Disclaimer: Hikaru no Go belongs to Hotta Yumi and Obata Takeshi. Not mine.
Author's Notes: Written for the 10 inspirations livejournal community (phrase prompt #11: No man is an island).
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Catch You
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"…And besides, Ichikawa-san drops by every once in a while to cook, so—"
"Touya-kun…"
"So it's not as bad as it seems, really." Akira tried to finish his statement with a reassuring smile, but ended up failing miserably.
She was looking at him like that again.
"Fujisaki-san…"
"Touya-kun, you…" Akari started, then shook her head resignedly. Instead, she asked, "Have you eaten lunch yet?"
"Um…no."
"I thought so." She smiled. "I can try to cook something, if that's all right with you."
"I don't want to bother you—"
"I don't mind. Really."
She was looking at him intently. He smiled slightly and gave in. "The kitchen's right this way, then. Please…"
As he led her through the big, empty house, a thought occurred to her.
"Touya-kun?"
"Hm?"
"Do your parents do this often? Leave you alone in the house, I mean."
He thought for a moment. "…No. Not really. Not for this long, anyway." He glanced mildly at her. "Why?"
"No reason." She was silent for a few seconds, then, "Touya-kun?"
"Hm?"
"The next time this happens...tell me, all right?"
He paused, then nodded, smiling. "All right."
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