Protect You IX


A week later...

Yuma and Ryoga had invited everyone they knew to inform them of the pregnancy.

Kotori, Bronk, Akari, Haru, Thomas, Michael, Christopher, Kat, Flip and others, sat in the living room wondering why they were all gathered there. Most were catching up while Thomas was meeting Fëanor for the first time as he talked with Beno.


"Papa, this is my best friend Fë." Beno said. Fëanor held out his hand and smiled. "My full name is Fëanor Lucius Falassion, but you can call me Fë." He chirped. "Well, aren't you a respectable boy. I'm Thomas, Beno's biological father." Thomas replied, shaking Fë's hand. "Mommy told me that you're and Leo are like how Daddy and I are." Fë stated. Thomas nodded. "I am." He agreed. "Then why are you and Yuma not married?" Fë inquired. "Uh...I guess you can say Yuma and I never loved each other that way." Thomas answered. "Oh. That's what I thought. Mommy said that sometimes when babies are born, the parents don't get married. That's what happened between you and Yuma, right?" Fë rambled. Aegnor came up to them and patted Fë's head. "You don't have to answer that, Thomas. Fëanor, what did I tell you about going into other's business?" Aegnor scolded. "I don't mind, Aegnor. He's been very smart and respectful about it." Thomas reassured.

"Alright. As long as he isn't a trouble." Aegnor smiled, walking away. "So, Mr. Thomas. Is that why you never got married to Yuma?" Fëanor asked. "Yeah, but that doesn't mean that Beno should deal with it. I always see my little bud when I can, right?" Thomas stated. "Yeah. Especially on holidays!" Beno answered, gleefully.

Before they could go off into another tangent in their conversation, Aegnor spoke up. "Alright everyone, you all must be wondering why you're here. I of course will not answer that, Ryoga and Yuma will. so if you'll just wait a bit for them to get down her..." Aegnor stated, looking up at the stairs.

Ryoga came down first, followed by Yuma. "Hi everyone, we've got some good news." Ryoga announced. After a pregnant pause, Akari was about to ask before being cut off. "I'm pregnant!" Yuma shouted with a large smile. Everyone started congratulating them and cheering. "Papa, does that mean I'm gonna have a little brother or sister?" Beno asked Thomas. "Yeah. Are you excited?" Thomas answered. "I don't know." Beno replied. "How come?" Thomas inquired. Beno shrugged. "Mommy said I could go to my room afterwards, so I'm gonna go play upstairs." Beno said.

"Okay. Have fun." Thomas replied, confused at Beno's reaction. "I will. Fë, let's go." Beno grabbed Fëanor's hand and went up the stairs. As he watched them go, Thomas began thinking. 'Maybe I'll tell Yuma about this.' He thought.


Upstairs in Beno's room, Beno and Fëanor sat on Beno's bed. Deciding on his favorite game to distract himself, Beno passed a controller to Fëanor and they began to play. After a few rounds, Fëanor began focusing more on Beno. "Leo." Fëanor said. "Yeah?" Beno replied. "Is something wrong?" He asked. "Why do you ask that?" Beno answered, head still on the game.

"The way you're playing." Fëanor stated. "You usually don't do the objectives so dangerously." Beno stopped playing when he heard that. "Nothing seems to escape your eyes, huh?" Beno frowned. "I'm your best friend, am I not supposed to know these things?" Fëanor frowned as well.

"Yeah, but...it's hard to ignore things when you pick them up so easily." Beno elaborated. "Then should I go downstairs?" Fëanor asked, getting up. "No." Beno grabbed Fëanor and pulled him into a hug. "I want you to stay...it's just...I don't know how to feel about my mom having a baby." Beno confessed, hugging Fëanor tightly.

"I wouldn't either, but it shouldn't matter. I'm sure much wouldn't change. Even if it did, you still have me and my mommy and daddy. You can sleep over a lot more." Fëanor replied, wrapping his arms around Beno.


Downstairs...

Thomas went up to Ryoga and Yuma. "Hey, Yuma. Can I talk to you for a second?" He asked. "Sure. One second, Ryo." Yuma answered. "What's up?" Yuma chirped. "Beno doesn't seem so happy about the new baby. Perhaps you should talk to him with Ryoga." Thomas said, concerned. "Oh. I'll go check on him now." Yuma replied, going upstairs to Beno's room. Once he reached it, he overheard the boys talking.

"Hey, Fë, can I pet your hair?" "Leo, you know you don't have to ask. I'll always let you pet my hair." "I know, but Papa taught me to always ask for things I want." "I get that, but you don't—I don't want you to ask me again. If you want to, I'm okay with it." Taking a peep into the room, Yuma found the boys relaxing on the bed in an embrace of content. "I love petting your hair. It's really relaxing. I don't feel so upset about my mom's new baby anymore." "Really? That's good. I'm sure you'll be the best big brother ever!" Amused at their conversation, Yuma went back downstairs. Thomas and Ryoga were waiting for him.

"Well?" Yuma smiled at Thomas. "I think Fë got it." Yuma stated. "I don't follow." Thomas sheepishly scratched his head. "If anyone can help Bunnito through what ever he's feeling, it's Fëanor. They're always there for each other." Yuma replied. The group laughed at the thought.

Shortly after, upstairs, Beno and Fëanor laid together snoozing softly.


A.N:

Kirua: Alright, alright. No more subtleties. If ya haven't caught on, Beno and Fëanor will have the potentiality of being a couple in the future. Not the near future, but the future. ^-^ Thank you for reading up to here so far. Here on out, our Ice Queen will pop back up; hurling the conflict at the growing family.