Prince Of Tennis Fan Fiction ❯ Electronic Love ❯ Love beneath the Moonlight ( Chapter 15 )

Love beneath the Moonlight

“… Tezuka?” Fuji breathed.

“Good evening, Fuji.”

Seeing that Fuji wasn't inclined to move from his spot near the door, Tezuka went to him. He walked slowly, giving Fuji the chance to back off if he wanted to. Tezuka fervently hoped he didn't want to.

Tezuka stood waiting in front of Fuji, looking down into Fuji's eyes. Instead of putting on the usual closed-eyed smile or the scary seriousness, Fuji looked astounded, confused but (he hoped he saw it right) happy. Tezuka allowed himself to smile a nervous smile. Maybe he had some hope after all. He handed Fuji the rose, which the tensai took quietly.

“… you are…”

“I am Prince Charming.”

Fuji blinked. “The poems.” He finally said. “Rose, chocolate… and all these…”

“It might be out of character of me.” Tezuka admitted. “But I did it all for you.”

“For me?”

“For you.” Tezuka confirmed.

“Why?”

“From far away I have watched/ for many years I have wondered/ what it would take to make you see/ that somewhere, waiting for you, is me.” Tezuka recited is first e-mail.

Fuji's eyes widened slightly to hear the poem. He was sure he didn't show that one to anyone. If Tezuka knew about it then it only meant one thing. Tezuka is the creator of that poem. He is the Prince Charming. “Why didn't you tell me before?”

“I didn't know what to say or what to do.” Tezuka admitted. “It took me so long to realize and then to gather my courage. I've liked you ever since I met you in our first year. I thought that it was mere interest in your ability, that I just want to be your friend, your rival, your companion. It took me you're leaving Seigaku to realize that I'm not content just having you beside me during matches. I am not content to be viewed only as an opponent, a rival by you. I want you to really see me as I am. I want you to be with me. I need you to be with me.”

In different occasions Fuji would probably tease Tezuka about delivering the longest speech in his life. But this wasn't time to joke. “Why me?” Fuji asked softly.

Tezuka smiled lovingly to Fuji. “What's not to love about you?” His smile got slightly wider to see Fuji's eyes widen in shock. “You're beautiful. More beautiful than any girl I've ever seen. You're smart. You're the best tennis player I've ever played against. And most of all, because you're you, Fuji Shuusuke.”

Tears brimmed Fuji's eyes and he ducked his head to hide it. And to think he had doubted him all this time!

“I've been waiting to hear you say that for so long. I thought I would never hear it from you.” He laughed shakily, then looked up to Tezuka with the most beautiful smile the taller boy had ever seen. “I once doubted our chance to be together but now I doubt my own sanity for ever doubting it.”

Was that it? He wasn't rejected? Warmth spread out in Tezuka's chest. He reached out to caress Fuji's cheek, something he had refrained himself from doing for a very long time. His eyes soften at the love in Fuji's eyes. He leaned down to kiss Fuji's forehead lovingly.

“I love you.” He whispered against Fuji's forehead.

They moved closer to embrace each other, relishing the warmth that they had been denied of them for so long. The warmth of love.

“We should thank our friends after this.” Fuji chuckled softly against Tezuka's chest.

Tezuka blinked and pulled away. “You've known?”

Fuji smiled comfortingly to his lover. “No. But you couldn't possibly do all this by yourself. You'll need some assistance. Besides, Eiji told me you've kept Oishi busy the past few days.”

“I did ask for everyone's help. I want this rendezvous to be perfect. I even ask for your sister's help.”

“Yumiko-nee-chan? That should explain her weird behavior lately.”

“Are you satisfied with what we did?”

“Can't really tell. I haven't seen it all. You should show me around the house after dinner. We can't let Taka-san's food get too cold.”

Tezuka smiled and gave Fuji's forehead another light kiss. Then he led his lover to the dining area which his friends had prepared in the balcony. The place was only lighted by several candles, and sweet scent of roses wafted the air from the rose petal scattered on the floor. Fuji could hear soft romantic song playing in the background, heightening the romantic atmosphere. Fuji looked at Tezuka who expected him to comment about the setting. He answered the unasked question with a light kiss on Tezuka's cheek.

Fuji let Tezuka served him dinner. He honestly would rather have someone serving them so that he could spend more time with his new lover. But knowing Tezuka, the boy had probably asked for complete and total privacy and refused any notion of the presence of another, no matter for what purpose. Fuji also had no complaint being pampered by the person he thought was well beyond his reach. Besides, he was too busy enjoying the wonderful meal Kawamura provided. He most definitely didn't regret telling Kawamura about his liking to Cajun cuisine. The chef-to-be had outdone himself making their dinner. Perhaps he should consider opening a Cajun restaurant instead of inheriting the sushi restaurant.

The meal began with crab dip as appetizer, followed by gumbo and salad. For the main course, Tezuka had chosen a classic chicken and sausage jambalaya. And knowing his love for apples, the dessert was carefully chosen to be apple-based, apple crisp.

“Tezuka?” Fuji called out after they had finished dessert.

“Hmm?”

“Shall we dance?”

Tezuka hesitated but then decided that the atmosphere was too romantic to pass the offer. So he nodded with a smile.

They swayed to the music while enjoying the nearness of each other. They gazed into each other's eyes lovingly. Eyes are after all windows to the soul. There is no better way to express what they really felt than looking into each other's eyes.

Tezuka kissed Fuji's forehead again, a symbol of deep affection. Then he slid his lips to Fuji's temple and then cheek. He paused to look at Fuji's half open lids. He couldn't decipher how he had overlooked the love in Fuji's eyes. It's always there all along and yet he had doubted its existence. Tezuka leaned down slowly as their dance came to an end. When their lips touched for the very first time, sparks exploded in his heart, in his brain, behind his eyes, everywhere. Fuji's soft, full lips welcomed the sensation as Tezuka kissed him.

Fuji could tell that this was Tezuka's first kiss from the way he kissed him uncertainly. He decided to be patient and let Tezuka figure out what he wanted. His patience was rewarded when Tezuka's tongue touched his bottom lip to ask for entrance. With a slight smile, Fuji allowed him access to his mouth gladly.

The first touches of Tezuka's tongue were hesitant, but he soon gained more confidence. He explored Fuji's warm cavern gently, marking Fuji's soft pallet with soft caresses. But the gentleness was slowly being replaced by passion. Fuji hummed in surprise when Tezuka kissed him hotly. He clutched Tezuka's shirt for leverage as Tezuka deep throated him. The taller boy's hand slowly descended to his ass and squeezed one of his ass cheeks rhythmically. Fuji moaned helplessly into Tezuka's mouth as the bespectacled boy slid his knee between his thighs and proceeded to grind his leg against Fuji's growing arousal.

Fuji kissed back just as passionately. He mewled desperately when Tezuka broke their kiss to rain kisses and marked his neck and chest, taking an advantage over Fuji's choice of clothing. Not one to be outdone easily, Fuji slid his hand into Tezuka's shirt. He twisted and tweaked Tezuka's nipples, thinking how he wanted to bathe those nubs with his tongue and how he wished to cover that soft but strong chest with kisses. The image that he conjured in his mind made him moaned out loud. He couldn't wait anymore. Regretfully, Fuji pushed his lover away.

Tezuka looked at him questioningly, wondering if he had done something wrong. But Fuji smiled and caressed his cheeks affectionately to drive away his doubts. He thought Tezuka looked so gorgeous with his lips swollen, flushing and panting from just one kiss. But he kept the thought to himself. Right now there was more urgent matter to take care of.

“You've done this before?” Fuji asked between his heavy breathing.

Tezuka shook his head. “No. But your sister has enlightened me of what to do.”

“Ah, she gave you the paper also.” He paused to smile seductively at Tezuka. “I'd like to continue. But not here. Take me inside.”

Tezuka gulped but nodded. He released Fuji and led him inside.

*

Unbeknownst to Tezuka and Fuji, their friends decided not to give them total privacy. Eiji arrived just several minutes after Fuji did and found Oishi waiting for him in the side of the small road leading to the house. The redhead excitedly jumped from the taxi and went to his boyfriend who led him to the woods to meet their friends.

Behind the bushes around the lake they found Yumiko, Echizen, Momoshiro, Kaido, Inui, and Kawamura. From there they could see the balcony where Tezuka and Fuji were supposed to have dinner and some part of the living room. In other words, it was the perfect spot for a little peeping tom. Yumiko, Momoshiro, and Inui were using binoculars they had prepared especially for the occasion to watch the couple, so excited to see the progress as they were. Echizen only looked at the house in boredom while playing with his binocular, Kaido didn't seem to care while Kawamura was blushing on the corner.

“How did it go?” Eiji whispered.

“Quite well, I'd say. It seems like they're already having dinner.”

“And they kept glancing at each other. How cute!” Yumiko gushed.

“Really? I want to see, nya!”

Oishi handed his boyfriend a spare binocular he had brought with him. The redhead took it and quickly joined Inui, Momoshiro and Yumiko in their Tezuka-and-Fuji watching. The vice captain shook his head in amusement.

“Perhaps we should give them privacy.” Kawamura suggested timidly.

“C'mon Taka-san. That's no fun! Besides, we should make sure everything went well for the both of them, right?” Momoshiro whispered excitedly, never once taking his eyes of the couples on the balcony.

“Mada mada dane.”

“Fsshh… This is so boring.”

“Just wait for a while, Kaido. I have to make certain about Tezuka's ability when it comes to romance.”

“Oh, look! They're dancing!” Eiji exclaimed in hushed excitement.

“They are?” Oishi rushed to use his binocular to see. “They are.”

“Aww, that's so sweet!” Yumiko squealed.

“I think it's time for us to leave…”

“I agree with Kawamura-senpai.”

“Buchou's quite a dancer.” Echizen commented.

“Perhaps he had taken lessons before. I have to make a research on this.”

“Guys…”

“I should agree with them this time, Taka-san. Just wait a bit.” Oishi whispered to his friend.

Silence.

Until…

“They kiss.” Eiji announced in shock.

“W-what?” Now Kawamura struggled to use his binocular.

“Oh. My. God.” Oishi muttered.

“Buchou is…”

“Kissing Fuji, Kaido. And now his deep throating him.”

“He can't kiss Fuji-senpai! I'll loose the bet!”

“Now he's humping him.” Echizen said with a smirk. “Looks like you'll loose the bet, senpai.”

“That's so hot.” Yumiko gushed.

Pause. A very long pause.

“They finally went inside.” Kawamura said in shock. “I can't believe I just saw that.”

“It's like watching gay porn. Only one of the stars is my brother. I don't know what to feel about it.”

“Oishi?”

“Yes?”

“I told the taxi to wait. Can you accompany me home? I want to be home in time to see my family off to a relative's house.”

Pause. “Sure.”

“Kaido, we need to practice on the Romeo Juliet drama. Can we do it in your house?”

“Yes, senpai.”

“Your loss.”

“The bet was canceled!”

“No, it wasn't. And you've promised if you lost…” A wicked but positively lustful gleam crossed Echizen's golden eyes. Momoshiro felt a thrill of anticipation ran down his body.

“Alright. Nee-chan, can we go now?”

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