Title: Thirteenths the Charm
Summary: Having been in and out of twelve homes already, Jakotsu Akimori has grown used to being unwanted. When he starts living with a psycho woman and a very cute boy, things might just start looking up for him.
Pairings: None in this chapter. Expect future JakotsuBankotsu for sure. There will also most likely be some YuraNaraku and RenkotsuTsubaki. At the beginning of each new chapter, I will make note of any new pairings.
Note: Okay, this is the rewrite of my older story of the same name. This is completely revamped, and I am liking it a lot more than the old one. The old version will, of course, be discontinued, but I will keep it up just so I can easily compare the two versions. Anyway, I got a lot of positive feedback for the old version of this, and I hope everyone likes this just as much. Enjoy cuties.
Dedication: This is dedicated to Micca for looking it over for me, and to Skittlez, who has to put up with my laziness far too often. Love you both!

'Mou... I am so bored...' Jakotsu had been sitting in a car for well over 12 hours, and the repetitive motion of the car was really starting to get to him. "How much longer?" He asked the man driving.

"We're almost there Jakotsu, just be patient."

Jakotsu nodded and his gaze returned to the window. He was quite used to this scenario, having been in and out of countless foster homes over the past 10 years. He really didn't seem to get along well with any of the families that took him into their care, and so moving around wasn't exactly foreign territory to him.

'I wonder what this person is going to find wrong with me...' He thought to himself. Jakotsu was a good kid for the most part, but almost every foster parent he had ever had seemed to come up with some excuse for not wanting him. He was too much of a hassle, he didn't get along with the other children, his "preferences" didn't bode well with their morals, etc. The point was that nobody wanted him and it seemed it would be staying that way for sometime.

"You can stop daydreaming now, we're here." His social worker, Suikotsu Hirata, was probably the only person who gave a damn about him. The man tried his best to get Jakotsu into good homes, and probably would have taken him in himself if he weren't so busy with work all the time. Suikotsu pulled up into the driveway of a dark green house and stopped the car. The two men got out and made their way up to the front door.

"Who'd you get to take me this time anyway? I never asked." Whoever this person was, they were taking too long to open the door, and Jakotsu was growing bored and impatient.

"Her name is Yura Sakasagami. I've only talked to her a few times, but she seems nice enough. I think you two will get along just fine." Before Jakotsu could say anything, the door swung open and a woman, most likely Yura, stood before them.

"Hey there!" She smiled brightly, and then addressed Suikotsu. "You're Suikotsu, right?"

"Yes, and this is Jakotsu." He said, nodding towards Jakotsu, who was now leaning against the wall.

"Nice to meet you Jakotsu." Yura was about to extend her hand forward to shake Jakotsu's, then realized both her hands were tangled up in a web of brightly colored string. "Oops, I forgot about that!" She untangled her hands and reached out once again to shake Jakotsu's hand in welcome.

"Nice to meet you too..." He mumbled, shaking the offered hand. She seemed nice enough... but so did many of the others. Plus, this one was a woman. Jakotsu just didn't get along too well with the opposite sex.

"I assume you are ready to take Jakotsu in, correct?"

"Oh, yes. I am. Why don't you both come in?" Yura ushered them both inside, slamming the door behind her as they entered. "Is there anything I still have left to sign or anything?"

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After finalizing everything and getting Jakotsu's things all put in his new room, Suikotsu decided it was time for him to leave. "If you need anything Jakotsu, you have my number, and you're always free to call me." He said as he made his way out the door.

"Yeah, I know. Bye Suikotsu."

Suikotsu left the house and a silence filled the air.

"Can I play with your hair?" Yura randomly blurted out after a minute or two.

"Wha? No!" Jakotsu said, shaking his head rapidly. What the hell kind of question was that?

"Aw, what a shame. Your hair is so pretty." She giggled. "Bankotsu lets me play with his sometimes."

"...Bankotsu?"

"Oh yeah! Bankotsu is another boy that lives with me. He's about your age." Yura paused for a moment. "Where is he again... oh yeah! Out with his friends. He should be back any minute though, then you can meet him."

Jakotsu brightened a little at that. Maybe if Bankotsu was good looking, things might not be so bad. Actually, he really didn't care as long as he had someone other than this woman to talk to.

"Anyway, we should get your things unpacked. Do you want to do that now?" The rainbow-colored string from earlier had someone found it's way back to Yura's hands, and she was playing some sort of cat's cradle-like game as she talked.

"I guess I'll go do that now." Jakotsu shrugged and began walking up the stairs.

"Want me to help?" Yura was following close behind him.

"No."

"You sure?"

"Yes."

"Well you're no fun, are you?"

Jakotsu rolled his eyes and went into his new room, then began unpacking.

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Slumping down on his bed, Jakotsu sighed. "I wonder when that Bankotsu guy is going to get here. I'm so bored..."

"You know, talking to yourself is the first sign of insanity." Said a voice from the doorway, causing Jakotsu to jump.

"What the hell? Who are you?" He asked, turning around to look at who had spoken. A light blush etched itself on his face as he took a good look at the boy. He was so cute! A great looking body, tanned skin, long, braided hair, and the most gorgeous smile Jakotsu had seen in awhile. 'Could he be-'

Jakotsu's inner musings were cut off as the boy spoke again. "I'm Bankotsu. Sorry if I scared you, Yura said you were up here and I should come and say hi."

"No need to be sorry cutie, it's all fine." Jakotsu smirked. "I'm Jakotsu."

Blushing slightly, Bankotsu gave a half-wave sort of gesture. "Hi Jakotsu. Nice to meet you."

"It's very nice to meet you too Bankotsu. Very, very nice."