Roman trying to connect with Kimiko and win Owen over
Awww!! Roman trying to win over two geniuses at the same time? I love it!
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Roman frowned down at his phone and bit his lip. He was still reading over the texts his sister had sent when he asked for her advice
Apparently he was in way over his head
Roman only wanted to get a date with Owen. Which was a lot harder than he thought. Not only did Deckard and Hattie get in Roman's way, there was another factor that kept taking Owen's attention
His daughter, Kimiko
Not that Roman had any ill will against her. She was adorable, clever, and just like her dad. He could only imagine how much mischief she could get up to
After texting his sister, Roman knew he should take her advice
If he wanted to win over Owen, he would have to win over Kimiko as well
Which Roman didn't mind at all
He just didn't have a single clue as to how to go about it
Roman prided himself on being a good uncle, but he had been there ever since his niece had been born. He had only just met Kimiko a few months ago, only seeing her during the occasional barbecue
What was the best way to win her over?
She was a Shaw, so maybe sweets? Or would that look too weird?
Maybe a present? But he didn't want her or Owen to think he was buying their affection
There had to be something both father and daughter would enjoy that would get him a date with Owen
Hearing his phone chime, Roman read over his sister's text
Bring his kid on the date
Huh. That could work. But he didn't think Kimiko would enjoy a fancy restaurant
Thinking back, Roman remembered the first time he had been introduced to Kimiko
Owen had been helping her lace up a pair of skates, Sam impatiently skating around them and waiting for her cousin to play with her. Roman had seen another pair of skates next to Owen, much bigger
Suddenly, Roman had an idea
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Kimiko swung her legs, softly hitting the front of her dad's legs as she sat on his lap
They were at Nowhere, her dad talking to people about something. She had stopped paying attention when she learned it wasn't about any secret missions
She leaned back into his chest and smiled as his arms tightened around her. It was great that he was back and spending more time with her
But her ears perked up when she heard someone enter the meeting room
She watched as Roman came in, a duffle bag hanging off his shoulder. He greeted some of the people her dad had been meeting with, flashing a smile at everyone
Eventually, his eyes landed on her and she smiled and waved at him. He was funny and she liked his smile
"Hey, Kimi, Owen." Roman greeted them and sat down next to them
"I didn't think you'd be here, Pearce." Ber dad said, a hint of confusion in his voice
"Well, I heard you two would be here and I wanted to ask you a favor."
Kimiko's eyes lit up with excitement
"A favor? What is it?" She asked, sitting up straight and ignored the disapproving clicking noise her dad made
"Well," Roman smiled at her and pulled the duffle bag onto his lap. "I just got these new skates and I was wondering if you two could teach me how to use them."
Kimiko leaned forward, confident that her dad would keep a strong hold on her so she wouldn't go tumbling forward
She watched as Roman pulled out a pair of skates. The leather was painted with intricate flames and the wheels were a glittery black
Gasping, Kimiko looking up at Roman
"Can I have a pair like that?" She begged, looking between her dad and Roman. Her dad was giving her an unimpressed look, but before he would say anything, Roman spoke up
"I can get a second pair, but for a price."
Kimiko twisted her face into a serious expression. She could talk business
"Name it." She said firmly
"Kimi..." Her dad sighed behind her
"You and your dad teach me how to skate."
Kimiko thought for a second
"We will attempt, it's not our fault if you don't understand. Deal?" She stuck her hand out
Roman blinked at her before chuckling and shaking her hand firmly
"Deal."
Kimiko smiled brightly up at her dad as he rolled his eyes fondly
What could be better than this? She gets a new pair of skates and her dad might finally get a boyfriend! About time!
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