Tough Love

Chapter 15

The next day the group decided to take a ride on a nice boat to go sight seeing, considering after this little trip they would be going home. So as Ginji, Kazuki, and Ban started packing some food and drinks for the trip, Jubbei, Akabane, and Shido were at the docks waiting for the boat to arrive to take them around the island.

"So how long do we have to wait until this boat comes anyway jackal?"

Shido said as he looked out onto the sea to keep an eye out for the boat. Jubbei just sighed as he took in all the fresh air and wonderful sunlight. Akabane smirked as he also kept a look out for the boat. Shido turned to face him as he didn't receive an answer but before Shido could say anything Ginji and the others were heading their way.

"Hey guys the boat isn't here yet?"

Ginji asked as he placed the supplies down and pecked Akabane on the cheek as he walked up to his lover. Kazuki and Ban also arrived putting the things they were carrying down next to the others. Kazuki smiled at Jubbei who was waiting for him patiently. Ban then joined Shido at the dock also wondering where the boat was.

"No not yet Ginji-kun."

"Oh well I wonder what is taking it so long you did call them right Akabane?"

Akabane smiled and nodded his head. He then took his arms and wrapped them around him and pulled him close, and rested his head on the blonde's shoulder. Ginji just sighed and nuzzled against him in utter contentment.

"Yes I did call them and they told me that they would be here in five minutes."

"Well its been ten minutes already so what is the hold up?"

Shido asked getting irritated. Ban looked at the beast master with confused eyes, wondering what in the world is wrong with him. Shido sensing Ban's eyes on him turned and looked at him.

"Shido are you alright? You seem aggravated for some reason."

Ban asked as he continued to eye his lover trying to figure out what was bothering him. Kazuki noticed the way Shido was acting and couldn't help but smile at his best friend. Jubbei saw this and was a little confused.

"Kazuki my love, what is it that has you smiling like the chestier cat?"

"Huh, oh nothing Jubbei its nothing really."

Kazuki said as he continued to watch the nervous, aggravated, and twitchy beast master as they waited for the boat. After a few more minutes the boat finally arrived and the group started to board. Ginji and Akabane were first as they went and made sure everything was ready to go. Kazuki and Jubbei soon followed as they walked onto the ship. Ban and Shido how ever were still on the dock.

"Shido what's up are you sick or something?"

Ban asked as he noticed how pale he was getting. Shido shook his head and smiled at the man next to him. Ban was still concerned with the paleness of Shido's complexion as he watched his lover carry their items on board the ship. As they reached their room Ban opened the door and let Shido put the items on the bed.

"Shido are you sure your alright, you seem really pale."

"Yes Ban I am fine I promise now why don't we go and see what the others are doing ok."

Ban looked at him over once more before sighing and smiling sweetly at him. Shido smiled back as he then took Ban's hand and lead him out of the room and onto the ships deck. When they reached the deck the others were already their looking out at all the wonderful views of the island. Ginji was the first to spot them as they came into view from the other side of the ship.