Coming home from university was tiring. The books and papers in my bag were heavy, probably too much but with my thesis I needed everything I could get my hands on. Opening my door I paused when I saw a pair of male shoes in front. The brat was here.
Everyday for the last week this kid has came over to for me to tutor him. At first it was annoying but Nowaki actually paid attention and was pretty smart for someone who did not go to high school. Right now he was sleeping, leaning against my bookshelf with a book on his chest.
He looked his age when he was sleeping. All the other times he seemed so much more mature. It pissed me off. My foot made the floor creak and he stirred a bit before opening his eyes. "Ah, welcome home."
"Uh, yeah." I watched him rub his eyes tiredly. "You should wash your face."
"Thank you." He got up and went to the sink as I set my stuff down. "Did you look over the worksheet I gave you?"
"Yes, it is very helpful."
I scoffed. "It better be. I took detailed notes and even did my own research to add." If you had not noticed I am very proud of my schoolwork. He cae back, that same, childish smile on his face. "Hiro-san is amazing."
Oh yeah, he keeps calling me Hiro-san, even though I told him to stop. Just says it was a cute nickname. After the second day I gave up; let him call me what he wants. Who knows if I would still see him after he got into an University.
Tutoring went the same: me watching him work and yelling at him when he did something wrong. I had a tendency to hit something when I got going and he was the unlucky bastard. Let me tell you he knows how to take a hit. All still with that same smile!
"That is all we will do today." I announced when it turned five. He looked up, glancing at the time. "I have to go to work soon."
"How do you have time with all your part time jobs?" From what I remember he had six part time jobs.
"They are not all on the same day and I just quit two of my jobs so it gives me more time." He quite two of them? Do not tell me it was for the tutoring sessions? Before I could ask he sat up. "Do you mind if I use your shower? I did not have time to take one this morning."
"Sure."
"Thank you." He walked into my bathroom, closing the door and I heard the shower running. This kid is hopeless. I picked up the papers we were working on and set them aside on my bookshelf. I went to grab a water bottle when the bathroom door opened. "Hiro-san may I borrow a towel?" I turned and froze.
Steam was coming out from the hot water and in the middle was a shirtless Nowaki. His body was not too muscular but was toned. I followed it down when my face heated up as I discovered the buttons on his pants were undone. "Hiro-san?" I looked into his eyes to see him smiling with a glint in his eyes. He knew I was ogling him and I had a suspicion he did it on purpose. "Towel yes." I ran to my closet, grabbed a towel, and threw it at him. "There you go."
"Thank you Hiro-san." I swear I heard soft chuckles from the other side. Moron.
Damn me and my girly tendencies. It has been a week since that incident with Akihiko and I guess I was still sensitive. Not helpful that Nowaki had a really, really nice body.
Maybe even nicer than Akihiko's.
Well he is still young. I know when I was his age I was a lot more built myself. Then again I did not have as much homework as I do now. I was drinking tea, sitting at my small table when he came out. His hair was still wet and not as crazy as before. "Thank you for the shower Hiro-san."
"Whatever." I could not look him in the eyes but he was still smiling. "I will see you tomorrow Hiro-san. Have a nice night."
"Go to work." He laughed as he left.
God he pisses me off.
Later that Evening.
This is what I get for not buying groceries for two weeks. Now here I was, ten o clock at night, at a convenience store that was a 30 minute walk from my place. I wanted to sleep but the rumbling in my stomach would not let me.
Picking up some simple items, I walked out, not really paying attention, when a familiar nickname had me stop. "What are you doing out so late Hiro-san?" I jumped as Nowaki came into view.
"What are you doing here!?"
Nowaki pointed behind me. "This is one of my part time jobs." I looked to see I was in front of the small flower shop I usually pay no attention to. "It is late for you to do shopping."
I narrowed my eyes. "I can go wherever and whenever I want to go. I am a grown woman." I could have ranted some more but the concern in his eyes stopped me. There was so much. "I am not saying that Hiro-san but it is not safe at night to walk around alone. You should just be more careful."
"I am older than you Nowaki, I think I know how to keep myself safe. Besides should it be the other way around? You are not even an adult yet."
His eyes narrowed slightly. "Age is not always important." he mumbled when someone came into my view. "Nowaki, do not flirt with our customers." It was an older gentleman with long grayish hair in a ponytail. "Unless you intend to spend your own money."
"Sorry sir, this is my tutor Hiro-san."
The man looked at me with recognition. "Ah, so you're the girl that keeps Nowaki from working."
"It is not my fault if he changes his schedule." I retaliated. No one was going to blame me for someone else's lack of work.
The man chuckled, "You do have some spice on you. Well I am afraid Nowaki has a lot to finish before he leaves for today."
Nowaki gasped, "Yes I will." He turned to me. "Hiro-san, my shift is over in 15 minutes, will you please wait for me?"
"I want to get home."
"Please." His eyes dropped and probably one of the most sincere puppy faces I have ever seen appeared. Seriously, like a real puppy. All that was missing was the puppy whimper. "Fine, but you better be quick."
He smiled brightly and nodded, running back in. I should have left, I wanted to leave, but every time I took a step away from the store the image of his pouting face came into mind. I had to admit it was cu...no Hiroki!
Ugh, I got to stop this. I am losing my pride as an independent woman thanks to this boy. Four years is not a huge difference but he still younger. Not that I was thinking of anything leaning that way; I still had to get over my initial heartbreak. But it was surprising that since tutoring Nowaki I had not thought much about Akihiko nor has talked to him.
"Hiro-san thank you for waiting." Nowaki came out.
I shrugged, "I still do not understand why you wanted me to wait."
"I cannot let you go home by yourself." Are we on this again? I was about to argue, which I guess he saw, when he held up his hands. "Not that I do not think you are capable. In fact I know you could handle yourself. But it makes me feel better to see you home safe. I am just being selfish." How could I get mad when he says it like that?
The rest of the way we spoke a little about his jobs and my work. It was actually nice talking to him and the fact he was younger did not even cross my mind. We made it to my place safely. "Now you be careful on your way home."
"Of course." He looked like he wanted to say something but shook his head, smiling and patting mine. His hand was still so big and so warm. "Good night Hiro-san."
"Goodnight Nowaki." I headed up, leaving him there.
I guess Nowaki was not that bad for a younger man. He sure was more mature than a lot of males I know my age. He would make a fine man later on in life.
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Thank you for reading! Another Chapter of Hiroki and Nowaki! More to come!
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