It Began on the Streets
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Part 8
Tezuka immediately rushed home as his secretary informed him of a break in, in the database. He just hoped no one broke in if they were out. He sighed as he made it to the house. It wasn't broken in or anything. That was the good part. He went inside carefully watching for anything. So far nothing, as everything was in place. He walked up to his office but paused as he heard laughter. He waited and listened, unconsciously letting out a small smile.
Inside…
Yuki was having fun. She seemed to get it as Ryoma taught her how. Now they were playing against each other. Yuki kept losing horribly despite the face that Ryoma hadn't played it before. She pouted as she lost again.
"Ryoma-san," she whined, "You lie when you said that you never play before."
"I really haven't Yuki-chan. This is the first time I actually have played it," Ryoma responded smiling at the little girl. She just pouted even more.
"Ahem." They both looked up to see Tezuka standing in the doorway. Yuki smiled running up to him as he picked her up. Ryoma quickly folded the printed piece of paper putting it in his pocket.
"Papa, you home early!" she said giving him a hug.
"Yes, I thought there was some trouble I guess not." Tezuka stated looking directly at Ryoma who stared back indifferently.
"Papa, Ryoma-san is good with computers. You should have seen it," she blurted out. Ryoma sighed.
"I know. Keep playing Yuki-chan, I need to have a word with Ryoma-san." Ryoma sighed again as Tezuka signaled for him to follow into the adjoining room.
As soon as the door shut Ryoma feared for his life.
"Very clever. You were able to hold off the alarms for ten minutes when you got in. I thought I said none of those things," Tezuka said looking at him indifferently.
"Last I checked hacking wasn't dangerous. Not to offend you or anything but your systems weren't that much of a challenge," Ryoma responded.
"I'm curious as to how you got in."
"I don't know I just 'winged it' so to speak."
"Hn. I see. How are your injuries?" Ryoma looked at him confused but answered.
"They're fine. Reiji didn't cut too deep." Of course it took a while for Ryoma to realize his mistake. He walked over to the door quickly but before he could get out it was shut and he was turned around pinned at the door. At least this time Tezuka didn't touch any of his wounds.
"Who was the other?" Tezuka asked. Ryoma struggled a bit knowing that Tezuka still wouldn't give up. He looked him in the eye.
"I don't know. He didn't mention his name," Ryoma answered and moved around a bit but Tezuka didn't let him go.
"You're lying."
"Haven't we been through this before?"
It was silent as they studied the other. Ryoma saw irritation, worry, and…desire? He wondered about the last one, maybe it was an illusion. Tezuka couldn't see anything. Ryoma was well guarded. He'd only let out curiosity and his form was graceful like a cat, but a dangerous one at that. Tezuka realized that he was staring and immediately let go. Ryoma walked out the door. Not a word was said.
Tezuka stayed behind looking at the door. Ryoma was an enigma. He didn't want to know what would happen if Ryoma remembered everything. Ryoma would be mad at him. He couldn't think about this. He had to get back to work. Maybe he should rebuild his firewalls. Or better yet, sort out his feelings.
-X-
Fuji merrily walked along the sidewalks. He still kept the ever-present smile on his face. Inside was a different matter. He'd been thinking about the past events that have occurred. He had his suspicions the minute he saw Echizen enter their lives again. When Inui mentioned the gangs he could've pieced it together. The Double-edge gang, Atobe hired, didn't have their boss with them. It was curious. Fuji had that looked into. He found it very coincidental that at the same time Tezuka had found Ryoma. When the group met up with Kaori and Satoshi they recognized him. He didn't miss the shocked look of recognition in their faces. He put two and two together. Though there wasn't that much evidence to begin with.
Anyways it's been three weeks since Ryoma was staying over at Tezuka's place. And they haven't even kissed yet! Fuji was determined to change that and spice up a few things. He, being the most observant guy he is, didn't miss the attractive spark between them. After all, he suspected that Tezuka had an interest in Ryoma since they first met in junior high. If they weren't going to do anything about it then he'd just have to push them in the right direction. Starting with Ryoma.
Fuji walked up to Tezuka's house and door belled. He couldn't wait to see Tezuka's expression when he comes home. The door opened revealing the person he was just looking for.
"Fuji-san?" Ryoma asked surprised. Fuji walked in.
"Ryoma didn't we discuss this already? I told you to take out formalities," Fuji told him, which annoyed Ryoma since he kept smiling that stupid mask.
"If you're looking for Tezuka-san he's at work," Ryoma said, hoping that Fuji would leave.
"I know. But I'm not here to see Tezuka, I'm here for you." Ryoma feared for his sanity. He heard stories from Eiji and Momo about Fuji's sadistic streak. They said he was just as bad as before maybe more.
"Why?"
"You can accompany me." Fuji looked back outside and called out, "Kaori-san!" She immediately appeared up to them.
"Yes?" she asked.
"You don't mind watching Yuki-chan while I take Ryoma shopping?" he requested. Kaori nodded seeing as how Fuji would be fine since Ryoma is around. Fuji quickly grabbed Ryoma's wrist and dragged him outside. "Bye Kaori-san. We'll be back before curfew!" With that Fuji dragged a resisting Ryoma to the shopping district.
Kaori watched amused. 'I feel so sorry for my boss.' She thought before going inside and talking to Yuki.
-X-
"Yadda," Ryoma protested as Fuji held out a dress, a dress! He was a guy for crying out loud. Fuji just kept his smiling mask on. Ryoma didn't like it one bit. Fuji sighed and gave up. He didn't let his disappointment show. Instead he dragged Ryoma off to another store.
Ryoma immediately recognized the store. It was where that cashier lady said she knew him. He tried to loosen Fuji's grip but to no avail. Fuji was stronger than he looked. Fuji approached the cashier lady. Ryoma hid behind him. He was sure he felt Fuji's amusement. But let his pride drop for this moment.
"Fuji-san! It's nice to see you again. Isn't Kaori supposed to be with you?" she asked.
"Yes, Kasumi, but I had to shop with someone who wouldn't be following me like a shadow. I dragged someone else," Fuji said pulling Ryoma out from behind him.
"Oi!" Ryoma protested but then stared at the cashier lady. She was looking at him in recognition.
"Ryoma!" Kasumi said in surprise to see him again.
"Who are you?" he asked, even if Fuji did say her name seconds ago. Kasumi fell over anime style. She laughed nervously. She did vaguely remember that Kori-san said he had bad memory.
"I recognize you. I'm Kasumi remember? You shopped here about three weeks ago."
"I don't remember."
"Haha, ne Kasumi, help us get some outfit for Ryoma here for a special occasion," Fuji said winking at her. She got the message and dragged them around the store searching something for Ryoma who looked ready to kill the sadist.
-X-
"Now wasn't that fun Ryoma-kun?" Fuji asked looking at his companion. Ryoma glared at the smiling companion.
"It was a complete waste of time," Ryoma answered.
"C'mon Ryoma-kun, how else are you supposed to get Tezuka to kiss you?" Ryoma glared at him.
"What do you mean by—"
He stopped in mid-sentence as something sharp wrapped around his lower arm. He quickly grabbed onto the object dragging out the person who dare do it. He sensed danger and pushed Fuji to hide to the side. Along with the person walked out a few more. He wondered what he'd done to get this kind of attention. He tugged harshly on the blade-like whip from the person. He caught the handle and unwrapped it. It looks like it'd be his weapon.
"Leader of the Double-edge gang. I've wanted to meet you for some time now. I didn't think you'd be this young," the leader obviously spoke. Ryoma twitched.
"Who are you and what do you want?" he asked.
"I am Yuuto and we're here to take revenge on the two of our members you killed."
"What are you talking about? I didn't kill anyone." Yuuto's eyes glared at him.
"Do not lie. Your memory would return within time. We'll make sure you remember it."
Ryoma was surrounded. He looked at his opponents and found that the leader was also going to participate. He got ready. He hated to fight but his body moved by itself, as it was presented. He tensed waiting for the first strike. He jumped and swung the whip against the attacker knocking him unconscious. He did that on a few more. He made sure not to kill them. He didn't want Tezuka to think differently of him.
Now they attacked two at a time. He had some few lashes on him but he didn't mind them as long as they didn't hit an old wound. He was lost on two opponents that he missed one that managed to cut his cheek. The fight stopped for a moment as he touched it. He was bleeding. That was bad. Tezuka would be mad at him for getting into trouble. He had to end this quickly. He scanned a way out of the circle. It seemed hopeless until he spotted movement in the shadows. His chance. It was risky but he was going to take it.
The gang attacked all at once. Ryoma jumped in the air and flipped over them. He grabbed the person hiding in the shadows and placed the blade part of the whip on her neck. She yipped to get their attention. The gang stopped as Yuuto stood in front to negotiate. Ryoma was relieved that it would over.
"Listen, I do not want to kill her but one move against me and I won't hesitate," Ryoma said. He pushed her forward as his shield from the others. They quickly laid out a path for him. He followed it with the woman still acting as his shield. He turned to face them with the woman in front of him. "I don't know what I did but I'm sorry. Either that or someone lied to you." He pushed her towards the group and threw the weapon on the ground before walking off, dragging Fuji with him. Their pace slowed as they got a good enough distance. It was then Fuji noticed.
"Ryoma-kun," Fuji said pulling his face to look at it. Ryoma resisted but decided to stop before Fuji got any other ideas. Fuji wiped off the blood on his cheek with a handkerchief. "We should get that treated along with the wound on your arm before Tezuka comes back."
TBC-------------
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