Chapter 9

All of us sat in the living room. Akihiko and I snuggled together fondly while Takahiro and Manami sit our opposite. Mahiro is somewhere playing with whatever he can get his tiny little hands on. Which is adorable in it's own way, I pray though he won't break anything or hurt himself. Anyway we sit in complete silence which is quite uncomfortable. I would like to say the first word but my nerves get the better of me. In truth I'm really nervous of what Takahiro will say, what he will do when everything comes out. When the reality of how this started is in the air and we can't grasp it to hide it away again. My petite body is trembling in Akihiko's embrace, I know he can feel it and that he is concerned. Akihiko decides to end the unbearable silence and speak up.

"So Takahiro do you have anything you would like to say, ask?" Akihiko asks. I know he is nervous but he can mask his emotions to everyone so well, except me of course. I pride myself on always seeing behind his mask, as Akihiko can see behind mind.

"Why didn't you tell me about this" he gestures to both of us on the couch. "For five years?" Takahiro asks quietly, you can see the hurt in his eyes.

"Nii-chan you need to understand why we didn't tell you" I blurt out nervously looking down. Akihiko's hold on me tightens.

"Well I dont!" Takahiro getting frustrated he rises of the couch.

"That's why!" I raise my voice slightly staying in my sitting position. "You overreact, you don't listen, look at Nee-chan's eye! All you've done is caused damage when you didn't mean to!" I catch my breath after my little rant.

"Misaki.." Takahiro gasp and sits back down by Manami quietly.

" I'm sorry I didn't mean to raise my voice" I mumble and hug myself. Akihiko cups my face and his eyes widen quite a bit.

" Love, you have a fever" Akihiko says sweetly. Takahiro's eyes widen not just at the news but the tone of Akihiko's voice. "It seems all the stress has made you ill again. Let's take you upstairs and then I'll call Nowaki alright?" Akihiko continues. All I could do is nod I can feel the effects now. I'm tired all over and very hot. Leaning into Akihiko he picks me up bridal style and turns to Takahiro and Manami.

" If you don't mind I would like to care for Misaki than we can talk, is that alright? " Akihiko ask quietly, he has a feeling that I have a headache which I do.

"Of course do you need any help?" Takahiro asks rising up once more off the couch.

"No it's alright I've taken care of Misaki before, though I'll call Nowaki and ask him to come over to check Misaki." Akihiko states slowly heading for the stairs case.

"Nowaki?" Takahiro asks following slowly behind.

"Nowaki is Hiroki's boyfriend" Akihiko says and nudges open his bedroom door with his foot lightly.

"Hiro-ok-ki's?" Takahiro stutters walking up the stairs behind Akihiko. Gazing in the room he sees something that melts his heart. Akihiko strips me slowly and puts soft teddy bear pajamas on my small body. Takahiro watches as he tucks me in to bed, kisses my forehead. Then he sees Akihiko go into the bathroom and come back with a bowl of cold water, and a wash cloth. Akihiko gently wets the rag and soothingly places it on my forehead.

"Love, I will return shortly I'm going to call Nowaki and talk to Takahiro. Sleep now I'll be back soon, okay?" Akihiko asks, I nod and slowly drift to sleep. Placing a sweet kiss on my lips Akihiko leaves, keeping the door half way open so he can keep ears on me. Takahiro stops Akihiko at the door.

"Usagi" Takahiro starts, "Downstairs" is all Akihiko says as he leaves and Takahiro follows glancing back quickly at my now slumbering figure.

AKIHIKO'S POV

Once I get downstairs I go straight for the phone. I quickly dial the familiar number. Hearing Nowaki pick up I waste no time talking.

"Nowaki, I need to come over whenever you can" I say into the phone.

"Has something happened" he asks as you can hear Hiroki screaming in the background.

"Yes, Misaki has fallen ill again with a fever and I don't want it to be bad like last time" I reply in a sad tone.

"of course I'll be over in an hour" Nowaki states then promptly hangs up. Putting the phone back I go over and sit down.

"Usagi what do mean bad like last time" Takahiro asks concerned.

"Well the last time Misaki fell ill it was for weeks. One day he though he felt better and collapsed down the stairs unconscious and scared me half to death." I say holding Suzuki - chan close.

"I accept it" Takahiro blurts out.

"Takahiro - " I start but Takahiro raises his hand to stop me.

" You two really love each other I can see it. Both of you can tell me all the details when Misaki is better " Takahiro states boldly. I nod in agreement, the rest can wait until my precious Misaki is better.

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