Eiji and Oishi [[-If I had a choice-]]5

Recap: "Why can't they just free one of day of their time to come and see me play tennis? Ever since I'd started playing tennis, my parents have never seen me play before. Why can't they do it? Even for their own daughter..." I banged the ground, tears streaming down my cheeks.

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The next week at school, Monday. I woke up at my usual time, 4.30am and did my usual morning exercise. I left for school earlier, as there was morning practice. When I got out of the house, I noticed a figure by the tree.

"Eh? Ohayo Lana." Oishi smiled at me.

"Ohayo Oishi." I returned the smile. "What're you doing here?"

"Was waiting for you."

"Oh. Okay let's go." I took his hand and started to run. "Otherwise Tezuka-bouchu would make us do laps." I'd known enough about Tezuka-bouchu by then because I'd spent so much time with the team all week. But what I didn't know was that Oishi was blushing.

"H-hai!" And we ran off to school together. Thankfully, we weren't late. I seriously don't want to run laps. Practice was easy today, just Eiji that was difficult. He kept jumping onto me for some unknown reason. I thought I saw something... different in Oishi's eyes, but I quickly brushed it away as a trick of the light.

More dozing off in class later, and more tennis during practice. I walked home with Oishi after school.

"The ranking tournaments are this Saturday. That's when we decide who gets the regular place."

"Oh. Cool. So everyone's going to play against each other eh?"

"There are 4 blocks, and 2 top players from each block will get the regular place."

"Ohh. Which block will I be playing at and who'm I up against?"

"Mmm... Lana... LanaLanaLana... Block C. With... withwith Eiji and... Fuji... And the other guys from the team."

"Hm. Up against the Tensai and the hyper kid. Sounds good." I smiled. I can't wait.

"Uhh... Well. I was... uh. Wondering if... Uh..." Oishi went deep red as he stuttered.

"Yes?"

"D-do y-you wanna... wanna go out... with... me? O-on Sunday?" He looked at the ground.

Huh? Did I just HEAR that? Did he just... ask me out? My heart beat faster and faster, and I'm guessing my cheeks were red. Wait... Why am I feeling like this? Why?

"I... I guess... Okay." I smiled at him. He stared at me for a second or so then-

"Yosh! Sunday then." He smiled at me. You know... He actually looks... Kinda cute like that... Oh what am I thinking.

"Sunday." I smiled at him, then I stopped walking. Well, I reached my house already. Why the hell would I still need to continue walking? Oishi stopped walking also. I started to walk into my house, but Oishi had a hand on my shoulder, like he didn't want me to go in, well, not yet. Like, it was as if he had something to say to me. I turned around and-

?!?!?!?!

Oishi's face was in a really, really close-up position, his arms were wrapped around my back, and his lips, his sweet, soft, lips were on mine. My hands were on his chest, and I clould feel his heartbeat steady... steady.

Oh why do I feel like this? This really isn't normal... But, what the heck. I smiled into the kiss. Maybe I really do like this guy... After all, what's not to like about him? Sweet, caring, kind, and a fantastic tennis player, what more could I ask? I pulled Oishi closer to me, and I never want to let go. His hands came up to my face and caressed my cheek. I wished time would stop, just for us, but all too soon it had to end.

"I liked it." I smiled at Oishi. He smiled at me, but that smile, it seemed... different. Kind of... rather... sad.

"I'll... go now... I'll... see you tomorrow then." He turned around.

"No... WAIT!" I hugged him from the back. "Can you... don't go? Yet? Onegai?" Gosh why am I asking him this?

Oishi seemed to hesitate before he answered, "I'm really sorry, I have to go." He didn't turn around. Dejected, I let go, and he went away. Forcing back tears, I went into my house, slamming my room door as hard as possible and yelling at the top of my voice at the ceiling.

"IT'S WAY TOO QUIET!"

How could Oishi do that to me? He promised to help me! I told him because I trusted him as a bestbestbestbestest friend? How could he bear to hurt me like that? He knew I liked Lana, HE DID! So how could he do that kind of thing? WHY? My heart feels so horrible, it hurts so much. But, if I really love Lana, I should let her choose who she preferes more, right? But she doesn't even know I like her. How? How? What should I do? Should I tell her? But she seems so much happier with Oishi. How can I ever face Oishi if I'd ever come between them? I would be the third party... Should I let them be? I guess that would be best, if I really love her I want her to be happy. And she's happy with Oishi now. That Oishi better be good to Lana, if not, I'll never let him off!

"ITA! My head hurts alot nyaa~" Eiji clapsed his head in his hands, watching the entire scene from behind a tree.

Oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh! Eiji will never let me off now... Why did I even do it? Why? And I was supposed to be his best friend, that's why he entrusted me with his secrect. And I promised to help him! Oh gosh Oishi what the hell did you do? How could you do that to your best friend? How am I ever going to face him tomorrow? What should I do... Should I let Eiji have her? No... I'd never. She's not a toy that can be owned by people. I guess I should let her choose...

"Why do I even feel like this?" Oishi hit his head with his hands.

What going on with me? Why do I feel like this with Oishi? Do I really like him? Does he like me back? Or does he only like me because I'm rich? This type of people I've seen too much, and I hate this species of people. What if he isn't? But if he really likes me, why does he seen so... sad? Gosh I'm so confused.

"HORRIBLE!!!!" I yelled to my ceiling.

That's life my girl. You just gotta live with it baby.

Shut it you.

I'm just giving you advice my dear.

Yes you are, but I'm not listening.

Fine by me.