-sorry for the lack of updates! Computer trouble!-
Joe tugged on his torn shirt as his teacher went on and on about expections of his biology class. To wasn't going to be like his biology class back home where Eddy manage to burn off one of his eyebrows with a bunson burner. A smile crossed Joe's face as the memory flickered in his mind like an old movie.
"What are you thinking about, Joe-san?"
He looked over at Aiko. "I was just thinking about my brother."
"Your older brother?"
"Yeah, my big brother Eddy." He said toying with his pen. "Eddy had a gift for getting the two of us in trouble. He always got us out of it though. The handsom and charming all-star quarterback. Eddy throw the game winning passes and I would stop the other team from scoring."
"Your brother sounds pretty cool."
"Yeah, he is. . . was." Joe choked on the last word.
"How are is your hand, Joe-san?" Kimiko asked giving Aiko a 'shut up' look.
He looked at his still bleeding hand. "Oh, this? Heck, this is nothing. You should see my hands during football and harvest season."
Aiko was glad to see his mood brighten and Kimiko was right to give her that look. She didn't mean to bring up bad memories.
"Do you still want to check-out Tokyo with us today?" Aiko asked him hoping he didn't change his mind.
"Sure, but first can we stop and get something to eat?" He patted his belly, 'I'm hungry.'
Both girls looked at him like he was crazy. Kimiko was about to poke fun at him, but didn't when the teacher cleared his throat. All three of them pretended to pay attenion.
-That's it for now!-