CHAPTER 17

Tezuka had recovered after about 15 minutes of sitting down and not moving. Everyone had calmed down and Ryoma was still hiding out in his room.

"Well I have to say that Ryo-Chan has one powerful kick." Sei said laughing at his own comment. Problem was it didn't really lighten the mood. "If it helps I would have rather been kick than have my throat almost crushed." Mitsu looked up and raised one of his eyebrows in disbelief.

"Really?" Seiichi winced slightly now thinking about it.

"No." He carried on smiling though. Syu sat on the arm of the chair Tezuka was sitting on and looked out the door towards the stairs.

"Don't you think you should check on him Sei. It was your fault from blabbing like that." Giving a sigh Yukimura stood up and done as he was told. Once they heard Sei go up the stairs Fuji looked at Tezuka and told him to follow making their way up as well.

Dr Oishi just sat there an sighed at what they where doing and went to go make some tea to drink. After all Shan did tell Akitaka to make himself at home.

Fuji had pushed the door to the cats room open slightly. Normally Tezuka wouldn't do the snooping but in this case he was rather curious about all of this. So doing the same as Fuji he looked into the room as well.

Sei had found himself sitting next to the cupboard and lifting the door up. The blankets where actually not on the boy but instead he was hugging them. With his legs, arms and tail wrapped round them tightly. He had managed to get change in his rush though. He was wearing his boxers and Shan top again.

"Ryo-Chan I'm sorry I said that out loud." Ryoma slowly looked up into the blue eyes and gave off his best glare. Before he quickly buried his face back in the sheets. "Ryo please. Forgive me." He knew he wasn't going to get anywhere so changing the subject was his best course of action. "How was the ranking matches?"

Silence... He got no answer. Sighing he was about to give up when an idea struck him like lightning. He looked in the cupboard and checked the size. He got on his knees and climbed in. Ryoma sat up with the blanket still in his grasp. Sei looked at him smiling slightly. The next thing the cat knew was that the dog had grabbed him and pulled him down. So they where both laying side by side and Ryoma was up against Sei's chest. Sei pried the blanket from Ryoma grasp and laid it over them.

"See nice and comfy." The blunette smiled as he felt the boy move to try to escape. He just tightened his grip. "No, Ryo-Chan. Talk to me." Ryoma looked up and his golden eyes where practically glowing in the dark.

Tezuka and Fuji were amazed at what he had just done. Tezuka still had to get use to the fact that the boy slept in the cupboard. He even saw a pair of cat ears twitch. Considering he already heard about the tail he found it easier to except that the kid would have the ears as well.

"I told you Sei likes Ryo-Chan." Syu stated.

"I thought you and Sei where going out. Aren't you jealous?" Fuji opened his eyes and looked deeply in to Mitsu's.

"Yeah I am, but I still not sure which one I'm more jealous of." Tezuka gave him the look of really and asked him to explain. "Ryo has Sei's attention but Sei is closer to Ryo then me. It proves it since he hasn't tied to kill Sei for entering his space yet. After all cats are territorial." With a nod they both turned back to the scene.

They where both laying there for a couple of minutes and Ryoma finally much to Sei happiness spoke up.

"Is Tezuka ok?" He looked at Sei with worried eyes. "Can I still go fishing tomorrow?" Sei smiled and replied.

"Yeah, but you should say sorry to him." Ryoma gave him a look of confusion.

"How? I hurt him bad." That was when Sei realized when he heard a small bang outside the door. The cat seemed to completely ignore it though. The blunette whispered knowing the child would hear easily.

Outside Fuji had let his hand slip off the side of the wall. In his haste to not fall he tried to grab it again but ended up smacking his knuckles on the door. Holding his breath trying not to make another sound. Tezuka looked at him then grabbed his hand to inspect it. It was red and that was really all he could see. Fuji though could feel a small pain. He quickly pulled his hand back when the door opened wider.

Ryoma stepped out with Yukimura slightly behind him. Sei was smirking and Syu knew what ever it was someone was going to get embarrassed. The three watch as the shirt Ryoma was wearing went up slowly when his tail raised slight and it swung to and throw behind him.

He walked until he was standing in front of Mitsu. He grabbed the captains shirt and gave it a small tug telling him to lower his head. He lowered it to the cat's eye level and then Ryoma leaned forward and pecked him on the cheek.

"I'm sorry I hurt you." Tezuka didn't even move to stand up straight. He was in shock. A boy who doesn't like people, kissed him and apologized. Remembering he hasn't spoken yet he replied.

"Your forgiven." Syu had his eyes quite wide as well and he looked at Sei who was still wearing the smirk. Deciding to stand next to him, Syu whispered into Sei's ear while the other two were distracted with just staring at each other.

"Saa... I thought you wanted Ryo-Chan's second kiss?" With a chuckle the Blunette looked at Fuji and brought his hand up to his cheek. He rested it there and looked into his eyes.

"I did but so did you. Anyway Ryo was upset and he wanted to make it right. This was the solution I came up with. Besides we have perfect blackmail material on Tezuka now." He chuckled like a demon lord and Fuji couldn't help but join in.

Kunimitsu noticed the evil aura coming from the two and looked at them. Ryoma had just left in a much happier mood might I add and said something about finding Shan hidden stash of Ponta. The two lovers looked at the captain and he knew he had to watch his step from now on.

The next day, Ryoma was once again walking to school with Fuji and Tezuka.

Tezuka had told his grandfather who seemed all to please that he got to spend time with the boy. He was actually quite sad that Ryoma had been in Japan for over a week and still hadn't visited. But he made sure to stock up on bait and made sure he had three fishing rods. Kunimitsu did ask why three and Kunikazu said that he would love it even more if all of them spent time together. The captain knew he couldn't say no and agreed to come.

So at school he didn't know whether to be happy or not. He was happy he got to join them to go fishing but then again slightly disturbed from the grin the tensai kept sending. It was almost like he was saying 'I know something and I will use it against you eventually.' He sighed and started to rub his temple.

The end of the day came quickly and he had asked Sumire where to find Ryoma. She told him the principles office and so now he found himself standing outside waiting.

Ten minutes had passed and the cat was still not out. Taking his chance he entered only to see the cat fast asleep on the couch. Walking up, he looked down at the boy. Knowing no one else was in the room he let himself smile slightly.

Crouching down he placed a hand on the boys hood. He wanted to see the ears again. It was just fascinating. Making the decision that he didn't want the boy annoyed at him he brought his hand down to the boy's cheek and caressed it. That was when the boys eyes fluttered open. He looked at the brown-eyed person in confusion.

"What are you doing?" Tezuka withdrew his hand and stood up.

"I was trying to wake you. Are you ready to leave?" With the boys eyes widening he shot up and grabbed his things off the floor before looking at the captain and telling him he was ready.