Felix's Birthday Bash (Camp Buddy, HiroxKeitaro) *now complete*

Chapter 2: Shopping Spree

CHAPTER TWO: Shopping Spree

Soon enough, Saturday had rolled around and Keitaro was getting ready to meet up with the crew at the entrance of the mall so they could all shop for their outfits for the party. Keitaro put on pullover hoodie and tied his converse shoe laces. Checking for his keys and wallet, he stepped to the front door. He looked behind him to see his empty, quiet home. He let out a sigh.

Every since his sister had started dating her boyfriend, she had spent much more time in his apartment and less time in her own home with Keitaro. She was there for such long periods of time that half the time Keitaro didn't even know when she'd be coming home. The last time he'd seen her was around two weeks ago when he came home from school. She was packing an overnight bag. When he had asked where she was going, she'd only replied she was heading out. Keitaro knew better not to ask when she was coming back. He had only wondered how they had drifted so far apart.

Don't get him wrong, he was always grateful for the financial support of his family. Without them, he wouldn't be able to go to school, buy food, go out with his friends and buy the suit he was currently going out to buy. But he just wished for once that they would be home.

But that problem was for another story.

With that, the brunette let out another sigh, turned his back on the hollow hallway, opened the door, and left.

30 minutes later, Keitaro found himself at the mall entrance waiting for his friends. He had just arrived a minute early from the bus stop, so he was sure that Natsumi would be here on the dot. Which should've been right... about...

"Keitaro! There you are!"

Exactly as he predicted, Keitaro turned his head to see the ever puntual blue-head approaching him with an easy smile.

"Nastumi!" Keitaro exclaimed, a smile already overtaking his features. Seeing his friends happy was probably the number one thing that could make Keitaro easily happy. "On time as always, I see."

"A good friend is never late to an outing with other friends Keitaro!"

"Hehe, like that time you and Keitaro stripped down Yoichi and gave him a hard-on?"

The two boys had barely been frightened by the familiar voice. They had all gotten used to Hunter's quiet appearances. Despite Hunter's grown confidence, he was as quiet as a mouse when making an entrance. Natsumi blushed and frowned at the remark.

"F-For the last time Hunter, the scoutmasters said that everyone should be prepared in five minutes! It wasn't like that!"

"If you say so Natsumi, but remember, just invite us next time if you're in a mood for a beach orgy."

Keitaro snorted.

"KEITARO, DON'T LAUGH! YOU WERE THERE TOO!"

"Pfft, hehe, sorry Natsumi, but you have to admit, looking back it was kinda funny."

Natsumi small scowl quickly dissolved into a smile. He really couldn't stay mad at his friends. He reached over and ruffled the smaller boys' hair, making the trio all giggle.

"Oh ok, maybe it was just a bit funny. You two are very lucky that I'm such a forgiving spirit."

Keitaro laughed again. "Oh yeah, very forgiving Natsumi. Unless someone eats the last ice pop."

"Oh hush Keitaro, everyone knows that there will be consequences for those who eat the last blue raspberry."

"Natsumi, you literally had eaten the other five!"