Distance

Disclaimer: Do Not Owe Prince of Tennis!

Warning: boy/boy (Tezuka/Ryoma) Do Not Read If This Offends You!

It has been one week since the ending of the friendly match against the American team. During that one week, he had the only chance to see Tezuka was during the party of Coach Ryuzaki of coming out of the hospital and getting an extra surprise from Tezuka. His arm has been healed!

But one week...Why hadn't Tezuka came to see him? During the course of one week, many things had went through with Ryoma's life. For one thing, Kaidou's memory had been erased momentarily and it was thanks to Mizuki and Yuuta that the two of them have brought his memory back.

Ryoma finally sighed as he stood up from the breakfast table of his own home.

"Ryoma, what's the matter?" Rinko Echizen, Ryoma's mother asked.

Ryoma shook his head, "Betsuni. I just remembered that I have something to do," he said.

"It must be a girl," a voice said snickering as it was coming from Nanjiroh who was reading the morning paper but as usual,
he hid the porn magazine from behind it. "After all, it is only Sunday," he pointed out.

Ryoma glared at his father who was still reading the paper, "I'm going over to a friend's house," he said which was the truth and he had only been there once where he had begged Tezuka to be entered in the match against the American team. It was truly his fault that he was so arrogant against Kevin Smith that he had not seen what he had been doing. It was thanks to his lover that he had to remind him in a way by slapping him across the face to have some senses back in him.

Even though he had been mad at Tezuka for it, he had forgiven for the older boy for slapping him and for not seeing what he had been doing at the end of the tennis match against Kevin Smith.

"Remember, you still have to decide if you are going to the U.S. for the U.S. opening!" Nanjiroh called out to him before Ryoma slammed the door behind him.

That was also another matter for him to deal with as he knew it would be such a long time for this opportunity to come.

"I don't think our relationship is going to work out, buchou," Ryoma had said as he had went over Tezuka's place to tell him the news yesterday and to ask him why he had not seen the boy since the match.

Tezuka raised his eyebrow, "I thought I told you to call me by my given name?" He asked.

Ryoma nodded as he continued, "Why have you've been avoiding me, Kunimitsu?" He asked annoyed.

"I have stuff to take care of," Tezuka replied.

"What do you mean?" Ryoma asked unhappily.

"My father has this opportunity to go to New York for a promotion from his job. All of us are moving there in about a week"
Tezuka replied slowly.

Ryoma's jaw dropped, "The N-Nationals?" He stammered.

"I'm sure that you and the others will be able to make it without me," Tezuka said quietly.

Ryoma shook his head stubbornly, "I can't do that," he said.

"Ryoma, you have to," Tezuka said surprised.

"I have an opportunity to play in the U.S. Opening tournament in New York," Ryoma replied now this time, it was Tezuka's jaw to be dropped down in shock.

Luckily, two transfer students came to Seigaku just in time before the Nationals. Since it was Tezuka's and Ryoma's last day to be in the tennis club, the two had seen the potentional that the two new student has. Both were second years and was a good thing that both weren't freshmans or else they won't be able to play.

Seigaku tennis team were so worried that they couldn't compete in the Nationals that they were thinking for letting Arai join the team. But seeing the two transfer students, they now have a chance.

"I can't believe you and buchou are actually leaving the team already!" Momoshiro complained one day as he was walking to school with Ryoma.

"I'm sure the team will be able to go on," Ryoma said.

"Kantaro and Haruka aren't National players!" Momoshiro said as he was talking about the two new transfer student.

"Oh and Arai is?" Ryoma asked smirking.

Momoshiro glared, "But still! We need both of you!" He said.

"Momo-Senpai, just believe in yourself," Ryoma said as Momoshiro stared at the back of him as he blinked.

"Mou, this is really a coincidence that Tezuka-buchou and Echizen are leaving on the same day to New York at the same flight and time," Kikumaru said.

"Cheer up Eiji! We will win the Nationals no matter what!" Oishi said to his doubles partner.

"Mou, I hope so," Kikumaru said quietly.

"Saa, it will be a long time until we see each other again, Tezuka," Fuji said smiling at him.

Tezuka nodded, "Just watch out for Inui. Even though he is now vice-captain," he said as he thought about what sort of new 'inventions' that Inui may develop while the two were away.

Fuji nodded in understanding, "Of course Tezuka," he promised.

Just then, the warning of going to New York was finally made in the intercom as the two families were getting ready to leave and board the plane.

"Kunimitsu, it's time to go," Tezuka's mom called out to him.

"You to Ryoma! It's time to go!" Rinko called out as well.

"Ceh, we know that," Ryoma murmured as he was quite stubborn.

"Minna, do your best. Will cheer for you while we are in New York," Tezuka said.

Everyone nodded, "Good-bye Tezuka, Echizen," they all said.

Tezuka and Ryoma waved good-bye as they left with their families.

Few months later...

"Kunimitsu, did you hear?" Ryoma asked one day as he was with his boyfriend in his new room and home as it was also a coincidence that they lived in the same neighborhood.

Tezuka nodded, "Seigaku won the Nationals," he said proudly.

Ryoma nodded, "Oishi told me that he was going to bring the tapes to let us watch," he said frowning.

"Ah. He did that also when I went to Germany and I saw the battle with you against Sanada," Tezuka explained.

Ryoma stretched as he lied down on the bed while Tezuka sat at the edge, "I wonder what have become Seigaku," he said as Tezuka looked at him confused. "You know, with the new captain and vice-captain," he said.

"It got to be either Momoshiro or Kaidou since both of them has the most experience," Tezuka said.

"Hmm, the next time I email Momoshiro, I'll ask him. Nah Kunimitsu, your family isn't home, are they?" Ryoma asked as he gave him his rare smiles.

"They won't be home for a couple of hours," Tezuka replied.

"Perhaps we should do this then," Ryoma murmured as he sat up and leaned forward Tezuka and kissed him passionately.

Tezuka smiled through the kiss as he eagerly kissed him back before the two were needed for air.

"I love you Kunimitsu. I will never let you go," Ryoma said in English as he hugged him tightly.

Tezuka looked at him surprised but then smiled. It was his first time hearing Ryoma confess his feelings towards him. He knew he would always love Ryoma no matter where or what he is doing at the moment. "I love you to, Ryoma," Tezuka confessed as the two hugged one another tightly as if they were afraid that the other one might disappear. No matter what happens, the two will always be lovers even if the distance is close or not.

End.

me: I was trying to end this in a way that is suitable. So no flames! Bit rushed, ain't it? Can't really forge an ending in this story, that's why...

Tezuka: At least you did it.

me: (nods). Hope you guys had an wonderful April Fool's Day!

Ryoma: Did you get tricked today?

me: No. Thank gawd. (sighs in relieve).

Kikumaru: Will be onto the next story soon.

me: Check out my other stories since I have updated 'em since today is April Fool's Day! Well, not 'Slytherin Love' but you all know why! If you don't, check out my bio for why.

Tezuka: Review and update!!