Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis

I woke up and immediately noted the missing warmth. 'He probably got up earlier than me.' I thought. I then noticed the note on the bedside table,

'Dear Yuki, Ah. I left to get a present for you. I'll be back soon. Happy Birthday.'

I stared at the note in wonder. It was my birthday? I almost broke down laughing. I had forgotten again. Every year it was the same. My friends would be the ones to remember and I would always be the one to forget. It's kinda sad if you ask me. I quickly got up and changed and decided to see if anybody was in the mansion.

"Yuki-sama."

Lily, one of the maids, greeted me.

"Keigo-sama and the rest have gone out. If you please…"

I smiled and took her offered hand. She led me to the dining room where the table was overloaded with food. I also noted all the butlers and maids in the room. I took a seat and then looked around at everyone,

"Seeing as I'm going to be the only one here. Why don't you all join me?"

Lily smiled; she was used to this, and took a seat next to me. A few moments passed before the rest of the staff joined her,

"Eat whatever you want." I said, before taking a small bowl of fruits and eating.

When no one moved I smiled at them all, "Don't worry. You won't get in trouble."

The mood lightened quickly and soon everyone was enjoying their meal. Lily handed me a bowl of Jell-O and I laughed lightly at the jiggling mass. Nearing the end of the meal the rest came back from whatever they were doing. The servants instantly stopped what they were doing and literally froze in their seats.

"Lighten up a bit. Just finish eating. I promised you wouldn't get in trouble didn't I?"

Kei said that he had a surprise for me and took my hand. I noticed that Chouta was missing again. Kei brought me into a sitting room and presented me with a box wrapped in purple (no duh…) paper. I smiled at him and opened it neatly. Nestled in tissue paper was the newest laptop model I had been saving up to get and the photography set I never got around to buying. I carefully placed them on the side before I jumped out of my seat and planted a small, innocent kiss, on Kei's cheek, "Thank you very much!" I exclaimed.

Then came the rest. Kabaji and Hiyoshi had bought a present for me together, and when I opened it I cooed. It was a baby kitten. They had put it in a rather large box with air holes. The kitten itself was cream colored with light brown stripes across its back and a large blue ribbon tied around its neck.

Yuushi and Gakuto also bought me a present together. It was a necklace with the most stunning black and red jewel you will ever find.

Then Jirou gave me my present and I had to laugh, it was almost identical to the present Yuushi and Gakuto had gotten me except that it had a stunning blue and black. I hugged my energetic sempai (since he was awake) happily.

I really missed celebrating my birthday with them.

My band mates had all pitched in to buy one gift for me; it was a sort of set. It contained two large journals, a drawing pad, color pencils of all colors and shades, pencils (of course), a few rubber erasers, and a whole lot of other stuff. I gave each of them a peck on the cheek.

Then Ryou came up and took my hand, I instantly understood he wanted me to follow him. I noticed that Chouta was still not there,

"Here."

My face lit up brighter than before. Sitting in front of me was a giant mound of candy, all put into these cute bags. I laughed again before throwing my arms around his neck and kissing him on both cheeks, his face instantly went red as I dove into the pile and re-emerged with a giant lollipop hanging out of my mouth. I only had a small part in my mouth considering its size. I glanced around curiously as I continued to lick my lollipop, "Where's Chouta-kun?"

Everyone instantly froze, "Ah…about that…"

"He…uhh…"

"What? He what?"

"He got separated from the group when we were ambushed because someone decided to wear the band jacket." Stev said staring pointedly at his twin,

"Hey! It's not my fault! It was the only one I had!"

Then everyone turned to me, the candy sat, forgotten, in my hand, "You mean he's…lost?"

"Not exactly." Yuushi said, closing the phone he had been talking into, "He needs a ride back though."

I instantly jumped up, "I wanna go!"

When we got back to wherever it was that the guys had been shopping at Chouta was standing in the front waiting. I ran/jumped out of the car and into Chouta's arms, "Neh, neh Chouta-kun! Don't do that again! Got it?"

If you didn't realize it by now I get really childish when I get candy.

He smiled at me, "Sure Yuki."

When we got back to Kei's mansion I immediately plopped Chouta onto a chair and sat on his lap, eating candy. Gakuto snickered at that. I promptly ignored him and played with the little kitten, which I had placed in my lap. By then Gakuto was full out laughing.

And you know what I did?

Being the smart person I am, and oh so very mature, I threw a handful of candy at his head.

Ryou, Kei, and Yuushi snickered at that.

I then stuck my tongue out. Gakuto pouted before a smirk spread across his face.

"Oops…"

I quickly scrambled off of Chouta, careful to hand him the kitten first and made a mad dash for the door. I missed by mere inches.

"Noooo!" I cried as I was tackled to the floor and tickled till my sides were split with laughter.

Ah, the wonders of being in high school.

Finally after that episode it was time for cake.

"Are you sure it's okay to give her more sugar?" Someone asked randomly.

"Well if we didn't she would murder us all in our sleep." Someone else answered.

"No I wouldn't.' I answered.

Everyone laughed. I stared at the large, no that's an understatement, enormous ice cream cake.

"Yay! Now everyone can get a slice" I smiled happily.

And I meant everybody. Anyone who was in the Atobe Mansion that night got a slice of cake.

Finally the celebrations were over. I dozed happily on Chouta's lap, head resting on his chest.

"Then it's time for bed, hm?" I couldn't reply, seeing as I was drifting between consciousness and sleep. I felt Chouta shift under me, and then I was lifted into the air and after a bit of moving around placed on a soft surface. The covers were pulled over me and I sighed but would not release my grip on Chouta's sleeve.

"One…moment…" I murmured before falling asleep.

Five minutes later I woke up again. I yawned and smiled when I saw Chouta asleep on the chair right next to the bed I was sleeping on. I pulled one of the covers off the bed and placed it on Chouta and then placed a pillow under his head.

Oh well, I'll just talk to him tomorrow then.

A/N: I hope this chapter makes up for my long absence. I apologize for all of the OOCness.