Qi rubbed his chin before speaking up," What can a rich man like you possibly lack?"
Issei crossed the floor and stood before Qi. His eyes scanned Qi's face and travelled to the kid behind him.
Qi noticed his gaze and shook his head.
"Whatever you're thinking stop thinking it."
Issei smiled and raised his hands," What? I didn't even say anything."
Qi," Your gaze speaks a whole lot of truth. I don't need to hear your thoughts out loud."
Issei," Come on buddy. Can't you allow me just this once?"
Qi crossed his arms over his chest a calm expression on his face," I told you, he's under my care so if you want to have him as your food, then I won't be responsible for what will happen to you."
Issei chuckled," Come on Qi, am a wolf for crying out loud! Never mind that, what I really wanted from you was the little bird in exchange for anything you might want from me but if you won't be giving up the little bird, would you prefer giving yourself up? I need something to sharpen my claws on and you'll be perfect for that."
Qi stretched out an open palm," Keys."
Issei pout his lips and reached into his coat pocket producing a set of keys which he handed to Qi.
"I'll take my leave. It's been a long day and we both need to rest," he turned to Yuki who was silently watching them," let's go."
He turned and walked out of the office Yuki following closely behind him but stopped immediately he spotted the moving box.
Qi turned and looked at him," What?"
"That thing is too scary, I don't want to go on it again," he replied in a low voice and Qi sighed before nodding his head.
"Okay then. We'll use the stairs."
Yuki looked up relief washing over his face and Qi smiled.
With a ding sound, the elevator doors opened and Qi walked out carrying Yuki on his back.
Numerous glances were thrown their way but Qi ignored the curious eyes of the employees and walked through the automatic glass doors.
"That man is so good looking. Haven't seen anyone that good looking in a while," one employee whispered to the other.
"I agree. Do you think he came from boss' office?"
"Sigh, the boss is good looking too."
Issei stood by the window with his hands behind his back as he stared into the distance. A knock sounded on the door disrupting his train of thoughts.
His nose twitched as the scent of the person behind the door hit him.
"Come in!"
The door clicked open and a tall man walked in files in hand.
The man had pale white skin, black hair that was not neck length long and a pair of purple eyes. In addition to his excellent looks, he also had clear and well defined muscles with a sleek athletic build.
His posture was upright, an obvious sign of strength and discipline.
"Boss, here are the things you needed," he said placing the files on the table.
"Kori, come here."
Kori nodded and walked towards the window standing beside him.
Standing side by side, there was a clear physical difference between them.
Issei slightly turned his head a mysterious smirk on his lips. He raised his hand and trailed a finger down Kori's back.
Not expecting this action, Kori gasped in surprise both his tail and ears popping out.
Issei chuckled and reached a hand out rubbing at his white, furry ears.
"Boss... this is inappropriate," Kori said trying to pull his ears free from Issei's grasp.
"I think the most inappropriate thing is your inability to hide your ears and tail at work."
"But boss, you know they pop out whenever am surprised. It's a trait am not able to control."
Issei smiled and lowered his hand from his head turning to gaze out the window.
"Well, you've never been able to do so since earlier. Must be something half breeds face."
Kori nodded and bowed his head," I'll take my leave then. Call me if you need anything."
Kori walked out of the room and Issei watched his back till the door closed.
Qi lay Yuki on the bed and sat beside him, the mattress sinking with their weight.
Stretching out his right hand, he gently ruffled his hair a sad expression in his eyes.
Sensing the direction his thoughts were heading, Qi stood up and rushed to the bathroom.
Yuki turned and opened his eyes meeting with the ceiling of an unfamiliar room. He slowly sat up and looked around the room for any signs of familiarity.
"You're up? Are you hungry? You've slept throughout the day," a voice sounded behind him and he whipped his head around meeting with Qi who was just done with his bath.
"Shower first. I'll head down to the kitchen to see what I can whip up for you."
Yuki nodded and turned his head away as Qi slipped into some loose shorts and sandals.
After a quick bath, Yuki put on the clothes laid out on the bed and rushed out of the room.
Yuki watched in silence as Qi prepared the food admiring his skills. With his upper body uncovered, Yuki could see the movement of every muscle on his body and he couldn't help but bring a hand to his own abdomen.
"Hah, when will I ever have a body like Mr. Qi?" he sighed and Qi chuckled after hearing this.
"Is my body that amazing?" He asked and Yuki gasped hiding behind the wall.
"What are you doing over there Yuki? Come out and sit at the table. Dinner is almost ready."
Qi placed the food on the table and sat opposite him. Yuki looked at the food set before him and his stomach growled loudly.
"Eat up," Qi said and Yuki nodded picking a spoon.
They ate dinner in silence and once they were done, a yawn escaped Yuki's lips and he hurriedly covered his mouth.
"Are you tired?"
Yuki rubbed his eyes while shaking his head," Am not tired Mr. Qi, let me do the dishes."
Holding the plates on one hand, Qi ruffled Yuki's hair with the other.
"If you're tired you should head up and rest. I'll clean tonight's dishes."
"But Mr. Qi, I..."
Qi looked at him and Yuki immediately quieted down, swallowing the words he wanted to say.
"Yes Mr. Qi."
"That's a good lad. Rest well."
Yuki retraced his steps back to the room and sat on the bed.
Seconds later his eyelids became heavy and he lay down on the bed falling asleep instantly.
The door creaked open and Qi walked into the room and stood before the fast asleep boy on the bed.
"Look at you. You'll catch a cold if you don't cover up when you sleep."
He pulled the covers over him and sat on the coach, a few papers spread on the small stool beside the bed.
Yuki stirred in his sleep sweat trickling down his forehead.
"No... no... don't hurt them... don't!"
He abruptly sat up breathing heavily. His eyes looked around the room before stopping on Qi who was asleep on the coach his breathing even.
Yuki sighed and pat his chest," Oh, it was just a dream."
Pulling the covers up to his chest, he lay back down staring at the ceiling. After tossing and turning for a while, he lay on his side watching the peacefully asleep Qi.
The following morning, Yuki sat up and stretched his hands above his head.
"Mr. Qi good..."
He looked over to the coach and found it empty.
"Hmm, guess he woke up earlier than me."
Walking barefoot, Yuki headed out of the room and stopped by the living room.
"Ah..."
Before him, Qi sat conversing with a lady. He walked forward and Qi looked up a smile on his lips.
"Morning."
"Morning Mr. Qi. Am so sorry, I didn't know you had a visitor," Yuki said his head hanging low and a soft chuckle sounded.
"My, what a polite little thing you are," the lady's voice sounded.
Yuki looked up and noticed that she was exceedingly beautiful. Almost as beautiful as his own mother. The difference between this lady and his mother was the lady had long brown hair which rested on her back and green eyes which gazed at him with kindness.
"Hello miss, my name is Yuki."
"Yuki. My name is Akira. Am here to take you to school."
"What? School? Me?"
Qi eyed Akira and she covered her mouth," Oops, did he not know about your plan?"
Qi sighed and turned his attention to Yuki," Do you want to sit down first?"
Yuki nodded and sat beside him and Qi cleared his throat.
"So.. I've decided to have you attend school," he began and Yuki looked at him.
"School?"