41. You Look Like Her!

( If you see this Chapter? Read the One-Shot I did for Twisting Friendship before you proceed! Thank you! XD )

Tomoe turned the page in his book and sighed. He was tire but anybody would be if they had to clean the house in one day. Plus the house was rather large and Mikage had went to the supermart with Gwen. Tomoe ground his teeth..

Why was it that the man would always leave the house and him alone? Tomoe rolled his teeth as he closed his book and yawned; It was one of those days that didn't make sense.. There was also the fact that Kurama was taking him, Nanami and Mizuki to a party.

A party which Mikage didn't know about..

Tomoe chewed his nail as an uneasy feeling went to the pit of his stomach; he had never been to a party before but Kurama said it should be a good one. His ears flattened; he wasn't god at talking to people or anything like that but he was going anyway..

Not that he wanted to.

The fox rolled off his bed and looked around for something to wear; nothing seemed to please him so he put on a t-shirt and then pulled on his grey jacket. It covered his healed wrists and he also decided on black converse. He tied the laces and then ran down stairs to see Nanami wearing a little get up.

She was rocking back and forth on her heels and Tomoe arched his brow at her modest and yet childish outfit. A little red fluffy shirt with to the knee jeans like shorts. She wore black flats and in a way it reminded him of when he first ever met her. He sighed as Nanami looked at him and smiled.

" Kurama is here, Slowpoke!" She stuck out her tongue and Tomoe found himself adverting his eyes away from Nanami's mouth. Crap, He didn't feel well for some reason. The girl ran out to the car and hopped into the backseat with Tomoe.

Kurama smiled, " Hey guys! Ready to party?"

Nanami giggled and nodded but again Tomoe felt something sink into his stomach like deadweight. Something wasn't right.. in fact it was makin ghim feel sick. He swallowed and then looked around before Kurama looked at them through the mirror.

"I want you on one side and Nanami on the other. I don't want any make-out sessions going on." He fake gagged as Tomoe glared and bared his teeth. Nanami rolled her eyes and stared out the window..

The fox sunk down in the seat and watched the scenery pass bye; he winced.. He felt sick to the stomach.. And he didn't know why.

Banging music and teens. Thats all he saw and it made him want to leave. Right then and there.. Tomoe winced as they walked into the rather large house and almost got tackled. The parents weren't home.. it was obvious..

The fox felt uneasy seep into him and he watched people run around and dance in dirty ways. He gagged slightly as Kurama frowned. This wasn't the type of party he was told it was going to be. He narrowed his eye and saw Tomoe tense up. Even Nanami looked dumbstruck.

Tomoe looked around and almost everywhere you looked you saw Teens kissing like maniacs and trading spit with each other. It would have grossed him out if it didn't remind him of some of his own kisses with Nanami..

So thats what it looked like when he and Nanami did that.

His ears flattened as he looked down at the tile; hoping not to see anything else. Nanami did the same and Kurama felt guilty. He should have looked up how this was really going to be... Even Mizuki was freaking out. Some girls were trying to flirt with him and they weren't being bashful.

Tomoe stayed away from the women that tried to come to him; he wasn't even going to get invovled. Thats when the guy that was running the party handed All them red cups and welcomed them.

The fox felt his body stiffen as he smelt whatever was in the cup. It was strong and Kurama gagged. Vodca... What the-? Kurama shook his head and then looked at Tomoe. He looked mortified as he placed the cup down and yanked the other cup from Nanami. She blinked in shock as Tomoe poured it into a nearbye plant.

" That stuff.." Tomoe glared and hissed, " Its only a drink of missery."

Kurama and Mizuki winced; they knew how Tomoe felt about alcohol. He hated it with his whole heart; the only one that didn't know this fact was Nanami.
Then it happened...

A group of girls ran bye and Tomoe gagged when he got drenched in the alcohol. He started to gag since it soaked his shirt. He blinked and then ground his teeth..

Nanami saw that Tomoe was completely soaked and then grabbed his hand. The fox looked at her surprised, as did Kurama and Mizuki. Kurama looked at Mizuki shocked as she started to pull him upstairs. The fox froze and almost dug his heels into the ground as she dragged him up the stairs.

Whast was embarrassing was the woops from a few people he didn't even know. It wasn't like that! Tomoe closed his eyes in embarrassment as Nanami pushed him into a bathroom. The fox fell in and he heard the lock click.

His eyes grew wide as he slowly turned to look at Nanami. The girl suddenly shoved him behind the changing matter..

" Take your jacket off.." She muttered rather quickly.

Tomoe blinked but slowly unzipped in and handed it over. he heard water run a little after and sounds and splashing and sqeezing. Then a wet jacket was throw at his head and he blinked..

"Its soaked." He moaned and dragged a hand through his hair.

" Its better then smelling like a bar." She spat out in a quick tone, it sounded irritated and Tomoe sighed loud enouth for her to hear,

" Sorry, I didn't know it was type of party." He muttered quietly. The girl sighed slightly and paused before she peeked around the changing mat.

" Are you dressed yet?" She whispered slightly and Tomoe blushed slightly. He wasn't even thinking about it; but it was probably a good idea to put his shirt back on. He slipped it on right before she peeked around and he looked at her with wide eyes,

They stared at each other slightly and Tomoe stopped himself from leaning in and doing something stupid. He flsuhed slightly and looked away at the awkward presence. Nanami looked at him and he suddenly felt a hand on his face, He froze but he wasn't going to stop her...

Her hand started to slip his ear and he snuggled her hand posseively.. He sighed as his breathed hitched; Tomoe started to bring himself closer to her until the bathroom door was pounded on.

" HURRY UP!" A girl screeched and it sounded like she had to throw up to liquior she had consumed. Tomoe stepped away from Nanami and Grabbed his jacket. He pulled it on; even though it was wet and quickly looked away from the girl in a cute dress.

The fox chewed his lip and quickly unlocked the door; he pulled it open and sent a harsh glare to a gaping girl. She looked at him and then Nanami. She blushed and Tomoe gulped down his embarrassment.

"Excuse us.." He uttered and pushed past the girl; she seemed to remember why she needed the bathroom and rushed in.

Tomoe walked down the stairs and blinked when he saw Kurama and Mizuki looking at him; He glared.. If they were thinking what the others were thinking? He was going to be ticked..

" Nanami-chan washed your jacket!" Mizuki smiled and Tomoe relaxed; thank god he was observant. Kurama chuckled then held up his car keys.

" Lets go see a movie instead, Meh?"

Nanami followed Tomoe and looked at the crow before nodding and smiling brightly. It didn't surprise Tomoe when she started to ramble on and on about a movie she wanted to see. The fox was honestly happy that this party didn't have anybody from their school. He relaxed at this as they all walked out of the house.

Thank god.. Tomoe knew he felt uneasy.. But then again. That feeling was still there.. And it was turning his stomach and making him sick. He wondered why he felt so uneasy...

Tomoe gagged," I can still smell it.."

Nanami sighed," Sorry but it was a strong liquior."

The fox moaned in annoyance as the smell made his stomach in pain and disgust. It brought back memories that made him sick to the stomach. He choked a bit and tried to push the smell back. It amazed him they got into the movie with him smelling like high grade vodca.

The fox winced, The scent was horrible and it stung his nose. He was constantly rubbing at his face but the smell wouldn't go away; plus there was the fact that he still had a uneasy feeling.

Now they were going home and when they pulled up? Tomoe's uneasy feeling was confirmed. His father was standing outside with a look that could kill. He blinked in confusion but then remembered something.

His father had no clue he was going out tonight.. He chewed his lip and looked at the clock on the radio in the car. His eyes grew wide when he saw a bright one thirty in the morning gleeming back at him.

Oh Crap...

As soon as the car stopped Tomoe climbed out and Nanami skipped ahead of him. She nodded at Mikage before going inside and going to her room; but Tomoe? He stood there in the walkway as his father glared. He swallowed at his ticked look and he slowly edged forward.

Mikage walked into the house and then stopped at the couch, he turned and looked at Tomoe.

" Do you know what time it is?" He said calmy but almost evilly. Tomoe swallowed as his ears flattened.

" Yes, But that can be explained.."
The father suddenly snapped.. How could his son explain this!? First the cutting, now he was being rebelious and leaving the house until one in the morning? No! This was not going to start happening; not of Mikage's watch.

He tapped his foot and glared as Tomoe opened his mouth to explain; The god held up a hand and then froze. Tomoe smelled like...

His heart nearly stopped and he looked at Tomoe in shock, " Why do you smell like alcohol?" His voice rang with shock and Tomoe looked at him innocently.

" That? Kurama took us to a party and someone spilled some on me-"

"You guys went where!?" Mikage spat out quickly and then glared at Tomoe in shock and pain, " WHAT ELSE DID YOU DO!?"

Tomoe blinked and then looked at him annoyed, " We went to the movies when we found out the party was a total R rated thing!" He screamed in hurt. How could his father say something like that?! He coudln't believe it! Tomoe had morals for the love of everything!

Mikage glared, " A movie that lasted till one in the morning? You think I believe that?!" He raised his voice and shook his head, " What did you do huh?" He spat out, " Who did you sleep with?! I HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW!" He swore making Tomoe look at him with an open mouth. The father knew that once a teen walked in at one in the morning; smelling like vodca? Then he

A. Lost his purtity with a female,

Or

B. Did something illegal.

Tomoe shook his head back and forth and his pale face tinged pink, " NO ONE! I didn't mess around with anyone!" He was shocked and that uneasy feeling was growing fast. He felt sick now; How could his father blame him for something like this? He was the one that was never home! Now Tomoe was late for one time and he was getting jumped on?

" Then explain why you weren't home in time!" Mikage spat out.

Thats when Tomoe snapped," WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS GONE!?" He spat out his counter attack and gave his father a face that showed his heart. That showed that he really wanted to know the truth. He wanted to know why!

But then again.. He wasn't expecting his father to look at him and spit out the worst thing he had ever heard...

" Don't look at me!" He seethed, " YOU LIKE JUST LIKE HER AND IT MAKES ME SICK!"

Tomoe blinked; his chest stopped moving and he blinked in shock. Mikage glared at him.. Tomoe didn't need someone to eplain that to him; There was only one woman he looked like and that was his mother.. His mom... He looked like her and it made his father sick with him?

He choked, without meaning too. His breath failed and his his heart felt like it was stabbed through. It hurt so much.. It really did. To think that everyday his father looked at him.. He only grieved him. Tears welled up in his eyes and Tomoe started to choke up..

He felt pain go through his body and to be truthful? He wnated to feel all the pain in the world right now.. All the phsyical that is.. Tomoe removed his rubber band and then threw it across the room at Mikage's head. It bounced off the gods surprised shoulder and Tomoe straightened his back..

" If I sicken you then why am I hear?" He spat out in pain, " You know what!?"

Mikage looked at him with wide, regret filled eyes.

Then Tomoe said something that scared the crap out of Mikage; it made his heart stop and Tomoe clenched his fists and narrowed his eyes. He said it and then ran out the door.. But his words? They hung in the air; making the god go pale... It made him wonder why eveything was liek this.

He loved his son so much and yet everything was crumbling. Why couldn't he just believe his son? Why did he have to say such horrible things to him? Was if because he was afraid of his son's safetly? Even if it was it didn't help.. Because...

What Tomoe said? Was piosion to his heart, it was this..

" I will die with what you said! It will hang over your head!" He screamed this with pain, his voice had cracked and Mikage felt his chest zap with pain..

'No.. god no.. Please don't let Tomoe do something lie that! Anything but that! Mikage would do anything; if he lost his little boy he would die! Tomoe was the only thing he had left! Mikage whimpered in pain as he grabbed his car keys and rushed towards the door..

'He had to get to him; before it was too late.'