Ichiruzen's House

"B-but I would want you to get...in trouble..with your parents.." Ichiruzen smiles softtly.

Sapphire smiles and kisses his cheek, "I tell you.. it'll be fine.."

Ichiruzen smiles shyly and nods, "O-okay."

Sapphire smiles and hugs him. "Alright it's settled."

Ichiruzen blushes and nods, "A-alright then." I wonder if I should check up on mother...she did offer to help out. I just wish I could help her more...

Sapphire smiles, "You're stuck with me now." she winks and yawns, laying her head in his lap. "I hope Shiro is okay.."

Ichiruzen blushes and stutters, "Sh-sh-shiro?"

Sapphire closes her eyes and nuzzles Ichiru's lap slightly, "My cat."

Ichiruzen blushes and nods, "I see. The white cat you had earlier." J-jeez, she sure isn't shy.

Sapphire blushes more, "Sorry, is this too much?"

Ichiruzen shakes his head, "N-no."

Sapphire closes her eyes.

Ichiruzen blinks and strokes her hair out of pure randomness.

Sapphire blushes and teases gently, "Stop trying to seduce me."

"B-b-b-b-but I'm n-not.." Ichiruzen blinks innocently.

Sapphire giggles, "You're so cute."

Ichiruzen blushes and looks away, "Uh...y-yeah."

Sapphire pulls her head up and looks him in the eyes, "So easy to dishevel too." she sticks out her tongue.

Ichiruzen blinks and stands, "I...must be off...I need to prepare mother's medicine."

Sapphire blinks and nods, pulling out a couple mints, "It's not much... but it'll soothe her throat since it still has menthol."

Ichiruzen takes the mints and walks out, "Thank...you." He walks to his mother's room and prepares her night time medications, "Mother...are you feeling well?"

Tatsuki smiles and nods, "I'm fine Ichiruzen..thank you for worrying about me." She coughs.

Sapphire yawns and walks to the bathroom and takes a shower.

Ichiruzen's eyes widen, "M-mother!" He quickly prepares the medicine, "Just wait, wait.."

Tastuki smiles softly, "Ichi...you musn't worry yourself over me. I appreciate all the hard work you put in for me. I really do, but you need to start taking care of yourself instead of just me. Believe me, I need you to take care of me, but you have to do me this favor....and take care of yourself as well."

Ichiruzen stays silent and hands his mother her medicine.

Sapphire takes a shower.

Ichiruzen watches his mother, "Mother...I'll find a way...to get rid of this illness...that's inside of you." He clenches his fists, "Count on it..I won't give up."

Tatsuki smiles, "Yes I can always count on you, and now I can see that you have help now." Ichiruzen blinks confused. Tastuki giggles, "Your friend silly."