Chapter 16: Bonding

Ezra slept well, but it was easy now. Most people may complain about a hide-a-bed that it is uncomfortable, but Ezra found it extremely comfortable, because he was actually sleeping on a mattress. It was also easier for him to relax into a deep sleep, because he didn't have to worry about waking up in the rain, snow or due to somebody disturbing his 'home.' But that didn't stop him from waking up the moment Kanan left his bedroom.

Ezra shot up when Kanan left his room.

"Sorry," Kanan said, knowing it was him who woke the kid up.

"It's fine." Ezra said. "It's not your fault."

"I thought I was being quite enough," Kanan said walking over to Ezra's bed.

"I'm sure that would be quite enough to not wake up a normal person, but on the streets, you got to sleep with one eye and both ears open." Ezra said. "I know I'm not on the street any more, but it's going to take some getting used to."

"All right," Kanan said, "Let's get the bed put away and get some breakfast."

"Okay." Ezra said.

Together they folded the mattress back into the coach.

"What do you want for breakfast?" Kanan asked.

"Something I won't mess up." Ezra said

Kanan smiled and let out a small laugh.

"Do you like French Toast?" Kanan said.

"I'm not picky," Ezra said.

"Alright, and there is neither backing soda or powder in this." Kanan said.

Ezra rolled his eyes.

Ezra helped Kanan make breakfast, and luckily, nothing went wrong, unless you count Kanan burning half the pieces of toast.

"Well, at least it's not my fault this time." Ezra said.

"Are you always this cheeky?" Kanan asked, as he threw another burnt piece of French Toast away.

Ezra shrugged, "Not really sure. Guess it depends."

"Depends on what?" Kanan asked.

"The person I guess." Ezra shrugged. "Like I know you aren't going to do anything about it."

"Well let's just eat." Kanan said.

"The pieces you didn't burn right?" Ezra asked.

"Hey, watch it kid." Kanan warned.

As they ate Kanan brought up the topic he knew probably wasn't going to over well.

"I scheduled another appointment for you today." Kanan said.

"Where?" Ezra questioned warily.

"The doctor's office." Kanan said. "You are eight years overdue for a checkup and probably several vaccines."

"Shots?" Ezra guessed.

"Yes," Kanan said.

"I don't like needles." Ezra said, looking back down at his toast.

"I'm sorry kid, but it's what's best for you." Kanan said. "If it helps any, I'll be right there."

Ezra sighed, "There's no fighting this is there?"

"No." Kanan said.

"When is it?" Ezra asked.

"After lunch," Kanan said.

"What are we going to do until then?" Ezra asked.

"We could just hang out around here, maybe watch some movies." Kanan suggested.

"I haven't watched any movies in a long time." Ezra said.

"Then there is a lot you're missing out on." Kanan smiled.

"Sounds okay to me." Ezra shrugged and took another bite of one of the good pieces of French Toast.

"It's settled then, movie day until lunch." Kanan said.

Ezra smiled, he liked the idea of just being able to relax and not worry about getting chased off by people who just didn't understand.

Soon the two finished their breakfast and washed the dishes before heading over to the couch.

"What should we watch?" Kanan asked.

"I don't know," Ezra shrugged and sat down on the couch.

"How about we watch some of my favorites?" Kanan suggested.

"If you say their good." Ezra said. "May I ask what they are?"

"Studio Ghibli. It's a Japanese animation company." Kanan said.

"I don't speak Japanese." Ezra said.

Kanan laughed, "Neither do I kid, but they have versions with English voices."

"Oh," Ezra said, feeling rather foolish.

"How about we start with one of my favorites, 'Spirited Away,'?" Kanan asked.

"Whatever you say." Ezra shrugged as Kanan started the movie up.

Kanan started the movie and joined Ezra on the couch.

Ezra watched the movie and saw why Kanan liked it. The animation was really amazing and the story concept even just half an hour in was cool.

Kanan glanced over at Ezra about forty minutes and almost laughed at the look on his charge's face. Ezra was completely engrossed in the movie.

"That guy, Haku, he is like bi-polar or something." Ezra commented. "He's cold against her one moment then the next he is her like her best friend. What's with that?"

Kanan let out an amused chuckle, "Just watch the movie."

"Sh," Ezra demanded.

Kanan raised an eyebrow before shaking his head and returned to watching the movie.

Kanan looked over at Ezra during the scene when Chirio, the main girl, was trying to get a bath token from the rude foreman and saw the teen wore a scowl.

"What?" Kanan asked.

"They are all so mean to her." Ezra said.

"Yeah," Kanan agreed.

"Like they were to me." Ezra muttered.

"But watch what happens next." Kanan told the kid.

On the screen the girl got a token from a nice spirit.

"Not everyone is the same." Kanan said.

Ezra grew a small smile, "Like you," he leaned into Kanan.

Kanan smiled, Ezra was slowly growing to trust him enough to show it physically.

Soon enough the movie finished.

"Well, what do you think?" Kanan asked.

"I liked it." Ezra said. "Can we watch another?"

"Of course." Kanan said. "Another Studio Ghibli film coming right up."

They watched two more movies.

"Well, it's about lunch time." Kanan said, "How about I whip us up something."

"Sounds good." Ezra smiled.

Ezra looked on the side table by the couch and saw the book they were reading yesterday. He shrugged and picked it up and continued to read.

About twenty minutes later Kanan came back with two plates. On the two plates was a pile of chips and something that vaguely looked like chicken tenders but were far too skinny. This made Ezra vaguely suspicious.

"What's this Kanan?" Ezra asked.

"Fish sticks," Kanan said, taking a bite of one of his.

'That's what I was afraid of.' Ezra thought, biting his lip.

"Something wrong?" Kanan asked. He was confused, the kid wasn't picky so why would he not at least try the fish.

"I have a seafood allergy." Ezra said.

Kanan was shocked. "How bad?"

"My throat will close up." Ezra said. "I had epi-pens when I was younger."

"I thought you hated needles?" Kanan said with a small smile, trying to break the tension.

"Well if I need one, I would be a little too busy trying to breathe to be scared of the needle." Ezra remarked.

"Okay," Kanan said. "I'll get you something else. Any other allergies I should know about?"

"No." Ezra said.

"You probably don't have any epi-pens do you?" Kanan said from the kitchen as he made Ezra a sandwich instead.

"No," Ezra said.

"I'll mention it to the doctor while we're there. They can probably do something about it." Kanan said.

"The epi-pens or the allergy?" Ezra asked.

"The epi-pens," Kanan said, bringing over Ezra's sandwich.

"Sorry," Ezra said.

"What for?" Kanan asked. "Having an allergy? It's not your fault. If anything I should have asked if you had any type of allergy."

"It's not your fault either." Ezra said, taking a bite of the sandwich. "What kind of sandwich is this?"

"Classic Peanut Butter and Jelly." Kanan answered.

"It's good." Ezra said, taking another bite.

"Good thing you aren't allergic to peanuts to." Kanan said.

"Well yeah, considering I ate peanut butter quite a bit on the streets." Ezra said. "I would probably be dead by now if I had a peanut allergy to."

"Okay, Debbie Downer, just finish your lunch so we can get to your appointment." Kanan said with a serious attitude.

"Okay Sergeant Serious." Ezra rolled his eyes and continued to eat his sandwich.

Kanan wanted to retort but he couldn't come up with a response. The kid won this round.

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