Even though Tempette had slept with her kitten for the first night in her own room after all the evenings horrid events, she didn't feel rested at all when she awoke at a blaring 5:30 in the morning. She laid in bed next to Aki for another thirty min trying to go back to bed... before grunting and pulling the blanket from herself. She had stabbed someone, yeah, he deserved it... but she, Tempette had stabbed someone. Grunting she gave up on staying in bed, instead kissing Aki's forehead when she stood up, and shead her little black nightie that she really needed to get dry cleaned, and headed to the attached bathroom for a rather long -hot- shower. Temp was sure Aki wouldn't wake up, the poor boy looked like a train hit him.

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Alice was quite frankly rather... frustrated, that her eldest children were uninterested in what their home provided, and some even took advantage of it, picking on the other students for entertainment. So there she was, hoping once more she could convert her third born to join the ranks of ... well something, and let loose the girls pent up anger into something creative. The girl needed friends, that much was apparent, and if she just let loose a little.. well she could have the time of her life here no? Lightly Alice knocked on her daughters door, trying her best not to wake up her to her children which were all in close proximity on the same floor with separate rooms connected by a joint bathroom. Alice hoped this would not awaken her youngest which had his room connected to Tempette's, Barayas was a good kid when he wanted to be.
"Tempette hun, you awake?"

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Aki's dreams were filled with violence that usually ended up with him being pummeled. Each time, Kayane was the aggressor and each time Aki himself lost. He moaned as he turned over in his sleep, his leg throbbing angrily, so hard that it was diffiocult for him to stay asleep. Giving up, he opened his eyes blearily, hearing the water running. Where was he? Wait a moment... The University. Tempette had saved him... His head popped up, red hair a mess as he glanced around for Tempette. Nowhere to be seen, but her nightie was on the floor in a heap. He felt a smile cross his lips and he rested his head back down onto the pillow. That's when the door was knocked on and a woman's voice filtered through the wood. Aki jumped fully awake, making a face. His heart pounded in his chest as he looked around. Could he hide in the closet? Swinging his legs over the side of the bed, he stepped down, testing his weight and then yelping out when white-hot pain ripped through the tender foot. DAMNIT!

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The female purred loudly, the water pouring over her form washing away her negative vibes. Or at least it was nice to think so. In a way she felt like starting off her morning prayer with 'forgive me father for I have sinned... big time.' but she couldn't muster up the energy. She was pretty damn sure what god or whoever was going to do to her when she got to heaven or wherever someone like her went. A little of the tension in her shoulders drained with the pounding of water, making her feel just a bit more relaxed. Temp closed her eyes, allowing the soft pelting to calm her nerves just a little more, tilting her head downward so that her dripping blonde hair would fall off of her shoulders and in front of her. Vaguely she thought that she should tell mother or at least someone that Aki was there... but the warmth of the shower beckoned her to stay just for a few moments more.


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At the wine of pain Alice pulled out her master key and slid it into the lock, quickly turning the key and making her way inside. "Whats wrong Tempe..." She stopped, her gaze resting on the ruffled red hair of the boy in her daughters bed, before her gaze drifted to the shower where she figured her daughter was currently. Laying in the middle of the floor was her daughters night dress. "w.. wha." Alice pursed her lips, cocking her head to the side and looking at the really beat up Aki with interest, seeing as she couldn't form sentences at the moment.

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Aki flushed crimson as he hesitated, one foot pulled up and the other flat against the floor. s**t, s**t, s**t. He assumed the black-haired woman was Tempette's mother -- they had the same golden eyes... And he was sleeping in her daughter's bed. Clothed, of course, thank GOD. He pulled his ears back and ran both hands through his hair, laying the disheveled mess flat. "Uh... Hello..." He couldn't see a mirror anywhere, but he'd seen himself directly after the "attack" and he knew he wasn't a pretty sight. His face was probably one giant bruise... "Um... I'm Aki. I was just...er...sleeping? Tempette's in the shower. We didn't do anything! I swear..." His words came out in a rush.

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Alice blinked a few times, just staring. It was odd, he didn't seem to be like the other boys her daughter was attracted to... he wasn't quite rough enough, and certainly not strong enough if he got those bruises... "This is not meant to be rude by any means. But what the hell happened to you? You look like you were hit by a bus... or a really pissed off bouncer." She arched a dark eyebrow, golden eyes flashing with... something. "Sorry. I'm Alice, Temp's mother... Ive never heard of you..." She ran the list of names through her head which her other children had relayed to her. Wylde was a common one... and ... Kitten? "Your not either of the boys im aware of. Are you new?"

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Aki watched her with a mix of wonder and confusion -- had his mother found Tempette on his bed, she would've probably had a hissy fit... Alice was calm, considering the situation. This calmed Aki's racing heartbeat. "Uh..." He touched his nose and shook his head. "My brother...and I...got into a fight." He picked his words carefully, meeting her gaze with a new boldness. "No bouncer, no bus. Although I'd probably be better off with either of those." His tone was dry. "She calls me her kitten." Saying the words made him blush again and he looked away. He liked Tempette...alot more than he should. And it was probably obvious. "Don't ask me why."

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"oh thank god." Alice blurted out before she had the chance to stop herself. She at least had the decency to look embarrassed by it however. "sorry, I was figuring 'kitten' was another one of the... well. Put it this way, your the most normal of her regulars that I've met and or heard of." She shifted herself so that she wasn't staring so openly. "So im assuming Temp brought you here... how did she know what was going on... or do you always see each other after nine?" Nine was the last time Alice saw Tempette prior to this ... event, she hoped he would at least tell her some of the truth.

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Tempette stared at the wall of the shower, wondering vaguely if Aki was up. Quickly she washed her hair, turned off the water and walked out of the attached bathroom...completely nude, save for a towel around her waist and over her hair. Once she was in the room, Temp barely realized not only was aki up, but her bloody mother was invading her privacy again.
"Mom what the hell are you doing in here?!" Her eyes widened, but she stood her ground, one hand on a hip.

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Aki's brow raised at Alice's outburst -- normal? He was sitting here with a bruised face, a broken nose and a sore ankle and he was normal? What kind of boys did Tempy usually...fancy? He felt a strange feeling then, a rush of heat -- jealousy? Was he -jealous- of the other boys? He gave a snort, surprised at himself, leaning back on the bed. Oh joy, another emotion for his anger to compete with. His head jerked to the side as a nearly-naked Tempette strode into the room, staring at her mother as if she'd seen a ghost. Aki let his gaze linger on her for a moment before smiling. "She was keeping me company," he said casually, waving a hand, as if it didn't matter.

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Alice paled, looking at her daughter up and down, her face flushing. "t... tempette!" she sputtered, looking over at Aki's smug face and then to her daughter. "Get some ******** clothes on this instant, you know you have company!"

"company that was knocked out before you barged in. Mind you." Tempette rolled her eyes, grabbing a few things from a small dresser and going back into the bathroom. "why the hell are you here?!"

"Im your mother I have every right to be here!"

"whatever. Leave my kitten alone, he needs to recover. And don't try separating us either, he's my favorite."

Alice turned a brighter shade of red, her eyes narrowing dangerously. "and if I refuse? Perhaps I think he should see a medic."

"set everything last night. And Honestly, I don't care what you want or think. 'm old enough to take care of myself thank you very much."

Alice looked at Aki as though looking for help. "why the hell do you deal with her? HOW do you deal with her?"

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Aki carefully curled his legs underneath him, wrapping his arms around himself, dragging the blanket with him. He watched them with flat ears, unease eating at the pit of his stomach. He was the reason they were fighting? He'd assumed it'd be okay with Alice for him to come here, to get away from Kayane. Maybe he was wrong. He looked back and forth between them, surprised when Tempette dubbed him "her favorite" although he wanted to puff up and get prideful, but he didn't. He was too tired. Still, it made him grin. "N-No medic. I'm okay..." His voice was small, though, compared to the two bold women. He cursed it for being weak. When Alice stared at him, he could find no words. "I like her? Makes it easy." And then came a sassy smile, feeling pleased.

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Alice arched her brow, her lips forming a grim line when Temp walked out of the bathroom dressed in a corset and torn jeans. Her daughter was too young for such attire! but Alice knew she wouldn't win that argument, so she stuffed it and went with something she knew would get under her daughters skin more. "I'll let him stay on one condition." A slow smirk formed on her lips, something Temp had adopted from her mother. "I want you to take dance classes here. I'll even let him stay in this room" Alice looked her daughter up and down, quite proud with herself. There was no way Tempette would.

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"fine." Temp rolled her eyes, pushing past her mother, and looking over Aki with a serious expression on her face, poking and prodding his bones. "Go get him a ankle brace and one of those bandages for the nose." She ignored her mother and went on checking him, only relaxing when the door closed behind Alice. She would except her win gracefully Temp knew, and she wouldn't come back tonight. Someone else would bring the supplies to them. Tempette looked Aki up and down before flopping on top of the bed. "This is what I deal with at least three times a week."

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Aki followed Alice's gaze to Tempette's corset, biting back a small, appreciative whistle. Later, later. He didn't want to make a bad impression on her mother. He chuckled a little at his predicament, listening to Alice's condition. Dancing? Tempette didn't like dancing? He tilted his head, watching Tempette's face, but she accepted without a second thought, it seemed. And then she began poking at him. "H-Hey, ow," he reminded her, but he let her fiddle with a frown on his face. "She's not -that- bad... I was expecting a bitchy old hag, from what you've told me about her..." He offered her a small smile. "But I can see why you clash. I don't get along with my mom very well, if it helps?"

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Tempette rolled her eyes, "she can be, belive me. Shes just smug because she got what she wanted, though I never told her what KIND of dancing I would do." This made a small smile appear on Temp's face, her amber eyes alight with a happy flame. She tossed one leg over his and straddled his lap, her hands lightly on his chest. "Shes just jealous." the last word came out in something very similar to a purr, a bit of heat mingled in her statement. "If only you weren't so damaged... I would totally take advantage of this situation."

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"Ooh, I'll bite. What kind of dancing will you be taking?" His green eyes flickered with interest as she got close, hands on his chest. He relaxed into his elbows, which were propping him up. He picked up the heat in her words, smirking, his ears pricking forwards to focus on her. "I'm not -too- damaged, you know..." he purred right back. "I just look like I got hit by a bus." He touched his face with one hand, feeling the bruising above his lip and forced himself to grin even when it stung. And it stung alot. "So...am I really your favorite?" He looked at her like a doting dog might its owner, thoroughly curious and rather pleased, too.

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She bit her lip looking him up and down. "babe at work I use a lot of dance... something a little like this." Temp wiggled her hips inches from his, her back arched. "Yes, you are my favorite. The only one I've named in fact." She thumped his nose and grinned. "and my most normal, I find that interesting..."

Temp lowered her hips to his, making eye contact again. "You look more dog then cat with that face." The corner of her mouth lifted in a half smirk. "tis a shame I couldn't have you naked last night... mom would have came in and backed right out." Temp flicked her nails in his hair, lightly combing through the red strands, smoothing it back as she went along... conveniently pressing herself to him as she did so. "Your my kitten. Any b***h -including your brother- touch you without my concent should die."

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He chuckled, his chest shaking. Stripper dancing... Oh, Alice would not approve. This made him grin all the while. He watched her with admiration in his eyes. However, when she thumped his nose, he gave a squeak as black dotted his vision. "Owwww," he growled out, staring at her with ears flat for a moment. "It -is- broken, yanno! But...I'm glad I'm your favorite." Another smirk, self-satisfied, even as he rubbed his sore nose. He forced himself not to blush when she spoke of him being naked for Alice. That would've gone over well... Not to mention he would've been falling off the bed trying to get out of her sight, most likely. The idea made his leg throb painfully. He let his free hand reach up and play with Tempette's hair, pulling her down so he could smell the soap. "Mmm... My brother is a b***h," he said with a rather lazy grin. "But I'd rather not...talk about him."

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Temp scratched his scalp, a soft purr coming from her chest. "moms just surprised I brought a guy home, normally I don't... well I don't ever. My family scares even me. And I set your nose perfectly, quit bitching... its just sore." She stretched out at his side happily, closing her eyes. "your ankle though, its going to be shitty for awhile. I think you ripped a tendon in it." Tempette yawned, opening her eyes and feeling them drift closed again. "be happy mom didn't draft you too. Might be a bad thing if you try to dance. Though I have to admit, it would be entertaining to watch."

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As she stretched out beside him, he lowered his back to the bed and turned on his side, to face her, his ruby hair falling into his eyes. "Still hurts," he complained softly, a smile playing at the corners of his lips. "You don't think I could dance?" He looked at her curiously, tracing her jawline with his fingers. She was so beautiful... He felt a pang in his chest. And he was her favorite... The thought made him grin again. "I could dance when my ankle heals. I bet I'd be better than you. Well -- not at STRIPPING...but dancing? Yeah, why not?" He paused. "Shall we fall back asleep?"

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Tempette laughed softly, her eyes already closed. "bet you couldn't dance your way out of a paper bag lover. other wise you wouldn't be so banged up as you are now." She pressed herself against him, laying her hand over his mouth. "shut up, I've only got a hour going for me before some lackey comes with fresh bandages. If anything else disturbs me im going to attack it and feed it to your brother in stew. Temp rolled her eyes again, before closing them and leaning back into her pillows happily.