Author's notes: Hey guys~ I know it's been exactly a month... But I'm finally back with another chapter, sorry for the wait! *bows* Truth is I'm starting to have trouble from this chapter onwards, because this was quite different from what I've already written out on paper... D: Sorry if this chapter turns out to be crap...

P.S: お誕生日おめでとう to my youngest sister, who turned 4 today~ :D

Warning: Yaoi, Boy X Boy, rated M in future chapters, some OOCness. Don't like, don't read.

Disclaimer: Prince of Tennis belongs to Konomi-sensei.

Almost one week had passed since the Kantou tournament started, Rikkai had obviously made it to the semi-finals, but I'm still stuck here in the hospital. Sighing lightly, I made my way from the window back to my bed, only to find my door being opened and a worried voice filled the small room.

"Buchou! You shouldn't move, the doctor told you to stay in bed!" Akaya said as he gave me a frown, I couldn't help but chuckle at that. This kid is too sweet for his own good when he isn't in red-eye mode.

"You made it sound as though I'm really useless Akaya."

"I-Ie Buchou! I didn't mean that!" Akaya apologized immediately, bowing his head low at me.

"Akaya! 50 laps around the hospital grounds now!"

I couldn't help but chuckled lightly at that. "It's alright Sanada, no laps are needed. I don't want our team to suffer because of one person being too tired from your laps."

"But Yukimura-"

"No buts." I tried not to frown in a gentle way, instead I shot the best glare I could towards you, instantly shutting you up.

"Hai, Yukimura."

"Sanada's so whipped. Puri." Niou commented, and that got Akaya and Marui laughing out loud. Jackal made a rather shocked face, and I could see that you're having the urge to issue laps again.

"Niou, 50 laps for being rude to Sanada. Akaya, Marui, 25 for laughing about it." I smiled 'sweetly' at them. "Now."

"Eh? But buchou! You just told fukubuchou cancel my laps!" Akaya tried to argue, definitely angry about the fact that I gave him laps right after I told you not to.

"The reason is simple Akaya." Renji said calmly, "Seiichi probably canceled Genichirou's laps for you because he knows that you didn't mean harm about the comment. However, this time, you're showing disrespect to Genichirou, hence the reason why you're issued laps this time."

"Thank you for explaining things Renji." I smiled towards him, before diverting my attention to the other three. "Now, anymore questions?"

"Iie buchou." Akaya sulked, it's rather obvious that he wanted to say something, but decided not to. The other two shook their head as well, making their way out of the room to run their laps.

"Yagyuu, make sure your boyfriend does his laps, otherwise I'll hold you responsible for it. Jackal, the other two are yours to keep an eye on." I added, and then I noticed the colour of Yagyuu's face changing to a darker shade of red, and I can only pat myself on the shoulder mentally for putting on such a feat.

"What are you talking about, Yukimura-kun?" Yagyuu was obviously trying to hide the fact from the rest of us, but Renji and I knew better. "Niou-kun isn't my boyfriend."

"Lying is useless now Yagyuu, I'm pretty sure a Gentleman doesn't lie. And besides, don't think I haven't noticed what goes on after club practice sometimes in the showers." I gave an all knowing smile at them. I just felt like teasing this two all of a sudden.

"And the fact that the both of you keep stealing glances towards each other right now isn't helping the situation." Renji added, apparently, he read my mind. "Is what you're going to say Seiichi."

"Yes. Just like what Renji added." I smiled towards the doubles one pair.

"No shit! You guys are together?" Marui gave a mildly shocked expression, Jackal was on the verge of fainting from hearing the news, and Akaya still looked as clueless as ever.

"Yanagi-senpai, what did Marui-senpai meant by 'together'?" The innocent second year asked, "Is it the boyfriend-girlfriend kind of 'together'? But then both Niou-senpai and Yagyuu-senpai are guys, so it's not that kind of 'together' right?" Marui face palmed at the comment, Jackal fainted instantly, Niou and Yagyuu had to hide their amusement, Renji raised his brow in an amused way, and you just simply stood there doing nothing. Even I had to conceal a slight chuckle at the innocence of our 'baby'.

"Akaya, you don't have to know about that. You'll get it once you're older." Renji smiled softly towards Akaya, who only blinked and nodded his head in acceptance. And almost everyone in the room sighed lightly in relief.

"Back to topic, I'm not going to saying about your relationship, because I'm fine with it as long as it doesn't affect your play. Is that alright with the both of you?" Ironic. I thought to myself, because I can't say anything about their new found relationship. After all, I'm attracted to another male.

"Yukimura-kun? Are you suggesting that you agreed to Niou-kun and my relationship?" Yagyuu asked, pushing up his glasses slightly as he asked, hints of hope concealed in his voice.

"Eh? Okaa-san, you're approving my relationship with Yaaagyuu?" Niou questioned almost the same time, and I chuckled inwardly to myself at the comment, nodding my head slightly.

"Yaaagyuu~ you heard that? Okaa-san agreed!" Niou said happily, throwing his arms around Yagyuu, everyone couldn't help but smile slightly, except the confused Akaya and fainted Jackal.

And before I realized, I found myself adding another sentence. "But I'm not sure if you otou-san will approve of it." And two pairs of eyes, one covered by opaque glasses, the other teal green, looked over towards where you stood, and everyone in the room could see that you're probably trying to hide something, seeing as how your cap is pulled down. I was pretty glad no one took notice of the light blush I had on my face, but when I saw Renji looking at me, I knew better than to underestimate the Master.

"What are the two of you looking at me for?"

"Puri. Seeking permission from otou-san?" Niou asked as though it was a statement and not a question.

"And why am I the otou-san?"

"Because Seiichi's the okaa-san, just that simple Genichirou." Renji replied with a smile, and I had to stop myself from blushing at that comment.

"…Tarundoru." You muttered softly, before adding, "Like Yukimura said, as long as your play isn't affected."

"Thanks otou-san~" Niou grinned, and giving a smirk to Yagyuu, whereas Yagyuu nodded towards you slightly, a small smile on his face.

"What's happening exactly?" And all head turned towards the youngest, and then Renji ran a hand through Akaya's curly locks. "You'll understand about it soon Akaya."

"Mou, why do you keep saying that Yanagi-senpai?"

"That's because you're still young Akaya." I told him softly.

"But I'm only a year younger!" Akaya tried to argue back, a small pout on his face.

"If you really want to know, I could tell you~" Niou answered with an ever present smirk on his face.

"Niou, please refrain from trying to taint Akaya's innocence." Renji said, shooting the platinum blond with a short glare.

I chuckled softly, seems like someone is being a little overprotective over Akaya. "And Yagyuu, since Jackal has apparently fainted, you are to oversee the laps for the three of them, if not, it'll be double of Niou's laps for you." I told the Gentleman, "And you know better to do as I said I assume."

Yagyuu nodded at that, "I'll see to it Yukimura-kun." The other three who were assigned laps groaned collectively. I'm guessing that they wished that the diversion from punishment to Niou and Yagyuu's love topic will work, but sadly it didn't turn out as they expected. Rikkai's buchou isn't so easily tricked after all.

"Now off you boys go for your laps, don't keep me waiting."

"Hai buchou…"

"Piyo."

After the four of them left, Renji spoke up. "You have a reason for sending then off to run laps isn't it Seiichi?" Seeing how there was just the three of us (not including Jackal who fainted) right now.

"Sharp as ever Renji." I said simply.

"What is it that's so important that you couldn't tell the whole team together Yukimura?" You asked with an ever present frown on your face. "Is it regarding to you illness?" Blunt as ever. I thought to myself, letting a small smile hang on my face before nodding slightly. And it was evident that the atmosphere around the room changed instantly.

"The doctor, he told me that there is a cure for my illness."

"Seiichi! That's great news!" Renji exclaimed softly, "But you don't seem delighted about the fact at all." He added as an afterthought.

"What's the cure for it?" You asked simply.

"I'll have to undergo an operation."

"That's not all right?" Renji asked.

I nodded again, it's very hard for me to break this news to them, but I must do it. "If I decide to undergo it, a chance of it succeeding is only fifty percent."

"…" Silence filled the entire room for a while, before Renji spoke again. "You don't want the others to worry about it, hence you diverted them away am I right?" I said nothing, just nodded my head, seriously, how am I suppose to just break this kind of news to all of the regulars easily? Even telling Renji and you took me a lot of courage.

"There's another thing."

"What is it Yukimura?" Was it my imagination? Or I felt as though you're afraid when you spoke to me.

"If I ever decided to undergo the surgery, it is to be scheduled on the day of the Kantou finals, which I'm definitely certain that you guys will make it."

"But Seiichi, have you decided to undergo it?"

I shook my head at that. "I haven't. I wanted both of your opinions on this."

"I would have suggested that you undergo the surgery if the success rate was slightly higher, and that because that's your only chance of returning to the tennis circuit."

"That's what I thought as well." I said simply. "Sanada? What about your opinion?" I turned my head towards you, who was standing by the door, and haven't spoken much since the three of us (not including Jackal) are alone in the room.

When both Renji and I didn't hear any answer coming from you, we got worried, and Renji went over to you, placing an arm on your shoulder. "Genichirou?"

"Hm?" You seemed to snap out of whatever trance you were in, looking at us with a slightly confused look. "Sorry, I got carried away with thinking, what did the two of you mentioned just now?" You lamely replied, immediately pulling your cap down in embarrassment.

I was to say, very surprised with you answer, because Sanada Genichirou never daydreams, much less coming up with a lame excuse like this. I'm very sure that Renji feels the same way as me right now.

"I want you opinion on whether I should undergo the surgery, Sanada." I repeated, as much as those words hurts me, because I'm scared, scared that if I ever did undergo the surgery, there's a chance I might never see you, or the rest of the team, ever again.

"Just follow whatever your heart tells you to do Yukimura, I'm sure you'll make the right decision eventually."

I smiled softly at the answer, because that's your way of telling me "I'll respect your decision."

"I can't decide on this immediately." I said quietly, "I still need some time to think over it."

"If that's your decision Yukimura."

"Alright then Seiichi."

Just when we deemed this topic over, someone knocked on the door. "Yukimura-kun, I've finished supervising the laps." Yagyuu's said from the other side of the door.

Just about time. I thought, before giving Renji the signal to open the door, revealing Yagyuu, Niou, Marui and Akaya, who walked through the door respectively, and the latter groaning slightly from fatigue.

"Now that the four of you are back, Marui, please kindly wake Jackal up." I smiled gently.

"Hai Yukimura~" Marui grinned, before going over to his fainted partner, shaking him hardly until he regains consciousness.

"W-what happened?" Jackal asked in confusion, obviously not knowing on what happened during the period when he's unconscious.

"You nearly fainted over the news of Niou and Yagyuu going out together as a couple. Then totally fainted from Akaya's 'innocence'." Marui filled in the information for him. "Seriously, are you really that bothered about it? I already know it's going to happen sooner or later, all thanks to my genius mind, I just didn't expect to be so soon."

"Che. Like you'll know about it if it weren't for Yukimura, fatty."

"I'm not a fatty!" Marui shouted towards the Trickster.

"Right, you're not fat, you're obese. Puri." Smirked Niou.

"Why you!" Marui made his way over towards Niou, wanting to grab the front of his uniform, but was stopped by Jackal before he managed to do so.

"TARUNDORU!" You shouted, glaring at Marui and Niou angrily, and moved over to slap the both of them. "This is a hospital, and the two of you are making a ruckus!"

Yagyuu immediately went over to Niou, cupping the area where you slapped a while ago, asking whether the silverette is fine, whereas Marui just cupped his own cheek and sulks slightly, giving you a short glare.

"Sanada, lower your volume a little, like you said, this is a hospital." I scolded lightly, and the two victims from your Tarundoru!Slap© snickered at that, as well as Akaya.

"…Gomen, Yukimura."

"Okay, now we'll go back to the main topic which didn't really start." I said, "Renji and Sanada has already informed me about what you did during the matches, and I can only say that your movements are still too slow." A frown showed on my face slowly. "An average of eighteen minutes for one set is just too slow. Even you, Sanada, took sixteen minutes. I expected the matches to last within fifteen minutes."

All of the regulars minus Renji and you looked down slightly in shame, muttering an apology softly. But I felt a stab in my heart my I saw the slightly guilty look you had on your face. I didn't wanted to reprimand anyone, especially you, but the performance was really bad, bad enough that I had to say something about it.

"Renji, I need you to come out with a new menu that will make sure that everyone will show improvements by the next match, is that alright?" I said it not as an suggestion, but more of an order.

Renji nodded his head slightly, "Hai Seiichi."

"It's getting late already, you guys should go back and rest up for the next training. Niou and Marui, another 20 laps before you leave for quarreling with each other earlier."

"Not again…" Marui wined softly, the sight a small pout shown on his face.

"30 if you continue to whine Marui." This should shut him up.

"…" And shut him up it did.

"Sanada, see to it."

"Hai, Yukimura."

"All of you are dismissed." I said, lying down on my bed preparing for a rest once you guys leave.

A chorus of "Hai." echoed in the small room, and the regulars leaving one by one as I closed my eyes to rest, that was until a heard a soft yet deep voice that was enough to send shivers to my spine.

"Yukimura."

I opened my eyes again, looking towards where you are, my features naturally softening due to the absence of the rest of the regulars. "What is it?"

"We'll bring the first place trophy back to you, I promise."

"I know you will." I said softly, smiling at you sweetly, because I knew that you'll fulfill our long time wish, to maintain as consecutive champions for the Kantou tournament for the three year while we're schooling in Rikkai.

You moved closer, standing right next to my bed, and I felt a tingling sensation across my body as you placed you hand on mine, lifting it up, and I blushed slightly involuntarily, the blush only to deepen when you brushed your lips across said hand, unmistakably placing a soft kiss there .

"See you tomorrow."

"H-hai…"

After the door closes, I set up on my bed, clutching my shirt tightly as I felt the fast beating of my heartbeat, wondering if everything that happened a while ago was an illusion. But when I brushed my other hand along the one which was kissed and felt a little bit of wetness on it, I knew for sure that I wasn't dreaming, and continued to blush, not bothering to will it away seeing as no one was in the room for now.

Even when the night came and it was time for me to sleep, my mind keeps drifting back to what happened right before you leave. The kiss of promise you left on my hand, and your soft yet deep voice. As I drifted off to dream land, I realized that my dream has gotten sweeter then ever.

Sorry for another crappy chapter... D: So do you still like it? Hate it? Please read and review~ Thanks! And NO flammers!

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Additional notes: I've changed my TeniMyu fic into the TeniMyu section(YES! They made one! :D) instead of the Prince of Tennis section, so you can go find it there if you're still interested in reading it. :)