A/N: Hey Hey Hey! Another update! Actually, this was supposed to be the last chapter, but I thought something was off about it, that there was something missing to the story as a whole. So I suddenly got inspired and this chapter was produced. I hope all of you like it.
Sorry, but I haven't proof read this so I am sorry in advance for any grammer mistakes that may have occurred
To all of you who are currently stuck at home because of a snow storm(yes, i am!), here's another update.
Chapter 13
The reception's over, everyone has left already, each of them paying their respects and giving me their condolences and support for the times ahead. And now, the only ones left in this house, this house that once was so alive, are the ones closest to me. The seigaku regulars all sit around in the family room, drinking their tea, awaiting my arrival, for the truth to be laid out in the open. However, the closer I get to the room, to them, the more dread I feel, the more my guilt for keeping these secrets rises to the surface. It's been so long since I've had to open myself up for the world to see and I don't think I can do it, but I have to. They're idiots; most of them are insensitive moronic fools who have no sense of boundary or the personal space of others. So why is it I care so much about them, because they're stubborn, incessant beings who have wormed their way into my heart as my closest friends and I don't think I could stand it if they betrayed me too.
I've had my fair share of betrayal, of useless, fake friends, and I can't stand those type of people. I've had people who were jealous of me, people who hated my achievements and how little effort it took for me to succeed. It may sound cocky to you, but I am the best. Many people have hated me because I succeed where they can't, or hate me because they try so hard to be perfect, to get the best of marks, yet I put little to no effort. It's not my fault that I understand things easier than others. I never asked to smarter and more athletic and more artistic than most. I never asked for these gifts, but if they can be useful to me in any way, then I will make use of them. Like they say, I won't look a gift horse in the mouth. It's not like I can take it away and I certainly am not going to pretend to be a complete and utter idiot, so instead, I'll make full use of my abilities to appease my growing boredom.
I finally make it to just outside the room and took a huge breadth before I enter. As soon as I make my way in, all eyes turn to me, in there sits every single regular as well as Keigo and Nanako, for support.
"Ochibi . . . Are you okay? How are you doing?" asks Kikumaru-senpai, acting like he's walking on egg shells.
"I'm fine. Since you all already know about my family's past and our . . . wealth, then I guess there's some other things that I may as well tell you and get it over with, so don't interrupt me until I'm done speaking and listen up because I'm not going to repeat myself. What you already know is that my family, my mother specifically, is wealthy. She was born a Takeuchi, one of the richest families in the world, second only to the royal family. Due to my uncle's death a couple years back, and his lack of heirs, the control of the entire company and the families entire fortune, fell to my mother and she has been the head of the family since. Due to the death of both my parents, the control of the entire family fortune is left to me, however, since I am yet of age, Nanako is holding onto it for me until I turn 18. You also know that I am a musician and I play the violin. I also happen to play the drums, guitar, and the piano, among others. I can sing, and I am good enough to make a career of it, and NO, you will not, nor will you ever hear me sing. Everything about tennis and my father is the truth, as you well know. What you don't know is that I have already graduated from high school and in fact, I have already gotten a Bachelor's degree in business administration, and biochemistry along with a Master's degree in Physics. I am currently working on a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and I also plan on getting a medical degree. I think that's all." I finish telling them the truth and look upon each of them to see a stunned Oishi-senpai, Momo-senpai. Kaido-senpai, and Kawamura-senpai. I also see Inui scribbling furiously in his notebook, while Fuji-senpai smiles serenely and Tezuka has no expression at all. "Oh wait, I think you were also slightly confused about Keigo here, and the fact I haven't been calling him Monkey King lately."
"Yea, what's up with that? You guys getting it on or something?" asked Momo-senpai. How tactless of him to put it that way.
"No. Monkey King and I are not as you put it "getting it on." We have known each other for the better part of 10 years. Our families have been friends for generations and business partners for just as long. If anything, Monkey King is more like a brother to me. We first met when I was five years old in America; he was my annoying next door neighbor. He came over every day to get his ass kicked in tennis by a five year old."
"Hey! Ore-sama was a beginner to the game of tennis and YOU had already been playing against your father for three years."
"Yes, so you should thank me for introducing you to one of your passions. You should bow down before me and thank me for changing your life."
"Ore-sama never bows down before anyone, it is others who bow down before ore-sama and worship the ground he walks on." He said offendedly, taking a sip from his tea as his servant fanned him.
"Anyways, I guess that's everything." I breathe out, waiting for their reactions.
"You said you have a degree in biochemistry and a master's in physics?" asks Inui, peering up from his notebook for a second.
"Yes. . ." I answer, almost afraid to ask why.
"Then may I pick your brain and inquire your input on some . . . experiments, I am dealing with. It would be of great use to get the opinion of someone of your education. Also, would I ever be able to make use of any of your research facilities. I understand that your family deals with R&D in several fields. Other than that, I am not surprised by your intelligence; I've always noted you to be of a superior intelligence level than most others. I am surprised by how far you have advanced in academics. To have already obtained degrees of those statures and in those subjects none the less, was beyond my data. Other than that, you are still the same Echizen Ryoma that we all knew, so no problem there." He said not awaiting my answer, pen in hand.
"Umm…Sure . . . I can give you my input in your . . . experiments. And no, you cannot use our family's research facilities. And thanks . . . I guess. Anyone else have anything to say?" I asked looking around at everyone as they all shook their heads.
"Not really, we knew you were smart and all, like Inui-sempai said, I mean there had to be a reason you slept in class everyday and still got top grades. I mean you could have helped me with my subjects if you were so smart and all, but I doubt you would've helped me, ungrateful brat, you should be nicer to your sempai's you know" said Momo, scratching his head and munching on the provided snacks.
I looked around at everyone else, and surprisingly everyone had seemed to accept it all in stride, but my gaze landed on one certain person as I saw the sadistic gleam and the ever present smile that crossed his face.
"Saa Echizen, I'd really love to hear you sing. I'm sure you have a beautiful voice." He voices out so gently and melodiously that it sends shivers straight up my spine and I know that if there is ever anything that I regret doing most in the world, is mentioning that I can sing.
A/N: So that's it, one chapter left. Read and review.
ATTN IMPORTANT NOTE(PLS READ)- RE: SEQUEL
Okay. I just want to say that I don't have a definitive storyline planned for a sequel, however, I do have ideas, and if you look close enough, you'll probably get some clue on what the nature of the possible sequel will be about.
What I want to know from all of you is do you want a sequel? If enough people ask me for a sequel, than I will try my hardest to start one and think of a good story line to go with it. So basically please answer this question:
Do you want a sequel?
If so: (Note: sequel will contain a pairing)
Which pairing do you prefer:
Thrill Pair (FujixRyoma)
Pillar Pair (TezukaxRyoma)
Royal Pair (AtobexRyoma)
RyomaxGirl OC - (note: for a girl character, it will absolutely NOT be a girl from POT, I would be creating my own girl character for the story b/c I don't like SakuxRyoma pairings, no offense to those who do.)
Would you like to see the Ouran members make a reappearance? Do you even care if they do or not?
