TheRyomaEchizen - Hmm... I'm not sure. At the moment I've just been updating when I can. Considering it's been happening like that it might stay to every three days but it could be less or more depending on what's going on during the day and how much time I have to spare.

CHAPTER 119

The score now 2-1. Ryoma was still attempting to beat the higuma otoshi. So far he had tried to return it with a spin only to fail when it was sent back with out a hitch. "You know Ryo-Chan. I really can't go easy on you." He went back over to the back of the court ready for the serve. Ryoma was now trying to get to the ball before it landed which once again proved to fail. As the next chance for a smash came the cat hit it, but instead of going over the net it went into it instead.

"Nya, maybe the pressure of Fujiko is finally getting to our Ochibi." Eiji whispered to Inui and Momo. Ryoma glanced to the red head and smirked.

As the ball once again was hit between the two of them, Syusuke go ready for the next lob. As the ball came towards Ryoma the boy leaped into the air, smashing it back. The tensai wasted no time in returning with the counter, but as soon as he hit it he knew something was off. Looking over to where the ball would land normally Syu felt shock to see that it had landed outside the area.

"What happened?"

"Fuji's never missed before?" Those were only a few of the questions that were asked by the student watching the match.

"The net..." Sei spoke softly so only Mitsu could hear. The Seigaku captain looked up at the other and then back to the court. "He changed the direction by catching it on the net. Heh, I wish I could play Ryo-Chan." Mitsu knew that it wasn't just Ryoma that Sei wanted to play, but just tennis in general. He lifted his hand and rubbed the other's leg in a comforting gesture. He was snapped out of his thoughts when Sei directed his full attention to him. "Aren't you meant to be starting a match about now?" The blunette asked knowing that Mitsu was originally meant to of played Syu.

Mitsu sighed as he wanted to see the outcome of this match, but knew Sei was right. He went over to Inui, Kikumaru and Momo. "Inui, we need to start the next lot of matches." Hearing a sound of agreement coming from the data master, the teen started to flick though his note book.

"The next match will be you and Momo since Ryoma decided to change my plans and play Fuji instead. In five minutes time Kawamura and Kaidoh and finally ten minutes after that Kikumaru and Oishi will play."

When Kunimitsu appeared again after his match with Momo he looked to the courts to see both Syu and Ryoma going all out in order to win.

"I'm guessing Momo lost then?" Inui said already knowing the answer. With an 'un' in agreement the captain looked to the sky to see grey storm clouds gathering. 'It's going to rain,' was all he thought as he felt the first drip come from the sky and hit his face. It didn't take long for the heavens to open up and to start pouring with rain. In panic Tezuka got all the first years to collect the nets and balls while the rest ran into the changing rooms.

Mitsu looked around the changing room seeing all the students with towels. Either coming out of the showers or just drying their hair. Frowning he noticed three people were missing. Just as he was about to voice his question the door opened and in came a drenched Seiichi. Wasting no time, the Seigaku captain went over to his bag. Getting out his own towel and school shirt, he the grabbed Syu's bag which was next to his and took out a pair of Seigaku jogging bottoms. He supposed it was just lucky that Syu decided to wear shorts for practice today and that both him and Sei were about the same height and body build as each other.

Going over to the blunette he stood in front on him and placed the back of his hand on Sei's cheek. "You're cold." Mitsu passed him the clothes. "Go have a shower and get warmed up. I'll get Ryoma and Syu." With that Tezuka left the room to go back outside. Sei smiled as he watch the other leave. As he turned, he saw the rest of the Seigaku team staring at him.

"Is something wrong?" He looked round the room to see some of the regulars smirk at him already knowing what sort of relationship was happening. It was one of Arai's friends who finally voiced the question.

"Neh, are you cheating on Fuji-Senpai with Tezuka-Senpai?" Blinking a couple of times, Sei didn't exactly know what to say.

Mitsu wondered toward the courts he could hear the game still going on. He took one glance at both Ryoma and Syu and sighed as he could tell that they were enjoying themselves. He didn't want to stop them knowing both wanted to reach a conclusion, but sadly everything has to come to an end eventually. Ryoma had swapped hands and was about to do the twist serve when Sumire shouted.

"Hey! How long do you plan on playing?! Idiots!" Both Syu and Ryoma stared at the old lady in surprise. "This is practice. If you wish to play each other do it in your own time. The real thing is on Saturday. The last half of the prefectural tournament." The cat slumped on the floor knowing the game was now over. Finally feeling tired he let his heart slow down and muscles relax.

"Well it can't be helped. We'll just have to finish it another time. Right Ryo-Chan?" Looking to the younger one, Syu chuckled as he walked over. "How can you fall asleep so quickly?" He whispered as he picked the boy up like a princess. Ryoma's head fell onto the others shoulder. Syu went over to Mitsu and smiled. "I never thought tennis could be so exciting." Mitsu listened as they walked to the changing rooms. "Was it like this when you played him. The thrill. No matter how much better you are than him, he some how always manages to crawl back up." Just as they were about to enter the room they heard Ryoma speak in his sleep.

"Mitsu." He said gaining both of their attentions. "I think I love Syu." The tensai felt his heart skip a beat. Sure the boy said that he thinks so it might not be, but that was the first time Ryoma had said anything like that about him. In a spur of the moment, Syu moved his head and gave the boy a soft kiss on the lips so as not to wake him.

Inside Syu placed Ryoma next to Eiji on the bench much to the red-heads happiness and went over to his things and noticed his jogging bottoms were missing. As he was about to ask his question Mitsu answered with out hearing what he had to say first. "I gave them to Sei, since it was more important for him to get dry." Syu felt guilty. He vaguely remembered someone calling out to both him and Ryoma to get inside, but he had ignored them. Grabbing his school uniform and towel, Syu left for the showers.

Mitsu sighed as he looked at the sleeping boy who had his head now resting on Eiji's lap. He frowned in worry when he remembered that Thursday really wasn't that far off. He was curious though on how far him and Gen would take it. He was kind of brought out of his thinking when Horio asked the question all the tennis members were having at the moment.

"Tezuka-Senpai, what's you relationship with Yukimura?" Mitsu stared at Horio wondering why he would ask that. It was when he saw the slight anxious look in the freshman's eyes did he know it was more about his relationship with Ryoma than anything. His answer was a simple shrug. He wasn't sure if he could tell the whole tennis club about his odd relationship yet.

Syu scanned the showers too see if there was anyone else around. When he finally concluded it was clear he walk to the cubical where the water was still running. Placing his things just outside against the tiled wall he stripped and was just about to walk in when he heard something colliding with the wall. Looking in he saw Sei leaning against the wall by his arms with his hands in fists. Going closer Syu wrapped his arms round the others waist and felt as the blunette jumped slightly.