「Okaeri」

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It was the next morning and Tenma was at his front door. His old, tattered backpack slung over his shoulder as he slipped his school shoes on. He tightened his laces and stood up, dusting off his blazing. The small male took in a deep breath before exiting his house, locking the door after him of course. Tenma didn't have the money to get himself driving lessons, nor did he have the money to buy even a basic bicycle or scooter, so he always walked to school. Although it was good exercise it took Tenma almost an hour to make it to the school grounds.

Meanwhile, Senan was being driven to school by one of the drivers his family had working for them. The drive from Senan's home was around a half hour and a half taking a direct route that happened to go straight through Tenma's neighbourhood.
The car journey was rather silent, Senan simply stared out of the window at the passing strangers.
However, he suddenly saw familiar purple hair.
"Ah, stop the car, my friend is there.." he exclaimed.
"Yes, right away sir." The driver halted and slowed down, pulling over safely.
'Walking from this far, he already looks exhausted...where on earth is he walking from??' He thought before stepping out of the car.
"Yancha-kun!" He called out, causing Tenma to immediately look around, almost immediately spotting Senan. He hesitated before trotted over to the larger male almost like a loyal puppy and smiled at him, as usual a coy expression in his face as he did so.
"Good morning!" He said, clearly out of breath.
"Nn.." Senan nodded before he tilted his head down at the short boy. "Why do you walk? Couldn't your parents give you a ride to school?.." Senan queried. Tenma opened his mouth to speak as his eyes darted around, he tried to think up an excuse. He was afraid to tell his new friend about his situation at home.
"A-A—...They are both in a business trip because they work for the same company." He lied, looking to the side, his heart pounding in his chest.
"Oh, is that so?" Senan mumbled curiously. "What are their professions then?"
Tenma panicked again.
'Oh god..! What can I say now?!' He thought before he said the first thing that came to his mind.
"Th-They work for a toy manufacturer..!" He said and nodded incessantly. Luckily, Senan beloved him and nodded.
"How nice, well I hope the trip isn't too hard on the—.." The larger male spoke before getting cut off by a voice from the car.
"Excuse me, Master Sen. Not to be rude but if we stay immobile more much longer you may arrive late for school." The driver called.
Tenma peaked around Senan at the car, letting out a soft gasp when he saw the expensive sports car, freshly cleaned with leather interior and custom alterations.
"Yancha-kun." Senan said, drawing the small male's attention back to him. "How about you get a ride with me?" He asked.
Tenma gulped,
"Is that..Is that really okay?..I wouldn't want to be a burden..." he mumbled, Senan sighed and grabbed Tenma's hand and dragged him to the car. Tenma's cheeks flushed red but he followed along.
"My friend will be coming with us." He informed the driver.
"That is very much fine Sir." he said to Senan.
Tenma followed Senan into the car and sat by him. Tenma hadn't been in a car for a very long time, that was for a reason, however Tenma assumed that reason had gone away because it had been so long. He looked out of the window off the car, suddenly feeling his heart drop when the car began to move. His eyes began to dart around the car and out of the window as his heart started to race. Suddenly something triggered in Tenma. He spotted a wall that the car drove fast, close by. His eyes widened as he gasped, covering his ears and pressing his head into his own lap.
Senan glances over at Tenma and jolted when he saw the state Tenma was in. Seeing him trembling and shaking like that hit something deep in Senan. He leaned down to him.
"Yancha-Kun...are you alright?" He asked, placing his hand on Tenma's shoulder, but Tenma flinched away and gasped again when they hit a speed bump, beginning to hyperventilate and whimper.
"N-No...no..!..w-we're gonna crash, we're crashing..! Help..!..N-No!!" He said through his fast breathe, gripping his hair as he soon began to sob. Senan didn't know what to do.
"Y-..Yancha-kun.." he gulped and hesitated before he pulled Tenma close and covered the boy's eyes with one hand as his free arm held him close and rubbed his back. Senan had taken a course before in first aid. He happened to learn from that very well how to calm people, but when it was with Tenma..it seemed he put more than just his practical skills to work, because although he didn't particularly know it, Senan cared a lot for the small male already.
"Just focus on my voice." He said quietly, close to Tenma's ear, "you're okay, you're going to be fine." He whispered, "we aren't going to crash, I'm here, you're safe. I won't let you go...I'll..I'll protect you Yancha-kun." He added.
Tenma still was sobbing, know clinging onto Senan's side, gripping so hard that he'd surely leave a bruise.
"No!! It's too fast!! We're gonna die! Help! N-no!!" Tenma panicked, gasping for air. Senan gritted his teeth,
"Driver, slow down for the love of god! You can see my friend is afraid!" He said to the driver who nervously nodded and slowed down. Senan went back to holding Tenma.
"We are almost there, okay? Hush now...sshhh..it's alright, you're safe...you're safe with me...don't be afraid.." he whispered. Tens listened, Senan's words actually being able to calm him down to the point he was only whimpering and panting slightly, trembling still however. Senan frowned, he wondered...why was Tenma like this.

Luckily, they soon arrived at school. Senan got out first before opening Tenma's door to help him out of the vehicle, since he wasn't in prime condition. He put his arm out for Tenma to take. Tenma did just that, his shuddering legs stepping out of the car gingerly before they reached the ground.
"Thank...you.." He mumbled, feeling guilty and embarrassment from the way he had acted.
"Are you alright now?" Senan asked, looking down at Tenma with a serious expression that hinted at suppressed worry. Tenma nodded, despite feeling dizzy and rather lightheaded. He lied, not wanting to make himself a burden, believing the dizziness would just pass, however this of course did not happen.
"I'm fi—..." he mumbled before suddenly he lost his footing and began to fall, luckily he fell forward and was caught in the larger male's arms.
"Y-Yancha-kun! Are you alright?!" He asked in shock, pulled Tenma up and looking at him.
'He really did pass out..' he thought to himself before hoisting Tenma up and carrying him in his arms, bridal style.
He took the unconscious boy to the infirmary, people chattering as they went.
'Is that Yancha Tenma?'
'Someone fainted!'
'Uwahh~! Yamasaki-Kun is so strong to carry somebody'
'Yamasaki-kun is really a hero~!'
'Ew...is that..Yancha?'

Once they arrived at the infirmary, the doctor oddly enough sighed.
"Doctor, my friend fainted." He informed the doctor. The doctor nodded.
"Poor Yancha-kun again." He said as he rushed to get a cool towel.
"Again?" Senan questioned as the doctor returned.
"Yes, Yancha-kun often has to be taken here, since his first year. We have become very close and I understand what has happened so just leave it to me. Place him on the bed if you will?" The doctor instructed. Senan did just that before standing by Tenma's bed side. The doctor took out some vitamins and some water aswell as some kind of medical drink aswell, setting them aside as he placed a cool towel over Tenma's forehead. He sat down, monitoring his conditions closely as he waited for Tenma to wake.
The doctor glanced up at a Senan who was simply just standing there, looking down at Tenma with a perplexed expression on his face.
The doctor raised his eyebrow.
"You may leave if you want to now...you have classes don't you." He explained to Senan. Senan shook his head.
"I'll stay." He said simply.
"Yancha-kun is in good hands I assure yo—.."
"I want to stay.." he interrupted.
The doctor stared for a moment before he smiled slightly, seeming the be glad that Senan wanted to stay by Tenma. Tenma and the school infirmary doctor were close. Their relationship was almost that of family since the doctor had to take care of Tenma often, and this meant that he knew a lot about Tenma and ended up caring for him like a son almost.
Senan sat in a chair by Tenma's bed, just staring at him with a thoughtful expression, trying to figure why Tenma became so afraid. He spotted Tenma's hand as it fell off the side of the bed and stared at it, waiting for a moment before reaching over and discreetly touching it.
'His hands are so soft...like a girls..' he thought and went to hold it in secret before Tenma groaned, his eyes fluttering open.
"W-...hmn.." he mumbled as he sat up, the towel that was on his forehead flopping off and falling into his lap giving Tenma a little surprise and making him jolt. He hen rubbed his eyes before looking around, his eyes opening wider as he looked at Senan.
"Yama...saki-kun..." he mumbled before remembering what had occurred, looking down in a guilty manner. "I fainted again..." he sighed.
The doctor came over and patted Tenma's head.
"Don't worry Son, I've got just the thing to perk you up. You'll be feeling fine in no time." He said as he handed Tenma the pills and water, "here."
Tenma looked at the pills, recognising the type since he had taken them before when he fainted.
"Thanks Haruyoshi-san." He said sadly and immediately took the pills with the water before drinking the rest of the water. Senan kept watching Tenma. He wouldn't say it but it was making a Tenma feel insecure. Having the handsome male staring at him with his gaze that felt like it pierced right through Tenma. He glanced at Senan and made eye contact for a moment before his face blushed red and he looked away immediately. The doctor then handed Tenma the medical drink for him to take, Tenma drank it without a problem before he nodded to the doctor, thanking him.
When the doctor looked dubiously at Tenma, the small boy glanced at him insecurely.
"Don't be downhearted Yancha-kun, it isn't your fault. You are fine to go to class now, however if you feel light headed or if anything is wrong, just pop in and I'll sort something out for you son." He said and ruffled Tenma's hair. The short boy nodded,
"Thank you." He said and forced a slight smile. When he got up, Senan helped him down and Tenma couldn't help himself, his cheeks flushed up again. He felt Senan's hand on his waist. He let out a little gasp and rushed to the door.
"Thank you doc!" He said as he rushed out. In a flustered manner he ran to class.
Senan raised an eyebrow as the boy ran away, however his attention was drawn away when the doctor called to him.
"Yamasaki.." He said. Senan turned to him.
"Uh, yes sir?" He asked.
"Look after that boy for me, alright?" He said and smiled. His smile hinting at worry.
Senan stared at the doctor for a moment before he nodded.
"Will do." He said before he left too...