Finding Home || Kazutora Hanemiya

Chapter 5

It was a day ago since the last time Kazutora ate, so he easily destroyed three slices of pizza. He leaned back in the chair with one of his hands on his stomach. He had an amused look on his face as he watched as you put down your second, half-eaten slice.

"Ugh." you said as you put your head in your hands.

"Really? One and a half slice? I'm disappointed."

"I should've ordered a smaller one."

You felt as something bumped into your leg. You looked down and saw Ryo, looking at you with sad eyes. You narrowed your eyes at him.

"You just ate."

Then you saw Cassie sat next to him. Kazutora grinned.

"She's just a puppy, who needs to eat regularly, so she can grow healthy." he repeated your words from earlier.

"You guys are gonna be the death of me." you said, teared the slice in half and dropped them on the floor.

Both dogs ate it in an instant, then they gave you the same miserable look.

"Oh my god, no!" you said, closed the pizza box and brought it in the kitchen.

"I know, she's evil, she should've gave all of it to you." Kazutora cooed to them in a quiet voice.

You laughed at his tone, it was so weird to see that a man who looks so gruff and dangerous could be so sweet and funny.

"Hey! I've heard that!" you called from the kitchen as you washed your hands.

"See? She's yelly too!" he said as he picked up Cassie and put her in his lap, while holding her with one hand, and he scratched Ryo behind his ear.

You came out of the kitchen and leaned against the doorframe with crossed arms, and smiled at the sight.

"Are you trying to turn them against me?" you asked with a raised eyebrow.

"There's no need for that." Kazutora replied then he narrowed his eyes at you. "They already know your true nature." he said in a dramatic voice.

You laughed then walked to him, quickly snatched Cassie out of his hand and held her close to your chest and face.

"Give me back my puppy." you said with a pout as you nuzzled your face to Cassie's .

Kazutora's eyebrows shot up in surprise.

"Your puppy? She's mine!" he said as he stood up.

"Nah, you can have Ryo, he's an asshat just like you." you grinned.

"Hmph." Kazutora puffed. "Alright." he said and lifted Ryo up in his arms, struggling a little, and letting out a small groan.

Ryo wiggled his tail, and nuzzled his face in Kazutora's neck, happy that he can be a lap-dog despite his size.

You laughed out loud.

"Oh my god, the last time I managed to pick him up was years ago!"

Kazutora grinned and walked in front of you. You reached out one of your hands and petted Ryo.

"He's so happy!" you beamed up at Kazutora.

Kazutora's smile softened as he looked at your face.

'I am too.' he thought.

God, he didn't want this day to end. He didn't want to go back to the streets, he hated sleeping on the cold hard ground. He wanted someone to talk to, to joke around with and he wanted Cassie to be happy too. And she was happy here. But there was no way that you would ask him to stay here, and honestly, he's not gonna hold any grudge against you, when you'll send him away. He was actually pretty surprised when you even asked him to help you with the wardrobe. And he'll be forever grateful to you for it, because this was the best day he had in 10 years.