Trapped

Chapter seven- Tokyo Manji

"Don't forget about my gang! The Tokyo Maji gang!"  a voice shouted.

You and Shinichirou both turn around to see Mikey standing by the doorway. "Mikey?! What are you doing here?!" Shinichirou exclaimed while you just sat there shocked that you didn't notice his presence.

"Well, first of all, I live here and second of all, I live here" Mikey said with a smile. "No- uh- wha- what I mean is, what are you doing listening to our conversation? Ever heard of privacy?!" Shinichirou hurriedly spoke.

"I was gonna ask n/n to come play with me since I was done with practice," he started, "and I just happen to pass by and hear your conversation."

You and Shinichirou looked at him with baffled eyes as he continues, "since n/n is now living with us, it makes her family. And family protect each other."

You couldn't believe what was coming out of his mouth right now. Not only did he say he'll protect you upon only knowing you for a few hours, he also considered you family within this short amount of time. You were tearing up from the warmness that was radiating off not just from him, but from everyone in the family.

You thought about how lucky you were to be founded by Shinichirou, otherwise you would've been lost and possibly still on the run from your father.

While you were in your thoughts, you didn't realize that Shinichirou and Mikey were fighting. It was only then when a pillow was thrown to your face that you were snapped out of your thought.

"It seems that someone is looking for a death wish?" You said with a smile, an irk mark appearing on your forehead. The two boys looked at you and sweat dropped as you started chasing them around the house.

"Dinners ready!!!" Emma called out from the kitchen. The three of you settled down as you guys helped set the table. While the food was being put out, you were weary. You're well aware that you could trust them, but your experience and trauma tells you otherwise. Thus, when it was time to eat, you just stared at your plate of food. Shinichirou seemed to noticed this and took a bite of your food to reassure you, though he did get a scolding from Emma for stealing your food.
As you all ate, Emma and Mikey were constantly asking questions about you. You answered most of them until Mikey asked the one question you hoped they wouldn't, "ne ne n/n, why did you run away?" You froze in your seat and Shinichirou sweat dropped. "Manjirou!" Grandpa yelled, "be mindful of your questions."

"Please excuse me, I need to use the washroom" you quickly said. "Here, I'll show you" Shinichirou quickly followed. As you reached the washroom, you immediately popped out your ears and tail. As you paced around the bathroom, you heard Shinichirou knocking, "are you alright?" You give no response. "Is it alright if I come in?" he asked, and slowly, you opened the door as a sign of yes. Shinichirou immediately came in and tried to help you calm down. "Do you....wanna tell them?" He asked once you were able to calm down.

Meanwhile with Mikey:
After n/n left to the bathroom, Grandpa had let out a sigh. "Manjirou, you can't just straight up and ask people about their personal life like that," he said. "I'm sorry..." I apologized, "I just wanted to know them more....." Grandpa heard this and smiled, he then continued saying that people have different reasons of why they ran away, and when the time comes n/n would tell me.

"If you tell them it'll be a lot easier to explain your situation" he continued. "But what if-" you got interrupted as he said, "he won't, WE wont. Im not saying you should trust us immediately, but I'm letting you know that you're safe with us."

You looked at him with tears threatening to spill out, "you....promise?" "I promise," he smiled at you. It was a gentle smile, a smile that doesn't hide any jealousy or hate....a smile that gave you hope and warmth.

You took a deep breath, and said "can we first finish eating? I didn't finish Emma's cooking and it was delicious! I can't let that food go to waste," smiling.

Shinichirou looked at you, dumbfounded by what you just said, but then laughed. "S-sure" he said between laughs. You guys went back to the dining table and Mikey apologized. The night went smoothly after that, and you slept on the futon laid out in Emma's room.