"Haruichi," The younger Kominato turned to face his brother. "I want to let Youi-chan know." He didn't have to elaborate. It only took a few moments for Haruichi to think it over before he nodded, though a worried look remained on his face. Ryousuke could guess what was going through his mind.

Going over and squeezing Haruichi's shoulder, Ryousuke said, "I'll tell him after dinner, and then he's going to come bathe with us. Is that alright?" He waited until his brother nodded. "He'll look after you next year when I'm gone. After that, it's up to you who of the other first years you tell."

Seeing the hesitant look on the first year's face, the elder Kominato shook his head. "I want at least one person here besides the coach who knows Haruichi. It'll make me feel better. I'll know that there's another student here who can help you if something did happen."

Shifting, Haruichi nodded reluctantly. "I'll think about it."

"That's all I'm asking right now." Kissing the top of his head, he grabbed his bag. "Now come on, we're going to be late for class."

"So he thinks you're explaining everything to me right now?"

Ryousuke nodded, leaning against his bed. "I told him I'd tell you while he was helping Sawamura and Furuya study."

"There's a lost cause."

"He's expecting me to let you know everything, and then you're going to join us for a bath tonight, both to see for yourself and ask him any questions you might have." Staring at his partner, Ryousuke said seriously, "Youichi, he's afraid you're going to treat him differently after this."

"That's stupid."

"Yes, well Haruichi is an idiot in his own way."

"Relax Ryou-san," the second year said as he gripped his partner's shoulder, "Nothing gonna change." Grinning, he added, "He's like the little brother I always wanted to trade my older sister for."

The third year laughed, shaking his head. "Haruichi should be finishing up soon, so go ahead and get your things. We'll meet you in there."

Ryousuke watched him leave before beginning to gather his and his brother's bathing items. He waited for Haruichi to get back and put his things away before wrapping an arm around him and guiding him out of the room. "Ready?" He asked softly.

"As I'll ever be," the younger teen answered just as quietly. Ryousuke squeezed his brother in a one armed hug as they neared the bath.

Heading inside, they stripped out of their clothes, each tying a towel around their waists, before sliding the door to the actual bathing area open. Kuramochi looked up, rag paused in washing his left arm. His eyes went to Ryousuke first, before moving towards Haruichi. His gaze was instantly drawn to the small box protruding slightly from the pale flesh.

It was quiet for a few moments before the second year grinned. "At least now I know why Ryou-san suddenly seemed to gain a brother complex."

Ryousuke frowned, but couldn't find it in him to be too angry with his partner as he watched Haruichi's shoulder's relax. "I do not have a brother complex," he stated, smacking the short stop's head before settling down on his own seat to begin washing.

He ignored the way Kuramochi rolled his eyes at Haruichi. "Was it weird, getting that?" He motioned towards the ICD.

Haruichi nodded. "At first it was uncomfortable, and I kept poking it or moving positions because it felt strange. I'm used to it now though."

"And playing baseball doesn't do anything?"

"Tajima-sensei told me that so long as I don't slide head first or collide with anyone, I should be fine."

"Alright. Tomorrow I want a rematch. I've been practicing, so you're not going to beat me this time!"

Haruichi fully relaxed and smiled at the second year. "If you say so."

Ryousuke let out a silent sigh of relief. He was glad the short stop was here to help, and had gotten along so well with his little brother. Haruichi seemed really happy to have someone who shared his love for games, and it made the elder Kominato happy to know there was someone he could trust looking after his little brother when he couldn't.

Listening to the two talk, he waited for a slight lull in the conversation before he said, "Haruichi, I want Youi-chan to come to the next meeting with the cardiologist."

"Why?"

"Because I want Youi-chan to know who he is, so he can call if there's an emergency and I'm not around. He doesn't have to come to any others, but I want him to go at least once."

He watched Kuramochi roll his eyes once more time and whisper loudly, "Brother complex." Ryousuke felt the smack the second year received was well deserved. He did not have a brother complex. He was just worried about Haruichi.

Rinsing the soap from his body, the third year wet his hair and began lathering in the shampoo. "Are you both ready for midterms?"

Kuramochi groaned while Haruichi nodded. "I've been studying my ass off," the short stop complained, "and have had to listen to bakamura complain and whine about not getting to play."

"Eijun-kun is trying his hardest." The two seniors shook their heads, knowing that even trying his best the loud first year would probably just scrape by with passing. "I'm not sure if Satoru-kun will be alright though. He can barely stay awake during our study sessions and is always asleep in class."

Kuramochi grinned, "Oh? When did you start calling him by his first name?"

The first year flushed pink and muttered, "Eijun-kun was bragging about how I called him Eijun-kun but still called Satoru-kun as Furuya-kun."

The second year rolled his eyes. "I should have known."

"Don't worry about them," Ryousuke said, "Just make sure you're prepared for your tests. If they fail, they fail."

"Harsh Ryou-san. He's right though ototou, it's their own faults if they fail. Don't force yourself to try and beat the knowledge into them. They should have been paying attention from the start."

Haruichi smiled and shook his head. "I already know I'll pass, and I don't mind helping them study." Ryousuke shook his head but didn't bother to comment.

Fairly short chapter, but now Haruichi knows Kuramochi knows. Let me know what you thought!