...sweet moment...

"Alright, now what is it that you want to talk about this time?" Fuji asked right after he checked on his sister. Yumiko looked stressed as ever, and Fuji couldn't help but feel more guilty for not being able to be there when his sister needed him most. He made few phone calls including Yumiko's superior to inform her that his sister wasn't feeling well, and that she needs to take few days off.

So far, everything is going on well.

"I don't really know what's the story but I think Yumiko mentioned something which I think you should know."

Fuji arched a brow.

"Go ahead."

Tezuka left for awhile and grabbed a bottle of champagne from the fridge. He poured one glass for each of them and settled down on the couch. Fuji sat right across him.

"She mentioned that you're with Shiraishi."

Fuji looked at him point blank.

"I was." Fuji clarified. "….but…Yumiko didn't know…" Fuji looked lost as he processed what Tezuka had said. And then realization struck him. "Oh my god…" he whispered.

Tezuka eyed him closely.

"She saw us yesterday…that must be it…" Fuji murmured without batting an eye at Tezuka.

The novelist snickered; one which Fuji didn't like. It looked like a mixture of arrogance and mockery.

"Tezuka….he just said hi…that's it.."

Tezuka sighed and nodded. "Well…Yumiko seemed to have different story than what you're saying.."

Fuji frowned. He recalled the kiss that had transpired between him and Shiraishi. If Yumiko indeed saw that, he'll really be doomed.

"Look…I can explain…she misunderstood everything…" Fuji said almost pleading. When Tezuka gave him a blank look, he heaved a sigh. "Alright..I know you wouldn't understand.."

Fuji debated as to the right thing he was supposed to say. He knew he should explain to Tezuka. He was planning on doing that after all. But not this time. He grabbed his glass of champagne and took it in a single gulp, apparently hoping to find the courage to do things on their right way.

"I kissed Shiraishi…." Fuji muttered, looking straight at Tezuka's reaction. There was none. "..but it didn't mean anything, Tezuka…" This time, Fuji stood up and settled beside his lover.

He gently caressed his arm, trying to reassure him that there's nothing special going on with him and Shiraishi anymore, because there's actually nothing more about them other than friendship.

Tezuka still didn't show any reaction and fixed his gaze on his glass of champagne in front of him.

"Tezuka.."

Fuji reached for Tezuka face to let the other look at him in the eye, but to his disappointment, the spectacled man pried his hand away. They seated in silence for a couple of seconds, before Fuji decided to break the ice.

"Shiraishi and I are just friends, and whether you believe it or not, that's the truth."

"Is it?" Tezuka asked in mockery.

Fuji frowned. "Of course. For Christ's sake Tezuka…we're together…" he answered almost in disbelief.

The other guy finally looked back at him. "Yumiko and Shiraishi were also together when you stole him away…"

Fuji gaped in surprise and annoyance. Tezuka was saying a fact, but the way he said it brought his blood boiling in unimaginable heights. It sounded as if he was blaming him; it sounded as if it was all his fault where in fact, Shiraishi felt mutual love towards him; it sounded as if he resented him for the mere reason that he once fell in love with the wrong man. That was plain unfair.

"I didn't steal him away…."

Tezuka gave out a humorless smile. "It doesn't change the fact that you dated him behind your sister's back."

Fuji smirked. "So now you're blaming me."

"I am."

"Thanks. That's really wonderful." Fuji sarcastically said as he stood up and headed out. He needed some fresh air. He needed to breathe. He needed space.

The moment he slammed the door shut behind him, tears started to swell down his eyes. He bit his lower lip to prevent his sobs. While it's true that Tezuka was doing nothing wrong other than telling him what's true, it still hurts. Tezuka obviously didn't trust him to hold his emotion. For all Fuji knew, he was honest in his relationship to the spectacled guy. Every time he tells him he loves him, he meant it. Shiraishi's his first love, but it's Tezuka whom he value most now. So why can't he show him some faith?

Fuji went closer to his car and leaned against it. Perhaps he's now paying the mistakes he did before. He hurt his sister. Now's the time to pay the price for everything. He gently wiped away his tears with the back of his hand.

"Are you done?"

Fuji raised his head and saw Tezuka standing by the doorside.

"I'll leave when my sister's awake."

Tezuka frowned. Fuji looked away. Even when he felt Tezuka getting closer, he didn't move an inch to where he was leaning. There was no point doing it without making him look like a spoiled brat that needs attention. And even if he wants 'that' attention, there's no way he'll ever show it now.

"You'll catch a cold when you stay here longer." Tezuka said when he finally was in front of his lover, pinning him more against the car.

"I can handle." Fuji insisted, though he could feel the uneven beating of his heart when he felt Tezuka's ghostly breath against his face. It was then when he realized how close they were. "….and please…..you're so close…" he added, looking away, but not making any effort to push the other guy.

Tezuka snickered and move his face closer to Fuji so that they were literally a millimeter away. Fuji gulped. He knew that if he ever say anything, his lips would touch Tezuka's. In other occasions, he wouldn't have felt awkward with their proximity. But with the situation at hand, certain things change, and though Fuji hated to admit it, Tezuka still has this strange and equally strong effect on him. Not to mention the fact that they've been closer to this situation before. If you've read the last chapters of course. (^_^)

Finally, Fuji had the courage to place a hand on Tezuka's chest and gently push him away, which he soon found out, was not really a very wise move to make. Tezuka gripped his hand, closed the remaining distance between them, and crushed their lips together.

Fuji was thinking of pulling himself away except that he instead clung his arms to Tezuka's neck.

"I'm sorry…I didn't mean to make you cry…" Tezuka whispered after their heated kiss.

Fuji shook his head and smiled. "I actually feel better now."

"I thought so.."

Fuji raised a brow. "You thought so."

"You looked so depress and worried, I thought you need to cry it out."

Fuji, finding Tezuka's statement so sweet, couldn't resist the urge to peck a kiss on the other guy's lips.

"I love you." he said. He was surprised how his annoyance and anger immediately ebb after their kiss, but he didn't want to deal with it much.

Tezuka hugged him tighter. "I know."

"You're not angry anymore?"

No answer.

Fuji pulled away and looked at his lover in the eyes. "You are."

Tezuka sighed. "I just don't like the idea that you kissed him."

"But that was-"

Tezuka place a finger on Fuji's lips to stop him from saying anything anymore. "I know."

Fuji looked down. "I'm sorry.."

The response he got was another tight hug, and Fuji knew everything's going to be alright.

Author's Note:

There!

So...how was it?

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