A continuation of Kitten.
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Hiroki groaned as his eyes slowly opened. He felt a warm body behind him and a large arm over his body. He looked back and noticed Nowaki lying there silently, seemingly content with where he was. Hiroki pushed himself to stand up, but he got pulled back by Nowaki. He growled. "Let go of me, would you? Must you do this every morning?"

Nowaki grinned at him. "Hiro-san, I've decided on something." He drew a deep breath. "I don't want you to get a kitten because...well, because I want to be your pet. I don't want you to replace me...I want your attention; your affection." His face didn't reflect any sort of shame or embarassment.

Hiroki grinned and stood up again, actually managing to without being dragged back down. "Glad to know. Still, you're childish. I couldn't replace you if I wanted to. And, believe me, I don't want to." He reached down and took Nowaki by the hand. "Come on, let's go get breakfast."

Nowaki smiled and stood up, too. He pulled Hiroki close and kissed him. "Okay. I'll help today, Hiro-san."

Hiroki sighed with a small grin spread across his lips. "Yeah...You do that." He laced their fingers together and looked up at him, kissing him timidly. "I..."

Nowaki pressed a long finger over Hiroki's lips. "I love you too, Hiro-san."