"A Teacher's Warning"

Charlie and Kyle actually had a very good morning after they got off the bus.  With the tension from the day before gone they both could lighten up and talk freely - if they could get away with that in class that is.  When the two did get a chance to talk during the breaks between classes, Kyle was still a little suspicious about Charlie's answer he gave on the bus.  Just after the bell rang he tapped Charlie's nose with his pawdigit.

"Charlie," Kyle started to ask, "I get the feeling you left out a lot of stuff.  What did you really find out?"

"I told you all I knew," Charlie answered defensively, "Anything I found out is just between me and Mel."

"C'mon, there had to be something juicy in there."

"Well, Mel did talk little bit about your sleepovers with her," Charlie whispered, "I think she might have caught a peek or two of you and Jessie kissing."

"S-she did?" Kyle asked shocked.

"You act like that's a big surprise," Charlie mumbled, "Even without that I knew your sister really likes you.  The kissing part though makes me wonder."

"I-it was nothing," Kyle said with a hushed tone, "She does that to me without me knowing about it...like the other day she insisted I wore one of her training pants she had leftover."

"You wet the bed?"

"I-I do," Kyle said shyly as he bit his lip, "Don't tell anyone, please!"

"Seems she was concerned," Charlie nodded softly, "Maybe she's been covering for you and thinks she can't keept quiet on the matter."

"She did it herself though!" Kyle mumbled, "and stared at my underwear area as she fitted me."  Charlie blushed a bit as it reminded him of Melanie's memory of the two during their potty training ordeals.

"Can you tell your folks about your problems?"

"I'm a big boy!" Kyle fussed, "I really am...and my sister is just a pest..."  The two had to stop their conversation just as the next class started.  Charlie had learned a few provocative things from Kyle after he told him about the kissing.  He didn't know that his best friend's embarrassing secrets...and the way he was talking about his sister as a pest and fussing about her sounded a little like Charlie and Melanie's back and forth, especially when she was looking after a sometimes-forgetful kit.  He was starting to think that his sister was right - those two were starting to get a similar relationship to him and Melanie.  But how to approach the subject in a diplomatic, sensitive matter and who share it to; that was the rub in Charlie's dilemna.  Even so, Charlie decided to use some discretion and not reveal anything unless he was talking directly to Kyle.  Did the four friends secretly emulate each other or did both happen independently of the others?  The questions ran through Charlie's mind as the morning classes continued.  Even so, thanks to the conversation with his sister, he took it in stride as the morning continued until it was lunch time.  The two friends once again sat by each other at the lunch table over trays of fried pork tenderloin, fake mashed potatoes and gravy, beans and peanut butter and chocolate bars.  Just as Charlie was smearing his tenderloin with ketchup, Kyle was nervously rapping his digits on the tray as he started to eat his lunch.

"Kyle," Charlie smiled softly, "I won't tell anyone what you told me. But please - "

"I want it to be secret," Kyle answered, "Who would believe me anyway?"

"You really need to tell someone about it," Charlie pleaded, "Something like this shouldn't be bottled up. Almost drove Mel and I crazy the last few days, didn't you notice?"

"So, what was in the diary?"

"Kyle, I'm not going to betray my sister's trust," Charlie snapped, "You can ask my sister if you don't believe me."

"C-charlie," Kyle sighed, "I'm sorry if I'm going a little ballistic on you it's just...my sister seeing me like that when she took my problem in her own paws made me wonder why she was so fascinated.  It also made me wonder if I'm gonna end up like you and Mel and sis."

"It's not just at bedtime?"

"No...it's not," Kyle blushed, "I just think of myself as a big boy and to do that would..."

"Kyle, for that problem you really should talk to the nurse and to your dad," Charlie shook his head, "I can't help you with you sister but for that I want you to share your potty problems with your dad.  That's something that needs taken care of."  Kyle couldn't say much more as he noddled in defeat; while he was denied the knowledge of those saucy bits of Melanie's dairy, he couldn't deny that Charlie was right about his other troubles.  It just stung him that he needed that since he had an ego of being the "big boy" among their little circle.  It was a source of pride for the leopard, but also felt a little lonely since his other friends didn't like to associate with him because his friends were "little babies" in their eyes.  He sighed again as the two ate their lunch together, then as the bell rang for recess, they emptied their trays and made their way outside.  Melanie was sitting patiently for Charlie with a soft smile; however Jessie was not seen at the benches at the doors.

"Hiya Kit," Melanie smiled as she wagged her tail, "Would you like to play?"  

"I really need to relax more than anything," Charlie answered, "I just want to lay under the shade."

"Sure thing," Melanie nodded happily as she led him over there.  While Kyle was looking around, he was suddenly pounced on by his sister who mewed cutely at him.

"Kyle!  I found you!" Jessie cheered happily, "Tag your it!" Kyle whined a bit as Jessie already decided what they were going to do.  Kyle started to chase his snow leopard sister around the playground, through the swings, the teeter-totter, the jungle gym, the few shade trees, back around and kept going until she stubbed her toe on the monkey bars.  By that time Kyle caught up to her and tapped her shoulder signifying that she was now "it."

"You're it sis!" Kyle cheered a bit, but stopped as Jessie blushed at him.

"Not fair!" She fussed, "I tripped!"

"Watch where you're going then," Kyle corrected her, shaking his head as Jessie tugged him over to the nearby tree.

"So...how are my trainers working for you?" Jessie asked Kyle shyly.

"T-they are working," Kyle mumbled shyly, not knowing she was going to bring such a sensitive subject up at recess, "Made it through the night and..."

"And?"

"I took another pair on today," Kyle blushed, "They are kinda cute but it also helped me focus better today."

"I'm gonna run out soon though," Jessie teased, "Can't keep it secret for much longer."

"That's what Charlie told me."

"I you don't, I will," Jessie teased.

"And Jessie, Mel told him about our kissing," Kyle meeped in embarrassment.

"Oh?  You seem all concerned about it, how cute," Jessie purred happily as she snuggled to her brother.

"I told him you were a pest, that it was nothing," Kyle told her about what he told his friend.  He tried to continue talking until he found her lips meeting his, snuggly clinging to him as she kissed him.  While he blushed, he couldn't deny that he actually liked her kissing him so he just held on to her as she did.  Unfortunatly for the two, those few moments ended when Ms. Silverpine came over and stamped her foot at the pair.

"You two see me at the door!" Ms. Silverpine barked at the two, the badger shaking her head at the kissing kittens while they slowly and somberly walked to the doors of the building.  When the two made it, she looked sternly down at the two, "You know the school rules!  Kissing is not allowed!"  The two blushed and whimpered; Ms. Sliverpine was also a former drill sergeant so her voice made her sound less like a normal teacher and more like a harsh disciplinarian when she was angry, which matched her personality of being pretty strict with the school rules as well.

"Y-yes Ms. Silverpine," the two answered in unisom.

"You know I can write to your father about this behavior.  It's inappropiate for school!" she barked her rebuke to the two, "For now, I want you Mr. Burundi to stand over by the far corner of the court and you Miss stand right here!" The two kittens didn't say anymore as they followed the badger's instructions.

As this was going in, Charlie and Melanie were just laying beside each other, sprawled out on the cool grass as they enjoyed a quiet recess.

"So Kit, how have classes been so far?"

"They've been alright Mel," Charlie answered, "And you?"

"Mine have been going good too," Menalie answered, "I am grateful you suggested we just relax today - today's science class was a doozy again.  A lot to think about."

"More sex-ed?"

"Mhmms," Melanie noddled shyly, "and more immature classmates giggling like gossiping schoolgirls.  So hard to learn such a subject with such an immature audience.  I liked talking to you about than Ms. Silverpine did to our class." Their ears perked out as they heard the booming voice of Ms. Silverpine yelling at what appeared to be Kyle and Jessie.  The two peeked up with their heads and blushed as they saw the badger discipling the two for their kissing.

"Oh no," Charlie gulped, "They kissed each other, didn't they?"

"Sounds like it, but why so guilty?"

"I told Kyle about you seeing them kiss. It wasn't in your diary so I thought it was alright to speak up," Charlie mumbled softly.

"It's alright Charlie," Mel shook your head, "I think he was getting too curious.  Hopefully this might curb that."

"Hope so," Charlie sighed, "Still my responsiblity for talking about that.  But...I also found that he has his own potty troubles too and Jessie was getting curious about her brother."

"T-that's new," Melanie blushed as the two gently laid back down, "He's not going to take that well."

"He isn't," Charlie nodded, "He thinks himself as the big boy in our group of friends.  But I stressed that is was something he needed to share with his folks right away. I don't think Jessie wants to keep that a secret for him."

"Thanks Kit," Melanie smiled, "You used good discretion today, even if mentioning their kissing got them in trouble."

"I will apologize to him for that."

"Good kit," Melanie noddled as the two sighed softly, relaxing a bit, "Oh, we better go to the nurse for our change though."  The two blushed and nodded as they got up, walking on over where the nurse was waiting for them.

"I really enjoyed just laying there and relaxing," Charlie whispered, "It's good sometimes to be that simple."

"No, I should thank you Kit," Melanie noddled as the nurse went to bring the two to her office, "It was your idea."  The two nodded and smiled softly and briefly overhearing Ms. Silverpine give the two kittens a warning about thier amorous display.  As Charlie was waiting for the nurse to tend to him, Jessie was sitting next to him sniffling a bit from the rebuke.

"J-Jessie," Charlie softly whispered, "I'm sorry I told your brother about what I heard.  I felt like it was what led to what happend..."

"N-no Charlie," Jessie shook her head, "It's my fault. My fault that I care for my brother so much."

"It's not your fault," Charlie answered, "Siblings will always care for each other."

"But why can't I kiss him?" Jessie cried softly, clinging to Charlie.

"Because they think you two are being more than good siblings.  It's something they don't want any kid to do at school, sibling or not."

"O-oh?"

"You have plenty of time outside of class for that if you want," Charlie answered, "But I don't know if Kyle is ready for that.  Mel and I think there might be something going on, but that is something you and Kyle need to talk about." Jessie nodded softly as Charlie gave her a soft fluff on her cheek.

"You think he does like me like I with him?" Jessie shyly asked.

"Only thing I will say is that's something you need to ask him yourself," Charlie nodded, "Looks like Mel is done, my time I supposed." Charlie hopped up and smiled at Mel as the nurse ushered him in to take care of his change.  Jessie did feel a little better when Charlie tried to explain a bit on discretion and that she was not wrong for caring for her brother.  She started to think on what Charlie said to her as well as some of the things she was helping Kyle with.  The more she thought about it the more she smiled; her friend did have a good point.  The only way to really know was to ask Kyle about how he felt.  After the kiddos were changed for the afternoon, they dove into a long afternoon of classes, lessions and assignments, Jessie smiling softly at Kyle as they went through the day.  When the end of day arrived, the four hopped back on their bus, same seating as usual.  But first, Charlie had to take care of one loosend from Kyle's misadventure at recess.  He had to make sure there was no ill feelings with his friend.

"I suppose you heard what happend," Kyle asked Charlie.

"I am sorry Kyle," Charlie quickly apologized, "It was my discussion of what Mel saw that got you two in trouble."

"It's okay Charlie," Kyle answered, "What is really bugging me is that I felt weird when I kissed Jessie.  I wanted it to continue as it felt all special.  Is that why she kisses me all the time for?"

"Kyle, I'm going to tell you what I told your sister," Charlie smiled, "You two need to ask each other those questions."

"You're right," Kyle sighed, "And don't worry, I will tell my dad about my other problem too."  Charlie nodded as Kyle and Jessie hopped off the bus first as the bus was going in the opposite way that afternoon.  Charlie and Melanie happily got off the bus and hugged their dad as they waited for him, then shooed his two kiddos off to do some chores around the house.

Back at the Brundi's home, Kyle was feeling very anxious after they entered the door and found their mother waiting for them.  The snow leopardess was sitting on the easy chair patiently waiting for the two kittens to come home but already noticed that Kyle was feeling very anxious.

"Kyle, dear?" she purred softly, "What's wrong?  Did you have a bad day of school."  Kyle nodded softly as he drooped his head in shame.

"Jessie kissed me and Ms. Silverpine gave us a very stern warning today," Kyle answered, "But that's not what I have on my mind.  It's something else."

"Kyle, you know you can't do that at school so why?"

"I think it was because I told my sister that I told my friend that I thought she was a pest," Kyle answered, "only to keep his attention off a sensitive subject."

"She does care for you, don't she?" His mother asked him, "I know because of the way she looks after her 'big' brother."

"And it's that part I want to talk about," Kyle whimpered, "See, she's been covering up the fact I've been having problems...staying dry."

"Staying dry?"

"Y-yes," Kyle answered, feeling ashamed, "She's been cleaning my sheets and jammies for a while now...and she even helped me into a pair of her old training pants a few nights ago."

"Bedwetting is more common than you think, sweetie," his mother answered, "Nothing to be shamed about."

"It is too!" Kyle fussed, "Because I also wet during the day and I don't know why!  I'm the big boy and that's all I have in this house compared to my sister!"

"Do you need to see the doctor then?"

"I-I do," Kyle mumbled, "But I don't want everyone else to know."

"Kyle, you need to speak clearly, I can't understand you when you mumble."

"Can you take me to the doctor tomorrow, please?"

"Of course dear," she nodded in agreement, "If this bugs you that much, let's get you taken care of.  I'll call into school to let them know.  You know Kyle, I'm proud of you coming forth like this; you're stubborn like your dad and you have lots of pride too so this must have been a big challenge."

"Charlie helped convince me to speak up," Kyle sighed in embarrassment, "Though mom...c-can we go to the store really quick?"

"How come?"

"Don't tell sis but, I want you to get me some protection; I don't know if I want my sister's pairs."

"Of course you can," she nodded softly, "I will talk to your dad before we go to let him know.  He probably will be upset at you but since this is a health issue I think he'll be alright with it."  Kyle was surprised that his mom was so laizsse-faire with Kyle's request.  He thought she'd have a cow because he was having problems most kittens are supposed to grow out of, but she was very understanding and patient with Kyle as she texted their dad about what he just talked about.  She just tenderly hugged Kyle and comforted him as he was feeling stressed from the day.  A few minutes later, his dad did text back and he looked up at his mom.  She just smiled softly and nodded. It seemed that he understood that Kyle needed help and needed to go see a doctor.  While it was a relief, it made him nervous too as he would now have to see the nurse like his sister and his friends.  While they waited for their dad to come home, Kyle went to find Jessie working on her reading assignment as she wrote down assignement questions.  As she heard him enter though she perked up and looked at her brother.

"Did you tell mom about your potty problems?" Jessie asked curiously.

"I-I did," Kyle answered shyly as Jessie peeked at his training pants, which made him yelp.

"And?"

"I was surprised," Kyle blushed as Jessie went on to change him as he was very wet, "She seemed concerned, but did get me an appointment for tomorrow. L-looks like I'll be like you now." Kyle blushed a bit as he said that while Jessie was gingerly cleaning him up, then using the velcro sides to fit him in like a diaper but now before taking a peek at his underwear area again with a shy giggle.

"It's okay brother," Jessie purred softly as she gave his training pants a soft kiss, "Now you don't have to worry about wet sheets or shorts...and maybe your sis gets to give you a paw all the time."  Kyle blushed as he realized that Jessie both caught a peek and kissed his training pants.

"Jessie! Not again!" Kyle fussed, "Why do you like to peek?"

"C-cause," Jessie mewed softly, "I don't have that little thing you have in your underwear area.  I like to see it."  He blushed as she told him about why she liked peeking - he didn't know she was different down there but now it made him wonder why. But Jessie made sure he didn't have time to think about it as Jessie decided to kiss him on the lips again.

"Is this because..we were caught?" Kyle asked as he hugged his sister again.

"Yes...and because I love when we kiss and be cuddly," Jessie cooed softly as she looked at her brother while holding the kiss, "Just, no more school kissies, okay?"

"You too sis," Kyle added, "I don't think teachers like it when kids get lovey-dovey.  But...do you l-like being lovey-dovey like this?"  Jessie had let out a soft eep and nodded softly.  She did like being that close to her brother but she didn't know why - all that mattered was that she did care for her brother.

"Y-yes Kyle," Jessie cooed softly, "I like being lovey-dovey, you know with you."

"I-I do too," Kyle blushed as the two kissed, only stopping when they heard their mom aww at the two. She thought they were just being sweeties so didn't pay much mind.

"Hey kittens," their mom mewed, "Dad's home if you want to say hi. Don't forget Kyle, you're coming with me to the store."  The two nodded as they scampered up to the living room to meet their dad.  This was a big day for Kyle - he had much to come to terms with in his life.  He wasn't as big as he thought he was and that was at least easy to be open about; speaking up about how he felt about his sister each time she kissed him though would start a journey of discovery.  Their mom thought it was just cute - she didn't know what her kittens were thinking as they did kiss.