Disclaimer: I don't own Junjou Romantica.

A/N: AU, 6 year old Akihiko, 4 year old Misaki. No baby talk here. I'm not good at baby talks because my mother said that I never baby talked 'coz I talk like a friggin' adult since I was four. Weird, isn't it?

Dedicated to my dearest sister wasabi cake. She's currently "beta-ing" Chapter 7 of When Cherry Blossoms Fall. I do hope she doesn't have a headache for my numerouuuuuus mistakes.

Warning: Pointless fluff.

Title: The Playground Imp

Children talk about it. Parents talk about it. Even nannies talk about it. The imp that resides in the playground. The mischievous little green eyed devil who loves to throw pranks at people.

One nanny said that the imp went under her long flowy skirt yesterday. The famous bully Isaka said the imp threw nuts at him just last week while he was bullying his best friend Asahina. (Who the hell bullies their best friend?) Miyagi said the imp attached himself into his long legs and stayed there throughout the whole day. Shinobu said he was friends with the imp, so everyone fears him.

Akihiko sighed for the tenth time that day. He was left under the jumbo slide all by himself. He pulled his bestest friend Suzuki-san close to him. "I won't let the imp take you Suzuki-san." The six-year old whispered.

He looked to the far end of the park and saw his second best friend Takahiro talking with the girl Manami. He frowned. Why does Takahiro like being with that girl?

His third best friend Hiroki was nowhere in sight. He was busy hiding from a giant kid – was it Bowaki or Nowaki or Mowaki? Akihiko didn't bother remembering.

His could see his bodyguard peeking from behind the tree, checking on him from time to time. He never really talked to him. He just watched him all the time, never really talking. He briefly wondered whether it was in his protocol not to talk to his master. Not that it matters.

Akihiko doesn't really mind being alone. He was a loner after all. But, a companion would have been nice from time to time.

He turned his attention back to his Picture Book about Shinigamis. Half way through flipping, he noticed a shadow in front of him. When he lowered the book, green eyes met his. The owner, Akihiko guessed, would have been between three or four years old. He had a messy chocolate brown hair and really chubby cheeks. There was awe in those really green orbs.

"Pretty." The child said with the most sparkling smile he had ever seen in the whole playground.

Akihiko was on guard in an instant. There was a rumor that the imp looks like a really, really adorable child. He will stare at you with big round green orbs and he will have you wrapped around his fingers. And the moment he smiles, you must run for your life.

Not liking how the boy was invading his personal space he scoffed "go away." But, the kid didn't go away. He just kept staring into Akihiko's violet eyes.

"Pretty pretty eyes! I want to play with you." The younger child declared. Before Akihiko could react, Suzuki-san was snatched from beside him and the kid ran to the bushes. If he was not Akihiko Usami, he would have cried. But he is Akihiko Usami and Akihiko Usami does not cry. He gritted his teeth in anger at the thought of his bestest friend being kidnapped. He stood up from where he was sitting with only one goal in mind – he will make that green-eyed imp pay.

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Akihiko huffed, his hands across his chest. He had been roaming the whole park for 15 minutes or so but there still was no sign of the demon child. He sincerely wished his Suzuki-san was alright. He looked around once more and in a stroke of luck, he saw a mop of rich brown locks peeking from a bush.

He ran towards the bush as fast as he could then, without much of a thought, leaped for the little imp. However, the imp was able to dodge his attack so he ended up kissing the ground. He stayed on the ground, clutching his face and willing himself not to cry. That would be shameful because he does not cry in front of people. Especially, not in front of his bestest friend's kidnapper.

"A-are you okay?" the tinny voice reached Akihiko's ears. Oh, no, he's not alright. He's furious. And MAD. This imp had outwitted him.

He growled as he stood up with as much dignity as he can. "Give me back my Suzuki-san!"

But, before he could grab the kidnapper, he was already running away from him. Suzuki-san was tied on his back, staring at Akihiko with black beady eyes, as if pleading to be saved from the little rascal.

Akihiko ran after the little demon. He calculated that he could catch up to him since the little demon has smaller legs than him – meaning he has longer strides. But, he was wrong. He wasn't able to catch up. How can he move that fast? He thought bitterly. The sound of the playground imp's giggles made him more and more furious. He's making fun of me!

The silver blonde increased his speed as much as he could. After some time, he was able to catch up and Suzuki-san was just within his reach. He was so focused on catching the little imp that he didn't see the pool of mud in front of them. Just as he was able to grab Suzuki-san's arm, he slipped into the mad, sending him, his stuffed bear and the little demon rolling on the slippery pool.

That was the final straw. Tears gathered in his eyes and he was about to release a loud wail when he heard the melodious laughter of the imp.

"You look funny!"

Akihiko opened his eyes which he didn't remember closing. He was greeted by the sight of the little imp's muddy face. Akihiko thought it looked funny so he laughed along with the little imp. He stopped when he realized that the imp had stopped laughing for a while. There was a warm smile on the boy's face.

"You're happy now!" the boy exclaimed with his hands in the air. "Misaki thought you were so lonely so Misaki decided to play with you!"

So his name is Misaki? Akihiko thought, engraving the name on his mind.

"So you're idea of playing is kidnapping Suzuki-san?"

"Oh… sorry for taking Suki-san." Akihiko chuckled at the nickname. He watched as Misaki untied Suzuki-san from his back and handed it back to him. His stuffed bear was also covered in mud but he thought it was alright. They both enjoyed the chase after all.

"Young master," a familiar voice called out his attention.

He looked behind his back and greeted the Usami family's butler Tanaka. His bodyguard was behind the old butler. For some reason, there was a warm smile on both men's face. "I know you're still enjoying yourself, Young Master. But, we have to go home now to prepare you for tonight's gathering."

"Okay," he sadly replied, a pout marring his face.

"We'll play again tomorrow, right?" There was a sparkle on the little boy's face as he asked the older one.

Akihiko nodded while thinking that no one could really refuse those sparkly eyes. He pecked the imp's cheek as he said his goodbye. He chuckled as the brunet tilted his head in confusion. "That's the seal of my promise to play with you tomorrow," he explained.

"What's a seal?" Misaki asked.

Akihiko ruffled the brown turf then answered, "You'll know when you grew as tall as me." He stood straight to emphasize their half foot height difference.

With a wave, the two boys parted.

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Akihiko was already inside the limousine but a smile was still plastered on his face. Tanaka was sitting across him while the body guard was sitting beside the driver.

"Did you enjoy your day, Young Master?"

Akihiko nodded while looking out the window, watching the trees lining up the roadside. "Sorry about my messy clothes."

"It's okay, Young Master." Tanaka answered. It was very rare to see his Young Master so happy and if dirty clothes would be the price then he wouldn't mind washing a million dirty clothes for him. As they reached the Usami mansion, the good-hearted butler was praying that his young master's new found friend would stay forever with him.

And, this is my pointless OneShot. I hope you will all like it. Especially, you dear sister. Thank you for the effort of editing and proofreading my stories.