9. Fondling Ones Ears

Mikage looked at his sons ear and clucked his tongue is disapproval. Yep, It didn't look so well, Especailly since Tomoe wouldn't hold still when he pulled at the flurry apendage. The god shook his head and sighed. He went and got the medicine required and let it leak into Tomoe ear.

The fox shuddered in pain and narrowed his eyes. He straightened his head and winced, " So I take it I have an infection?"

Mikage nodded and Tomoe groaned out. This was because his father was sick the other day. HE KNEW IT! The fox shifted as pain went through the ear, making him whimper out loud in pain.

"Ow.." He groaned and slumped on the couch, He was tired and for once Nanami was watching from a distance. She knew how much Tomoe went through when his ears hurt. It was like walking on rocks barefoot.

The girl walked up to the kitsune and sat down beside him. His ears twitched and he pressed two fingers to the bridge of his nose. Gosh. This hurt..

Nanami pouted lightly and poked Tomoe in the arm slighty. He blinked and looked at Nanami with a, 'What?' Look.

She smiled and scooted closer to him; something she always did when they were younger. Her friend relaxed and yawned, His eyes drooping slightly. His head was probably killing him, and she hated that he was in pain right now.

She wanted to help.. How she didn't know. He was always pushed her away when she wanted to help; and he was always doing anything to help her.

It made her feel quilty, She wanted to help him more than anything; but how?

Her eyes looked at his ears as his eyes were closed, He seemed to be asleep so Nanami stood up and walked to the back on the couch. Tomoe was tall enough for his head to be pver the ouch so she slowly reached forward.

Her heart shook as did her hands. She was going to pet them so that the pain would ease. That was all.. If he got mad then she would hold her ground. SHE WOULD! ( Poor Girl.. You know nothing.. -_- )

She reached forward and let her fingers rub across his ears, making them twitch about. Tomoe's eyes flew open and he reached above his head to grab her wrist.

The girl pinched his ear and Tomoe went from pink to a crimson red. He grabbed her wrist and tried to ply her off.

"Stop!" He snarled in embarrassment.

Nanami shook her head, ' No, Your in pain."

He glared and started to ply at her fingers, She wouldn't let go! Tomoe growled. Sadly it was't out of annoyance..

CRAP! She had to let go now!

The blush spread to his neck as her fingers reached for the fluff in his ear. His eyes grew wide and his ears flattened. She still patted them and he whimpered.

He went to turn around until Nanami fumed in irriattion. He glared at her and opened his mouth to scream at her. HOW DARE SHE! How many times? Did he have to warn her all the time? This was annoying and it was definately getting to personal.

His hand was still on her wrist and he glared harshly at her. His teeth baring. Nanami knew this look, it was the look when he was angry and needed to be alone; but she was Nanami.

She didn't give up that fast.

She jerked her hand away and they both stared at each other. Tomoe tried to calm down his heart as Nanami's touch tingled against his flesh. What... The.. Crap...

Nanami leaned in and Tomoe's eyes grew wide. His breathing hitched in his throat as her mouth neared his ear, Her hot breath tickled it and he winced.

"I can't touch it so.. I'll do this."

He looked at her confused until he felt her tongue slide up the side of his ear, He felt himself cringe and freeze up, his body slowly started yeilding. His eyes narrowed, His face flushed a bright red.

"W-What.." He muttered and cursed as he stuttered.

The tongue neared the top of his ear and Tomoe let out a moan,

" Ah, Ah..." He gasped out and tried to recompose himself. He sounded like an animal..His breath was heavy and his heart was pounding, he moaned again. Nanami never heard him like this. This was the side he hid, His weak side. Her touch was so enticing... He never felt this before.. Ever.

Then he felt a small nip at his ear and his eyes grew wide. He had to stop her! Not enjoy it! He blushed and was about to jerk away when Nanami pulled away and smiled innocently.

"There! Did that make it feel better? I mean.. When You licked my hand it felt better." She smiled at him and Tomoe put a hand over his mouth.

He backed away from her, His eyes slowly getting wider. he would have laughed in this wasn't about him! He blushed and shok his head back and forth.

"D-Don't ever do that again! " He gasped out, still trying to substain what little diginty he had. She blinked in surprise but she sighed nodded,

"Fine, Fine..I get it." She sighed out and Tomoe shook his head.

No..

She didn't get it!

His stomach flopped as he quickly left the room. He went to his room and slammed the door. His hands were shaking and he looked down at them.

Tomoe tried to hold them steady but it wasn't working! He swore over and over again, trying to calm himself down. He looked in his mirror and touched his ear. You could tell Nanami bit its top. It was a bit pink and his heart started to throb painfully.

His heart was pounding and he had to stop himself from getting sick from the constant feeling. He tried to shake the feeling of her licking his ear but it was lodged into his mind.. He couldn't get it to leave!

He slid to the floor and buried his face, Breathing heavily. It really got him confused..Why did she do that!?

He swallowed and leaned his back against his bed, He stared at the door and breathed. His emotions were out of place these last few days. He just had to breath and calm himself down before he fainted.

How many times did he have to tell her? He didn't want to explain to her what his ears meant! HE REALLY DIDN'T WANT TO NOW! He shuttered and pulled out his book.

He opened it and tried to look at the words. She only did that to take his pain away but still..

He almost gave in to that type of treatment! He swallowed, his mouth going dry. the words blurred and he shut the book and flopped on his back in the middle of the floor. Then he felt pain go through his ear and he was reminded of his currant situation.

He felt his ear and sighed lightly.. She did it to help him.. Not seduce him. That somehow calmed him down a little; but that didn't change the fact that he still felt the warm against his skin..

Next Day

Tomoe moaned and glared at his alarm clock. Curse its blaring tone pieceing his ears. He hit the snooze button and closed his eye only to be scared to death when his door flew open.

Thank god he wasn't one of those people that slept in their boxers... ( Haha, What? )

The fox jumped when His father walked in and smiled, " RISE AND SHINE! TIME FOR SCHOOL MY SON!"

Tomoe growled and chucked a pillow at his fathers head. Mikage only laughed and walked over to the side of the bed and looked at his son.

" Up! Come on! You have an easy day today so get up!"

Tomoe glared at him and turned his head away from him. He didn't want to get up; for some reason he was just to drained to move. Nanami flashed through his mind and he shook his head. No, He wasn't mad at her.. She was his Best friend. Never in his life would he hate her.

He sighed and let his eyes start to shut again when he felt a small yank on his ear. His eyes opened and he turned around quickly.

Mikage had a weird look on his face and then he looked at his son, He crossed his amrs and stared Tomoe in the eye.

"Why is your ear red? That never happens with infections." He sounded suspious and Tomoe felt himself gulp.

"Plus, " Mikage pointed to Nanami's bit mark, " It has a little bruise." Mikage stared at him and tapped his foot. Tomoe swalowed and then opened his mouth. Nothing came out and he blushed lightly.

"I fell." He muttered out.

The god shook his head, " The truth, Tomoe."

The teen looked at him and felt like burying his head in his covers. No, No, NO! What if he got mad at Nanami? He didn't want her to get in touble because of her trying to help. The kitsune looked at his father mortified and Mikage sighed.

"It invloves a girl doesn't it?"

"N-NO!" Tomoe sputtered out, trying to sound like himself and failing miserably.

" I thought so.." Mikage glared and then sighed out, " I don't know what to say." He shook his head and Tomoe's head dropped.

"I-Its not like that.." He muttered slightly, " I told you. I fell."

Mikage looked at him and then he sighed, " I wish You would just open up more, But I guess thats why you have Nanami." The god smiled, " Get ready for school my little boy!" He cheered and ran out the door.

Tomoe sat there; his heart pounding. God.. His dad could be freaky when he wanted to be! The fox slid out of bed and let his feet touch the cold floor. He swallowed and looked in the mirror.

It was a small mark.. How the crap did his Father see that? He shook his head and stood up. He pulled on his school uniform and soon met Nanami at the door. She was jogging in place as she waited for him.

He looked at her confused and she laughed, " Come ON! We'll be late!"

Tomoe nodded and almost sighed in relief.. She didn't notice.

He was pulled out the door and down the sidewalk towards the school.. They both ran at full speed and Tomoe winced. They finally made it and Nanami smiled and gave him a thumbs up.

Tomoe sighed...

Kurama and Mizuki looked at Tomoe. He was quiet again and it was the weird type of quiet.

The tengu flicked Tomoe's head and the fox looked up, glaring.

"Whats with You?" He muttered.

Tomoe rolled his eyes, "Ear Infection."

Mizuki shuddered, " Oh, Ouch. It is that time of year."

Kurama nodded and looked at Tomoe's ears, The fox was definatly in pain but thats not what he caught as he stared at Tomoe's ear. he paused and looked at Tomoe again. If you looked close enough you saw a small bruise, The buise formed a cresent moon like shape and the tengu gasped. He back up and Mizuki pouted, ( Still clueless. )

Tomoe looked at him and arched his brow, thats when Kurama spoke.

"Fox, Who was fondling your ears this time? Because... I think they left a mark." His eyes were wide and Mizuki suddenly got what they were saying. His face flushed and he hid behind Kurama. His eyes were wide and he looked at Tomoe,

"Tomoe-Kun... You let someone touch your ears?" Mizuki asked Innocently; his voice quivering.

Tomoe's eyes grew wide and he looked away, his face burning..

Oh Crap..