It seemed no matter how happy Aiko looked. No matter how strong he looked there always was a part of his heart, a part of his mind, and most importantly a part of his soul that would always be broken. He knew ever since that day he made a promise to himself. A promise to Aiko. That he would always protect him. But now was diffrent then. Now he was happier. Even sometimes Hiroto knew that Aiko felt real true happiness. It would just be a matter of time before that happiness would be extinguished. Before Aiko would need him more then ever. Till that day he decided to just be him. He knew even if Aiko was happy they always needed each other. Because thats what family is. Right?
"Hey Hiroto you ok" Jean said. "oh uh yeah" Hiroto responded quickly and quietly. "Are you sure you just look a little down" Jean said with a small smile. "It's nothing just a little nervous for the expedition." He said looking down. "It's ok to be a little nervous sometimes" Jean said obviously knowing that something else was on his mind then just the expedition tomorrow.
Hiroto hate lying to his friend but he also didn't want Jean to know what was actually on his mind.