I Almost Said I Love You-Chapter 104

*in abt a couple of hours, aftr sharing a few relieved drinks btwn the guests n bringing the kids bk home to get their well-deserved afternoon nap, it was time for Oz to bring in the cavalry*

Jaz: We'll wait for u here. U can go n get ur posse

Ozzy stuck to just having having water, polietly turning any alcohol down. He said good bye to the little kids before he turned to Jaz as he nodded slowly. "Okay, I'll be back." he said before he smiled to her and walked off. Moments later, he was straddling his bike and zooming back towards the van.

Thrax: *was pacing ard for the last 45 minutes waiting for Oz to come bk, worried at how things were going*

Rouge: Moh ii yo~! Ur gonna wear a hole thru the van floor~! Sit dwn, ne!

Thrax: Shut up *continued pacing*

Suddenly the roar of the engine died down outside and it was a few moments before the cell entered the van, still a bit dusty and cut up, dried blood on his slightly swollen cheek. "Yo." he said, grinning at them.

Thrax: Baby *impulsively went up n hugged him* I was so worried. R u alright there?

Ozzy laughed lightly and nodded slowly, Nessie happily loudly and running around them. "I'm fine... I got our way out. They're going to help us, but they want to meet you guys..." he said, grinning sheepishly.

Rodeo: Honto ka?? (seriously) Suge~! (awesome) Hayai desho ne~! (tht was fast)

Klepta: See? Told u our doll could do it *nudged Edison*

Thrax: Meet us? Why?

Edison blinked and huffed at Klepta, nudging him back and crossing his arms over his chest as Ozzy flushed before blinking, looking up at Thrax. "Something about making aquaitances and all that... I thought it wouldn't do any harm..."

Thrax: Well, I guess it wouldnt hurt. Since the cat is already out of the bag, I assume. Wht say u, guys

Klepta: I've got no probs with it

Twins: Ditto here ne~!

"Great! Cause... uh... we need to head over there like... now." Ozzy said, pulling away from Thrax to pixk Nessie up, cuddling him gentle.

Klepta: Alright. I;m on it *took the wheel n drove there*

Thrax: *frowned* I worried abt u all day n all u can think of is the mutt *looked a little jealous*

Ozzy nuzzled the pup, mumbling softly to him before he looked up to Thrax, chuckling and smiling. He made sure the other viruses weren't looking before he leaned up on his tiptoes, Nessie pressed between them as he pecked his lips. "Hehe... jealous of a puppeh?"

Thrax: *blinked at the kiss before huffing n looking away, making his first cute pout ever* No, I wasnt. Dont be full of urself

Ozzy giggled and grinned up at him, unable to stop himself thinking how adorable that was. "Aww... Thrax's wants all my attention to himself~" he teased the virus, tickling his chin.

Thrax: *growled as he picked the cell up the usual dangling way* Of course. Ur my baby. U should pay attention to me

Ozzy squeaked out, holding the chubby puppy tighter to him as he dangled in his arm, pouting and huffing as he kicked his legs. "Yo, put me down, damn it!" he whined, his body accidently rubbing against the virus' side. "Maybe I should punish YOU that way... no attention..."

Thrax: *grins* No way. It'll be more punishment for u than for me *nuzzled noses with the cell*

Klepta: *drove dwn n finally parked at the plc where Jaz n Hank were waiting*

Ozzy huffed at him. "Fine! I'll just give all~ my attention to Nessie here~" he purred, cuddling the chubby puppy again, nuzzling him.

Edison blinked and peeked out, frowning a little, seeming a little unease. He wasn't one for trusting it seemed.

Klepta: We're here now. So who wants to get out to greet the cavalry?

Thrax: Well, u knw them better. U do the honours *set the cell dwn n opened the door for him*

Ozzy sighed and rolled his eyes before he headed out, waving at them with a big smile. "Hey, sorry for the wait!" he called softly, walking over to them, Hank watching warily, his arms crossed over his chest.

Jaz: Its no big. *sees the group coming out of the car behind him* Oh this must be ur posse. *sees Klepta* Hey, Hank, look, we've a got a Rabies in the midst

Hank blinked and spotted Klepta, giving a small grin before he wrapped his arm around Jaz, pulling her against him protectively, making sure each virus that came out knew she was his. "Welcome, ya'll! Never realised we had so many viruses in Max..."

Klepta: *noticed the possessive trait of a Rabies virus n nodded curtly* Well, we're technically all half-Black Death-half-Dengue, bt raised in different families. Bt yeah, we're just here for the ride. We would've been outta the way if it werent for the quarantine

Twins: N its all thanks to THrax ottoto-chan ne~! *patted Thrax's bk, n Amber copied her parents*

Thrax: *growled n hissed at them* I swear ur the little girl's worst influence ever

Hank nodded and chuckled some. "Just so long as ya'll don't try to take over the place, ya'll can stay as long as you need ta." he said, chuckling before he moved closer to look at the little girl. "Aw, look at the lil darlin' how cute!" he said, tickling under her chin.

Ozzy laughed and shook his head at Thrax, rolling his eyes. "She's happy, what harm is there?"

Amber: *giggled as she was being tickled under the chin, reaching ovr to tug at Hank's sideburns*

Rodeo: Da...Dame da, Amber-chan! *pulled her away* Dont be naughty!

Klepta: Sadly we cant stay long. We've got someone we need to get to. So as u can see, we reli need to get out of this prison, just enough time for us to speed outta here n we'd be outta ur hair

Hank winced slightly before chuckling and petted her hair. "Such a sweety... ah, it's okay, I've got three, triplets, I had them tugging everywhere!" he said, laughing before he stepped back, nodding, turning serious. "There is a point during tomorrow when one of the guards take Max out for his business. Around the afternoon after lunch, we can get you out then..."

Thrax: Tht would definitely be a good time. I hope ur not too mad at my baby for lying to u n everything

Klepta: Yeah, n I hope its not a bother, since ur busy running dog city n all...

Rouge: Tomorrow, ne? Then issit OK for us to stay with ya?

Rodeo: Oni-chan~! *ribbed him*

Hank shook his head and grinned. "Not at all, no trouble at all!" he said before blinking and chuckling. "Well, it's been a while since we've had guests to stay, but it would make it alot easier of you were around tomorrow so there's no chance of delay. Jaz, would you like to show them to some where they can stay?"

Jaz: Most certainly, darling. Step right in *led the posse into their mansion n upstairs to the guest room sections*

Thrax: *looked ard n nudged Oz* Reminds u of a certain plc bk in Frank, doesnt it, baby?

Twins: *were marvelling the huge plc in their own Japanese way*

Edison followed behind them all quietly as he looked out, his eyes wide in shock at how big the place was.

Ozzy blinked and looked up, his eyes widen befpre his whole face flared darkly. "Shut it!" he huffed, walking faster.

Jaz: *led them to the area where the guest rooms r* Alright. Here's where u'll be retiring. Take ur pick. I'll call u for dinner later on. I need to chk on the kids

Ozzy thanked Jaz, watching her walk away before sighing softly and looking to the others. "I guess we go in twos then?" he suggested, still holding Nessie in his arms who was looking around madly, his tail wagging eagerly, excited about his new surroudings. "Ugh... I do need to shower though... and clean my face..." the cell mumbled, gasping when Nessie suddenly began to lick his face, 'cleaning' him.

Thrax: *plucked the dog away frm Oz* Not tht sort of cleaning, u mutt. We'll go for this room then *picked the one near the end of the corridor*

Rouge: Sa, then we'll hv this room then, ne, Amber-chan?

Rodeo: *picked Chico up while his brother held their daughter n went in*

Klepta: Then I guess we'll take here then, unless u wanna hv a room of ur own, Eddie

Nessie whined as he was taken from his mommy, bounding after them as his mommy and daddy walked into the room.

Edison blinked and peeked into the room, frowning some before he slowly went in. "You can sleep on the floor." he said before he climbed on the bed.

Klepta: *raised a brow* Nuh-uh. The bed is big enough for the both of us *which was true as he climb at the other side of the bed*

Thrax: *chked to see tht there is an adjoining bathroom in their guestroom* Well, ur in luck. There's ur bath

Edison blinked and pouted, trying to nudge him off the bed. "Get off, I'm having the bed." he huffed, frowning.

Ozzy blinked and looked over before grinning. Getting up, he headed into the bathroom and shut the door behind him, getting undressed while he turned the water on to warm up.

Klepta: *frowned a little* I am not in a mood to entertain ur childishness, Eddie. Its either we share or either one of us is getting our own room *waited for the virus' response* Fine, I'll go *turned to leave*

Thrax: *blinked at Oz's sudden departure into the bathroom, then chuckled n shook his head, he deserved to enjoy himself anyway aftr the effort he had went thru*

Edison blinked in surprise, his eyes widening slightly as he watched him. "... W-wait!" he called out just as he got to the door, biting his lip.

Ozzy was soon under the warm spray, hands running over his body as he moaned, happy to finally be able to wash.

Klepta: *stopped at his tracks* Wht? *his tone clearly shown tht he was reli tired of putting up with any shennanigans, n the fact tht he was just plain tired*

Edison bit his lip, slowly moving to give the other more room so he could get back on the bed, hinting that he wanted him back without saying it.

Klepta: *looked at him before sighing, then climbed bk up on bed n lay dwn beside him, holding him close like a big brother would to his lil bro* Sorry, Eddie. Its...been a long day

Edison bit his lip, nodding slowly before he curled up in his arms, mumbling softly. "It's okay... I think we're all tired now..."

Klepta: *nodded* Call me...wen dinner's ready *slowly drifts off to sleep*

Edison blinked and watched his eldest brother fall asleep. Smiling, he rested in his arms, closing his own eyes to rest.

Thrax: *had also fallen asleep waiting for Oz to come up, the pup tuckered against his middle*

Ozzy soon came out of the shower, feeling refreshed, a towel around hie wet body. "Heh..." he mumbled, seeing Thrax on the bed, shaking his head at him.

Thrax: *muttered a little in his sleep before turning to the other side*

Ozzy chuckled and reached out, stroking his hair. "... You worry too much..." he mumbled to himself.

Thrax: *purred a little at the feeling of being stroked, smiling a little in his sleep*

Ozzy chuckled and smiled. "Heh, idiot..." he mumbled, flushing as he leaned down, pecking his cheek.

*in abt an hour later, there was a knock on the door*

Jaz: Hey, Kia. Dinner's ready. U guys can come dwn wen ur ready

Ozzy blinked and sat up, his eyes widening a little. Oh, he must of fallen asleep. "A-ah... okay! I'll... I'll get the others!" he called out, yawning and rubbing his eye.

Thrax: *mumbled in his sleep* No, Mama, dont wanna... *fidgeted a little in his sleep*

Ozzy blinked and giggled, shaking his head at him and nudging him gently. "Thrax... wake up..." he mumbled, leaning over him slightly.

Thrax: Mmmh... *slowly stirred* Baby? W...Wht time is it...? *stretched himself n yawned*

Ozzy smiled down at him. "Dinner time..." he told him, slowly getting up and moving to his dirty suit, sighing softly and just pulling the pants and shirt on.

Thrax: *got off the bed, then came to Oz* No, dont wear tht, its dirty. Here, wear this. This is the clothes I bought for u last time, remember? *handed him the clothes tht looked like a replica of his own tht he bought bk in Bob*

Ozzy blinked and looked back at him. "Where did you get them from?" he mumbled, though took the clothes and pulled them on.

Thrax: Ur not the only one who carries things ard. I just dont show it under my own trenchcoat *smirked*

Ozzy blinked and huffed, sticking his tongue out before he smoothed down his clothes. "There..."

Thrax: Mmm, u look nice as always, baby *nuzzled against his neck*

Ozzy flushed and shook his head, pushing him away before he headed out. "come on..."

Thrax: *chuckles as he followed beside Oz, knocking on the others' doors telling them dinner was ready*

*the twins came out almost immediately, since they were hungry n just managed to get Amber to sleep*

Ozzy headed downstairs once they were all together, Edison managing to get Klepta out of bed to flow them.

Klepta: *yawned as he followed behind him*

*the triplets were dwnstairs first n saw Oz n happily bounded towards him*

Triplets: Mista Fethawoff~!! *huggled him*

Ozzy gasped before he stumbled back, laughing and wrapping his arms around them, grinning. "Hey kids..." he said, ruffling there hair. "You okay, Nikkita?" he asked, worried after yesterday, earning a nod from the little girl.

Jaz: *chuckles as she appeared* I swear they cant get enough of talking abt u. Its gonna be a little lonely for them wen ur gone

*the triplets looked ard at the new company interestedly, eyeing at them*

Ozzy laughed and grinned, sighing softly. "I really am going miss you guys, too~ It was really fun, you remind me of an old friend of mine..." he mumbled.

Edison blinked and glanced at the children staring and frowned, huffing at them.

*the triplets doesnt seem fazed at Edison's grumpiness, bt they do like the twins as well, seeing someone who looked identical to each other was an interesting sight, in which the twins reveled in it*

Jaz: Oh? Do I? Who is it? *led them to the dining room*

Ozzy blinked and sighed softly. "His name was... Drix... he was like... my best friend..."

Jaz: Oh, wen was the last time u saw him? *led everyone to their seats at the table n made the kids sit dwn properly*

Ozzy sighed and shook his head. "I think... nearly a year now..." he mumbled as he moved to sit down.

Thrax: *patted Oz's knees comfortingly under the table*

Jaz: Sorry to hear tht. I hope ur friend's alright, wherevr he is *sees Hank come in* Ah, the master of the house has arrived

Ozzy jumped in surprise, looking to Thrax and flushed some, smiling like. "Me too..." he mumbled before looking up as Hank came and sat at the head of the table.

*the food soon came in n the rest of the dinner was spent introducing their real selves, n Jaz n Hank seemed to be fascinated to hear wht was going on in the lives of this uncanny family*

Ozzy sighed, sipping at his water that he had asked for while he ate, looking around the table as the virus' bragged about their adventures.

Jaz: *noticed Oz being quiet while the viruses bragged n leaned towards him* Something on ur mind there, Kia, or should I call u Oz? *chuckles*

Ozzy blinked and looked up, blushing a little and rubbing the back of his neck. "Heh... sorry about that..." he mumbled, grinning a little at her. "Just thinking... all we've been through..."

Jaz: U must hv it hard, hanging ard viruses for almost a yr

*the triplets were done eating n were now playing with Nessie n Chico under the table, giggling happily*

Ozzy blinked and chuckled, shaking his head. "It's not so bad... I had Nessie with me..." He mumbled and laughed, toying with the bandana that was still around his neck, a little worn, the the craftsmanship and embroidery was still brilliant. "Though, would be nice to get My own space sometimes."

Jaz: *smiled* I'm sure once u all settled dwn nicely at one spot instead of running ard all the time, u'll get tht chance, Oz. I can see ur mate is pretty fetching there. *gestured at Thrax who was laughing at one of Hank's jokes* He'd make a vry good father

Ozzy blinked in surprise before his face flared up, his hand slapping on the front of his own face. "No, no way... I already told him he's not doing that to me..." he grumbled, giving that cute pout of his. "My..." he looked over the group. "... Family are babies enough..."

Jaz: *giggled* Judging by ur reaction, I think he is going to do tht to u one way or another. I think ur family is pretty interesting. Hey, my Hank is baby enough as it is n I put up wiht him for 7 yrs. If tht's not love, I dunno wht is *laughs* I'm sure u n ur mate will get there in my shoes

Ozzy blushed and grumbled, nudging her lightly. "Well... he keeps threatening..." he mumbled, eating more of his food as he soon finished, rubbing his stomach. "Hm... maybe, but damn he's insistant on things..."

Jaz: So can Hank. Did u knw he threatened to kill himself wen I told him I didnt want the triplets n told him I wanted to abort them? Heh, talk abt persuasive *chuckles* Bt I'm glad I didnt do it. They're my little angels. I cant imagine life wihtout them now

Ozzy bit his lip and nodded. "They are little cuties... but I don't think I'm ready..." he mumbled and sighed, stretching a little, looking to the time. I can't believe we're carrying on our way tomorrow..."

Jaz: Yeah, I knw. Bt knw this: we may hv known each other for just two days, bt to me, aftr wht u hv done for my little girl, u r like a friend tht I hv known for an eternity *puts her hand on his* U should think tht way too *smiled gently at him*

Ozzy blinked and looked over to her, smiling back before moving to hold her hand in his. "Hopefully one day... we will meet again..."

Jaz: *smiled* I hope so