Disclaimer: I do not own Tsubasa or Kurofai.
Fai could hardly belive this was happening.
He was currently sitting at the kitchen table with Kurogane and his family, eating a second helping of the most amazing food he had ever tasted. Tomoyo was chatering non-stop about anything and everything.
"And then he totally smiled at me, I mean a 'I think you're really cute smile. But then later when he was hanging out with his friends he completely ignored me! I mean, what's up with that?"
"Well," Fai said, "He does like you. He's just shy and immature and doesn't want his friends to tease him."
"Wow, really?" Tomoyo said beaming, "That's so great! You're really insightful Fai, unlike some people," at this point she glanced pointedly at Kurogane.
"Oh, give me a break!" Kurogane groaned.
Fai laughed, "Well I'm sure Kurogane has other talents that more then make up for it."
Kurogane blushed and Tomoyo started to tease him.
Fai sighed. He honestly couldn't remember a time he had been more at ease. Still, as perfect as it seemed he knew it wouldn't last. Misery would find him again, it always did. He just hoped Kurogane and his family wouldn't get caught up in it.
"Fai," the mother said, "I washed your uniform, but you will need some other clothes. Kurogane's are far too big on you."
"Yeah," Fai said tugging at the oversized shirt and pants Kurogane had lent him. He knew he needed clothes, but he really wanted to avoid having to go back to Ashura's apartment.
The mother, as if sensing this said, "Don't worry, I'm sure Kurogane would love to take you shopping.
"What?" Kurogane cried at the same time Fai said.
"No It's fine,"
"No I insist," She said, shooting Kurogane a look, "and don't worry about the cost, I'll cover everything."
She went to her purse and handed Kurogane a credit card.
"Ma'am, I couldn't possibly-" Fai began but the mother cut him off.
"No, no arguments. If you don't want to think of it as a gift, take Tomoyo with you and use it as the payment for babysitting."
"Yeah, I would love to go shopping with you!, "Tomoyo cried, "But I don't need a babysitter, I'm fourteen!"
"And you can't exactly wear my cloths forever," Kurogane sighed.
"Okay," Fai said, defeated.
"Then It's settled. You three can go to the mall as soon as you're finished eating.
"This is soooo cute!" Tomoyo cried, holding up a purple sun dress.
They were supposed to be looking for clothes for Fai, but Tomoyo had somehow led them to the girl's department.
"Enough," Kurogane bellowed, dragging a protesting Tomoyo tword the young men's department.
Kurogane looked over to see Fai looking around the store in apparent wonder. He was so distacted that he almost walked into a display.
Kurogane grabbed his arm yanking him to the side, ignoring the now familiar tingling sensation. Fai started and stared at Kurogane.
"What's the matter? You never seen a department store before?" Kurogane demanded.
"No," Fai replied.
"Oh," Kurogane said realising Fai's arm.
"Hey," Tomoyo called jogging up to them her arms full of clothes, "go try these on!"
"Great," Kurogane said, "when you two max out my mom's card, I'm gonna hear about it."
"Don't worry," Fai laughed, "we won't go overboard."
Three hours and three hundred outfits later, Kurogane was ready to shoot himself. He was certain that by now Fai must have tried on every outfit in the store, including a dress Tomoyo thought was just, 'So adorable!'
Finaly Fai ended up with several pairs of skinny jeans (the only ones small enough to fit him) and some t-shirts.
"That was so fun!" Tomoyo sang as she skipped beside the two boys.
"Yeah it was a blast," Kurogane said massaging his forehead, where he could feel a massive headache coming on.
They reached Kuroganes's house. Kurogane went to turn the unlock the door and frowned.
"What is it?" Fai asked.
"The door's unlocked," Kurogane said.
At that moment Fai noticed a black sports car parked on the street in front of the house.
"Oh gods no!" Fai cried, pushing past Kurogane and racing into the house.
"Wait!" Kurogane yelled, but Fai didn't hear him as he stared at the scene before him.
"Hello my dear," said Ashura.
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