DISCLAIMER I DO NOT OWN BROTHERS CONFLICT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM

Masaomi had to take a deep breath before he could work up the courage to actually call up Kimi's teacher. He couldn't believe how nervous he was feeling calling her up to simply inform her Kimi wouldn't be in school tomorrow. It's not like he hadn't done such a thing before. However it was a bit different having to call her up and he knew exactly why.

"Hello?" came Miss Hogo's voice over the phone.

'Oh boy!' Masaomi thought, 'This is going to be harder than I thought!'

"Hello?" came Miss Hogo's voice again. Masaomi took another deep breath before he finally spoke up

"Uh Hello Miss Hogo, this is Masaomi Asahina, Kimi's older brother," he said as calmly as he could.

"Oh hello, how are you?" Miss Hogo asked cheerfully.

"I'm well," said Masaomi.

"And how's Kimi?" Miss Hogo kept going on, "I bet she's really looking forward to tomorrow with the field trip huh?"

"Well actually that's why I'm calling. I'm afraid one of Kimi's brothers took her to the park without her coat by mistake," Masaomi started to say.

"Oh dear that can't be good. She could get sick doing that," said Miss Hogo with concern.

"Yes I know and unfortunelty that's what happened. I'm afraid that she a slight fever and unfortunately we're going to have to keep her home tomorrow so she can recover," Masaomi told her. He heard the teacher gasp on the over line.

"Oh dear that's terrible. I hope it's not too serious," she said.

"Oh no she just needs a day to recover is all," Masaomi assured her.

"Oh that's good," said Miss Hogo, "But I'm sorry that Kimi won't be able to come on our field trip to the zoo tomorrow."

"Yes I know and believe me she's very upset about that. However it's for the best that she stay home so she can recover and not get the other children infected," Masaomi explained.

"Agreed, agreed," said Miss Hogo, "Well thank you for calling me to let me know and give Kimi my best. I hope she's well enough to see again on Monday."

"Oh I'm sure she'll be better by then," said Masaomi with confidence.

"Good," said Miss Hogo, "You know I may even come by tomorrow if that's alright to check, on Kimi."

"You come here?" said Masaomi in a bit surprise, "Are you sure that's necessary?"

"Well if it's too much of a hassle then I don't have to," said Miss Hog.

"Oh no, it's not that. Please feel free to come by anytime Miss Hogo," Masaomi insisted.


"Thanks again for the paper work Ukyo," said Natsume as he and his brother walked together down the hallway.

"Sure," said Ukyo, "I hope you find whatever it is you're looking for."

"We'll see," said Natsume.

"Oh no it's not like that. Please feel free to come by anytime Miss Hogo," the two suddenly heard Masaomi say.

"Miss Hogo?" said Ukyo in surprise.

"Hmm?" said Natsume confused.

"Kimi's teacher," Ukyo explained.

"Oh yeah Chomei Hogo's little sister," said Natsume.

"Oh right him," said Ukyo suddenly remember Hiss Hogo's giant of a big brother.


"Okay, I'll try coming by tomorrow afternoon after school," Miss Hogo suggested.

"Sure tomorrow afternoon, I'll make sure to be here," said Masaomi with a bit of eagerness in his voice.

"Great, take care, and take care of Kimi too," said Miss Hogo," Bye now."

"Good bye now," said Masaomi kindly. He had a huge smile on his face as he hung up the phone. However his smile vanished when he realized Ukyo and Natsume were standing nearby.

"Oh hi," he said sheepishly.

"So is Miss Hogo coming over tomorrow?" Ukyo asked slightly bitter.

"Uh yes to check on Kimi," Masaomi explained.

"Makes sense that she'd be worried about her seeing as how shes the girl's teacher," said Natsume.

"Of course why else would she come over?" said Masaomi.

"Yes why indeed?" said Ukyo, "Well luckily I'll be here in the afternoon for when she comes over."

"You will?" asked Masaomi, "I mean it's no really necessary seeing as how busy you are at the moment. I'll be here."

"No I already knew I'd be home tomorrow in the afternoon so it shouldn't be too big of a deal to be here when she comes over," Ukyo insisted. Natsume looked between his two brothers a bit confused over the way they were both insisting on being here to greet Kimi's teacher. He could really feel the tension in the air between the two of them.

"Um anyway I should be going," he said trying to get out whatever drama the two of them were having.

"Oh you're leaving already?" Azusa asked as he and Tsubaki came up behind him.

"You're not even going to say good-bye to Little Kimi?" asked Tsubaki playfully throwing his arm around him.

"I don't see why I should especially if she's sick," said Natsume.

"Oh don't be such a hard older brother. Go show her you care and say good-bye," Tsubaki insisted. Next thing Natsume knew Tsubaki was pulling him back towards the stairs. All Natsume could really do is groan in annoyance.


"Are you all done with the soup Kimi?" Subaru asked as Kimi finished her water and put it on the tray with the empty bowl.

"Yes," said Kimi.

"Well here let me take it downstairs for you and have Wataru and I leave you alone so you can get some rest how about?" Subaru said.

"Oh do I have to? Can't I stay here and be with Little Sister a bit longer," Wataru whined

"We should really let her rest up," Subaru insisted gathering up the tray.

"Subaru's right Wataru," Natsume said as he and Tsubaki came into the room, "Don't forget the whole reason she's sick in the first place."

"Oh right," said Wataru, "I'll see you later Little Sister." He hurried out.

"Was that really called for?" Subaru asked as he too headed out looking annoyed at Subaru.

Natsume looked down slightly ashamed before looking over to Kimi.

"So how are you feeling Kimi?" he asked.

"I'm okay I guess," said Kimi only to give off a little cough. Natusme backed off a little.

"Well I hope you get better soon," he said, "And try not to let Wataru do something like that again alright?"

"Right," said Kimi.

"Right, like a four year old has that kind of power over a 10 year old," said Tsubaki. He started to laugh a little. "You know this reminds me of a time when we were little and I tricked you into going into a pond in the park. The water was so cold you caught a little cold yourself!" He laughed even harder at the memory. Natsume just glared at him.

"See Kimi, anyone can can be made to do something foolish by a bigger brother," Tsubaki said winking at the little girl.

"You're only a few minute older than me," said Natsume.

"I guess that makes you even more of the fool huh?" said Tsubaki laughing even harder.

"I'm going now," said Natsume as he headed to the door of the room. He turned and looked at Kimi. "Take care Kimi and get better soon alright?" he said.

"Right," said Kimi, "and thank you for coming to look for us Natsume."

"Of course I'd do anything for my siblings," said Natusme. He managed to actually give a smile before he walked out.

"Hmm," said Tsubaki, "He may act all tough Kimi but deep down he really is a big softy."

"Really?" said Kimi. Just then the door opened and Ema and Yusuke both walked into the room.

"Kimi thank goodness Natsume found you! Are you okay?" Ema asked.

"Masaomi says I have to miss my field trip tomorrow since I'm sick, said Kimi.

"Oh that's too bad," said Yusuke.

"Oh it's not too bad," said Tsubakie patting Kimi's head, "She does get to spend all day tomorrow with me taking care of her."

"And that's suppose to help her feel better?" Yusuke asked.

"Better than if you were looking after her," said Tsubaki.

"Really you're going to be here tomorrow to take care of Kimi Tsubaki?That's so sweet of you," said Ema.

"Of course, I'm always looking out for the well being of my little sisters," said Tsubaki moving closer to Ema and putting his arm around, "Maybe you should try getting sick and I'll show you how good I am of taking care of sick people, especially the cute ones."

"Tsbuaki!" Yusuke growled getting mad and clenching his fists.

"Uh, guys let's not fight especially in front of Kimi!" Ema insisted.

Outside Kimi's room Subaru was walking past and could hear the commotion coming from the room. "Hey," he said poking his head in, "I just convinced Wataru to leave the room so Kimi could rest up. You're not really helping with that."

"Oh Subaru you're right. Come on you two, let's leave Kimi alone so she can sleep," said Ema.

"Oh sure," said Yusuake, "Take it easy kid." He hurried out.

"I'll leave too for now and come back to check on you my cute little patient," said Tsubaki winking at her as he too walked out.

"Get some rest Kimi," said Ema, "Sorry we were keeping you from it."

"It's alright," said Kimi laying back down. She smiled at her big sister, "Our brothers sure do care a lot about us huh?"

"Yes they do," said Ema remembering her first day at the condo. She had gotten sick herself and all her brothers were so nice in helping to take care of her. She was happy Kimi was feeling happy about having so many brothers that cared about her too like that.


Kimi wasn't sure how long she was sleeping when she woke up. All she knew for sure was that it was late seeing as how it was dark outside her window. She felt the need to get up when she saw the door opening and Masaomi walking in.

"Oh good you're awake Kimi," he said with a smile, "How are you feeling?" He walked over and felt her forehead for her. "Hmm it's still warm. Well no matter. You're going to be just fine I'm sure after tomorrow. Would you like to take a bath? It could help a little you know."

"Okay," said Kimi as he managed to get out of bed and let Masaomi take her to the bathroom.

Masaomi did seem to be right about the bath. It did make her feel better. The warm water seemed to engulf her almost like a warm blanket. She could stay in here forever.

"Kimi you better get out soon so your skin doesn't wrinkle," she suddenly heard Masaomi say.

"Oh do I have to?" Kimi asked opening her eyes and looking at her brother with longing eyes. Masaomi gave off a chuckle.

"I'm afraid so," he said. He laid the towel down on the sink. "Hurry up and get dry off and dressed. I'll be waiting for you outside when you're done."

"Okay," said Kimi as she climbed out of the tub and did as Masaomi told her.

When she came out of the bathroom, she and Masaomi held hands and walked back to her room There they found Iori and Ukyo waiting for the two of them. Ukyo had another tray with a bowel on it while Iori was holding a flower in a vase in his hand.

"Oh hi Kimi," said Iori smiling at her, "I heard you had gotten sick."

"Yeah," said Kimi not sounding too happy about it.

"Well I'm sure this soup will help," said Ukyo opening the door to Kimi's room for her.

"Yes and once you're done with that you should get some more sleep alright?" said Masaomi.

"Sure," said Kimi. She looked over to Iori who was putting the vase onto the window still next to Kimi's other two flowers.

"They sometimes say flowers help make people feel better," he said kindly.

"Thank you Iori," said Kimi.

"Of course," said Iori as he patted her head and walked out.

Kimi could feel a huge sense of warmth coming through her. She didn't think it was from the blanket or the leftover feeling from the nice warm bath. If she could guess she could only assume the warm feeling was coming from the feeling of love she was constantly getting from her brothers. She was really enjoying her new life with all of her siblings much more than when she had first come to live with them.