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CHAPTER 3

Tezuka had no idea what to think they had spent quite a bit of time in the office and so the hallways had started to fill up with students the closer it got to school actually starting. Ryoma was a mystery to him. From in the office when it looked like he had gained some confidence to trying to keep as close to the other as possible. In some ways it made sense. Ryoma didn't feel comfortable around others and so a crowd like this could cause discomfort. But the captain hardly knew the boy and he was now nearly touching arms with him. If he could get any closer Kunimitsu swore that he would be carrying him like a princess.

When they had finally reached the class which actually took longer than what was necessary. It was the fact that the closer they got Ryoma seemed to get slower thus taking twice the time. To make things worse the bell had just rung and Tezuka knew he was going to be late. The captain decided to help the boy seeing as he was about to leave and the kid just stood in front off the door not even attempting to open it. Going back he knocked three times before opening the door giving the kid a slight push and quickly walking away.

All eyes looked at him. He had never in his whole six months of freedom wanted to dig a hole and bury himself in it so badly.

"Ahhh..." The teacher said. Making the cat boy flinch slightly. "You must be the new student everyone is talking about." He didn't reply. He couldn't. The students where all gaping like fish at him and he felt exposed. Putting his hands up and touching the end of his hood to make sure it was still there he lowered his head and finally gave a small nod to the teacher. "Well, I'm you teacher Misaki Hayashi. There is a seat in the back of the class near the window." With that Ryoma made his way there and placed himself on the chair. The teacher started to carry on with the lesson and the tigers mind started to wonder to the view outside the window.

Misaki along with all the other teachers where told that Ryoma was allowed to wear non-school uniform and keep his hood up. No one knew why but the way the headmaster had said it there was no room to comment on why.

Misaki knew she was a good teacher even if she said so herself. But in all her life she had never seen someone so closed in on them self. All she could really guess was that the boy had a bad experience and it effected his communication with other people. She was brought out of her thoughts when one of the less quiet students spoke.

"Hey sensei. Why didn't the kid introduce himself?" That was when she realized that she didn't tell the others his name. Knowing that the boy would rather be left she replied.

"Horio please raise your hand when you wish to speak. And to answer your questions he's name is Ryoma Echizen and he is 16 like the rest of you." At this point in time if you walked pass class 1-A's room it would be to much peoples surprise deadly silent. Meanwhile Ryoma laid his head on the desk trying to get comfortable so he could take a morning nap seeing as he didn't get to sleep in as much as he usually would.

(After Shan dropped Ryoma off)

Shan knew he would have to eventually see his Nephew. It had been nearly a year since he last saw him. Before Shan went to the states to follow an investigation him and his brother hadn't been close. His nephew which he practically raised as his own son had in fact only ever see his real father and mother a couple of time though out his whole life. It seems they would rather not have the responsibility of look after someone else besides themselves. Shan had actually taken it too the courts and made it so he would get custody over him. Just before he left he was convinced his nephew would be okay in Japan by himself for a year or so but that was before he got the news. On the day he left to America his got the news of his nephews illness, he could never forgive himself. Leaving his family to go after something which he claimed more important. Which turned out to be true otherwise he would never of met Ryoma and thus adopting him. He would never regret the decision that he made. It didn't mean he never felt guilty but the boy had insisted that if it was important that Shan should go. So with the rest of the search team/ Police Force for the investigation on the missing children.

Even when in America he sent emails daily to him and always got a reply the following day. He had told him about the boy they found and that he adopted him. It was the fact that he never seemed to of told his nephew what the boy actually is.

Letting out a sigh he shook his head and couldn't stop a small smirk from appearing on his lips. Boy, was he going to be surprised when he finds out what Ryoma really was.

So right now Shan Yukimura was on his way to see his favourite and only nephew in the hospital and hopefully bring the boy home to there new house.

(Back to Ryoma)

The next thing he knew was hearing a bell going off and someone poking him. Slowly sitting up and slapping the hand away he looked around only to see himself surrounded by 3 guys. One was the loud one from earlier.

"Hey, Echizen. It time for lunch. You going to join us?" Shouted the unibrow. Giving off a yawn he sent a glare.

"Don't touch me." He muttered before standing up and leaving.

"Wait! Echizen." Horio shouted and he went and grabbed the back of Ryoma's hood. In less than a second the cat reacted and spun around catching his wrist.

"I said, no touching." Slowly he started to squeeze Horio's hand.

"Ow, Echizen that hurt's." He went to look at the boys eyes only to quickly shut his mouth. His eye's although golden was not the thing that got his attention. The pupils though had turned into small slits. He couldn't move. At that point Horio felt a shiver running up his spine.

"Ryoma!" That made all the students in the area snap the heads towards the teacher. "Calm down." And he did just that, taking in a deep breath and slowly releasing it. He had now completely let go of the others wrist. "What happened?"

"Grandma!" Most students by now had decided to leave but the few that stayed all look to a girl with two long braids. Ryoma used this distraction to wonder away as well. He wanted his lunch and then his afternoon sleep. Quickly walking down the corridor keeping his head low he didn't notice where he was going until he walked into someone. Rubbing his nose he looked to see who was blocking his way. He was already upset he didn't need fuel to be added to the fire.

"Saa... What do we have here?" His eyes peered up only to meet bright blue. He slowly took a step back. This guy felt like trouble. "Ryoma Echizen." With his name passing the others lips he knew someone has been talking about him. Fuji was just looking at the teen. He now understood why his captain had been distracted since he first entered the class.

(flashback)

Tezuka had slowly made his way to his class still in deep thought. The boy just didn't seem to want to leave his mind. He didn't even pay attention to the fact he had just walked into the classroom apologized to the teacher for being late and sat in his seat. This being done all on autopilot. He didn't snap out of it until the first lesson had ended and Fuji had made his way over to him and sat right in front of him on his desk. Slowly he leaned forward and whispered into Tezuka's ear.

"You know Mitsu you seem distracted. Your face keeps slipping." Both meeting each others gazes almost like they where having a silent conversation. Syusuke let out a sigh. "So who's the one that court your eye?"

"What are you-" But froze when Fuji opened his eyes once again. Seeing the look of ' don't argue with me.' "His names Ryoma Echizen." He muttered and started to rub his temple.

"So? What's so interesting?" The tensai knew that not just anyone can make Tezuka totally forget his surroundings. This boy had to be something amazing.

"Everything. You'll know who he is when you see him."

( Present Time)

And see him Fuji did. He was shocked. He now understood the out of focus look Tezuka had been walking round with. The boy was a thing of beauty. Getting back to the conversation at hand. Getting into Ryoma's personal space he bent down slightly and spoke not loud enough for others but only though two.

"If you must know Tezuka seems very interested with you." With that he stood back up fully and walked away carrying the same smile he had been since the day started.

Ryoma didn't know whether to just attempt to go home or run for the hills. He hated it here. No one knew the term 'giving someone space.' They all seem to want to get closer but the boy just wanted to play tennis and sleep. Shanking his head slightly he made his way to the principles office as fast as he could. He just wanted this day to end.

What neither Fuji or Ryoma noticed though was the same woman from earlier was leaning against a wall out of view and hearing the entire conversation. Smiling to herself she stood and walked away to the tennis clubroom. After all the Regulars had a match this afternoon and needed to know the details seeing as she was staying behind along with their injured player as well.

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