Explosive Pottery

Fluffy Fiasco I

When Ishimaru saw Mondo entering the room, he waved excitedly. "Here, over here!" He smiled, even though everybody was giving him an odd look. He was by the window, watching a little cat outside play.

Slightly quickening his pace, Mondo made his way over and lent against the windowsill, glancing in between the outside and the student who seemed to enjoy watching it.

"Look, it's a tiny kitty!... I wish I could have it, poor thing must not have a home.. " He sighed to himself, watching the cat happily. And.... What was that? "Mondo, hey! Is that a puppy? I think I just saw a puppy out there! " He gasped, pointing at the tiny dog behind the cat. "How in the world did a puppy get here?! " Sure enough, there was a tiny brown and black puppy, just trotting around the track. Ishimaru was bug eyed, just watching in disbelief. "That puppy actually...... looks kind of like you, Mondo. Speaking of animals, do you have any pets? I don't, but I wish I could. If I could have one I'd probably get.... a bunny, or maybe a hamster. "

If you looked closely, you could see a small twinkle in his eye and a slight smile on his face that slowly grew as he watched the puppy. He didn't seem to hear at first, only watching the tiny thing bounce around outside. "...Huh? E-eh..." Crap. He turned away from window, coughing slightly to draw any attention away from his fascination with the tiny puppy. "I... had a dog, once. Was a real cute dog too, but..." Not bothering to even finish his sentence, he only sighed.

Ishimaru was entranced by that small smile, unable to tear his eyes away. He had to force himself to stop staring, so he turned back to watch the two animals. "What kind of dog was it, if I may ask?" Ishimaru's eyes glanced up to meet Mondo. He kept watching the cat and dog play around, though.

"Labrador cross, I think. Had gold coloured fur that we always had to brush 'cos it was long and wirey." He couldn't help but look back at the two animals playing outside. They were adorable, though it was that dog he really payed attention to.

" ...You really like that dog, don't you? " Ishimaru murmured to himself. "What would you say to having another puppy? If you, uh, want one. " This was a horrible idea, but perhaps this is how he could make it up to him. Yes, thats it. He'd get him a new pet.

"W-what? I... I dunno..." It was true, he wanted another puppy more than anything else he wanted and could have, but... "...After last time, I'm not so sure it's gonna be alright... I don't wanna hurt it or nothin'..."

"Mondo, it's obvious you really care for that dog already. And if you'd like I could help take care of it! Kind of like being parents!" Wait. Ishimaru just realized what he said. Hoo boy. His face went red from some embarrassment. "That..didnt come out right. "

"Yeah... not at all..." Despite his face going the same shade, Mondo only laughed. It was a cute little slip up, in his opinion, even if the thought was embarrassing. "...I suppose if ya really wanna help out... It'd be pretty stupid of me to say no..."

"Okay! Don't you worry, I'll catch that puppy during gym class!" He shouted nervously, giving a military-esque salute. The bell signalled the end of homeroom. "Okay, it's time for math. Would you be interested in coming along? "

...He'd gone back to looking at the puppy playing, smiling softly again as he watched it jump around and do a little yap of happiness... He wasn't going to move anytime soon, probably, unless he was forced to.

Ishimaru shook his head, deciding it was best if he left him there for now. He picked up his things and left the room, heading towards his math classroom.

45 minutes later, it was time for gym. Kiyotaka had just gotten changed into his gym clothes, and was looking around for Mondo. When he spotted him in his gym clothing, he grinned wildly. "Hey, Mondo! Come on, let us go stretch before we head outside! " He tugged excitedly on Mondo's hand.