Younger Than You Are

Younger Than You Are (5) Cecil

Reiji had Cecil in his arms, singing and dancing with him. Ai was in the same room, watching Reiji sing and dance with the small child. Syo and Natsuki had books and were sitting beside Ai.

"Reiji, may I remind you, you told Camus and Ranmaru you would let them bond with Cecil today." Ai said, stroking Syos hair, "We took the group we were supposed to be sharing, they're all here, with the two of us."

Reiji pouted, kissing Cecil's cheek.

"But Aiiiii-"

"No no no, but nothing, give Cecil one more kiss," Ai stood up, walking over to Cecil, "...time for Camus and Ranmaru to watch you." Ai lifted Cecil from Reijis arms. Cecil giggled, happily going with Ai.

"Wait wait!" Reiji kissed Cecil one more time, "He's the only one that lets me kiss him like that." Reiji waved bye to Cecil, Ai opened the door and gave Cecil a nose kiss before closing the door.

   "It's like pulling teeth huh Cecil?" Ai looked at Cecil, who was holding onto Ai around the neck.

   "Mama..." Cecil mumbled.

   "Mama will be back," Ai smiled, knocking on the door that was labeled "Camus", "...it's Uncle time right now." Ai gave Cecil another nose kiss.

   Camus opened the door, Ranmaru was already in the room, making himself comfortable on the couch.

   "Reiji said he would hand Cecil to you two to bond with him for a while." Ai explained, fixing Cecil's clothes.

   Camus held his arms out, slightly curious how Reiji found children a joy to be around. Ai handed Cecil over to Camus.

   "Take your time with him, it's important he's accustomed to you two as much as he is with me and Reiji." Ai explained, smiling at Cecil and gave him another nose kiss. "We will see you soon Cecil. Work hard." Ai started to leave.

   Cecil let out a faint whimper, reaching out toward Ai.

   "Mommy..."

   Camus brought Cecil into the room.

   "Ranmaru, turn off whatever you're watching. It's probably not safe for his eyes." Camus said, covering Cecil's eyes.

   "It's the news."

   "What's on the news...?"

   "Stock...market?"

   Cecil started to giggle, Camus having his hands over his face felt like a game to him. Camus uncovered Cecil's eyes.

   "Oh yeah, we got Cecil for a while." Ranmaru finally looked up at Camus.

   "Ranmaru."

   "What?"

   "You're not sleeping on my bed anymore."

   "What?! WHY NOT?!"

   "Cecil will be taking your spot," Camus said, Cecil's cute little face made Camus smile, "...you're sleeping with me."

   "Fine. Can I hold him though?" Ranmaru stood up off the couch, Camus didn't give up Cecil easily...

   "Camus?"

   "I want to hold him a little longer."

   "You've been holding him the longest." Ranmaru crossed his arms.

   "How about you get food for him, and then feed him." Camus began to sway Cecil around the room.

   "Why am I the one to get the food?"