"Damn you, Kousuke!" Ayumu huffed, sprinting down the street, "I'm never waiting for you again. Do you hear me?!"
Kousuke, who was a few strides ahead, "Yeah yeah, I hear you. But if you think about it logically, now we won't have to worry about warming up for gym class this morning." He laughed, as Ayumu tried to tackle him in mid stride but missed falling face first in the grass. Seeing this, made Kousuke laugh harder, but stopped anyway to help the cursing brunette to his feet.
They made it to class just as the final bell rang, as Ayumu went to the teacher to apologize for them being late, Kousuke went into the change room to quickly get ready and the brunette followed shortly after.
The gym teacher, Mr. Shibuya, had decided to take gym class outside today to play a game of soccer. Kousuke wasn't much of an athlete, except for his mouth and he didn't think soccer was a good choice, after 'discussing' this with Mr. Shibuya found himself doing laps after class.
"I told you that big mouth of yours would get you into trouble."
"Maybe you should shut yours Narumi, before I make you?" The red head panted, jogging passed the group as they headed for the showers.
When Kousuke finally finished, he dragged his feet to the showers. He walked passed Ayumu and Hiyono waiting for him at the doors of the change rooms, "Make it quick." Ayumu said dryly, sitting on the gym floor, obviously tired and irritated from always waiting for the red head. An emerald eye winked in response and a wide smile danced across his lips, letting the brunette know he was going to take extra long just for him.
Kousuke entered the change room, thinking he was alone for everyone else would have finished by now; he stripped down and grabbed a towel off the rack, then headed into the showers.
Slightly lost in his thoughts, he didn't see the shorter body until he rammed into him, "Damn it! Sorry man didn't see ya there." He said, rubbing the back of his neck, and then looked to see who he had run into.
Emerald locked with azure and Kousuke sighed inwardly, why did it have to be him? He thought.
"Sorry." Eyes said, starting to move pass the red head, when Kousuke's hand on his shoulder stopped him.
"Hey, what happened to you?" Kousuke tried to ask without sounding concerned. He stared at the hand print bruises down his arms all the way to his wrists, while he waited for an answer. Eyes only pulled out of the light grip and continued to his locker.
Kousuke turned and followed, "Come on, tell me. I'm just curious." He stopped short when the boy in front of him halted, "Do you need me to beat someone up for ya?"
"Just leave it alone! Why are you suddenly so concerned about me when only yesterday you couldn't stand me?" He asked accusingly.
Emerald eyes widened a bit, "So you heard me then?" He paused, a nod was his answer, "You can't tell me that it wouldn't bug you if some guy you don't even know started watching you constantly?"
Eyes looked hurt but didn't respond, just turned back to his locker and started changing. Kousuke left the conversation at that, and returned to the showers. When he had finished, seeing that Eyes had left already, he changed quickly and rushed out to meet Ayumu and Hiyono, who were still waiting for him.
"About damn time!" Ayumu snorted, still irritated. Kousuke snickered under his breath and the three left the gym, heading up the stairs for class.
Lunch arrived, and Kousuke was thrilled, "So hungry!" He said.
"You sound desperate; doesn't Ayumu feed you at home?" Rio asked, stifling a giggle.
"Shut up pipsqueak!" Kousuke huffed, diving head first into his lunch. A glance to Ayumu showed that he wasn't too impressed with the comment either.
"Stupid!" Rio stated, sticking out her tongue.
Kousuke laughed into his lunch, "Is that the best you can come up with?" He laughed harder at the look on her face, and nearly fell backwards.
"So Hiyono, where's the new kid? You normally drag him up here with you." Ryouko asked, changing the subject.
"I couldn't find him after class. In fact I don't remember him coming back to class after gym." The blonde said, scratching her head in thought.
Kousuke sat, listening in silence, where normally one of his comments would have been inserted but after what he saw he felt something was wrong with their new classmate. He wanted to go look for the silver haired boy but couldn't bring himself to admit that he was actually worried about him, that and Kousuke would have no idea where to start looking.
"We saw him come out of the showers while we were waiting for Kousuke and it looked like he just headed up to class." Ayumu commented.
"You said something to him, didn't you Kousuke?!" Hiyono accused, pointing her finger.
"Yeah, like I would waste my breath on that guy." He said defensively, hating people who blamed others before they knew the story. Before an argument could get underway, the bell rang, Kousuke stood and exited immediately, leaving the rest to follow suit.
"Kousuke!"
"I said I'm not going! There's no way in hell that I'm going to the library." He said, crossing his arms and leaned up against the wall, "You two can go without me."
"Kousuke, either you get your ass to the library or I'm going to tell Ms. Sasaki that you haven't helped with the project at all." Ayumu threatened, patience all but gone.
"You wouldn't dare."
A brown eyebrow lifted slightly, "Try me." Ayumu stated. Eyes watched the argument from behind the brunette, a little scared that the two might break out into a fist fight right in the middle of the hall.
"Fine!" Kousuke hissed, conceding this time, "You're a bastard!" The red head pushed himself up and followed the other two toward the library.
The whole class had gotten a free period this afternoon to work on their projects in the library, and of course, Kousuke had to be difficult about it. They found a nice table near the back corner, Ayumu and Eyes quickly getting down to work, where Kousuke got comfortable leaning his chair back against the wall. He closed his emerald eyes and drifted off to sleep almost instantly.
A loud 'bang' made Kousuke jump, falling sideways out of his chair, he sat on the floor rubbing his head in pain and confusion, "What the hell?" he asked, climbing to his feet, using the table for support.
Ayumu snickered from beside him; his hand lay on the cover of a large book, which he had been reading when Kousuke had fallen asleep. The red head now realized what the noise had been, a large book being dropped on the table.
"How nice of you to join us again, the bell rang, it's time to go." Ayumu said, picking the large book off the table again.
"Just wait Narumi, I'll get my revenge." Kousuke promised the still snickering brunette. He quickly packed his bag and hurried after the others.
The three stopped momentarily at Ayumu's locker, where said brunette needed to exchange a couple books. Once finished, they continued on down the front steps, Kousuke ahead by a step or two while Ayumu and Eyes followed behind.
"So Eyes, you think you'd be able to work on the project tonight?" Ayumu asked, directing his gaze over to the silver haired boy.
"Umm… maybe, I will have to ask my brother." He said hesitantly, Eyes knew that his brother wouldn't like the idea but they would have to get together outside of school in order to finish the project in time.
When they got to the front gate, Eyes found his brother's car waiting for him as always, Kousuke had turned and was beginning to head home when a hand stopped him.
He glanced back to find Ayumu halting his progress, "Hold up, we gotta wait for Eyes."
"Heh, I don't gotta wait for anyone." Kousuke said, pulling easily out of the other's grip but opted to stay anyway.
Kousuke watched as Eyes walked to the car, opening the passenger side door, he spoke to his brother in the driver's seat for a minute or so until a confused look covered the boy's face and the car was turned off. The driver side door opened as well and a man got out, he was fairly tall with short auburn hair, he wore a long white jacket over a nice dress shirt and pants. He began walking toward Ayumu and Kousuke, emerald eyes looked him over then locked with the other's olive ones, and he felt an air of evil emanate from deep within those orbs, it almost made Kousuke feel sick.
"Hi there, you must be the two that Eyes has told me about?" The man said, an accent present but not the one expected, he had an accent that sounded southern not British. Kousuke tilted his head slightly, wondering how that was possible.
"Yes, my name is Ayumu Narumi and this is my brother, Kousuke." Ayumu bowed slightly to the older man. Hearing his name brought him back, and he waved a hand.
"You don't look like brothers but then again neither do we." He said, smiling.
"Brother…" Eyes' low voice was barely audible, "Maybe…"
"Now now Eyes don't interrupt. Oh yes, where are my manners, my name is Kanone Hilbert. It's a pleasure to meet you both." He smiled again, and somehow it seemed really fake to Kousuke. "But I don't want to keep you from your work, I just wanted to come meet you guys before I let my little brother head off to a stranger's house."
"Of course, it makes sense." Ayumu said.
"Don't you think he's old enough to take care of himself?" Kousuke asked, half glaring at Kanone. Ayumu's elbow jabbed his ribs, and the red head's glare moved to the shorter boy beside him.
"Sorry about that, he can be rude sometimes." Ayumu apologized for his brother.
"It's quite alright, and yes I think he is but I still want to look out for him. He is family after all." Kanone paused, "But I think I will let you be on your way. Make sure you're home for supper, Eyes." He said, before heading back toward the car.
"Alright, brother."
Ayumu slid the key in, unlocking the door and leading the group into the room. Slipping off his shoes, the brunette continued to lead them passed the kitchen into the dining room slash living room. Kousuke tossed his bag in its usual spot against the wall, then dropped his school jacket on top of his bag, and headed toward his bedroom.
"Kousuke, where do you-"
"Relax, I'm just going to change." He interrupted the other, closing the door to his room.
"Here let me take your jacket." Ayumu offered, reaching a hand out.
"No, that's fine. I'll be alright." Eyes said, and then sat down at the kitchen table; he opened his bag and began placing his books and papers out.
"Did you want something to drink?" Ayumu asked, startling the blue eyed boy.
"Alright."
"I'm not sure what we have… hmm… let's see. We have iced tea. Will that be okay?"
"Sure, thank you." Eyes said quietly. Ayumu brought two glasses over, placing one in front of Eyes and the other next to him. The brunette took a seat across from him, and began to unpack his bag as well.
"Your brother seems really nice."
"Really?" Eyes asked, and the comment surprised the brunette.
"Well, yeah."
"He's never been much of a people person."
"Huh, well one would never be able to tell."
"So," Ayumu began again after a moment, "You two aren't brothers by blood then?" He only half asked, already knowing the answer.
"No, his family adopted me when I was six." Azure eyes stared at the table top.
"Really, well that's good. My sister in law, Madoka didn't adopt Kousuke until he was twelve, though I didn't meet him until he was fifteen." Ayumu paused, glancing over at Kousuke's bedroom door, "I think he acts the way he does because of all the time he spent at the orphanage."
The door to the bedroom slammed open, "Fuck you Narumi! Who the hell said you were fucking allowed to talk about my life with anyone?!" Kousuke screamed, storming into his room, slamming the door again.
"Jeez, what crawled up his ass today? It's not like it isn't obvious, anyone with a pair of eyes could figure it out." Ayumu huffed, turning to Eyes, smiling at the other. "Don't mind him; he's surprisingly always like this." Eyes made a slight, hesitate smile, looking back down at the books in front of him.
"Maybe we should start and let Kousuke cool down for a bit. I'll make him come help later." Ayumu said, as chocolate eyes reassured blue ones. Eyes nodded in agreement and they began to work in silence.
"Little bastard!" Kousuke huffed, pacing the length of his bed, "Who the hell does he think he is?!"
A knock to the door interrupted his bitching, he checked the clock on his bedside table and noting the time, "What?!" He yelled.
"Come on, you've been in there half an hour already. It's time you stopped sulking and get out here to help." Ayumu's voice was heard through the wood door.
"Make me!"
"Fine then, stay in there but you'll be making supper tonight."
The door swung open revealing the brunette on the other side, "No way! You know I can't cook especially the crazy type meals that Madoka always wants." Kousuke argued.
"Okay you have a choice, one: come out here and at least pretend to help, or two: stay in there and make supper tonight." Ayumu said calmly, leaning his side against the frame of the door.
"Damn Narumi, what's with all the stupid choices?" The red head asked, pushing Ayumu out of the way, and closed his door behind him.
A smirk played across the brunette's lips, "They seem to work for me." He said, following Kousuke to the dining room, where Eyes still sat.
Kousuke passed the table, heading for the couch where he stretched out, taking up the whole thing. Ayumu returned to his seat, with an amused look on his face. They continued to work on the project for another hour or so, when finally Ayumu stopped writing and stretched his arms over his head, glancing back to check the time.
"Hey Eyes, it's almost six. What time do you have to be home?" He asked, looking to the silver haired boy.
Eyes stood as if in a panic, "I have to go." He said, franticly shoving his books back in his bag. He followed Ayumu to the door, Kousuke approached them, stopping just behind the silver haired boy. Eyes slipped on his shoes and bowed in thanks.
"Do you need someone to walk you home?" Ayumu asked, glancing back at the red head slouching on the floor.
"What? You want me…" Kousuke perked up, sensing them watching him.
"Yes you, or do you want to start supper instead?"
Eyes shook his head, "It's alright. I'll be fine by myself." He assured Ayumu, before opening the front door and walking out, closing it after him.
The front door opened, "We're home!" Madoka's voice rang through the room, "Sorry we're a little late, we got held up at work."
"That's fine. It works out perfectly because supper is ready now." Ayumu said, as both Madoka and Kiyotaka came into the dining room. Kousuke hearing the conversation entered the room from the hallway.
The four sat at the table, dished out and began to eat. The silence lasted through most of the meal, "So Kousuke, how was school today?" Madoka asked, playing mom again.
"Fine." Was his response.
She tilted her head slightly, "Nothing new happened?"
"Nope."
A cough was heard as someone cleared their throat, "Will you at least give her more then one word answers." Kiyotaka said, knowing that she would continue on like this for hours, or until she got the answers she was looking for.
"No." Kousuke answered, standing with his dishes and took them to the sink. He rinsed them, placing them in the dishwasher, and then headed to his room without another word.
"He's been in a bad mood all day." The younger Narumi said rubbing his neck, seeing the glare his older brother was giving the red head's back.