn't at all familiar with. He didn't like it. During practice he was okay, he could block it all out because he had to focus. He had to keep the pitchers in check, as well as the rest of the first stringers. He could deal, at least till he saw Kuramochi's face. Then it would all slowly start to creep back on him. Which is what had resulted in Miyuki reacting late to a wilder than normal pitch from Sawamura. He'd had to dive for it in order to keep it from hitting Ono who had his glove out, ready to catch the pitch Kawakami had just thrown. In the process his mask had slid off and that had resulted in him tearing his pretty face up on the hard field.

"Just had a lot on my mind lately." Miyuki finally said. Glancing over to see that annoying grin on Kuramochi's face. Hearing his phone snap shut was like nails on a chalk board to Miyuki. "So, the other day when you had plans—you didn't say they were with Tonya."

"Grey? Like I said she asked for help." He smirked. Clearly enjoying the annoyed look on Miyuki's face at the moment.

"Something that she couldn't ask for me to help with?" Miyuki gritted his teeth. Kuramochi was loving this. The only thing he knew that would top this would be the stupid look on the catcher's face when he found out the real reason he and Tonya had been txting so much lately.

"It was something only I could help her with." Kuramochi snickered. Watching as one of Miyuki's eyebrows began to twitch. Feeling the boy tense up beside him in the process. "But if you really want to know what we've been doing then just ask her when we get to her place."

Miyuki remained silent. Promising himself that he'd do just that as he reached the door. Kicking his shoes off with Kuramochi trailing behind him. He just followed the lights. Leading him to the kitchen where he figured Tonya was getting a snack. Sure enough he could hear her humming a tune. Probably had her headphones in listening to her American music as he often caught her when she got home before him. Miyuki turned a corner and there she was. Head in the fridge as she mouthed the words to a song. In one swift motion Miyuki yanked her ear buds out. Causing the girl to flinch as she rubbed her ears.

"Damn it Miyuki that hurt!" Tonya hissed. Shooting a glare up at him as she shut the fridge door.

"Alright, spill. What did you go to Kuramochi for that you couldn't come to me with?" He demanded as Tonya tilted her head.

"Oh that." She muttered, leaning her head on to her finger. "Well, I can't exactly have you help me with planning your own surprise party now can I?"

"My what?" Miyuki gawked. Not an answer he'd ever expected to hear as the girl just grinned at him. Turning him and pushing him out of the kitchen and towards the living room. Lights flicking on at the right time.

"SURPRISE!" a group of voices hollered together. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

Miyuki felt his jaw drop as his teammates, even a few of the third years, all grinned at him. He glanced down at Tonya only to have her wink up at him mischievously. She shoved him towards his teammates who quickly began the well wishes. Tonya flicked the lights back out as three other girls came around the corner with a cake in hand. It was in the shape of a home plate with two candles sticking out of it. Seventeen burned brightly as the girls put the cake on the coffee table while a chorus of the birthday song began. Miyuki felt someone push him towards the table and then force him to his knees. Knowing by the small hands that it was Tonya. He glanced up to see her smiling down at him. Proud that she'd been able to swindle him as she motioned to the cake. It didn't take Miyuki long to come up with a wish. Taking a deep breath and blowing out the candles in one try. The light came back on and the party began.

"How in the hell did you know when it was my birthday and manage to pull this off without me knowing?" Miyuki asked, yanking Tonya down beside him on the couch as one of the other girls cut the cake and began passing out pieces.

"Well I help my dad organize his files sometimes and I happened across yours. I saw your birthday was coming up and figured I'd do something nice. Since you'd been there for me so much lately." Tonya smiled softly before looking back up at the party guests. "I asked Kuramochi what kind of things you liked and disliked as far as parties went. After he helped me plan out the basic stuff, my girls helped me to get everything together and hide all the breakable stuff for tonight. While we took care of that, Kuramochi secretly invited people here for this night. I hope this is okay. I didn't know if you guys really celebrated like this or not."

"It's perfect." Miyuki chuckled. Draping an arm around Tonya's shoulder and pulling her close.

While Miyuki wasn't normally one for parties, he had to give Tonya credit. She'd put together a good setup. Her friends had done a good job of decorating the place in a tasteful manner. Music played in the background to help keep the energy in the room alive. The food was great. The drinks even better, with Tonya's friends promising that things would only get better as the night drug on. He even had to give Kuramochi props on the invite list. He'd gotten just the right amount of people to come. Inviting many of the old first string and some of the new. While not everyone had been able to make it, they'd sent their regards for Miyuki. All signing a card Kuramochi had sent around.

"So, how about getting this party started then!" Riko shouted. She was a red head standing just a couple inches taller than her brunette friend with short hair that hung as low as her chin. The ends flipped out, giving her an edgy type of look. Her crystal blue eyes lighting up as she looked to Tonya.

"Sure, why not? Better get it out of the way before we kick off the other games." Tonya shrugged as Riko squealed in delight. Motioning to a smaller girl who took off.

"What exactly do you have planned now?" Kuramochi asked as he sipped on his drink. Ryosuke not far from him trying to feed Haruichi.

"Let's just say it's a game that's not for the faint of heart. And everyone here has to play." Lily grinned. She stood at 5'10" and had pale blonde hair that was currently kept in a low messy bun, a few tendrils hanging around her face. Her emerald eyes sparkling in excitement.

"Why?" Jun growled. Wanting to know what exactly he was being forced into.

"Because it's what the birthday boy wants." Tonya explained simply as Riko began ordering people to move the coffee table out of the way.

"And how do you know that?" Miyuki asked. That all too familiar grin coming back as Tonya mirrored his expression.

"This game we're about to play focuses on humiliation, embarrassment, and laughter. It's right up your ally." She winked as the missing girl came back down the hall with a deck of cards.

"Ready senpai!" Rei hollered. She was an inch shorter than Tonya with short raven black hair and one long tendril of hair on her left side. Her amber eyes seemed to light up against her pale skin as she sat down in the circle already forming in the room.

"So what exactly is this game?" Kuramochi asked as he took a seat in the cleared out area.

"It's called Seven Deadly Sins. It's originally a board game but we usually just play with the cards. It's really simple. We're going to play with partners tonight. You draw a card and do as the card says. You and your partner have to take turns. If you or your partner can't complete what's on the card you lose. Idea is to be the last team standing. Penalty for dropping out is that you have to do at least five shots in a row. And knowing Tonya, she probably talked her dad into getting something strong for tonight." Riko explained as she took up a spot in the circle.

"Sounds easy enough." Furuya shrugged. Miyuki felt a chill creep down his spine whenever he spotted that Chesire Cat grin on Tonya's face. It usually meant trouble.

"We'll see if you still think that once things get interesting." She giggled.

After they all drew numbers, and a bit of reshuffling occurred, the teams broke down like this. Team 1: Tonya and Ryosuke. Team 2: Miyuki and Kuramochi. Team 3: Riko and Lily. Team 4: Haruichi and Rei. Team 5: Chris and Tetsu. Team 6: Jun and Kawakami. Team 7: Furuya and Sawamura.

"Why do I not like those two teams?" Riko asked as she pointed to the first two teams.

"Because those are the most devious people in the room." Lily muttered. Realizing this was going to be a long night.

Starting it off, Tonya pulled a card. It was Greed and fairly simple. Shrugging to herself as she handed the card to Ryosuke while she did the dare. She reached across and yanked Miyuki's hat off his head. Surprising the boy as he narrowed his eyes at the brunette.

"Card said to steal something from someone in the group." Ryosuke showed Miyuki the card as proof as Tonya slapped the hat on her head. Tilting it to the side like Miyuki would.

"You'll get it back when our turn comes up again." Tonya promised as Kuramochi drew a card for his team. It was Wrath.

Kuramochi grinned to himself as he spied Sawamura across the way. Diving towards the first year and putting him into one of his many wrestling holds. Making Sawamura tap out for about a minute while the others sat around laughing at the sight. Riko's team was up next and when the two saw what they had to do, their faces paled. After a quick game of rock, paper, scissors, Riko was griping to herself as Lily got up with a smug look on her face.

"Poor Minako-senpai. She drew a Gluttony card." Rei whispered as Haruichi drew for them. The two read over the card, Haruichi turning red as Rei looked to her fellow first year. They'd gotten a Pride card. "It really isn't one of the worse ones. It'd be a good way for you to get into the game. Because we probably won't get lucky and draw another one like this."

"Do they really get worse?" Haruichi asked as Rei nodded.

"I play this game all the time with my senpais. Trust me, this is an easy one." Rei paled as Haruichi nodded.

Gathering up his courage, Haruichi turned away from the group. All wondering what he had to do. Slowly, Haruichi turned back around. A smug look on his face as he titled his head back. Allowing everyone a good look at his usually hidden pink orbs. One hand slowly trailing down his neck as he lifted the other to cup his face.

"I bet you all wished you looked as good as I did." Haruichi whispered in a seductive voice. Biting the tip of his finger for effect.

The reactions were priceless. Eijun's jaw had dropped, Furuya was temporarily passed out with a bloody nose, and Kuramochi stared on in silence as Miyuki busted a gut from the other's reactions. Tetsu remained as stoned face as usual while Jun struggled to figure out if it was ok to think that Haruichi was cute or not. Chris just shook his head, and Kawakami gave Haruichi a look of pity. Fearing what he could possibly be asked to do when it was his turn. The illusion only lasted for a few seconds before Haruichi turned away, his entire body red. Rei patted the poor boy's back comfortingly, remembering her first time with the game. Tonya grinned to herself as she looked down at her phone. The only one having presence of mind to capture the moment since it would probably never happen again.

"Damn Kominato-san, your brother's a little tease isn't he?" Tonya asked. Showing him the picture.

"Who do you think he learned it from?" Ryosuke grinned smugly. Which led many of the others down a dark and dangerous path.

This time Kuramochi blew a circuit and was lying on the ground like Furuya as the rest of the guys felt like their faces had been slapped. Tonya and Miyuki were holding on to each other for support as they tried to get their laughing in check. As if things weren't already entertaining enough as it was, Lily returned with a nasty looking concoction for Riko. The red head grumbling as she quickly downed the stuff before falling over herself. Sick to her stomach after what she'd just done. While the others were busy poking fun at the poor girl, Chris reached out and drew a card for them. His face paling when he saw that it was a Lust card. He handed it over to Tetsu, knowing that the stoic boy would have no problem performing the deed.

"Um?" Tetsu was slightly confused as he looked at the card. Chris sighed as he leaned over and whispered what Tetsu had to do.

The boy stood up, now clear what his objective was. He slowly reached down and began pulling his shirt up. All the girls staring on in interest now as the cotton material slowly slid up Tetsu's body. Revealing rock hard abs, then pecs, and finally defined shoulders as he took his shirt off all the way. Flinging it to the ground.

"Perfect." Lily breathed. Struggling not to drool as Riko reached out and pinched her cheek. "Ow! Thank you Riko…." Lily coughed, clearly embarrassed as she looked away from Tetsu.

"She has a thing for muscles to body ratio. Tetsu's muscles aren't huge, but they're extremely defined. Making him a perfect specimen in her eyes." Tonya cleared up. "Our captain is a bit eccentric."

'She's not the only one.' The guys all thought, looking to the other girls as well.

Jun pulled an Envy card, scoffing at how easy it was. Handing it over to Kawakami who looked around the group before settling his eyes on the two first year pitchers. Taking a deep breath before pulling a full on pouty face at them. Making a couple of the girls squeal at how cute he looked.

"I wish I could be as blissfully ignorant as those two sometimes." Kawakami muttered. Causing Sawamura and Furuya to look at each other while the others fought against their laughter again.

"What does he mean?" Sawamura asked his partner as Miyuki wiped a tear away from his eye.

"He's calling you two idiots." On cue Furuya paled and Sawamura glared at Miyuki. "What? It's true. Now hurry up and draw."

Sawamura threw another glare at Miyuki before drawing a card. His face lighting up when he saw what it was. He quickly scurried over to Chris and made himself comfortable in his senpai's lap. The older boy arched a brow as he took the card from Sawamura.

"Sloth." He sighed. A small smile tugging at his lips though.

It was finally back to the beginning as Ryosuke drew a card. It was Lust. That smirk of his finally disappearing. He shot a look at Tonya as she stifled her giggles. The others curious as to what the card said on it. It took quite a bit to ruffle Ryosuke's feathers. Now everyone couldn't wait to see what he had to do.

"Hey, it's still better than drawing a Gluttony card." Tonya snickered.

"Just help me with this." Ryosuke sighed. Resigned to his fate as the two got up and followed Tonya to her room.

It was a few minutes later that the pitcher came out. Doing her best to contain herself as she took up her spot in the circle again. A few moments later soft padding could be heard. In strutted Ryosuke. Wearing Tonya's school uniform. Complete with skirt, knee high socks, and figure hugging blazer. A ribbon had been tied into his hair for affect. The truly funny thing though? Ryosuke was swinging his hips as he moved to the center of the circle. Arching his back a bit, pulling the skirt up just a tad, and tilting his head just so. Striking a very alluring pose as he slowly opened his usually narrowed eyes.

"Even as a girl, I still look fucking hot. Don't you boys agree?" Ryosuke asked his teammates. Treating them all to the rare dark pink orbs that he usually never showed anyone.

"Aniki?" Haruichi whispered. Not sure what to think of his brother at the moment.

"See, I told you it wouldn't be too bad." Tonya grinned as Ryosuke took his seat up again. Thankfully still wearing his boxer briefs under the skirt.

"Aw Ryo-san you look so cu~te!" Kuramochi cooed. Haruichi tensed up upon hearing that word. While the younger Kominato usually shook off the others calling him cute, his brother on the other hand hated it.

"If we get a card that can be used to embarrass someone let me have it." Ryosuke hissed.

"Lily?" Tonya asked, looking to her captain to make sure the swap was legal. She got the okay nod from the blonde. Curious to see what Ryosuke was planning.

Miyuki drew next. Eyeballing his hat as Tonya sat there nodding her head to whatever Ryosuke had told her. He glanced down at the card to see that it was Envy. He smirked, looking right at Tonya as the girl froze up. Knowing just what this game entailed as she wondered what his card was telling him to do.

"Why does Chris-senpai get to be the only one to have a pitcher to snuggle with? I want one too." Miyuki pouted. Giving Tonya his best puppy dog eyes as she narrowed her own at him.

"You got an Envy card didn't you?" She asked as he nodded.

"Yep. And I have to do my best to copy someone else in the circle. Which means I need a pitcher in my lap." Miyuki said, patting his legs as Tonya sighed. Crawling over and putting herself in his lap.

"You know you could've asked Furuya." Tonya grunted. Feeling the hat leave her head.

"He's too big. I'm supposed to copy. Which means I need someone smaller than me in my lap." Miyuki grinned. Resting his chin on Tonya's shoulder.

"If you wanted to snuggle all you had to do was ask." Tonya smarted off. Getting comfortable in her new seat as the game continued.

It took all she had not to smile at that moment as Miyuki readjusted himself. Hiding his own smile in her shoulder. His way of silently thanking her for what she'd put together for him. How long this temporary truce between them would last though they had no idea. But for the moment they would just enjoy things before the dreaded game made them enemies.