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Issei's eyes fluttered open and looking up he saw the calm smile on his mother's face. He was currently laying on the sofa in the living room of their home he had resting on her lap. Issei really should get up, but when he attempted to, he was forced back down by her. Though the smile remained she had a look of worry, he opened his mouth to speak but was stopped when she spoke first. "You know we have a guest room right? The way you two act it's like you guys can't live without each other. But after the condition that Yuuma-chan was in, I don't blame you. It's a plus for me since you used to keep things to yourself, and now you are letting other people in. I just wish I was one of those people." Reiko said, combing her hand through his hair.
Issei gave her an apological gaze when he answered the tiredness still present. "I don't mean to keep you out, but..."
"It's not your business to say I understand that, but I can't help but worry, Issei. You are that important to me. I can see that there's something bothering you and I want to help in any way I can." Reiko paused, staring into the boy's eyes before continuing. "You have grown so much in the last several years that I don't know how anymore."
He lifted his hand bringing it up to her cheek which caused her to freeze for a moment, he had a gentle smile on his face. This was new for him having a parent go to extra lengths for him like this, not that he hated Miki, but Reiko was so different from her. Almost like he had a fragile doll in his hand that he did not want to break, it did not help that she looked so young. He thought about this world's version of him, and how he wanted to punch that brat in the face for making her worry about him. Not that he was any better, but their situations are different and had not given up like his counterpart. At least he is trying his hardest. "This is a start, I'm sorry that I made you worry Mom. I will try my best to make sure that you don't have to worry about me." Issei said, dropping his hand from her face.
Shaking her head she looked down at him offering her reply. "it's not that I want that either, worrying about you is going to happen regardless. You are my son after all, my pride and joy." She paused for a split second. "I don't want my little boy to see, let alone be prepared for whatever happened yesterday. That's not something that a normal person should have to deal with let alone be prepared for. But I will say this, anyone can tell how much you care about that girl."
"Normal is overrated, I would give anything to stop anything like that from happening to both of you." He said as he looked away blushing.
A/N: I am not say what it is for, but ladies and gentleman we have ourselvesa poll. If you want to learn more go to my profile. I have plans. Goodbye for now - TapC