I appeared yet again – for a short time

From wiki, Kai's birthday is 2nd August. So happy belated birthday kai!!

I know this is not that good, but I'm targetting for 10 reviews! (since this is the 10th story and it was Kai's b'day..) PLZ PLZ PLZ REVIEW!! hahahaha... i'm crazy now people!!

Bits of Thought

Birthday

"What about this, mommy?"

"I don't think your dad would like a tie, dear." Hilary shook her head slowly.

The 4 year-old looked down at the box he's holding, and he ran back to the place he got it in the first place. Hilary eyed her son; Gou gave the box back to the woman working there and gave a small bow. He ran back to his mother and Hilary saw the woman put the box back, while commenting on how cute Gou was. When Gou finally reached her, she smiled and grabbed her son's hand, "Come on, let's look for something else."

Gou nodded eagerly. It was his first time trying to find a present, and that present was meant for his dad. His bright ruby eyes wandered around the huge shopping mall, eyeing everything that took hold of his attention.

Hilary's mind on the hand was racing hard. Kai's birthday was just around the corner and she was currently out of ideas on what to buy him this year. Sure, he wouldn't ask for anything and even if she gave him something so insignificant, he would always smile softly and gave a small kiss at her cheek; his ways of saying thank you – one of the little things she found out about him ever since they decided to be together.

The hustle and bustle of all the people trying to get what they wanted resulted to the mother and son retreating to the nearest bench. Hilary gave a deep sigh, her ruby orbs concentrated on the items displayed all around her. Gou in contrast was licking his ice-cream quite happily beside his mother, his feet dangling back and forth. The little boy then turned towards the troubled face of his mother, "Mommy are you 'kay?"

A small smile came from Hilary, "Yes dear, I'm fine" she remarked, wiping her son's messy mouth made by the ice-cream. "I just have no idea what to give your father this year"

Gou blinked, looking at his mother while still licking his vanilla flavoured ice-cream. "Why don't you ask dad?"

Hilary looked at her son. Of course Kai never asked for something particular, but maybe because she never asked him. Her husband had always been so secretive, and maybe a little digging would make him open up a little bit. She decided to follow her son's advice, so they stopped the shopping plan and headed straight back home.

It was later that evening, when Hilary was cooking for dinner that Gou came to her with a question. His face showed some hint of boredom, probably tired from waiting for his father to come home.

"Mommy?"

Hilary turned away from the kitchen sink looking at her son, "What is it, honey?"

Gou struggled to have a seat behind the kitchen counter, and rested his chin on the marble surface. "Are we doing a party for dad?"

"I'm not sure; he's not actually a party type… "Hilary pondered, she remembered his shock expression last year, and she knew he was not quite keen of the idea, even though all the Bladebreakers were there to brighten the day. Last year's party was the only party Hilary knew of, since for the years before, he was never home during his birthdays because of his business trips.

"But I like parties…" Gou whined.

A low slam was suddenly heard from the direction of the living room, and Gou quickly jumped from his seat. He ran as fast as his little legs could to greet his father. Hilary shouted a "Welcome Back' from the kitchen, and seconds later Kai appeared into the kitchen, with Gou in his arms.

"Hey," he greeted, while loosening his tie.

Hilary smiled, and she took some juice from the refrigerator to serve to her husband. Gou who was now sitting on his father's lap tried to reach for the glass of juice, which Kai handed to him. "So, how was today?" Kai asked, both to his son and wife.

Gou blurted excitedly about his trip, explaining all the things he saw and also not to forget the ice-cream. Both Hilary and Kai couldn't help themselves from a small chuckle by their son's enthusiasm. Gou sounded like he would never stop but he did however when he asked Kai about the present, "Dad, what would you like for you birthday?"

The question took Kai by surprise, "Well, I don't really want anything…"

Gou pouted, "You must've wanted something…" he crossed his hands, which reminded Hilary of the man in front of her.

Kai gave a long pause. He switched his vision from his son to Hilary. "I don't want anymore parties, that I'm sure…" he stated, almost in a warning tone. Hilary laughed in a sheepish kind of way while Gou shouted a long 'awww….'

The blue-haired man sighed deeply. There was another pause. "What about a nice evening out? Just the three of us" he suddenly suggested.

Both Hilary and Gou exchanged a half-surprise look.

"I just think that I've been so busy lately that I haven't spent much time with both of you." Kai continued. "I'll be home early that day, and we can go out for some dinner or something" he took a sip of the orange juice.

Gou cheered; it has been a while since they all eat together outside. Hilary looked over at her husband; a soft smile lined across his fair face. She smiled in reply; the problem solved – although she was still going to look for a present anyway.

Kai somehow realized that Hilary was still stubborn in the whole present's thing. But he didn't bother about it though.

Because all he ever wanted was to be with his family.

Fin.

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