Here it is! I'm kind of thinking this story won't really have a plot. I just want to see how Kai would deal with babysitting. :P So I'm open to any shockingly, hilarious ideas. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Cardfight Vanguard.

Kai Baby-sits

Chapter 2: Another try

Mana jumped when the door slammed shut. She sniffed, feeling tears roll down her face.

"I don't need him," she said uncertainly, hugging herself. Mana felt scared, having never been home alone. Especially in the dark. She remembered so many stories of kids getting kidnapped when they're alone. Not to mention that one time...

"Th-that won't happen," Mana shivered. The room suddenly felt cold. Mana sat up on her chair, looking at every inch of the room, as if something would pop out and strike. Rain poured outside.

Mana ran to her room and locked the door. She could hear the thunder outside. Or was that her pounding heart? Mana buried herself in her blankets, terrified. She hated being alone.

Something scratched away at her window. Mana tensed. She couldn't take it.

Mana sprinted out of her room and threw the house door open. She ran out in the rain, looking around desperately. Where was he?!

Her bare feet slipped in a puddle, and she fell forward. Mana tensed, ready for a collision with the ground. She blinked teary eyes when someone caught her. Hesitantly looking up, she realized it was the brunet.

Kai looked at the crying girl sympathetically. He stiffened when she threw her arms around his leg, sobbing. Kai pried her arms off and picked her up. Mana buried her head in his chest, crying harder. She wrapped her arms around his neck, as if afraid he would leave if she let go.

Kai carried the girl back to the open door and set her down. He shut the door before the carpet could get more soaked.

Mana immediately attached herself to his leg again, sniffling.

Kai lightly ruffled her hair. "Go change," he said gently.

Mana stiffened and shook her head.

Kai bent down to her height. "Your sickness will get worse in those wet clothes. I'll wait here."

Mana nodded slowly. She hesitantly opened her door. Mana turned back to Kai, scared. She was worried he would leave.

"I'll wait here," he repeated gently, reading her thoughts.

Mana swallowed hard and closed the door.

Kai wasn't even able to sit down. The little girl came out in seconds in her polka dot pajamas and hugged his leg, sniffling.

The brunet smiled and picked her up. He sat on Mana's bed and comfortingly rubbed her back. Kai felt even guiltier for leaving her than before. He couldn't believe he had forgotten something so important. Kai remembered why he came back.

Flashback

Kai walked briskly down the sidewalk. What a brat! You'd think she could show a hint of respect! Kai hated her!

The green-eyed boy stopped walking upon these thoughts. The rain soaked him, pushing down his spiky locks. Kai shook his head.

"I shouldn't have done that," Kai mumbled. She was only seven. Not to mention he was a complete stranger to her. It was only natural. "I have to go back."

Kai turned around and slowly walked back. The rain came down harder. Kai saw lightning flare, its follower, thunder, booming after. Kai's eyes widened as he remembered what Miwa had told him.

"Don't do any of your disappearing acts. She panics very easily and is scared of being alone. What's worse is, she accidentally saw a horror movie of kids being kidnapped when they were alone. It's not a good idea if she is alone."

"Tch!" Kai sped up his walk, splashing in the puddles. He could only imagine how she would be in a storming night.

End of Flashback

Kai sighed as his stupidity. That was a great first impression. Kai wondered if the girl hated him even more.

The brunet looked at the bunny designed clock on the white nightstand. It would have been laughable if not what time it was. 9:30. Kai realized it must be late for Mana. She had to go to sleep.

"Try to sleep, okay?" Kai told the girl and gently laid her on the bed.

Mana grasped his hand. "Can you sleep with me?"

Kai looked at the size of her hand compared to his. Hers was tiny and scared. Turning back to terrified brown eyes, Kai smiled,

"Okay."

Mana immediately scooted over and let Kai lay down. Shaking hands clung to his arm tightly.

Kai placed the blanket over them and gently patted the girl's head. "It'll be alright."

For the next hour, Kai spoke to Mana calmly about things that were serene. Mana listened intently when he explained how shiny the ocean looked under a starry night and how beautiful the stars were, if you could just take a moment to stare.

Mana had fallen asleep, calming thoughts in her mind, replacing the earlier ones. Her face had a smile.

Kai smiled and closed his eyes. This wasn't so bad. He supposed he could get use to it.

Mana slowly opened her eyes when the scent of bacon reached her nose. Sun peaked through her pink fleece curtains. She sat up on her bed and stretched.

"Achoo!"

"What happened last night?" Mana mumbled tiredly, blowing her nose. Her eyes widened when she remembered everything. She was both embarrassed and angry. Why did she ask him to help her?

"But," Mana murmured slowly, her anger fading, "he was very nice."

She got off her bed and changed into a grey sweater with pink flowers at the bottom along with a grey frilly skirt and black pants. She followed the delicious scent to the kitchen and found Kai placing two plates of food on the table.

"Morning," Kai said with a small smile before taking a seat. He motioned for the girl to do the same.

Mana just nodded, not knowing what else to do. She sat on a chair and took a bite of her omelet. It was better than the curry.

"Did you wake up early?" Mana asked, wondering when he had time to make this.

Kai blinked at her understanding words. He didn't think a seven-year-old would even consider that. "Not really."

Mana didn't seem to believe him but ignored it when the call of the tempting food ate at her. Mana chucked it all down.

Kai watch the girl take the seconds he had purposely prepared for her, anticipating her hunger. Kai sweat dropped when she finished that in minutes. He wondered where all that food went.

"Here," Kai handed her his untouched plate. It's not like he liked eating anyway.

Mana hesitated. "Are you sure?"

Kai noticed her kind tone. Maybe last night had changed her. "Ah, it's fine. Take it."

Mana nodded and took his plate, stuffing it all down. Her stomach didn't seem to have a limit. It was like her mouth could take any amount of food.

Kai slowly took a sip of his milk, blinking in disbelief at the small girl with a monster apatite. Kai knew she only hesitated out of courtesy.

"That was good!" Mana said, stretching her arms.

The brunet noticed she was coming around. He placed the finished plates and glasses in the sink. Turning up the warm water, Kai scrubbed away at the dirty plates. It was nothing new for him. Living by yourself makes you do everything. Guess that came in handy, Kai thought, washing off a plate.

Mana watched him silently. He's nicer, she concluded. Maybe he wasn't so bad.

Kai stopped scrubbing his plate when he remembered something. "I almost forgot," Kai said, turning around. "You have to take your medicine."

Mana gulped. Scratch that off.

So they're off to a bumpy start. I'm wondering how Kai will convince her to take her medicine. So many choices! :D

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