FINAL CHAPTER! Sooo sad...But yeah, a happy ending...i might have rushed things out for AtoRyo...well if i were to prolong them, things might be left hanging for a while though...like the other fanfics that i might -The Echizen's Little Princess- Ooh...it's a normal one...Ahahahahaha...yeah...And so, I wanna give my thanks to all that read this story and liking, favouriting,reviewing and visiting this story and me. As for the reviews...I really am happy reading them and i wanna give my gratitude to all that reviews this story. And so THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for everyone's support! Enjoy minna~ Till the last words...

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One-shot: Prince of Tennis.

For me to say "I love you"

Part 12 – 'All's well that ends well'

"You should just come to Hyotei, Ryoma…" Said Keigo who was sitting in front of him.

"No. I'm going to Seigaku, besides you won't even be there even if I go to Hyotei." Said Ryoma pouting.

"At least I will leave you in good hands…" Keigo added.

"Keigo…"

"But…you…" Keigo didn't even finish his word when Ryoma suddenly pouted cutely.

"Keigo…" Ryoma said his name again.

"Fine…I understand…but…"

"But?" Asked Ryoma as suddenly Keigo gently touched his forehead, thinking.

"You have to call me before going to school and after the school finished and before club practice and after club is finished and also when you are going back home and also after you arrived home. Is that clear?" Keigo asked with such a serious expression on his face which left Ryoma to laugh.

"Se…seriously, Keigo…" Said Ryoma who was wiping his tears as he was laughing too much. "In other word call you whenever I start doing something and after I done, right? Got it. But…"

"But?"

"Don't you have five phones?" Ryoma asked.

"The only number that I gave you is only for you and I bring that phone all the time." Said Keigo proudly which makes Ryoma to blush a bit and smile.

"Hmm…okay!" Answered Ryoma cheerfully.

It was already two years and a half since Ryoma's surgery in German and he already ended his rehabilitation in German as well. His condition now is better and his movement is faster. His health had returned to how it was before he felt ill and it was even better now. Tennis is no longer a past for Ryoma as he can play it again. Ryoga was now already a Pro Tennis player along with Kevin under his father, Nanjiroh's coach during their stay in German during his rehabilitation there. Well, he would join them soon anyway. Keigo was always there but he also had his other responsibilities but still, he would always keep in touch with Ryoma every day and whenever he is off from school, he would come to German and finishes his other 'work' in other word his business work in German.

Ryoma is now a high schooler. A freshman in high school, that really does have a nice ring to his ears as Ryoma had to drop his middle school for his treatment and such. Keigo is now in University taking business management and marketing. It seems that it would be hard for them to meet each other as much as they always do and this had made Keigo to be more overprotective of him. He would become worried over such a small thrifty things which actually made Ryoma happy but he didn't show it much.

Ryoma, 2nd Year Seigaku High School.

His long silky black greenish tinted hair would always stand up no matter where he goes. Ryoma kept his hair long just a little longer from his shoulder, he really love them long. Whenever he is in a game, he would just tie them as a ponytail like a samurai would do and it seems that the nickname of Samurai Jr. is already his as he entered his second year in Seigaku High School. Ryoga and Kevin would come and see him play whenever they are free and Keigo would always come whenever he is in a game, he never misses any of them just yet, even though he was so busy with University and other responsibilities.

"Ryoma." Keigo calls for him as he saw Ryoma standing beside the bench on the court which makes him smile broadly.

"Keigo!" He answered excitedly.

"Ehh…he really came to all of your game, neh Echizen?" Asked Momoshiro who is now the Vice Captain of Seigaku High School Tennis Club.

"Yup, he promised to me after all." Ryoma answered and put down his tennis bag on the bench before walking towards Keigo. "Gomen, Momo-senpai…I'll meet him for a while." Ryoma said with a broad smile on his face.

"Ah. Oi, Echizen! Don't be too long!" Shouted Momoshiro and scratched the back of his head and sigh.

"You are too soft, fshuu~" Said Kaidoh.

"Ahh…I can't really say 'no' to him when he looks like that…right?" Momoshiro answered which made Kaidoh to nod in understanding.

"Fshuuu~"

Ryoma was already with Keigo outside of the court with a broad smile on his face. He was talking to Keigo happily and Keigo was now smiling and patting Ryoma's head gently. The Seigaku member who was used to it was just watching the both of them and sighed.

"Can't believe our princess is talking with the demon…" Said Takeo a 3rd year student.

"Ahh…I should just confess when I first met him." Said Kikuchi a 3rd year as well and sighing.

"Oi, oi…you guys…they had been together since middle school…there's no way he would accept you." Said Momoshiro.

"Ahaha senpaitachi…Ryoma would be angry if he heard that…" Said Katsuo.

"Ahhh…." Both Takeo and Kikuchi sighed.

It seems that with his natural feminine looks and his undeveloped body had made him looks more of a beauty rather than being a handsome young man. His fan throughout the high school is more than tennis rivals that he could count with. Confession from others are a normal things for him and it would be three to four confession a day but of course, he would turn all of them down since he is already dating with Atobe.

"As popular as ever, ahn? I really wish I could just keep you inside the house so no one could even see you…but it is impossible, ahn?" Keigo stated as he sighed.

"Keigo…knock it off already…" Ryoma started to pout cutely.

"Haa…well, I heard of the news…US open, ahn. Did you accept it?" Asked Keigo with a broad smile on his face.

"Nope…not yet. Still thinking about it…" Answered Ryoma while lowering his cap a little.

"Ryoma…they had been sending you the invitation since last year's US open." Keigo reminded Ryoma.

"Hmmm…but If I go…I might be busy like Kevin and Ryoga…" Ryoma answered which make Keigo to curve a smile on his face.

"I told you before, right? I'll follow you wherever you go…so don't worry…" Keigo ensured Ryoma as he was now touching his cheek and smile.

"Okay…I'll tell Oyaji about it…" A slight blush could be seen on Ryoma's cheek as he said those words to Atobe.

…

US open preliminaries had already started, Ryoma had a week break from game that he choose to return to Japan to see how his team are holding up on National Tournament without him being in the team. Keigo was coaching Hyotei during his free times as Ryoma forbid him to come to US since he knew that Atobe had other important responsibilities and Ryoma don't want him to be irresponsible leaving those behind. Ryoma would call and text him all the times and they would sometimes have a video call whenever Keigo and Ryoma free time clashes together which made Ryoma happy.

The first place that Ryoma would stop right after arriving in Japan would be Atobe's mansion. It seems that Keigo himself is out for his usual coaching work on Saturday, Ryoma sigh at disappointment but still he felt happy that Keigo is a responsible person, he giggled at the thought. Since he was already here, he decided to come inside as both Keigo's parent was there.

"Kazuhiro-san, Ayano-san, it's had been a while." Ryoma said while bowing politely to both of them.

"Ara…Ryoma-chan!" Shouted Ayano excitedly and hurriedly hugged Ryoma tightly with a broad smile on her face.

"Ryoma…" Answered Kazuhiro with a smile.

It seems that both his parents already know about Ryoma even before Keigo found him at the Hot spring Inn years ago. Keigo had told his parents about Ryoma and his feelings and also when Keigo found out about Ryoma's condition and his decision on helping him, his parents were backing him up. Both of them knew that the family would not have any heir but still, they are delighted since kazuhiro and Nanjiroh is an old acquaintance and both Ayano and Rinko are close friends since their high school time.

"How are you doing?" Asked Ayano.

"I'm perfectly fine Ayano-san." Answered Ryoma with a broad smile.

They were talking happily for hours until Keigo finally returns. A smile was curved on Ryoma's face as he saw Keigo's face after their long separation. Keigo smiled brightly as he saw Ryoma inside the mansion and quickly went to hug Ryoma. Ayano was giggling as she saw the scene while Kazuhiro would just sigh and curved a smile. Both of them quickly excused themselves to Keigo's room.

"How long has it been…since I last saw you, Ryoma." Asked Keigo who was now gently touching Ryoma's cheek, observing his lover's face with a sad smile.

"Idiot…don't make such a face, Keigo…" Ryoma said while gently touched Keigo's hand and curved a smile on his face.

"I miss you…" Keigo said and gently bend down to let his forehead to touch Ryoma's forehead.

"I know…I miss you too." Answered Ryoma who was now closing his eyes.

Keigo is now looking at Ryoma's face and slowly tilted Ryoma's chin to look up at him. His slightly parted mouth were inviting him, seducing him. A smile curved on his face and he close in the gap between them and gently let both of their lips to touch. Ryoma's eyes slightly open, blushing cheek and he smiled.

"Don't…seduce me, Keigo…"

"You seduced me first, Ryoma." A smile curved on Keigo's face.

Keigo kissed Ryoma's lips again, slightly slipped his tongue asking for an entrance, Ryoma moan at that and parted his mouth, letting Keigo's tongue to enters his mouth. Their tongue were dancing and twirling, giving pleasure and Ryoma started to moan as he was blushing hard. Keigo's hands wrapped over Ryoma's waist pulling him closer as he was kissing him again and again making Ryoma's legs becomes weak. A trail of saliva was there as both of them parted their lips. A smirk could be seen on Keigo's face as Ryoma was blushing cutely in front of him.

"Kei…go…" Ryoma was panting as his eyes became glazed.

"Are you seducing me, ahn?" Asked Keigo teasingly.

"You…started it." Ryoma answered as he rest his head on Keigo's chest still blushing.

Both of them were laying on the king sized bed, satisfied. Keigo was hugging Ryoma gently as he was brushing Ryoma's soft hair smiling. Ryoma was breathing slowly as he laid his head on Keigo's chest as he felt the cold air, he kept on nuzzling the soft pillow, keeping close to Keigo. Keigo gently kissed Ryoma's forehead slowly before he too had fallen asleep together with Ryoma.

Ryoma, Present time, 20 years old.

Winning the Grand Slam for the third time, the name 'Ryoma Echizen' is well known throughout the world. The young boy who was disappeared right before the US Open at the age of 13 had returned and grabbed the title of Champion and ultimately become the first young player which earned Grand Slam for three executive times. It is historical, and now the namely Samurai Junior and the Prince of Tennis had again grabbed the title of the winner for the Wimbledon Open for the new season on his trial on taking the 4th consecutive win for Grand Slam.

"Mr. Echizen, is it true that the rumours about you and Mr. Atobe Keigo the heir for Atobe corp. are getting married?" Asked one of the reporters.

"When are you getting married Mr. Echizen?" Asked another reporter.

"What are you talking about? What marriage?" Asked Ryoma obviously oblivious on that rumour.

"We found out that Mr. Atobe bought a ring for a special someone. Is it for you Mr. Echizen?" Asked another reporter which obviously ticked him off.

"I'm sorry but I won't answer any question for the time being. Excuse me." Ryoma answered calmly before he was dragged out from the crowd by his manager.

It seems that Ryoma's relationship with Keigo was known to the world. It was such a big scandal when he was eighteen when he grabbed the Grand Slam for the second time. There were press conference regarding the news all over the net and media. Reporters and paparazzi were obviously chasing both of them like a predator would do to their prey which turned into a big mess. There was even a case of Ryoma's apartment were being break in during the chaos which finally made Keigo to burst with anger.

At first, the news of the star tennis player being gay was not taken well, but soon it was taken quite good when the world see how lovey dovey they both are and how much both of them treasures each other. Keigo also have to face an up and down in his business as most of the affiliate company would suddenly attack him by questioning about his moralities and such in which finally accepted it when they were asked whether the way he managed the business had any flaw. All of them had to agree that even during the scandalous time, Keigo was able to manage the company efficiently without any trouble and his management is perfect as it always did.

Ryoma is obviously mad right now. Angry at Keigo of course, Ryoma knows that he had been busy with games and his job as a model for a few sports brands ever since he earned another Grand Slam title for the 3rd time and rarely calls him and meet him but still, to cheat on him is a serious issue. Ryoma hate the fact that Keigo was cheating on him and it pained him. Why don't he just face him and tell him that he no longer in love him and put an off on their relationship? It was much better than learning the fact of his secret relationship by the mouth of those strangers. Tears streaked down his face as his car was sliding on the road, on his way to the airport. He need answers and fast and the way to have them is by going to Japan. Luckily the season had already end, he knew that leaving without telling his manager is a bad thing but, that can afford to wait.

"Ahh…it's hot in Japan…" Ryoma grumbles as he dragged a luggage with him and shouldered a tennis bag.

He walks towards the lobby only to be attacked by a crowd cheering and screaming upon seeing him came out of the arrivals site. Ryoma was shocked but still he put on an awkward smile on his face. After an hour had passed, finally the crowd started to disperse. Ryoma sigh as he sat on a chair gulping down a can of grape ponta, his favourite drink. He lowered his favourite white cap and sighed again.

"I should have told him…" Ryoma starting to regret his decision on coming to Japan alone without his manager. "Oh well, I should go now." He added and shouldered his tennis bag and started to pull his luggage with him to the exit.

Before he could even arrived at the exit, suddenly a few men in black suits came for him and dragged him to the plane hangar. They even took his things with them. He was puzzled at first but when he tried to think rationally he started to sigh and felt annoyed.

"The only one that could actually do this…is only him…" Ryoma thought. "Well save me the time and energy to look for him."

Keigo was smiling broadly seeing Ryoma who had arrived inside his private jet. He quickly hugged Ryoma and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Ryoma was still in a bad mood. It had been a while since they both met and Ryoma obviously missed him too but still, hearing those scandals and rumours about Keigo is something that he hated. He knows that he should trust Keigo but still, he can't get the image of Keigo with some woman off of his mind. It scares him.

"Ryoma…are you alright?" Keigo asked as he saw the brooding Ryoma in front of him.

"…"

"Ryoma? Are you hurt? I will call for a doctor right away!" Keigo was panicked.

"Keigo…it's alright, I'm okay." Ryoma said and sigh.

Keigo looks worried as he was still checking for any visible wound or injuries on Ryoma. Ryoma knows that he would never hurt him but still, he is afraid. Tears started to fall on his cheek. Keigo was startled and quickly kneeled in front of Ryoma, wiping the tears away.

"Ryoma…what's wrong? Please don't scare me this way…please, Ryoma…" Keigo was begging to him with a worried face.

"I…I am scared…." Ryoma finally said while tears started to fall more and more.

"Scared of what? There's nothing that could scare you as long as I am here." Keigo said as he cupped Ryoma's face.

"Th-the rumours…"

"What rumours?"

"I…I…"

"Ryoma…"

"You…ver…"

"What? I don't understand…"

"You have…a lover…other th-than me…" Ryoma fall on his knees. He was sobbing and covering his face.

Keigo was shocked to hear what Ryoma had said. He looks at Ryoma who was now sobbing and trembling in front of him. Keigo sighed and curved a smile on his face. He loves Ryoma too much. They love each other too much. Keigo hugged Ryoma tightly, making the young men to startled and look at Keigo who was smiling broadly. Ryoma's face is wet with tears, Keigo quickly took his handkerchief and wipe Ryoma's face gently while still smiling at him.

"Kei…go…"

"Shhhh…" Keigo calmed him down.

Keigo was sitting on the chair while Ryoma was on his lap, his head laid on Keigo's chest while Keigo was gently massaging Ryoma's hand gently. His chin is on Ryoma's head. It seems that Ryoma had finally calmed down and the jet was already on the move for almost half an hour by now. It was still peace and silent inside the cockpit. Ryoma was too scared to say anything and just rest against Keigo's chest.

"Are you okay now, Ryoma?" Asked Keigo softly.

"Hmmm…"

"Do you what to ask me any question?" Keigo asked again which startled Ryoma.

"…"

"Then…do you want to know where we are going?" Asked Keigo with a broad smile and now Ryoma lifted him head to face Keigo who was smiling broadly.

"Wh-where are we going?" Asked Ryoma.

"San Francisco." Keigo answered with a smile.

"Eh…why?" Asked Ryoma was now getting off of Keigo's lap and sit on the chair next to him.

"Well…why do you think we are heading there?" Keigo asked again and gently touched Ryoma's face which made him blush a little.

"Kei..go?"

"We are getting married of course." Keigo answered happily.

"Wh-what…we…are?" Tears started to fall again and this time.

"Yes, we are." Keigo answered and suddenly Ryoma hugged Keigo tightly with a smile on his face.

"I love you…I love you Keigo…Keigo…"

"Yeah…I love you too…and more." Answered Keigo with a broad smile on his face.

FIN

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