This is written on a request. I hope you will enjoy it.

Pairing: ShizukaxKai (Light hint of Kaichi)

Time: Not specified

Kai missed his parents really badly. Since their death he hadn't had the opportunity to tell anyone about his problems and worries. He was always alone and had to act like everything was fine and nothing bothered him in the slightest. But it was all just a lie, he wasn't all right. He felt empty inside.

"Kai, so what do you say? You want to come in for tea?" asked Aichi. He walked home with Aichi, since their homes are in the same direction. He felt always happy, when he spent time with Aichi. He was in love with Aichi, he finally realized.

"I'm home!" said Aichi as he took off his shoes and told Kai to do the same. Kai had to admit that it was really a nice house Aichi lived in and since they were closer friends now, he was glad that he didn't decline his invitation.

"Welcome back, Aichi," said Shizuka Sendou, Aichi's mother. She resembled Kai's own mother so much. Her long silky hair and her kind smile.

"Mom, this is Toshiki Kai. I told you about him, remember?"

"Oh yes. It's really nice to meet you, Kai."

Shizuka stretched her hand out and Kai hesitated for a few second, since this was a little too much for him to handle. But eventually he gave in and shook hands with Mrs. Sendou. Kai felt strange, this wasn't anything he was used to.

"Come on, Kai, sit down. I'll make us some tea," said Aichi disappearing in kitchen. Kai sat down like was told and looked around the living room. Then Shizuka came in the room, bringing him and Aichi's something to eat. He held back the urge to hug her, since he missed his mother so much. He was always alone and it was really hard not to start crying as how much Shizuka reminded him of his dead mother.

"Kai, I didn't know you would come to a visit today," said Emi as she came down from her room in the 1st floor. Emi was also very sweet. He was in many ways just like her older brother and Kai respected that. Right then Aichi returned with the tea and all of them gathered around the small table in the living room. After they finished their tea and cookies, Aichi and Emi went to wash the dirty cups and plates.

The only ones in the room left were Shizuka and Kai.

"So Kai, tell me, what do your parents do for a living?"

"You see, my parents have passed away a long time ago," said Kai, not liking to bring up this kind of subject. Aichi's mom looked a little bit shocked, but regained her calmness in a short period of seconds. Kai felt hurt. This was how a happy family looked like, even though Aichi's father wasn't a part of it anymore. He felt that his eyes were slowly filled by tears and he couldn't believe he actually started sulking. Then something unexpected happened.

She embraced him.

Kai was taken off guard, but he gave in. It was like the way his mother used to hug him whenever he was hurt and cried. He felt grateful. After such a long time he finally felt the feeling of safety again. It was like reuniting with his mother once again.

"Everything will be fine, Kai. I'm sure your parents are watching over you right now."

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A/N This is my shortest story yet. I just couldn't think of anything decent. My apologies.