Ch.14 Family Matters
After learning the U.S.C.'s true intentions, I didn't how to feel. It still feels unbelieveable and unreasonable. I understand being mad at boys for peeping but to go to these lengths when all they want to do is get out and go back to their normal life is wrong. But I can't do anything.....I don't know how they intend to execute their plans and I don't have the luxury of being reckless. My thoughts were shaken when my phone vibrated. I pulled my phone out and saw a caller ID.
Y/N: Dad?
Dad: Y/N! You're coming home today right?! I've been trying to keep your visit a surprise but you know I'm bad at lying!
Oh right, I was visiting this weekend. Hm...maybe...
Y/N: I am dad. I'll be there hopefully around late afternoon but most likely, I'll be there by evening.
Dad: Thank goodness.... I don't know if I can keep this up any longer...Well, see you soon son, love ya!
Y/N: Love you too, dad. See ya soon.
I ended the call sitting down on my bed when an idea popped in my head.
.........
Meiko: Hm? Your visiting your family for the weekend?
Y/N: Yeah, I texted my dad and he said I could bring some friends. so I wanted to see if you wanted to come.
Meiko: Me? Well......
The door to the U.S.C. opened as Mari walked in. Meiko quickly dashed towards Mari and pulled her aside.
Meiko: Madame President! Emergency!
Mari: About what?
Meiko: Y/N asked me to visit his family but we're supposed to initiate the final phase of DTO!
Mari: I see.....well in that case I'd be happy to carry out the plan-
Y/N: Mari, would you wanna come to?
Mari: Huh?
Mari turned towards the couch seeing Y/N standing there with his signature glare.
Y/N: I mean, you both never really got a chance to meet my family so maybe you'd have fun. I apologize if that's being a little forward....
Y/N's cheeks turned a faint red as a small smile crept up on his face.
Mari: I CAN'T DENY THAT SMILE! Well if you insist Y/N....
Y/N: Okay. Just pack your bags for the weekend. I'll come grab you guys in an hour.
Y/N left the room leaving Mari and Meiko who stood together in absolute silence for about two minutes.
Meiko: MADAME PRESIDENT! WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO NOW?! WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY NO?!
Mari: DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT I COULD SAY NO TO - *ahem* Listen, we'll have Hana keep the boys in a zero outside contact phase. We have alarms lined up around the prison. So as it stands, DTO is delayed for a couple of days.
Meiko and Mari explained the situation to Hana who begrudgingly agreed as the two went to their rooms and frantically packed. Y/N came and got them as they made their way to the train station. They began their train ride to Y/N's home with Y/N sitting across from Meiko and Mari. The boy gazed longingly out the window as Meiko couldn't help but stare at him. To this day she always found it fascinating that he always looked like he was mad.
Meiko: Your family lives quite far out.
Y/N: Yeah, it honestly would be better to go to the high school closer to me but our school has a better chance of getting into college.
Mari: *acute snoring*
Y/N and Meiko stared at Mari who was asleep soundly resting her head against the window.
Y/N: You know, this is the first time we've been out of the academy together. I never thought I'd see you guys in some causal clothes.
Meiko: Yeah. It's a little embarrassing if i'm being honest.
Meiko was currently wearing a black jacket showing her white crop top that revealed her cleavage and exposed her toned midriff. Her lower half was some tight black leggings and black high boots. Mari was wearing a black flowing dress.
Y/N: Does she always wear formal or elegant looking stuff?
Meiko: She does have regular clothes but.... none of them match.
Y/N: Huh?
Meiko: Madame President has a....bad taste in fashion. I'm not super well-versed in fashion myself but compared to her is well....I could be a fashionista. Hana said she cringed seeing her outfit when they went out and she never wants to be seen in public with her fashion sense.
Y/N: Heh, life of a sheltered rich girl.
........
Back at the academy Hana was watching over the boys bored out of her mind as she saw her salvation.
Hana: Hachime! Come over here!
Hachime came over adjusting his baseball cap.
Hachime: Hey Hana, need something?
Hana: Would you mind hanging out with me?
Hachime: I don't have a problem with it but why the sudden invitation?
Hana: I have to watch over the boys for the weekend and I want some company. Please, I'm bored outta my mind here!
Hachime: Hm....I got some free time so I'll join you.
Hana: Let me get my tea!
.........
The trio arrived as Y/N navigated through the smallish town before arriving at a gorgeous three story house. Y/N knocked on the door and a few minutes later the door opened revealing a tall burly man with a hardened complexion that looked similar to a samurai. His expression went into a big smile as he squished Y/N in a big hug.
Tokichiro: There he is! Aw, it's so good to see you son!
Y/N: Good to see you too, dad.
Tokichiro: Come on, your mother and sister are in the living room.
Meiko and Mari awkwardly followed in behind Y/N as his dad smiled at them. Y/N entered the living room seeing a woman around her late 30s to early 40s with short blonde hair and a girl around ten years old on the floor with shoulder length black hair.
Y/N: Hi Momma. Hey sis.
Y/N's Mom turned and immediately got up followed by his sister.
Yukine: Y/N? It's so good to see you!
Samantha: Y/N!
Y/N's Mom and sister wrapped the boy in a tight hug both ecstatic from seeing their boy back . Everyone gathered in the living room with the boy's parents sitting on the couch across from Y/N who was sitting next to Meiko and Mari along with his sister on his lap.
Yukine: It's so good to see you again, Y/N. And, you've made some friends as well!
Meiko: Hello, My name is Meiko Shiraki. Nice to meet you.
Mari: Hi, I'm Mari Kurihara, thank you for your hospitality.
Tokichiro: Heh, so formal. I'm Tokichiro L/N. Nice to meet ya!
Yukine: I'm Yukine L/N, thank you for taking care of my son.
Samantha: And I'm Samantha L/N! Glad I could meet you both!
Yukine: Come now, I made dinner not too long ago. You three must be tired and hungry from the long train ride.
Y/N: Definitely, One of the things I've always missed.
The family fed the three and after that was done, Samamtha dragged Meiko to her room while Mari sat on the couch and talked with Y/N's mom. Y/N and his dad went to the public bathouse for some guy talk.
Yukine: So, how have you been all these years?
Mari: You remember me?
Yukine: Of course I remember you. You and my son really hit it off. It warmed my heart to see him get along with someone. I'm deeply sorry that you couldn't spend more time with him. He's such a sweet boy but having an intimidating face scares people. Along with his father's new job that had us constantly moving. You know what they say, first impressions are everything. But at least he got to reunite with a beautiful young lady like yourself.
Mari: Please, your praise is unneccessary.
Mari knew this was the perfect time to ask about Y/N's feelings towards her.
Mari: Ms. L/N, pardon me if this is a little forward but has Y/N talked about me?
Yukine: Of course! We talk to him every weekend. I remember him saying that he met some people that he'd thought he'd never see again. Despite their slightly altered personalities, they were still the same people he met all those years ago. To be honest, we were worried that he'd have trouble making friends and it didn't help that he wanted to go to your school which was really far away. That's why it brought me peace when he told us that he made some friends.
Mari: It's my pleasure. I'm glad I was able to reunite with him once again.
Meanwhile, Y/N and his father were currently soaking up in the local public bathhouse.
.....
Tokichiro: So, your two friends, what do you think about them?
Y/N: What do you mean?
Tokichiro: I mean, you got two very sexy and beautiful ladies as friends and you mean to tell me that you don't feel some type of way near them?
Y/N: Um.....
Y/N sunk lower into the hot water looking up towards the ceiling.
Y/N: This was why you brought me out here huh?
Tokichiro: Yep!
Y/N: *sigh*.......Yeah, I like them.
Tokichiro: I could tell by the look of your face that you were in love. So, who's the one on your mind?
Y/N: Hard to say. To be honest, I want your opinion on something.
Y/N told his father about the whole DTO situation and how lost he felt at the situation. His father nodded crossing his arms.
Tokichiro: I see...this is quite the delicate matter. Well, the best thing I can say is...... whatever you do, make sure you follow in what you believe in. Every choice has a different outcome and you need to be ready when that time comes son. You get me?
Y/N: Yes father.
Tokichiro: Heh, that's my boy. Come now, we should head back.
......
Meiko: You certainly have a lot of toys.
Samantha: Of course! My mom and dad always get me lots of toys to play with!
Meiko noticed a notebook on Samantha's desk. Samantha noticed it and ran over to it picking the notebook up and sitting on the bed with Meiko. Samantha opened the notebook revealing it to be more of a sketchbook as drawings were littered all over the page.
Samantha: I like to draw in this book.
Meiko: I see, your drawings are very good!
Samantha: Thanks!
Samantha looked up towards Meiko and grabbed her hand with her own.
Samantha: You know Shiraki-san, you're very pretty!
Meiko: Thanks for the compliment but I'm not as good looking as Madame President Mari.
Samantha: Nonsense Shiraki-san! You're the most pretty girl I've seen! My daddy told me that guys like girls with a body such as yours!
Meiko: What does Y/N's father talk to his daughter about? Well I'm sure that's true Samantha-chan, but there's no one that thinks I'm that pretty.
Samantha: Big bro does!
Meiko:?! D-Does he?
Samantha: Yeah! He told me that the two friends he made were very pretty. I'm sure he was talking about you and Kurihara-san.
Meiko didn't know how to process the info but she was happy nonetheless. Meiko smiled at Samantha.
Meiko: Samantha-chan? Why don't you call me by first name, without honorifics?
Samantha: You sure? Okay then Meiko!
Meiko: And if you want, why don't you draw a sketch of me?
Samantha: You mean it?! Okay! I'll draw you to the best of my ability!
.......
Late night rolled around as everyone was already asleep except for Y/N who was sitting out on his balcony drinking a soda and browsing his phone. He heard the screen door slide open seeing Meiko in her nightwear. Y/N waved and went back to his phone as Meiko silently sat next to him.
Y/N: Can't sleep?
Meiko: Kind of. I saw you out here and I was a little worried.
Y/N: I see...I'm fine. Just wanted to relax outside for a bit before going to sleep.
Meiko: Ah, I understand.
There was a long silence between the two before Meiko spoke up.
Meiko: Y/N......can I ask you something?
Y/N: *nod*
Meiko: Do you find me pretty?
Y/N:........Yeah.
Meiko: What about Madame President?
Y/N:...Yeah.
Meiko: I see.......Can I.....sit closer to you?
Y/N: *nod*
Meiko scooted her seat closer to Y/N resting her head on his shoulder as she looked to the sky seeing a lot of bright stars and the full moon dimly illuminating the area. Meiko smiled as did Mari who was leaned up the side of the room with a small smile on her face.
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