Chapter Twenty-One

He was all snuggly and warm that he didn't want to move; but he needed to pee! Desperately needed too…but it was all too warm here. Mumbling to himself, he opened his eyes and stared face-first into a bare chest. Grinning slightly, he tried wiggling out the grip of the person only to be pulled closer.

Groaning, he poked at the person's chest. "Kaito… I need to pee. Let go of me."

Shion mumbled back, but didn't let go.

"Kaito! I need to pee. You don't want me to wet the bed!"

Another mumble. A groan. The arms around him slowly gave way. Wiggling out, Len particularly had to crawl over Shion to get from the bed to the door. It took a few efforts after stumbling over discarded clothing, controllers and other discarded items they'd left around after their night in. It was too dark to see what else was on the floor; he just hoped he didn't step on any discs!

The trip to the bathroom was a struggle considering he didn't know where the light switch was. It probably took longer than it should have to go toilet. By the time he got back, he could just tell that Shion had decided to spread out all over the bed.

He wandered over and stopped at the bed and begun to poke at Shion on the cheek. "Kaito! Move! I can't get back into-eek!"

Suddenly, the air from his lung was gone. In one swift, sudden movement Shion had reached out, grabbed Len's arm and pulled him on top of him. It took Len a moment to catch his breath. "…Len…welcome…back," Shion mumbled between yawns. "It…was cold…without you."

Sitting up, Len looked down at Shion who was either half-asleep… or well and truly out of it. It was hard to tell, it was too dark. Was there somewhere between half asleep and asleep? Maybe it would be better to describe Shion as "almost asleep", rather than asleep. Then again… "I had to pee."

"I know…" Shion yawned. "Len…?"

"What?"

Shion muttered something, but Len didn't catch what it was. Shion was fast asleep now. Smiling, Len rolled next to him and snuggled up. There was still a few hours left before morning, and he was planning to enjoy every minute of sleep he was going to get.

"Where were you yesterday?"

Len jumped at the voice before turning around to find Aiko-san walking up beside him. He'd decided to leave early for school so he could catch up on the work he missed out yesterday… after sleeping in. Not that he was the only one who didn't show up. Embarrassed, Len looked away. "I…stayed over senpai's place."

"Wait…you stayed at Kaito's place? Woah, what happened?! Did you two fix things?" She asked curiously. He knew she wasn't being nosy for any other reason than to make sure he was ok. Of course, why wouldn't he be? Then again…

"Well… I guess we did. I mean, I stayed over there after all…" Len felt his voice trailing. "I told him about…you know." He didn't particularly want to say it out loud since they were surrounded by other students walking to school. "I guess… I felt it was time to tell him."

"Len…" Aiko-san looked unsure for a moment. "And…he was ok with it?"

"He said he was…and he seemed fine with it. After all, I stayed the night and had dinner and watched movies…he wouldn't have invited me to stay if he wasn't right?"

"I suppose not," Aiko-san agreed. "Kaito isn't that kind of person after all. I bet Rin had a blast staying with Kamui-senpai, right?"

Len smiled. "She did." Then, he sighed. "Aiko…I'm still scared you know. Of people finding out. It's one thing having both you, Hibiki and senpai knowing…but what would happen if everyone in class knew."

"Well, the status quo is forever changing, Len. The future is uncertain. Besides, it's none of their business. If you don't want others to know, then why the hell should you tell them? You are your own individual person. You have every right to keep it as a secret."

Biting his lip, Len nodded. "I suppose…but what about your brother. He…he's told people, right?"

"You are both different people. No one expects you to be like him. I certainly don't."

"Aiko…"

"Good morning!" Hibiki's overly cheerful voice interrupted them. "Today is a lovely do for snooping. So…what happened between you and Shion?" He winked at Len as he came up beside them.

"Hibiki…you're early?" Len countered, changing the subject. "Since when do you come to school this early?"

"Ouch," Hibiki scoffed. "Because I had a feeling you'd need maths help this morning; since, you know, you didn't show up yesterday."

Right, he had told Hibiki they'd do maths yesterday…Oh well. "Sorry…" Len replied meekly.

"It's fine. No harm done," Hibiki grinned. "So…what happened?"

"About what?"

"You know, Shion and you."

"They made up," Aiko-san said, cutting in before Len had a chance. "So everything is good."

"Well, that I guessed. What I'm talking about is-"

"Ahhhh!" Len slammed his hand over Hibiki's mouth. "We don't have time for this! I have homework to do!" And with that, Len bolted away.

"Good morning," Ryunnosuke joined Aiko and Hibiki on the walk to school. They seemed bothered by something. "Did something happen?"

"Oh, good morning Ryu," Aiko greeted him with a smile. "It's nothing. Baka-ekey just upset Len."

"I did not!" Hibiki complained. "Ne~! Ryu, did you here the news?"

"What news?"

"Len and Kaito are finally dating!"

Aiko growled at him. However, Ryunnosuke shrugged it off. "I guessed it was going to happen sooner or later."

"What happen sooner or later?"

"Kaito! Good morning!" Aiko smiled as Kaito came around the corner just ahead of them. "We heard! I'm glad things are good between you and Len!"

"Oh, did you see him this morning?"

"He was here…he ran off though. Something about homework," Hibiki smiled.

"We should hurry along too. Otherwise Len is going to struggle through his maths homework."