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A/N: Yosh~ Here's the tenth chappie, everyone~! Sorry for the late update, I've only finished this one earlier…I'm actually out of things to write for the time being, writer's block and plot bunny evasion all at the same time. I'm happy to have finished a chappie…ah…XD I have no idea how long this would take…but as long as I have the ideas on my head…I'll keep this up! Thanks for the support, my readers…! Enjoy~

By Lachrymosa13blue

NOTE 10

"Nee-san?"

The oldest Fuji sibling, dragging a fuming Yuuta behind her, beamed at her brother. "My, Syusuke, you don't have to be that surprised. Me and Yuuta wanted to visit you…it's been quite a while since we last saw you."

"I'm just…caught with surprise, nee-san, Yuuta. Thanks for coming anyways. Come in."

Tezuka, hearing the voices, still dazed from Fuji's advances a few moments ago, trudged from the small bedroom out to the doorway and saw the two persons he hadn't seen before.

"Oh my, who is this person, Syusuke?" The kind-looking woman asked, her eyes directed to Tezuka and he tried to avoid and notice how strikingly similar it was to Fuji's.

The author smiled and beckoned Tezuka to come closer, which he reluctantly did, and the beaming author said, "This is my editor, Tezuka Kunimitsu. Tezuka, this is my sister, Yumiko and my brother, Yuuta."

Tezuka met Yuuta's scrutinizing gaze and Yumiko's as well at the same time and he tried to make a small acknowledging smile but made a nod instead.

"You have a new one again, Syusuke?" said Yumiko as they all went over the table to sit. Tezuka felt awkward being with Fuji's siblings especially when they are ogling at him so much for some reason.

"Yeah, and I'm lucky to have hired him, nee-san. He turned out to be a very excellent responsible editor." Fuji said, going over the kitchen for some tea with a smile on his face. The two siblings were now surveying their brother and flickering to Tezuka.

When tea was served, and they were chatting on the table, Tezuka remained quiet except when he's being addressed to, and avoided the curious gazes and implied witticisms of Fuji about him.

There came the point when Yumiko would grin as if she knew something. And Tezuka noticed how she would stare fondly at him and Fuji (he should have not let Fuji seat next to him) with a gooey kind of stare that rivals Yuuta's serious and a bit grouchy look. It made him want to excuse himself badly, but Fuji might be offended and that's the least of what he wants to do (that would be so disrespectful).

This is just too awkward.

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Tezuka,

I'm out for a meeting with someone.

I think Nee-san will come here, and I hadn't notified her about it.

Could you just tell her that I'm sorry it was urgent?

Thanks, I owe you.

-Fuji

Tezuka stared blankly at the note taped on the door. He sighed. Fuji didn't even call him on his phone about it. But abiding as he is, he brought out his keys and entered Fuji's place, wondering what he'll do. Maybe he'll look for something to work on for, or maybe Fuji had left some drafts for him to check. The slightly still messy room greeted his sight. He remembered why Yumiko insisted on returning again today, because she reckons she needed to teach Fuji again how to clean his place. She was arguing about it to Fuji last night, and the stubborn author just joked about things and emphasized his need for a 'creative mess'.

After locating the table filled with Fuji's works lying stacked on the table. Pens were scattered, reference books lay open as well, and crumpled papers with either doodles or scratched paragraphs were scattered on the floor next to the bin.

Seriously, Fuji needs to be taught how to organize his things again.

'I'm a busy person." He says, Tezuka remembers, last night when he was being nagged by his sister about it.

Not able to resist a small smile, Tezuka began picking up the crumpled paper on the ground when the doorbell rang. Straightening up, he went to open the door.

And as expected it was Yumiko that was standing outside.

"Yumiko-san." greeted Tezuka and received a warm smile in return.

"Is Syusuke in?" she said in reply.

"He's out for an urgent meeting; he says he's sorry he hadn't notified you earlier about it." Tezuka said, allowing Yumiko to step inside.

"Oh. So I guess it's just you here? And me." With a bright smile, Yumiko watched Tezuka nod and closed the door.

"You know, we should really fix up my brother's mess. I had told him so many times about this, he never listens. He isn't like this at all; he's a neat boy with a tidy room. The moment he got immersed with his passion for writing, his room went cluttered with papers…and until now."

Tezuka listened as Yumiko picked up the reference books lying around it and placed it on the shelves.

"I'm always amazed on how talented he is. I'd never expected he'll really take writing this seriously, but I'm proud he did."

Tezuka looked up when Yumiko paused and saw that her gaze was looking softly at him. For some reason, that didn't feel comfortable at all.

"Tell me, Tezuka. Do you feel something to my brother?" She asked rather kindly, that Tezuka's stoic expression slackened with surprise. What's with that question?

He stammered to deny it, confused as to why he felt he's lying about it. "No—he's an excellent author…" Yumiko's kind grin widened.

"Oh, really?"

Why do Fuji and her sister had to possess some kind of incessant stubbornness and probing coaxing? He could feel heat on his cheeks as he promptly avoided Yumiko's gaze.

"I won't tell him, c'mon, the way you act, Tezuka, is like you really have feelings to my brother."

How did she know? Wait, how could he think that way?

"I—" Tezuka stammered before closing his mouth again, mortified by what he was about to say. Why could she be that so perceptive?

Yumiko came to him and patted his shoulder with a happy smile. "Then I'm glad. I'm glad Syusuke found someone like you."

Tezuka's eyes widened. What did she say?

But Yumiko gave a very encouraging smile that made Tezuka shut his mouth and stay quiet.

"I approve of course~!" For a woman her age (and giggling should be inappropriate much to his chagrin) she gave a small giggle and proceeded back to what she was doing, leaving Tezuka mulling over his mortification.

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"I'm home."

Fuji looked around his room, surprised on how clean and organized it looked. He smiled, it must be his sister. He carefully made his way to the kitchen and smiled even more to see Tezuka preparing dinner with his sister.

"Nee-san, Tezuka."

"Syusuke, welcome back. How was the meeting?" Yumiko greeted, approaching his brother. Tezuka nodded to Fuji when he met his gaze and busied himself again with dinner.

"It was fine. What did you two do to my place?" Fuji said grinning.

"Fixed your mess. Syusuke, you seriously need to organize your work. How could you even work peacefully with all those things scattered around?"

"I told you, I'm used to it nee-san. It helps me think actually."

Tezuka finished his cooking and laid down the food on the table. Fuji thanked Tezuka, and from the corner of the editor's eyes, he saw Yumiko give a knowing smile.

The rest of dinner was entertaining, well, for the Fuji siblings' part that is. Tezuka listened to Fuji and Yumiko swapping stories, and Fuji endearingly boasting to his sister about his dear editor that caused Yumiko to burst with glee again.

After eating, Yumiko announced that she'll be leaving early. She said she'll visit again sometimes, and is going to look forward for it.

"Take care you two…and good luck." Yumiko said, with a cheeky grin. Then she turned to Tezuka and said, "I'll entrust him to you, okay? Make your move." Her words made Fuji ogle at them but Yumiko kissed her brother's cheek and waved at Tezuka and disappeared behind the door before Fuji could ask more about it.

The author turned to Tezuka. "What does nee-san means?" he asked innocently.

Deciding to take Yumiko's words, but thinking of a better scenario, Tezuka only shrugged and said, "You'll see.

A/N: Hm, I hope Tezuka really does have a plan in mind because I still have no plans in mind…heh heh…I hope you guys enjoyed this chappie~ (Pardon the grammatical errors...I still have two quizzes to study for, so I didn't look into it much...gah) More (unknown to how much more will come) chapters soon~ Reviews are always so loved, so I hope you guys would drop a word or two…I need more motivation…to write amidst my busy schedule…XD And any suggestions and requests are welcome~! Thanks for reading~