Butterfly: Hi guys!
Kaga: What's with the happy face?
Butterfly: It's 2015! *happy dances*
Kaga: *facepalms* The authoress does not own My Sweet Bodyguard nor the song 'In My Arms Tonight'!
Kurosawa was staring in shock. Normally Goto would pull on his ears to make him leave but this was the first time the raven-haired man admitted something to him.
And lung cancer? The young detective found it hard to believe that his college had the disease but the look on the raven-haired man's face told him that he wasn't lying. Almost instantly he shook and took a shuddering breath before speaking.
"When did you find out?" He asked touching his friends shoulder.
"About a month ago." Goto answered.
"You mean when we were at the retreat and you collapsed out of no where?" The younger detective asked surprised. Goto nodded.
"Is that the reason why you left to London on a 'family emergency'." He then asked.
"Yes and promise me you won't tell anyone. Only my family knows about this other than you." The raven haired man pleaded.
"But what about Ishigami and the bodyguards. When are you going to tell them?" The younger man asked.
"I haven't thought about telling them yet. I was going to tell Miyoki in a few weeks but I didn't expect telling you." Goto explained.
"You have to tell them Goto. At least tell Ishigami so that he can lighten the work load for you." Kurosawa pleaded.
"No I can't tell him. I'm not sure if I'm ready to tell anyone. That's why I want you to keep this between us. Just until I figure out a way to tell them." The raven-haired man said sternly.
"Okay but I'm going to take some of the reports Ishigami left on your desk to lighten the load for you." The younger man said as he picked up half of the files that were on Goto's desk and left the room.
Goto sighed and fell into his chair. What was he thinking? Knowing Kurosawa there was a high chance that his illness would be revealed to everyone. He quickly pushed those thoughts aside and opened one of the bottles of ginger ale his father provided for him. He took a small sip and began to work on the remaining reports that were on his desk.
A few hours passed and before Goto knew it was already time to leave. He quickly dropped off the completed reports to Ishigami and clocked out. When he got out with his briefcase and jacket he was surprised to see Kurosawa waiting for him by his car.
"What are you doing Kurosawa? Shouldn't you be heading home?" The raven-haired man questioned as he pulled out his keys.
"I was wondering if I could come with you to see your family for a little bit." The younger man said with a pleading look on his eyes causing the taller man to sigh.
"Fine. Get in." He said as he unlocked the doors.
Once the duo got in the vehicle they drove to Haru's home. Quickly they got out and Goto unlocked the door. Almost right away he was hugged by Issei.
"Welcome home Seiji!" The teen exclaimed as he took his brother's briefcase and jacket and rushed upstairs to put them in the older Goto's room.
"Welcome home Seiji and Kurosawa? What are you going here?" Eiji asked while staring at the younger detective.
"He asked me if he could come meet with you all." The raven-haired detective answered as they entered the living room where Shinichi, Haruka, and Haru were sitting.
Once Shinichi sensed his eldest son's presence he immediately got up from the couch and pulled him for an embrace, his chin resting on top of his head.
"I'm so glad you're safe." He whispered as he stroked Goto's hair.
"It feels good to be home seeing my family in one piece." The raven-haired man said as Issei entered the room.
"Can you explain why you brought Kurosawa with you?" Haruka asked as the father-son duo broke out of the hug.
"Well I might've told him about the cancer." Goto said sheepishly as he put a hand behind his head.
"Before you all start yelling at him it was my fault. I was pestering him to tell me because he looked really thin after he came back from that trip to London." Kurosawa said quickly before Eiji had a chance to whack his cousin upside in the head.
"Well it looks like we don't have a choice here. Kurosawa now that you know of Seiji's illness you mustn't tell anyone about it." Haru said sternly as Shinichi pulled Goto close to him.
"I understand." The younger detective said bowing.
"Moving on. Issei how was your first day at school?" Goto asked in an attempt to change the subject.
"It was scary. Especially facing with a whole different school system. But I did meet a few nice boys in a few of my classes." The teen answered as he sat down next to his older brother.
"It's almost 10:30. Shouldn't you be sleeping by now?" Kurosawa asked looking at his watch.
"I didn't want to rest before my older brother came home. Also I couldn't sleep." Issei said sheepishly with his face turning red.
"Well since I'm already home why don't you lay your head on my lap and I'll sing you to sleep." Goto suggested as he patted his lap.
"Okay!" The teen said happily as he laid his head against his older brothers lap.
The raven-haired man took a deep breath before beginning to to sing.
Right Here In My Arms - Melissa Lyons (male version)
Sun goes down, and we are here together
fireflies, glow like a thousand charms
stay with me, and you can dream forever
right here in my arms
As he sang the second verse Goto began to stroke his little brother's hair, much to the teen's delight.
It's magic, when you are here beside me
close your eyes, and let me hold you tight
everything, that I could ever need is
right here in my arms tonight
Sounds of day
fade away
stars begin to climb
Melodies
fill the breeze
sweeter all the time
My love
(Sun goes down,
and we are here together.)
Is always with you
(Fireflies glow like a thousand charms)
Whether near or far. How sweet to hold you
(stay with me
and you can dream forever)
As the song came to a close Issei's eyes began to droop and soon he was in a deep sleep with the comfort of his brother stroking his hair.
right here in my arms tonight
Once he finished the song Goto looked down and noticed that the teen was finally asleep in his arms. Everyone smiled at the adorable scene.
"Is it okay if I take a picture of this? It's too cute to not be on camera." Kurosawa asked. Goto was about to open his mouth to protest but was cut off by Haruka.
"You may. But don't use the flash. We don't want to wake Issei." The female Goto said as she peeked over her husbands shoulder at her children.
The younger detective nodded and obeyed. However when the picture came on the screen it revealed that Goto was glaring at the camera.
"Come on Goto just smile for one picture and I promise I won't take any more surprise pictures of at work." The brown-haired man pleaded.
"You take pictures of Seiji while he's working!?" Shinichi and Haru yelled out in unison.
"Shhh!" Goto hissed indicating to Issei who was still sleeping in his arms.
"Sorry." They said sheepishly.
"Kurosawa thank you for coming but I think one picture is enough. Besides Seiji needs to rest as well." Haruka said indicating to Goto who was trying hard to fight off sleep.
"Yes ma'am. I'll see you tomorrow Goto." The younger detective said as he went out the door.
"Seiji why does your coworker always call you by your last name?" Shinichi asked once Kurosawa was gone.
"It's a thing at the police station. I honestly have no idea who came up with it. Kurosawa's first name is Toru." The raven-haired man answered shrugging his shoulders.
"Well now that Kurosawa knows about the cancer will the plan still be the same? You didn't mention anything about telling the bodyguards nor your boss." Haruka asked as she came from the kitchen holding a cup of cooled down chamomile tea.
"The plan will still be the same mother. Once I tell Miyoki about the illness father and I will figure out a way to tell my boss and the bodyguards." Goto answered as Haru carried Issei to the room he shared with Eiji.
"Hopefully your coworker won't blurt out the secret with that big mouth of his." Shinich said as his eldest son accepted the cup from Haruka.
"Don't worry father. I'll make sure he doesn't say a single word." Goto reassured him before taking a small sip of the tea.
Butterfly: Okay that turned out well!
Kaga: The next chapter will be about- Mmph!?
Butterfly: *shoves a hand over his mouth* DON'T SAY IT!
Kaga: Fine! Read and Review!
