Chapter 13: Mine!

Xavier's POV:

As we entered the door, Rion's Mom and Dad were waiting for us in the living room.

"Xavier, come sit with us, the dinner is almost ready." – Mrs. Smith said as she pat the space between them.

"Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Smith." – I greeted them and bowed my head in respect. I need to make a good impression!

"What a polite young man." – Mr. Smith said while patting my head.

Rion held my hand again and pulled me to the couch.

As we sat, Rion explained to me, "This is my favorite cartoon! Detective Carrot! He is very very clever!"

He excitedly pointed at the carrot with a monocle and a khaki suit.

I nodded and paid more attention to the cartoon shown on TV. Just as the Detective Carrot was about to he defeated by his opponent, the Rotten Tomato, Rion's hand clenched mine. Then I realized, he has always been holding my hand, from the beginning! With this thought, how could I focus at the TV again?!

I watched distractedly while savoring the moment that we held hands. I also observed Rion beside me, he seemed so focused on the moving carrot in the TV.

'Cute'

The butler finally came out of the dining room and informed us that the food is ready. We proceeded to the dining room. I don't know why but seeing 4 sets of plates and utensils made my heart warm. Rion pulled me to the dining table and we sat side by side. While we ate, some topics came up... Like school.

"Rion, today was your 1st day of school right?" – Mrs. Smith asked him.

"Yes mommy!

"How was it honey?" – Mr. Smith asked.

"It was fun! I met new people and I've made new friends! Our teacher is really kind and the games we play at school is really fun!" – he animatedly explained.

The things he mentioned were the things we also did, somewhat, it made me nervous. The thought that someone is gonna steal him from me, terrifies me. I can't lose Rion! What should I do? I suddenly stopped eating and Mrs. Smith noticed me.

"Looks like Xavier is jealous that you made several new friends haha." – she teasingly said.

"Oh! Don't worry Xavi! I'll always be your friend even if I found new friends at school, besides, you're the 1st friend I had! hehe." – he said as he giggled.

The title of the very 1st friend eased my worry. But then... I'll just become one of his friends that way. I want to be different from them. I want a relationship much more significant than a friend, a role that only I can get! The only one in his life!

Rion is mine!