Summary: Raising a kid is never easy, but confessing to his next door neighbor seems even harder
Pairing: Terushima Yuuji x black!fem!reader
Word Count: 31,222 (๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ)
Warnings: neighbor!au, single dad!terushima, a lot of fluffy moments, kind of a slow burn, mostly in terushima's POV, terushima is really whipped for you, terushima's friends are really annoying to him lol, oikawa makes an appearance, terushima gets a little jealous, angst sprinkled throughout but a lot towards the end, terushima and satomi's mother don't get along, terushima's a girl dad, smut: breeding kink, unprotected sex, creampie, multiple orgasms, fingering (f), brief handjob, terushima's a bit possessive, fluffy moments under the influence of alcohol (everyone is of age), kinda canon divergent, kinda not, I think I covered most of it lol
A/N: I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS FIC, I HAVE READ IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. IM OBSSESSED. EVEN IF NO ONE LOVES, I DO AND THATS ALL THAT MATTERS. also this fic is so long and I am so sorry for that LMFAO ๐ but if you read all of it, I really appreciate it and love you. Also ik the end is kinda rushed, I'm so bad at closing out fics ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
You always have those initial thoughts when you move into your first apartment. Youโre finally on your own now, you donโt have to worry about anyone else, and you can sing as loud as you want and wear whatever you want. Something that most people forget about though is their neighbors. When you toured the place, your hallway was pretty quiet, so you went in with the expectation that you wouldnโt be disturbed by loud neighbors.
But youโre only a week into your new place and two seconds from filing a noise complaint against the neighbor to your right. You totally understand that babies arenโt going to stop crying on command, youโve dealt with them before. But this baby in particular has been crying all week, and your room seems to be in the right place to hear them screaming throughout the night.
Youโre about to move to the couch to sleep, looking at the clock to see that itโs two in the morning. You wouldnโt be worried about being up at two in the morning, but youโre trying to get your sleep schedule back on track since you start your new job next week. Right as you sit up, you notice that you donโt really hear the crying anymore.
You frown, now realizing how silent it is, but then you hear a knock at your door. That makes you uneasy, and you grab the baseball bat by your bed that your dad got for you, and you slowly tiptoe to the door. You carefully look through the peephole, and thatโs when you notice that the crying is right in front of your door. You think the worse; that the person just left the baby on your doorstep, but as your eyes focus through the image in the peephole, you see a guy standing on the other side of the door with a baby in his hands.
You set the bat against the wall before you unlock and pull the door open, and those familiar cries are clear in your eyes. The blond man looks even more tired than you do, and youโre pretty sure that the bags under his eyes could hold something.
โIโm sorry to bother you so late,โ he starts. โBut Iโve tried everything, and she wonโt stop crying.โ You pity him a bit because you've been in the situation when babysitting in the past, and you step to the side to let him in. He walks into your apartment slowly, cooing at the baby to try to get her to stop crying. โIโm Terushima, by the way. Terushima Yuuji,โ he groggily introduces, and you give him a soft introduction of your name before you ask to hold her.
โShe wonโt take a bottle?โ you ask as you bounce her in your arms, and her cries settle just a bit. He shakes his head, setting the baby bag he had on his shoulder on your island. He pulls out one of the bottles, handing it to you.
You try to give it to her, but she refuses, so you donโt try to force it. You notice that she doesnโt have any tears running down her face, and her cries start to pick up volume. โWhatโs wrong, mama? Whyโre you giving your daddy such a hard time, hm?โ you whisper as you start to walk around your apartment, continuing to bounce her in your arms.
You rest your cheek against her head, and thatโs when you feel how warm she is. โHas she always been this warm?โ you ask, taking one of your hands and putting the back of it against her neck. โSheโs burning up,โ you say, feeling that her skin is sticky with sweat. You put your hand against her little feet, and theyโre really warm too.
โI-I think so,โ he murmurs, and you walk to your bathroom, grabbing a thermometer. You come back out, running it under some warm water from your sink. You get her arm out of the sleeve of her onesie before you put the thermometer under her armpit. You wait until it beeps, and your heart drops when you see the numbers.
โSheโs got a fever, Terushima,โ you tell him, and his tired eyes go as wide as they can.
โWhat?โ he whispers.
โDo you have any medicine?โ you ask, walking towards him, and he shakes his head.
โNo, I donโt think so. I donโt know,โ he sighs in frustration. โWhat do I do?โ
โOkay, okay. Calm down,โ you say. โMy auntโs a doctor, and sheโs usually on call around this time. Lemme give her a call.โ Heโs on the brink of becoming frantic, but your words seem to calm him a little. You call your aunt, and since you donโt have any medicine, and there are no convenience stores open, she tells you just to bring her in.
You offer to drive since heโs definitely not in a good state to drive right now. He quickly grabs his car keys, and you drive over to where your aunt works. You have to wait for her when you get there since sheโs currently working with a patient, so you sit down in the chairs, holding her in your arms while Terushima paces in front of you.
โTerushima, I promise sheโs fine,โ you tell him, but you donโt think he hears you. You stand up, softly putting a hand on his arm. He stops walking, turning to look at you, and you swear heโs going to cry. โYou should sit.โ You make it sound like an offer, but you guide him to sit down next to you. โJust breathe. Sheโll be fine.โ You rub over his back, and he puts his elbows on his knees, resting his hands on his face, and you see that his legs are bouncing.
Heโs looking ahead, and you canโt imagine what heโs going through, but you try to be as supportive as you can. Your aunt comes out a few minutes later, and Terushimaโs in his own world, so you grab his hand. He jumps when you do, and you pull him to his feet. You notice how tight his grip on your hand is, so you donโt let go.ย
She brings you into a room, and you sit down on the hospital bed while he continues to stand, but his hand doesnโt leave yours. You explain to her whatโs going on, and you hold her while she does a quick exam. โHow old is she?โ your aunt asks.
โSheโll be a year in a couple of months,โ he answers softly, his gaze going from his daughter to the floor.
โAnd her name?โ
โSatomi,โ he answers quickly, and you smile softly when you look down at her. When you look at Terushima, he still looks anxious, so you get his attention by gently shaking his hand.
โHey, itโs gonna be okay,โ you tell him. โCโmere.โ You pull him to sit next to you, and you rub over his back again, but when you stop, his hand is holding yours instantly.
โShe just has a small fever. Itโs nothing major,โ your aunt tells you, and you can see Terushima relax a bit. She gives Satomi some medicine, which she fights just a little bit, but itโs not too long before her cries start to subside.
Your aunt hands Terushima the medicine since both of your hands are occupied. โYou can give this to her twice a day, and sheโll start feeling better. If she doesnโt, bring her back in.โ You nod, thanking your aunt. โDoes she have a doctor?โ she asks, and you look at Terushima, and it takes him a while to answer, but he eventually shakes his head.
โNo. I, uh, I just got her. Itโs a long story,โ he says, and neither of you asks for an explanation.ย
โI have a friend that has her own practice. I can give you her information,โ she offers, but Terushima spaces out again, so you answer for him.
โThatโll be great, Auntie. Thank you.โ She walks out of the room, and you try to follow, but he doesnโt move. You call his name softly, pulling gently on his arm, and he finally stands. Once you get everything checked out, she gives you the information for the pediatrician. You thank her again for seeing you on such short notice, and she gives you a hug before leaving.
Terushimaโs quiet on the ride home, and so is Satomi, so you figure the medicine is starting to kick in. Heโs had this look in his eyes since your aunt gave him the medicine, and he doesnโt let go of your hand when you try to go back to your apartment.
โTerushima.โ You call his name, your voice firm, and he looks up at you. โSatomi is fine. This isnโt uncommon.โ
โI just feel like I failed her,โ he whispers, and you feel your heart crack. โI donโt know what the hell Iโm doing, and I thought that I could be mature enough for thisโโ
โYuuji.โ You stop his rant by putting your hand on his shoulder. โNo one is prepared for this. So, please donโt beat yourself up. Thereโs nothing wrong with asking for help.โ It doesnโt really look like your words reached him, but he nods anyway. โI can stay and watch her while you sleep,โ you say, and he quickly shakes his head.
โYouโve done enough already, I couldnโt ask you to do that.โ
โYouโre exhausted. Iโve stayed up later than this anyway, so I donโt mind.โ He doesnโt put up much of a fight, and it looks like the fatigue starts to hit him. He unlocks his door, and both of you take your shoes off. You carefully take Satomi out of her car seat since sheโs sleeping, and he stops you when you try to sit on the couch.
โDo you mind if you lay on the bed?โ he asks. โSorry. I just donโt wanna be in a different room than her.โ
โDonโt apologize. Thatโs totally okay.โ You follow him to his room, careful to avoid all of the baby toys that are on the floor, and his room looks even worse than the living room.
โSorry for the mess,โ he mumbles, and you stop him when he tries to clean up. You push him to the side of the bed that isnโt covered with baby stuff, and you clean off the other side. Heโs nearly asleep when you finally get in, setting yourself up against the headboard. He lays on his side to keep his eye on her, and you rub your hand over his forehead.
โGo to sleep, Yuuji. Weโll be here when you wake up.โ His eyes are already closing when you rub over his forehead, and when you try to pull your hand away, he softly grabs your wrist. You donโt need anything more from him to know what he wants, so you move your hand to his hair, running your fingers through it.
You listen to their breathing as you get comfortable, and you canโt help but laugh quietly as you look between them. So much for getting your sleep schedule back on track.
~
When Yuuji wakes up, he can tell that heโs alone. He blinks the sleep out of his eyes and sees that you or Satomi are not in bed with him, and his room looks spotless. He takes a deep breath in and something that smells really good fills his nose. He groans softly as he gets out of bed, walking out of his room as he opens his eyes.ย
He walks into the living room slash dining room to see that itโs also spotless, and he spots you in the kitchen, and now he knows the source of the smell. He sees Satomi on a couple of blankets within your line of sight, and he clears his throat. You jump, turning around as you take the last pancake out of the pan.
โMorning!โ you say softly. โI hope you donโt mind that I ran to my place really quick since you didnโt really have any food. With Satomi, of course.โ
โDonโt worry about it. It smells amazing,โ he says, walking over to pick up his daughter. โWhat time is it?โ
โThree oโclock.โ
He winces. โI was asleep for that long?โย
You laugh a bit as you hand him a plate. โYeah, but you didnโt snore once. Satomi is one lucky girl,โ you tease, and he canโt help but laugh.ย
โYeah, Iโve been told that itโs a plus.โ
โOh, it sure is. My dad snores so loud that I can hear it through the wall,โ you groan, shaking your head at the thought. He sits down at the island, and you eat your pancakes while standing on the other side of him. Satomi is definitely feeling better, seeing that she reaches for Terushimaโs fork every time he brings the fork to his mouth.
โI canโt thank you enough for all of this and this morning,โ he says after he finishes eating. โIโm kinda embarrassed about how I acted.โ
โThatโs totally okay. You were tired. Iโve done plenty of things while Iโm running on little sleep.โ You offer him some more pancakes, and he easily accepts. You wash your plate before taking Satomi out of his arm so he can eat without his food being stolen from him. You grab one of her toys to keep her entertained, and you sit next to him.
โAlso, you didnโt have to clean the place,โ he adds, feeling his face warm in embarrassment.ย
โTerushima, itโs okay. I just wanted to help you out.โ You move the toy around, making noises, and it makes her giggle, yours following right after.
โYou seem like a miracle worker with kids,โ he says after he watches you for way too long, turning to his food so that you donโt see.
โWell, I was a babysitter in my neighborhood in high school and college. But Iโve always been told I have a way with kids,โ you muse.
โWell, they are definitely not wrong.โ He canโt help but watch you, and he feels like he has to apologize again. โI seriously owe you one.โ
โI said donโt worry about it. Being a first-time parent isnโt easy, like I said, no one is ready for it,โ you emphasize. โNext thing you know, youโll have a hard time saying goodbye to her when you have a date.โ
โYeah,โ he blurts out. โThat wonโt be happening any time soon.โ
โStruck a nerve?โ you ask, grimacing a bit, and he shakes his head as he stands, taking his plate and fork to the sink.
โSatomiโs mother and I fell off, and the next thing I know, sheโs at my doorstep,โ he says, gesturing towards her. โShe never told me that she was pregnant, and then suddenly Iโm being thrust into fatherhood.โ
โYouโre doing a really great job,โ you say when he goes silent.
โI didnโt know my own daughter had a fever,โ he laughs bitterly.
โYou were tired, Yuuji. Cut yourself some slack,โ you remind. โBeing worried about her health tells me that youโre doing just fine. And you asked someone for help when you didnโt know what to do. That sounds pretty good to me.โ
You grab the toy again, putting it on her body before pulling it away suddenly, gasping when you do before moving it back towards her again, and Satomi laughs loudly, which makes you laugh. The only thing Terushima can do is watch you, and things start playing in his head, but he quickly shakes them off.
โYou have to let me pay you back,โ he tries again.
โI already said that it was no big deal.โ
โLet me buy you dinner,โ he blurts, and he quickly realizes that it sounds like heโs asking you out on a date, and he feels himself blush, but you start talking before he can backtrack.
โWell, I never say no to food,โ you respond, and it doesnโt sound like you thought he was asking you out, so he sighs internally.
โWherever you want to eat tonight, itโs on me,โ he says, and you pretend to think about it.
โAlright. That sounds good to me.โ
Things have kind of fallen off since that day. With you starting work, you havenโt been able to spend as much time with him as usual. It seems like, after that day, he got himself together. Terushima hadnโt told anyone that he had a kid, not even his parents. Satomiโs mother left the adoption papers with her, and right before he knocked on your door he thought about signing them. But then you came to his rescue, and he felt much better about being able to do this.
Your reassurance helped him a ton, and he made some calls. He leaves the backstory a little bit blurry, not ready to go into the details yet, but his friends and family were more than supportive, and he couldnโt ask for more. Since he has a support system now, he didnโt really need to ask you for help unless it was an emergency.
He also knew that you were starting your new job, so he didnโt want to turn your life upside down even more than he already had. Although, he will admit that it bothered him that he wasnโt keeping in touch with you as much as he wanted to. That morning, you were the light in his swirling darkness, and for a while, he just called it that. He was in a vulnerable position, so of course, he would have some feelings for you.
But when he would strike up a quick conversation with you at the mailbox or while you were on your way to work, he would think about asking you to stay and talk with him just a little longer. You actually came by when he was celebrating Satomiโs first birthday, but you couldnโt stay long since you had to run back to work. The fact that you had run home just to show your face meant more to him than you could ever know.
He never really expected his life to fly by as fast as it did, and now his daughter is going on six years old. Staying in an apartment this long with a child probably didnโt look the best, but he was having trouble getting a job while trying to find a good schedule for someone to watch Satomi, and he definitely couldnโt afford a babysitter.
His friends and family werenโt always available, and the only time you could watch her was on the weekends, but thatโs definitely not going to be enough money for him and Satomi to stay afloat. He has some money saved up, but thatโs about to run dry, and he feels like heโs leeching off of his parents even though they swear itโs fine.
Itโs not fine with him, but since Satomi has a schedule now, he might be able to make it work. Sheโs taken up dance, and she has practice for that twice a week. Once thatโs set in stone, he decides to apply for some jobs, hoping that he can finally take a step in some direction.ย
Satomi knows you, of course. Youโve been in her life since sheโs been here, and he canโt help how his heart flutters every time she screams your name whenever she sees you. He hasnโt told you about everything because he doesnโt want you to step in and help like he knows you will. Thereโs still a part of his ego thatโs bruised ever since he knocked on your door.
His job hunting isnโt going so great, but he tries not to let his frustration show in front of his daughter. Pursuing something in cosmetology was something he wanted to do once he got out of college, but a lot of things have put that on hold, and with no experience, itโs only making things harder. He sighs heavily as he sits on the couch, wondering what heโs going to do.
โWhatโs wrong, Daddy?โ He quickly turns to his daughter, hosting her up into his lap.
โNothing, sweetie. Iโm just feeling a little tired,โ he lies, and she frowns a bit.
โDid you not get enough sleep last night?โ she asks, and he canโt help but laugh, shrugging.
โMaybe.โ She gasps before she wiggles out of his hold, and she runs to her room. He follows her when she runs back, climbing back into his lap.ย
โMy class is selling cookies, and whoever sells the most gets a prize!โ she tells him excitedly, handing him the multiple forms that sheโs brought home.
โReally? Whatโs the prize?โ he asks as he looks through them.
โThereโs multiple, but one of themโthere! I want this one!โ she says, pointing to the prize when Terushima flips to it. He feels something form in his throat when itโs a dollhouse set that sheโs been asking for, itโs been going on about a year now, but he hasnโt been able to make it work. โItโs got a whole bunch of stuff that comes with it too!โ
She starts talking about it, but it all starts to blur together as he falls victim to his thoughts. โDaddy?โ He blinks quickly, looking from the papers to her.
โSorry, what were you saying?โ He tries to listen to her as she repeats herself, and it doesnโt seem like she minds, but those ugly thoughts wonโt leave his head.
~
You sigh as you get comfortable on the floor in front of your couch. You turn on a show that youโve seen before, and you chuckle a bit when you set your coloring book on the coffee table. Your friends just donโt understand the peace it brings you. Youโve finished three so far, so this is a new one, and youโre ecstatic to start it.
Youโre picking out your color scheme when you hear a knock at your door. You groan, letting your head fall to the side before you get up. When you open the door, you realize you have to look down, and your eyes meet a familiar five-year-old whoโs missing one of her front teeth.
โHi y/n!โ she beams, holding the handle of a wagon in her hand. You look behind her to see she has boxes, but you canโt really see what they contain.
โSatomi? Does your dad know youโre here?โ you ask, and the look that appears on her face is enough of an answer. โYou know you canโt leave without telling your dad.โ
โI know, I know, but I can trust you, right?โ she asks, and you sigh as you crouch down.
โOf course, you can, Satomi, but you have to let your dad know where youโre going. Heโd be worried sick if something happened to you,โ you tell her, and she pouts a bit. โJust promise me that you wonโt come over here without telling him first.โ
You hold your pinkie up, and she smiles widely, bouncing on her toes as she hooks her pinkie around yours. โI promise!โย
โGood,โ you laugh. โNow, whatโs in the wagon?โ you ask, and she steps to the side so you can see.
โMy class is selling cookies, and whoever sells the most gets a dollhouse!โ She all but shoves the paper in your face, and you have to push her hand back a bit to see it.
โThatโs a pretty big dollhouse. How many pieces are in it?โ you ask in a bit of disbelief.
โA bunch! Thereโs different clothes for the dolls, and thereโs a bunch of, umโฆumโฆโ
โFurniture?โ you try, and she nods her head quickly.
โYeah! That!โ You laugh, and she puts the paper down. โWould you like to buy some?โ
โSure! How much is it gonna cost me?โ
โTen dollars.โ
โFor a box?!โ you ask suddenly, and she nods happily. โTheyโre already setting you poor children up in a scam,โ you whisper. โIโll buy the whole cart.โ
Her eyes widen, and she jumps into you, almost knocking you over as she hugs you. You canโt help but laugh, barely having a chance to hug her back before sheโs pulling away.
โIโm definitely gonna win!โ she shouts, and you have to remind her that she has to keep her voice down in the hallway. She lowers her voice, but her excitement doesnโt. You have her bring the wagon inside your apartment, and you grab your phone to text Terushima.
โWhat was your dad doing before he left?โ you ask as you text him.
โHe was in the shower,โ she hums, not really paying attention as she sits on the floor where you were before she knocked. โWere you coloring?โ she asks, and you set your phone down, sitting next to her.
โYup. Itโs my favorite thing to do when I have time off from work,โ you tell her, and you have the other ones with you, so you show them to her, and she takes the colored images in with wide eyes.ย
โWow! Theyโre so pretty!โ she gasps.
โWell, thank you. I try my best,โ you say, and she stops flipping the pages, pointing at something on the back of one of the pages.ย
โDid you draw this?โ You look down, and you smile a little when you see what sheโs pointing at.
โYeah, I did,โ you answer with a nod.
โYouโre so good! Can you draw me something?โ
โSure, whaddya want?โ
โA tiger!โ You chuckle as you grab some colored pencils and get to drawing.
โA tiger, huh? Thatโs your favorite animal?โย
โYeah! Theyโre so pretty, and they have stripes!โ she highlights. โI love stripes.โ
โI can tell!โ you say back, noticing that her outfit is nothing but stripes, and she hovers over you while you draw which you donโt mind. The cookies are momentarily forgotten as you draw her a tiger, and she tells you a whole bunch of facts about them while you work. When youโre done, she looks at it like youโve drawn the best thing in the world. โYou like it?โ
โItโs awesome! Can I keep it?โ
โOf course, you can!โ She takes the book, getting up to put it in the wagon, and she brings it over to you.ย
โAre you really gonna buy all of them?โ
โYeah! My co-workers love these cookies, so theyโll be very much appreciated.โ You help her count all of the boxes, and then you help her count up the money.
โThank you so much, y/n!โ she says, hugging you again.
โOf course! Anything for my favorite munchkin.โ Thereโs a series of quick knocks on your door, and you instantly know who it is. โItโs open!โ you yell, but Satomi is too busy to notice, and Terushima comes bursting in. โDid you get my text?โ you ask, and he sighs heavily as nods.
โDaddy! y/n said sheโd buy all of my cookies!โ she tells him, and you donโt blame him for sighing in relief again before he responds.
โThatโs great, sweetie. But what did Daddy tell you about leaving without telling him?โ
โI know. I already promised her that I wouldnโt do it again,โ she explains. โAnd I pinkie promised, so I definitely wonโt break it!โ
He laughs a little, pushing his hair back, and you notice that itโs still wet. โThank you.โ
โAnd look, she drew me a tiger too!โ She opens the page and holds it up to him. He takes it, and his eyebrows raise when he looks at it.
โYou drew this?โ
โYeah, I draw in my free time a lot, itโs nothing,โ you dismiss, suddenly feeling nervous.ย
โYouโre amazing,โ he comments, and you wave him off as you stand.
โI wouldnโt say that. But thank you.โ He hands the book back to her, and she admires it again while you go get the money. You hand it to him, and he hesitates to take it.
โYou really donโt have to buy all of them,โ he says, and you push it into his hand.
โItโs all good. My co-workers eat them up. Literally,โ you laugh. Thankfully, he takes the money without much of a fight, and he turns to his daughter.
โAlright, you little gremlin, youโve bothered her enough. Letโs go,โ he says lightly.
โBut she said this was her day off!โ she argues.
โThat doesnโt mean she doesnโt want a break.โ
โSheโs fine, Terushima. I was just gonna sit and color for a while anyway. Sheโs not bothering me at all.โ He doesnโt respond when you finish, and you give him a look.
โI hate to ask, but do you think you could watch her for a while? Something came up, and I donโt have anyone to watch her. Thatโs why I was in the shower.โ
โOf course, Iโd love to have her over.โ
โI get to spend more time with you?!โ she asks, and you nod your head eagerly.
โSounds like it!โ
โCan you draw me more tigers? Wait, I have to get my stuff!โ She starts making her way toward the door, and Terushima rushes out after her, and you shake your head as you laugh. They come back after about ten minutes, Satomi now with a backpack on. She sits down at the coffee table, and you turn to Terushima.
โIs everything okay?โ you ask quietly.
โYeah. I just have to help my parents move some stuff, and Satomi wonโt be much help,โ he laughs, and you do the same as you agree. โThank you again. Sorry to have you babysitting while youโre off.โ
โItโs okay,โ you press, putting your hand on his shoulders. โI love spending time with her, so itโs totally fine.โ You turn your attention to Satomi when she calls your name, and you walk over and sit down next to her. Terushima catches himself looking at the two of you, and thankfully his daughter breaks him out of it.
โBye, Daddy! See you later!โ He laughs as he walks towards her, leaning down to plant a kiss on her forehead.
โIโll be back, okay?โ he says, rubbing over her head, but sheโs already engrossed in the coloring books.
โBe safe, okay?โ you tell him, and heโs overcome with a strong urge to kiss you too.ย
โRight. Thanks again.โ And he hightails it out of there before he does something stupid.
โSo, Satomiโs been telling me something lately on our rides home.โย
โAbout what?โ Terushima asks, and heโs not fully focused on the conversation because heโs focused on what heโs doing.ย
Heโs met Oikawa before through some friends of friends, and he really wants to start working soon, so he just decided to start doing hair in his own apartment. Right now, Satomiโs with her grandparents so he can put all of his focus into his work.ย
Oikawa visits him frequently ever since he said he had an interest in it, and theyโve gotten pretty close, sometimes he even picks her up from school.
โAbout a certain someone named y/n?โ he inquires, and Terushimaโs movements falter a bit. โYou wanna explain?โ
โThereโs nothing to explain,โ he tries, but thereโs no way Oikawa is just going to drop it.
โReally?โ he hums. โWell, she seems to talk about her non-stop. She told me that sheโs your neighbor.โ
โWhere are you going with this, Oikawa?โ Terushima sighs.
โIโm just asking some innocent questions.โ
โWell, your voice doesnโt sound like it.โ
โIโm just saying with the way she talks about her, it seems like sheโs a big part of her life,โ he continues, and Terushima canโt deny that. You have just as enough presence in her life as his friends and family.
โOkay, and?โ
โYouโre really bad at diverting the conversation,โ he laughs.
โYou know I have scissors in my hand, right?โ And Oikawa jumps away, leaning forward as he looks at him over his shoulder.
โYou wouldnโt dare!โ Terushima just glares at him, pulling him back against the seat before he continues what he was doing. โSo, is she a potential love interest?โ Youโre something. Terushima just doesnโt know what. Or rather, he doesnโt want to try and sway things between the two of you. Your relationship is just fine where it is, but of course, thereโs a part of him that wishes it was more. โIโll take your silence as a yes.โ
Oikawa glances over his shoulder just to be on the safe side, but heโs always been known to pry. Itโs in his personality. โShe helps out with Satomi sometimes, yeah.โ
โThatโs not what I asked.โ Thereโs a knock on the door, and Terushimaโs grateful because heโd rather be anywhere else than in this conversation. He sets his stuff down, wiping his hands before making his way to the door. A smile appears on his face the moment his eyes land on you when he opens the door.
โSorry to bother you,โ you start.
โItโs okay. What do you need?โ
โIs that the infamous y/n?โ You frown playfully at Terushima when you hear your name, and he sighs deeply as he closes his eyes. You peek over his shoulder, and the guy behind him waves at you. You scoff a little as you smile, waving back at him.
โSorry, I didnโt know you were in the middle of something.โ
โYouโre fine. I was justโ"
โItโs rude to not invite people in!โ Oikawa yells, and Terushima groans before he steps back, turning to glare at his friend. He doesnโt have a choice now, and he lets you in, giving the man a look as he closes the door behind you. โNice to meet you, Iโm Oikawa.โ
โNice to meet you. I would introduce myself, but it sounds like you already know me,โ you laugh, and Terushima grabs a chair for you, putting it perpendicular to Oikawa.
โIโve heard a lot about you from Satomi,โ he supplies.
โThat makes sense. She could talk for hours,โ you say. โI didnโt know you knew how to do hair, Yuuji.โ
โOh, well, Iโm just starting out. Iโm not that good yet,โ he replies, his words coming out choppy.
โHeโs just saying that. Iโd trust him with my life. Heโs the only one that can get my hair right,โ Oikawa boasts, and Terushima kicks his chair just a bit. โHeโs pretty mean to his regulars, though,โ he throws in.
โOnly the ones that annoy me,โ he mutters under his breath.ย
โSo, what do you do if you donโt mind me asking?โ Oikawa asks, turning back to you.
โOh, itโs just a boring office job. My mom got it for me, but I donโt really like it,โ you admit sheepishly. โIโd rather be doing something with kids to be honest.โ
โLike what?โ
โI donโt know, I never really figured it out. I kinda just gave up on it when I got to college. I guess Iโm just waiting for something to stick out to me.โ Terushima listens intently, realizing that he never really asked you any questions like that, and in his head, he kicks himself. โWait, Oikawa? You wouldnโt happen to be the same Oikawa that plays for Argentina.โ
โThe one and only.โ
โWow, thatโs so cool! How come you never told me you know professional volleyball players, Terushima?โ you question and his answer is a bit delayed because of your reaction. Oikawaโs always been getting girls, and for a moment, he feels like heโs lost. โI watch it all the time.โย
โDo you play also?โย
โI did in high school and in college. I wish I could still play it now,โ you reminisce.
โThatโs funny because Terushima played as well. If I can recall, he was a pretty good ace.โ Terushima would tell him to stop, but his prideโs been hit, so he doesnโt call him out on it.
โHeโs exaggerating just a little bit.โ He buds in anyway, but he doesnโt deny his words too much.ย
โThatโs so crazy! I wouldโve never guessed. It sounds like he was better than me,โ you say.
โYou played the same position?โ Oikawa asks, and you wave him off.
โNot really. I mean, I guess you could say that. I wasnโt that good,โ you stutter. โWe made it to like, the third round of nationals one year, though.โ
โWell, it sounds like youโre better than youโre letting on,โ he teases.
โMaybe,โ you reply softly, diverting your gaze, and Terushima canโt help when jealousy courses through his veins. You and Oikawa talk for a while, but Terushima barely buds in. Heโs in his head too much to really think about tuning into the conversation. He does pay attention when you say that youโre leaving.
โWhat did you need?โ he asks when you stand.
โOh, I was gonna ask about Satomi, but sheโs not here, so Iโll just come back,โ you explain, and for some reason, that makes his heart sink a little. โOh! Before I go, do you think I can get your autograph?โ you ask Oikawa, and Terushimaโs heart falls. โI have a friend that is a huge fan.โ He hates how easily that makes him feel better, and he gives you the autograph.
โIf I can get your number,โ Oikawa starts, and he jumps when Terushima closes the scissors loudly. โThen I can let you know when Iโm in town, and all of us can go play sometime.โ
โCool, that sounds great!โ you easily agree, and Terushima is staring daggers into his friend's head as he watches. โIt was really nice to meet you. And Iโll see you later, Terushima.โ You wave when you get to the door, and Oikawa waits until it closes to speak.
โI just wanna clarify that I was not making a move on her. And please tell me you didnโt cut off my hair,โ he whines. โSo, I guess, you really like her then.โ Terushima doesnโt say a word, but his silence is more than enough of an answer.
โIโm done,โ he eventually says, ignoring the question, and he rolls his eyes at how long Oikawa looks at his hair in the mirror.ย
โYou do great work as always,โ he jests.ย
โYou donโt have to pay,โ he tells him, and fuck, that whole interaction still has him in a mood.
โIโm going to because youโre really good at what you do, and you know what youโre doing,โ he says. โI think you should stop being so scared, and go after what you want.โ Terushima begrudgingly takes the money as he thinks about the double meaning of his friendโs words.
~
Terushima takes Oikawaโs advice, but not before threatening to cut all of his hair off in his sleep after he noticed his phone blowing up. He didnโt even have to look to know that Oikawa opened his big mouth, and he doesnโt even have time to look at it when Satomi gets back home.
He applied for a couple of jobs and he instantly closed his laptop and walked out of his room, but now he has that hanging over his head also. He hesitantly checks his laptop that night to find that one of them responded, but the job interview is right when Satomi gets out of school. He thinks about trying to find an alternate time, but he thinks about the dollhouse that she wants, so he confirms it.
He comes back home after dropping Satomi off at school, and he knocks on your door, hoping he didnโt catch you in the middle of getting ready for work. โTerushima? Is everything okay?โ
โYeah, um, I have a job interview right when I have to pick up Satomiโโ
โSay no more! I gotcha covered. Congrats by the way,โ you add, pushing him in the shoulder a bit, and that alone has made him feel so much better about the interview.ย
โThanks,โ he whispers, rubbing the back of his neck. โYou might have to watch her after too, I donโt know how long itโll be.โ
โThatโs totally fine with me. Good luck! I know youโll do great!โ you praise, and he wonders why he was ever worried about it in the first place. โWhere did you apply?โ
โA hair salon down the street,โ he answers, and you look more excited about it than him.
โIโm so excited for you! You have to tell me how it goes.โ
โI definitely will.โ
โOkay, I have to go, but I will be there to pick up Satomi, so you just focus on that interview.โ
โThank you,โ he says, and you scoff a little.
โYou donโt have to keep saying that. Iโm always willing to help you out with her.โ
โNo, I meanโI was really nervous, so thank you for the encouragement.โย
โHey,โ you start, stepping closer to him and resting your hands in between his neck and shoulders. โYou have nothing to be nervous about. You know what youโre doing, now you just gotta show them.โ It feels like everything around him disappears as he takes in your words, and he canโt stop himself from pulling you into a hug.
He feels your arms wrap around him, and he sighs into your hair. It takes him too long to realize that heโs been holding you for too long and too tight. He pulls away, and he feels his face warm. โSorry, I know you have to go.โ
โItโs okay.โ Your voice is softer this time. โIโm always here if you need a hug.โ
~
You leave work early to pick up Satomi, and you notice that sheโs not as perky as she usually is. She doesnโt tell you anything about what happened at school, and you notice that sheโs walking kind of behind you. She wordlessly follows you into your apartment, and she drops her backpack by the door. You toy your shoes off, and when you look at her, thereโs tears in her eyes.
โOh, no, baby, whatโs wrong?โ you immediately ask. You pick her up in your arms, and she wraps her limbs around you. She mumbles something into your neck as you sway back and forth, but you canโt hear her. โWhatโd you say?โ
โI didnโt win the dollhouse,โ she whispers, and you feel your heart break.
โOh, Satomi, Iโm so sorry.โ You rub her head, and she sniffles heavily. โItโs okay, baby. Let it out.โ She cries a bit harder, and you feel so bad. You donโt know what to do other than to just hold her while she lets it out since you donโt know how long sheโs been holding it in. Her arms tighten around you, and you close your eyes as you continue to rub her head, your hand moving to her back.
You move to sit down on the couch, grabbing a box of tissues before you sit. She moves so that her legs are over your lap, and she rests her head on your shoulder. Sheโs hiccuping, but sheโs not crying anymore, and you hand her some tissue. She blows her nose after wiping the tears away, and she takes a deep breath. โI didnโt mean to cry.โ
โSweetie, itโs okay to cry. I know how much you wanted it.โ
โIโve been asking Daddy for it, but he never got it.โ And you somehow put two and two together, figuring out why he was so nervous about the job.ย
โWell, your Dad is trying really hard. I promise heโs not ignoring you,โ you tell her, and you push her hair out of her face when you look down at her. โHeโs working on it, I promise. Okay?โ She nods slowly, sniffling again. โDid you get any of the other prizes?โ
โI wasnโt gonna play with them, so I gave them to my friends.โ
โThat was really nice of you.โ It looks like she might break again, so you hold her close, kissing the top of her head. She seems to calm down again because she goes quiet, and you notice that sheโs playing with the string on your jacket. You sit there with her in silence, resting your cheek on her head.
You notice that her hand isnโt moving anymore, and youโre pretty sure sheโs asleep. Youโre at a crossroads because you donโt want Terushima to come in with good news and see Satomi like this. You know itโll break his heart. You carefully get up, walking her to your room, and she barely stirs when you lay her in your bed.
You brush the hair out of her face again, wondering if thereโs anything you could do to try and make her feel better. An idea comes to mind as walk back into the living room, but then you hear some familiar footsteps. You open the door before he can knock, and you put a finger to your lips. He frowns at you, but he walks in when you open the door wider.ย
โHowโd it go?โ you whisper.
โI got it!โ he cheers softly, matching your voice even though he doesnโt know why.
โCongratulations, Terushima. I knew you could do it.โ
โWhatโs wrong? Whereโs Satomi?โ You hesitate to tell him, but youโre not sure if Satomi will tell him.
โShe didnโt win the dollhouse. She started crying the moment she walked in the door. Sheโs sleeping now.โ You put a hand over your mouth when you physically see the happiness fall out of his body. He goes silent, and you donโt know what to say, opting to rub over his arm.
โIf I had gotten it soonerโโ
โHey, donโt start.โ You guide him to look at you, keeping your hand on his face. โDo not blame yourself for this, Yuuji. Youโre doing everything you can. She will not hate you for this.โ You bring your other hand up to his face, and his head falls. โI know why you got the job, Yuuji, and I guarantee you that is enough.โ
โSheโs not happy,โ he responds, lifting his head to look at you, and he looks absolutely crushed. You pull him into a hug, moving his head to your neck, and he wraps his arms around you. You rub over his back, and you donโt know if thereโs anything you could say to make him feel better.
โYouโre doing everything you can despite the walls youโre facing,โ you whisper. โYouโre already making her happy, Yuuji. You donโt need a toy to tell you that. She loves you all the same.โ He lifts his head from your shoulder, and you put your hands on his face, wiping his tears. โDonโt cry on me. I canโt have my two favorite people crying today.โ
He lets out a soft chuckle. โIโm one of your favorite people?โ he asks, letting his hand rest on yours.
โOf course, you are.โย
Something shifts in his expression and his grip on your hand tightens. โy/n, Iโโ
โDaddy?โ You both turn around, and you see Satomi rubbing her eyes as she walks into the room. She runs towards him, and heโs already on one knee, ready to hold her in his arms.
โI heard what happened. Iโm so sorry,โ he says, and she hugs him tight before pulling away.
โI love you, Daddy.โ
โI love you, too, princess.โ
โIโm sorry I made you feel like the dollhouse was all I cared about,โ she says, and her words shock you both, and Terushima releases a shaky breath.ย
โItโs okay, baby. Iโm not mad. I just wanted to make you happy.โ You slowly take a couple of steps back giving them some space, and you sneak into your room.
โYouโre already making me happy. You let me wear stripes every day.โ A laugh bubbles out of his chest. โAnd you read me stories every night. I donโt need the dollhouse. I have you.โ She hugs him again, and he canโt stop himself from crying again. He looks up when you walk back in, and Satomi hasnโt noticed you yet.
You pull out something from behind your back, and he smiles when he sees what it is. โI think y/n has something to give you,โ he says to her, and shake your head, wanting him to give it to her, but sheโs already turning around to look at you.
You walk up to her, getting down on one knee also. You move your hands in front of you, and she gasps when she sees what it is. โI got you this a couple of days ago.โ She takes the tiger puzzle in her hands, smiling widely. โI was thinking you could put it together with your Dad.โ
โI wanna put it together with the both of you,โ she tells you suddenly. โCan we do it now?โ she asks, and you glance at Terushima, and you already know his answer.
โOf course, we can.โ You clear your coffee table, and all of you sit down while she dumps out all of the pieces. You start helping her out, telling her to start with the corner pieces first, and Terushima doesnโt join in right away, he just sits back and watches. This image is something heโs been seeing in his dream a lot lately, but he knows that in those dreams, your relationship is different.
He hopes he gets the courage to say something to you, but for now, he grabs your hand to get your attention. โThank you,โ he whispers.
โOf course,โ you whisper back, and you both help her put the puzzle together.
โSo, you werenโt going to tell us that you live next door to a hot woman who looks after your kid?โ
โWhy are either of you here?โ Terushima grits.ย
Itโs Terushimaโs first week working at the salon, and itโs going great. The place is small, with only a few people working here, and he gets to make his own hours. Of course, the moment he breaks the news, his friends make find their way over here.ย
โWeโre here to know what kind of review we should leave.โ Kazuma jokes and Terushima rolls his eyes.
โYou both are wasting my time,โ he says even though his former teammate is sitting in his chair.ย
โBut why did we have to hear about this from Oikawa of all people?โ Takeharu asks.
โBecause he doesnโt know how to keep his mouth shut, and heโs also stalking me. I never gave him my address, so he showed up unannounced,โ he says. โI bet that was Kazumaโs doing,โ he sighs, cutting his eyes towards the man whoโs currently sitting in the other chair across from Takeharu.
โHow do you even know him anyway?โ Kazuma asks.
โYou know how tight the volleyball community was. I met him through some friends.โย
โOkay, so spill. You still havenโt told us anything.โ
โThereโs obviously a reason for that,โ he whispers. โThereโs nothing to tell. Sheโs my neighbor.โ
โAccording to Oikawa, you almost cut his hair off, so sheโs definitely not just your neighbor,โ Kazuma mocks. โYou have a picture?โ
Of course, he does. Whenever his appointments run over, you offer to pick up Satomi, and heโs always catching the two of you doing something when he walks into your apartment to come to get her. His phone is usually filled with pictures of just Satomi, but recently, that hasnโt been the case.
โIf I show you, will you leave me alone?โ he questions as he pulls out his phone. He already has one saved as his screensaver, and itโs the picture he took after you all finished the tiger puzzle.
โOh, yeah. Heโs definitely far gone,โ Kazuma laughs. Terushimaโs smile drops for a second, and he pulls up the picture he was looking at. Kazuma stands, walking over to him when he hands the phone to Takeharu. โShit, dude,โ he whistles. โAnd sheโs single?โ
Terushima turns on the hair dryer and blows it in his face. โSatomi seems to really like her,โ Takeharu comments as he scrolls through some of the pictures before he hands him the phone back.
โShe wonโt stop talking about her,โ Terushima laughs.
โSo, let me get this straight,โ Kazuma starts. โYouโve known her for like, five years. Sheโs been with Satomi since she was a baby, and she trusts her enough to go to her apartment without telling you,โ he lists off. โAnd you still havenโt asked her out? Are you waiting for someone to swoop in and take her?โ
He jumps back just in case Terushima is trigger-happy, and he relaxes when all he gets is a glare. โShe has such a good relationship with Satomi, and I donโt wanna mess that up,โ he admits.
โYou donโt think she has feelings for you?โ Takeharu asks.
โI donโt know,โ he says slowly, but he thinks about what you said to him after you told him about Satomi not winning the dollhouse. Youโre one of my favorite people.
โThe look on your face is so gross.โ
โI donโt think sheโll stop helping you with Satomi if you ask her out,โ Takeharu offers.
โBut then things will be awkward. I donโt know if I can handle it.โ
โThe awkwardness or her not returning your feelings?โ Kazuma presses and Terushima sighs again.
โHas she even said anything to make you think she doesnโt feel the same way?โย
โNo, but isnโt it wrong to assume that there might be something there?โ
โIf you would just ask her out, you wouldnโt have to assume,โ the brunet deadpans. โLet us meet her. Weโll tell you if she has a thing for you.โ
โAbsolutely not,โ Terushima states.
โWhy not? We were your wingmen at one point, so I donโt see the problem.โ
โThereโs a lot wrong with letting that happen.โ He finishes up Takeharuโs hair, and he takes the cape off of him. โNow, get out. I have a client coming in ten.โ
โSo rude,โ Kazuma frowns. โIโm giving you one star.โ Terushima all but chases him out of the salon.
~
Satomi told you about one of the dance recitals she was having, and she had to make sure you were going to be there. You knock on his door, and to your surprise, Satomi answers the door. โYou know youโre not supposed to answer the door without asking who it is first,โ you tell her, closing the door behind you.
โBut I knew it was you!โ she tells you. โI stood on the stool and looked through the peephole.โ You scoff as you shake your head, and she runs towards Terushimaโs room, knocking on the door quickly. โDaddy, hurry up! Weโre gonna be late!โ
He sighs as he pulls the door open, and you have a hard time taking your eyes off of him. You havenโt really seen in him anything other than shorts and a t-shirt most of the time, but he actually dressed up a bit. The slacks heโs wearing emphasize how big his thighs are, and your eyes trail up his torso, and you see that his shirt does the same thing his pants are doing.
You look at his face when he turns to you, and you look down at your outfit. โShould I change?โ Youโre wearing everyday clothes, and you did put a decent amount of thought into it, but if you need to wear something a little nicer, you can.
โNo. You look great,โ he compliments, stopping in front of you, and he doesnโt say anything after that, and for a while, itโs just the two of you looking at each other.
โHurry, you guys!โ Satomi yells, making the both of you jump, and Terushima makes sure he has everything while Satomi pulls you towards the door. You wait for him to lock the door, and she runs ahead of the both of you, but once she gets to the doors of the apartment building, she waits for you.
She grabs both you and Terushima's hands, and you all walk to Terushimaโs car. You buckle her in before you get into the car, and sheโs more than ready to get there. The car is mostly filled with her conversation along with some music playing lowly from the radio. She practically pulls the both of you to the building when you get there, and she has to have the both of you with her when she goes backstage.ย
โAre you nervous?โ Terushima asks, and she gives him a look.
โOf course, Iโm not nervous, Daddy. Iโve been practicing for this!โ He smiles at her, giving her a hug.
โI canโt wait to see you dance!โ you tell her, and you crouch down.
โYou have to make sure you get good seats,โ she tells you matter-of-factly, and you laugh but nod your head intently.
โYes, maโam,โ you say, saluting to her, and she gives you a hug as well. She hands Terushima her coat right as the dance teacher tells all the parents to exit backstage. You walk toward the row of chairs, and Terushima grabs your hand as he walks to a row towards the front.ย
โSorry,โ he says. โDidnโt want you to get lost,โ he lamely adds as he drops your hand, and he groans in his head.
โWell, thank you,โ you laugh. The seats start to fill up, and Terushima feels like he should make conversation, but he doesnโt even know where to start. โHow long has she been dancing?โ Thankfully, you start talking to him first, and heโs relieved.
โShe just started a few months ago. Sheโd do it all the time at home to the Disney movies she watched, and when I asked her if she wanted to do this, she said yes.โ
โThatโs so cute,โ you coo, and he notices someone sitting next to him, but they bump into him, and he turns to see who it is, and his face drops when he sees his former teammates occupying the seats next to him.
โWhat the hell are you doing here?โ he hisses.
โYou really thought I was gonna miss my nieceโs first recital? Who do you take me for?โ Kazuma says dramatically. He leans forward, getting your attention, and if looks could kill, he would be instantly dead. โHey, Iโm Kazuma. This is Takeharu. We played volleyball with this guy in high school.โ
โNice to meet you,โ you say warmly, shaking his hand. โIโm his neighbor. Nothing really spectacular about that,โ you chuckle.ย
โIโve heard so much about you from Satomi,โ he tells you and you nod as you laugh.
โThat seems to be a common theme whenever I meet one of his friends.โ The lights start to dim, signaling that the show is about to start, and everyone starts to go quiet while Terushima elbows his friend in the side.
When the curtains open, Satomi is front and center, and you can instantly tell that sheโs looking for you guys. You wave your hand a bit, and when she sees you, her smile widens. Thereโs a few moments of silence, and then the music starts. You canโt keep the smile off your face as you watch her, seeing that she looks absolutely ecstatic to be up there.
You notice Terushima filming in your peripheral like most of the parents are, and you decide to do it as well since your aunt is always asking about her. He films the whole thing, and when itโs over, everyone is standing on their feet, clapping. You yell out Satomiโs name, and she waves wildly at you, and you wave back. When his Kazuma starts getting a little too loud, Terushima smacks him in the back.
When all of the kids start to find their parents, they leave, and Satomi runs right into her dadโs legs. โYou did so great, princess!โ he praises, and the look on her face is something youโll never forget. He, of course, has to get pictures, and you all take some. Terushima hands you his phone to take a picture of them together, but as you hold the phone up, she stops you.
โI want you to be in it, too!โย
โOh, okay,โ you say suddenly, passing the phone to Kazuma before you stand on the other side of her. Heโs only able to take about five good ones before her attention turns to you.ย
โDid you see me dancing, y/n?!โ she asks, and you pick her up.
โYes, I did! You were amazing! I wish I could dance like you,โ you tell her, and you laugh when she does. You start to walk towards the car, the men in tow and Kazuma clears his throat, but only Terushima hears it. He glares at his friend, who speaks up suddenly.
โWe should eat out tonight! To celebrate Satomiโs first recital,โ he offers, and with the way Satomi gasps, Terushima knows he wonโt be able to say no.
โYes! We have to show her the restaurant we always go to, Daddy!โ
โThat sounds like a great idea!โ Takeharu buds in, and Terushima wonders if he really needs friends at all. Youโre pretty sure all of her energy is due to the adrenaline thatโs still running through her body, and the excitement of where youโre going next.
โYouโre paying,โ Terushima orders when he meets his friends in front of the restaurant, and you all walk in together with Satomi holding your hand.
There arenโt many people here, and you follow them in, but Satomi soon takes the lead, pulling you to a certain table. โWe sit here every time we come here,โ she tells you, and you move to sit down while Terushima sits on the other side of her.
Kazuma and Takeharu sit across from you, and Terushima tries to figure out what theyโre up to. Satomi talks to them, catching them up on whatโs been going on, and you canโt help but notice how much she mentions your name. Someone comes to take your orders, and sheโs talking their ears off.ย
Terushima taps you on the shoulder, and you turn your attention from Satomi to him. โYouโre okay with this, right?โ he asks cautiously.
โYes, I am. Iโve never been here before, so Iโm excited to try the food,โ you answer, and he smiles at you. The waiter gives Satomi some paper, which she immediately pushes your way. You laugh, already knowing what she wants you to do. You busy yourself with her, talking to her while you draw, and Kazuma gives Terushima a look that has him kicking him under the table.
When Terushima looks back at you, youโre helping Satomi draw what you just drew, your hand over hers. She looks so focused, and he smiles at the image as you guide her through what youโre doing. She cheers when you finish even though it doesnโt look exactly like yours, but sheโs happy regardless.
She starts talking to Terushima, and Kazuma takes the opportunity to talk to you. โSo, are you seeing anyone right now?โ he asks, and Terushima goes rigid for a split second.
โOh, no. Iโm not,โ you laugh.
โReally? Well, I knowโโ Terushima all but celebrates when your food arrives, and Kazuma acts innocent when Terushima looks his way. As far as the dinner goes, neither of them seems to ask you any more forward questions, but Terushima keeps a close eye on the conversation regardless.
Satomi goes quiet after she eats, and you look down at her when she leans into you. โLooks like someoneโs getting sleepy,โ you comment, moving some of her hair back from her face.
โNo, Iโm not,โ she slowly replies, but she snuggles into you further, and you smile as you wrap your arm around her. You all continue the conversation quietly, and when the bill comes, Terushima is the first to speak up.
โKazuma offered to pay for all of us,โ he says quickly.
โReally? Well, thanks,โ you say, and Kazuma gives you a friendly smile while Takeharu laughs into his hand. Terushima carries Satomi when you guys get ready to leave, and you all stop by Terushimaโs car. โIt was nice meeting you guys, too,โ you reply once the conversation starts to die down.
โHopefully, weโll see you again,โ Takeharu says.
โIf he gets his shit together,โ Kazuma mutters, and Terushima is quick to shoo them off. He straps her into her car seat before he drives off.
โThank you for coming,โ he tells you on the way home. โShe was really looking forward to it.โ
โOf course. She looked like she was having a lot of fun. And the food was really good.โ You both make small talk on the way home, and his arm rests on the console even though he wants to desperately reach over and grab your hand.
You offer to carry Satomi to his apartment, seeing that sheโs still asleep when you get home. You lay her down in her bed, and neither of you wants to wake her to get her to change into her pajamas, so you just tuck her in. โThanks for coming, y/n,โ she whispers, and you kiss her forehead softly.
โNo problem, Satomi.โ She falls back asleep right after, and you both carefully step out of her room. Terushima pulls the door closed, and he follows you when you walk to the front door.
โI can walk you back,โ he jokes, and you have to stifle your laughter.
โThank you so much,โ you jest, and you both make the short walk next door.
โThank you again for coming,โ he repeats.
โThank you for letting me tag along,โ you reply, and he has that one question on his tongue, but he canโt bring himself to ask you. โGoodnight, Yuuji.โ You move in to hug him, and he gladly accepts it, holding you close.
โGoodnight,โ he echoes, and he watches you walk into your apartment, the door closing softly when you disappear. The next opportunity he gets, heโll take it. He tells himself that now, but doesnโt even know if future him will take the chance.
Terushima rolls over onto his back, looking at the ceiling. Heโs lost count of how many times heโs done this. He doesnโt work tomorrow, so heโs not sweating the amount of sleep that heโs losing. Itโs another night that heโs having trouble sleeping, and he has a pretty good idea of why that is. Satomiโs mother contacted him out of the blue, and he hasnโt responded.ย
He doesnโt think he wants to. He doesnโt know what would happen if he tried to let her back in his life, and he figures it would be good for Satomi to meet her mother, but thereโs something about that that he doesnโt like. He hasnโt told anyone about it mostly because he would like to just ignore it, but he knows he canโt do that.
He jumps a little when his door is softly pushed open, and he sits up to see Satomi walking into his room. โWhatโs wrong, princess?โ he asks, pulling the blankets off of him and setting his feet on the floor. She stands in between his legs, and he pulls her hand away when she starts rubbing at her eyes too much.
โI donโt feel good,โ she murmurs, and he presses the back of his hand against her forehead. Sheโs really warm, and he moves to her neck to see that sheโs really warm there also. She climbs into his lap, and curls into him as much as she can.ย
He took her to the doctor yesterday, so she must be feeling the after-effects of the shot she got. He lays back down, holding her in his arms. โDoes anything hurt?โ he asks her softly, and he can feel her nod.ย
โMy head,โ she tells him, and when he tries to get up to get her some medicine, she doesnโt let him go. He sighs quietly, getting up with her in his arms before he walks to the bathroom. They both squint suddenly when he turns the light on, and as heโs getting the medicine, he thinks about the first time he met you.
He thinks about how heโs not even scared like he was back then. Although, heโs relieved that she can actually tell him when sheโs not feeling good. She fights it a bit, but she eventually takes it, and he goes back into his room. โWhatโd you say?โ he asks, hearing her mumble something when he sits back down on the bed.
โI want y/n,โ she whines, and he sighs a bit, but he doesnโt lay back down.
โSheโs sleeping right now, Satomi. You can see her tomorrow,โ he tries, but that doesnโt make her happy at all. He can hear her start crying, and he feels his resolve breaking. He reaches for his phone anyway, pulling up your contact. โIf she doesnโt answer, then you can see her tomorrow, okay?โ he offers, and that seems to be enough because she nods.
The phone rings for a while, and he sort of hopes that you donโt answer because he would hate to wake you up so late. He feels so bad when you answer especially because you sound like youโve been woken up.
โTerushima? Is Satomi okay?โ you ask as soon as you pick up the phone, and the fact that you instantly asked about her makes his heart flip.
โYeah, sheโs just feeling a little under the weather because she got a shot yesterday,โ he explains.
โDaddy, I wanna see her,โ Satomi presses.
โDo you mind if we come over for a bit? She wonโt stop asking about you. Iโm sorry.โ
You huff a bit, and it sounds like youโre sitting up. โThatโs okay. The door will be unlocked.โย
โThanks,โ he says before hanging up the phone, and he stands, sliding on some shoes. He carries Satomi over to your apartment, and when he opens the door, youโre standing on the other side. She immediately reaches for you, and you step forward to take her in your arms.ย
โAww, you poor baby,โ you whisper, kissing her forehead as you rub over her back.ย
โIโm really sorry to wake you,โ Terushima says, and you wave him off.
โItโs okay,โ you say with a yawn. You look at him, frowning a bit before you put your hand on his face. โHave you been to sleep tonight?โย
โNo,โ he admits with a shake of his head. โIโve been having trouble sleeping lately,โ he tells you.
โI got some melatonin if you want,โ you offer, but he shakes his head, putting his hand on yours when he feels like you might pull it away.
โIโll be fine. Thank you though.โ
โy/n, can you sing me something?โ Satomi asks, and you turn your attention to her, and your hand falls from his face, and Terushima never thought that he would be jealous of his daughter.
โOf course, whaddya wanna hear?โ
โAnything.โ You feel her forehead as you start singing a Disney song, and you walk into the bathroom. You grab a washcloth, turn on the water, and get it wet. You ring out the excess water before walking out of the bathroom, and you press the cold washcloth to her head as you keep singing.ย
Terushima blinks sleepily as he listens to you sing, and suddenly heโs not worried about anything anymore. You glance at him, grabbing his hand a split second later, and he easily follows you to your room. Satomiโs asleep by the time you sit on your bed, and you make yourself comfortable against the headboard.
Terushima just stands next to your bed, but youโre still holding his hand. โWe werenโt gonna stay long,โ he tries, but you pull him towards your bed anyway.
โI promise you, I will be fine. My boss is really chill anyway.โ He crawls into bed, sitting next to you in the same position, his shoulder bumping against yours, but as soon as he settles down, he can feel sleep catching up to him.ย
He tries to stay awake, but itโs no use, and when he feels you gently guide his head to your shoulder, he doesnโt fight it. As he starts to fall asleep, he wonders why he ever wanted to leave in the first place. Heโs not very comfortable in this position, so he shifts until he is.ย
โGoodnight, Yuuji,โ you whisper, and he hears you, but all he can manage is a soft hum. He totally blames it on the fact that heโs so close to going to sleep, but he snuggles into you, and heโs pretty sure he can feel you laugh.
When you wake up, you notice that you feel very hot, but you canโt move away from it. You open your eyes, remembering how you got into the position youโre in now. Your phone rings suddenly, and you try your hardest not to wake either of them when you reach for it. Both of them stir just a bit before they settle down, and you take a deep breath.
You see that your mom is calling, and you already know what sheโs calling for, so you answer, turning down the volume just a bit. โHappy Birthday!โ Itโs from multiple voices, and you canโt help but laugh a little bit.ย
โThanks, you guys. But do you really have to call so early in the morning?โ you question, and you can hear your mom scoff.
โYouโre supposed to be up anyway, arenโt you?โ
โI called out today, so no, I wouldnโt be up.โ
โWe sent you a gift, and it should arrive today,โ you hear your dad say in the background.
โIโll look out for it, thanks.โ
โWell, I hope your day goes really well,โ your mom tells you, and you look down at the two sleeping faces on you.
โYeah, itโll be great.โ
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Terushima wonders why you didnโt tell him about your birthday. He heard your phone ring while he was pretending to be asleep, and he couldnโt find the right time to say something. He heard the phone call with your parents, and his heart dropped when he heard them tell you happy birthday on the phone.
He doesnโt even know where to start with getting you a present. Heโd ask his friends for help since he doesnโt really know that much about you, but theyโd just tell him that itโs his fault for that since he hasnโt asked you out yet. Heโs totally aware of that, but heโs just got a lot going on, okay? And yeah, maybe heโs still scared that you wonโt return his feelings if he asks, but who wouldnt be in this situation?
He stops by the store on his way home from picking up Satomi from school, and heโs been racking his brain all day, but he still doesnโt know what to get you. He doesnโt want to get you just anything. Youโve helped him out in so many ways more times than he can count, so he wants your gift to be special.ย
โWhat are we doing here, Daddy?โ Satomi asks while he walks through the aisles, hoping he sees something thatโll catch his eye.
โToday is y/nโs birthday, so I wanted to get her something,โ he tells her, and she gasps loudly.
โItโs her birthday?! I wanna get something for her, too!โ
โWhat do you wanna get her?โ he asks, feeling the frustration rise when he canโt find anything.
โSome pants with stripes!โ she says. โShe said she loves stripes like I do, and that she needed some more pants for work.โ Heโs not sure if theyโll be able to find that, but they walk over there anyway. He lets her do most of the looking while he continues to think, and he looks at her when she finds what sheโs looking for. โThese! Sheโll love them!โ
Heโs looking at what sheโs found, and heโs not too sure about them, but thereโs no way he can tell her that. He tells himself in the back of his head to keep the receipt so you can take them back, but then he realizes that he doesnโt even know your size. He picks her up, and she looks through the hangers before she finds the right ones.
โAre you sure thatโs the right size?โ he asks, and she nods quickly.
โYes! She let me dress up in her clothes, and she told me!โ Terushima takes her word for it, even though heโs not sure how trustworthy it can be. โAnd we should get her oatmeal cookies! She said those were her favorite!โย
And how does she know more about you than he does? Theyโll have to make them themselves since they donโt have any without the raisins, so he grabs a couple of the bags that have the batter already in them. Heโs about to give up, his head metaphorically in his hands until he passes by the art section.
He backtracks, walking through it, and hoping he can find something as this might be his last chance. He stops when he finds a set of colored pencils that heโs pretty sure youโll love. He takes one look at the price though, and he feels like he might have a heart attack. He looks up the brand, seeing how well the reviews are, and he thinks about your reaction when he gives them to you, and that ultimately seals the deal.
He picks them up without a second thought, and he grabs some tissue paper and bags for your presents to go in. โCan we get her a balloon?!โ Satomi gasps, and he thinks it might be overkill, but he lets her grab one anyway. His heart nearly falls again when he hears the final total of his purchases, but he pushes it aside.
Satomi holds onto the balloon like her life depends on it, and sheโs talking about giving you your present the entire ride home. He reminds her to keep her voice down in the hallway just in case her voice carries, and he lets her wrap the presents while he starts on the cookies. When sheโs done with that, Satomi helps him stir the batter, and makes sure she stands back when he puts them in the oven.
Sheโs talking nonstop while they wait for the cookies to bake, and Terushima admits to himself that heโs excited too. She makes you a card while they wait, and he totally forgot about one while he was in the store, so he makes one with her also.
He checks the cookies to make sure theyโre baked through, and he places them in a baking dish that heโs never used. Satomi uses one of her ribbons that she wears to tie it around it, and they collect all of their things and make the short walk to your door.
Satomi knocks, and itโs not long until youโre answering the door. โWhat are you guys doing here?โ you ask in surprise, a happy birthday headband adorning your head.
โHappy birthday!!!โ Satomi shouts, running to your legs to give you a hug. You let them in, and thatโs when Terushima realizes that youโre not alone.ย
โWow, you guys didnโt have to do this,โ you say before you introduce them to your friends. Some of them youโve known since high school while others are work friends.ย
โWe made you oatmeal cookies!โ Satomi says, her little arms shaking as she hands you the pan. โAnd we got you a balloon!โ She hands that to you next, and Terushima could see the look on your face for the rest of his life.
โOh, my God! This is so sweet! I was wondering why I was smelling something good,โ you say, setting the pan down on the counter before you tie the balloon to the chair you were sitting at.ย
โHere, I got you a present!โ Satomi says, handing you a bag, and you sit down to open it. There are different reactions when you pull the pants out of the bag, and you gasp as you let them fall down so you can see them fully.
โOh, my God. These are amazing.โ Your reaction surprises Terushima, and you quickly get up. โIโm gonna go try them on.โ You run to your room, closing the door behind you, and Terushima notices that all of your friends are looking at him.
โIโm Satomi!โ she introduces, going up to each one of them and shaking their hands.ย
โWeโve heard so much about you,โ one of your friends says. โShe has a picture of your recital framed on her desk,โ she tells her, and that gets her talking even more. Terushima feels his heart warm at what your friend said, and heโs never felt more for you than at this moment.
You walk out, doing a dramatic spin as you show off the pants. The pattern is absolutely ridiculous, but you pull it off so well. โYou make those pants work so well,โ your co-worker says.
โI know, right?โ Terushima is silent as he looks at you. The pants flare out at the bottom, but they hug the rest of your body, and he canโt say anything. โI love them, Satomi. Iโm gonna wear these forever.โ You pick her up, giving her a hug.
โI got them for you so you can wear them to work!โ
โWell, Iโm definitely going to do just that,โ you tell her as everyone laughs.ย
โDaddy got you a present, too!โ she says, and you sit down with her in your chair as he hands it to you. You quickly pull the wrapping paper out of the bag, and your movements slow when you pull the present out of the bag.
โOh, wow,โ one of your friends says, and Terushima hates how his breathing stops for a bit.
โYuuji, are you serious?โ you ask, turning to him. โHow did you know Iโve always wanted these?โ You look over them, and your mouth is still open in disbelief. You let Satomi down before you get up, giving him a hug. Heโs quick to wrap his arms around you, and itโs too short for his liking. โThank you so much. I love them,โ you tell him when you pull away, and you look back at them again, but he doesnโt take his eyes off of you.
โOf course. You do so much for Satomi, so I wanted to show you how much I appreciate it.โ
You smile doesnโt waver, and you hug him again. โOh, my God, I canโt wait to try them!โ you beam. โYou guys should stay. We have cake!โ
โI love cake!โ Satomi shouts, and you pick her up again while you pull up a chair for Terushima. You cut Satomi a small piece, and she doesnโt really care for the icing, so you scrap it off. Terushima doesnโt mind that at all because that means she wonโt have as much sugar, so there are no complaints from him.ย
He makes conversation with your friends, but his eyes always drift back to you. Heโs never seen you laugh so hard, and he could hear it for the rest of his life. Satomi starts to settle down as soon as the party starts to settle, and he helps with the cleanup.ย
โYou know, I was wondering why she hadnโt mentioned a guy in a while,โ Terushima hears, and he looks to see one of your friends that he was talking to earlier standing next to him. โBut she showed me the recital pictures, and it fell into place.
He doesnโt really know how to respond, and he looks at you again, seeing you holding a sleepy Satomi as you talk with your friend. โSo, what are you waiting on?โ she asks, and he looks at her again.
โWhat do you mean?โ he questions even though he has a pretty good idea about what she means.
โIf youโre worried about asking her out because she doesnโt feel the same way, then Iโm gonna tell you right now that you shouldnโt be.โ Hearing that makes him so relieved she doesnโt even know it. โSure, she talks about Satomi most of the time, but I can hear how her voice changes when she talks about you without even looking at her. So, donโt be scared, okay?โ
He gives her a small smile, nodding his head. โAlright.โ
โSo, I better hear her telling me about a date soon. The look in your eyes is very obvious by the way, but sheโs always been really dense,โ she sighs, and Terushima feels his face grow warm as he laughs.
โAre you embarrassing me over here?โ you ask her quietly when you walk over since Satomi is on her way to sleep.
โIโm helping you out,โ she says with a roll of her eyes.
โWith what?โ you question with a frown, and she gives Terushima a look.
โAs I said,โ she comments, and Terushima laughs again. โHappy Birthday,โ she tells you, giving you a side hug. Your brows are furrowed as you watch her walk away before you turn to Terushima.
โThank you both for coming. I loved my gifts,โ you tell him.ย
โWe both made you cards,โ Satomi whispers, and you go over to your island and pick them up. โRead mine first,โ she says, and you chuckle as you open hers. Your smile starts to fade as you read it, and Terushima frowns when you sniffle.ย
โThank you, Satomi. I love it.โ She hugs you when you hug her, and he notices that youโre crying.
โAre you okay?โ he asks, and you nod quickly, wiping your face.
โYeah, Iโm fine. This was the best birthday ever.โ
โIโm glad,โ he says warmly. You hand him her card while you read his, and he never got a chance to read hers before he came over here because he was so focused on what he wanted to say in his.
Happy Birthday, y/n! Thank you for always drawing me tigers! I hang them up on the wall in my room! Thank you for always watching me and for buying all of my cookies! I know I donโt have a mommy, but you feel like mine! I love you so much!
Terushima reads the second to last sentence over and over again, and those words echo in his head. He looks up at you at the same time you do, and you hold his card up. โThis was really sweet,โ you tell him. โThank you, Yuuji.โ You step closer to him, kissing him on the cheek, and he feels a spark fly all over his body.
โYouโre welcome.โ
Terushima coincidentally booked himself full on the day that Satomi was out of school, so you offer to take her to work with you when he tells you. You reassure him that itโs totally fine, and that your co-workers bring their kids to work all the time. Satomi is more than ecstatic when she finds out, and she has everything packed the night before.
Sheโs even already up when Terushima walks into her room to wake her. He drops her off at your place when heโs sure that she has everything, and he thanks you again before he leaves. You strap her car seat into your seat when youโre ready to head to work, and you donโt listen to the radio on the way to work like you usually do since you have Satomi.
She holds your hand as she walks with you to your building, and when she sees some of your co-workers that she met at your party, she instantly runs over to them to give them a hug. โYou have your own office?โ she asks when you open the door.
โYeah, I do,โ you chuckle as you set her bag on one of the chairs you have. She spends about the next hour asking you questions about what you do, and you answer every last one of them. She occupies herself with the stuff she brought, and youโre lowkey grateful for the distraction because you actually have work that you need to do today.
You start writing on the whiteboard in your office, and suddenly her coloring is forgotten. โCan I draw on it, too?โ she asks, and you draw a square in the corner of it to give her some boundaries before you let her have at it. That seems to occupy her for even longer especially since she can erase everything and start over again.
When lunchtime rolls around, you brought your own lunch because you didnโt feel like going out today, and you make sure to pack extra for her as well. After lunch, you decide to give her a tour of the building you work in since you can see her starting to get antsy from not moving enough. She meets your boss, who absolutely loves her, which youโre not surprised about since she has a daughter her age.ย
That seems to settle her down because she sits in your lap without moving too much, and Terushima calls you. โI just wanted to make sure she wasnโt causing you too much trouble.โ
โSheโs totally fine. We just took a tour around the building,โ you tell him.
โI got to draw on her whiteboard!โ she says into the phone, and you can hear his laugh come through.
โThat sounds like fun, princess.โ
โCan I get one, too?โ she asks, and you both laugh at her question.
โWeโll see.โ He tells you both that he has to get back to work, and you both tell him goodbye before you hang up the phone. She starts to get a little tired after that, and you can tell because she starts to curl into you.
You wrap your arms around her as you finish up your work for the day, and you check in with your co-workers before you head out. She sleeps on the way home, and you carry her to your apartment. You change out of your clothes after you put her down in your bed, and you think about what you might want for dinner as you turn on the TV.
Satomi comes out of your room about an hour later, sitting next to you on the couch, and you change the channel to something she wants to watch. While sheโs entertained with that, you hear your phone ringing in your room, so you check to make sure sheโs alright before you get up an answer it.
โHey, Yuuji. Itโs everything okay?โ you say as soon as you pick up.
โIโm running a bit late, and we just had a couple of walk-ins come in. You might have to watch her for a couple more hours,โ he tells you.
โThatโs okay! Donโt rush. Weโll be waiting for you,โ you say.
โThank you so much. I gotta go, but Iโll be back as soon as I can.โ
โItโs no problem. Iโll see you when you get home.โ You hang up the phone, taking it with you as you walk out of your room. โYour dadโs running a little behind at work,โ you tell her when you walk in. โYou hungry yet?โ
โDo you have chicken nuggets?โ she asks instead of giving you an answer, and she follows you when you walk to the fridge. You open the freezer, and she gasps when you pull out a big bag.
โDinosaur chicken nuggets.โ She jumps happily while you set some out on a pan for the both of you. You get her some fruit that you have, and she sits at the dining table you have, her feet swinging as she eats. You give them time to cool after you pull them out of the oven, and you get her some juice while you wait.ย
โSomeone has a birthday coming up,โ you start as she finishes eating her nuggets.
โI do!โ she cheers loudly, pointing to herself. โIโm gonna be six years old!โ
โWow! Youโre getting so big!โ you say with just as much enthusiasm. โWhat do you want for your birthday this year?โ
โA tiger!โ
โThat might be kinda hard to do,โ you chuckle.
โIt doesnโt have to be real. I just want one to have on my bed,โ she offers and you nod.
โI think that can be arranged,โ you tell her, and you laugh when she does.ย
โThereโs something else that I want,โ she adds, and you raise your eyebrows in curiosity.ย
โOh? Whatโs that?โ She gets out of her chair, and you pick her up, plopping her in your lap.ย
โCan I tell you a secret?โ she whispers, and you lower your voice as you nod.
โOf course, you can. I wonโt tell a soul.โ
You lean down so that she can whisper in your ear. โI think my Daddy really likes you.โ You canโt help but laugh as you pull away.
โReally? What makes you say that?โ you question.
โBecause he smiles whenever heโs on the phone with you. And he talks about you all the time!โ You canโt help it when your face heats up, and you try to focus on the conversation instead of how warm youโre getting.
โWhat does that have to do with what else you want for your birthday?โ
โI want my Daddy to be happy.โ You frown a little at her words.
โBut he is happy, Satomi. You make him happy every day,โ you say, smiling when you boop her softly on the nose and she giggles.
โYeah, but Iโm not always around. Someone has to make him happy while Iโm at school and at dance practice.โ
โWell, that makes sense,โ you point out.
โSo, if youโre here while Iโm not, then heโll always be happy!โ she puts together.
โYouโre a very thoughtful person, Satomi,โ you say earnestly. โIโll do my best to make your Dad happy while youโre gone.โ
โThank you.โ You laugh again, and you start to tickle her softly, and her giggles fill your apartment.ย
You migrate back to the couch, and you can feel the day starting to catch up to you. Itโs starting to get pretty late, and you check your phone to see that Terushima texted you to say that heโs almost done. You send him a thumbs up, and you go to tell Satomi, but you see that sheโs sound asleep.ย
You adjust her in your arms, and your blinking starts to get heavy. You let your head fall back onto the back of the couch, and itโs not long until youโre asleep like Satomi. You donโt know how long youโve slept, but you wake up when you hear knocking at your door. You stand carefully, making sure not to wake her up, and you open the door.
โSorry, I dozed off,โ you tell him as soon as you open it.
โThatโs okay. Iโm sorry I finished so late,โ he says, and you wave him off.
โTerushima, itโs alright. She already ate, so sheโll probably be asleep through the night.โ He tries to take her from you, but you both frown when he canโt get her off of you. โSatomi, sweetie, your dadโs here to get you.
โI want you to tuck me in,โ she murmurs, and he sighs heavily. He grabs her stuff before walking to his door. You walk to her room, waking her up for just a little bit so that you can change her into her pajamas, and then youโre putting her into bed. โGoodnight, Mommy.โ
You rub over her forehead, smiling softly. โGoodnight, Satomi.โ
~
Terushima looks over the room, making sure everything is just where it needs to be. He looks over everything, checking off things in his head as he surveys the room. He sighs when he thinks he has everything, and then he wonders where you are.
โYuuji!โ you call, and he walks down the hall to the room where youโre peeking your head out. โI need some help. You mind zipping me up?โ He walks into the room, and he wants to laugh at the image in front of him, but thereโs no way he can.
Youโre wearing a bodysuit that covers your whole body, one of your hands holding the back together, and he runs his eyes up and down your body countlessly. You turn around, but his eyes trail down again, and he swallows heavily. He takes a step forward, and heโs not really thinking about his actions because his hands have a mind of their own.
They start at your hips before they ghost a trail up your body, and it takes him too long to realize what heโs doing. He clears his throat, grabbing the zipper at the bottom. He places his other hand on your hip as he slowly starts to zip the suit up. You move your hair to the side once he starts to get closer to the top, and he lets his hands linger on you just a little bit longer.
You sigh heavily when he finishes, throwing your hair back as you turn around. โThank you so much,โ you breathe. โThis thing is tighter than I thought it would be,โ you laugh, but Terushimaโs brain is taking a while to catch up. โDo you think Satomi will like it?โ
โSheโll love it,โ he answers absentmindedly, and his phone pings with a text, which thankfully, breaks him out of it. โSheโs walking up now,โ he says when he reads the text, and you push him out of the door so that he can greet her. The door opens, and Satomi frowns when she sees her dad standing in the middle of the room.
โWhyโs it so dark?โ she asks, and Takeharu turns the lights on. She gasps as she takes in the room, which is decorated with a jungle theme and tigers everywhere.
โHappy birthday, princess!โ Terushima yells, holding his arms out. She spins around in a slow circle as she takes it all in. โYou like it?โ
โI love it! Thank you, Daddy!โ She runs to give him a hug, and soon after the reveal, her friends and their parents start piling in. He puts a crown on her head as she sits at the table, and chatter fills the room. โWhereโs y/n?โ she asks, looking around, and you jump up behind her.
โSurprise!โ She gasps, taking in the tiger bodysuit youโre wearing, ears adorning your head as well.ย
โYou look awesome!โ she says, giving you a tight hug.
โHappy birthday, Satomi,โ you say warmly.ย
โDid you paint your face yourself?โ she asks, poking at the whiskers on your cheeks, and you nod fervently.
โYes, I did. You want your face painted?โ You already know the answer, and you bring her over to a table so you can paint her face. You constantly have to hold her so that sheโll stay still, but when youโre done, she smiles widely in the mirror.
โI look like a real tiger!โ she comments as you put tiger ears on her head.
โYeah, you do!โ You suddenly have a line of children behind her, and you spend the next fifteen minutes painting a nose and whiskers on their faces.
Terushimaโs standing off to the side, glad that Satomi looks absolutely overjoyed, and his friends walk over to stand next to him. โA bodysuit, huh?โ Kazuma says first. โWas that your decision?โ
โOf course, not,โ he retorts quickly. โShe thought Satomi would like it.โ
โWell, sheโs definitely not the only one who does,โ Takeharu adds, and Terushima knows that better than anyone, balling his fists every time one of the dads stares at you for just a little too long as you walk around.
You finished painting, and the kids are back to eating at the table, but Satomi is talking to you the whole time. Your attention is soon diverted from her when one of the dads starts talking to you, and Terushima knows his track record from some of the other mothers.
The moment he takes a step forward, Kazuma grabs his arm. โEasy, tiger. You donโt wanna make a scene at your daughterโs party.โ
Thankfully, the conversation doesnโt last long, and youโre walking over to him, standing on the other side of him. โThis thing is a lot hotter than it looks,โ you breathe as you fan yourself, but itโs loud enough that only Terushima picks it up, but that sentence alone starts to do things to him. โIโm glad Iโm not wearing anything underneath,โ you comment more to yourself, noting how your bra and underwear stick to you uncomfortably. Terushima hears it, and he starts to feel warm all over before he tries to think about anything but him getting a chance to take it off of you.ย
โThank you so much for the help,โ he tries, diverting the conversation.
โOf course! Iโm glad sheโs so happy,โ you say, looking toward her. Takeharu offered to have the party at his house since there were going to be a lot of people coming, and after Terushima shared the idea with you, you helped him set everything up while Takeharu and Kazuma kept Satomi entertained until the party.
โYeah, me too.โ Satomiโs happily talking with her friends as they finish eating, and he feels a breath of relief run through him. He jumps when he feels a hand on his back.
โRelax, Yuuji. You did really good,โ you tell him, and he smiles at you. โSo, have some fun today, okay?โ Satomi runs up to you, and you bend down to her level, turning to her immediately.
โIs there cake?โ
โOf course, thereโs cake!โ you reply, and you have her go sit down before you and Terushima go to get the cake. He makes sure to block anyoneโs view of you as you walk, and he canโt help but slide his hand on your waist as he does so.
You have her close her eyes while you put the โsixโ candle on it, and you light it. โItโs a tiger!โ she screams when you tell her to open her eyes.
Everyone sings happy birthday, and she leans forward in her seat so she can blow out the candle. Sheโs very insistent that no one cut the cake, which is what both of you expected, so you bring out a bigger one to give to all of the kids. Satomiโs the only one who eats her tiger cake, and Terushima tells her to slow down when he notices that sheโs eating too fast.
You know sheโs just excited about the presents, so you all migrate to the other side of the room where the presents are. Terushima films while she opens her presents, leaving the big ones for last. The presents she opens first came from some of the parents, and sheโs just as happy when she reveals each one.ย
You have her open yours after she finishes with those, and she laughs loudly when she sees what itโs inside. โItโs a big tiger!โ she yells, hugging the stuffed animal to her body. She gives you a hug with the tiger still in her arms. โThank you!โ
โOf course!โ
She runs back over to open the last one, and she looks at the sticker on the wrapping paper. โThis oneโs from you, Daddy?โ He nods, not wanting to say another word, and you help her open it. โItโs the dollhouse I wanted!!โ she shouts at the top of her lungs, and you think she might explode when she sees all the extra stuff that Terushima bought her. He took up the extra work just to get it for her, and he thinks it was so worth it as he watches her.
She runs over to him, nearly taking him down, and he crouches down so she can hug him. โThank you so much, Daddy. I love you.โ
โI love you, too, Satomi. Youโre welcome.โ He kisses her on the forehead, and she runs back over, looking at everything that he got, and the tiger you got her doesnโt leave her arm.ย
The party stays in full swing after she opens them for about an hour or so, and the kids are starting to get tired, so everyone starts to make their way out, giving Satomi a final happy birthday before they leave. You stay to help clean up, and you groan once you finish, wiping over your forehead.
โGod, I cannot wait to get out of this thing,โ you groan.ย
โAre you gonna need help with the zipper again?โ Terushima canโt help but ask, and you nod with a tired look on your face.
โYeah, definitely.โ He checks on Satomi before you leave, seeing that sheโs asleep on the couch with the tiger in her arms, and he shoves Kazuma when he catches him laughing as he follows you down the hallway.
You move your hair to the side, and Terushima canโt help thinking about how warm you feel as he pulls the zipper down. Once itโs all the way down, you sigh loudly, quickly pulling your arms out of it and pulling it down so that itโs at your waist.
โThank you so much. I feel so much better.โ You turn around, slumping a little as the cool air hits your skin, and Terushima really wishes he could look away from you. You take the hair tie off your wrist and put your hair up to get it off your neck, and you sigh in relief again. โIโm glad Satomi liked it, but I donโt know if I could do this again,โ you laugh, and Terushima looks into your eyes just in time.
โThatโs okay. I donโt know how Iโm gonna top this party,โ he says.
โIโm pretty sure sheโll have a new obsession next year anyway,โ you dismiss, and he steps closer to you.
โThank you for helping set all this up.โ
โWell, you did most of the work,โ you say, wiping your face. โYou made her really happy today, Yuuji. Youโre the best dad in the world in my book.โ He laughs when you do, and even with the paint still on your face, he desperately wants to kiss you.ย
โI couldnโt have done it without you,โ he says after heโs silent for a bit.
โHow so?โ you question as you frown.
โBecause you were always there encouraging me when I felt like I wasnโt doing the best,โ he admits, and you let your head fall to the side as you rest your hands on his neck.
โYuuji, you are always doing your best. Youโre not going to be perfect a hundred percent of the time, but when you try, thatโs more than enough.โ
โSee, thatโs what Iโm talking about,โ he chuckles.
โWell, you definitely donโt give yourself enough credit when you should. You do everything you can to make Satomi happy, and thatโs what matters.โ Fuck, heโs about two seconds from pulling you into him and planting his lips on yours, and right now, thereโs nothing about to stop him. But you let your hands fall, and you turn away from him to grab your clothes. โNow, I need to get out of this before I burn up.โ
โOf course. Iโll be out here,โ he says, and he hates how he feels like he missed his chance. He walks towards the door, and when he turns to close it, youโve already shoved it to your ankles. He falters when he sees you bent at the waist, and he quickly swings to door closed, but itโs too late, the image is already burned into his brain.
He clears his throat as he pinches himself as a punishment for regretting not looking any longer, and he takes a deep breath before he walks down the hallway. โThat took longer than it should have.โ Terushima jumps at the sound of Kazumaโs voice, and he nearly throws him out of the door.
โGo home,โ he orders, pushing him forward, and the guy laughs as he walks to the front door. โThanks for offering up your house, Takeharu. I hope we didnโt do too much damage.โ
โDonโt worry about it. It was worth seeing the biggest smile on my nieceโs face.โ Terushima smiles before he turns his attention to his daughter, and he sighs in relief when heโs able to pull the tiger from her arms without her waking up.
You come into the room with no paint on your face and the bodysuit in your hand as he picks her up. You grab the tiger as you say goodbye to Takeharu, and you all make your way to Terushimaโs car. The dollhouse is already packed up in the trunk, and he straps her into her car seat.ย
You both yawn at the same time when he pulls into the parking lot of your apartment, and you both laugh. He decides to tackle the dollhouse when heโs not tired, and you walk into his apartment to put her to bed. You set the tiger next to her, and you smile at how peaceful she looks.ย
You yawn again as he walks you to your door, and you turn to him before you open it. โGoodnight, Yuuji,โ you say softly.
โGoodnight.โ Youโre about to turn around, and he stops you, carefully pulling the tiger ears from your hair.ย
โOh, I totally forgot. I definitely wouldโve fallen asleep with them off,โ you laugh tiredly. Instead of kissing you like he wants to, he pulls you into a hug, and you donโt seem to mind how long he does.
โThank you,โ he repeats.
โAny time, Yuuji.โ
I want to see her.
Terushima doesnโt know how long he stares at the text, but he canโt bring himself to reply. The amount and range of emotions he feels makes him feel so overwhelmed, he throws his phone to the side. The texts have been getting more frequent despite his responses being pretty dry. He knows that he shouldnโt keep Satomi away from her mother, but after all this time, why now?
She never once made any effort to contact him, and heโs had to raise her without her. He has half a mind to tell her to just leave him alone, but thereโs no way he can actually say it. He sighs again, letting his head fall into his hands. He wants to ask somebody about it, but heโs being stubborn and heโs trying to push the problem away until it disappears. But thatโs easier said than done. Way easier.
โDaddy?โ He quickly lifts his head up, looking over his shoulder to see Satomi walking towards him.
โWhatโs up, sweetie?โ he asks, putting on a smile that he hopes she canโt see through.
โCan I go over to y/nโs?โ
โWhat for?โ
โI wanna ask her something,โ she says, and she doesnโt give him an explanation, turning her attention to a string on his shirt. โIt wonโt take long, I promise.โย
He laughs softly, but he stands up anyway. โAlright. Letโs go see if sheโs busy.โ
โWait! I wanna go by myself,โ she says suddenly, stopping him from walking.
โWhy?โ She doesnโt answer, looking down at the floor, and he lowers himself to her level. โWhatโs wrong, Satomi?โ
โNothing! I promise. I just wanna talk to her.โ He knows that he wonโt get much out of her, and when she knows he wonโt ask any more questions, she runs to the door. Heโs quick to follow after her, and he stands in front of his door in the hallway, watching her knock on your door.
Satomi bounces on her toes as she waits, and her face lights up when you open the door. โSatomi? Does your dad know youโre here?โ you ask as soon as you see, and he chuckles as she points to her left.
โYeah! Heโs right there!โ You step out, looking in the direction sheโs pointing, and you laugh when your eyes meet his. You wave at him, and he barely gets a chance to return it because Satomi pulls you into your apartment. He smiles as he watches, but the moment your door closes, the smile falls.
โSo, what brings you over here?โ you ask her after she pulls you to sit on the couch.
โI wanna talk about something, but every time I bring it up, it makes Daddy sad,โ she tells you, and you frown as you rub your hand over her head.
โWhatโs wrong, Satomi?โ
โDaddyโs been sad lately, but every time I come in the room, he smiles like thereโs nothing wrong.โ After hearing that, you canโt say that youโre not concerned.ย
โWhat were you trying to tell your dad?โ
โI wanted to ask you if you would come to school with me next week.โ
โWhat for?โ
โWeโre having a bunch of activities going on, and some of the stuff Iโve never been able to before, so I wanted to ask if you could come.โ
โOf course, I can, Satomi. I would love to come,โ you tell her softly, and she smiles a little at your answer but it doesnโt last long.ย
โI just donโt know why Daddy isnโt happy about it.โ
โI donโt think heโs upset about you asking me. He might have something else going on,โ you try, and she picks at her pants.
โWhen I ask him if you can be my mommy, he never gives me an answer.โ You sigh as you listen to her talk, and you have a feeling that Satomiโs mother might be playing a part in why heโs acting the way he is. Youโre not going to ask about it, obviously, but you hate that you canโt give her a straightforward answer. โBut you would like to be my mommy, right?โ
You think about what to say before you answer her honestly. โI would love that, Satomi, but I donโt know how your dad feels,โ you huff, and sheโs quick to sit herself up on her knees.
โBut my Daddy really likes you! Heโd be okay with it!โ You canโt help but laugh, and she keeps going. โI know he likes you. He even says your name while heโs in the shower.โ
You choke suddenly, feeling your face go hot at her words. You try to cover it up with a laugh, and you can see that sheโs confused at your reaction, so try to gloss over it and continue the conversation. โI think your dad is just dealing with a lot of things right now. I can try and ask him about it if you want me to.โ
โI donโt mean to make him more upset,โ she whispers, and youโre quick to reassure her.
โNo, no, sweetie. I can tell you right now that itโs not your fault. Youโre not making him any more upset, I promise. Okay?โ She nods, giving you a hug. โDid you wanna talk to me about anything else?โ
She shakes her head, but she doesnโt pull away from you. โThanks, y/n.โ
โOf course, Satomi. Iโll always be here if you need to talk, okay?โ She nods, and after a while, sheโs ready to go back next door, so you walk over there with her. The doorโs unlocked, so you both walk in, and Terushimaโs sitting on the couch.ย
โy/n wants to talk to you about something!โ Satomi announces the moment she steps inside and before either of you can respond, sheโs running to her room. You close the door behind you as you step further inside the apartment, and both of you laugh as he stands and walks toward you.
โI told her Iโd go to school with her next week if thatโs okay with you,โ you tell him, and you notice that he doesnโt look as happy as he usually does, and now you understand what Satomi was talking about.
โYeah. I know sheโs excited about it. Sheโs happy that she can bring someone this year.โ His smile doesnโt even last his entire sentence, and you grab his hands.
โYuuji, you donโt have to tell me whatโs going on, but Satomi notices. I donโt wanna tell you this, but sheโs worried about you.โ He sighs, letting his head fall forward for a second before he looks back at you.
โI know. Iโm just kinda stuck right now,โ is all he tells you, and you lace your fingers with his.
โThatโs okay, but donโt be afraid to reach out and ask somebody. Itโs not good for you to keep it in.โ You let go of one of his hands to rub at the lines between his eyebrows. โYouโre too young to get wrinkles.โ He smiles when you laugh, and he pulls you into a hug.
โThank you,โ he whispers into your hair, but he doesnโt let you go, and you wrap your arms around his neck.ย
โOf course, Yuuji.โ You donโt question how long heโs holding you, and you guess heโs been needing his for a while. โShe also said that she wants me to be her mom,โ you chuckle, and he hums at your words, holding you a little tighter. He doesnโt respond to you, and you move one of your hands to run through his hair. โYou okay?โ you whisper when he doesnโt let you go, and heโs been quiet for a while.
โYeah, I am now.โ He smiles when he feels you laugh, and he pulls away when he feels your head move, but he keeps his arms around you. โI donโt know how you do it, but you always manage to make me feel better.โ
โBut I didnโt even do anything,โ you muse, and he kisses your forehead before putting his against yours.
โYou donโt have to.โ He takes a deep breath out through his nose, and he feels his whole body relax. He doesnโt want to let you go, and he knows that he has to face reality, but now, he feels like he can.
โIโm always here if you need anything,โ you whisper, and you always are, he hasnโt doubted that for a second.
~
Iโll think about it.
Thatโs all he can really manage, but he doesnโt want to give her the impression that heโs going to let her waltz right back into his life after all this time. He told his friends about her contacting him, and their reactions were just like he expected. Kazuma was a lot more passionate than he thought when he was telling him to just block her.
He doesnโt really have any bad feelings toward her with regard to their relationship. People fall out all of the time, it happens. But that doesnโt mean that he was okay with her just leaving his kid on his doorstep without a word. In the back of his mind, he admits that heโs scared thinking about potentially seeing her after these few years.
Heโs just uncertain about what this would mean for Satomi, and there are a lot of people who are afraid of the unknown. He pushes all of that to the side though when he hears Satomi talking loudly in the living room. He can hear your voice as well, and he mustโve been so into his thoughts that he didnโt hear your knock.
He shoves his phone in his pocket with that one conversation specifically muted, and he walks out of his room to an image that he sees all the time, but he still feels his heart flutter when he sees it. Youโre holding Satomi in your arms as you talk to her, and he lets his feet guide him toward you.
Satomiโs excitement is practically radiating off of her as he drives to the school. He barely gets a chance to talk to you because as soon as he gets her out of the car, sheโs pulling you towards the building. Recently, Satomiโs been adamant about skipping school whenever this day rolls around. He knows why this day always had her down, but he didnโt think there was anything he could say to make her feel better. He always offered to go and spend the day with her, but it wasnโt enough.
She pulls you into her classroom, and she has you sit at a table with three other girls. โThese are my friends!โ she tells you, and they all give you a shy wave before Satomi leans toward your ear. โThey donโt have a mommy either,โ she whispers to you, and you feel your heart sink.ย
โCan you draw any animal?โ one of her friends ask you.
โI can. What do you want me to draw?โ you respond instantly.ย
โA panda,โ she says softly, and all of her friends crowd around you as you start drawing while the rest of them ask you to draw them something as well.
Every year they have a day where the kids can bring their parents, and thereโs a bunch of activities they can do. It falls between Mother's and Fatherโs Day, so some of the games that are played usually involve either both or one parent. Satomi hasnโt been in the past two years, and it always hurts Terushima in a way that heโs never hurt before, but now, heโs seen her happier today than sheโs ever been on this day in the past.
He knows that heโs been kicked to the curb today, and he canโt help but laugh about it, so he just focuses on helping out where heโs needed whether thatโs for the activities or the games. Heโll catch you being pulled around by Satomi, and he notices that her friends are with you as well. They all stay glued to your side as they walk you around to do all of the different things, and as you migrate outside, your hands are full of all of the things they made.
Satomi grabs the things out of your hand and runs them over to Terushima. โDaddy, you have to hold this so y/n can race with me!โ He barely has time to catch it all before she runs away. You have to do a three-leg race first, and Terushima finds somewhere to stand so he can watch.ย
He knows youโll probably kill him later, but he canโt help but pull his phone out. The race starts, and it takes a while for the two of you to get going, but you start pulling ahead soon after. You have to slow your steps so that Satomi can keep up, but your leg thatโs with hers is almost in perfect sync. You both finish first, and Satomi almost falls from how hard sheโs celebrating.
Terushima looks down at his phone, looking at the video again, and thereโs no way heโs going to be able to lose his smile. He looks back up after a while when he hears cheering again, and he frowns for a moment when he sees you racing again. One of Satomiโs friends is with you this time, and Satomiโs at the finish line cheering you on.
Youโre actually really good at the race, winning twice in a row. Youโre not celebrating as much when you win, and Terushimaโs eyebrows raise when Satomi pulls you to the starting line again. Another one of her friends is racing with you, and Satomi and her friend race to the end to cheer you both on again.
You have to do the race again, and you just barely make it. Satomi and her friends are cheering loudly following you while you find the closest seat. You nearly collapse, and you barely get a chance to catch your breath before Satomi pulls you to your feet. Terushima follows, almost losing you in the crowd, and he sees that sheโs pulled you to a potato sack race.ย
He doesnโt get there in time to save you, and he feels so bad for laughing, but by the time you cross the finish line, you look two steps away from falling out. You ditch the sack, finding a blanket to lie on. Satomi and her friendsโ attention is quickly diverted by something else to do, and Terushima walks over to you.
โYou were amazing,โ he laughs, and you groan as you place her hand on your chest, your breathing still heavy.
โI cannot feel my legs,โ you rasp. โOh, my God. Iโve never done that much cardio in my life.โ He sits down next to you, and you open your eyes when you feel something cold touch your hand. You gasp, taking the water bottle from him. You only get through about half before you have to take a break. โMy legs are shaking,โ you groan. โHoly crap.โ
Satomi and her friends run back over to you, but they donโt seem to notice how out of breath you are. โTheyโre doing face painting! You have to come!โ She grabs your hand, but this time, she canโt get you to move.
โSatomi give her a chance to catch her breath,โ Terushima tries. โYou guys wore her out.โ
โBut she was amazing! She won all of them!โ one of her friends says, and you lay back down on the blanket.
โThank you. I tried,โ you breathe. โGive me five minutes.โ That seems to tide them over, but you realize that you probably shouldโve told them more time because you know Satomi will take it literally.ย
You hold out your hand, and Terushima carefully pulls you up. You take another swig of water, a deep breath following after. โI think itโs your turn,โ you jests, and he shrugs as he shakes his head.
โI tried to give you a break, but Satomi has officially kicked me to the curb.โ
โLucky me,โ you laugh, wiping the sweat from your forehead. โI didnโt know I was gonna have to do four races. I wouldโve mentally prepared myself.โ
Satomi comes back over when your five minutes are up just like you knew she would. Terushima helps you up, and you shakily walk over to where the face painting booth is. They insists that you paint on their faces, so you pull up a chair and paint what they want.ย
A kid notices the face paint on Satomiโs face, and they run over to you asking if you can paint as well. Their mom apologizes for the sudden ask, but you donโt mind at all. You paint what they want, and they thank you loudly before running off. Before you know it, you have a line of kids in front of you, and it definitely doesnโt help when you catch Satomi boasting about your skills.
You lose track of how many kids come through, but by the time youโre done, your hand is starting to cramp. Terushima manages to pull you away in an attempt to save you after he diverts Satomiโs attention again.ย
โIโm sorry. You definitely signed up for more than you thought,โ Terushima says when you find a park table to sit at.
โDonโt worry about it. Iโm having fun. The running was a bit much, but this is way better than being stuck at work.โ You sigh a little when you notice that Satomi and her friends manage to find you, and youโre relieved when they ask Terushima to play with them this time. โMy hero,โ you muse, and he laughs before being pulled away by his daughter.
You smile as you watch them disappear into the crowd, and you turn when you hear a voice next to you. โIโm Satomiโs teacher,โ she introduces herself, and you shake her hand. โDo you mind if I sit?โ
โNo, of course. Go ahead.โ
โy/n, right?โ she asks and you nod.
โIโm guessing you heard about me from Satomi?โ you surmise, and the both of you laugh as she nods her head.
โShe wonโt stop talking about you, but I see why now. Youโre amazing with children. I donโt think Iโve ever seen her friends smile so wide.โ
โShe told me about their situation when I first met them, and they never left my side after we did the crafts.โ
โHave you ever considered working with kids before?โ
โIn college, yes. I actually majored in education, but I wasnโt sure if I would be cut out for it.โ
โWell, if you ask me, you are more than qualified for it.โ You donโt respond, giving her a small smile. โWe actually have a teacher thatโs leaving at the end of the year. She teaches the same grade I do.โ
โAre you asking me what I think youโre asking me?โ
โHereโs my number,โ she says, handing you a card. โYou donโt have to make your decision now, of course. But I think you would be amazing at it.โ You look down at the card, feeling a wave of emotions running through you. โIt was nice to meet you.โ
โYeah, same,โ you whisper, and she gives you a friendly smile before she gets up. You pick at the corner of the card as you chew on your lip. Who knew you would have something like this come up all of a sudden?ย
โHey, you okay?โ You jump at Terushimaโs voice, looking up as you cover the card with your hand.
โYeah, I was just talking to Satomiโs teacher,โ you smile, and you quickly try to change to subject. โWhere are the girls?โ
โOh, theyโll be here in a second,โ he says, and he steps to the side when they come running up to you.
โHappy Motherโs Day, y/n!โ Satomi yells, and they all hand you pink and red pieces of paper. You sort them and you realize that theyโre in the shape of hearts. Their names are on all of them, and each of them has something written on the back. You read through all of them, and you bite your lip to try and keep your tears at bay.
โYou guys didnโt have to do this,โ you tell them, and youโre really fighting the tears when they all hug you. โIโm gonna put these on my wall, theyโre so beautiful.โ As your hand runs over them, in the back of your mind, the conversation with Satomiโs teacher runs through your head.
You all go get food as the day starts to unwind, and you all eat at the table together. While the girls are talking, Terushima nudges you softly with his shoulder. โWhatโs up? You keep spacing out.โ
โYou noticed?โ you chuckle. You donโt bother to hide it from him, and you pull out the card. โSatomiโs teacher told me that theyโre going to have an open position at the end of the school year.โ
โAre you gonna take it?โ he asks honestly, and you look up at him.
โI dunno,โ you admit. โI guess Iโm just still trying to process the fact that Iโm getting an opportunity.โย
โThen you should take it,โ he tells you softly. โI donโt think thereโd be anyone better for it than you.โ You look at him softly, and he grabs your hand, lacing his fingers with yours. โAnd Satomi would be thrilled to see you more,โ he adds, and that makes you laugh. โBut seriously, you shouldnโt be afraid to take a chance at it. Itโs clear you know what youโre doing. So, now you just gotta show them.โ
You laugh again when you notice that you said those words to him once. โThank you, Yuuji,โ you whisper, squeezing his hand.
โYouโre welcome,โ he whispers back, kissing your forehead before he wraps his arm around you.ย
You and Terushima help with the cleanup after you finish eating, and he holds your hand while you both walk to the car, Satomi way ahead of you. โExcuse me, are you Satomiโs mother?โ You stop suddenly when a man walks up to you, and since youโre so off guard, you just let words flow out of your mouth.
โOh, Iโyes.โ
โIโm Aneko and Emikoโs father. I just wanted to thank you.โ You frown at his words, turning to fully face him. โTheyโre friends of Satomiโs, and they told me all the things you did for them today. Iโโ He stops himself, taking a deep breath before he continues. โI couldnโt make it today because of work, and they lost their mother a year ago. Iโve never seen them so happy.โย
The tears make it to your waterline when you see his, and you pull him into a hug. โThank you so much,โ he whispers, and you rub your hands over his back.
โOf course. Iโm so glad they were able to have fun.โ He gives your hands a squeeze when he pulls away, and he gives you both a quiet goodbye before he heads to his car. Terushima wipes the tears from your face when they finally fall, and he keeps his arm around you as you walk to the car.
Satomi is asleep before he barely makes it away from the school, and he holds your hand on the console as you look out the window. He doesnโt try to press you when youโre quiet on the ride home and when you walk to your apartment. You help him tuck Satomi in, and she gives you a tired hug before you lay her down.ย
โThank you for coming.โ
โOf course, Satomi. Did you have fun?โ You smile when she gives you a sleepy nod. โIโm glad,โ you say, rubbing over her head. You lean forward to kiss her forehead, and she quickly leans up to do the same. โGoodnight, Satomi.โ
โNight.โ Terushima gives her a kiss on the forehead too, and he walks you to your door after walking out of Satomiโs room.
โI donโt know how I can thank you for today,โ he says once you stop at your door.
โMaybe with a hot bath,โ you joke. โMy legs are gonna be feeling it tomorrow.โ You both laugh softly in the quiet hallway. โIโm just glad I got to see Satomi happy.โ
โIโd say she was even happier than her birthday party,โ he responds.
โThen Iโd say I did pretty well today,โ you chuckle. โThe soreness is definitely worth it.โ He pulls you into a hug, and he memorizes the feeling of you in his arms. When you pull away, his face is right in front of yours, and he lets his hand rest on your neck.
โDonโt be afraid of the offer,โ he whispers, rubbing his thumb over your cheek. You nod, and he kisses your forehead, letting his lips linger on your skin just a little longer.
โThanks, Yuuji.โ
โHow did we get here?โ Terushima whispers to you as you both look at your friends sitting and talking in front of you.
โI have no idea,โ you whisper back.
You and your friend were out when you ran into Kazuma. You all struck up a conversation, but while you werenโt paying attention they mustโve had a conversation on their own because you find yourself on a Friday night with your friends and Terushimaโs friends in his apartment. Satomi wanted to spend the weekend with her grandparents, and Kazuma jumped at the opportunity to help his friend out.
Youโve obviously played a couple of drinking games, but you notice that you and Yuuji are a little bit drunker than everyone else in the room. โOkay, I think we have to up our game,โ your friend whispers to Kazuma. โTheyโll never get together if we donโt do something.โ
โYouโre telling me,โ Kazuma groans, rolling his eyes at how long itโs taken for Terushima to even think about asking you out. The friend that Kazuma met while you were out was the same friend that talked with Terushima at your birthday party. She mentioned him when you introduce Kazuma, and thatโs how the plan was formed.
โOkay, so letโs play Never Have I Ever,โ your friend offers to the crowd, and you and Terushima are both a bit suspicious when everyone easily agrees.
โAnd why would we do that?โ you ask, squinting your eyes at your friend.
โWhy not?โ she shrugs before she pulls out some shot glasses. You donโt disagree, but you make sure to keep an eye on her.ย
The questions start out pretty generic, but you and Yuuji start to find that the questions are oddly specific to the two of you. You really start to feel the alcohol after about the fourth shot, and youโve always been a bit of a lightweight. Your friend knows that, and oh what a coincidence, so is Terushima.ย
โOkay, these questions are ridiculous,โ you say, but you fall back into Terushimaโs side, and he easily throws an arm around you.
โYeah,โ he lamely adds. โWeโve been the only ones to drink in a row. I havenโt seen you drink in a while,โ he accuses, pointing a finger at Kazuma. โWhat are you up to?โ
โOkay, how about this?โ Kazuma starts, completely ignoring his friendโs question. โNever have I ever had a job.โ
Terushima rolls his eyes, but everyone drinks anyway, and you know that your words are going to start slurring a bit. They ask a few more questions just to make sure their plan will work, and they know theyโve done it when you and Terushima start talking amongst yourselves.
They both know your mannerisms, and youโre practically on top of one another. โLetโs change the game,โ your friend offers, but she doesnโt say it loud enough, and if you do hear her, neither of you is paying attention. โWeโre playing seven minutes in heaven!โ She raises her voice just a little, but when you guys finally catch on, sheโs quick to continue talking. โNose goes!โ
Everyone almost in unison puts their finger on their nose, and you and Terushima are the only ones who havenโt. Theyโre quick to push you into Terushimaโs room despite your protests, and the door closes behind you. โThe timer starts now!โ you hear Takeharu yell, and Terushima tries to open the door, but itโs no use.
He groans, sitting on his bed. โThey definitely did this on purpose,โ he says, and you walk over to him.
โThey definitely did.โ Your words are slow, and neither of you has been this drunk since college. You try to sit next to him, but your balance is off, so he grabs your hand to stop you from falling. โThank you,โ you say with a giggle. โIโm probably gonna fall if I move anymore.โ
โThatโs okay,โ he laughs.
โBut I wanna sit down,โ you whine, and he grabs your hips, pulling you towards him. It takes you too long for his liking to understand what heโs doing, but when his hand drifts to your leg, your brain finally catches up. You straddle his lap, your legs on the bed, and he keeps his hands on your hips.
โIs this okay?โ he whispers, and you nod as fast as you can as your hands slide over his shoulders. You lean into him, inches from his face, and you both laugh as you stare at each other. โI havenโt been this drunk in a long time.โ
โMe neither. I hope I donโt wake up with a hangover,โ you complain, and he fully wraps his arms around you. โDo you think this was their plan?โ you ask quietly.
โWhat? Getting us drunk and locking us in a room together? Oh, definitely.โ You laugh, leaning more of your weight forward, and he falls backward.ย
โSorry,โ you giggle, letting your forehead rests on his, and he copies it, letting his hands run up and down your back.
โItโs okay. Iโm more comfortable this way anyway.โ Your hands run through his hair, and even though neither of you is saying anything, youโre looking at each other. Itโs like youโre in your own world.
โYouโre so pretty,โ he mumbles, and he smiles when you do, your head momentarily falling from his before you put it back where it was before.
โReally?โ
He nods slowly. โYeah. Iโve thought that since I first met you.โ
โWell, I think youโre pretty cute,โ you respond, bumping your nose against his.
โThereโs so much I wanna say to you but definitely not while Iโm drunk.โย
โThatโs fair,โ you laugh. You move your head away to yawn, but you're quick to rest it on his again, and both of you feel sparks run through your body when your lips brush yours. โI think Iโm gonna fall asleep.โ
โMe too,โ he whispers, and you shift so that you can rest your face on his neck. His hands donโt stop rubbing over your back, and your eyes start to feel heavy. โGoodnight, baby.โ
โGoodnight, Teru.โ
โTheyโre so hopeless,โ your friend groans as she peeks her head into the room. โTheyโre sleeping.โ
โAre you serious?โ Takeharu says, and Kazuma sighs with a shake of his head.
โWhat else can we do?โ Kazuma asks. โIโm just gonna drink out of annoyance.โ
~
You wake up first, and the first thing your brain tells you is that you have to pee. You carefully but swiftly peel Terushimaโs arms from you before you make a beeline for the bathroom. You sigh in relief as you pee, and when you walk out after washing your hands, you see your friends sleeping in the living room. You laugh as you wobble a bit, and youโre definitely still drunk.
Terushima comes out of his room right as you walk into the living room, following the same path as you while he tries to keep his balance. You stretch, waiting for him to come out of the bathroom, and you turn when you hear the door open. โDo you have an extra toothbrush?โ you ask because you donโt want to deal with fumbling with your keys.
He nods, letting you in the bathroom, and he finds one under the sink. He hands it to you, putting some toothpaste on it before he does the same to his. You both laugh softly to yourself as you brush your teeth, both of you having a hand on the counter to steady yourself.
โIโm definitely still a little drunk,โ you tell him after you brush your teeth, and he sighs as he nods.
โSo, am I.โ You walk back out, following him to the kitchen and he grabs you some water. You lean back against the island, and he stands in front of you, nearly as close to you as he was last night. โWhat do you want to eat?โ
โI donโt care. Whatever you have,โ you answer, sitting your cup on the counter next to you.ย
โAre you using your second bedroom?โ he asks, setting his cup on the counter behind him.ย
โIโm using it as an office, kinda. Itโs mostly storage, though. Why do you ask?โ
โBecause Satomi wants to have a sleepover with her friends, but thereโs not a lot of room in her room.โ
โThatโs so cute. Yeah, you can use mine. Youโll just have to help me clean it out.โ He steps closer to you, resting his hands on your hips.
โItโs okay if itโs too much of a hassle, I can findโโ
โYuuji,โ you start, resting your hands on his face. โI just told you it was okay.โ
โI just feel like you do so much, and I donโt know how Iโm ever going to repay you fully.โ
โWell, I do love food,โ you tease, and he smiles when you laugh.
โYou want me to buy you food?โ he asks as he thinks of his first interaction with you, and maybe itโs still the alcohol running through his veins, but he steps even closer to you. โHow about I make it a date? Is that okay?โ He leans towards you, and he stares at your lips as he waits for your answer.
โYeah, thatโs more than okay.โ He smiles when you nod, and heโs thought about kissing you for so long that thereโs nothing going to stop him now. You donโt pull away when he finally meets your lips, and he sighs heavily, wondering why he deprived himself for so long.
Your arms wrap around his neck as you kiss him back, and his hands move to your neck as he deepens the kiss. When you both pull away, your heavy breathing is barely audible over his heart pounding. โWow,โ he mumbles, and you giggle softly.
โYou usually save that for end the of the date,โ you jest, and he rubs his thumb over your lip, his eyes only focusing on that.
โIs it okay that I did it before? Sorry, I just couldnโt wait any longer,โ he says, and he barely waits for you to nod before he goes back in. You follow him when he leans forward, and he grabs your hips to help you sit on the counter. He doesnโt break the kiss, and your back arches when you feel the coldness of the counter against it. You moan when he slides his tongue in your mouth, and he doesnโt think thereโs going to be anything that can stop him from taking you right here.
โIt worked!โ You both jump when you hear a voice, quickly remembering that youโre definitely not alone. Terushima pulls away, looking up to see your friend slowly getting off the floor, your head turns to look up as well.
โIt only took him five years,โ Takeharu says before he puts his head back down. โAnd I might need a trashcan.โ Everyone splits as last nightโs events start to catch up to them. Terushima feels his face flame as you look back at him and both of you laugh.ย
โLooks like weโre gonna be taking care of people,โ you note, lifting yourself up, but heโs still in your space. He puts his hands back on your waist, and he thought he would be satisfied after kissing you, but the urge now is only fueled. He kisses you again in lieu of answering, and he can hear Kazuma groan, but he doesnโt give a shit.
โOkay, enough with the PDA, Iโm already sick,โ Kazuma groans before his head falls into the trashcan.
~
Kazuma is more than willing to watch Satomi the next weekend, and Terushima spends the whole week a nervous wreck. Heโs been out of the game for so long, and he doesnโt even remember the last time he went on a date. The day comes, and Kazuma swings by to pick her up. Sheโs ecstatic about it, of course, and while sheโs getting ready, Kazume notices how his friend is pacing.
โPlease donโt tell me youโre stressing about this,โ he says, and Terushima wipes his hands on his shorts, his hands sweating just thinking about it.
โDo you remember the last time Iโve been on a date?โ
โDude, the only thing you need is for the other person to like you back, and she does. Stop worrying so much. Youโve been around her for this long, so you have nothing to be scared of. Youโve done worse around her anyway, and it hasnโt scared her off, so Iโd say youโre good.โ
Terushima quickly glares at his friendโs back-handed encouragement, but he does have a point. He takes a deep breath to try and calm himself before he changes the subject. โAnd why were you so eager to watch Satomi this weekend?โ
โBecause Iโm trying to get a date myself,โ he admits easily.
โAre you really using my daughter to pick up women?โ
โYou did it,โ he counters quickly. โBut Iโll actually do something about it rather than wait five years.โ Terushima rolls his eyes, and Satomi comes out of her room with just her backpack. Terushima laughs to himself before he goes into her room to pack her some clothes, and she gives him a hug before bouncing towards the door. โDonโt stress, have fun. And donโt have another kid,โ Kazuma tells him before he can say anything back, and he quickly closes the door. Some friends he has.
Terushima has spent the last couple of hours figuring out what to wear, and he internally admits how stupid this all is. Youโve seen him in worse, but he wants to make a good impression. You were kinda vague about the details, and he wishes you werenโt so he could have some guidance. He jumps when he hears a knock at the door, and he mildly panics. He just throws on the first outfit he tried on, and he races to the door.
He opens it, and the moment his eyes land on you, he wondered why he was ever stressed in the first place. โHi! Sorry, Iโm a little early, but I already ordered the food.โ
โNo, thatโs okay,โ he says, letting you in, and he canโt take his eyes off of you. The dress youโre wearing seems to hug your body tighter than the bodysuit you wore for Satomiโs party, and he almost wants to say itโs too short.ย
He takes a deep breath as he closes the door, rubbing his hands on his pants again. He sits down next to you on the couch, and he feels warmth spreading through his body when his knee brushes your leg. Heโs glad that you donโt seem as nervous as him, and the small talk you make gives him time to calm his racing heart. Although, thatโs kind of difficult when it races at the mere sight of you.ย
โYouโre paying for the food, remember?โ you tease when thereโs a knock at the door, and he canโt help but laugh as he goes to answer the door. You offer to drink something non-alcoholic as he sets out the food, and he doesnโt think about opposing, as heโs still recovering from last weekend.
As you eat, he asks you all the questions heโs been dying to ask you. You already know so much about him, so he doesnโt mind that youโre doing most of the talking. He mentally kicks himself when he thinks about why he waited so long to do this, but heโs just glad that heโs finally doing this with you now.ย
Heโs all in your space when you finish eating, but it doesnโt look like you mind. He rests his arm on the couch as you talk, and you laugh softly as you finish your sentence. โSorry, Iโve been talking your ear off,โ you say as you fold your legs. You both decided just to sit at the coffee table to eat, and he shakes his head.
โDonโt worry about it. I love hearing you talk.โ You rest your arm on the couch as well, letting your head fall into your palm. He canโt help but lean in, and he kisses you softly. โI really like this dress,โ he mumbles, his fingers playing with the hem of it.
โThank you. I save it for special occasions,โ you joke, and he smiles before kissing you again. He cups your face with his hand as he kisses you with a bit more zeal, and his fingers sneak under the fabric as he starts to lean forward. You start to fall backward and to keep his lips on yours, he quickly moves with you until your back hits the floor.ย
He rests his weight on his knees as your legs spread to give him room, and he feels the dress inch higher up your thigh when you do. He laces his fingers with yours, moving his hands so that they rest above your head as he deepens the kiss. He can feel himself starting to go crazy as he kisses down your neck, and the moan that comes from you vibrates against his lips.
He lets your hands go in favor of rubbing them over your legs as he continues to kiss your neck, and he breathes deeply as he smells how good you smell. Your hands pull at the top of his shirt, and he has a quick moment of insecurity runs through him, but he pushes past it, lifting off of you for only a second to shed his shirt. He slows his movements as he tries to gauge your reaction, and youโre chest rises and falls quickly before your hands reach out to rub over his body.
He hasnโt been able to work out like he wants, but by the look on your face, he doesnโt think you mind. Your hands rise up his skin as you lift yourself up, and he stays silent as he watches you, breathing in and out through his mouth quietly. He shudders when you kiss over his chest, and heโs practically frozen in place as he looks down at you. โI didnโt think you could get any hotter,โ you mumble against his skin, and he canโt help when his face starts to turn a little pink.
โYou think Iโm hot?โ he asks pathetically, having a hard time figuring out what to say, and you smile as you continue to kiss down his stomach, which caves a little as you do so.
โYouโre a dad, of course, I do.โ You smile when he snorts, moving onto your knees as you hook your fingers in his belt loops.
โThatโs all Iโve got going for me?โ he muses, and you wrap your arms around his neck.
โOf course not,โ you answer, kissing him on his nose. โYouโre really sweet,โ you start, kissing his cheek. โYouโre really thoughtful,โ you continue, kissing his other cheek. โAnd youโre really great kisser.โ You plant your lips on his, and he rests his hands on your hips.
โI guess thatโs pretty good,โ he breathes, his face feeling like itโs been set on fire, and you canโt but giggle at his reaction. He doesnโt stop you when you start to unbutton his pants, pulling the zipper down so frustratingly slow. He frowns a bit when you stop, resting your hands on his shoulders to help you stand. His eyes follow your hands as they run over your curves, and he holds his breath when your hands grip the hem of your dress.
You pull the fabric over up your body and over your head, and he swallows heavily as you stand in front of him in nothing but your underwear. His mind goes blank as he looks over you, and he tries to reach for you, but you just move out of his reach. He canโt help but follow you, and he frowns again when you move back. He has to get to his feet to reach you, but the moment he moves forward, you move back.ย
He catches on pretty quickly, and he ends up chasing you to his room. You laugh loudly when he catches you right as you get to his bed, wrapping his arms around you. โGotcha,โ he whispers in your ear before his hands start to wander. Your laugh dies in your throat when he squeezes your tits softly. Your nipples are in between his fingers, and you moan softly when he applies the slightest pressure to them.
His dick is digging into your ass as he pulls you into him, and your body goes warm all over. His lips find your neck again as his hands run down your body, and he sticks his hands under the thin sides of your panties, squeezing at your thighs before they quickly move to your ass, repeating the same motion. โFuck, Iโve thought about this for so long.โ
โAnd what are you gonna do about it?โ you whisper back, turning to look at him over your shoulder. He doesnโt respond, moving one of his hands into your underwear, and you jump when he runs his fingers through your folds. He moans at how wet you are, but he keeps his eyes on you so that he can watch your reactions.
Heโs thought about doing this with you for so long, and thereโs still some part of him that canโt believe heโs doing this. He rubs over your clit, and your nails dig into his wrist, your hips moving as a silent plea for more. He bites his lip as you rub against his hard-on, and he doesnโt think heโs ever been this hard before. He doesnโt know if heโs feeling light-headed from watching you, desire, or the blood rushing from his brain.
โYuuji,โ you moan, a hint of desperation in it, and he almost doesnโt let you go when you start to move away from him. You shed the last of your clothing before you climb onto the bed, rolling over onto your back, holding yourself up with your elbows.ย
He canโt even think to speak as he looks over you fully naked, and this is better than any wet dream heโs ever had. He wants to taste you first more than anything, and you follow him when he moves onto the bed. He doesnโt bother kissing over your body again, deciding to plant himself right in between your legs, his face merely inches from your sex.
You rest your legs over his shoulders, and he gladly accepts the warmth, licking his lips as his hands rub over your thighs. Once he gets a taste of you, he doesnโt stop. Youโre pretty sure his moans are louder than yours as he eats you like itโs his last day on Earth. He pushes one of your legs out of his way as he licks at your clit, and he uses his other hand to slide his finger inside of you.ย
He rubs over your walls, making you even wetter so he can slide in another. He continues to suck at your clit while he curls his fingers, pressing on that sensitive spot of your walls that has you arching your back off the bed. He follows you when you move as you feel your orgasm approach, working a third finger into you. โFuck, Yuuji,โ you moan, digging your fingers into his hair, and he moans loudly when you pull at it.ย
You start to move too much as you feel your pleasure mounting, but stays with you, his head moving wherever you go, never letting you escape the toe-curling ecstasy. He nearly cums himself when you cum all over his face, and he gets every drop he can. His mouth doesnโt leave you, and you try to inch away from him weakly, but itโs no use.
โY-Yuuji!โ you whine, pushing at his head, and he finally takes his mouth off of you, but his eyes donโt leave your soaked core. He slides his fingers out, sliding them into his mouth instantly to taste you as much as he can. Your heavy breathing is the loudest thing in the room, and before he can try and let his mouth touch you again, you make a feeble attempt at pulling him up to you. He easily goes, sliding his tongue into your mouth to let you taste yourself as he gets rid of the last of his clothes.
You both moan when he pushes his weight onto you, and he ruts his hips against you frantically. He hasnโt gotten stimulation that feels so good in who knows how long, and heโs practically drooling into your mouth as he feels like he might go insane. He groans softly when you reach down to touch him, and it takes everything in him to not cum right then and there. You stroke him quickly, using your cum to make it easier, and his eyes slip closed against his will.
โS-Shit, baby, y-you gottaโฆfuckโstop,โ he whines. โYouโre g-gonna waste it,โ he rushes out as he feels the pleasure rising up his spine. Heโs quick to push your hand away, feeling dizzy as he lines himself up. You rub at your clit as he pushes himself in, and he doesnโt know if heโll make it all the way before he busts, his head falling on yours as he feels you pulse around him.
He pushes the rest of the way in, nearly slamming his hips into yours, and you cry out loudly, a broken moan leaving your lips as your body gets used to the intrusion. He doesnโt wait much longer to start moving, and he groans, feeling like his heart is beating too fast. โOh, God,โ he moans, and you wrap your legs around him, your ankles digging into his back.
โCum in me, Yuuji. I want it,โ you whimper, and thatโs what does him in. A deep shudder runs through his body as he cums, his dick twitching as he empties inside of you. Heโs definitely seeing starts as he comes down, and he surprises you when he pulls out, quickly flipping you over.
He gets you on your knees, his eyes zeroing in on his cum sliding out of you, and he pushes it back in with his fingers. The image alone is enough to get him going again, and he lets a glob of spit fall onto your pussy just to make it even messier. He slides back in again, digging his fingers into your hips. His hips slamming against your ass mingle with the sounds of your moans, and he leans forward so his chest is flush against your back.ย
He hooks his chin over your shoulder as he rams into you, putting his hands on top of yours and weaving his fingers with yours. โFuck, your pussyโs so good,โ he slurs. โWanna put a baby in you.โ You suck him back in every time he leaves, and he canโt get his mouth shut. โIโm gonna make you a mommy again, babyโfu-uck.โ You can only express your agreement with your own sounds, but he doesnโt think heโd be able to understand you anyway.ย
โP-Please, please, please,โ he begs. โLemme put a baby in you,โ he moans, and he only fucks you harder when he feels you clench around him at his words. โIโll make you feel so good,โ he adds despite the fact that heโs already, very much, doing that.
โWant it so bad, Yuuji,โ you eventually respond. โMake me a mommy.โ
โFuck, fuck. Iโm gonna give it to you, youโre gonna make such a pretty momma,โ he babbles. โGonna look so pretty carrying my kids around. Youโre gonna be so round and full of me,โ he grunts. โEveryoneโs gonna know youโre mine.โ His thoughts come out against his will, but he doesnโt care. Heโs so lost in the pleasure, his eyes rolling as he feels that knot building up in his stomach again.
โIโm ready, Yuuji. S-Show them who I belong t-to,โ you moan, and he bites down on your shoulder as he kisses your cervix, making sure youโre taking all of him with every thrust.
โYouโre mine,โ he repeats again. โGonna fill you up so good.โ He moans weakly in your ear, but it only heightens how good youโre feeling, pushing back to meet his hips.
โThis pussyโs a-all yours. Fill me up, baby. Wanna have your babies.โ His mouth falls open, but nothing comes out as his orgasm hits him, and his eyes roll deep into his head as he shoots into you. He fucks his cum into you as you cum right behind him, your walls clamping down on him so hard, he can barely move back out.ย
He fucks you through your orgasm, his hips stuttering to a stop. His chest is heaving as he starts to relax, feeling fatigue catching up to him. He doesnโt pull out of you, turning his head when you do to kiss you, his tongue moving into your mouth the moment he does. His heart feels like it might pound right out of his ribcage, pulling away to roll the both of you over.
You whine softly as he presses into your cervix at the impact of hitting the bed, and he rubs over your body as he kisses you soundly. Your bodies are covered in sweat, his chest peeling away from your back briefly before he moves back into you.
โHoly shit,โ he breathes, making the both of you laugh. He doesnโt know what came over him, and he blames the heat coming from his face on the amazing orgasm he just had.
โThat was amazing,โ you whisper as you shiver slightly, goosebumps rising over your skin as your body starts to cool down. He manages to pull the blanket over both of you, and he snuggles into your neck, pressing soft kisses to your skin.
โYeah, it was,โ he hums, feeling like the happiest man in the world. โI think I love you,โ he mumbles, and it slips out before he can stop himself, and he suddenly feels his world stop. His heart does something weird as he waits for your reaction, and he almost doesnโt look at you when you slightly turn your head to look at him.
โYeah?โ you smile. โYou think you love me?โ you tease, and he smiles as he pushes away the negative thoughts. โWell, when you know that you love me?โ
โI know I love you. I have for a while,โ he admits quickly. โFrom day one, I knew you were the one for me.โ
โDay one, huh? When you walked over to my apartment at three in the morning?โ you question, and he doesnโt hesitate to nod.
โGetting Satomi all of a sudden, I wasnโt in a good place, but you helped me turn everything around. I wouldnโt be here if it wasnโt for you.โ
โThatโs a pretty big honor,โ you laugh, but your face softens, and you lift your hand to rest on his cheek. โThank you for letting me be a part of you and Satomiโs life,โ you say softly.
โYou donโt think this is too fast?โ he asks, and you huff a little.
โMy friend told me that weโve been pining over each other for years. According to her, itโs like, three years too late.โ He chuckles a bit, thinking that his friends would say the exact same thing. โI think I love you, too,โ you whisper.
โAnd when will you know?โ he counters playfully, and you turn your head to yawn, curling back into him.
โMm, Iโll get back to you in the morning,โ you joke softly, and his heart feels so happy that he doesnโt even try to press you about it, feeling tired himself. His eyelids start to feel heavy, and he tightens his arm around you.
โGoodnight, baby,โ he whispers into your hair. โI love you.โ
You rest your hand on his, your breathing starting to even, and he thinks youโve fallen asleep until he hears you speak. โI love you, too, Yuuji.โ
Terushima helps you clear out your second room, which takes a lot longer than he would like since Satomi keeps asking about everything you own in the room. Sheโs more than excited to have the sleepover, and thatโs the only thing she talks about until her friends arrive.ย
You let them in, and the girls start talking amongst themselves, and theyโre so engrossed in their conversation that they barely notice their parents walking out the door. Youโre about to go finish setting up the room when Aneko stops you.ย
โI made these for you,โ she says quietly, holding up some paper flowers, and your heart swells as you take them. โThank you for being with me at school,โ she adds, and you crouch down to give her a hug.
โOf course, Aneko. These are beautiful, I love them.โ She gives you a small smile before she goes back over to her friends. Yuuji helps you with the finishing touches, and you call all of them so that they can see it. Their eyes widen as they take in the changes you made, and they look around the room as they walk in.ย
Youโve hung thin curtains from the ceiling, decorating them with fairy lights that you never got around to hanging up in your room. Itโs draped over their sleeping bags which youโve already set up, and Terushima moved her dollhouse into the room for them to play with. Satomi gives you a hug before running over to her sleeping bag, and you also decided to add some pillows in there as well.
โThis is awesome!โ You notice that her friends arenโt as loud as her, but theyโre excited about it nonetheless, agreeing with her quietly. You and Terushima try to make a quiet exit, but Satomi stops you right as you take a step back, asking if you would color with them.
You canโt refuse, and Terushima huffs just a little bit. You had bought some coloring books for her since sheโs been staying at your place when Terushimaโs at work most of the time, so you give them one before you take one of your own.ย
They sit around you, and you donโt know how long itโs been until you realize that Terushimaโs not in here with you. You tell them that youโll be back, getting up to go find him. Heโs not in the living room when you walk out, so you try your room, and you see him sitting against the headboard, scrolling through his phone.
โWhatโre you doing?โ you ask, crawling into bed on the other side. โAre you pouting?โ Youโre smiling at him, but he doesnโt respond, locking his phone before turning to you.
โI thought I would be able to spend time with you,โ he says, and you canโt help but laugh, sitting next to him, and he wraps an arm around you.
โAre you seriously jealous because Iโm with them and not with you?โ
โIโm the one dating you, and Satomiโs spent more time with you than I have,โ he responds, annoyed, and if his arm wasnโt wrapped around you, youโre sure that heโd be crossing his arms right now.
โWell, we have some time before Satomi comes to get me,โ you offer, and he just pulls you into him, wrapping his other arm around you.
โIโm not gonna let you go,โ he mumbles, and you huff, shaking your head. The angle youโre resting at becomes too much of a strain on your back, so you lay down, Terushima doing the same thing. โIโm gonna fight for you.โ
โIโd love to see that,โ you laugh, rubbing your hands through his hair. โOh, I forgot to put Anekoโs flowers in a vase.โ You go to move, but he stops you, and his grip is so tight that you can barely move.
โNo. Youโre not going anywhere,โ he says, shifting so that heโs fully on top of you. You laugh, and the comment thatโs on your tongue is cut off when his lips meet yours. His kisses stay soft, and he rolls over onto his side, keeping his hand on your waist to guide you to do the same.ย
Youโre interrupted soon after by a knock on the door, and Terushima groans loudly. โAre you guys awake?โ You can recognize that itโs Satomiโs voice, and you smile at Yuujiโs reaction.
โWeโre sleeping! Go away!โ he responds.
โBut you just said something!โ Satomi counters quickly, and he groans again, putting his face in your neck, and you laugh before telling her she can come in. You roll over and sit up, but Terushima stays in the same position, his arm resting over your legs.
โWhatโs up?โ you ask, and Terushima looks up at her over you.
โYou said you would come back.โ
โWhy canโt I spend time with her?โ Yuuji questions with a pout on his face. โYou spend more time with her than I do.โ
โNo, I donโt,โ she giggles. โYou see her all the time.โ
โSo, do you! Youโre supposed to be having a sleepover with your friends!โ
โBut, we were having fun,โ she tries, and you start to move, but he tries to stop you.
โYuuji, Iโll be back. I promise,โ you say, and the pout on his face deepens as you slide out of the bed. Satomi runs off, and you lean down to kiss him. Even though heโs not happy, thereโs no way he would ignore you, so he plants his lips on yours, and then the pout immediately returns. You shake your head as you laugh before you walk into the girlsโ room.ย
Turns out, you donโt really have to stay long because you can tell the girls are getting tired. Satomi tries to put on a face, but you know that sheโs just as tired. You slowly start to get them into their sleeping bags, and they all lay down, but you notice that Miwa is still sitting up.
โYou okay?โ you ask softly, and she nods, her fingers curled around her blanket softly.
โCan you read to me?โ she asks quietly.
โOf course, I can.โ She smiles softly before reaching over into her bag and pulling out the book she wants you to read. You sit next to her, getting comfortable before you start reading. You keep your voice soft, looking up and every now and then to see her blinking getting slower.
One by one, the girls start to fall asleep, and you read a little longer just in case. When youโre sure theyโre fully asleep, you carefully close the book, setting it down, and you quietly make your way out of the room. You close the door softly behind you before you walk back to your room, and part of you expected Terushima to be asleep, but as you get closer to the door, you hear his voice.
By the time you walk in, heโs hanging up his phone. Heโs sitting on the other side of the bed, so his back is to you, and he sighs heavily before tossing his phone onto the nightstand. He jumps a bit when he turns around, his eyes landing on you, and you close the door, turning off the lights. Heโs silent as you get into the bed, and you can tell somethingโs wrong, but you donโt try to pry it out of him.
โIs everything okay?โ you ask quietly, and he gets under the blanket. You roll over onto your side, and he does the same thing, wrapping his arm around your waist tighter than you expect.
โSatomiโs mother keeps contacting me,โ he says softly before sighing again. You stay silent, not really sure how to feel. โI donโt know what to do. What should I do?โ he asks, letting his face rest in your neck.
โI donโt know if itโs my place to say anything, Yuuji. But just know that Iโll be here for you,โ you answer, moving your hand so that itโs resting on his head.ย
โThank you,โ he whispers, his arm tightening around you just a little bit more.ย
Heโs at such a loss, and he feels like the right thing would be for Satomi to meet her mother, but he doesnโt want to make her upset. He doesnโt know how sheโll react, and he hasnโt even begun to tell Satomi who she really is. He hasnโt found the right time, but then you came into the picture, and there was a part of him that felt like he was never going to have that conversation with her.
It takes him a long time to go to sleep, but even when he finally does, his dreams just make him face reality all over again.
~
After the conversation with Satomiโs mother, Terushimaโs been in a slump. His mindโs been running, and he knows that heโs worrying you and Satomi, but he doesnโt know what to do. He canโt remember the last time heโs felt so helpless. Itโs been a week since then, and it just looks like sheโs getting more and more eager to meet her. Thereโs a strong part of him that just wants to get it over with.
Heโs thinking that heโd rather be spending time with you, and right as he decides heโll just go over your place, thereโs a knock on the door. He frowns, wondering who it could be, but he walks over to it, hoping that itโs you.ย
His hopes are horribly diminished when he sees whoโs on the other side of the door. โYouโve been ignoring me for too long, Terushima.โ
Heโs frozen on the spot. Thereโs nothing in his head to tell him to move or say anything. He was nowhere near ready for this, and now heโs going to have to face it head-on. โWhat are you doing here?โ he finally manages, but he doesnโt let her in.
โI want to see my daughter.โ
โWhy? Itโs not like you wanted her in the first place,โ he says quickly, but he immediately regrets it, the words leaving a sour taste in his mouth.
โTerushima, please.โ Heโs trying to prepare himself for this, but to his dismay, Satomi walks into the living room.
โDaddy? Whoโs at the door?โ He canโt look at her, and he watches her motherโs reaction. He moves when she walks in, but heโs quick to stand behind Satomi as if heโs trying to guard her.
โOh, my God. Youโre so big,โ she says, and Satomi has a questioning look on her face as she backs into Terushima. He chews on his lip before he brings himself to speak again.
โSatomi,โ he starts, having a hard time saying the words. โThis is your mom.โ Sheโs smiling at her, but for a couple of seconds that seem to last forever, Satomi doesnโt say anything.ย
โIโve been wanting to see you for so long.โ She tries to reach for her, but she moves out of her reach and she laughs. โCome on, Satomi. Iโm your mother.โ
โNo, youโre not! y/n is my mommy, I donโt know who you are!โ Before Terushima can move, sheโs running out of the apartment, and he watches her disappear, but heโs not worried about where sheโs going. Terushima feels his heart breaking at Satomiโs reaction, but he can only blame himself.
โWhoโs y/n?โ she questions, but he doesnโt answer. โSo, youโve already gone and replaced me?โ
โDonโt give me that bullshit! There was nothing to replace because you werenโt here!โ he yells, feeling nothing but anger rising in his veins. โThis is your fault! You couldโve easily been in her life, but you left me in the fucking dust!โ
โI was scared, Terushima!โ
โYou donโt think I was too?! You left a fucking baby on my doorstep with a fucking note! I was scared out of my fucking mind, and where were you in all of this?! I had to take care of her on my fucking own!โ Everything heโs ever been thinking comes out, and he doesnโt know if thereโs any way to stop it. The fact that sheโs looking at him like the bad guy doesnโt help his emotions either.
โI thought you would leave me if I told you,โ she tries, and he canโt help but scoff.
โWhy would I do that?! When have I ever made you feel that way?! Iโm not a fucking asshole!โ He knows he should lower his voice since his front door is wide open, but he takes a couple of seconds to take a deep breath. โWhere have you been all this time, huh?โ
โI just needed some time,โ she responds hesitantly, and he scoffs bitterly, shaking his head. โI just wanted to find myselfโโ
โNo, you wanted to live your life without a kid! Donโt lie to me! You wanted to have the time of your life while Iโve been here picking up your fucking slack!โ he yells, and she has the audacity to look ashamed. โWhy did you come back here?โ
โI wanted to see her,โ she tries. โI told you that.โ
โIs that all? You sure there isnโt another reason?โ Now, he knows why they always had falling outs, and why he always took her back every time. Whenever things were going good, she would leave out of the blue, saying she needed space. It always left him confused and gutted, it would take him so long to get over it, and when he thought he would be at his lowest, sheโd come back out of nowhere.ย
He doesnโt know how he never put it together after so long, and he wishes that he wouldโve listen to Kazuma a long time ago. โYou can try and build a relationship with Satomi, but you canโt blame her for how sheโs responded.โ
โYou couldโve told her about me,โ she replies. โYou didnโt have to leave me out.โ
โDonโt do this. Donโt shift the blame to me because you feel like shit since Iโm doing just fine without you,โ he counters quickly. โI told her that you werenโt coming back, and at the time, I thought it was the truth. I didnโt wanna keep bringing it up because seeing the look on her face broke me more than you could ever know.โย
He can feel himself tearing up just thinking about it. She dropped the subject a couple of years ago especially when she started to see you more, but heโll never get over the dejected look on her face. โYou only have yourself to blame for all of this.โ
The yelling seems to have died down, but Satomi hasnโt let go of you since she ran over here. You tried to ask her what sheโs was doing at your door, but she ran into your legs as soon as you opened it. You could barely pry her off of you, and when you finally did, you were met with her teary face. You picked her up immediately, holding her in your arms as you sit on the couch.
โThereโs a lady saying that sheโs my mommy,โ she whispers, and it all falls into place. You try to choose your next words carefully, sighing heavily as you think.
โIโm pretty sure she is, Satomi.โ
โNo, sheโs not. Youโre my mommy,โ she argues, and you hate how this situation has turned out, and considering her reaction, youโre pretty sure she came to Terushimaโs door unexpectedly.ย
โWell, technically, she is. You grew inside of her,โ you try, and she sniffles heavily, wiping her face before she looks at you. โI kinda just stepped into the picture to help your dad.โ
โI wish you were my real mom,โ she says, and you feel your shoulders fall just a bit.
โBut, Satomi, if I were, you wouldnโt be here. Youโd be a completely different person that probably wouldnโt even like tigers.โ You try to joke with her, but it seems to fall flat, although, it seems like sheโs calmed down for now. โI know that this is really upsetting, but itโs the truth.โ
โDoes that mean she and Daddy will get back together?โ
โI donโt think so. Just because theyโre your parents doesnโt mean that they have to be together,โ you answer, but of course, thereโs a part of you that doesnโt have a confident answer. You try not to think about it too much, focusing as hard as you can on making Satomi feel better.
โIโm sorry I ran over here.โ
โSatomi, you donโt have to apologize for that. Your dad probably knows that youโre over here anyway.โ You brush her hair back, kissing her on the forehead softly. โYou know Iโll always be here for you.โ
โI love you,โ she whispers as she gives you a hug.
โI love you, too, Satomi.โ You both sit in silence, and you decide to get her to watch something on your tablet in your second room, giving her headphones just in case they start yelling again. You sit next to her, your phone in your hand as you wait for something from Terushima.ย
โYou know this wonโt work,โ Terushima sighs. โYou donโt care about her at all, youโre just trying to get to me. And I will not let you treat my daughter that way,โ he declares. โIf thatโs all you came for, then you can leave. If you want to see Satomi, Iโll arrange it.โ
โDonโt bother,โ she spits, and Terushima tries to keep himself calm at her reaction.ย
โGet out.โ He wants to add that he doesnโt want her to contact him again, but thereโs still a voice in his head telling him that he canโt keep Satomi from her mother. โI never said anything bad about you because I didnโt want to ruin her image of you.โ Although, heโs pretty sure that youโve changed that, but thereโs isnโt a bone in his body thatโs upset about that. โBut, just know that this outcome couldโve been changed.โ He really hopes it hits home as he reminds her again, and she doesnโt leave with another word, a scoff leaving her lips before she walks out of the door. He doesnโt jump when the door slams, but his ears ring with finality.ย
That couldโve gone so many ways, but he feels like a weight has been lifted off of his shoulders, and he sighs as he runs his hand through his hair. He checks his phone when it dings, seeing a text from you, but heโs not ready to talk to you yet. He asks if you can watch Satomi for a bit while he gets himself together, and he sits on the couch as he texts his friends.
Some time has passed, and he feels like heโs in a good place to go over to yours, hoping that the speech he has wonโt fail him. He knocks on the door before he opens it, and youโre sitting on the couch, watching TV. You stand as he closes the door, pointing over your shoulder as you walk toward him.
โSatomiโs watching a show with headphones on,โ you tell him, and he pulls you into a hug that takes you by surprise.
โI love you,โ he whispers, and he tries not to hold onto you so tight to the point that that he might hurt you, but he canโt help it. His head has been spinning for so long, and hugging you makes it stop in an instant. Heโs not too shaken up about the conversation with Satomiโs mother, knowing in the back of his head that it wasnโt going to work out anyway.
โI love you, too, Yuuji,โ you reply. โIs everything okay?โ
โShe probably wonโt be back. Our relationship was doomed from the start.โ He doesnโt add many details, and he doesnโt feel like he needs to, but if you ask, heโll tell you. โThank you for being here all this time, I donโt know what I wouldโve done without you.โ He pulls away to kiss you softly, and for the first time in a long time, he feels like heโs floating, like his body is running over with happiness.
โIt was no problem,โ you respond softly. โI love you and Satomi both so much. Thank you for letting me be with you and her.โ He feels like he has to kiss you again, and thereโs so much he wants to talk with you about, but he knows itโs not the time for it right now. But heโll tell you eventually.
How he wants to really be a family with you, how he wants to spend the rest of his life with you, and how he wants to make you happy for the rest of your life. Heโs been thinking about it for a while now, and when the time is right, heโll tell you. He doesnโt hate Satomiโs mother. He canโt. She gave him one of the best things of his life, but he canโt hate her for causing him to cross paths with you.
From day one, he knew you were the one for him, and you constantly fueled that voice in his head. He couldnโt ask for a better outcome when his life was suddenly turned upside down, and now, he knows that heโll be able to live this life with you until the end.
boyfriend!kiyoomi part V!! smut smut smut but also fluff and a little bit of dom!reader. mommy is used (1) once but not by kiyoomi. minors do not interact.
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โThank god for HIPAA laws because I swear,โ You run your fingers through Kiyoomiโs hair. โThese mothers wouldnโt know autonomy if I smacked them in the back of the head with it.โ
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โI mean, one of my clientsโ motherโs been mass emailing all week trying to get me to hint to her โtroubled sonโ that his panic attacks have been putting a โmassive strainโ on her recently-โ
โHmโฆโ
โLike no wonder these kids have such a hard time opening up at home, their - ah - parents have a skewed understanding of what real priorities are!โ
โHm- Mhm.โ
You scoff. God, he loves it when you get all psychiatric but thereโs like no blood flowing to his head right now. โI swear, Itโs like some of these parents drop their kids off at my office and expect me to program them into becomingโฆ hmโฆ be-โฆcoming their ideal childโฆ! My best guess is half of these adults should consider - fuck - seeking out a therapist themsel- ohh my godโฆโ
Your hips drunkenly rock into his face from where heโs got your hips all but pinned against him. Rough fingers gripping so tightly into your work skirt that they audibly creak against the fabric, and if not for the running volleyball game playing on half volume behind you, youโre certain that the room would be filled with the sodden sounds of his sloppy tongue; digging you out while you complain about your workload this week. Kiyoomi was already springing into action the moment he saw you slump your way out of his genkan and straight to the ice cream stash in the kitchen. So quick on your heels that he could barely bother to pause the game he was re-watching.
Call it a love language. After last month when he moped his way into your humble flat to complain to you about some contract changes with his current sponsor. Something about more media interaction, that and he was gonna have to DIY a few ads for them on his social media. He could barely get a few words out before you were nuzzling your nose against his zipper. Lovingly rubbing up his thighs as you insisted he got all his frustrations out.
โA-All my frustrations out? You want me toโฆ?โ
You guide his hand until heโs grazing the short hairs on the top of your neck. โBe as rough with me as you need, baby. Iโm here for you.โ
Kiyoomiโs moans are muffled by the squish of your thighs. Whoโs getting more out of this? He couldnโt say. But if the way his eyes roll when your fingers dig into his scalp should say anything, he might be safe calling it 50/50.
Your lips part as one of his free hands pull at your blouse until the buttons are popping, roughly palming your tits through your bra as you whine against him. โItโs aโฆ good thing I took this pediatric job. If not for a - godd, oh fuck - difference in perspective.โ
Kiyoomi answers you with a sound thatโs more of a groan than a dutiful hum. Raising his hips like itโll give him more friction where he wants it, but like the godsend you are you reach behind yourself to rub him through his sweats.
โโLeast I knowโฆ that if we had kids Iโd be a half decent motherโฆโ
Kiyoomi might just be so hard he could break the Mohs scale.
You must feel the way his cock needily twitches under your palm at the sound of that because your voice evens in a way that makes him goosebump. โYou like that, huh? Oh donโt tell me Omiโs really been dying to make me a mommy?โ
The vibrations of his broken groan makes your thighs tighten over his ears.
โAh - You wanna fuck me full? Fill me up till Iโm brain dead?โ
His tongue rolls over your clit with just enough force to have your voice pitching. He tilts his chin up just to make sure itโs his tongue you're clamping around when you start to cum.
Although with what you all but hiss next, grabbing a rough hold of his scalp and pressing his head back like heโs just a warm mouth to fuck. โ- Or, would you just be satisfied with blowing your load into my hand, you fucking slut.โ
Kiyoomi cums so hard he thinks he may have gone deaf.
Because he barely hears the pathetic whimpers he lets out in your spasming cunt as he starts to hump into your hand like a dog. Lilted voice breaking off into a gravelly groan, so cum-drunk that he keeps at it even as his seed wets a dark spot in sweatpants. For a moment, he canโt even register the sound of your broken - clearly overstimulated mewls.
Kiyoomi reluctantly lets you go when you finally climb off of him.
โYou okay?โ
โMhm.โ
You giggle a little before pecking him on his wet mouth.
Kiyoomiโs a little sluggish in his attempt to scoot his large body to the side to make room for you to lay comfortably beside him. Pressing his back into the head of the couch even as the springs quietly creak, but any room you donโt have to be completely sunken into the sofa he makes up for by using his arm to belt you against him.
quick little question, how did yโall know yโall were bi? Like is there some confrontation ceremony a bitch has to go through or do I stay constantly confused.
(1) Hello everyone. Iโm from Ukraine. Please help spread the information about African and Nigerian students in Ukraine. #AfricansinUkraine
I read from @ nzekiev on twitter that the day before yesterday it was very hard for Africans to get on any train in Kyiv, they were letting them in the last, many managed to get in only coz they started pushing African women into the train so they had to allow everyone in. Before that if they managed to get on the train they were sent back outside with the phrase โUkrainians firstโ, but nobody was checking anyoneโs passports.
Today, February 27, he says the Ukrainian soldiers at the Polish border were holding them at gunpoint if they crossed the border before Ukrainians. These are students, they canโt be fighting this war!!! Other people of color share on twitter that itโs harder for them to cross the border, a Nigerian medical student told @ stephheharty they were told Ukrainians go first and were sent to the back of the queue by Ukrainian soldiers on Polish border.
@ Damilare_arah shared a video where Ukrainian soldiers block Africans from getting on trains. (https://twitter.com/Damilare_arah/status/1497654141350522880?t=rkNx-B9TffKopCRtfgZodA&s=19)
I canโt figure out how to download videos from Twitter so Iโm attaching screenshots. (https://twitter.com/Damilare_arah/status/1497855205098106880?t=gi_dUgx8nFI36KqlH-CeEA&s=19) (https://twitter.com/nzekiev/status/1497805019311218689?t=hz-3gS0hFxwAZQddLZI85w&s=19)
We must help. They canโt be denied shelter while every other white Ukrainian gets to cross the border right before their eyes. @ chylady and @ Damilare_arah share all the important information for Africans and Nigerians on where to find help and also donations.
@ korrinesky is actively sharing all the information. This thread increases to this day and time https://twitter.com/korrinesky/status/1496770898019303427?t=oheEMMWK2KecFzPFWb05iA&s=19
They also have a Telegram chat for African and Caribbean students who are in Lviv but I canโt seem to be able to copy the link directly so Iโm sending the link to the tweet: https://twitter.com/korrinesky/status/1497661192038453251?t=1bzZxfWvu-zf-zQhFk4BMw&s=19
Use the hashtag #AfricansinUkraine and mentions @UN @RedCross @UNESCO @wateraid @amnesty @gatesfoundation @FordFoundation @ActionAid @Oxfam on twitter.
Hereโs some of the information where Africans and Nigerians can find help:
RESOURCES FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES:
RESOURCES FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES AND SUPPORTERS Table of contents (in this document) INFORMATION ON CURRENT HUMANITARIAN CORRIDORS/OPEN BO
Use the hashtag #AfricansinUkraine and #NigeriansinUkraine mentions @UN @RedCross @UNESCO @wateraid @amnesty @gatesfoundation @FordFoundation @ActionAid @Oxfam on Twitter.
if your man came to you personally and or you brought it up to him about using a strap on him, and he agrees or initiates the idea of trying it, would that make you think less of him? Does this make him gay?
They also think it is okay to fetishized wlw relationships because itโs more โsocially acceptableโ and โmen canโt do thatโ.
SUMMARY: Tsukishima Kei would never admit that he happens to like receiving affection quite a bit, only from Y/N L/N of course, and only if no one ever finds out about it.ย
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WARNINGS: honestly i think this is cute, but theres some angst oops, pining, unedited, kissing, kinda sad if you can read between the lines, season three spoilers
A/N: tsukki lovers come get your juice. also if you canโt tell im in the mood for haikyuu!! and tsukki soโฆ rip the wips and requests i said iโd get done but itโll happen eventuallyย
โCan I hug you?โ
How did he end up here? A fantastic question that he cannot find the answer for as he looks down at Y/N, whoโd insisted he walk her to the girlโs dorm. He probably shouldโve predicted that sheโd ask about his sudden change of pace, but Tsukishima doubted he ever wouldโve predicted sheโd ask to hug him. Especially since he definitely hadnโt been the nicest to her.
โThis didnโt happen.โย
Thatโs all Tsukishima says as he awkwardly winds his arms arounds Y/Nโs form. She hums in response, and Y/N has a feeling if he could see the grin on her face heโd pull away almost immediately. Which is why sheโd buried her face in his chest, arms around his body as they stand just outside dorms theyโve been residing in during their stay at the training camp alongside the other teams.ย
Tsukishima doesnโt know why he agreed to this. Heโs not sure he wants to as he feels Y/Nโs breath against his chest, causing his cheeks to warm. During the walk sheโd confronted him and heโdโ for some reason โ told her that he didnโt intend to get left behind Hinata and Kageyama; whoโd improved quite a bit it appeared. Even if Volleyball meant absolutely nothing to him.
And then she asked to hug him. Y/N just had a feeling he could use one, though, if she was honest, Y/N had expected a hard no. Sheโd expected him to criticize her for asking such a childish question, sheโd expected teasing and cruel remarks about how ridiculous the idea was. Tsukishima had never been affectionate, or at least openly affectionate. He was never involved in team hugs, hugs in general, not even a simple fist bump from Tanaka.ย
And yet here he was, agreeing to a hug from Y/N L/N, one of the new managers of the Karasuno Volleyball Club.ย
โThis didnโt happen.โ Came her response, her words of agreement were muffled against Tsukishimaโs chest, but heโd heard her. They had an understanding.ย
"y/n, why are you in a bathroom?" his voice cascades out of your phone speakers as his face comes in frame, blessing your conscience.
"kei, don't act like you wouldn't do the exact same thing." you sigh out, shifting into a more comfortable position on the tile floor.
"shouldn't you be with your family? you know, since it's thanksgiving?" you hear him pause his music in the background.
"i could be saying the exact same thing to you; you're sitting in your room right now."
"oh my god, y/n, are you watching me? stalker."
"no, i just know what your room looks like since i'm there, oh, i don't know, literally every day."
"woah, simmer down there ankle biter."
"thats a new one! i'll add it to the long list of names you call me, even though i'm not that short."
"i literally have to bend over to kiss you," his brows furrow, "and you say you aren't that short."
"..."
"yeah, that's what i thought."
"whatever-" you roll your eyes, launching your attempt to get back on subject. "i didn't call you to be reminded of my height."
"oh, yeah? then to what do i owe the pleasure?"
"i'm thankful for you." his cheeks flush a faint red at your blunt words, a smile quirking at the corners of his lips. "i'm thankful for us, and i love that i get to spend my time with you. ...even when you're mean sometimes." you can see as he intently watches you through the screen of his phone, lost in your captivating irises at your sudden display of affection.
"i really do love you, kei."
and just like that, his walls that he spent years building came crumbling down at your words, crashing through his stoic barrier and welcoming him into your loving embrace. those three words were sung so sweetly from your lips, those three words that have healed him now and will nurse him a hundred times more. they've fallen from your voice many times before, yet every time without fail, they hit him like million bricks to the left of his chest.
he composes himself as much as he can with his rose-colored vision locked on your image.
"i love you too, y/n."
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tsukishima lifts his head to find you asleep, eyes closed with your head resting peacefully on your arms.
"hey," he taps your nose with the eraser of his pencil, "wake up."
your nose scrunches under his light movements, making his steady heart skip a beat. you really didn't want to wake up; you were having such a wonderful dream, where you and your beautiful boyfriend were studyi- oh. it wasn't a dream.
"how long was i asleep?" you mutter through your growing smile.
"only a couple of minutes." his hand comes up and rests on your head, ruffling your soft locks. "c'mon, you've got a test tomorrow, and i refuse to be held accountable for your failing grade."
its times these that make your heart melt. the golden hues of the setting sun flood in through the window behind you, reflecting off kei's features. his blonde hair shines in the light as his honeyed eyes bore into yours, making his gaze intoxicating.
"i love you, kei."
the tip of his ears flush a furious red as a giddy smile threatens to crash through his stoic barrier. "that's interesting," he quips, still running his taped fingers through your hair, "i could've sworn you said that you can't stand me just a few moments ago."
"mmm, do we have to keep studying?" you whine, bringing your hand up to cup his jaw, tracing his features with the tip of your finger. "its been hours, and i just..."
"you just, what?"
you finger stops at his lips, giving extra attention to his cupids bow. "i just want to be with you."
time feels as though it stands still as his hand travels down to your cheek, bringing your face up to his as your lips collide in a soft, saccharine kiss.
"fine," he mutters in between kisses, "but don't come crying to me when you see a big red F on your paper."
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you heard about this interview game show on youtube through your good friends. watching it your first time with them, it was so blatantly obvious that they were still in love.
you pointed your drumstick at the TV screen, โitโs so obvious that she still likes him, look at her posture!โ your voice muffled with a mouth full of ice cream.
โthatโs whatโs fun about these videos! plus itโs kinda sweet that they rekindle the fire through an intense game of truth or dareโ hinata replied.
โtruth or drinkโ you emphasized, โand plus, theyโre exes for a reason, nonetheless. just because you try again, doesnโt mean there will always be a different outcome. if there was an issue that both parties couldnโt get over, what makes it okay now in front of a camera? men ainโt shit, and honestly so are the girls who participate in these. no self worth honestly.โ
โwow... y/n itโs very obvious youโre projecting your feelings about your breakup with kuroo onto these fun challenges,โ kageyama spoke for the first time that night.
and he was right. you were still in the mourning period over your breakup. every romantic song, couple, and certain aphrodisiacs were out to get you because it reminded you of him. to ease the pain, you expressed your hurt through bitchiness to others. not only were you a bitch, but a hypocrite.
how? because two years later you were sitting across the table from kuroo, with a camera to your right and shots to your left. you didnโt even know how you got into this position. one night you were super drunk and missed him. submissions were open and your intention was to see him again. other than that, it was all a blur.
as the director read the rules of the game, yourโs and kurooโs eyes were boring into each other, and you were nervous about how he felt currently being in such a vulnerable position.
โfirst off, weโll introduce you guys and your back story,โ the director instructed.
[where did you guys meet?]
โwe-
โshe was-โ
you both interrupted each other. you lent out your hand as a gesture that he could say it.
โshe was actually watching a game of mine, our school was against hers and her seat just happened to be directly in front of my eyesight. she looked beautiful and i-โ
โnow i have to stop you there, i was not beautiful. i had a bunch of acne and a crooked toothโ
*you look straight at the camera*
โsince when are those features not beautiful?โ kuroo mocked, making him seem like the best guy in front of the cameras.
you only rolled your eyes and let him go on.
โon our last set, it was a close game. the score was 25-24 nekoma and i needed one more hit. when kenma set it to me, i hit it. the winning spike. thatโs when i looked at her, pointed, and blew a kiss. and the rest was historyโ
you smiled at that memory. it was actually a really sweet moment. youโve never really felt seen or unique, but he made you feel like the most important person in the world, and youโll always cherish that.
[when did you guys break up?]
โaround 2-3 years ago, it was a while agoโ you responded.
*you both immediately grabbed the shots next to each other and clanked the glass together, before downing it*
you chuckled, because of how you both knew this was going to be hard.
*you picked up the top card*
โpffffftttttt rate me in bed, and how i can improve?โ
โi would honestly say youโre a good 9? it was very passionate and soft except for the times it wasnโtโ
*kuroo winked at the camera, while you punched his shoulder*
โi just wish you let me hit it in the back moreโ
*you hid your face in complete embarrassment with the card*
โnext.โ
*kuroo swiped the next card*
the smile on his face immediately turned into stone when he read the card.
โare you attracted to any of my friends?โ he said with a pinch of pettiness.
โHAHAhahahaha...โ you slowly grab the tequila bottle next to you.
his face conveyed mild irritation with a โ๐โ face on him.
โwerenโt you attracted to kyoko?โ you dramatically raised an eyebrow.
then he grabbed the bottle from your hand. you didnโt feel jealous at all, in fact, you too were attracted to kyoko.
โplease censor the name during the final editingโ you smiled at the director, and you swore they just blushed.
*you grabbed the next card*
โwhatโs the most annoying thing about me?โ
โyou would always just kiss me to avoid conflict. like, when you washed your pink clothes with my white shirts and i called you out on it, we ended up just fucking and i forgot completely about itโ
โso youโre saying it workedโ you fist bumped the air.
โwhat about me?โ kuroo asked.
โi guess, if i had to name something itโd be your loud snores, loud chewing, forgetting to buy groceries, screaming at our television because kenma missed his sho-โ
โokay okay i get it,โ stopping you from continuing.
there were only a few more cards left when kuroo picked up the next one.
โare you happy for me now? be honest.โ
โof course! youโre literally a professional volley player, basically a celebrity. i am honored i am one of the few that got to know you. you deserve everything that you have and youโre the realest person out there, tetsuโ slipping out his nickname so casually, that you mentally screamed.
โthank you y/n, i really appreciate that.โ he put his hand on yours with a warming smile, making it seem like he ignored it for your sake.
[why did you guys break up]
that was very tough question. both you stayed silent for a good second, wondering who will talk first.
โi-iโll go first,
kuroo had been offered a job, fresh off of high school, while i decided to choose the local college. the job was to be a profession volleyball player... for the states. at first, he wasnโt going to take it, because it was too far from me. during our last few months of senior year, rumors about me and kenma circled around. nothing actually happened, but when kuroo asked me, i didnโt respond and...โ you hesitated, kurooโs eyes expressed the same pain from all those years ago.
you bit your lip before continuing, โbecause letting him think that made him let go and i couldnโt let myself hold him back yโknow? it was just a situational breakup and iโm glad i made that decision. all was forgiven between him and kenma shortly after that by the way, just not with him and me.โ you giggled at the end, to seemingly make it less awkward. your eyes were glossyโ but, you had to confess your biggest secret.
you tried to look for a response from kuroo, but he just stayed silent. desperation started to tingle your skin.
then, kuroo did respond, by getting up from his seat and leaving you there, alone. tears now were freely falling on your face, in front of tons of people nonetheless.
โlisten y/n, we can just not post this for privacy.โ the director comforted.
โno itโs okay, a deals a deal kenma.โ you waved off and left abruptly.
you slammed the doors open to the outside, with a cool breeze hitting your tears. you crouched in a position sobbing, while gasping for breath. he was the love of your life, and the thought of him never forgiving you really hurt.
โy/nโ
you knew that voice. it was the same one just minutes ago laughing. you were so mentally drained that you thought you were hallucinating. it was only then when he wrapped his arms around you. you missed this. you missed the warmth of kurooโs bear hugs.
โif you told me to stay i wouldโve.โ kuroo whispered into your ear.
โi know you wouldโve, t-thatโs why i h-had to do what i had to do. and now look at you, youโre rich, famous and... andโ you stopped.
โyou donโt have to say it y/n.โ kuroo raised his voice in a serious manner.
โi-i have to or else i will never accept it nor get any closure.โ you sighed, pushing him back out. looking into his eyes, they were also full of remorse, conflict, and sorrow.
as you try muster up the words, he crashed his lips against yours. immediately, you retaliate, knowing that itโs selfish but this was the last time you were ever going to be this vulnerable. the kiss screamed pain, and both of you tasted each otherโs salty tears that were getting in the way.
when you finally came to your senses, you pulled away.
โif somehow we are both 40 and single, letโs meet at the place where we first met. until then, happy engagement.โ