"Free! Where are you !" A little girl cries out, her gorgeous blue eyes glistening. She continues to search for the sly boy, peaking around each and every tree.

Until she found him, laying down next to another little boy.

His slender arms held the little boy close, holding him ever so gently as they slept.

"O-oh I shouldn't have been so loud." She smiles looking at the two boys lay still in the grass. As she said that, the blonde boy looked her way, then back at the boy in his arms.

"Who is this Free?" The little blonde boy nuzzles the boy slightly, waking him.

"Hm? Oh, hi miss! Did you need something?" The little boy, who was once asleep, is now wide-eyed and full of energy. "Well, I was looking for Free. I'm sorry if I interrupted anything."

The little boy smiles brightly, tilting his head to the side. "It's okay! Um, does he need to leave so soon?" His looks at Free, who was holding his hand. "I've wanted to see him since yesterday!"

The young girl sighs, "Free, please come home when you are done playing. Mom is worried about you."

"Okay Chris, I'll be there soon."

Chris smiles at the two boys, tilting her head sideways. "Before I leave, may I have your name?" The young boy nods, holding a hand out.

"My name is Valt Aoi, nice to meet you Chris!"

With that, Chris left the two boys, heading home with a big smile on her face.

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"She's really nice! Is she your sister?" The blonde let's Valt's hand go, shaking his head after. "She's my friend, that's all." Valt giggles and crawls up to Free to lay in his arms, which he kindly accepted.

"Free, can we hangout more? I like being here with you!" The blonde nods, nuzzling Valt's cheek. "H-hey! Haha stop!" The blonde began to smile, now tickling the small boy. "Ahahah! Free haha, stoppp~" Free chuckles slightly, eyeing Valt as he laid on the grass.

Valt lifts both arms up, signaling Free to lay down on him. Free was a bit hesitant, but then laid down. Valt's arms wraps Free's slender body, providing warmth and comfort.

Free began to slowly fall asleep in Valt's arms but shook himself awake. "You aren't gonna sleep?" Free shakes his head, now getting up. "What's wrong?" Free lifts Valt's small hand to his lips, blush creeping onto his cheeks.

"Can we make a promise to each other?"

"S-sure! What is it?"

Free remains silent, Valt sits up looking Free in his eyes. "How about, we stay like this... forever!"

Free nods his head smiling. The two boys hugged each other tightly, never seeming to let go.

"You should come over some time! To meet my other siblings, my mom and dad, oh and my other friends!" Free tilts his head, his smile slowing fading. "I don't know Valt, they may not like me."

Valt pinches Free's cheeks, grinning. "Hey, don't worry about that bully or what he says about you!" He then cups the blondes' cheeks, "you are awesome Free!" Free bites his lip to stifle his laugh.

"Thanks, idiot.."

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Free and Valt parted ways, waving to each other goodbye.

"Hey Free!"

The blonde looks back at Valt, tilting his head.

"Um... do you think I could sleepover some day?"

Free's POV

Why would he want to sleepover... especially at my place. "I dunno, but I'll let you know!" I shout back.

"Okay! But before you go!"

Valt began to run up to me, slowing down until he was facing me directly. "I wanted to give you something."

His face was flushed, I tilted my head with a slight smile... I think. Before I could ask, he gave me a tiny kiss on my cheek.

"My mom does it to me all the time... so I wanted to try doing it to!"

"V-valt... T-thanks." My heart was racing, why is he..?

"Don't worry! I'm gonna marry ya and keep doing it!" Valt smile was so bright, so innocent.

He is too innocent.

I rustled his hair, messing it up as I did. "H-hey~! No fair!" That's when I thought maybe it isn't so bad to kiss him...

I do love him, he's my best friend.

I held him close and kissed his forehead, he seemed very happy when I did that.

"Thanks Free! O-oh I should let you go, sorry for taking up more of your time."

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The two boys finally parted ways after hugging a bit more. Free began to walk home, holding his hand up to his cheek.

After making it home, Free quickly ran to his room to undress. "Hey.. When you are done, may I speak with you." Chris says in a soothing tone.

"Just come in Chris," Free opens the door to see Chris, worriful as ever.

"Okay... well Free, we will be leaving here soon and-"

Free stares at Chris, his eyes beginning to tear up. "Y-you're saying, we'll get out of here?" Chris nods with a slight smile. "I know you don't like it here, but no worries! I'm sure we will like our fosters."

"Will I be able to see Valt again?"

Free looks down, wiping the tears from his eyes. "I want to see him again, no matter what." Chris places her hand on the blonde's shoulder. "You will see him again! In school maybe, who knows." Chris smiles sweetly, hugging Free who hugs back.

"I know how much you care for that boy Free, y-you deserve so much happiness."

Free felt Chris's tears hit his shoulder, he knew why she was crying. "Look Chris... I'll be okay. It's just like any other check-up." Chris hugs him tighter. "You.. you don't think about what could happen to you?"

Free stops hugging Chris and faces her, wiping her tears. "Why think about my future, when I have things to worry about now?" He cups her face, squeezing her cheeks together.

"You and Valt are my priorities in life, your happiness and his happiness matter most to me."

Chris smiles at Free, but deep inside, she knew Free was lacking something. That something, happened to be love. She does her best to make sure he receives love and affection.. after what happened with his parents.

"Free, may I come in?" Chris took a deep breath before standing up. "Please.. be careful, alright?" The little blonde nods his head and waves her goodbye. With that, Chris opens the door, letting in the tall-slender doctor.

"Thanks sweetheart, I won't be long."

This doctor was rather strange, he had two different colored eyes, long luscious white hair and a soothing voice on top of that.

"Has your respiratory problems deemed problematic? From what the owners of this place told me.. you have severe problems breathing." He looked into the blonde's gray eyes with worry.

"I-it only happens when I work hard! It isn't a problem!" Free said, this made the doctor even more curious.

"Work, you say? What kind of work..? And at your age, you shouldn't have to push yourself too hard-"

"I want to become stronger.. to protect my only family."

It was complete silence..

"Free, you and your sister should come with me. We can figure out your problems without so much hassle." The doctor smiles sweetly, holding out a hand to the blonde.

"What do you say? You will have a better chance at life.. then staying here to rot like the others before you."

Free knew what he meant, and nods. "You got a deal doctor..?"

"Please, just call me Phi."