Hi everyone! Sorry i haven't been updating, i have finals this week. But i wanted to let you guys know that on the 25th i will be updating all of my stories :3 My gift to you guys!

I'll make sure to make them all extra long for you guys! So yeah. I'll be doing that. :3 Enjoy this little piece for now. Sorry it's short but i hope you enjoy! Love you all! Much love!


"Are we there yet?"

The annoyance in Shinobu's tone only made Miyagi more irritable. It hasn't even been ten minutes since they left the castle and Shinobu was already getting on his nerves. Couldn't he just sit there quietly and wait until they get into town? Was that too much to ask? Miyagi groans in utter misery. Why Shinobu? Why not Hatori? Or worse, Yukina? He would rather deal with a guy who rambles about nothing but his 'Kisa-san' than a kid who makes him feel like an idiot.

Honestly, what was Usami thinking? He could have come up with a better punishment than this. Bringing a child to Marukawa was unprofessional.

Miyagi scowls. As if that mattered to Usami. He needed to exact revenge on him. Maybe he'll have Usami realize he's in love with Misaki only to take him away...

Yes, that would work wonders! He thought darkly.

"Old man, I asked you a question."

Miyagi closes his eyes and tries to concentrate on his plans. He knew that any type of attention thrown Shinobu's way would only fuel his actions to annoy him and he would not give him that satisfaction.

Miyagi sighs again. Since he was stuck with the kid in his business travels he would have to take some of his personal time off to go visit Nowaki. He needed information about Takahiro now. It's been six months since they last seen him and Miyagi knew he should have been fully recovered by now.

Actually, he should have been cured months ago. So what was the hold up? Where is Takahiro?

Miyagi frowns. A woman took him…an acquaintance? A co-worker?

Miyagi shakes his head. No, it couldn't be. He checked the place Takahiro worked at and all they said was that they were informed about his condition and gave him leave until he was in better health. Takahiro must've left a good impression on his boss if they allowed him so much time off from work.

So much like Misaki, Miyagi couldn't help but think. He wouldn't be surprised if Misaki gained his manners from his brother. Miyagi chuckles fondly. That's exactly what Usami needs. A warm, kind, loving heart to melt that ice in his chest.

Thinking back to the Takahiro's workplace, he recalls interviewing the other workers, and found that Takahiro didn't really spend much time outside of work. He didn't have a place to go or a favorite hangout in the village because he would always rush home to Misaki. His boss said he was always worried for his little brother and only stayed for work purposes.

Miyagi massages his temples as a headache started to form. The woman who took Takahiro claimed to be a friend and had the means to cure him. She didn't give Nowaki any names or where she was taking him. It would seem very unprofessional for Dr. Nowaki to just let a patient go without any clarification from family but Takahiro was nearing his last breath and Nowaki was desperate…

"OLD MAN!"

Miyagi jerks in his seat in fright. He turns his attention to Shinobu who was fuming with fury. His cheeks were red hot and his dark blue eyes pierced his own. Something in those eyes had Miyagi's heart pounding and his palms sweating. He frowns at the sensation. Curious as to what sort of reaction this kid had on him.

"Are you listening to me!?" Shinobu shrieks.

Miyagi scowls, the moment gone as soon as it came. "What the hell are you yelling for!?"

"Why are you ignoring me!?"

Miyagi covers his ears. "Stop yelling!"

Shinobu points a finger at him. "You're the one who's yelling!"

"Ha!? You did it first!"

"That's because you're not listening to me!"

"That's because this is supposed to be a QUIET carriage ride!"

Shinobu lies back against his seat and murmurs angrily, "You don't have to be so loud. You're making my ears bleed."

Miyagi gawks, "You're the one who started it!"

Shinobu sighs, "Why did I have to get stuck with a child?"

Miyagi's eyes budged. Was this kid serious!? "Who the hell are you calling a child!?"

"Stop yelling!"