Don't Say Goodbye

By: Iceyicecream

Chapter 11: School

Tezuka had been released from the hospital and today is his first day back. People have already hung signs everywhere saying welcome back and things down that line. Girls still give you looks but they are too busy looking at the person to your left to do anything more. You scoot over because you don't want to be pushed by those annoying fan girls only to be pushed so far from your boyfriend you can only see him from afar. You sigh as you head to class. "What's wrong?" Oishi asked you looking concerned.

You smile and shake your head. "Nothing, just the fan girls are a bit irritating."
Oishi chuckles and nods his head in agreement. "It'll be like that for a couple of days during practice."
You groan and place your head on your desk. "Ne, do you know what high school you want to apply for nya?" Kikumaru asked.

You face palm yourself and groan. You had forgotten all about that since Tezuka was in the hospital. "Ma, ma, we still have a few more months till we have to turn in our applications." Oishi said trying to comfort you.

"Do you know where you want to go?" You asked the golden pair.

They turned to each other and smiled. "We're planning on going on to one of the high schools with tennis." Kikumaru said.

You frown. You didn't know, what did you want to do? You turn to see Tezuka walk in. You hadn't asked him what high school he was going. Did you want to go to the same high school as him? You groan and place your head on the cool desk. "Cheer up!" Kikumaru said patting your back.

"Mm." You grumble to him.

School ended smoothly but you barely go time alone with Tezuka. You sigh as you get the tennis balls and carry them to the courts. "Sempai, what are you doing?"
You turn to see Momoshiro looking at your curiously. You smile and show him one of the many baskets of tennis balls. "Just setting up for you guys." You answer.

He smiles and takes if from you before you can protest. "Then I'll help you." He answers.

You smile and nod your head and go back to the shed to get the others. "Sempai?"
You turn to see Ryoma poking his head from the door. "What's up?" You ask.

He comes up and grabs the basket in your hand. "I'll take that." He said and left.

You look at the door confused. What was with everyone today? You head out of the shed and hear squeals and screams. You sigh and sit down on the bench and watch the practice from afar. You looked and counted the members on the court but one person was missing. "Boo!"

You screamed and jumped up and turn around to see Fuji behind you chuckling. "You scared the heck out me!" You say.

Fuji sits down. "It was funny."
You roll your eyes and sit beside him. "What's wrong? You look down." He says.

You turn to see him staring at you. You sigh and put your head in your hands. "Do you know where you want to go for high school?"
He pondered this for a moment and shrugged. "I have an idea but nothing more than that."
You look back at the courts to see Tezuka serving. "Do you think he wants me to go to the same high school as him?"
Tezuka threw the ball up and slammed it into the opponent's court. "Not if it isn't what you want."
You turn to him confused. "He isn't the type of person to cheat. He would probably be happy for the two of you to go to the same high school but, if it makes you unhappy, he doesn't want to keep you attached."
Your face turned red. "Are you saying that he thinks I'm extra weight?"
Fuji shook his head. "No, he doesn't want to be your extra weight."
Your eyes widened and you sit back down and groan. "I don't know what I want anymore."
Fuji chuckled and patted your head. "You'll figure it out soon."
He stood up and stretched his arms. "I need to go now, I'll talk to you later."
You nod your head and watch as he leaves. You sigh and watch Tezuka hit the ball. You look up at the sky and sigh. "What do I want?" You mumble.

Practice ended but the number of girls had reduced greatly. "Good job!" You say smiling handing them their towels.

They nod their heads and wipe their sweat. You hand Tezuka his as he sits on the bench. "How is it?" You ask.

He nods his head and stretches his legs. "Alright." He said.

You smile and nod your head. "Ne, do you want to grab something to eat after this?" You ask him.

He looks up and nods his head. "Can we come too?" Kikumaru and Momoshiro asked.

You couldn't help but laugh and nodded your head. "The more the merrier!" You say.

"YES!" They screamed.

And before you knew it, all the members of the tennis team had come to eat. You guys went to the local hamburger shop to eat. "DELICIOUS!" Momoshiro exclaimed.

"Sushi is better." Kawamaru muttered but ate his hamburger nonetheless.

You laugh and eat as well. Tezuka stares at you intensely making you feel insecure. "Is there something on my face?" You ask him.

He shakes his head. "I'm wondering why you wanted to go out to eat."
You swallow. "Both to congratulate you back to school and because I have a question for you."
"What do you want to ask?" He asked.

You blushed. "Um…I was wondering wh-"
"Ne, let's play a game nya!" Kikumaru declared.

You turned to see Kikumaru stating the rules and the next thing you see are guys stuffing their faces with fries until they can't fit anymore. Ryoma was first to lose and the winner was Momoshiro but he ended up vomiting afterwards. You started laughing hard your stomach started hurting. Momoshiro ended up eating more food paid by everyone else who was in the contest. And like every good day, they had to leave back to their homes. "See you tomorrow!" They said and they went their separate ways.

Tezuka and you went your own way. Your heart was racing as you walked to your house. "Um…are you okay?" You ask him.

He nods his head. You look at the now darkening sky and smile. "Where do you want to go for high school?" You ask him.

He turns and looks up at the sky as well and shrugs. "I may end up going to Germany."
Your eyes widened and you turned to see him still staring at the sky in front of him. "Germany huh?" You say trying to keep the sadness from your voice, "So you're going to become a professional then?"
He nods his head. "I will."
You smile and walk in front of him and turn and smile. "Then I'll be rooting you on!" You say showing him a thumbs up.

He doesn't say anything but walks faster and places a sudden kiss on your lips. You stop and drop your bag. He releases you from his spell but continues to stare into your eyes. He stops after realizing he was staring and walks towards your house. "Hurry, before you Oto-San starts stating that I did something to you." He said.

You smile and touch your lips not sure if it was a dream or not. "Hai!" You say and follow after him.