Hyotei's First Date

By NarutoandBleach

Teacher: Who has all the rights to Prince of Tennis?

Students: Konomi–Sensei of ocurse! The Person writing this will not own the series whatsoever!

Chapter 40: Ryoma, Are You A Stalker?

As Ryoma shouldered his tennis bag, he didn't bother saying goodbye to his father that he knew, was lounging by the temple's bell reading his crappy porn magazines. His mother and Nanako had left earlier to go shopping since there was a big sale going on. Before Ryoma leaves, he still had time to pet his karupin because his cat would never betray him or do something stupid like giving Fuji roses. Okay, so maybe he was a bit obsessed with the roses.

Once ryoma closed the gate and headed towards the park, he arrived at the tennis court, knowing full well that Atobe would be here. But he won't be here for a couple of hours so this gives Ryoma a chance to warm up, but he decided against it. Furthermore, Ryoma's stomach growled since he hasn't eaten anything this morning. So, to satisfy his hunger, Ryoma decided to buy a burger and opted to take it with him instead of eating it inside. He then began walking around while glancing through the shop windows while eating. He soon noticed that there was a diner that Fuji once took him to since this place served wasabi flavored coffee. Even Ryoma felt happy to take a sip of the coffee previously.

Just then, he noticed the four boys from Hyotei crouching behind the car whispering to each other while giggling. Ryoma then walked over a little further so that he could hear them, but decided to stay behind another car. Fortunately, it was a van and he didn't have to crouch.

"Can you believe this? Atobe is really dating fuji." Said hiyoshi, the one that Ryoma remembered defeating in junior high.

"There has to be an explanation for all of this." Thought Ryoma. That is the reason why he has stayed hidden behind the van since he does not want to eavesdrop.

"Those two lovebirds are coming out of the diner! And look they are holding hands!" What the hell?

There was no way that Atobe could get out of this one.

"They are coming this way! Quick, duck!" ordered Gakuto.

"We are crouching!" shouted Shishido.

"well crouch deeper!"

"What are you guys doing?" asked Ryoma as he approached behind them.

"Oh um…. Nothing!" said one of the boys nervously.

"Well, aren't you guys an idiotic sight." Ryoma immediately knew where that voice came from. "You lot wouldn't be following ore-sama now, wouldn't you?"

"Of course not, Atobe. Whatever gave you that idea?" asked Oshitari.

"The fact that you people are hiding behind a car gave me the hint, Oshitari." Answered Atobe.

"At least we know you are dating Fuji! Don't even try to deny it, Atobe!" yelled Gakuto while Ryoma stood behind his lover staring at the boy with the red haircut. He even wanted to get rid of his old hair style a few years ago and it was lucky that it wasn't cut in a different style. This time, it was not that fashionable.

"Let's leave your friends to their entertainment, Kei-kun." Said Fuji as his voice was filled with sweetness. Ryoma was planning to strangle his sempai. "How dare he call Atobe Kei-kun! I am the only person that has the right to give Keigo cute nicknames like monkey king." thought Ryoma angrily. He didn't know what Atobe had against those names.

"Yes, I still have other pressing matters to attend to and if I am late, I will be punished with laps." Said Fuji as he dashed off into the distance. Each time Ryoma called Atobe a monkey king, he would be seething with annoyance or answer to a horrible nickname invented for Ryoma. At this point, Ryoma was feeling numb all over his body and decided to take a seat at a nearby table to relax himself.

As the four boys stared after Atobe and Fuji, they could see that the two lovebirds were not holding hands anymore. But they are not really that accustomed to each other's company either. Neither of them is denying a relationship with each other. Furthermore, a car alarm went off behind them since Ryoma leaned on it for far too long.

"Ryoma, what are you doing here exactly?" asked Hiyoshi. The mushroom head once had a huge crush on the kid.

"Were you spying on us?" added Jirou.

"Maybe you also have a relationship with Fuji as well." Guessed Oshitari.

"That makes a lot of sense." Said Mukahi. "Now then, who wants ice cream?"

"I'll join you guys." Said Ryoma. "Besides, you guys were well aware about my love with your captain, right? So it's only fair that I get to spend more time with him while you guys are around at his house on the weekends."

They all looked at each other for a moment and shrugged in agreement.

That afternoon, Atobe welcomed Ryoma back to the locker room.

"You're late." Said Atobe

Ryoma looked at Atobe for a moment and sighed. "Barou! You are early like me." Answered Ryoma with an expressionless look on his face.

Atobe glanced at his wristwatch. "Ah yes, so I am. Still, you are usually here earlier than I am. You've be doing that an awful lot behind your own schedule. Is something the matter?"

"It's nothing really." Replied Ryoma as he tried to get his bag, but Atobe grabbed his shoulder.

"Don't lie to me, gaki! Tell me what's wrong or else I'll-" But Ryoma didn't even let him finish his sentence and started punching his boyfriend. Atobe staggered back a few steps and lifted his hand to see blood running down his face and flowing on his finger. Yep, his lip was cut.

"How dare you do that to ore-sama, you little bastard!" growled atobe. He then rushed towards Ryoma and pinned the young seigakuan against the lockers with his hand on the boy's neck. They soon glared at each other and Ryoma tried his best to pry Atobe's hand away from his throat while his other hand grabbed hold of the grey haired boy's hand and pinned it above the younger boy's head. After that was successful. Atobe stopped choking Ryoma and kissed him.

This wasn't some sort of a gentle kiss, it was an angry kiss. They boy continued their little love fest in the locker rooms for a while before Ryoma buried his head in the crook of Atobe's neck and bit hard.

"Must you really mar my skin? You insufferable little brat." Said an amused Atobe. He wasn't mad anymore and ryoma could see how much he really showed his caring side.

"Sorry, but when I saw you kissing Fuji, I thought you would be cheating on me, but now I know better. I just wish Fuji wasn't so full of himself." Said Ryoma.

"you could have stopped him sooner if you didn't hide so much." Replied Atobe while crossing his arms.

"Yeah, but Fuji wouldn't believe me, you know that. He would just brush it off like it was nothing." Continued Ryoma.

"Fuji is a sadist, we all know that. Anyway, you want to come by my house for the night?"

"I got nothing better to do anyway. Besides, I got time before I head to the airport to get Tezuka." Said Ryoma.

The next day…

As Ryoma woke up, he could hear the phone ring.

"moshi moshi" he could hear Ryoma answering the phone. "No, nothing really important. I was surprised that you were coming back today." Atobe woke up and sees Ryoma sleeping at his side on the bed. "Yes, I am coming, bye." Ryoma then placed the phone down on the table beside the bed and stood up, putting his clothes on since he didn't notice Atobe waking up.

Atobe glanced at the clock and realized that it wasn't seven yet since they only slept for a few hours.

After their game, both boys decided against going to the café and decided to go straight to Atobe's where they had a steamy sex session before falling asleep. Atobe had hoped that Ryoma would spend another night here, but it seems that would not happen.

"you were actually going to leave without saying goodbye?" asked Atobe.

"I was going to leave you a note telling you that I will be back later."

"A note? Phht! You are so unbelievable." Snorted Atobe.

"There is nothing wrong with leaving a note. I didn't want to wake you. You're always complaining of not getting enough sleep because of studying."

True enough, Atobe would have preferred saying goodbye to Ryoma personally instead of leaving a note and he knew Ryoma would know this. "Who are you going to see anyway?" asked atobe. "Whoever it is, please reschedule, I was hoping you'd stay for another few days."

"I wish I could stay, but buchou is coming back today and I have to meet him at the airport."

It's always about tezuka. "You are able to see hinm tomorrow right? I am sure he is pretty tired from the jet lag and that there are a lot of other people out there to greet him." Said Atobe.

"Sure, but since Inui-sempai and I are the only few people who knows that he is coming back today and we decided that only one of us can go and greet him since the rest of them are probably at the waiting area. Buchou does not like large crowds, you know that." Grumbled Ryom as he fidgeted with the door handle.

What about after you see Tezuka, you could come back right? My parents are out until Monday." Suggested Atobe.

Ryoma looked up and smiled at Atobe. Even the narcissist was taken aback by that look since it looked genuine. He returned the smile and was feeling happy. "I'll take that into consideration. Once I drop Tezuka off at his house, you will be sure to come by and get me with your limo. I will tell my dad that I will spend the night at your place because I need to give Tezuka some time to rest himself since he must be worn out from all that training."

Smiling happily, Atobe waved at Ryoma before going into the kitchen and getting himself some coffee. He needed to be awake when Ryoma returns. So what if he took that chocolate cake? It's not like he needed to watch his calories.

As Ryoma peered through the crowd looking for a familiar nest of brown hair and a stern face, the people walked around, bumping into him while another man with a large black bag whirled around, smacking Echizen in the chest. The boy staggered around and would have fallen, but luckily a strong arm steadied him. "You should be more careful, Echizen."

"Buchou! Oh god, how I missed you!" Ryoma greeted the older boy as he turned around and hugged him. Tezuka was unchanged except for the cast on his right arm and the sling supporting it. "Where is your luggage, I will get it for you."

"No need, I took care of that already." Answered Tezuka as he tried to lift his bag from the ground, but Ryoma managed to snag it from his grasp. Tezuka was about to argue that he could carry his own bag, but saw the determined look in the boy's eyes and decided to keep silent about the matter at hand. I'm surprised to see you here, I thought Inui would come to greet me and not you."

"Why wouldn't I come?"

"Ah yes that's right. Those other guys are pretty busy with their things and are not able to make it." Said Tezuka.

Recently, Tezuka and Ryoma are talking on the phone more often because Ryoma had to congratulate Tezuka on his difficult win. Since then, Ryoma had made it a point to call him after his every game no matter if he won or not. Tezuka found it nice to be able to talk to someone about his games after they were over. These guys had forged a strong friendship together and the kid was not his subordinate anymore.

Once the bus took them out of the airport, they arrived at tezuka's house. He then invited Ryoma in since his parents were on an extended holiday in southern Europe. They would call and find out that he was not severely injured and that his arm will heal in a few months. He then heard their voice on the answering machine telling hinm not to order in, but rather making food on his own. They also told him that they had taped the matches and that they can be found under the VCR. Yes they are worried about him, but they love their son dearly.

"So you are not fond of cooking, eh?" asked Ryoma.

"Are you hungry? I am sure there is something that you like to eat in our freezer. You know how my mother is with food these days." Said Tezuka.

"No thanks. I just ate at Keigo's place. There is a chance that he might want me to go back to his place since I cannot stay long. However, let's watch a few tapes since I might have missed a few of your games." Said Ryoma before dialing Atobe's number.

Tezuka agreed since he wanted a chance to analyze the games further and both of them settled down on the couch to watch the tapes. After over an hour and a half, he noticed the boy was falling asleep when the phone rang. He then walked over to Ryoma's body and picked up the phone.
That boy must have had a long day. I should probably wake him up and take him back to Atobe's house. I'm sure his father is very worried. He thought to himself as he spoke on the phone.

"Moshi Moshi" said Tezuka.

"Ah, Kunimitsu, how wonderful to hear your voice again after a long time." Said the voice on the other line.

"Atobe, thank goodness you called. I was just about to fall asleep for a moment and then I realized that Ryoma went to sleep early. Looks like I should bring him back to his father's house. Anyway, should I bring him back to your place?"

"So ryoma has fallen asleep even after watching those tapes? Wow! And here I thought he would answer his phone, but it turns out his captain is doing his work. Anyway, how are things with you? Hope your recovery is going well."

"Pretty good so far. The doctors in Germany said no heavy tennis playing for a while. I guess I won't have to worry about training for a while since I need time for myself. Anyway, should I bring Ryoma out into your limo when you get here? Because I don't want to leave him here outside all by himself." Continued Tezuka.

"Ore-sama has that covered and will arrive at your place within 15-20 minutes. It's a shame that Ryoma didn't call me sooner to pick him up and I would have been in a state of panic to find out that he is with you." Said Atobe.

"Don't worry; me and Ryoma are not an item. It's already 11pm here and I should get some sleep. Anyway. I will see you here in 15 minutes." Said Tezuka as he hung up the phone.

As the tape came to an end, Tezuka immediately placed a blanket over Ryoma's body before taking the tape out of the VCR and putting it back into the case.

Back at Atobe's house, the rich boy grabbed the car keys and handed them off to the driver since he knows that Ryoma is at Tezuka's place. However, he knew that the boy had a thing for the captain of Seigaku, but Tezuka said that his only love life is tennis and not that kid. His mind was already conjuring up the images of the two with Ryoma breathing sensually 'buchou buchou!' over and over again. No one can blame Ryoma even if you heard him say the title over and over again. There was a fact that Atobe knew what the kid sounded like in bed and that the diva's overactive imagination and jealousy tells him that Ryoma was suffering from a nervous breakdown.

Before the diva headed out, he picked up his phone and dialed his subordinates' numbers since he had them on speed dial when it comes to Ryoma. "You guys wanted to know who ore-sama is dating, so get your asses over here, pronto!"

Oshitari and the others practically ran to the car as his father drove them towards the train station towards Atobe's house. Once there, the boys bought their tickets before settling in on the train for the journey after coming from a club earlier. Furthermore, Hiyoshi was still underaged and none have gotten a fake ID either.

"Tell us again why we are riding a train to Atobe's place when we know he is like 20 minutes away?" asked Mukahi.

"Atobe didn't want us to walk all the way there when we are dead tired. I am sure our parents didn't want us stuck in our own houses for very long. Now quit your whining please. Your screeching is hirting my ears.

"What did you say? Just because your boyfriend choutarou is out of town having a good time with his parents, doesn't give you the right to be mean to everyone you freaking hippie!" glared Mukahi at Shishido.

"I already shaved my hair so do I look like a hippie to you?" snapped Shishido.

"You certainly do." Replied Mukahi as he blew a raspberry at his teammate.

"Will you two cut it out already!?" shouted Hiyoshi.

Both of them quieted down and returned back to their seats without uttering a word. About 20 minutes later, the train arrived at the station and everyone left before heading outside. Once there, they could see the mansion at least 4 miles away from the station since it was not a long walk.

Elsewhere, Atobe's driver arrived at Tezuka's house and knocked on the door. Once Tezuka opened it, he could see Atobe waiting for him. Thinking quickly, Tezuka scooped Ryoma up and carried him outside and into the diva's limo. He knew the boy was heavy in weight when he was on the captain's back, but this was unexpected. Once Ryoma was in the limo, Tezuka walked over to Atobe and said, "Thanks for looking after my baby boy while I was away. I was hoping that he could just accept the fact that we will remain as friends and not lovers."

"Hey, no problems. Besides, that brat sure loves to keep me company even when his parents are busy with other things. Therefore, it is my responsibility to make sure that he is safe. Besides, you won't have to worry about being a burden or anything as long as I am around right? Therefore, you need to rest your arms and let me handle everything while you recover." Continued Atobe.

"Thanks, you are a great friend." Smiled Tezuka as he waved back at Atobe once the back car door was closed. "you have a good night."

"You too my friend, and now I need to deal with my own subordinates as well." Replied Atobe as got into the other side of the car and drove off. Tezuka then walked back into his house and closed the door behind him before retiring into bed for the night.

Back at the mansion, Jirou was jumping up and down after arriving at the mansion a few minutes later and was very hyperactive after the others found out about whom Atobe was dating. Who could have guessed that their captain's love life interested him so much? Not even oshitari would have stopped his teammates from containing their excitement as they showed up at the door.

Just then, the limo pulled into the driveway and into the garage of the mansion and the boys immediately went towards the front yard to see who it was. Once there, they could see that Atobe was helping to carry the sleepy brat inside the house without even looking back at Oshitari and the others.

"So the captain does seem to love that kid from Seigaku, but what is he doing here?" asked Hiyoshi

"Keigo chan seems to be infatuated with that gaki because he always wants him to spend more time with our diva as a captain, how is that not obvious?" said shishido.

"Keigo sure knows how to get the boy of his dreams." Mumbled Gakuto.

"Are you guys going to come in or just sitting outside all day?" called Atobe.

"Hey, you're the one that called all of us here, didn't you? We just wanted to know who your lucky charm is." Said Jirou.

"I don't recall inviting you guys here to my mansion, but if you wanted to know who I was fucking then, please come in and see for yourself." Continued Atobe as he turned around and went inside. But all the boys could see was the back of his brown haired head as they entered the mansion.

"I could have stopped them myself, but they were too eager to see your home again after a long week of practice. Anyway what the hell happened to your face and your neck? Did you have an abusive relationship again? I could sue Fuji for what he did." Said Oshitari.

"No, no need. Besides, Fuji is not at fault since he is not the lover I was looking for." Said Atobe.

"is fuji smacking you around again?" squealed Mukahi

"No! How could that sadist do something to our keigo-chan!" exclaimed Jirou as he came to his hero's defense.

"Will you idiots knock it off?" How many times do I need to remind you guys that I am not dating fuji!" screamed Atobe.

"Oh, but you haven't told us that even once. So I think we get it. But are you?" asked Oshitari

"No, you fools! I am not dating fuji."

"No, I mean did Fuji abuse you or anything?" Oshitari was genuinely worried for his friend. "Your lip seems to be injured along with those bite marks suggested that."

As Atobe felt the injuries around his neck on where Ryoma bit him, he noticed his hands were smeared with blood. The bite mark must not have been healed yet since he was still a bit panicky after that brat didn't answer his phone earlier. He was exasperating for a bit with his friends and wearing a white shirt at the same time. Luckily, it was a miracle that Jirou noticed it.

The only noise was a thump from the floor and Atobe looked over to see that Shishido had fainted. For a tough guy like him, it was embarrassing for him to see all that blood.

"Excuse me while I go and clean this up." Informed Atobe as he quickly went to the bathroom after putting Ryoma into bed. He then placed a bandage on it after applying some Neosporin on the cut. That should stop Shishido from fainting again.

Once Atobe sighed, he contemplated on his situation and yes it was reasonable to think that he was involved with someone who was 'smacking him around', as Mukahi had stated sooner. The bruises that Ryoma had left on his boyfriend's neck last week were still visible on his neck even if they did fade a little bit. Yes his lower lip was swollen too and the cut was still obvious to anyone that even glanced his way. Even Atobe wasn't sure if that cut would heal completely but he was glad to survive this ordeal.

Once Atobe tossed his shirt into the laundry basket, he walked into his room and went to get a fresh clean shirt from his closet. He didn't notice that his friend had migrated into his room until someone gasped behind his back. He turned around to look at the shock in their eyes seeing that brat on the bed.

"What is it now?" snapped Atobe.

"Either someone really has been torturing you, or you are having some really good love fest here over the last couple of weeks." Said Shishido.

"So, why is that brat in your bed? Are you fucking him?" asked Mukahi

"that was crass, Gakuto." Commented Oshitari.

"Well, this tells us straight to the point." Said Shishido as he snagged a grape from the bowl in the living room table, but he spit the thing out instantaneously. "What the fuck? These things are plastic!"

"Of course, why would my servants keep fresh fruit in the living room? Those things attract insects only." Snorted Atobe. "if you want fruits or other things, check the kitchen or order in."

"Yeah, go get us pizza!" ordered Mukahi.

"Like hell I will leave this room until I hear who Atobe is really dating!"

"You know we got neighbors, right?" said Atobe as he tried to get them to lower their voices.

"Yeah, they are only a few hundred yards away!" sneered Mukahi. 'You didn't answer the question. Now who is your secret boyfriend.

"He is hardly secret." Scoffed Atobe.

"Just tell us who it is already!" yelled Shishido.

"Fine!" screamed Atobe as he rose from his seat. But instead of answering, he paced around the room for a bit before taking his phone out and staring at it for a couple of seconds before muttering about how Sanada ditched him and then looking back at them. "Its Echizen Ryoma."

Then there was silence.

"Hah, I knew it! I knew you had a thing for that brat and you still cannot let go of him!" Shishido pointed at Atobe with a victorious grin. "I told you Oshitari, that boy is still fucking our captain but you didn't believe me. You guys owe me big time!"

"Fine, I'll pay you tomorrow." Grumbled Mukahi.

"Do you take checks?" asked Oshitari

"From anyone but you, sure." Answered Shishido with a grin.

Suddenly Jirou gave Shishido a stack of money before plopping himself on the couch and dozed off.

"You were betting on that kid all this time? And how did you all plebeians guess?" asked Atobe.

"Told you that you had a thing for that kid." Shrugged Shishido. "So what happened, trouble in paradise?"

"Ore-sama should be telling that to Oshitari and not the rest of you guys."

"Too bad! You got us, now deal with it. Spill it." Demanded Shishido.

"Weren't you guys going to order pizza?" asked Atobe.

"Yeah go get us some pizza you hippie!"

"Shut up Mukahi, you can see that I already lost my long hair. And you are just trying to change the subject!" Shishido accused Atobe. "Quit stalling and tell us why that brat is in your house."

"Well, your feigned sympathy is not convincing ore-sama at all." Said Atobe as he flipped his hair. "Ryoma was supposed to come here after picking Tezuka up from the airport, but he was an hour late. Luckily I had to pick him up from Tezuka's house after he didn't answer his phone. Even I was starting to worry for that brat but now, he is safe here with us."

"I am so sorry, Keigo-chan" said jirou as he woke up.

"What? Aren't you guys going to say I am overreacting and that there is nothing to worry about? What about how ridiculous I was for even thinking that Tezuka and that brat had a thing for each other!?"

"You are joking right?" Sneered Shishido. "Did you hear how that kid calls him Buchou? I swear, he sounds kinkier than Mukahi.

"That's insulting. But the former hippie is right, that brat does have a thing for Tezuka." Said Mukahi as he trailed off.

"And don't get me started on Tezuka! That whole pillar thing is a scam!" waved Shishido

"Yeah he is just trying to get on the brat's nerves and his pants too. Ne, Yuushi, let's get pizza."

Atobe sighed. There was no way that his friends should even talk like that about Tezuka, but he eventually caved and decided not to pursue that matter any further as he walked back to his room before falling asleep. This time, Oshitari placed a blanket over the brat before kissing him on the forehead and ruffling the locks of his raven hair. After Oshitari left the room, he was wondering if Ryoma really has forgotten about his love for Tezuka. Sure, Oshitari was the best at giving advices, but he should have a long talk with Atobe and Ryoma in the morning after their night together.

A/N: What do you guys think? Feel free to read and review!