Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis. So sad.
Chapter 4 – Second Wish
A week passed by very quickly. Too quickly, it seemed to Fuji Syusuke for he would definitely start to miss the daily companionship with Tezuka Kunimitsu since his ankle recovered. Ever since that day where Fuji had lunch together with the captain, the tensai did not bring up the subject of Sue, and neither did Tezuka.
"Well, Tezuka," Fuji began reluctantly upon reaching the school gates of Seigaku High, "You don't have to accompany me to school anymore since my ankle has recovered. My first wish is granted," he gave a Cheshire grin with a twinkle in his eye.
'No! I want to accompany you to school everyday!' Tezuka's mind screamed, his eyes instantly widening upon realizing what he had just thought.
"Well," Fuji continued thoughtfully, "I will tell you my second wish soon enough. See you later during tennis practice. Bye!" He was about to hurry off when Tezuka grabbed his hand.
"Fuji! Wait!"
Fuji Syusuke stopped short in his tracks. Something in Tezuka's tone struck him, and he stared at the taller boy in surprise.
"Erm..." Tezuka paused as he breathed in deeply, trying to calm his racing heart down as he started to feel nervous at what he was going to say next, "...Don't mind if we go to school together? I mean, I am already used to this routine and I don't wish to disrupt the routine..."He swallowed as clenched and unclenched his fists, hoping that he did not look nervous in front of Fuji, "We could still have lunch together too..." He trailed off, hoping that the tensai would get the hint.
Grinning even wider, Fuji nodded, his throat choked with emotions that could send him flying to heavens.
"Okay. See you later during lunch break." With that,Tezuka walked towards the direction of his classroom.
Not long after they parted, Fuji was again stopped in his tracks when he saw a blur of red-hair rushing towards him.
"Fujiko! You have recovered!" Eiji exclaimed happily. The acrobatic player stared at his friend for a while before he asked, raising an eyebrow, "Fujiko, are you dating Buchou?"
"Huh?" Fuji asked, shocked at Eiji's sudden question, "No, we aren't." He shook his head, 'How I wish that we were,' he thought wistfully.
Pouting in disappointment, Eiji released his hold on his friend as he continued, "I thought you were dating since you and Buchou have been so close lately. Do you like him, Fujiko? I think you really do!"
Fuji was dumbstruck. 'Am I that obvious to everyone?' He wondered.
"Why don't you go on a date with Buchou? You two look so perfect together!" Eiji suggested, his eyes brightening at that idea. Without waiting for Fuji's reply, Eiji continued, his eyes now seemed dreamy as he began to speak with relish and pleasure, "I remembered the time when I asked Oishi out on a date. I was so nervous, but I really wanted to be with Oishi. Even if Oishi might not agree in the end, I still believe that I should give it a shot. Luck should be on my side, since on that date, Oishi asked me to be his boyfriend! So," Eiji paused, shooting his friend a hopeful look, "Just give it a try, Fujiko! Ask Buchou out on a date!" He winked.
At this moment, the bell rang, signaling the start of lessons before Fuji could reply. As the both of them started to make their way towards their classroom, Fuji's mind wandered.
'Inui, and now ever Eiji suggested that I try. Should I?'
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Tezuka closed his eyes, feeling the caress of the gentle breeze as he waited for Fuji at the rooftop. Placed beside the bespectacled boy was the familiar blue bag – lunch, which he had prepared for both of them.
While Tezuka Kunimitsu looked calm, in his heart and soul, he was confused. Why would he care whether Fuji would get the wrong idea between him and that irritating Sue? Why would he initiate the invitation to have lunch with Fuji? And, why did he feel the unmistakable prick in his heart when Fuji said that he did not have to accompany the tensai to school anymore? He had even come up with a stupid excuse about not wanting to disrupt his routine in order to accompany Fuji to school! All these actions seemed to reflect the gestures of a close and caring friend, yet somewhere deep in the captain's heart, it meant something else.
"Been waiting long?" a voice broke Tezuka's train of thoughts.
Opening his eyes, Tezuka's heart skipped a beat as he took in the soft features of Fuji, who looked anything but an angel.
Shaking his head, he could only choked out the word, "No."
Sitting comfortably beside him, Fuji smiled softly at Tezuka as he teased, "Still a man of few words." He laughed before continuing, "Tezuka, I have a second wish for you to grant." He stared at Tezuka who was observing the tensai silently, "I want to have a date. Will you grant me a date?" He asked hopefully.
Tezuka blinked as the words sank in. 'A date?' He had not expect that wish to be from Fuji. As their eyes made contact, Tezuka could see that Fuji's blue eyes were poignant with suppressed feelings. But what?
Tezuka ran a hand through his hair, looking thoughtfully before replying, "How about this Saturday? We could meet in the morning at ten. I will fetch you."
Fuji looked slightly surprised. He had not really expect Tezuka to agree in granting this wish. 'I guess Inui and Eiji were right,' Fuji chuckled silently.
A/N: I am really sorry for the slow update. To all whom I have said that I will update as soon as possible, I have tried my best to squeeze time out to update this story.
So, I do hope this chapter does not disappoint anyone. :)
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