Andy woke early, like every morning, and stretched out in bed. She looked beside her and noticed Tet and Kiba still fast asleep. She climbed out of bed and got dressed before heading to the kitchen. She stared at the fridge for a few minutes, unsure what to cook.

She considered making the group take a break day, she knew they needed it, but even that sounded exhausting to her. Yeah, she got to have fun, but she was still cooking and preparing the food, making the preparations, and helping keep the team together. She needed a break away from all of it.

Having no real plan in mind, she grabbed some paper and wrote two notes. The one on the kitchen door said, "Taking a day off. Cook for yourselves. Try not to set the kitchen on fire. -Andy." She then put a similar one on the infirmary door, "Taking a day off. Please don't die while I'm gone. - Andy." She then grabbed her phone, wallet, and keys and headed out to her car. She put the top down and started driving.

She breathed in the fresh morning air as she headed toward the town. She scanned the local businesses, looking for anything that looked interesting. Finally she noticed a small spa. Heading in, she glanced around and looked at the offerings. Two hours, a massage, manicure, and pedicure later, she headed back out to her car. She then drove the familiar streets back to her house.

She entered the front door, a sense of calm washing over her. She spent an hour tidying up and dusting before sitting in her chair with a book. She had started the book months ago but got too busy with everything to finish it.

After finishing the book, Andy decided it was time for lunch. She thought of all the places in town she could eat but nothing sounded good. It then dawned on her that she wasn't limited to just what was in town. She scanned through the internet and finally picked a place. She focused on the location and teleported there. She found herself on a bustling street in Tokyo and she quickly entered the sushi shop.

After her meal, Andy teleported back home. She locked her house up and headed toward the clinic. She spent the afternoon there, catching up with the workers and helping with patients.

When it came to dinner time, she smiled and knew where she wanted to go. It was always a dream of hers to visit Paris, and now that she could teleport it would be easy to get there.

Andy went and got dressed up before arriving at a cafe right next to the Eiffel Tower. She ordered and waited on her food, taking pictures of the scenery around her. After enjoying her meal, she knew the perfect way to end the day. There were a few different places around the world that did nightly firework shows so she picked one and headed there. She took lots of pictures of the light displays and bright colored explosions.

Finally, she teleported back to where her car was, then started the drive back to base. She prayed the group stayed safe while she was gone. She knew if she hadn't taken a day for herself she was going to lose it between all the cooking, cleaning, and the medical and psychological care she gave the team. She loved helping them but sometimes it got overwhelming and grew to be too much. Not that she'd ever tell them that, she normally would just push on through it but after this day of rest from them she knew she made the right decision.

It was late when she arrived back. She parked her car and headed in, unsure what to expect.

Akasa was slumped in a chair in the kitchen, a cold cup of coffee in front of him. He looked tired, eyes half open as he stared at the floor.

Andy raised an eyebrow as she entered, "How's it going?"

He blinked, raising his head to look at her. "You look relaxed. I've had worse days. Today was just long."

"What happened?"

"Your boyfriends took their worry out on each other in the gym..shifted. Neither one of them were happy when they found your notes. Tsukasa made them swear they wouldn't contact you on pain of flames and the brig. Kei was researching and collapsed again even though he wasn't actually making anything. Other than that, we found out Ryon is a hidden chef."

"I said I took the day off, they shouldn't have worried. I just needed to get away.." she sighed, "First thing in the morning I'll start researching things for Kei."

"They'll always worry. You should know that. Anyway, everyone's asleep, so nothing to worry about. Both of them are healed, though sore. I told them that it was a stupid thing to do because they cause more damage when they fight shifted. They should be in your room."

Andy nodded, "Thank you. Sorry for leaving you hanging.."

"Hey, no apologies. I could see how stressed you were. This was necessary." He stood and hugged her. "Now go see them."

Andy nodded and headed off to her room.

Tet and Kiba were on opposite sides of the bed, facing away from each other. Both were shirtless, bandages taped on in several places. They were sleeping, but she could tell that it wasn't peaceful as they winced when they shifted positions. Tet's eyelids were racing and he whispered her name worriedly.

Andy changed then climbed in between them. She said some spells to help with the pain. She gave them both a kiss on the cheek before she sat back against the headboard.

Kiba blinked his eyes open, a smile appearing as he saw her. He moved to put his head in her lap with a relaxed huff. "You look better than you did."

"I just needed a break. I'm sorry I left."

He sat up halfway. "Stop apologizing. We are a handful at the best of times and lately, well I'm amazed you haven't lost your mind. You nee even more than we do." He planted a kiss on her lips, then resumed his position. "Though honestly, next time give him a little message during the day will ya? Just so he doesn't go terminator on me?"

Andy nodded with a small smile before running a hand through his hair.

He smiled as his eyes closed, drifting off.

Tet suddenly shot upright, his eyes panicked. He froze when he saw her, his eyes wet.

She gave him a calm smile. "Hey."

"I'm an idiot huh? I about lost my mind like a toddler without its mommy." He gave her a chagrined look. "You do look more stable."

"I didn't mean to make you worry."

"It's not your fault I'm obsessive. Although I think I need someone to hit me when I think sparring shifted is a good idea.. I was out of control and I hurt him.." Tet ran a hand over Kiba's head.

"It's alright. At least you're both alright."

The tiger shook his head. "No, it's not. I could have killed him. It went from sparring to actual fighting. The porters had to pull me off before I ripped out his throat.." He pulled his hand back and dropped his head.

Andy sighed, "I'm sure he understands."

"He shouldn't have to.." He looked at her and grimaced. "And now I'm making you feel guilty.." He got out of bed muttering "Nice going Kanamoto" under his breath as he reached for a shirt.

"Don't go," Andy said softly. "Everything is okay and we love you. Just come back to bed with us."

He hesitated, then shook his head. "I'm going to take a walk." He pulled it on, gave her a hurried kiss and slipped out of the room.

Andy frowned but she stayed in bed, continuing to rub Kiba's hair.

After awhile, he shifted position, cuddling a pillow with a smile on his lips.

Andy got up and headed out to look for Tet.

He was outside, seated on a rock in tiger form. His eyes blinked as he stared at the sky silently.

She gently pet his head without saying anything.

He rubbed his head on her hand, his purr soft and sad. "Sorry I'm so damned needy. Sometimes I think I should stay like this.."

"I don't mind you being needy. It's cute," Andy admitted.

"Cute?" A chuckle came through the link. "Think that's the first time a stalker was described that way.."

"I love you," Andy shifted into panther form and nuzzled her head against him.

He chuffed, nuzzling back. "I love you so much it hurts sometimes.."

She sat beside him and let out a soft purr.

They sat in silence for awhile, then she felt him begin to shake.

She looked over, "You okay?"

"Promise you won't yell?"

"Promise."

"I kinda fought Akasa when he tried to transfuse me.. I also didn't eat today.." The tiger's paws began to fidget.

Andy sighed, "Let's go get you some food, okay?"

He reverted to human, rubbing his arms for warmth as he nodded.

She reverted to human form and wrapped him in a hug before leading him to the kitchen.

He sat down at a table, his eyes dark. He watched her quietly move about the kitchen. "I'm sorry about this."

She shook her head, "Don't worry about it."

He chuckled. "How come you never call me on my bullshit? Like right now, I know you're tired and want to sleep but you're in here taking care of me. Most women would hand me a pan and tell me good night."

Andy shrugged, "I love you and don't mind taking care of you."

"Even when I don't take care of myself?" His face was somber.

"I love you always, and I especially don't mind taking care of you when you don't take care of yourself."

He gave her a wry grin as he stood and pulled a drink out of the fridge. "Definitely not a normal woman.."

"Would you rather I be normal?"

He choked, coughing for a moment. "Absolutely not."

She turned away from the stove to look at him, "Are you sure?"

He moved into the kitchen, wrapping his arms around her. "Positive."

She leaned into the hug, "Thank you."

"Always stealing my lines." He kissed her hair softly.

She smiled and went back to finishing making his meal. She plated it up and handed it to him.

He gave her a hard kiss, then sat down and began to eat. "I'm still sorry for being an idiot."

She smirked, "I'm used to it."

"Real funny.. I should spank you." His eyes danced impishly.

"You want to," she grinned.

"Is that a dare?" He growled playfully, putting his fork down.

"It might be."

He quickly finished the food, putting the plate in the sink and grabbing her. "I think you just grabbed the tiger by the tail so to speak." He picked her up and carried her to his room, closing the door behind them.