I Almost Said I Love You-Chapter 182

*Nessie n Chico were both scraping at the door, whining to be let in*

Ozzy blinked, looking to the door and sighing. Getting up, he moved over to the door to let them in before closing the door again. "Shush..." he said before limping to the bathroom.

Nessie: *ran in circles ard Oz's feet, yapping happily to finally see his Mommy*

Chico: *followed her canine brother, bt weaved in n out btwn Oz's feet*

Ozzy gasped as he stumbled. "Careful you two!" he groaned before moving into the bathroom and turning on the shower.

Nessie: *yapped as he entered the shower with his Mommy, brr-ed at the water sprinkling dwn at him, shaking his body*

Chico: *her hackles raised n hissed at the sight of water n quickly made a sprint for it, diving under the bed8

Ozzy blinked a few times before shaking his head. "No peace with you around, is there Ness?" he teased before moving under the spray and washing his body.

Nessie: *stuck his tongue out to lap at the water spraying dwn, wagging his tail ecstatically*

Ozzy shook his head and smiled. "Silly puppy..." he mumbled and shook his head, washing his hair and body with lots of soap.

Nessie: *rubbed himself ard Oz's legs, getting the soap on himself too*

Ozzy blinked and shook his head, grinning some. "You silly pup..." he mumbled before he began to rinse the soap off himself and Ness. "Never known any dog to like a bath..."

Nessie: *yapped n bounded ard Oz's legs again, slipping n sliding n plopped abt bt still hyper as evr*

Ozzy shook his head and smiled before he turned the water off and climbed out, drying himself off with a towel.

Nessie: *tries to climb out bt was too wet n slippery to do so, n was clambering abt in vain, whining for his Mommy*

Ozzy blinked and looked back at him, laughing softly before helping the pup out of the bath. "Not so big and strong are ya?"

Nessie: *makes a dog pout, as if telling him the tub is too slippery for him*

Ozzy giggled and grinned at him, kissing his forehead. "Yeah, yeah... but you still need your mommy, don't ya?" he said before blinking. "Ah, I mean your daddy, I'm your daddy... ugh, damn Thrax..." he grumbled before walking out the bathroom, the towel around his shoulders.

Nessie: *shook himself dry n tottered towards his Mommy, trying to coax Chico out frm under the bed, as if telling her bathtime was ovr*

Chico: *sees them n tentatively come out, bt still kept away frm the dog as he was still wet*

Ozzy looked down at Chico and smiled, reaching down to pet her. "It's okay, kit..." he said before moving over to the bed, rubbing his backside absently.

Nessie: *sneezed, still a bit wet n needs a little drying*

Chico: *mewed, as if asking wht's wrong with her Mommy*

Ozzy blinked, looking back and tossing the towel on the pup. "Hm? What's wrong Chi?"

Nessie: *whined, wanting his Mommy to dry him*

Chico: *gestured at him rubbing his ass*

Ozzy blinked and flushed, moving over to Ness to rub him down. "I'm fine Chi."

Nessie: *nuzzled Oz as he was being rubbed dwn*

Chico: *didnt look too convinced*

Ozzy laughed some, quickly drying the pup off before hanging the towel up so it could dry.

*a knock on the door was heard, in which Nessie yapped n ran to scrape at the door*

Ozzy blinked and looked up, moving to pull on his pajama pants before he shuffled over to the door, opening it.

Klepta: *peeked in* Hey, Oz, evrything alright there? Want some breakfast? We're hving American

Ozzy blinked and nodded, grinning up at him. "That sounds great! I'll be down soon!"

Klepta: *smiled n ruffled his head before going dwnstairs*

Ozzy watched him leave before closing the door and sighing, moving to get his pajama top on, too.

*Nessie n Chico yapped n mewled, wanting to go dwnstairs for breakfast too, circling his legs*

"Okay, okay. Calm down!" Ozzy insisted before heading out of the room and downstairs. "Remember you two, you eat your own food!"

*both pet let out their own animalistic giggle as they followed their Mommy dwnstairs to eat, n evryone was at the dining room hving American breakfast, with the exception of Thrax who's not there*

Ozzy sighed before moving over to the pet bowls and filled them for the two animals before moving to sit at the table.

Klepta: Hey, slept well last night, doll? *handed him his share of American breakfast*

"Uh... yeah, it was okay." Ozzy said, licking his lips and getting stuck in.

Rouge: *smelt a scent on Oz* A-ra...? Tht doesnt smell like Thrax ottoto-chan~?

"Huh? Oh... yeah, Majah helped me last night cause Thrax got out of hand..." Ozzy mumbled, eating his food.

Rouge: Heeeeh~? *sniffed some more* Taska ja nai ne (not help), more like... *sniffed again* A-ra?? Anata wa sex--!! *his mouth got covered by the cell's hand*

Ozzy's eyes widened as he held his hand tight over Rouge's mouth, gulping. "A-aha... now now..."

Klepta: *raised a brow, seemed to knw wht's going on bt decided to ignore it as he turned to Edison* More hot chocolate, mein bruder?

Edison yawned and blinked, murring a little as he finished off his mug and held it out, purring at his brother, enjoying the sweet drink.

Klepta: *chuckles n took his mug n refilled it with the pot of hot chocolate before handing it to him* Here ya go. Make sure u finish all ur baked beans n scrambled eggs this time

Edison just huffed in reply, sipping at the chocolatey drink with a purr, licking his lips.

Klepta: *shook his head n ate*

Rodeo: *has regained his motor skills a little n scooped some baked beans, toast, bacon n sausages n sunny side ups, albeit badly onto an empty plate*

Rouge: Doushita, Rodeo-chan?

Rodeo: For Thrax ottoto-chan ne~ *tried to pick another sausage n it went flop into Rodeo's coffee* Moh~~

Ozzy looked up and snorted, laughing a little. "Poor thing, you want some help, Rodeo?" he asked, plucking the sausage out the coffee.

Rodeo: Domo~? (pls) *gives him puppy eyes*

Ozzy laughed and smiled at him, breaking the sausage in half before tossing it to the two pets. Turning back, he helped Rodeo fill the plate.

Rodeo: Arigato~ Hahaha~ *was still a little out of it, bt at least he's regaining sanity a little frm his gesture to save breakfast for Thrax*

*Nessie n Chico happily nommed at the sausage, tho Nessie got the coffee bit bt he ate anyway*

Ozzy blinked and watched the poor, out of it virus. "Do you want some help carrying it? You look like you're going to drop it."

Rouge: Daijobu, I'll do it. Dont want Thrax ottoto-chan to jump u all of a sudden n waste a good breakfast *put the plate of food on a tray*

Ozzy blinked and flushed some, nodding slowly before moving to sit back down carefully, eating his food.

Rouge: *brought the food upstairs*

Klepta: So has Majah given us any intel on how to deal with Big Mama?

Ozzy blinked and frowned a little. "Well, I think he said he's going to help us get close to her..."

Klepta: Oh? Which is?

Ozzy looked up at him. "Like... infultrate... so we can attack."

Klepta: In other words, he hasnt told u anything yet *raised a brow as he sipped his coffee*

Rodeo: *giggled as he help feed Amber some baked beans n scrambled eggs*

"Well... no, not yet... he had to go back. Big Mama was... calling him." Ozzy said, frowning a little to himself.

Klepta: Calling him? *noticed him looking troubled* U OK, doll? Wanna talk abt it?

Ozzy shook his head. "It's nothing, really... I just... I'm worried about Majah is all..."

Klepta: *knws there's something more than tht n took the cell's chin, tilting it towards him* Talk to me, doll

Ozzy blinked in surprise, looking at him before he looked away, chewing on his lip. "I... I told you."

Klepta: I heard u. Ur worried abt Majah. Wht's wrong? Is there something wrong abt him?

Suddenly, a tear slipped down the poor cell's cheek. "He's dying..."

Klepta: *sees the tear n brought him to his lap, holding him close* Wht r u talking abt? Why is he dying?

Ozzy shook slightly. "His dog... isn't well... I wanted to help but he said there's nothing that can be done..."

Klepta: Then it must be a lethal poison. Big Mama has tht, n she must've used the bond factor btwn HIV virus n dogs

Ozzy nodded slowly, clinging onto Klepta, burying his face iinto his chest now. "I-I want to help... but I can't... and he's going to die... because of that bitch!"

Klepta: *held him close n hushed him* S'OK, s'OK, there nothing we can do. If u knw Big Mama, u knw evryone is expendable to her. Nothing escapes her grasp. Wen she wants u dead, she will, by hook or by crook

"... Then she'll pay, for all the lives she's taken so mercilessly. I promise, for Thrax's sake, my sisters, you guys... and for Majah..."

Klepta: *smiled* U speak as if ur in love with Majah instead of Thrax *chuckles n caressed his cheek*

Ozzy blinked in surprise and blushed, chewing on his lip. "A-ah... No! I'm not... I just... care about him."

Klepta: Reli? Looks like it is. Dont get Thrax jealous now. He'll prolly end up killing Majah before Big Mama's poison get to him...OK, tht sounded like mercy killing

"He's just a... friend. I guess enemies can come close to each other." Ozzy mumbled before rubbing his eye and sniffling a little.

Klepta: *sighed n shook his head* Just dont get too attached. Thrax wont be happy. He'll think ur in love with him

Ozzy bit his lip. "I... I'm not... I swear I don't. I just worry about him. We had a connection, you know? I saw what happened to him..."

Klepta: Ah, the mind-reading thing, eh? *tapped Oz's forehead gently* I guess tht's understandable. U read his mind, u shared his feelings n emotions n his memories, tht makes u an empath as well

"I can't help it... but I really do feel sorry for him... I... don't want him to die. He deserves a second chance after we kill that bitch, Big Mama! He could change his ways!" Ozzy said, tears budding in the corner of his eyes as the dishes on the table rattled, seeming to be caused by Oz's telekenisis.

Klepta: Shh, shh, shh... *hugged him close* Calm dwn, doll. Ur gonna spoil evryone's breakfast. I knw ur upset, we feel sorry for him too, bt its how it is. Like I said, wen Big Mama wants something, she will get it one way or another. There's no way ard it

Ozzy calmed down a little when he was hugged, the dishes stilling on the table as he buried himself in Klepta's torso, curling up on his lap as Edison looked over, seeming a little drowsy from the drink. "Hyu vant some...?" he purred, holding out the mug.

Klepta: *gestured to Rouge to help him pour some*

Rouge: *nods, took the mug n poured out the last of the hot chocolate n handed it to Edison* Moh~ Ur finishing all the chocolate ne~ Eddie-chan

"Mmm... so? It's mein..." Edison purred as he sniffed the drink before sipping it, seeming to be on a sugar high.

Rouge: *sighed* Ur lucky ur in a germaphobe city or the Diabetes entity will come n *grabbed Edison's shoulder at tht* NOM AT U~!!! *guffawed*

Edison's eyes widened, looking horrified as he cried out, spilling the warm drink all over himself as he dropped his mug, fear covering his face.

Klepta: Rouge!! *threw a spoon at his head* Its OK, Eddie, its OK, they won't get u *brought Edison to lean close to his shoulder n glared at Rouge, the sight looking like a mother hen with the babies in arms*

Rouge: *giggled along with Rodeo*

Edison whimpered, trembling against his brother, clinging onto him as his wide eyes darted around in a panic. Ever since he was a baby, he had a really bad fear of Diabetes after all the stories he had been told, having been a sugar freak since practically birth.

Klepta: Shh...Its OK, they wont be here. I'll protect u, Eddie. Rouge, Rodeo! Its not funny! U knw how he feels abt the Diabetes entity!

Rouge: Maa, maa, jodan desu yo, jodan ne~ (just kidding)

Ozzy lifted his head and frowned, slowly pulling Edison against him and stroking his hair before he began to sing the lullaby that Thrax always did for him quietly.

Klepta: *noticed n smiled, letting him do it*

Rodeo: Ehh...Kawaaaiii neee~

Ozzy ignored them, stroking the little virus' hair as he sung softly, his Spanish seeming to get alot better but he still made mistakes.

Klepta: *noticed tht Edison seemed to hv calmed dwn frm the singing n patted the cell's head*

Edison had ended up falling into a light sleep against the cell by the time he was finished. That song really was powerful.

Ozzy blinked, looking up at Klepta. "I think he fell asleep..."

Klepta: *chuckles* I'll tuck him in. Ur gonna hv to get off my lap tho so I can move

Ozzy gave a small pout at that. He was enjoying snuggling with his brother. It felt nice. Not a lovers cuddle, but a family cuddle.

Klepta: *chuckles* Be a good boy. Get off me now. I cant let Eddie sleep like this. U knw how he complains if he doesnt sleep right

Ozzy lett out his own, as if to say he'd complain to, pouting at him as he nuzzled against him slightly.

Klepta; *shook his head n turned to Rouge* Well, Rouge, will u do the honours to tuck ur little brother up? Its the least u could do for scaring the bajeesus outta him

Rouge: Hai~ *got up n picked Edison up, bringing him upstairs to tuck him in*

Edison groaned as the scent of his two brother's left his scences but curled up in Rouge's arms anyway.