The Nature Ring

Chapter 9 part 2

Hey my pups~ So its been a while. This is more of a longer chapter. Also, I got my friend G to help me write these. She hasn't seen the anime, but I'm trying to get her to watch it. Anyone of the onesei's is fine. Just choose the one you want to see Antonio in. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this chapter~

Antonio pov
The sound of water was calling my exhausted body towards it. Cool water droplets ran down my body to the drain for escape. The events that happened today ran over in my head like a song on repeat. I remember him staring at me when I was training with Tsuyoshi. He had this look that I cannot describe and acted like he was on the edge of a cliff. "I wonder why he was so nervous?" I said aloud to myself as I continue taking my shower.

Takeshi pov

After a long day of baseball I'm assigned to bring clothes to Antonio. The coolness of the floor sent shivers up my spine as I walk towards the bathroom. I could not get the image of Antonio out of my head. His muscles glistening with sweat when he striked powerful swings against Tsuyoshi and the sweat dripping down his chest into the unknown. 'Hopefully he's not in the shower already so I can quickly leave the clothes without any worry.' I thought as got in front of the bathroom door. As I knock on the wooden oak door, there was a quite sound.

I strained my ear and heard the 'pitter patter' of water droplets hitting the tile floor. "Well fuck! I hope it is not locked." I reached for the doorknob and open the door as quietly as I could. 'I will take these into the bathroom, so he can have easier access to them." I treaded carefully to the shower door, not wanting him to hear me. When I was about to open the door, I caught a muffled sound and thought nothing of it.

As I go to set down the cloths, I didn't hear the sound of the water being turned off. When I got up to leave, I turned around and saw Antonio standing right in front of me only in a towel. "Shit!" I looked up to see Antonio staring at me like he was a deer caught in headlights. I have to get out of here fast. "Sorry!" I said as I ran out of the bathroom as fast as I could with the burning redness on my cheeks. 'That was so embarrassing. I hope this doesn't ruin the chances I have with him.' I thought to myself as I ran back to my room. 'Dinner is going to be horrible.' I think to myself as I stuffed my face into my pillow.

Antonio pov

'Well shit! That was really embarrassing.' I think as the memory of what just happened continues to play in my head. I put on my clothes that Takeshi got me and can't help but blush at the past events. Well I will have to deal with it at dinner when we see each other again.

No one's POV

When dinner time came, both Antonio and Takeshi were called down. When they got there, both of the boys had a light blush present upon their check's. Tsuyoshi seemed not to notice anything going on between the two boys.

It was quiet during dinner and all that could be heard was the sound of silverware hitting against their plates. Although, the silence was pleasant for everyone. Antonio and Takeshi kept stealing glances with each other.

Towards the end of dinner, Tsuyoshi decided it was time to talk about the sleeping arrangements. "Antonio, I'm going to need you to sleep in Takeshi's room. Unfortunately, all the spare bedrooms aren't clean enough for you to sleep in. I hope you don't mind." He said with what seem like an innocent smile on the outside. Yet, he was thinking something completely different. 'If Antonio sleeps in the same room as Takeshi, my son might make a move on him. It could go as far as my son getting laid tonight. He is growing up so fast!' He thought with a devious smirk hidden from the two boys.

"I don't mind Tsuyoshi. As long as it's alright with Takeshi." said Antonio directing his full attention towards Takeshi. "I'm fine with it. Sadly we don't have any spare futons. So we will have to share a bed. If you don't mind?" he said. "No I don't mind at all." said Antonio as he got up to put up the dishes.