Nobuaki POV.

Seven years ago...

Clack!

The sound of glasses shattered across the floor. I turned around to see the source then sighed. "Mom, are you okay?"

"Oh! Ahahaha, yes I'm fine, mommy just slipped and dropped the tray." My mother answered looking troubled.

"You're such a klutz mom; you could've asked a maid to do the work." I said then mom teared up.

"Aaah! Mom is sad; my little Aki is bullying me!" My crybaby mother started to sob loudly.

"Oi boy, that's not a way to treat your mother." I turned around to see none other than Masami Kobayashi; Mikito's mother. She helped mom up then glared at me. I felt frightened then hugged mom's leg.

"Sorry mom, I love you." I said then my mother smiled.

"Aww, mom loves you too." Mom said then pat my head.

"Erika, a word." Ellen Kobayashi (Mikito's father) said.

"What's wrong El? You look unwell, is something wrong?" Mom asked. Ellen looked troubled as she fiddled with her skirt, Masami held her husband's hand then whispered something into my mother's ears.

"Oh that... Okay." My mother bubbly personality suddenly turned cold; she shifted her eyes at me. "Sweetie, go into your room and play with Miki, mommy has some business with Masami and El." I nod then led Mikito by the hand to my room.

Mom has been acting weird recently, she's always smiling and kind, but once Ellen and Masami wanna discuss something with her she turns serious, it's kind of unlike her. I want to know, but mommy won't say anything. "N-Nobu... Mommy and daddy are acting weird these past few weeks." Mikito said fidget the same his father does.

"I think the same, mommy is weird whenever your parents around, got a clue?" I asked.

"I-I heard mommy says that there are bad people who are targeting your mommy." I blink several times by the sudden news.

"What else did you hear?" I asked.

"I heard that today they'd plan a party in our place to lure them, mommy said she'll discuss it today with yours so they will set a date, I-I wanted to hear more, but daddy caught me." Mikito looked down then sighed. "I'm sorry." I smiled then pat Mikito's head gently.

"It's okay Mii; you were plenty helpful, we need to protect mom, I'll make a plan then catch those evil guys before they touch her!" I said then Mikito shook his head.

"N-No it's scary, a-and we're just children." Mikito teared up. He's such a crybaby.

"We are talking about my mom, I won't let anyone touch her, besides..." I trailed off then point a finger on my head then smirk. "You forgot that I'm a genius, I already got a plan to save mom, I need your help, without you the plan will fail so..." Again, I trailed off then held Mikito's hands as I look straight into his eyes. "You'll help me, won't you? I can't go on without you." Mikito's cheeks rose red then he nodded.

"I-I'll help." Mikito said in a hesitant voice.

"Thank you, Mii! I can't live without you!" As if a cue to finish our conversation, the door was knocked. "Come in!"

"Baby!" My mother bubbly voice fill out the room. Her long blonde hair flutter as she advanced toward me then lift me up in a loving embrace. "We're throwing a party in the Kobayashi's! Lots of people will be attending, daddy gonna be there too!"

"Humph! I don't love daddy." I said then pouted.

"Aww, why are you saying that?" My mother said.

"Daddy is cold, he never plays with me, he doesn't even praise me for my hard work. I love you more." I said then hugged my mother.

"Don't say that daddy is just awkward with his feelings, daddy is a very kind person, so don't say mean things like that." I pouted then looked up at her. "When's is the party?"

"After three weeks, say after the party ends I'll take out to see the beach. You, me, and TokiToki!"

"Oh yay! I wanna go out with you and Tokiya!" I said.

"Alright, it's a promise, I'll let you play with Mii now while mommy bakes some cookies."

"... Don't burn the kitchen." I said then my mother blushed embarrassed as she remembered the last time she baked cookies. As mom about to make an excuse, Masami placed her hand on her shoulder.

"Don't worry kid; we'll be there to make sure she doesn't mess up anything." Our parents finally left leaving both of Mikito and me alone.

"So here's the plan..."

After three weeks, mother took me to the party as planned; I'm wearing a suit while mommy is wearing a beautiful long white dress. "We were greeted by the Kobayashi's; Masami, Naomi, Sumika, Miku, Hinata, and Mikito. All of them were wearing beautiful dresses (including Mikito much to my surprise) He was on the verge of tears and honestly I'd be the same, my dignity as a man would perish.

"Mii, what's with the dress?"

"I-It's not what you think! My sisters forced me into it!" Mikito said then his sisters giggled.

"Aww, Mikito is so adorable wearing my old dress." Hinata, the eldest daughter, said.

"Yeah, he looked better than me on it when I was at his age." Miku, the third daughter, said.

"Why a dress?" I asked.

"Isn't obvious dear Nobu? It's a family tradition to wear this dress, I wore it, so Hina and Miku." Sumika, the second daughter said.

"Humph! I don't want to play with you wearing this kind of clothes, spend time with girls." I said then Mikito teared up as he clung into me.

"N-No Nobu, don't leave me." I ignored him then quickly slip a note in his hand.

Mikito went to my mother's side crying while I disappeared looking for suspicious people. It's hard to do that considering all the strangers around us. The plan is for Mikito monitor mom and distracts mom while I see if any suspicious people might hurt her. Seeing that there's nothing unusual on the ground floor, I went upstairs holding the walkie-talkie and whispered "Pst... Mii, everything going according to the plan?"

"Mhm... Sniff, yes, mommy, daddy and auntie are distracted by my outburst." Mikito said.

"Good, keep crying, and I'll reward you later." I said then I hear a faint nod. "Mii, be careful, make sure mom doesn't drink anything, maybe someone might put poison in her--" Suddenly a hand cover my mouth and dragged me away. I start kicking and screaming, but it was futile.

"N-Nobu?!! Are you there? Say--" The man who grabbed me smashed my walkie-talkie cutting me off entirely from Mikito. I felt overwhelming fear to the point where I start shaking.

"Yes, that's a good boy." The man said. I looked up then saw another man next to him.

"This kid is so funny, thought we were targeting his mom when he's the real target." What...? "Ahahaha... He looks so shocked." I start kicking and screaming again. No, let me go, somebody saves me!!

"Nobuaki?! You bastards let go of him." A familiar voice said. I turned around, and my eyes met with Tokiya, my big brother. He charged at the guys who are confining me. The other guy panicked, I took advantage of that opportunity then bite his hand. The guy screams out causing a scene.

"Nobu! Toki!" Our mother shouted our names which made us freeze. One of the men pushed Tokiya from the stairs but Tokiya grabbed him, and they both were knocked out.

I quickly ran to my mother's arms, just as I'm about to reach out to her, my mother noticed something then launched herself on me. I was enveloped in my mother's arms, and the next thing I hear is the sound of a gunshot. "Uugh...!"

"Erika!" Mikito's parents rushed toward us. My mother's body goes limp then I pull away gently. My mind went blank when I see the amount of blood gushing from my mother dress as her white dress slowly turns red.

"Mama...!" I called out my mother's name who's trying her best to stand.

"N-Nobu... A-Are you o-okay... uugh!" My mother groaned in pain then tears slowly gathered around her eyes.

"I-I'm fine, but mama yo--"

"I-I'll be fine, go and check on your brother."

"Erika, get ahold of yourself, I-I called the ambulance, and the bodyguards got the intruders. Keep a hold on for your children, for Daichi."

"Wh-Where's Daichi?" My mother asked.

"He's Tending to Tokiya." Masami answered then mom smiled relieved.

"Nobuaki... I love you, and I love Tokiya, so... Ugh!" My place her hand on the wound.

Present day...

I went to pick up Yoru, as I'm about to knock on the door, Yoru came out along with Kotaro and Rentaro. He pumped into me then he looked up surprised. "Oh, Nobuaki, good morning." Yoru chirped then I smile satisfied as I see his smiling face. Wonder what happened.

"Good morning babe, someone seems in a good mood." I said while wrapping my arms around his head then kiss his head. Yoru blushed, and as I'm about to expect a shove, he leaned his head on my shoulders. Whoa... Seriously adorable, he's going to be the death of me.

"Yeah, I had the craziest week!" Yoru said.

"Oh~ Tell me all about it." I said then Yoru smiled brightly.

"So..." Yoru explained to me what happened to him this week, how they ran into Kotaro's mother and all kind of stuff.

"Why... You never include me in all this?" I asked then he glared at me.

"W-Well I wanted, but someone pu-- ahem distracted me before I could say anything, I was exhausted, and my mind was blank, after that everything else happened so fast!" Yoru shouted then I smile deprived.

"Next time, include me in your plans." I said then pretend to be upset, Yoru saw right through my act then ignored me.

"What about you? Anything interesting happened?" As I'm about to answer, I saw the kids are beside us, and Yoru seemed in a good mood I didn't want to spoil it, so I clammed up.

"... Nothing in particular." I answered. I'm so pathetic, I wanted to tell him, but I didn't want to see him getting all worried, it's the first time I see him this happy over something. Let's keep it inside for now.

"You did mention a family gathering, how did it go?" Yoru asked.

"... Boring, like can you imagine just standing and greet some guests, the definition of I want to kill myself." I said then Yoru nudged me.

"I'd die from boredom too." We both laughed as we talked about random stuff as we reached the kindergarten.

Yoru POV.

Lunchtime...

Both of Rinka and I sat on the rooftop. We were silent the whole time enjoying the breeze while drinking our juices. During lunchtime, Rinka and I sit in the roof while Nobuaki and Mikito go to the school's garden. It's like bonding time with your best friend, to be honest. "Say Yoru... It's been swimming in my mind for a while..."

"Hm?" I turned my head while sucking my juice.

"What if Kobayashi-Senpai is actually a female?" I spit out the juice out of my mouth surprised by her question then cough.

"Wh-What make you think that way?" I asked.

"We've been hanging out for some time, no matter how I look at it, he's so feminine and cute, like seriously he's girlier than me I feel ashamed of my femininity." Rinka explained then I punch her head.

"You're an idiot you know that." I said.

"But it's true, you said it yourself, you call him girly guy!"

"... Why don't we confirm it then?" I suggested then Rinka nod.

We both went to the garden and scanned the crowd. "Ah, there they are! Under the oak tree!" I spin around, and they were just as she mentioned. We approached the two who were enjoying leisure time. Mikito with his cute homemade lunchbox and Nobuaki and his massive lunchbox which made me drool. I quickly shook my head then place my hand on my hips, Rinka does the same. After a few seconds, they stop then turned toward us.

"Baaabe... Can I help you with anything?" Nobuaki asked then both of Rinka, and I stare at Mikito. We faced one another then nod.

"We were just wondering..." Rinka trailed off then glance at me.

"It's just a guess, but..."

"Is Kobayashi-senpai, a girl by chance?" Mikito dropped his chopsticks when he heard us.

"Ah... It looks like your secret is out Mii." Nobuaki said then we both look at Mikito shocked.

"For real?!" Both of Rinka and I shouted.

"Of course not idiots, I'm 100% male!" Mikito shouted then we turned toward Nobuaki confused. He was trying his best not to laugh, but in the end, he exploded.

"Bahahahaha! You guys are idiots, like seriously I couldn't help it, but tease you." I glared at him then both of Rinka and I kick him.

"Don't make a fool out of me!" I shouted angrily.

"You said it!" Rinka who was as equally angry shouted.

"Sorry, just what made you jump into that conclusion?" Mikito asked.

"I think I can already see why." Nobuaki said then fixed his glass which fell from the impact of our combined kick. "You see... Mikito's parents are both female betas, so in a way, it's a miracle they had a male child. Also Mikito has three elder sisters who pretty much controlling and feminine, put the puzzle pieces together."

"So Mikito has two female parents and three sisters..."

"They are controlling so they must've forced him to do a lot of girly stuff..."

"Which he actually liked? So then he continued and that's how his personality got molded this way..." We both stare at Mikito.

"You guys are too good." Whoa! We were right!

"Now that this problem this over..." I trailed off then snatched Nobuaki's lunchbox. "I'm confiscating this."

"But that's my lunchbox."

"And I'm taking it." I said bluntly. Nobuaki grabbed my arm then pulled me into his lap.

"Why don't we share it then?" Nobuaki suggested.

"N-N-N-N-NO!"

"C'mon, I'll feed you..." Nobuaki pulled me closer then whisper. "My delicious food." I try to stand up, but his grip was firm. That damn bastard. I look around pleading for help; Mikito averts his gaze while Rinka is pulling him away.

"Let go you damn asshole!" I said.

"You're attracting attention~" He's right, my outburst is attracting attention. I quiet down then gave up resistance. "Here, say ah~" I turned my face away embarrassed. "C'mon, don't waste food." I closed my eyes tight then open mouth. A warm and sweet sensation enveloped my mouth. I blushed when I realized that I'm being kissed by Nobuaki.

"Wh-What are you doing Nobu-idiot!" I shouted.

"Sorry, you looked so cute it just happened." He chuckled. I stand up blushing.

"I-I'm leaving!"

"Wait, I'm sorry, I'll feed you properly." Nobuaki grabbed my arm again then I sighed. What's the point of resisting.

"Hurry up." This time I kept my eyes open then opened my mouth. Nobuaki bit his mouth in a sexy way that I found myself unconsciously looking. My train of thoughts gets cut off when he put a spoonful in my mouth. We fed each other until there was no food left. We had a little time so we lay our bodies on the oak tree looking at the clear sky.

After school...

I waited for Nobuaki who finished early which is unusual. It's not like he takes a long time since he knows I'm waiting for him and I can't make Rentaro wait any longer. "You finished early..."

"Yeah, the girls found out about me being in a relationship, so they asked me to teach them how to make Ricotta pudding; it's an easy sweet that you can make real quick, of course as always I made some for you." I smile then held his hand.

"Let's go." Nobuaki looked at our interwind hands, I admit it's embarrassing, but we're in a relationship, so I want to initiate sometimes.

To Be Continued...