[fic update]: Love at Second Sight - Chapter 8 [Final]
Title: Love at second sight
Fandom: Tenipuri/POT
Genre: General/Romance
Rating: PG-13
Type: Multi-part, Chapter 8/8
Pairings: Oshitari/Eiji
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Prince of Tennis.
Author's notes: Sorry for the delay, now I bring you the last chapter of this Oshitari and Eiji fanfic. This is the end of this fic, 'Love at Second Sight' ... I thank everyone who had been staying with me over the past few months and following this story.
Previous Chapters: Here!
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Chapter 8 -- Confrontation!
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Eiji stepped into the living room with Oshitari tagging behind him dutifully. Although, he looked calm to the other; inside his heart -- it had been anything but calm. Yet, he knew he could not be found panicking right now. There are problems and issues to resolve, and the priority been his explanation to his family members whom apparently had caught him and Oshitari in the act. Part of him was annoyed by his family's actions; whereas another part of him was glad by their interruption. Somehow, he still had not figured out his own feelings for the crafty tensai and he knew he would felt bad about it afterwards if he realized all this while he had been leading the latter on.
Yet, that was the least of his concerns now. He gulped as he noticed his father's stern gaze upon him and nearly stumbled back -- if Oshitari had not been standing behind him. He would have fallen back and landed on his butt. Silently, mouthing a thanks to the Hyoutei tensai -- Eiji snapped his attention back to his awaiting family members and gathered his wits. /Right... it was now or never.../ he thought.
Bracing himself for the possible negative reactions from his family members, Eiji started hesitantly. "Erm... Mum, Dad ... I think I sort of owe you guys an explanation as to what happened earlier on..."
"No, it was not 'sort of'... You /DO/ owed us an explanation regarding you and your friend's actions upstairs." Eiji's father interjected, his voice stern and cold -- devoid of all emotions.
The tone of his father's voice nearly caused Eiji to wince; and under normal circumstances -- he would have start apologizing profusely. However, this time around; this situation was one he could not get by without a proper explanation. Behind Eiji, Oshitari was being his usual observant self -- taking in the various reactions of Eiji's family members and not forgetting the tense posture of Eiji, himself.
/Well... it's not as bad as I first thought it to be... At least, Eiji's sisters were more curious then mad... and his mother was simply disturbed. Overall, it was still good... since we only had one very irated 'father dearest' on our heels./ Oshitari mused. Intially, he had been expecting to see one whole family of red-faced; angered family members shooting death glares at him for corrupting their son. However, it looks like he had overestimated the situation.
His attention was draw back into reality the moment he heard Eiji speaking again, this time though, he was surprised to find strength and determination in the Eiji's words. Apparently, he had missed out on a whole lot of the conversation while he was musing to himself. Nevermind those words; because this was the most crucial part of the whole confrontation. His jaw nearly hits the ground when he heard Eiji uttered the three words that Oshitari never thought he would be able to hear it from the adorable redhead standing in front of him.
/Did I heard it wrong? I thought Eiji just told his parents that he might have fallen for him... No, scratch that! Eiji do loved me after all.../ Oshitari could almost felt himself smirking with satisfaction as he watched Eiji argued with the rest of the Kikumaru's family members -- over their so called 'relationship'. Eyeing the reactions of Eiji's family members from the corner of his eyes, he knew it was time for him to intervene.
Stepping forth, he interrupted the family debating session and plastered on a firm but polite smile as he addressed the family.
"Please pardon my interruption, but I would like to express my views on this matter, myself. It seems like my relationship with your son have been causing a stir among your family members. For that, I expressed my deeply regrets. However, I would never give up on the notion of carrying on a relationship with your son. As far as I'm concern, I can assured you greatly that I am serious in woo-ing your son." Oshitari noticed Eiji's surprised reaction from the corner of his eyes, and would have smirked smugly if he was not trying to convince Eiji's family members of his sincerity in courting Eiji.
Turning back to Eiji's father, he realized the former was eyeing him with skepticism. However, he was still not done with his speech yet. Still smiling politely, Oshitari continued. "I realized the re-percussions of the situation, when I first made the decision to woo your son's heart. Under normal circumstance, having a relationship with someone of the same gender could not be accepted by the family and majority of the public -- most of the time. Do be assured that I will see to it that your son would not be harm nor hurt by anyone else who hold opposition opinion as to our relationship. It was under a through considerations with all factors involved; did I made the decision to get involved with your son romantically."
Oshitari paused for a while, allowing Eiji's family members to digest the information before dropping the final bombshell on them. "In case you are wondering about my family members' views on this subject, let me assured you once again that they were well-aware of my sexuality preferences and had never stopped me from dating males prior to Eiji's appearances. Thus, I believed they will have no problem in accepting Eiji as my partner. To add on to what I've just revealed, I have every intention on making this relationship with your son works in a long run."
Once he was certain that Eiji's father had apparently appeared to be considering his words, he ended his speech with a request for Eiji's father approval to their relationship. "Sir, do you /trust/ me enough to let me have a chance with your son?"
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Eiji was stunned, he had never thought of the possibility of Oshitari being that /serious/ with him. Following the honesty in Oshitari's confession, Eiji was surprised and overwhelm with happiness. He held his breath as he awaited his father's response to Oshitari's words, he knew there might still be a chance of his father refusing Oshitari's request despite how convincing the latter had sound. Honestly, for a while Eiji had really thought his father might turn Oshitari's request down. Therefore, it seems like an eternity to Eiji when in all actual fact -- it had only been five minutes; when Eiji finally heaved a sigh of relief at his father's reluctant and hesitant nod of agreement.
It took basically all of Eiji's self-restrain to stop himself from jumping up with joy and pulled the crafty tensai in for a long and passionate kiss. Now that the confrontation was out of the way, all Eiji had wanted to do was to leave the presence of his family members and headed out somewhere with Oshitari for some privacy. Oshitari, apparently, had the same idea in mind as well.
Pulling Eiji towards the front door, he bade the rest of the Kikumaru's family members a quick farewell before either one could stop them from making their escape. They ran all the way across town to where they had first met one another in public; it was at the cafe when they came across one another during that winter. They shared a smile among themselves and stepped into the cafe, ordering themselves some hot and warm Espresso coffee; as they enjoyed each other's companionship. Towards the end of the day, the cafe ended up to be their common ground. They then made a decision to always meet up at the cafe, whenever they were free.
Sharing a quick kiss outside on the pavement, they bade each other farewell and set off for home. All the while, looking forward to their next date -- which will take place sometime the following week. They would not be able to get together everyday, for it would be nearly impossible since they were of different schools. However, they were not discouraged. After all, the regular practise match arranged between their tennis club captain would make things easier for them. Stealing a moment of time for privacy would not be difficult -- since that was what their captains always does each time they met up for the weekly practise match. Only this time, it was not only their captains who will be stealing a moment together -- but them as well.
~Owari~
Date started: 18/04/06
Date Ended: 18/04/06
Reviews/comments appreciated, Flames tolerated. Unbeta-ed. This is the final chapter to my Oshitari/Eiji Fic, Enjoy!
Fandom: Tenipuri/POT
Genre: General/Romance
Rating: PG-13
Type: Multi-part, Chapter 8/8
Pairings: Oshitari/Eiji
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Prince of Tennis.
Author's notes: Sorry for the delay, now I bring you the last chapter of this Oshitari and Eiji fanfic. This is the end of this fic, 'Love at Second Sight' ... I thank everyone who had been staying with me over the past few months and following this story.
Previous Chapters: Here!
***
Chapter 8 -- Confrontation!
---
Eiji stepped into the living room with Oshitari tagging behind him dutifully. Although, he looked calm to the other; inside his heart -- it had been anything but calm. Yet, he knew he could not be found panicking right now. There are problems and issues to resolve, and the priority been his explanation to his family members whom apparently had caught him and Oshitari in the act. Part of him was annoyed by his family's actions; whereas another part of him was glad by their interruption. Somehow, he still had not figured out his own feelings for the crafty tensai and he knew he would felt bad about it afterwards if he realized all this while he had been leading the latter on.
Yet, that was the least of his concerns now. He gulped as he noticed his father's stern gaze upon him and nearly stumbled back -- if Oshitari had not been standing behind him. He would have fallen back and landed on his butt. Silently, mouthing a thanks to the Hyoutei tensai -- Eiji snapped his attention back to his awaiting family members and gathered his wits. /Right... it was now or never.../ he thought.
Bracing himself for the possible negative reactions from his family members, Eiji started hesitantly. "Erm... Mum, Dad ... I think I sort of owe you guys an explanation as to what happened earlier on..."
"No, it was not 'sort of'... You /DO/ owed us an explanation regarding you and your friend's actions upstairs." Eiji's father interjected, his voice stern and cold -- devoid of all emotions.
The tone of his father's voice nearly caused Eiji to wince; and under normal circumstances -- he would have start apologizing profusely. However, this time around; this situation was one he could not get by without a proper explanation. Behind Eiji, Oshitari was being his usual observant self -- taking in the various reactions of Eiji's family members and not forgetting the tense posture of Eiji, himself.
/Well... it's not as bad as I first thought it to be... At least, Eiji's sisters were more curious then mad... and his mother was simply disturbed. Overall, it was still good... since we only had one very irated 'father dearest' on our heels./ Oshitari mused. Intially, he had been expecting to see one whole family of red-faced; angered family members shooting death glares at him for corrupting their son. However, it looks like he had overestimated the situation.
His attention was draw back into reality the moment he heard Eiji speaking again, this time though, he was surprised to find strength and determination in the Eiji's words. Apparently, he had missed out on a whole lot of the conversation while he was musing to himself. Nevermind those words; because this was the most crucial part of the whole confrontation. His jaw nearly hits the ground when he heard Eiji uttered the three words that Oshitari never thought he would be able to hear it from the adorable redhead standing in front of him.
/Did I heard it wrong? I thought Eiji just told his parents that he might have fallen for him... No, scratch that! Eiji do loved me after all.../ Oshitari could almost felt himself smirking with satisfaction as he watched Eiji argued with the rest of the Kikumaru's family members -- over their so called 'relationship'. Eyeing the reactions of Eiji's family members from the corner of his eyes, he knew it was time for him to intervene.
Stepping forth, he interrupted the family debating session and plastered on a firm but polite smile as he addressed the family.
"Please pardon my interruption, but I would like to express my views on this matter, myself. It seems like my relationship with your son have been causing a stir among your family members. For that, I expressed my deeply regrets. However, I would never give up on the notion of carrying on a relationship with your son. As far as I'm concern, I can assured you greatly that I am serious in woo-ing your son." Oshitari noticed Eiji's surprised reaction from the corner of his eyes, and would have smirked smugly if he was not trying to convince Eiji's family members of his sincerity in courting Eiji.
Turning back to Eiji's father, he realized the former was eyeing him with skepticism. However, he was still not done with his speech yet. Still smiling politely, Oshitari continued. "I realized the re-percussions of the situation, when I first made the decision to woo your son's heart. Under normal circumstance, having a relationship with someone of the same gender could not be accepted by the family and majority of the public -- most of the time. Do be assured that I will see to it that your son would not be harm nor hurt by anyone else who hold opposition opinion as to our relationship. It was under a through considerations with all factors involved; did I made the decision to get involved with your son romantically."
Oshitari paused for a while, allowing Eiji's family members to digest the information before dropping the final bombshell on them. "In case you are wondering about my family members' views on this subject, let me assured you once again that they were well-aware of my sexuality preferences and had never stopped me from dating males prior to Eiji's appearances. Thus, I believed they will have no problem in accepting Eiji as my partner. To add on to what I've just revealed, I have every intention on making this relationship with your son works in a long run."
Once he was certain that Eiji's father had apparently appeared to be considering his words, he ended his speech with a request for Eiji's father approval to their relationship. "Sir, do you /trust/ me enough to let me have a chance with your son?"
---
Eiji was stunned, he had never thought of the possibility of Oshitari being that /serious/ with him. Following the honesty in Oshitari's confession, Eiji was surprised and overwhelm with happiness. He held his breath as he awaited his father's response to Oshitari's words, he knew there might still be a chance of his father refusing Oshitari's request despite how convincing the latter had sound. Honestly, for a while Eiji had really thought his father might turn Oshitari's request down. Therefore, it seems like an eternity to Eiji when in all actual fact -- it had only been five minutes; when Eiji finally heaved a sigh of relief at his father's reluctant and hesitant nod of agreement.
It took basically all of Eiji's self-restrain to stop himself from jumping up with joy and pulled the crafty tensai in for a long and passionate kiss. Now that the confrontation was out of the way, all Eiji had wanted to do was to leave the presence of his family members and headed out somewhere with Oshitari for some privacy. Oshitari, apparently, had the same idea in mind as well.
Pulling Eiji towards the front door, he bade the rest of the Kikumaru's family members a quick farewell before either one could stop them from making their escape. They ran all the way across town to where they had first met one another in public; it was at the cafe when they came across one another during that winter. They shared a smile among themselves and stepped into the cafe, ordering themselves some hot and warm Espresso coffee; as they enjoyed each other's companionship. Towards the end of the day, the cafe ended up to be their common ground. They then made a decision to always meet up at the cafe, whenever they were free.
Sharing a quick kiss outside on the pavement, they bade each other farewell and set off for home. All the while, looking forward to their next date -- which will take place sometime the following week. They would not be able to get together everyday, for it would be nearly impossible since they were of different schools. However, they were not discouraged. After all, the regular practise match arranged between their tennis club captain would make things easier for them. Stealing a moment of time for privacy would not be difficult -- since that was what their captains always does each time they met up for the weekly practise match. Only this time, it was not only their captains who will be stealing a moment together -- but them as well.
~Owari~
Date started: 18/04/06
Date Ended: 18/04/06
Reviews/comments appreciated, Flames tolerated. Unbeta-ed. This is the final chapter to my Oshitari/Eiji Fic, Enjoy!