Gou licked Ryo's face thoroughly , properly giving him enough tongue and drool . Good boy , Milo thought amused .
Ryo pushed Gou's face away , feeling like a used towel . Ugh ! He looked up and saw Milo smirking down at him . The little , he thought angrily getting up .
" Was that funny ? " He asked Milo and the other boy shook his head .
Before they could say anything more , the front door opened and a middle-aged man walked out to the yard .
He was thickly built , with black hair cut short and a sharp face . He wore baze pants and a white shirt , aswell as a ready smile . It was Milo's father , Mr Saki .
He had heard Gou barking and had come to see what the commotion was all about . What he saw was his son with a strange tattooed boy covered in dog drool . Was this Milo's friend ? He thought .
" Hey Dad . I'm home ." Milo said and Mr Saki smiled at his son but turned to Ryo with a raised brow .
" And who are you ? " Mr Saki asked with his smile .
" He's my schoolmate . He gave me a ride home . " Milo answered quickly .
" What's your name young man ? " Mr Saki asked Ryo .
" Ryomen Yashiba . But I'm called Ryo Yashi ." Ryo said and Milo's father gave a nod .
" Well , Ryo Yashi , would you like to join us for dinner ? " Mr Saki asked and both boys had question marks on their heads .
" Why are you inviting him to dinner ? He has other things to do . " Milo said and Ryo's temper flared . Enough talking for me , he thought.
" I actually have nothing to do Mr Saki . Can I join you for dinner ? " He asked and Milo frowned slightly .
" Of course. You mustn't think we are imposing you ." Mr Saki said , " It's just Milo has never brought a friend home . My wife will be happy to meet you . Now , come inside . "
" Thank you . " Ryo said looking at Milo with a nasty look .
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" So Ryo , are you my son's friend ? " Mrs Saki asked at the dinner table .
" No ." Milo said at the same time Ryo said " Yes . "
The two boys looked at each other . ' Why did he say no ? " Ryo wondered angrily . ' Why did he say yes ? ' Milo pondered .
Mrs Saki looked between them slightly confused . She brightened again and decided to ask something else.
" My Milo is really smart , are you also a smart boy like him ? " She asked .
" Yes ." Ryo said at the same time Milo said " No ."
' Why does he think I'm not smart ? " Ryo thought with a frown . ' Why does he think he's smart ? ' Milo thought with a confused frown .
Mrs Saki felt like things were going down the wrong course and decided to change the topic again .
" So Ryo , do you have any hobbies ? Anything you like to do ? " She asked .
" I'm a field striker , I'm part of the school's soccer team . " Ryo answered and Mrs Saki cooed .
" An athlete ? " She asked and looked at her husband pointedly . Join in , her eyes said and Mr Saki smiled knowingly .
" That's very impressive . Milo isn't into much sports though . " Mr Saki said .
" Chess is a sport , Dad ." Milo said for the hundredth time , " You don't have to sweat to achieve something athletically ."
" Maybe you could teach Milo some moves with a ball ? " Mrs Saki asked Ryo and Milo rolled his eyes .
" Of course , Mrs Saki . " Ryo said , " Milo has helped me with alot of physical exercises already ."
" Really ? " The other three people at the table asked and Milo's parents looked at their son questioningly .
Milo looked at Ryo , who looked back at him . It was only when Ryo gave a smirk that Milo remembered what he meant . That was not physical exercise but bullying , he said mentally .
" Yes , he helps me ... exercise sometimes ." Milo said and Ryo smiled wickedly .
" That's so great . You're so skinny . A bit of exercise will be good for you . I mean look , you haven't eaten you're vegetables . You'll stay skinny forever . It's not easy finding a partner when you're skinny as a toothpick . Exercising when you're hungry isn't good for you ... " And so Mrs Saki went on for the rest of the dinner .
" Well Milo ," Mrs Saki said when they finished eating , " I'll take the dishes away and you two can chat up in your room before Ryo leaves . "
" Which reminds me , " Mr Saki said getting up , " Ryo , did you call your parents telling them you'll be late ? We don't want them worrying ."
Ryo gave a loopsided smile ... Worry ? ... As if .
" It's okay . My dad doesn't expect me until later . " He said and turned to Milo .
" Lead the way , Milo ." His voice held promise of violence and Milo hoped it would not be brutal .
Why him ? He wondered as they walked to his room.
Why was the universe doing this to him ?