"So." Takemichi mumbled, pouring himself a drink. "That, uh, that kid's yer boyfriend, huh?"
Mondo had introduced everyone to Chihiro Fujisaki, his boyfriend, and had made it quite clear that if anyone was rude or inappropriate towards the boy, their faces would be busted open. He then asked if anyone had any complaints. No one did, of course, because they did not like the idea of their faces being busted open.
They were all kind of... Confused, though. Why would Mondo date someone so... Quiet? And polite? And shy? And nerdy? There were so many qualities that did not match up with Mondo's. Everyone was worried the unusually timid boy would make Mondo soft. Their fears seemed to come to life when Mondo knelt to the tiny boy's height to say goodbye, a big, stupid grin on his face.
After this, they all agreed to send Takemichi to deal with Mondo since the two were very close.
Mondo looked up from his glass after the question was asked. "Well yeah. Didn't I just introduce you guys?"
"...Yes."
"Then the answer is obvious." Mondo shrugged. "He wanted to meet my friends so much. He was really excited and nervous you all wouldn't like him." He then laughed loudly. "And I told him, how could anyone not like you? Then he started saying bad things about himself and I had to draw the line there." He rambled.
Exactly what everyone feared. He had been turned into a mushball because of this... this... Cross dressing boy geek! That was another problem! They'd all thought the boy was a girl and was confused on why Mondo was bringing him to the gang, but everyone was thoroughly told the boy was indeed a boy.
"He's very... Nice... But... Aren't you worried he'll make you... Ya know... Soft?" Takemichi murmured. He uh... Immediately regretted saying this...
The fearless gang leader glared down at him with a snarl. "How dare you even accuse me of that?! He's a reason for me to become stronger! If you knew him, you would know he is a hellova lot tougher than anyone else!" His voice was fierce and unwavering as he stood. He set his glass on the counter and whipped around. "Any other things you want to accuse me of?"
Takemichi slowly shook his head, watching as Mondo stomped out. He quickly yelled out. "He's fragile and small! What if someone in a rival gang hurts him?"
This was another main concern. They didn't want the boy to get hurt, he was too weak to be in a freaking gang! It was obvious to see for everyone. Well, everyone except Mondo... The gang seriously hoped Mondo would not allow the boy to be IN the gang, he didn't have his own bike! Not only that but they all suspected such a frail thing would be hesitant to get into a fight.
Mondo paused briefly. "That won't happen. No one is going to let it happen, are they?" Then he continued to walked away.
Takemichi sat in his seat before sighing. Well, that could've gone a heck of a lot better...
The Next Day
"...I don't see why I have to wear a helmet but you don't." Takemichi turned around to see Mondo walking in with Chihiro, who was holding a box of some kind.
"Sorry I don't want yer pretty little head to get busted open." Mondo shrugged. He waved a few people over, including Takemichi. Their leader gave Chihiro a little nudge on the butt. "Go on."
They all regarded the small boy at Mondo's side, who was trembling a little but held up his box.
"I-I made cookies for everyone... T-They're not that good 'c-cause I don't usually bake but um... I-I-I hope you guys like them..." The boy stammered, handing the box to Takemichi.
He opened the box, revealing a whole bunch of chocolate chip cookies. He picked one up and took a bite out of it. His eyes closed. It tasted like heaven...
"It's really good." He said gently before yelling: "Yo! Everyone get over here! The boss' babe made cookies!"
Almost at once, everyone ran over. Hey, they were tough and bad but who could refuse free food?!
As Takemichi continued munching on his cookie, he heard Mondo say to Chihiro. "See? You did great. They all love them."
Takemichi looked at his cookie before looking at Chihiro, who was smiling bright. He supposed he could give the boy a chance...
A Few Weeks Later
Everyone eventually accepted Chihiro. Well, not into their gang, for they refused to let the little thing get involved in anything violent. They all did enjoy his visits... The smart boy helped them all with any technical difficulties they had and even baked for them a few times more. A lot of the bigger guys liked picking him up at random and making Mondo mad, which was impossible for the gang leader with Chihiro laughing so hard.
They had all declared the small, pretty boy as the gang's princess. Of course they knew Chihiro was a boy, but they thought he was more ladylike and dainty than any prince could ever be. Not one person in the gang disliked their little princess. They all loved and protected him from mean or creepy people.
Heck, they even wouldn't let Mondo make Chihiro cry. One day, Chihiro was saying something about not wanting to wear a helmet and Mondo made the comment: "Fine! Scrape yer brains against the concrete! I don't care!". He seemed to instantly regret this when Chihiro started crying loudly. This alerted a few gang members to comfort the distraught Fujisaki and a few others to go scold Mondo for saying such things to the innocent princess. Mondo was always apologetic.
It was safe to say Chihiro had become one of them. They were all very glad Mondo brought the smart, talented, sweet boy into their lives. They all needed a little light in their darkness, and their princess was just that.
