Family Dinner [Private]

"Really? You like it? Thank you so much!"

He gives her a quick one armed hug before continuing to eat.

'I do! It's really good!' she smiles and takes another bite. 'So, you never told me how your day was!'

"My day was good...started looking for some jobs. Think I got a good chance at one."

He sighs contently as he leans back and relaxes.

'A job? Do you really think that's necessary? I mean, I'll be bringing in more than enough money for all of us, and someone still needs to take care of Hitomi...'

"Well I don't want you working too hard, but I guess I could stay at home taking care of things. I like the solitude more anyway."

Riku walks over slowly and sits obediently in front of Andrea. Kurai changes his tone to imitate the dog.

"Andrea how could you forget about me too? Ruff ruff!"

Andrea giggles when she hears this. 'Daww, of course I didn't forget about you, Riku!' she smiles and gently pets him on the head. 'We'll play later, okay?'

He tries containing his laughter as the dog gets excited about playing.

"Okay...just make sure you have enough energy for Kurai. Ruff!"

Suddenly he bursts out laughing before speaking in his normal tone.

"Oh my god that was too adorable, be careful with him though, he isn't as young as he used to be.

'Neither are you, but you seem to be doing fine!' she looks at Kurai and laughs.

"I know but that's only because you're here."

He gets up and takes his empty plate and beer can to the kitchen and disposes of them properly before returning and tossing a tennis ball with Riku.

Andrea giggles again, then stands up and does the same. 'Hey, Kurai... I'm kinda tired. I think I'm gonna go to bed. You can join me... if you want' she says and winks at him.

He stands up and pets Riku before picking her up swiftly.

"Let me accompany you my love. Maybe now I can grope you."

He winks back and passionately kisses her as they fall on the bed.

'I would be completely okay with that!' she laughs and takes Kurai's hand, then lets him slip it under her shirt.

He softly massages her breasts and kisses her neck

"I am gonna do more than grope than you."

He chuckles as he removes his shirt and gets on top of her.


Twenty minutes later they are completely nude under the sheets. Kurai is breathing heavily.

"That was amazing!"

'Tell me about it!' Andrea smiles. 'I never thought sex could feel THIS good! You outdid yourself tonight, Hikari-san!' she giggles and kisses him.

"Thank you babe. It wasn't all me though. You did an amazing job as well."

He holds her close and kisses her back.

"I love you Andrea-chan."

He chuckles and closes his eyes.

'Love you too!' she smiles and lays her head on his chest, then closes her eyes and promptly falls asleep.

A few hours later, Andrea begins sobbing quietly, just like she did the other night. Tears start running down her face and onto Kurai's chest.

He wakes up slowly and wipes her tears away.

"Andrea, wake up please."

He softly kisses her cheek.

'Hmm...' she says and opens her eyes. 'Kurai? Wha... Oh...' the girl sighs, realizing what had happened. 'I'm sorry...'

"It's okay, I'm here."

He holds her closer with both arms and softly rubs her back.

'I'm fine now, really' Andrea whispers quietly to him. 'It just sort of... happens'

"I know, and I will always be here for you when it does."

He smiles softly in the dark, their only light is from the moon outside.

'Thank you' Andrea smiles sadly. 'I'm sorry, I know I'm an inconvenience, and I wish I could help it, but...'

"Shh..."

He silences her with a kiss and a smile.

"You aren't an inconvenience to anyone. You never have been. Everyone has flaws. But you Andrea are not an inconvenience."

She smiles back at him. 'One day I'll fix it. I promise I'll find a way, but until then... Please comfort me when I'm crying...' Andrea says softly and cuddles close to him.

"I will always comfort you Andrea, always."

He kisses the top of her forehead and holds her close to him so she can feel his heartbeat.