Recap

"Weird, I'm really cold," I said
-Rima

"I'm just really hot. Maybe auntie turned off the air conditioning for once," I said.
-Nagi

"Nothing, we're just being paranoid. First you get really hot. Now Rima's really cold. It's just weird," she said.
-Rei

"It seems these two are rising to the top. We may be hearing more from these two young teens. Now let's go to sports."
-random news woman

"We better head in before they think you're kidnapping me," she(Rima) teased as she laced her fingers with mine(Nagi). Did she just say that? If she can joke then does that mean Rima has moved on from her kidnapping?
-Nagi's POV

"Will you teach me to ride a bike...on another day of course," she asked being a bit shy.
-Rima

"Excellent, now that our test is a success, we can use it on all the former guardians."
-Mr. Valentine

Rima: That's a really long recap

Nagi: A lot of things happened last chapter

Rima: True, also what's up with the Valentine dude. We haven't even met him and he hates us.

Nagi: For some reason that name seems familiar

Rima: Does it?

Nagi: I don't know...anyway we need to do the disclaimer

Rima: I'm getting a little tired of it. I'm pretty sure from the other chapters they get that Daydreamer1105 doesn't own Shugo Chara

Chapter 4 Mama and Papa

*Rima's POV*

"I wonder if Rei will be out late," I said.

"Who knows," Nagi said. He was sitting on the couch at my house. There was a pillow on his lap so I could lay down.

"It's been two weeks since their manager told them to go out and create an image. They've been out of the house every day since then," I said.

"Are you worried about them?" Nagi asked.

"No, I guess I'm a little...I don't know. Rei used to make sure I was alright and only focused on me so it's a little weird that she's out all the time," I said. He brushed his fingers through my hair. It calmed me down a bit.

"It's just different," I said as I closed my eyes. The front door opened.

"Rima, I'm home," my dad said.

"Hi papa," I called from the living room.

"I see Nagihiko is over. Is Rei here?" my dad asked as he walked into the living room.

"She's at Aarin's doing homework," I lied. I couldn't tell him that she was out there trying to become famous.

"You two are here alone?" he asked.

"Yes sir," Nagihiko answered in a bit of a harsh tone. Nagi knew my parents still fought but he made sure to let them know that he didn't like them. He told me that he would like them if they didn't hurt me. I told him that he should forget about it but he refused.

"And what exactly have you been up to Nagihiko?" my dad asked. They were always like this when mom wasn't here. They pretty much tried to keep a calm vibe but I knew clearly they didn't like each other. My father approved Nagi but he still didn't like him. He tried to find the worst in Nagi but Nagi always acted super innocent when my dad was here to prove not all guys in my life were bad.

"Just sitting here and watching TV. I actually have to leave in an hour," Nagi said innocently.

"To do what?"

"Dance practice. Also my mother said she had a surprise for me," Nagi said. He told me the same thing but he had no idea what it was. He guessed that it would be more famous dance teachers.

"Very well," my dad said and went into the other room.

"I wish you two wouldn't act like that," I said.

"I'm sorry Rima but he hurts you," Nagi said.

"I know. Both of them do. I just wish the fighting would go away," I said.

"I know Rima," he said. The thing we didn't know is that my dad was listening the whole time.

~~~~*Time Skip*~~~~

"Bye Rima, I'll see you tomorrow," Nagi said then pecked my cheek. He then left my house. I closed the door behind him.

"Rima, what do you want for dinner?" mama asked. She came home a few minutes ago.

"I don't care," I said.

"Is something wrong Rima?" she asked. Since when did she notice I was upset.

"No mama, I'm going to do my homework," I said then went upstairs.

*Third person POV*

"Dear, we need to talk," Mr. Mashiro said.

"What is it?" she asked while making dinner.

"I overheard Rima talking to Nagihiko-"

"Can't you just leave them along and let them be happy?" she interrupted.

"Let me finish," he raised his tone.

"No! You can't accept that Rima found a good guy!" she yelled.

"Will you shut it woman! This is serious!" he yelled.

"Rima and Nagi? They are kids! Let them be together!" she yelled.

"This is about Rima," he said. She remained quiet. He cleared his throat and calmed himself.

"I just overheard our daughter saying that we're hurting her," he said in a calm voice.

"Hurting her?" she asked a bit confused.

"When we fight," he said. Mrs. Mashiro put her hand to her mouth in shock.

"I didn't even think of Rima," she said.

"I didn't either," he said.

"What do we do? She probably hates us," she said.

"There's two options. We can go to therapy, or we can divorce," he said.

*Rima's POV*

I can hear them fighting again. I don't have anyone here to comfort me. Of course Kusukusu is trying but she can't hold me. I held on the closest thing on my bed. It was the monkey Nagi won for me back before we were dating. I held it close hoping it would turn into Nagi. I then picked up my phone and tried to call Rei. She didn't answer.

"Rima," Kusukusu said worried. I hid under my covers and held the monkey close to me.

"Kusukusu, do you remember what I named the monkey?" I asked.

"Hikari I think," Kusukusu answered. She seemed confused why I would ask at a time like this.

"I remember Nagi won it for me," I said. She seemed to put the pieces together.

"Rima, I think they stopped," Kusukusu said. I poked my head out of the covers.

"You're right," I said. It was quiet. Why did they suddenly stop? They usually go at it for about an hour then one leaves slamming a door.

"Should we go down there?" Kusukusu asked.

"I don't know," I said. I ended up getting up. I held Hikari to me and quietly made it downstairs.

"Rima, good thing you came down. Dinner is almost ready," mama said. She was in the kitchen making dinner while papa was in the living room reading the paper.

"Why don't you get washed up Rima," he said. I did as I was told but that doesn't mean I wasn't confused. I was and I'm pretty sure I showed it on my face.

*Nagi's POV*

"I wonder what the surprise is," Rhythm thought out loud.

"It has to be something about dancing," Temari said.

"I just hope she doesn't tell me I have to go to school as Nadeshiko," I said.

"Nagi, you know you have all your friends now if that happens," Temari said.

"I know but it's a big pain. Also I wouldn't be able to hold Rima's hand or do anything at school," I said.

"I'm sure she'll let you go to school as yourself. Calm down dude. You're making things up," Rhythm said. I tool a few deep breaths. Rhythm was right. I quickly made it home and walked in.

"I'm home," I called. My mother entered as I took my shoes off.

"Nagihiko, welcome home. Did you have fun with Rima?" she asked.

"I always have fun with Rima," I said.

"Good," she said. My mom is still me and Rima's biggest fan. She always asks me if I had fun with Rima as a way to see if we're still together. In a few months we'll be dating for a year and my mom keeps pushing me into doing something special.

"You had a surprise for me mother?" I asked.

"Yes, but they are not here yet. You will have dance practice first," she said.

"Alright mother. I'll get changed," I said. I walked to my room and quickly changed.

"So the surprise is a person," Temari said.

"Probably another dance teacher," I said.

"Then get out there and show them your moves," Rhythm said.

"Aye aye captain," I said. I went to the dance room. My mother was sitting there waiting for me.

"I'm ready mother," I said in my Nadeshiko voice.

"Then begin," she said. I danced as she played some calming music. I began to burn up in this kimono but I couldn't show my mother that. I would get hot some times and Rima confirmed that she would get cold too. Now was not the time.

"Nadeshiko? Are you hot?" my mother asked.

"Just a little," I lied. I was burning up.

"Why don't you take off the first layer of your kimono?" she offered. I did what I was told. I felt a little better but I was still burning up. I danced again. I had a hard time focusing. I felt sweat dripping down my face.

"Nagihiko are you alright?" my mother asked. She used my real name while I was dressed as Nadeshiko. That meant she was really worried.

"I'm fine mother," I lied.

"Don't lie to your mother," she said. She stood up and walked over to me. She placed a hand on my forehead.

"You don't have a fever," she said.

"I had auntie check me a few weeks ago and she said the same thing. I'll be fine. It's probably just me being a teenager," I said. At least that's what I told myself.

"Nagihiko, boys don't get so hot that they sweat as much as you are. I want you to go straight to bed. You aren't going to school tomorrow," she said.

"But I have to walk Rima to school tomorrow," I said.

"I will walk her to school for you. It would be selfish of you to walk her to school when you're sick. You don't want her worrying about you," she said. My mom did have a point. Rima already had enough to worry about.

"Alright mother," I said.

"I will have Baya bring you some dinner in a little while. I will also contact your teachers to let them know you are staying home," she said.

"Alright mother, but what about the mystery person?" I asked.

"Her flight got delayed so she won't be here till tomorrow," she informed me.

"Alright I'll head to bed," I said.

*Rima's POV*

"Rima, dinner is ready," mama called. I went into the dining room. Mama and papa were both there. Both were eating quietly. I sat down and began to eat my dinner. It's weird that they are instantly getting along. That never happens.

"Rima," papa said as I finished he finished his dinner.

"Yes?"

"Your mother and I have noticed that our...outbursts are really hurting you. We've decided to change that," he said. For some reason I tensed up. What did he mean?

"Baby, we're going to go to therapy, all of us. We want to be a family again like we used to be. Is that okay?" she asked. I just stared at my parents.

"You want to stop fighting?" I asked slowly making sure. I even pinched myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. I wasn't because the pinch hurt.

"Yes, we promise. We always say that we're the best parent but we both have been terrible. We're going to try and make it up to you Rima," mama said as she held my hand.

"I'd like that," I said and smiled at them. They smiled back at me. I suddenly felt really cold. This can't happen now. Life is getting better. I felt goose-bumps go down my arms and legs.

"Rima, are you ok?" papa asked.

"Yes, just cold," I said. Why does this keep happening? Nagi told me he gets hot every once in a while too.

"Rima you're a little pale," mama said. She felt my forehead.

"You don't have a fever," she said. My body began to shiver.

"Rima, you go ahead and go to bed. We'll be up in a minute to tuck you in. You're not going to school tomorrow," papa said. I wanted to tell them I was fine but I loved that they are concerned about me.

"Okay," I said. I went upstairs and went to bed.

"I can't believe it Rima. Your parents are going to be happy again," Kusukusu said excited.

"I know. I'm glad this is real," I said.

"Rima," papa said. Him and mama came in.

"Rima, I'm going to stay home tomorrow to take care for you. Your father would too but he has a really important meeting tomorrow," mama said gently as if anything would upset me.

"That's ok. I need to tell Nagi I'm sick so he doesn't have to walk me to school," I said.

"You don't have to worry about that. I called his mother to tell him the same thing. She said that Nagihiko is sick too. Her and I are going to take care of you two. I offered for them to come over since you're both sick," she said.

"Nagi must have gotten hot and his mother noticed," Kusukusu said. Of course my parents couldn't hear her. I agreed with her. Missing a day of school and my mom taking care of me didn't sound so bad.

"Ok," I said. They both kissed my forehead. Then papa literally tucked me in. He used to do that when I was little, before they fought.

"Goodnight," they said.

"Night," I said. They closed the door. It may be too early to sleep and Rei wasn't home yet but I didn't care. I snuggled up to Hikari and fell asleep.

Rima: Can tomorrow come any faster?

Nagi: I'm happy your parents are trying to fix everything

Rima: You don't know about that yet

Nagi: I read the chapter

Rima: Good point

Nagi: Do you want to do the question of the day?

Rima: Yes but this time we have two

Nagi: You do the first and I'll do the second.

Rima: Alright question # 4! Do you think my parents will last therapy?

Nagi: Question # 5! Who is the mysterious surprise person?

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