Always there

Chapter 18: Thanksgiving discussion

Everyone woke up early on Thanksgiving morning. Since the Ishiyama’s didn’t have any family nearby and usually celebrated alone, and due to recent events, they were invited to the Stern residence for Thanksgiving.

They all climbed into the car an stopped by the school to pick up Millie; since the Halloween dance her and Hiroki have been going ‘steady’. To Yumi’s parents, it was ‘cute’, but Ulrich and Yumi knew better. Odd had even caught them doing it in a janitor’s closet one time; he had been going there with a certain pink-haired girl to do the same thing. According to Aelita, who was the only one willing to talk about it, it escalated into a foursome.

“We’re here.” Mrs Ishiyama said excitedly as they pulled into the driveway. They clamored out of the car and while everyone straightened out their cloths Ulrich walked up to his front door and knocked. His mom answered.

“Ulrich!” she said with joy, giving her son a hug and a kiss on the forehead. She came out to greet everyone. Ulrich’s dad came out next and gave Ulrich a curt handshake, as well as everyone else.

“Come in and relax.” Yumi’s mom said, “Dinner will be ready in ten minutes.

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The dinner itself was enjoyable if not exciting. The kids sat at one end of the table and talked about school while the adults talked about work and related issues. It was after dinner when things got a little more interesting…

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“Ulrich,” Ulrich’s mom said, “Would you show your friends around the second floor? I’m sure Hiroki would love your room.”

“Sure mom.” Ulrich said. Once all of the kids were upstairs the adults got to a more serious issue.

“You wanted to talk to us alone?” Ulrich’s dad said.

“Yes.” Mr. Ishiyama said, “It’s a rather…touchy matter that we thought best to discuss with the both of you.”

“You see, a few days ago our daughter approached us with a question.” Mrs. Ishiyama said, “Actually, it was more of a request. She wants to, um,”

“She wants to what?” Ulrich’s father asked, raising a questioning eyebrow.

“She wishes that herself and your son, Ulrich, could share a room.” Mr. Ishiyama said. “We thought it would be best to get your opinions before giving an answer.” He added after a few seconds of uneasy silence.

“What do you think?” Mr. Stern asked.

“Well, I am not for the idea,” Mr. Ishiyama said, “It seems inappropriate.”

“But I think it’s a good idea.” Mrs. Ishiyama said, “I believe that the two of them have shown more than enough maturity and devotion to each other, and I see nothing wrong with it.”

“They’re a pair of teenagers. When you put two sets of opposite hormones in a room together they’ll….they’ll….” Mr. Ishiyama said.

“Have sex?” Mrs. Stern finished.

“Precisely.” Mr. Ishiyama said.

“But what’s the problem with that?” Mrs. Ishiyama said, “I mean, the reason we don’t want our children to have sex when they are so young is primarily so that they don’t get pregnant, contract any of the many STD’s, or suffer the emotional heartbreak of young love. Our daughter is already pregnant, and neither of them have STD’s,”

“And I don’t foresee them separating anytime soon.” Mrs. Stern interjected.

“Exactly.” Yumi’s mom finished.

“Well,” Ulrich’s dad said, apparently thinking. Yumi’s father seemed to be reconsidering as well, “If you put it that way..”

“I guess we could give it a try.” Mr. Ishiyama said.

“That’s more like it.” Mrs. Ishiyama said, “We’ll move Ulrich down to Yumi’s room tonight then.”

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Alright everyone, I’ll leave the next chap up to you. I can either;

Skip to Christmas or

Have a ‘romantic’ first night in the same room. Up to you!