InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Leo and Kana ❯ Vol. Four Chap. Twenty-Sx: Smile Milo ( Chapter 26 )

Smile Milo

-Leo-

How the hell did this happen? I stood at the door, blinking.

“Donel?” I asked. A black man about Hisako's age stood outside. He was an oak tree of a man. Most people are scared of him when they first see him. He's really a chill dude.

“Yo!” Donel said.

“What are you doing here?” I asked.

“Oh,” he said, looking to his side. I looked along with him. A little tan-skinned boy stood next to him. Oh. He brought Milo with him.

“My sitter got sick last night,” Donel said. “I couldn't find anyone else.” I blinked at him.

“But why me?” I asked.

“I couldn't think of anyone else,” he said. “Please? I can't leave him alone.”

“Can't you take him to work with you?” I asked. Donel shook his head.

“Can't,” he said. “Please.” I sighed and forced myself to smile.

“Fine,” he said. Donel quickly bowed.

“Thank you so much, man!” he said. My face went flat.

“Right…” I muttered.

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I don't need this. That bastard took over my house. Ranko is here again. Kana won't talk to me. And now this. Milo stared at me on the couch. Did he have to be so gloomy? I've never seen this child smile. What does he have to be sad about? I sighed.

“So how are you today?” I asked. Milo shrugged and shook his head. Really? I shook my head. Who was it this kid?

“What do you want to do?” I asked. Milo looked up at me. Is he depressed or something?

We looked up when we heard footsteps. Hisako stood in the doorway. I waved at her.

“Yo,” I said. Hisako stared at me before looking at Milo.

“Oh. It's that kid,” she said.

“Hisa!” I snapped. Milo looked down at his knees. Hisako rolled her eyes.

“Whatever,” she said.

“You're still here?” I asked.

“Yeah,” she said. I narrowed my eyes.

“Why?” I asked. Hisako snorted and rolled her eyes.

“What do you think?” she asked.

“Oh-ho!” I said. “So they are meeting him.” I laughed.

“Well this should be interesting,” I said. Hisako's face turned bright red.

“Shut up!” she yelled. I broke down laughing. Hisako growled and walked off. I leaned back, laughing. But then, the laughter died when I looked over at Milo. Nothing. He always looked like someone died. I sighed. Oh boy…

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Dinner was just… well… Yeah. Milo was still there. Still not smiling. What's it going to take with this kid? That bastard stared at him.

“What's wrong with him?” he asked. Mom and Hisako shrugged. I rolled my eyes.

“Nothing,” I said. “That's how he is.” The bastard looked confused.

“That can't be right,” he said. He looked at mom and Hisako.

“Is that true?” he asked. They said nothing. He looked at Milo.

“Who is this kid anyway?” that bastard asked.

“A friend's,” I said. I shoved grilled chicken into my mouth. That bastard gave up. I smirked to myself. Good, he's speechless. However, I noticed something else. What is this? The meat has no taste. The meat has no taste. What the hell?

“How do you like dinner?” Ma asked. Her gaze was on Milo. I glanced up at him. That child stared at his plate. No food was moved at all. I'm starting to worry about him.

“Fine,” Milo mumbled. I nudged him on the arm.

“Are you okay, buddy?” I asked. He didn't look up at me. I put my hand on his forehead. Hm… No fever. Maybe it's a stomach bug?

“Is he sick?” Ma asked.

“No,” I said. “I don't know what's wrong.” No one said anything. I shoved more meat into my mouth. This kid always brings everyone down. I sat back in my spot. Somehow, I wished I had Kana with me. She'd do… something. I don't know. This kid is killing me. How long until Donel gets back? Oh boy…

Smile, Kid