My Only Baby [ Ｈ Ｉ Ａ Ｔ Ｕ Ｓ]

Kotarou's Friendship

Ryuuichi's PoV

I had a dream that I was in a church. I was standing by the church doors and there was a wedding going on. The woman had a similar hair color like mine. She was wearing a really long veil and a white dress.

She looks amazing.

On the other hand, the groom has a jet black hair neatly tucked by hair gel, I guess? He wore a black tuxedo. He was standing by the altar and waiting for his bride to join him. The couple must be happy that they're going to get married.

I let out a long heavy sigh.

Meeting the love of your life. Getting married and then having four to six kids. Living under the same house with the love of your life. Everything seems right and perfect.

For me, everything is just a dream. I'm not like that woman in the church. I'm not going to get happy just like them.

I heard the bells of the church chimed. I did not notice that the wedding ceremony is already over. The groom and the bride exchange a few words and then kissed.

The bride unexpectedly tilted her head to my direction. I was shocked when the bride faced in my direction and so did the groom.

No way!

I woke up when I heard a loud bang coming from the door. My dream was cut off by the loud bangings. It was a weird dream. It is usually always about Mom and Dad or Kotarou.

It's too early and the sun is not up yet.

Today is...

Monday.

Crap.

Everyone's favorite day. Yay. I hope that I don't tripped and break my bones or something on my first day because I'm nervous. It's our first day in school. I hope Kotarou won't get scared. He doesn't show it to me but I know that he is nervous just as I am.

I quickly took Kotarou with me to the bathroom. I made sure the water is warm enough before washing him. "Kotarou, it's our first day in school today. If something's wrong, just tell Nii-chan okay?"

I quickly dressed Kotarou, who is in daze, and changed our clothes into our respected school uniform.

When we got out of the room, Mr. Saikawa, Obāchan's personal butler, was already outside and waiting for us. I feel bad for making him wait for us.

"Mr. Saikawa, good morning!"

"Good morning to you too, Ryuuichi, and little Kotarou. Breakfast is ready so I'll escort you to the dining room." He responded in a plain and static tone.

We saw Obāchan sitting on the table, reading her newspaper with her tea. Her humongous afro hair was neatly brushed.

"Fluf zafy!" Kotarou squealed excitedly.

My eyes went wide when Kotarou said that. I didn't know what to do. I want to cry and apologize and even run away from the house. I was frantic that I was walking in circles.

"I'm so sorry, Obāchan. Kotarou didn't mean to say that to you. I mean, he's just a child and—"

"Sit down and eat because you are running late. Now, eat!"

I nodded my head and quickly set Kotarou to his chair. Obāchan was looking at me strangely when I looked up.

"Is there something wrong, Obāchan?"

"Well, there is definitely something bothering me..."

I looked up at the chairwoman who was taking a sip of her tea. I was about to ask her what was bothering her but she went ahead and asked me. 

"You have to leave Kotarou at the school's babysitting club and you need to be in school because your class starts at exactly seven fifteen."

"Of course, Obāchan. Don't wanna miss it." I smiled.

I think Obāchan can read our minds. It is scary if the chairwoman has some sort of telepathy.

We continued eating our breakfast pancakes and bacon. It's weird that Mr. Saikawa is standing near the Chairwoman with his eyes close. It was like he is waiting for the old woman's next order. Sometimes I think he is sleeping but I think no one sleeps while standing and especially during his duty, right?

Kotarou and I hitched a ride to school with the Chairwoman and Mr. Saikawa. The old Chairwoman was kind enough to give us a free ride. On the other hand, I think we are a burden to the old woman with our needs.

That's why I plan to take a part time job to lessen the burden. Maybe I can help her a little in the house to repay the kindness she is giving us. She gave us a warm shelter to protect us and a cozy bed to sleep at night. 

As soon as we got to school, Kotarou and I head to the school's babysitting club. I will drop Kotarou first at the club then head to my classroom. I will visit him later in between my breaks to see how is he doing. It will help him adjust to our new environment and for him to make friends at the Daycare.

I opened the door of the daycare and first thing in the morning. I saw the person that I don't want to see so early in the morning.

Even though, he helped me yesterday in taking Kotarou to the clinic. His kindness yesterday didn't change anything.

I took a deep breath and calmly guided Kotarou inside the daycare. I grab his small backpack and placed it in one of the lockers. Then I felt someone poking at my back.

It was Taka.

Taka reached out his tiny hand to Kotarou. My little brother being clueless grabbed Taka's hand and shaked it violently.

"Sorry, okay?" Taka huffed.

"That's not how you say sorry, Taka. Let's be friends from now on, okay?" Kirin interjected.

"Let's play space rangers!" Takuma suggested excitedly.

"I will play with you too..." Kazuma said in a low voice.

Little Kotarou is overwhelmed by the kids and that he smiled so happily just like that day. I am relived that Kotarou is interacting with the kids. Soon, the other kids gathered around them and played space rangers.

I'm glad Kotarou is finally settling in with the other kids. I think he will like it here now.

I got immersed with the kids playing that I forgot the time. Good thing, Mr. Usaida reminded me of the time.

7:12am

I ran.

I literally dashed out of the daycare room leaving Kotarou playing with the kids and Mr. Usaida. I have to reach my class on time or else I will be late for class.

I accidentally bumped into someone.

This is awful.

Why does the world hate me so much?

"Ryuuichi?"

I ignored Hayato and cut my way to the crowd into my class. I checked the time again before the teacher came.

7:16am

"Is the seat occupied?"

I looked up to who the person is. It's Kamitani Hayato. Why did he have to take the seat beside me?

I was going to argue with him but the teacher came in.

Perfect timing!

"Good Morning Class! We have a new student. Please come to the front and introduce yourself!"

I hesitantly stood up and walked to the front. What if the hate me? What if they don't like me?

"Hello, everyone. I'm Kashima Ryuuichi. It's a pleasure to meet you all!"

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Author's note:
I wanna share this whole sleeping while standing story. I had a classmate back in highschool who literally fell asleep while standing during a reporting in a group presentation. Anyways the teacher nagged him for sleeping and told him to sleep early or else he will be kicked out of the class. Lmao.

Get some sleep.

Thank you for your patience love lots❤