Shun wiped his sweating hands on his pullover. The social worker he was with noticed the nervous gesture; he put his hand on Shun's shoulder and smiled at him. "Don't worry," he said.
Shun gulped and nodded. They walked up the walkway to a beautiful two story suburban home. They rang the door bell and the door was opened by a pretty brunette woman in a green shirt and blue jeans. She cast her hazel eyes on Shun and broke into a grin. "Jiro! He's here, come on!" she yelled.
The social worker pushed Shun gently inside, "It's okay," he said.
Shun walked hesitantly inside and the lady gave him a huge smile. "So, you're finally here, huh? What do you think?"
Shun looked around and saw toys for younger children littering the floor. Crayons, paper, puzzle pieces and snacks were everywhere. "It's….nice," he said finally.
The lady laughed and put her hand on Shun's shoulder, "Good answer."
The social worker finished pulling the last of Shun's suitcases into the house. "Well, here is where I leave. Good luck kid," he said. "We'll send the rest of the paperwork within the week."
The lady nodded and the social worker left. "Well, do you want to meet your new little sister?"
Shun looked surprised, "Well, what's your name first?" he asked politely.
"Oh, you don't want to day mom and dad?" she asked.
Shun blushed, "Well, n-no offence," he started.
"It's certainly all right, my name is Janet."
Shun smiled, "Janet-mom?" he asked.
Janet nodded; "Very well," there was a cry from down the hall. "Oh, it would seem Hikaru is up," she said
Shun followed his new mom up the stairs into a bed room where a three year old was bouncing on her bed. "Mommy!" she yelled and held out her arms.
Janet smiled, "Hikaru, this is your new big brother," she pointed to Shun. "Remember what we talked about yesterday?"
Hikaru turned her dark eyes to Shun and he got the peculiar feeling that he was being x-rayed. Then she gave him a wide grin, "Nii-san!" she yelled and held her arms out to him. Shun looked at his new mom apprehensively.
She nodded, "Ho ahead."
Shun picked her up hesitantly and she latched onto Shun vigorously. "I've been waiting for you. Mommy said you're my new big brother and you can teach me stuff. I'm really excited!" she said.
Just then a man ran into the room holding a camera. "Is he here?" he asked.
Shun looked at the man and Hikaru quivered in his arms. "Daddy, nii-san is here!" she cheered.
He gave a warm smile and held up the camera, "Can I take a picture?" he asked.
Shun nodded, a bit overwhelmed. "Smile!" he said and a picture was taken of him and Hikari.
"So, are you excited?" he asked.
Shun shifted his grasp on Hikaru, "Overwhelmed," he said.
His new dad laughed. "I'm sure. Why don't I help you unpack and mom can cook dinner?"
"I wanna help nii-san!" Hikaru yelled.
Everyone laughed and Shun looked at his new little sister with a feeling of warmth growing in his chest, "Sure."
After dinner Shun lay in med, gazing at the ceiling. He hadn't felt that happy for a long time.
He heard a knock on the door. "Yes?"
"Nii-san, can I sleep with out?" Hikaru asked.
Shun nodded and Hikaru did a bely flop on his bed. He covered her up and watched as she fell asleep.
"Nii-san?"
"Yes?"
"I'm glad you came," she said.
Shun nodded, "Yeah, me too."
"Night, nii-san."
"Good night Hikaru," he replied.
A good night indeed.