Kiku hugged the body close to him cradling the almost lifeless form as tears flowed down his face mixing with the rain that poured harshly onto the both of them.
People walked along some staring right at them none bothering to lend a hand. . .
" Ki. . .kiku. . ." The man in his arms calls weakly , he casts his gaze to him, a fearful expression replacing his usually calm one.

The man reaches his hand to Kiku's face and he grasps it in his own feeling the coldness of the others hand against his much smaller ones .the man opens his mouth to speak when. .

* Beep * beep * beep

Kiku reaches out to his alarm clock shutting it off. He opens his eyes and wipes the tears that he had been crying in his sleep. He heads to the bathroom the hallways still shrouded with the blanket of dawn.

Though school would still be in a couple of hours Kiku always sets his alarms early partly because he always wants to be on time and also so he might not have to endure that dream. . . Kiku shook his head willing away his usual thoughts concerning that familiar dream. He went to the kitchen and opened his fridge hoping to make himself breakfast when a glowing light beside his table suddenly caught his attention. He quickly calmed realizing that the glowing had come from his brother who was sitting on the table with the bright screen of his laptop glaring in front of him.

Kiku sighed turning on the lights. He was still unused to having others around the house , he had been living on his own since he's parents had sent him away to study. Though their family was relatively big they were also quite wealthy so it wasn't a problem for them to get Kiku his own place when he had moved. And since their parents death the rest of his siblings had moved to different homes. Well except his youngest brother Xiao who had been living with his big brother Yao since he was still too young to live on his own.

Well that was until Yao decided to get married.
Despite the fact that they could have still lived together Xiao had shown up one day in front of his house saying that
" Ivan said that I would like discover the dangers of pipes if i don't like let him and Yao enjoy their lovey dovey marriage" knowing that indeed the Russian man was capable of such things, from having met him himself Kiku had welcomed his brother to his home thankful that at least it wasn't his obnoxious brother Yong Soo.

" Brother, have you been on your computer all night?" He asks still unsure of how to interact with the stoic teen.

" Yeah. ." Xiao replies without even glancing towards him.

Kiku sighs , despite their awkward exchanges he could say that of all his siblings he and Xiao were the most alike in attitude . Like him the boy was very quiet and inexpressive though he did not share the boy's obsession with the internet and social networks.

" Well you should get some sleep ,you're starting school tomorrow" his brother had been unable to attend school as they have had to make arrangements for his transfer to Kiku's school ,and tomorrow would be his first day.

"Kay. ." Xiao shuts his laptop then proceeds to sit on the table staring at him.
Kiku fidgets as his brother stares at him not knowing what to do.

" Well aren't you like gonna make breakfast?" His brother says finally, amused by Kiku's awkwardness.

Kiku clears his throat a little embarrassed by his actions.

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Kiku walked through the wide streets of the suburbs, the school wasn't far from his home and he had made it a habit to walk to and from it. He savored the peace and quiet of the early morning knowing that it would soon pass. Walking leisurely through the wide streets Kiku paused by an alley between two big houses. He looked at the end of the narrow alley right where a tall post stood and beside it was a lone flower placed in a tiny water bottle.
He looked at the familiar display thinking of how peculiar it would seem for others who had seen it. Tearing his gaze away once the strange tightening in his chest had begun once more.
He continued his journey making a note to change the water on his way home later.

He walked on, stopping in front of his friend's house spying the tall blonde leaning against the pavements with his usual scowl in his face.
Kiku walked closer earning the blonde's attention and a small smile.

"Good morning Kiku" Ludwig greets awkwardly.

" Good morning " he replies softly as they continued on their way. He and Ludwig had met two years ago when he had first moved into the neighborhood. They had been in the same class though neither of them bothered to socialize their awkward frienship had begun when they were assigned to a project together. They had discovered that their personalities were quite compatible and before they knew it they had begun hanging around each other, though their time together was only spent during school hours.

They walked together in a comfortable silence until suddenly a strong force came crushing into Kiku making him reel forward. Kiku might have fallen of his feet if he hadn't already expected the sudden attack.

" Good morning Feliciano "he says already trying to get away from the bubbly brunette's tight hug

" Ve~ how'd you know it was me?!" Feliciano asks genuinely baffled by his friend's reaction

"Feliciano would you please refrain from tackling innocent pedestrians ." Ludwig interrupts , already starting to twitch.

" Luddy~ " Feliciano says as if he had not noticed the blonde was there latching onto him instead, at this Ludwig freezes face gaining colour.
" Ve~ don't be so jealous~"he says while nuzzling onto the blonde's chest.

" Fe. . Feliciano! Not in public!" He shouts embarrassed by the Italian's shameful display of affection.

Kiku walks forward used to the couple's usual morning banter. He sighs knowing that despite Ludwig's reluctance , he really did enjoy the shower of affections. He glances behind him seeing that they had begun to catch up to him Feliciano pulling at Ludwig's hand.
Those two were really quite obvious . Feliciano had always been the outgoing type, though he enjoyed pestering everyone it was obvious that he especially favored the quiet blonde. And despite Ludwig's efforts to hide it was obvious to everyone what the true nature of their relationship was.

The three of them reached the school making way for their lockers. Feliciano still dragging Ludwig around shouting something about leaving his pasta in his locker.
Those two really knew how to make him feel like the third wheel. Kiku made his way to his locker shaking away the thought . There was no way that he could be jealous! He had no desire for such trivial things. At least that's what he tells himself . . .but still he can't help feeling a little bit lonely.

No he mustn't ! He couldn't . . . He shouldn't think of this things . . . Because he had a reason , something he had to prevent and if he lets himself have these thoughts then he would not be strong enough . .
The bell rings making Kiku push his thoughts to the back of his mind as he made his way to class.

damn i use the word awkward a lot and yes Xiao is Hong Kong that`s my favorite name for him