Another Level

AN: This is just something I really wanted to write. It's kinda basic, but I quite like it. I hope you do, too.

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Ryouma pressed the button on the vending machine, listening as the purple can of juice fell. He bent down to get it, and heard footsteps approaching. He stood up straight and turned around. "Captain Tezuka."

"Echizen. Want to watch me practice?" His face was as blank as always.

Ryouma opened his juice and took a sip, smirking. "Sure." He followed his captain to one of the practice courts. He sat down on a ledge, watching Tezuka roll a basket of tennis balls over. "Going to perfect your serve?"

"Yes." Tezuka took his Seigaku Regulars jacket off and threw it to Ryouma, who caught it.

Ryouma hugged the jacket close, feeling the warmth against his arms. He gave a secret smile.

The small boy had always respected Tezuka, and had always been impressed with his skills. He knew that no matter how much he practiced he would never beat the captain. But he still had fun practicing with him. Watching the captain now, he was glad they were on the same team.

He pressed the jacket to his nose and inhaled, moaning softly. Tezuka smelled like something spicy, but warm and comforting.

Ryouma jumped and gasped as someone put an arm around his shoulders. He looked to the side, eyes wide. "Fuji-senpai."

The prodigy turned his way. "Hello, Echizen. Having fun?" He motioned with his head towards the jacket in his hands. He chuckled at the blush that spread across the younger's cheeks. "Cute..." he mumbled.

They turned to watch Tezuka who was already watching them. "Tezuka."

"Fuji."

They stared at each other for a minute, Ryouma caught in the middle and confused.

"All the regulars have gone home for the day. Since I didn't see you two, I decided to look around."

Ryouma was just thinking about how soft Fuji's voice was when he noticed Tezuka approaching. He sat next to the boy and Fuji handed him a towel to wipe away sweat. "Has it really been that long?" Ryouma felt nervous, being in the middle of two players he knew were stronger than him.

Fuji nodded. "Did you enjoy showing off for Echizen? I know he enjoyed watching."

Ryouma blushed. Tezuka hmph'ed. "I don't know what you mean. I was just practicing."

"Hmm? Really?" Fuji opened his eyes and set his intense stare on him. He knew Tezuka wanted to show off for Echizen, because he does the exact same thing.

The young teen looked at each of them back and forth. "Um..."

When Fuji had first met Ryouma, he thought the boy's cocky attitude was amusing. But when he'd seen him play, he was pleasantly surprised. Then as he'd gotten to know his young teammate, he grew attached, and became attracted to him. He was just too cute, and had a wonderfully sarcastic attitude.

Currently, Fuji had an arm around Ryouma's shoulders, and Tezuka had a hand on the boy's thigh. They were still glaring at each other, getting closer until they were right over Ryouma's head.

"Uh..." Ryouma was very confused, but he suddenly got an idea. Leaning back a little, he reached around both their heads and pushed them together quickly.

Fuji's eyes opened comically wide, and even Tezuka showed surprise on his normally stoic face. Ryouma watched from below, humming softly.

They were kissing. Well, more like their lips were pressed together awkwardly. They stared into each other's eyes, a blush forming on Fuji's cheeks.