Hey, I had some free time (not really, I just didn't want to do my homework) so I'm going to start on CHAPTER 4! SORRY TO KEEP YOU WAITING! SO VERY SORRY! I'VE JUST HAD SOME WIERD THINGS GOING ON AND I'VE BEEN PUTTING EVERYTHING OFF! SO SORRY! I HOPE YOU GUYS DON'T THINK I'M LIKE THOSE PEOPLE WHO ONLY WRITE ONE CHAPTER AND FORGET ABOUT THEIR STORY! AND THIS IS MY FIRST ONE ON THIS SITE! I HAVE A BAD REP ALL READY! I LOVE YOU ALL, EVEN THOSE WHO DON'T REVIEW! GREAT, NOW I SOUND PREJUDICE!

Chapter 4: The Tutor

Groggy and with a full bladder (A/N: thanx 4 the idea, mom!), Tatsuha opened his eyes and gazed up at the ceiling. He made a trip to the bathroom and crawled back into bed. It didn't last too long because Tohma heard the young boy and woke him up. After eating breakfast, they both got dressed and started bickering over the tutor. What a nice way to start the morning, don't you think so?

"Tohma, it's not faaair. Why do I have to get tuuutored?" Tatsuha whined.

"Because you need to keep up those good grades of yours."

"But New York is supposed to be fuuuuuun, not BORING!"

Tohma exchanged glances with him and merely brushed it off as nothing. "Tatsuha, you're not going to win this argument. Your sensei will arrive here at 2:00p.m. and stay for a good 4 hours or so. After today, you will have your lessons at his house. I'm going to shop around for a new fur coat the entire day, so I won't be here. Ryuichi will watch you until Mr. blah blah blah---". When Tatsuha heard that Ryuichi would be watching him, he just stopped listening and started fantasizing. I can't wait! Tohma left and Tatsuha ran next door to talk to Kumagoro.

There was a knock at the door to Ryuichi's hotel room. He didn't hear it the first time because he was having a pillow fight with Tatsuha. The knock repeated itself, only louder, and was followed by a man's Japanese voice. "Hello, is Tatsuha in there? Tohma-kun sent me".

"Who is it, na no da?" replied Ryuichi.

"My name is Kitazawa Yuki, and I'm here to tutor Tatsuha," shouted the man through the door.

"Oh! Well, OK no da, here I come to open the door". Tatsuha followed Ryu to the door and stood behind him. A 'gentleman' about Tohma's age walked in and stood in front of Ryuichi. He was wearing a common white t-shirt and a pair of khaki slacks. In his hands he held a backpack and a few loose papers. His light hazel eyes scanned the room and landed on Tatsuha. Before removing his gaze, he ran his fingers through his own chestnut hair and smiled at Tatsuha.

"Hello there, Uesugi-san. I will be your sensei for the next few weeks," said Kitazawa in English.

"H-h-hello, Kitazawa-san," stammered Tatsuha. Tatsuha had never really talked to a Japanese-American before, so he was surprised by the man's ability to speak both languages so well.

Kitazawa switched back to his perfect Japanese. "You're so polite, Tatsuha. I am looking forward to teaching you English". He set his bag down by the door and walked over to the dining table.

"Is this is an okay place to sit today." Tatsuha nodded and gave Ryuichi a grumpy face.

"Tatsuha," started Ryuichi, ignoring the face. "I'm leaving now to find a nice shirt for Kumagoro to look fabu in. I hope you and your tutor have fun, yes I do na no da". Before leaving, Ryu grabbed Kumagoro from a reclining chair located by the kitchen and started off.

"Tatsuha-kun..."

"Hmn?" Tatsuha looked back at his new tutor.

"I was thinking...before we start learning anything, why don't we get to know each other first?" Kitazawa smiled and waited politely for his student's response. Tatsuha nodded again, avoiding conversation, and sat across from his teacher. They talked for about half hour on topics relating to: family, friends, social status, school, and life in general. The rest of the time was used for learning the English alphabet (song included) and material being covered at Tatsuha's school

now. After about a few hours, they started to grow fond of each other.

Tohma fumbled with the card key for the hotel room, careful not to drop his shopping bags, and heard laughter coming from inside. When he opened the door, he saw Yuki at the dinner table with Tatsuha. Kitazawa had a book sitting on his lap and was pointing to something Tatsuha had written. Tatsuha looked up and gave Tohma a smile. "Hey, Tohma! Did you get me anything?" The young boy rushed up to Tohma and stared digging through his bags.

"Kitazawa, was Tatsuha behaving well the ENTIRE time you were here?"

"He was a very good boy. I am surprised by the way he acts around strangers. Tohma-kun, he's been raised really well," replied the tutor. He got up from his seat. "Well, I guess I must be going."

A tiny voice piped up from the floor. Tatsuha was lying down wearing the fur coat Tohma had just bought. "Kitazawa-sensei, I would prefer it if you stayed for dinner tonight. I'm sure Tohma won't mind." Pleadingly, Tatsuha looked into his guardian's eyes.

Tohma smiled. "Yuki, I would enjoy it if you stayed."

Kitazawa Yuki, Seguchi Tohma, Uesugi Tatsuha, Sakuma Ryuichi, and Kumagoro ate spaghetti for dinner that night. Later, Tatsuha slept a peaceful sleep, waiting to see his sensei the next day.

I hope that was a good chapter. Please review so I can fix the things wrong with the story.