Meh. Poisonous Lotus was updated, but not one reviewed. OTL ANYWAYS. I'm going to YOUMACON~ 3 I'm so excited!
Chapter 14: Happy Birthday!
"Happy birthday, Kamijou!~" Miyagi cheered as Akihiko popped a party popper right by the wolf's ear, causing him to jump a little.
Miyagi had sent Hiroki down the they copying room to copy papers for the next lecture. As he did that, Akihiko, Misaki, Nowaki, Shinobu, and some of Hiroki's famaly members came running into the room. Hiroki's eyes darted around the room, laying an eye on each person.
"Ohh, my baby is one year older!" a woman cried, pinching his cheeks. She had cinnamon and gray colored hair tied up in a bun, her bangs hanging over her dark brown eyes, and white wolf ears sticking out. This woman had a few wrinkles occupying her face, but not noticeable due to her make-up.
"MOM!" Hiroki snapped, his ears laying back as the said woman retreated her hand and laughed.
"Hey! She's the one who brought you into this world! Be a little grateful, you runt!" a loud voice boomed.
Hiroki's eyes narrowed at the man that was now in front of him. The black wolf's hazel colored eyes met his own, engaging in a glaring contest. His brown, almost black, colored hair was cut just above his neck, but was tied back into a short ponytail.
"Now, now! No need to get into fights!~" Mrs. Kamijou sang, pulling her husband away from Hiroki and to the corner where others where dancing to the sound of the music coming from an iPod. Snorting, Hiroki put the papers down and stomped over to Miyagi.
"You planned this, didn't you?" he growled out.
Miyagi waved his arms in front of him. "Kamijouuu! They're your family!"
"A lousy one at that!"
"Aw, don't be so mean!"
Just then, Miyagi was tugged away from the gray wolf by a golden haired boar, complaining how Miyagi isn't spending time with him.
"Happy birthday~" came Nowaki's voice.
Hiroki spun around to find his face just centimeters apart from Nowaki's. The cat had bent over slightly with his arms behind his back, hiding his present. Hiroki's cheeks tinted into a red color as he jumped away.
"Nowaki! What the hell?"
Nowaki stood up straight. "I didn't do anything. I was just wishing you a happy birthday!"
"Yeah, but you...! Face! Ugh! Never mind."
The cat's tail waved behind him excitedly. "I really do hope you like my present, Hiro-san!"
Hiroki's eye twitched. "Kamijou! You will address me as such when we are around others!"
Nowaki pouted. "Why?"
"Because 'Hiro-san' is unprofessional and will give people the wrong idea, baka!"
The cat's pout turned into a frown. Just then, Misaki came running by, then turned to hide behind Nowaki.
"Nowaki, don't let him touch me!" cried the bear.
"Misaki, come over here," Akihiko sighed, walking up to the raven haired cat.
"No! You're going to molest me again, you pervert!"
"I only bit your ear, that's not so bad."
Misaki narrowed his eyes at the calm looking rabbit.
"Hey, let's cut the cake!~" Mrs. Kamijou yelled, then walked over the the desk to open a box.
It was a chocolate cake with chocolate icing. White, swirled frosting decorated the edges of the cake with dotes of chocolate covering the top. In white writing was "Happy Birthday, Hiroki!" The white wolf smiled down at the cake and put in a few candles before lighting them. Mr. Kamijou shut off the lights, letting the faint glow of the candles light part of the room. Miyagi and Akihiko pushed Hiroki over to the cake, Nowaki and Misaki following behind them. As Hiroki stood in front of the cake, Shinobu wrapped his arms around one of Miyagi's, making him groan softly. Akihiko put and arm around Misaki's shoulders. Not wanting to make a fuss, the said bear tried to shrug off the arm.
The gestures didn't go unnoticed by Nowaki. He felt a small, painful throb in his his heart. Nowaki looked down and put his hand over his chest, as if trying to calm it. Then, everyone started to sing. Hiroki's eyes looked around shyly. His ears flattened slightly while his tail curled. Once the song was over, he quickly blew out the candles, causing everyone to clap.
"Did you make a wish, Hiro-chan?"
Hiroki growled as the lights came back on. "Yes. Will you leave me alone now?"
Mrs. Kamijou gasped dramatically. "How rude! After all the things I've done for you!"
Hiroki rolled his eyes and cut the cake. Once everyone got their share, they went off and chatted with eachother. Nowaki chuckled to himself as Akihiko tried to feed the very uncooperative Misaki. Shinobu was also trying to do the same with Miyagi, but instantly got turned down. Nowaki's eyes drifted back to Hiroki, who was sitting at the desk, his eyes closed while eating. Slowly, Nowaki made his way over and knelt down so he was about the same height.
"What are you thinking about?" Nowaki asked, snapping Hiroki out of his train of thought.
"Nothing," he grunted.
Nowaki tilted his head slightly. Blue eyes glanced at Misaki and Akihiko before looking at his plate. He cut a small piece and held it up to Hiroki.
"Here!~" Nowaki laughed as he grinned.
Hiroki blushed and smacked the fork out of Nowaki's hand. Then, he grabbed what was close to him, being the papers, and proceeded to hit Nowaki's head with them with little effect.
"Baka, baka, baka!"
Nowaki laughed, and pulled himself away from the other, "Gomen, gomen!~"
After a presents being opened a while later, the family and friends took their leave, leaving Nowaki and Hiroki.
"Why aren't you leaving?" Hiroki asked, throwing away the last of the plates.
Nowaki held out a rectangle box wrapped in green paper, "I forgot to give this to you..."
Hiroki looked the the present, then back at Nowaki before taking the small box. Nowaki waited patiently, his tail waving around happily. When Hiroki opened his present, his face turned red while his ears fell back.
"What the hell is this?" Hiroki yelled, holding out a blue collar with a shiny, silver, bone looking tag that said, 'Hiro-san.'
The younger of the two just grinned. "I thought I should mark you, so no one would take you!"
Hiroki threw the box at the cat and stomped out of the room with Nowaki in hot on his heels.