One step to love

By: Shini-ko

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters from Naruto or Prince of tennis, if I did you can bet anything both shows would be filled with shounen ai fluff and Sakura would be dead.

Warning: Shounen ai, malexmale, occasional language, sadism. This contains AU and in regards to several Naruto characters, ages will vary. And if you didn't get it yet, this is a crossover with Naruto a Modern day fic...Oh, and this is a smart! Feminine!Naruto and Ryoma.

Important Authors Note: For those who actually read this well, you will be privvy to some important facts for the story. Naruto and Kevin are cousin's through the former's dad and the latters mom. Naruto and Ryoma are also cousin's. Nanjirou and Kushina are cousin's; the formers mom and the latters father were siblings. Everything else will be explained in the story, in later chapters.

Pairings: Sure pairings is ItaNaru, TezuRyo and FujiRyo, Golden, Emerald, SanaKiriYuki, MomoKevin.

Story Timeline: A year has passed, so the former third years are second years in high school, the second years are first year high school and Ryoma along his two friends are fjrst years, as well as tne others.

Chapter Summary: Ryoma returns to Japan with his cousin, Naruto and best friend, Kevin.

A group of five stepped in front of the downed redhead as two others knelled on either side of the boy asking if he was alright.

Looking at the group he smiled, blue eyes shinning and nodded his head, never one to let anything get him down. "Of course. It didn't hurt all that much anyways." the redhead reassured.

Momoshiro and Kaidoh glared at the backs of their so-called 'senpai' what a joke. "They had no right to shove you like that, Eiji-senpai." the dunk smash player glowered, "Those bullies!"

"No mind, no mind!" Eiji waved his hand dismissively before holding up the magazine that they were looking at earlier, "Back to what we were speaking about before we were interupted." leaping to his feet he pointed towards a head title, "Ochibi is missing! No one knows where he is."

The group gaped in shock. Fuji reached over and snatched the magazine from his best friends hand and scanned the article.

'The prince of tennis, missing!'

Several years ago a young boy, just reaching his teen years took the world by storm being one of the youngest to ever compete in the US Open and later the Wimbledon. Ryoma Echizen, known to his fans as Samurai Junior and commonly called, 'The Prince' was found MIA when his manager went to retrieve him, along with him, two others have also vanished. Naruto Namikaze and Kevin Smith. No one can make any guess as to what happened to them and their family aren't saying anything on the matter at this time...

Fuji didn't bother to read anymore. "Missing? That's unlike Ryoma. And if he really was missing, you would think his family, as well as the two others, would be a lot more worried, ne?"

Tezuka nodded his head, "He could have just left without saying anything and it could be a possiblity that their family knows of their whereabouts, which is why they lack the proper concern."

Inui adjusted his glasses, "Tezuka is most definitely right. You must take into account that Ryoma is an apathetic person. His gonna do what he wants and no one is going to tell him other wise and I bet the only real person he'd listen to would be Tezuka, without a doubt."

Fuji chuckled, "Such a good boy when it comes to Tezuka." though his voice was light and teasing, beneath the words and hidden from all was an underlying tone of jealousy.

"I wonder where ochibi-chan is!"

Elsewhere

(With a specific group of friends)

"So hot…" a short, lithe form moaned, a lightly tanned hand rose to brush back blond strands of hair as blue eyes turned to stare at his companion. "You didn't tell me it would be so hot here."

The said companion groaned as he removed his white cap from his head, revealing a head of black-hair with green undertones, and used it as a makeshift fan. "I forgot how hot Japan could get." was the whispered reply, as a disgruntled sigh escaped the boys lips, "Sorry," Golden catlike eyes glanced around, "Eh, where's that cousin of yours? He always seems to get lost." a small quirk of the lips would let anyone know the boy was amused despite his indifferent tone.

A shrug, "Kevin will show up eventually." Leaning back on his hands, the blond tilted his head back to stare at the sky and hummed, "It might be hot, but Japan is very lovely, ne."

"Yeah." the dark haired boy replied with a nod of his head.

With a smile the blue eyed male closed his eyes, "So what's your teammates like? Kevin told me a bit about them, not much because he never really got to meet them."

"Ryoma! Naruto!"

The said two turned and stared as another blond hair and blue eyed male made his way towards them, arms waving wildly in the air.

"Hey Kevin, where did you go?" Naruto questioned his slightly older cousin with a small smile, "You just disappeared without saying anything, you know you shouldn't do that especially since you get lost easily."

Kevin pouted, "Mou, I just wanted to get some treats for us." he answered bringing his hands in front of him revealing several boxes of pocky.

Naruto grinned and grabbed a box, "Thanks." he stated cheerfully, knocking the other blond to the grass and cuddling against the his side, taking out a stick of pocky he stuck it into his mouth.

Kevin grinned at the smaller blond, "No problem, Naru-chibi."

Ryoma smiled at the indiginant look that over took Naruto's expression at the name Kevin tacked onto his name. It was a nickname that stuck since childhood. "It's a fitting name even after all these years." his comment caused both blonds to turn towards him. "You still considerably short, Naru-chan." the prince of tennis pointed out.

"Hey, I'm only three or so inches shorter then you and Kevin."

Kevin shrugged and ruffled the boys hair, "Doesn't matter, your still shorter then us."

Naruto puffed out his cheeks in annoyance as he grabbed another stick of pocky and stuck it into his mouth. "Whatever." he mumbled, closing his eyes thus missing the twin fond smiles directed at him.

Rinko growled at the sight of her husband giggling while reading that trash he calls literature. Stomping towards his, she placed her hands on her hips and glared, "Nanjirou!" she hissed

Bolting upwards, Nanjirou tried to hide the orange book as he smiled at Rinko, "Hey dear, what's up?"

"Don't 'dear' me Nanjirou." she narrowed her eyes, "Wasn't there something you had to do an hour ago?" she questioned, honey dripping from every word sending warning bells ringing.

Nanjirou gulped, "Uh...no..."

"No!" Rinko yelled smacking her husband, "You were suppose to pick Ryoma, Naruto and Kevin up at the airport an hour ago, Nanjirou. If you don't get your butt moving, I'll burn every copy of those books you so adore."

At those words, the ex pro dashed out of the house. There was no way he would let his wife touch his precious treasures. Especially NOT the special edition with colored pictures of busty blond babes.

Kevin stomped his foot, "Where the hell is that no good pervert." he raged. They had been waiting for an hour, an hour, in the unforgivable heat for their ride to pick them up.

"I bet his reading that smut of his." Ryoma narrowed his eyes, thinking of the various ways he could torture his father. The main one would be setting karupin on his 'secret' stash of busty beauties and his Icha Icha series.

Naruto growled, "Are you talking about that trash Jiraiya-jii jii writes? If so Rinko-ba-chan should burn them. It's bad enough I have to proofread that garbage but to be force to wait for a pervert to pick you up from the airport because he was too busy reading it is where I draw the line."

Ryoma and Kevin raised there eyebrows at that. "You had to proofread it?"

"Yeah." Naruto crinkled his nose at the thought, "It was either I do that or he'll never leave me alone."

Before Kevin or Ryoma could comment, Nanjirou ran over and quickly ushered the boys, and grabbing there bags as he did so, towards the car, "Let's go. I'm sorry I was late." he called out not letting the boys speak one word as he toss the bags into the trunk and closed the door. "Rinko-chan and Nanako-chan are waiting to see you three, so let's not keep them waiting."

The three hissed and glared at the man, muttering several choice words better left unsaid, while Nanjirou pretended not to hear them as he chortled.

Ryoma deposited his bag haphazardly on the floor, sighing deeply and motioned for his two friends to enter the room. "We can wait in here until Kaa-chan and Nana-chan finishes with your rooms."

Kevin and Naruto nodded their heads and dropped their bags by the door and flopped down on the bed, before Naruto questioned Ryoma about his team.

"Tezuka Kunimitsu is the buchou. His strict but fair and often makes club members run laps for breaking roles. He is a very good tennis player and I know he'll go far when he enters the pro circuit.

Oishi Shirochiro is the fuku-buchou. He is often nicknamed the 'mother of the team'." at that comment Naruto and Kevin snickered and questined him on the name, with a smile Ryoma told them that Oishi was always worried about the teams health and would overreact if someone got hurt.

"Kikumaru Eiji, the teams acrobat. He plays doubles with Oishi-senpai and together they are known as Seigaku's golden pair. His hyperactive and is always found with a smile.

Fuji Syusuke, the teams tensai and is known for having a sadistic side to his personality. His smiles and closed eyes expression causes everyone to underestimate him. They often say his an angel which is far from the truth.

Momoshiro Takeshi, his just like Eiji-senpai. Hyper. His carefree and likes to have a good time, though he tend to get into fights, be it arguments or his fist, with his rival.

Kaidoh Kaoru, all around his appearance is worse then his actual bite. His sweet, but hides behind a harsh demeaner. And his Momo-senpai rival.

Kawamura Takashi, bipolar. Without his racket, his really meek, shy and softspoken but while holding his racket his the complete opposite. Loud, brash and he speaks what's on his mind.

The last is Inui Sadaharu, now his a data freak. It doesn't matter what you do, he'll write it down. Even it's just picking your nose, he'd probably write how deep your finger goes in and the angle you use."

Naruto and Kevin blanched at that, "Really?" they questioned.

Ryoma nodded his head, "The stalking and data collecting isn't the worse he can and probably will do."

"Stalking..." Naruto trailed off with a raised brow. "Are you serious?"

Ryoma grunted, "Of course, I saw him trying to stalk me various times. But I always lose him in crowds. As I said though, the worst thing Inui-senpai does is..." the tennis prince pause and glanced at the two blonds, "He makes these god awful juices."

Kevin was about to question the boy when a knock came on the door, "Kevin-kun, Naru-chan!" a head of brown hair peeked into the room, "Boys, your room is ready."

The boys nodded their heads, "Thanks Rin-ba-chan."

Rinko smiled, "It's no problem, and dinner is ready so come down, you two Ryo-chan." with that said she turned and descended down the stairs.

Naruto and Kevin stood up and grabbed their bags to set it in their room while Ryoma got up and headed downstairs, picking Karupin up as he did so. "Hey Karupin, I missed you!" he cooed nuzzling his pet.

Karupin purred and gently pawed at Ryoma's face.

Two giggles rang out causing Ryoma to turn his head to stare at the two blond males. Naruto skipped forward and hugged Ryoma while Kevin smiled and pat Karupin's head. "Your so adorale when Karu-chan is involved." the smaller blond smiled and nuzzled against his younger friend.

"Hora seishounen!"

The three boys faced a beaming Nanjirou who was holding up several papers. "What is it Nan-ji-chan?" Naruto questioned with furrowed brows.

"Seishun Gakuen Koto Gakkou's headmaster will be expecting you three tomorrow, so be up early." he called out as he flipped a page in his book, a giggle escaping his lips.

Naruto sweatdropped, "I don't know what's worse, you or that preverted tennis coach we had in America who literally carried that garbage everywhere he went."

"This is not garbage. It's a piece of heaven." Nanjirou defended as he held the book to his chest, "You just don't understand the finer things in life." the ex tennis pro stated.

Ryoma rolled his eyes, "Your such an embarassment oyaji. And you wonder why I never introduce you to any of my friends. I'd never be able to live with the shame."

"Oi!" Nanjirou pouted about to reply when he was silenced by his wife who threatened to not only steal his magazine and his collection of Icha Icha but also burn them.

The three teens smirked as they bowed to their aunt and cousin, thanking them for the food before digging into the meal while Rinko and Nanako smiled. Nanjirou continued to pout as he ate his food, occasionally tossing half-hearted glares towards the younger males.

Tsuzuku

(To be continued)

1. Seishun Gakuen Koto Gakkou - Seigaku high school

2. Icha Icha Paradisu - Come Come Paradise - Is a perverted book written by Jiraiya. It's a cannon book belonging to the Naruto universe.

AN: This is a random idea I had, and depending on the reviews, we will see if it will be continued. And in regards to the pairings, both Tezuka and Fuji are in love with Ryoma and the only feelings they have for each other are platonic. Ryoma will come to love both of the older boys equally and because of that they'd be willing to share. In other words Tezuka and Fuji won't actually be together.

Shini-ko