The Next Troublemakers

Chapter Twenty Three

Alex saw what Teegan meant when Kellin hesitated around them. They were sitting in homeroom, waiting for the teacher to arrive already, and from the corner of his eyes he could see Kellin fidget briefly, eying his shoulder for a few minutes, probably debating when he could lay his head down there anymore.

Alex felt his heart throb when his brother winced and looked at the desk in front of him and his shoulder once more. And after a bit more hesitant fidgeting Kellin finally placed his head on Alex's shoulder. Alex didn't waste any time in wrapping his arm around his brother's shoulder, letting his head slip down to the his chest, where Kellin sighed. He wasn't feeling up to mark as yet but Kellin stubbornly told their parents that he was still going to school. Typical Kellin.

Alex held nothing back when it came to his family, his affections ran deep, especially when it came to his siblings and parents. So it really wasn't a surprise when he smacked a kiss to the  still warm skin of Kellin's forehead.
"Think you should have stayed home today?." He teased gently, keeping his voice soft, not wanting Kellin's slight headache to grow more.

"Can't miss out to much school." The words were mumbled against his shirt, causing Ryou and Akashi to snicker from their seats in front of them.

"Give it up." Ryou said, turning around with a grin.
"When it comes to Kellin the bookworm, even sickness doesn't stop him." He said, reaching out to pat said guy on the shoulder in mock sympathy.

"Jump in front of a car, Ryou." Kellin grumbled, eyes still closed.

"But, dear cousin.. That will mean I'll end up dead." He pouted.

"Exactly."

Ryou grinned, not even deterred by Kellin mood.
"Rude, Kellin..rude ."

Alex shared an amused look with Akashi, both shaking their heads at the antics of their family.
Pretty soon, their teacher came into the room, bringing with him someone who had all three of their mouths dropping in shock and happiness.

Alex nudged Kellin a bit, eyes still stuck in the front of the classroom.
Kellin grunted, eyes fluttering briefly before he focused his vision to where his brother was gaping, when he saw what was causing that reaction, his mouth dropped in a small 'O'.

"Good morning class!." Their homeroom teacher, Miss Kitamura, a rather young teacher that never really had a problem with them was all smiles, a small blush on her face.
"I have an announcement to make, now most of you know that I'm going on maternal leave soon." She smiled patting her abdomen where a slight budge could be seen.
"And the office have so graciously granted me the gift of a replacement." She gestured to the tall man, with long brown hair standing patiently next to her, dressed in a black dress pants and a dark blue button down shirt.

"This is Mister Hyuga-". She was immediately cut off when, Alex, Ryou, Kellin and Akashi suddenly shot up from their seat.

"Uncle Neji!."

The entire class jumped, startled at the sudden loud sound, and watched as grins spread across the lips of the four students who Interrupted a teacher.

Neji, blinked in surprise having just noticed his nephews in the classroom.

"Now, boys.." Miss Kitamura started saying but he chuckled, cutting her off once again.

"Its quite alright." He smiled, all flashes of white teeth.
"These are indeed my nephews." His eyes caught the grimace on Kellin's face as he sat down, gingerly rubbing his temples.
"Excuse me a moment." He didn't wait for a reply instead, calmly walking towards the four boys, ruffling their hair affectionately as he reached them.