Makoto was laying down on his bed. He used one of his hands to cover his mouth and the other arm to help his sit up.
"Minoru! What are you doing!?" Makoto yelled in surprise. It was more than just surprised, he was shock. He knew Minoru would never force him to a kiss. Maybe that's why he pushed Minoru away and ended up falling on his bed. Minoru tilted his head.
"What do you mean?" he asked causally. As if it never happened.
"What do you think I mean!?" Makoto yelled as he sat up straight. His cheeks were burning, he cold feel the blood go to the spot. Minoru let out a long sigh. He raised his hand to pinch the bridge of his nose.
"Really Makoto. I thought by now you would remember."
"I don't remember every little thing like you genie's do." Makoto said defensively.
Minoru shook his head. "It was just a marking."
"A marking…?"
Minoru glanced out the window. "Hm…how can I explain?" He looked back to Makoto. "Its like an animal leaving its scent on another animal. To claim its territory. That was the other genie's around won't try to do anything to you. Its just something we all have to do to our assignments. I don't think you'll like it if I left you a hickey instead." he said with a small playful voice.
Makoto shook his head. "Ah well, next time a warning would be nice Minoru." He could still feel the blush on his cheeks. He inhaled deeply and let out a long sigh. He could feel the blush starting to disappear now. "Well now what?" he asked.
"Hmm?" Minoru brought an ice pack to his lips.
"Where do you get those?" Makoto asked without thinking.
"Get what?"
"The ice packs. Those are out of stores now. I don't think they would sell them anymore." Makoto stood up when Minoru handed him the ice pack. He looked up at Minoru. He nodded. Makoto brought it to his lips and squeezed the plastic package. It was lemon flavored. Makoto closed his eyes and squeezed once more. Minoru laughed softly.
"Looks like you don't mind the cold."
Makoto shook his head and squeezed it once more. It tasted better than it usually does. The sweet flavor tingled his mouth and the side walls of his cheeks. It burned his throat with the sweetness. The coldness made the flavor even better. Makoto opened his eyes when he finished the pack. Minoru took it from him and closed his hand into a tight fist. When his hand reopened the ice pack was gone.
"Genie thing?" Makoto stated.
Minoru nodded, "I wouldn't want to bore with the details."
"But what about the icepacks? Where do you get them?"
Minoru only looked at him for awhile. Makoto understood.
"Genie thing?" he asked.
Minoru nodded. "Its simple magic Makoto. Doesn't take much effort."
Makoto nodded. Of course. Genie's have the ability to transport any item through a small magic opening. Apparently it was the basics, but Minoru once tried to explain it him, but it made no sense. Minoru looked around the room. His eyes darting to every bump on the wall, every crack on the ceiling, every stitch pattern on the rug and carpet.
"Can I help you?" Makoto asked, he was feeling a little rude, not being a good host an all.
Minoru lifted one finger and gently pushed Makoto back on the bed. "You might want to call Akane right now. She's getting a bit worried."
Makoto opened his mouth to ask about it but he soon felt a small object sitting on his lap. He looked down and saw the same design that Minoru has on his shirt. He gently cupped the small black phone in his hands. He watched the small screen. He was fascinated. The musical note was a dark purple color. The fire base was a light color of blue, it faded into a purple color at the tip of the fire. Makoto tried to flip the phone open, until he heard Minoru's low chuckle. He turned the cell phone to the side and tried to slide it open. It worked. Makoto gasped when he saw the flame suddenly extinguish. He was in a trance, sliding the phone open then to a close. He kept doing it until Minoru spoke. "Akane, remember?"
Makoto smiled, "Right…" He slowly dialed her number and brought the phone to his ear. "Hey Akane…"
Minoru looked away when he heard Akane's voice over the phone. Makoto's room is the same when he was last here. Minoru looked up, the ceiling was different. It used to be black, with the night sky painted on it. It was replaced by the simple white color. Minoru tilted his head. Did Makoto wish for a night sky? Is that reason why its gone now? Or Did Takashi simply didn't want it to be here anymore? Minoru looked away from the ceiling. He looked at the plush doll sitting on the bookcase.
Takashi's parting gift.
Minoru looked at Makoto when he heard the call had ended. Makoto looked at him and smiled. "She's not worried. Well, not anymore."
Minoru nodded. His gaze never left Makoto's eyes. Makoto looked down at the phone. "Thanks for the cell Minoru."
He didn't reply.
Makoto raised his head a bit. He gasped when he felt Minoru's hand stroke his cheek. "Minoru, what are you…?"
Minoru bent down to become eye level with him.
"Makoto," he spoke gently, "Its alright to cry."