Sango crushes her brother against her in a hug despite the pain the death grip hold sends shooting through her injured ribs. She studies him, making sure that he looks okay, as she says tearfully to Kagome "Thank you so much." Kagome smiles down at her with bright eyes as she tussles her own brother's hair. Sango looks over at Souta noticing how many times he had shifted his weight during the few minutes she was reunited with her sibling. "Do you wish to say something, Souta?" She notices how quickly his eyes light up at her question as he says "Yes, I do. Sango, do you think you can allow Kohaku to stay in my time during the break? In my era he will be safer and Naraku can't reach him there. I really need someone my age to hang out with and we get along. Pretty please with sugar on top?" Sango found herself fighting with her wanting to have her brother near her and common sense when she loses herself in the boys pleading eyes. Reluctantly she nods as she struggles to stand up only to be met by one strong arm coming around her waist to hold her on her feet. She flashes a smile at Miroku and says to Souta "Take good care of him for me." She can't help but laugh light heartedly at the proud smile that graces Kagome's brother's face. Turning to Kohaku she says "You behave yourself." Souta beams at Kohaku before exclaiming "We can stay up late, eat in bed, and even play video games!" Kohaku raises an eyebrow perfectly as he asks "What's video games?" Souta laughs and says "I'll show you later. You don't mind sharring a bed do you?" Kohaku looks up startled hoping his blush wasn't as red as he thought it was. Gee great, I'm probably as red as a tomato,he thinks as he says "I'm too grateful to care about such a petty manner as a bed. At least it is better than that cot." Sango smiles at the boys paying no attention to the soft rosy color tinting Kohaku's cheeks as she waves goodbye and almost sadly she whispers "He'll be happy there."
Souta beams at his mother as he watches her fawn over Kohaku and pinch his cheeks gently. "Let's go shopping for clothes for him to wear.I can help him if he has any trouble getting his clothes on." His mother nods with a cheerfull smile and once she leaves to grab her purse Souta drags the shy boy up to his room explaing "That's the bathroom, it has running water, and that's Kagome's room which we will get yelled at if we enter, and here's my room. That there is my bed and in the next couple days it shall become our favorite place in the whole universe." Kohaku smiles as he stares at the room then Souta whispers in his ear "I can also help you to take your clothes off if you want." Souta frowns as his mother cheerfully calls out "Choose him and outfit already, Souta." He pulls Kohaku closer to him and mimicks his mother's voice saying "Souta, take his clothes off and jump on him already." Kohaku looks into Souta's eyes as he says "You know I'd let you," and Souta helps him out of his clothes and into a pair of slightly too small clothes. Ten outfit changes later and two rather extreamly red boys emerge from Souta's room. Souta's mother stares Kohaku down like a drill sargent before saying briskly "It shall do for now but he does need shoes." Souta rolls his eyes and tosses a pair of shoes at the timid boy. Kohaku easily pulls the shoes on but stares confusidly at the laces before raising an eyebrow that would put Twobit1 to shame and says"I don't know how to tie them." Souta plops down infront of the boy and ties one shoe then watches as Kohaku perfectly ties his other shoe. "See you can tie your shoes," Souta comments only to be graced with a kiss to the cheek once his mom left for the car.
"So, I am the taxi driver once again," Souta's mom says as both boys pile into the backseat. They sat on opposite sides but let their hands mingle together in the center. "Kohaku, do you have a girlfriend yet," the 'taxi driver' asks. Kohaku shoots Souta a look that would even make the mighty Lord Fluffy Wuffy Sessy run away with his fluff between his legs and hide. "No, ma'am. Girls got cooties, isn't that what you said Souta." Souta drops to the floor where he can convienantly crawl over to kneel between Kohaku's legs. "My son doesn't think girls have cooties, he doesn't like girls like that at all. I wouldn't be suprised if he hits on you. I honestly believe he is gay." Souta gasps turning beat red before saying "Thanks mom, now I can't even go out in public since I am too embarresed. This is so like the time you said that I wet my bed eventhough we both know that I haven't since I was three." Kohaku absentmindedly strokes Souta's hair as he inquires "May I call you mom?" Souta stares up at Kohaku in awe when his mom hits the breaks and sends his face flying into Kohaku's laps. "Sure,Kohaku, I'll be mom for you. Souta most boys don't like having your face near there, you're scarring your friend."
Kohaku is still blushing as he and Souta drag their feet to the first store. Do you think Mom cares? No, she just briskily cheerfully walks into the shop and pulls outfits off the hangers. "Souta,do you think he will look hot in this? You should know since you are the fashion guy around here. Hell, you watch tat show more than I watch my American soap All My Children. What's that show called? Are speedo's in fashion?" The sweatdrops are clearly visible on both boy's faces when Hojo walks in wearing those dorky sunglasses and an equally dorky grin. Mom announces long enough for the whole mall to hear "Oh yeah Queer Eye For The Straight Guy." Overly chirpy and annoying Hojo says "Hello,Mrs.Higurashi and Souta. Who may this young man be?" Kohaku clutches Souta's shirt sleeve unaware of how many eyes were now watching them curiously. Mom saves the day for once by answearing "That's Kohaku, a friend of Souta's."
Both boys escape to the dressing room where a fearfull Kohaku asks "Is he that cheerful all the time?" Souta nods deciding tat a very capable Kohaku can't take off his own clothes. "Do you think we could if we are quiet?" Souta gently pushes Kohaku against the wall muttering something along the lines of wanting to f--- like there was no tomorow. Kohaku complains "Souta we'll get kicked out." Souta shrugs and says "We can go to Sex Toys R Us." Just as Souta reaches to take off his own clothes his mother says loudly "Souta, I said help him since he is Omish and use to simpiler clothes not rape him." Kohaku groans rubbing his head and says "Can we go? Souta, I don't feel to good." Mom nods at them taking the clothes from them and says "Souta take him to the car to rest while I pay." Souta eyes Hojo in a way that in no uncertain terms said He's mine stay,away. Of course anyone with brains could tell that the kid was just as gay as Elton John but Hojo has no brains so he thinks he is straight and that everyone loves him. Kohaku stares mutely up at Mom and finanly mummers a weak "Sorry." Mom shakes her head and says soothingly "Nothing to be sorry about,dear."
Souta strokes Kohaku's hair as he lays Kohaku's head upon his lap. "Souta,it hurts and I'm afraid. I don't want to die eventhough I should for what I have done." Souta shakes his head and says "I love you and will take care of you. You were being controlled then. I'll stay up with you and protect you from your nightmares. I'll even change your clothes if you get too warm." Kohaku nods before slipping into a deep,dreamless sleep.
"Souta, how is he?" Souta glances up at his mom smiling when he sees concern rather than amusement in her eyes. "Okay since he's asleep. Mom, I like him a lot and he likes me. I don't want you to scare him away. I still insist that he sleep in my bed since he has nightmares. I don't want him to wake up alone and scared." Understanding enters his mother's eyes as she says "I wont stop you since he seems fragile and needs the love, but be careful. If you really love him then I'll accept your wish." Kohaku rubs his eyes mummering "You're not mad at us, are you mom?" She leans over the front seat and strokes his forehead saying softly,and lovingly "No, now go back to sleep,dear."
Disclaimer:Don't own anything except the idea of Sex Toy R Us, or so I hope. 1 Twobit is from The Outsides, a really great book and movie. Well he raises an eyebrow a lot and does so perfectly.