Predictor of the Future - Chapter 26
Title: Predictor of the Future
Writer: Tacuma811
Pairing: Perfect Pair
Chapter: 26
Genre: AU, romance, friendship, angst
Word count: 1463 words
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not own Prince of Tennis
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Chapter 26
It took a few weeks until everything was settled down. The castle was a chaos during that time. People were moving in and out. Since the servants could all chose if they wanted to leave or if they wanted to stay a few of them chose to leave and live with their family in town. When it was necessary new servants were hired and they had to move in.
Tezuka had to move to a room on the first floor. The rooms there were bigger and much more luxurious, so the young man didn't like it too much. He knew the servants lived with two or three in rooms that were smaller than the room he had. His parents got such a room as well, but they were happy with it and told their son to be happy with it as well. He deserved it after all his hard work.
'You could ask Fuji0-kun if he wants to move in,' said Tezuka Kuniharu. 'I'm sure he wouldn't mind and he has a small room.'
'I don't know,' said Tezuka. 'I don't know him that long yet. It's been only a few months.'
'I know you, Kunimitsu,' said the father. 'You wouldn't be with him for such a long time already if you weren't completely serious about him.'
'I am, but…' Tezuka didn't really know why he didn't ask Fuji either.
'Oh, Fuji-kun, good timing, we were just talking about you,' said Tezuka Kuniharu.
The Seer who entered the hall way where the two man had been talking. He smiled at the two. 'I hope you were saying positive things then,' he answered. 'If not, I want to know everything.'
'Kunimitsu will get a room on the first floor, but he says it's too big for him alone and he prefers staying on the second floor, even though all advisors have a room on the first floor by now.'
'I see,' grinned Fuji. 'So to make the room look less big you want me to move in?'
Tezuka Kuniharu nodded. 'That is what I suggested as well, but Kunimitsu wasn't sure about it, since you haven't been going out for a long time yet.'
'I understand,' said Fuji and he looked at his boyfriend. 'It's your choice, since it's your room. But if you want me to move in with you, you can just ask. I wouldn't mind at all, but I don't mind staying in my own room a little longer either. But I have some things to do right now, so if you will excuse me now, I have to go!'
Fuji walked past them, but Tezuka grabbed his arm, pulled him back and kissed his lips shortly. The Seer kissed him back and smiled happily. 'Just think about it!' he shouted as he walked away.
Tezuka made his decision when everybody was settled. Everybody had found his place and everyone knew where to go and what to do. The new government was established and the people were told about it. It was accepted and the first weeks had went well. The Dukes and Earls had been there to help, but they didn't have to do much, so instead they had taken care of people who could help the advisors with their work.
It also gave Fuji less to do. During the last few weeks he had to help out a lot to see if things would work in the future and if there would be no major problems. He wanted the start to be perfect, so they might be able to do things without him in the future.
'Fuji, I want you to move in with me,' said Tezuka one afternoon while they were spending some time together in the garden.
Fuji looked surprised at him. 'Are you sure?' he asked. 'Wait, you wouldn't tell me if you weren't sure. I'm very glad to hear that, Tezuka. I will move in with you as soon as possible then!'
'We will have to sleep in the same bed,' said Tezuka carefully.
Fuji grinned. 'Do you mind?' he asked. 'You never seemed to mind touching me.'
'I'm just a bit nervous,' answered Tezuka.
'No need to,' said Fuji. 'I want to go and look for my parents and siblings. Now that I'm a free man I think I want to see them again. I don't want to look into the future to see how they will react, but I do want to know where they live, so I can easily go there without searching. I can't give up my ability yet until I have seen them. Do you mind?'
'Of course I don't mind!' said Tezuka. 'I have always been with my family, so I would like it if you could get to know yours as well. If they are happy to see you again, maybe I can come with you one day?'
'If they're positive about my returning I'm sure they would like to see you too,' said Fuji. 'Just not the first time, because I won't know how they will react. It would be better if I go alone.'
'What if something happens?' Tezuka asked. 'If I'm there with you I can help you.'
'Yes, but having such a handsome man on your doorstep is very intimidating!' laughed Fuji. 'Especially if the tiny man next to him says he is your son and that Mr. Handsome is his lover! They would die of shock.'
'I don't think it would be that bad,' said Tezuka. 'But I don't mind if you want to go alone. Just be careful.'
'You should be careful too,' said the Seer. 'So you won't molest me when I'm sleeping next to you. Otherwise I will never be able to find them.'
'Why would I not be able to restrain myself? Tezuka asked. 'I held back until now, so I can do that a little longer. I choose you, even if we could never….touch like that. I never tried anything on you or anybody else.'
'If you had jumped anybody else I wouldn't be here with you,' said Fuji, a bit more serious this time. 'Will you help me to move all my things to your room?'
Tezuka hesitated. 'Everybody will know then, when they see us move your things to my room.'
'So…. you don't want people to know that we're together? Or don't you want them to know we like each other so much that will start living together? Aren't you proud of being with me?'
'I am proud to be with you, but it's also a little embarrassing,' Tezuka said. 'Everybody will think that we are going to…. well, sleep together and that that is the reason that we want to live in the same room.'
'You and I know that it's not true,' said Fuji. 'Isn't that enough? We can move things right after dinner. Most people will take a walk or go outside to relax. We can bring my things to your room without too many people noticing. Although they will find out soon enough anyway.'
'Sorry for being difficult,' said Tezuka.
'Not at all,' said Fuji. 'I like that you're unpredictable.'
'But you can see the future. You can see what I will do or say if you want to.'
'Where is the fun in that?' asked Fuji. 'No one would be able to surprise me anymore and I like surprises. Especially from you, since your surprises are always good ones. Like when you ran after me to tell me that you did want to be with me, even though we wouldn't be able to sleep together. It wouldn't have been special if I had already known you would do that.'
'That is why you wouldn't mind if you would lose your ability?' Tezuka asked.
'That is one reason indeed. The second reason is that people won't be depending on me so much anymore and the third reason is that I can finally live a normal life. The fourth reason is that I will hopefully get something great in return.'
'Then do you want to get rid of it?'
'I don't know. I'm not sure what to answer. I wouldn't grieve if I would lose it, I think, but I have never been without it, so I can't say for sure,' said Fuji a little confused. 'But I don't think I would mind if I would have it for the rest of my life. I learned to live with it.'
'I guess we'll see soon enough,' said Tezuka.
'Oh really? Are you planning to jump me then?' joked Fuji.
'Yes, one day I will,' answered the advisor.
'I like how straight forward you are,' said Fuji. 'I'll be leaving as soon as possible, so I can return soon as well.'