DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN BROTHERS IN ANYWAY, SHAPE OR FORM
Kimi woke up and stretched her arms high with a smile only to immediately pull them down and rub them instead. It was feeling really cold in her room this morning for some weird reason. She pulled her blankets back around her.
"Kimi are you getting up?" asked Masaomi walking into her room.
"It's cold in here," said Kimi.
"Yes it is isn't it?" said Masaomi, "Well no worries it'll get warmer as the day goes on. Let's get up and going okay?"
"Mmm-hmm," said Kimi as she managed to get herself out of bed.
When Kimi came downstairs she heard Ukyo and Masaomi talking.
"Do you think we should consider turning on the heat just yet?" asked Ukyo.
"No, I think we can wait a little longer. We should probably make sure the little ones start wearing their coats to school," said Masaomi.
"Well I know Wataru needs a new one" said Ukyo, "Maybe we can ask Ema and Yusuke to take him shopping for a new one after school. Do you think Kimi needs one?" asked Ukyo.
"I have a coat," said Kimi walking up to her brothers.
"Oh good morning Kimi," said Ukyo.
"You say you have a coat?" said Masaomi, "Is it upstairs in your closet?"
"It should be," Ukyo answered, "I'll go get it so Kimi can get started on her breakfast."
"Here we go Kimi," said Masaomi helping her into her chair. He gave off a yawn as he did."
"Sleepy?" asked Kimi.
"Oh I had to get up late last night to go take care of something at the hospital I work at. I just got home," said Masaomi yawing again.
"Good morning!" said Wataru walking into kitchen.
"Good morning," said both Kimi and Masaomi.
"Masaomi, can we go to the park today?" asked Wataru.
"I don't know if I can take you today," said Masaomi yawing, "I need to get some sleep before I start a whole new shift later today. Besides I think Ema and Yusuke are going to be taking you shopping after school for a new coat."
"We are?" said Yusuke as he walked into the room along with Ema.
"Sorry I was going to ask you if you could when you pick him and Kimi up from school today," said Masaomi.
"Sure we can," said Ema.
"Good, I'll even give you on one of the family credit cards to use," said Masaomi.
"Sure," said Ema.
"I think it'd be in our best interest to get Kimi a new coat too," said Ukyo walking back into the room holding up a rather old and worn coat.
"But I like my coat," said Kimi. She'd had it for a long time back from the orphanage.
"I know but we don't want you to get sick if it's starting to get cold. It'd be better if we got you a new coat okay?" said Masaomi, "We can even make sure you get you any color you want."
"Like pink?" asked Kimi.
"Of course," said Ema.
"Okay," said Kimi.
"Kimi, do you have your picture and permission slip ready for school?" Ukyo asked as he helped get her and Wataru ready for school.
"Yep," said Kimi pulling out both from her bag.
"Good, make sure you turn the slip into Miss Hogo. In fact why don't I go ahead and take you to class to make sure she gets it," said Ukyo.
"Okay," said Kimi, not sure if it was weird how insistent Ukyo seemed to be in making sure he come with her to give her teacher her permission slip.
When the family arrived at the school and Ukyo led Kimi to her class room she noticed Aiji and his friends watching her. Aiji had a little bit of a scowl on his face. It was really intimidating.
Ukyo was surprised when he felt Kimi's grip tighten on his hand.
"Kimi, is something wrong?" he asked.
"Huh?" said Kimi looking up at her brother, "No I'm fine."
"Hmm," said Ukyo as they walked into the school and headed to Kimi's classroom. The room was empty except for Miss Hogo when they came in.
"Good morning," said Ukyo.
"Oh good morning Mr. Asahina," said Miss Hog, "What can I do for you?"
"I just came to make sure that you got Kimi's permission slip for her field trip. She's very excited about it," said Ukyo. He motioned for Kimi to hand it to him.
"Oh thank you," said Miss Hogo, "But you didn't have to come and deliver it yourself. I'm sure Kimi could have turned it in herself."
"Well I wanted to make sure it got turn in. You know how protective us older brothers are," said Ukyo.
"Yes I do," said Miss Hogo, "Having one myself. So thank you for this. I will see you later sir.
"Alright, bye now Kimi," said Ukyo as he left.
"Bye," said Kimi. She noticed Ukyo looking back at Miss Hogo who was busy filing Kimi's permission slip. It felt a little weird to her seeing him do that for some reason.
"and so I drew the penguins on a beach with sunglasses," said Mura showing the class her picture.
"Very good Mura," said Miss Hogo, "Go ahead and put it on to the desk so we can hag it up around the room okay? Who would like to show their picture next?" Several children raised their hands, "Kimi?" Kimi eagerly got up and walked to the front of the class, "And what animal did you draw Kimi?"
"An elephant," said Kimi showing her drawing, "I drew mine picking flowers and even put one in its ear just like my brother Iori did. I was helping him take care of the flowers at our house yesterday and he was nice in putting a flower in my hair."
"Oh that sounds so nice," said Miss Hogo, "Go ahead and put your picture down on the desk with the others."
Kimi quickly went and sat back down next to Mura.
"Your other brother sounds really nice too," Mura whispered, "Why can't your other brother who goes to this school be as nice?"
"He just wants to be protective of me I think," said Kimi.
"Kimi, Mura please be nice and pay attention," said Miss Hogo.
"Sorry," said both girls.
Soon the other students all presented their pictures. All were really funny and cute.
"You all did very good with your pictures," Miss Hogo praised, "Now we're going to do our next assignment. We've all seen the funny pictures with our animals. Now I think we should focus on what the animals. So tonight I want you to find a real picture of your animal and bring it to class tomorrow. You can ask your mommies or daddies or even big brothers," she turned and winked at Kimi as she said that. All the children giggled at that, "For help in finding a picture. Make sure it's a real picture okay and not a fake one okay? Now let's go ahead and turn our attention to our next lesson."
"Come on let's get going," Yusuke insisted to Ema after school.
"You seemed really anxious to pick up the little ones," said Ema.
"Well I just want to hurry up and get the kids alright?" said Yusuke. The truth was he was anxious to get to the school in case that boy from yesterday was going to try to harass Kimi again.
"Are you eager to get the shopping done as soon as possible?" asked Ema.
"Oh are we going shopping?" the two suddenly heard Futo ask as he seemed to come out nowhere and grabbed Ema's arm, pulling her to him.
"Hey!" Yusuke shouted. Futo however wrapped his other arm around Ema and nearly pinned her to the wall.
"What are you hoping to buy, Big Sis?" he asked.
"Uh we have to take Wataru and Kimi clothes shopping for some new coats," said Ema abit timidly.
"Oh you're going clothes shopping huh?" said Futo, "Why didn't you say so sooner? I should go with you to help. Who has better fashion sense than me? Wouldn't you agree?"
"Uh well," Ema sputtered.
"And who knows what else we may find while we're shopping. Maybe something you can wear for me personally huh Big Sis?" said Futo moving his face closer to Ema's.
"Huh?!" said Ema in alarm.
"Will you get off her already?!" Yusuke shouted pulling Futo off. He felt his back twitch in pain as he did.
"Hey watch the hair!" Futo shouted .
"I will shave your hair if I catch you doing anything else stupid with her got it?!" Yusuke threatened.
"Oh please, I could pull that off easily," said Futo, "Now then we were going to pick up the kids to take them shopping?"
"Don't tell me you're actually coming," Yusuke moaned. Futo pulled out his sunglasses and dawned his cover coat.
"Oh yes I am definitely coming," he said with a smirk.
"Great," muttered Yusuke.
"Have a good day children. Don't forget your real pictures of your animals for tomorrow," said Miss Hogo waving to the kids as they headed out at the end of the day, "Oh Kimi?" Kimi stopped when she heard her named called out and saw her teacher motioning her to back over to her. Kimi slowly walked over to her wondering what her teacher wanted. Miss Hogo waited until all the other children were gone before she spoke.
"I just wanted to say I'm very impressed with your picture," said Miss Hogo,"I actually think it's the best in the class. You did a very good job."
"Oh really?" said Kimi looking at her drawing up on the wall. She didn't realize it looked that nice but she supposed it was fairly good. "Thank you," she said to her teacher and bowing her head as she walked out.
As Kimi came out she was met with a crumpled piece of paper hitting her face again.
"Ha-ha, see she as such a stupid face it's so easy to hit," she heard Aiji say. Kimi did her best to ignore the boys and head to the usual spot that she needed to meet her brothers and sister.
"Where are you going dumb face?" Aiji taunted as he and his friends followed. Kimi could feel another piece of paper hitting the back of her head. He kept calling out as he followed him.
"Dumb face, Dumb face."
'I wish he'd go away,' Kimi thought.
"Dumb face?" she suddenly heard Aiji say not sounding too happy all of a sudden.
Kmi looked up and realized Yusuke had arrived along with Ema and even Futo. Yusuke crossed his arms and shook his head no at the boy and his friends.
"Let's go!" Aiji insisted as he ran away hastily.
"What was that all about?" Futo asked.
"I think that boy has taken to possibly picking on Kimi for some stupid reason," said Yusuke.
"Isn't that the boy from the picnic that everyone was saying Wataru as picking on?" Ema asked out loud.
"What happened?" Yusuke asked.
"Uh well Wataru was accused of picking on that boy for some reason I think. I didn't get a good look at the boy personally," said Ema.
"Really?" said Futo.
"Futo, you're here too!" Wataru shouted when he saw his brothers and sister were here.
"Well someone has to make sure you're as stylish as me right?" said Futo, "What do you think of that Little Sister? You get free fashion advice from one of the most popular pop idols around huh?"
"Uh okay," said Kimi. She walked over to Ema and took her hand.
"Do you still want to get a pink coat Kimi?" Ema asked.
"I'd like a pink one," said Kimi.
"Pink? Pink is out. We need a more hipper color like maroon or black," said Futo.
"She's a kid not a model," said Yusuke.
"Who's the fashion expert here? Trust me I think I know what I'm talking about," Futo insisted.
"But what if I don't want black?" asked Kimi timidly.
"Don't worry Kimi I'm sure we can find you a coat you like even pink if we have to okay?" Ema promised.
"Okay," said Kimi feeling good knowing she had her big sister to support her.