12. Teasing Again..

The door banged open and Mikage knew something was up, Of course he also knew something was up when he was practically tackled by Mizuki. He was smiled happily and Mikage patted his head; welcoming his almost son into the home.

Kurama walked in too, His tengu feathers flying baout making Mikage wander when he would go bald all the way; And then walked in Tomoe.

He was fuming but Mikage soon saw something.

"Tomoe, What happened to your hands?"

The teen puased but was interrupted when Kurama put his hand on Tomoe's head and sighed melodramtically.

"Mrs. Haku was at it yet again, Tomoe was the target as always.." He sighed out, his feathers flying about only to make Tomoe glare at him. The fox jerked his head away, a glare coming across his face. He stomped away annoyed only to be followed by Nanami.

Mikage sighed and plied Mizuki off of him, then he followed Tomoe to the kitchen and started to help him with his hands. The teen winced as Mikage examined the cuts.

"This is pretty bad.. " Mikage sighed and started to apply an onitment.

Tomoe hissed at the pain and Nanami nodded.

"I know, " She paused and then looked at Mikage, " Should I lick his hands? Would it help?"

Tomoe tensed and Mikage looked at her surprised. Gwen was sitting at the kitchen table and she could't help but snort in laughter at her daughters own innocence. Tomoe glared at her and stomped out of the kitchen. Nanami blinked.

"What? What did I do? Tomoee!" Nanami whined and walked after him.

Once they were gone both adults looked at each other. Then they both burst out laughing and started drinking coffee.

"SO... " Mizuki sighed out as all four teenagers sat in the living room floor eating.

Tomoe rolled his eyes, He was so tempted to tell them to get out. Why were they here anyway? It was irritating. They were inviting themselves like they did when they were younger. It was so annoying..

Kurama sighed and glnaced from Tomoe to Nanami, He smirked causlly and looked at Nanami again, " Hey, Your sock fell again.."

He elbowed Mizuki and the snake furrowed his brow as Kurama shook his head towards Tomoe. They both looked at The fox curiously.

Nanami sighed out and started to pull up her sock again like she had before. Tomoe glanced over at her, his brow arching up as if it didn't affect him.

But then again..

He shouldn't have been looking anyway...

His eyes traveled her hands movements and he blinkly. He looked away having a strange look on his face; as he was confused with himself. Kurama and Mizuki looked at each other and then at Tomoe before they both started to laugh out loud.

Nanami looked at them cofused until her ohone went off. She looked at it and smiled, "Its Kei!" she giggled and took off out of the living room.

Mizuki started to roll in the floor as Kurama whiped at imaginary tears; Tomoe looked at them confused and little ticked off.

"What?" He gorund his teeth as Mizuki caught his breath.

Kurama straightened and started to get into his, 'Big Brother position.' He smirked and leaned forward so that only the three of them could hear his words.

"At that moment, When she was fixing her socks.. Did you have a flashback of when she licked your ears?"

Tomoe suddenly stiffened, His body going rigged. He stood up, his face tinged pink as he glared hard at them.

"Get out.." He hissed and the two boys started to roll on the floor again.

"Nanami is my friend, Nothing more." Tomoe cursed and turned his back on them; his tail flicking dangerously in hate.

Kurama whiped away some more tears and them shook his head, " Yeah, But.. Your homornes sure had your eyes glued on her legs.."

Tomoe's fur bristled and he lit his fox-fire. Both teens gulped and stood up quickly. They bowed and took off out the door, leaving Tomoe to fume to himself.

The fox relaxed when they left and he sighed out, his nerves started to calm down as he made his way to his room. When he opened the door he saw Nanami sitting on his bed, talking on the phone.

Tomoe groaned and shoved her to the side, making her yelp. He was aggervated at all Kurama and Mizuki's teasing. I was annoying and his ears were aching hard against his skull. He maoned and buried his head on his pillow.

Completely unaware that kei was trying to get Nanami to do something to tick him off, ( Like always. ) Nanami snorted.

"What? No way! Why?" Nanami started to laugh, She loved ticking Tomoe off as long as they got along in the end. The girl glanced at the fox and noticed he was lying on his stomach. He was sighing softly as if he was staring to doze..

"You want me to do it now?" Nanami questioned. She got her answer and she smiled.

Nanami turned towards Tomoe and slowly reached forward, Her fingers went to graze his tail but something twitched in her line of site.

His ears..

She blinked and closed her cell phone. Nanami crawled up beside her best friend. The girl knew Tomoe always said no, but he was still in pain; plus he was asleep.

She smiled and reached forward, her fingers grazed his ears; making the fox whimper in his sleep. He turned on his back and sighed out; his eyes almost fluttering open. He yawned and drifted off again; his eyes were closed as his ears perked.

Nanami giggled and crawled even closer. In fact she was right beside him.. She grabbed both of his ears and ran her thumbs over the edges. Tomoe moaned out as his tail started to wag harshly.

The girl almost laughed; The fox was almost like he was when he was younger. He was so innocnet when he slept and he was always smiled but soon let it drop

When did Tomoe's eyes open?

She swallowed and looked at him surprised. He looked at her, his eyes growing wide; His heart started to pound as he ground his teeth together; trying to surpress a moan of pleassure.

"N-Nn.." He growled slowly letting something slip out of his mouth that she had never heard before. She swallowed as she saw his eyes.

They were slitted ferally. He narrowed his eyes and Nanami looked at him confused; Her fingers trailed through his hair and she smirked.

Anything to get him annoyed..

But then again, That wasn't happening. In fact he was looking at her intently; as if she had to tell him what she was doing.

Nanami suddenly felt guilty, even though she didn't know why. She pulled her hands away and stared at his eyes; it was an intense staring contest..

"What were you doing?" Tomoe slowly asked, His eyes narrowing in a sudden anger.

Nanami shuddered slightly and winced, " It was something that Kei told me to do... Well, Actually she wanted me to touch your tail."

Tomoe suddenly sat up, his eyes growing wide. He gasped and gripped his tail, scooting away from her in shock, " You...Didn't, Did you?" His voice cracked and Nanami shook her head.

"No, Your ears are more interesting." She smiled and Tomoe choked on his own spit. He flushed and started to stand; then he paused and looked at her annoyed. He hissed and sat back down.

"You should never do that again. Its not safe." He spat out annoyed.

"Why?" Nanami asked innocently.

Tomoe looked at her, his face distorting and then falling in an embarrassed look, " N-Nothing."

The air got quiet and Tomoe sighed out annoyed. He tried to think straight for a minute before Nanami tugged on his ear again. He blushed brightly and stood up.

But Nanami didn't let go like he wanted her too, No, Instead she held on. He looked at her, their eyes met and he gulped.

"Let go." He spat out.

"Does your ears hurt again?"

He blinked and then looked at her, What was he supossed to say? He never lied to her, but the warmth of his hand was grinding into his ear and making him self consious.

"Let go Nanami." It came out more like a plea; something Nanami wasn't used to. She let go slowly and he looked down, his heart beating harshly.

God! He hated this.. She had to know; but.. he didn't have the heart to tell her the truth. Not after all these years; Not now.

Tomoe stood up, still tired and still fighting a headache.

"Sorry.." Nanami sighed and stood up, bouncing on her feet. Tomoe looked at her and sighed.

"Your so childish."

Nanami glared at him but then smiled brightly, " Your so mean!"

The fox paused and looked at her, Kurama said that he was looking at her earlier. Was he? No.. This was his best friend since they were little. They treated each other in a goofy way, their friendship was like any friendship.

They told each other alot about each other.. It was just how they were.

Tomoe sighed and shook his head. He said he would learn more about Nanami and her harships; but.. She didn't even know his.

His were the type that sent him gasping for air at night. They made him screamout and wake up in the middle of the night. He never could sleep on nights like that. They haunted him..

' Are You okay, Kid?'

"Kid?'

"Oh god! Get the paramedics! This woman isn't moving!'

Tomeo blinked away the memory and shuttered; he didn't want to think about. It just gave him a deadly chill..

Tomeo stuffed his hands in his pockets and sighed out. He looked at his window and narrowed his eyes.

There was a man standing there with a bear bottle in hand. Tomoe narrowed his eyes.

That man...

Was Nanami's dad..

I might put another chapter up tomorrow... Hehe, AND! There MIGHT ( Quiet possibly) Have a kiss scene in it! So stay prepared! M'Hahaha!