Call of Midnight

Family

I arrived to the physics club, after my last period, everyone's favorite, health. Oh boy did we have an interesting lesson today.
Maguro had also gotten out of health with me, so he was here right away rather than being late like usual. He usually would hang out somewhere, like the roof, because he really only likes to talk to me and my friends in school.
Ever since we were little, if he had a problem, he'd only come to me for help. He relies on me a lot of the time. Tonight we were also going to have a sleepover at his place because his parents are out late. I usually help babysit his siblings, and I feel like they're all my siblings. I'm an only child, and I often feel lonely... but Maguro is always there with me so if I am feeling lonely, I at least have him. Plus it's supposed to be a thunder storm tonight, and Maguro gets a bit nervous. He's always like, "what if a tornado comes?" Or some shit. I like to be there for him.

"Hey Ris.★" Maguro said immediately. Risukuma didn't answer right away because he was concentrating.
One he was done, he looked up. I already had set up my space. "Hello, Ringo and Maguro."
"Whatcha workin on there? ★"
"Something extremely dangerous. More than the other ones I've done... I wouldn't recommend staying."
"How can they allow you to do something so dangerous?" I asked him.
"I'm trustworthy enough. I'd like you two to be safe, is all."
"Alright. Ringo? Wanna hold off until Monday? ★"
"Not really... but, if it's what Ris wants... then I guess..."
"Alright. I'll help you pack up. ★"
  Maguro helped me pack the stuff that I got out, and we left.
"What do you think Ris was doing? If it's more dangerous than the explosions..."
"Nothing can be more dangerous than those! Haha! He's probably exaggerating. Or..." he looked at my unsure face. "Yeah, probably not... gosh, now I'm worried. ★"
"Me too... let's take our minds off of it right now, we're entering the shopping district anyway."
They looked at the sign above them and at all the stores.
"I have to pack my stuff and get a shower first, need me to bring anything?"
"The book you have about constellations. ★"
"Would never forget it. Oh look, we're here! I'll see ya in about a half an hour, kay?"
"Kay. ★" he smiled at me. That smile he does always makes me blush. It was cute and honestly kinda sexy. I walked away and started to pack my bags.
I put in things like clothes and bathroom things like a toothbrush and... pads just incase I need them... I couldn't forget that book, Maguro and I always talked about the constellations and looked at them. Sometimes his siblings would come onto the roof, too.
I got out some normal day clothes and hopped into the shower. I finished within 15 minutes; Maguro always makes fun of me because I take forever in the shower, especially when he's waiting for me. But I'm a girl, what're you gonna do? At least that's the excuse I use. He usually just laughs it off.
  I got dressed in a sweatshirt that's kinda big, because girls like oversized things nowadays. I personally think it's cute. I also put on a more comfortable skirt and the shoes I usually wear. Mom waved me goodbye and I started walking over after texting Maguro that I was done. As usual, he made fun of me for taking over 15 minutes in the shower.
Maguro didn't live far, so I made it within 2 minutes. I knocked and his mother answered.
"Oh hello, Ringo!! Maguro, Ringo is here!"
"Alright, I'm coming. Let me get Ahi up first!"
Ahi is the second youngest of the family at 5 years old. He's very reserved and took awhile to warm up to me, but we became close soon enough.
His other siblings were Hirame, whose 10, a very talkative girl who clings to me, being the only girl in her family. I often do things with her that the boys may not be interested in like makeup and dress up. Next there's the twins Buri and Ika at 9 years old, Buri is also quite chatty and lively, while Ika is usually quiet, but more outgoing than Ahi. Lastly is the youngest, Ayu, whose almost a year old. Time sure does fly, I remember how excited Maguro was when he found out he was going to have another sibling. I remember he stayed over my house the night his mother had the baby, and we went up together to see them.
About 5 minutes later, Maguro came down, holding Ahi. Hirame came rushing down and tackled me into a hug.
"RINGOOOOO!" She shouted. I fell to the ground from the impact.
"Wahh!" I yelled and fell. Thank God I didn't land head first.
"Hira! What did I say about acting like this? You could've hurt her! Ringo, are you alright? ★"
"Y-yep..." my head spun as Hira got off of me and quickly started apologizing. Maguro helped me up and kept me steady for a moment.
"I'm so, so, SO sorry!!"
"It's fine, Hira! Really, it's alright!" I waved my hands.
"Whew... okay, let's go upstairs now!" Before I even had time to object, she grabbed my hand and pulled me straight to the stairs.
"Hold up a minute-! Give her time to put her stuff down and for mom and dad to get out the door! ★"
"Oopsie... hehe! Yeah, I guess you're right."
"And PLEASE don't kill Ringo, I'd rather her  not be dead from all your excitement. ★"
"Alright, alright!" She whined.
"Why don't you go play upstairs? She will be up in a bit. ★"
"Okay! But please hurry!" She yelled and ran up. I laughed at her excitement.
"She's funny."
"I'm so sorry about her, you're not hurt, are you? ★"
"Oh no-! I'm fine, really!"
"You always say you're fine. If you were bleeding to death you'd still be "fine"★"
"No, I'm serious this time! I'm at one hundred percent!"
"Ha. Can't argue that. ★"
"Thank you so much for helping us out tonight, Ringo. You and Maguro are free to do whatever unless there's a problem with the kids. Please be careful and call me if there's an issue, especially you, Maguro." His mom came up to us, arm linked with his father.
"Yeah, yeah, I know, mom. ★"
"Alright. Have fun you two." His father smiled and waved.
Once they left, Maguro sighed.
"My family is crazy, I know. ★"
"I like it! I wish I had a big family like this-! I only have my mom, my grandma, and my cousin with her family that only come to visit every so often."
"Yeah... I guess it is nice to you, but trust me, you do not want to spend more than a week here. ★"
"Nonsense, I practically live here."
"True that. ★"
We went upstairs and continued the night as usual. We gave the younger kids baths, Maguro made us dinner, and we put them to bed. Soon, we were alone.