Authors note: Just a reminder that the characters are a little ooc. And to answer the questions from some, Yes Ritsuka skipped a grade because he thought his mom would be happy, but as you can see she still wanted her old 'Ritsuka'. Another thing: Seimei still orders Soubi around and Soubi still listens, I will explain in later chapters why.

I do not own any of the loveless characters.

Chapter 3: Do we Have a deal.

Ritsuka took a step back hesitating as he became the center of attention again. He watched as Soubi's gaze zeroed in on his arms as a look of understanding crossed his face. 'He told him.' he thought angrily as his hands bunched up into tight fists.

Seimei beckoned Ritsuka over before turning his attention back to Soubi. Ritsuka slowly made his way over and took the empty seat next to Seimei with a look of pure loathing. Its not everyday that your first kiss is stolen or the fact that his only brother who suddenly left returns.

"Now that we are all here, lets begin." Seimei said as he watched Ritsuka.

Ritsuka focused his gaze on Soubi while directing his question to Seimei . "How do you know each other?"

"We went to the same school for a while before he left." Seimei answered. "Now, Ritsuka i want you to move in with me today. I asked Soubi here to walk you home and to bring you over to my place when you finished packing."

"What about mother?" Despite everything that their mother did to him, he still couldn't just adandon her like their father. He loved her to much to that.

"She needs help and until she gets it, you would be living with me." Seimei stated calmly as he shot a pointed stare at him. "After you get your stuff, Soubi will take you to my place soon after and i will set up your bedroom." He finished as he stood up.

"Well, get going before it gets darrk."

Ritsuka rose from his chair not bothering to see if Soubi was following until he heard the other chair scraped back. He walked out side and headed in the direction of his house knowing instictively that 'he' was behind him.

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Soubi watched the figure in front of him as he recalled what Seimei said to him earlier.

Flashback-

"You need to get him in and out of the house fast. If our mother is there make up an excuse and dont leave him by himself." Seimei ordered.

"Why? Whats going on?"

"Our mother became 'ill' when Ritsuka lost his memories and frequently takes it out on him ever since he was twelve. Ritsuka not strong enough to leave her by herself which is why I'm here."

"Tell the police then if you wanta him safe."

"I made a promise thats why. Anyways, I'm about to head back to the states when Ritsuka gets settled in and he's comfortable. Which is why I want ot make a deal with you." Seimei stated as he rested his hands on the table.

"What sort of deal?" Soubi asked as the new information swirled in his head 'Thats why he was bleeding today on his arm.' his eyes dawned as he thought of this.

"You take care of him when I leave and I will wipe the slate clean off for you." Seimei said as he watched Soubi closely. "Do we have a deal?"

"Yes..." Soubi answered without heasitation. Just then Ritsuka came into the cafe. End flashback

Soubi kept his gaze on Ritsuka as he entered his house and followed. When he entered he saw a middle aged woman cleaning the dining room table.

"Who's this, Ritsuka?" She asked as she stared openly at him.

"He's no one mother." Ritsuka said coldly as he headed for his room.

"My Ritsuka never lied to me," She said suddenly as she moved forward slowly. "where's my Ritsuka? Your not him! Give him back!" she shreiked suddenly. She aimed to take a swing at him but was blocked by Soubi.

"Go pack up, Ritsuka. I will wait for you here." He said calmly making sure not to hurt her and at the same holding her arm tightly. Ritsuka did as he was told and came back out in less then twelve minutes with a luggage in his hands.

"Where are you going!?" his mother yelled out as they made there way out of the house. They slowly walked to Seimei's house silently. Soubi stopped Ritsuka as he made a move to knock on the door.

"I will protect you." he said softly in Ritsuka's ears. He pulled back and knocked on the door leaving Ritsuka to stand there dumbly.

TBC--

Well how was that. I bet your curious about the 'slate' right? Sorry but your going to have to wait till later on to find out.
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