(Sunday - Morning)

"Are you sure its alright to leave Gran with...them?" Midorikawa asks Saginuma. His gaze is fixated on Suzuno and Nagumo while they each tug on one of the alien's arms, leading him (though he would argue looks more like dragging) out of his house.

"Yes." He doesn't say that with full confidence, knowing that those two were quite the troublemakers at times, especially with a third person involved. "And he's only going out for a while. You did say you want him to get used to earth while he's here."

"I know, but...I just thought it would be better if I showed him around..." Midorikawa wanted to be the one to show him the wonders of earth. Experience things for the first time with him and see his reactions to all that this planet could show to an alien.

"You're awfully worried over him. If he remains on this planet, than I'm certain you'll have all the time in the world to do more with him." As he admits that, he doesn't seem to happy about it. Then again he could hardly ease up to someone who spent so much time with his dear friend. "Besides, some time away from him won't kill you."

"I suppose not. Was I sounding a little...clingy?" Is that the right word to use? I haven't exactly been separated from him since I've met him...maybe I am a little clingy...

"A bit, but I know you mean well." Saginuma places a hand onto the other male's shoulder, a smile accompanying it. "You really don't have to worry over everything." He pauses for a second, looking as if he's deciding on his next words. "For now, why don't you call and ask if they're coming over with his new bed? We have to make sure it gets here before they return."

"You're right!" His face lights up to that, excited to be getting this new furniture. "Just let me find their number really quick."

~...~

A truck had stopped by Midorikawa's home in the afternoon, interrupting the two friends' chatter for a moment. But, they had been expecting this one to stop by with the new bed around this time.

Midorikawa had gone outside to greet the men who would be swapping out his couch, the one Gran had been using as a bed, for another one. But, this one was different. It was a convertible couch, able to be pulled out and change into a bed with a few easy adjustments. Other than that slight difference, the furniture remained the same color and had a nearly identical style to it.

"Do you think he's going to like it?" Midorikawa asked as the new one was currently being carried indoors. "I'm not worried about the color or anything, just maybe he liked the old couch and is going to miss it..."

"Ryuuji..." Saginuma looks down to the male, sighing to how worried he is over such a small detail. "I think that alien of yours is going to enjoy having more room to sleep on. I don't know how he managed to sleep on a couch for so long without a single complaint." He really must be an alien to put up with that for so long.

"I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner." The only other thought of getting Gran a larger area to sleep on happened to be his bed. But it had simply made him flush at the time and quickly dispose of that thought. How could he share a bed with Gran? The human wouldn't mind, but he wasn't sure his heart could handle it for too long. Being so close to Gran always seemed to make his heart flutter. "Thanks for suggesting it."

"I was doing it more to keep up the cover of having a friend live with you rather than his own comfort." He didn't want to admit that he was a little worried for the alien to, especially with the news blowing up about him missing in their company. Of course, his concern for Midorikawa outweighed his concern for Gran. "It's more fitting this way."

"Yeah..." The reminder of keeping Gran's human cover was enough to stir an uneasy feeling in his chest. "Hopefully this helps."

Midorikawa went quiet, simply watching the others settle down the couch and providing instructions on how to convert it between couch and bed. They even did a demonstration to show how simple it was. After signing some papers, the movers were gone.

"It's pretty soft," the green haired man commented as he sat down on the 'bed' in his living room. He jumped a bit in his seat, getting a feel for the foldable mattress. "This is great for overnight visitors to."

"You already have one, you don't need to be bringing any more in," Saginuma comments, although it sounded more like a warning. The dark haired man slowly walked over to the bed, sitting down beside him afterwards. His hand was pressing against the mattress, glad that his choice was suitable in their eyes.

"Maybe I should have gotten better blankets for him to...And pillows..." Midorikawa puts a finger to his lips, thinking of how he could improve this new bed for Gran. Should he ask the alien for his opinion or surprise him? It was hard to decide. Maybe he should get something star related? Galaxy pillows and blankets seemed fitting for him. But he couldn't spend too much money after making this purchase.

"Ryuuji?" Upon hearing Saginuma's voice, he turns to look at the other. His thoughts of pillows and blankets break for a moment as he gives his full attention to his friend. "May I ask you something?"

"Of course, you don't have to ask before hand, you know that."

"I think I may have to for whats on my mind." That caused Midorikawa to have a confused look mixed with worry. "Your reactions are quite odd around...Gran. And I'm only wondering how you feel about him."

"How I feel about him?" Midorikawa repeats, feeling his face begin to heat up, which causes him to look away. He had a feeling where this conversation was going and he wasn't sure if he was ready for it. "Y-You're asking if I like him...?"

"To put it bluntly, yes. Not only do I think so, but Fuusuke does to," Saginuma adds. "You do a lot for him, more than you would for any stranger."

"But, he's different! He's an alien who doesn't have a home!" Midorikawa defends while flustered. "I mean, he's a really good and sweet guy. I know you think he's kind of weird at times, plus the fact that he is an alien, but trust me, he...I think he just wants me to be happy. I've never seen something so genuine from anyone before...aside from you and the others," he quickly adds.

"You're not answering the question, Ryuuji." Saginuma gives him a serious look, even if he was still avoiding eye contact with him.

"Do I have to?" He whines a little with that question. "I'm not too certain if I do. Plus he's an alien, so that's...maybe not going to work out so well." That and if he doesn't end up staying on earth...if what I'm feeling for him is real, it would just hurt to see him go. I can't be selfish and keep him here... "It's probably nothing."

Saginuma lets out a sigh to that last remark. "The last time I recall you gave me that answer, it so happened to be something rather than nothing. And you were heartbroken the last time as well."

"You don't have to remind me of middle school crushes..." Midorikawa mumbles, not in the mood to recall a crying and heartbroken younger self. "I'm older now so I'll be fine."

"I do hope you're right. Although if you do find yourself chasing after him, I hope he doesn't do anything weird. I doubt you know how his mating rituals work."

"Osamu! You don't have to call it that!" His cheeks redden to that choice of words. "I'm not thinking that far ahead. And I don't think it'll be anything more than...a crush. Let's...leave it at that, okay?"

"Sorry for bringing that up on you." Saginuma puts an arm around Midorikawa, pulling the other a little close while gently rubbing his arm. "I just wanted to confirm it myself. You can love whoever you wish, even if it happens to be some alien. I'd prefer you fall in love with someone of your own kind though, at least then you'd know what you're getting into."

Midorikawa slowly picks his head up, looking to Saginuma. "You don't have to lecture me on this. You know, if you end up falling for an alien, I'll be giving you the same speech."

Saginuma rolls his eyes. "I highly doubt that another alien is going to end up on this planet. It's even more unlikely that I'll end up falling for said alien to."

"Gran does have a friend. So, if she ends up coming to earth to..." Midorikawa smiles up at him, definitely going to tease him a little about this now.

"I am not going to fall for his friend."

"I was only joking, Osamu."

~...~

Midorikawa and Gran wave to Saginuma, Suzuno, and Nagumo. Now that the day had come to an end, the three were off to go home, leaving the other two alone. "Welcome home, Gran." Midorikawa smiled and chuckled as he greeted the other. "It's a little odd for me saying that to you instead."

"But I like it," Gran replied, his statement so simple but full of joy. "How was your day with Osamu?" He asked as curiosity filled his gaze. "He was giving me that angry stare again as he left..."

Midorikawa let out a nervous laugh. "Don't worry about that. I think it's just his way of worrying over you." Or thinking you're going to break my heart. "Anyway, it was fun. I haven't talked to him like that in a while. What about you? I hope those two didn't make you do anything...weird."

"They didn't. I think they were busy arguing over trivial things instead. It can be a bit entertaining to watch." And he had learned not to say something like that in front of those two. He had made a vague comment close to it and was greeted with glares and empty threats. "We visited the shopping center, ate at the food court there, spent time at an arcade- I believe thats were most of our time went due to Haruya's self proclaimed not addiction towards the games there- and on the way back I was given soccer lessons."

"I'm surprised nothing bad happened..." For a day with those two, it did sound relatively normal.

"Is something bad supposed to happen when around them?"

"No. I guess I'm just worried they're going to get into trouble." Or be the cause of it. "I haven't spent a day adventuring with them for years actually...I guess they're better with their self control now." As he pauses for a moment, his eyes begin to drift towards the living room area. His eyes then light up to the surprise he had wanted to show Gran.

"Oh, I almost forgot, I have something I want to show you!" Midorikawa grinned, taking Gran's hand and pulling him towards the new couch. He was hoping that aliens didn't have something like this in space. Was a pull out couch considered advanced space technology? Guess he was about to get an answer to that.

"What is it?" Gran asked, looking around the room with pure curiosity. "Is it the couch?" He asks once his eyes land upon it.

"You can tell already?" It must be because he's been sleeping on it for so long. "Well, it is the couch, but there's something special about it to. Watch." Midorikawa let go of his hand, beginning to move around the couch. Gran curiously follows along, inspecting what he could with his eyes, but wasn't sure what he was supposed to expect. Soon enough, the couch pops out a mattress and has transformed into a bed.

"I never knew a couch could do such a thing..." Gran gasps, truly surprised to witness something like this. He reaches out a hand to touch the mattress as if expecting it to disappear back into the furniture. "Do all couches have the ability to do this?"

"No, just certain ones," Midorikawa answers, smiling as Gran begins to inspect the bed. His hands continue to poke at it, soon followed by his body as he decides to lie down on it. "It's for you. So, you can sleep easier at night. You'll have more room and you can roll around to. It's not an actual bed, but its the least I could manage for now."

Gran's inspection of his new bed comes to a halt as he listens to the human. He slowly sits up, surprise on his face before a gentle smile. "You did not have to do this for me, Ryuuji."

"I know, I know. Osamu suggested it would be a good idea though, and I have to agree. If you're staying here, than you'll need to be comfortable."

"I think I can be comfortable as long as I know you're around me," Gran replied while smiling up to him so innocently.

"O-Oh!" Was all that Midorikawa could manage, not expecting a sweet thing like that to come from his lips. It had even manage to make his heart jump in his chest. "W-Well, I'm just looking out for you, you know that..." He manages to reply. "Anyway, I really hope you like your new bed."

I can't really be crushing on an alien of all beings, can I?

a/n: AlieaGakuenAliens, so glad you love it like always. And I'm good, thanks for asking! All of Genesis/Gaia are aliens from the same planet, the other aliea teams are all human and have lived at the orphanage. As for when the next chapters are, initially I want a chapter to come out every 4 or 5 days? Or at least once a week, I'll try to keep to that schedule until this fic is completed.

do your best, thanks~