over my head

viktor kai takata. thirty seven. owner of a novel idea. father to leilani ray.

[viktortakata]

sxdiebxrr​:

Sadie loved moments like this, small captures of father and daughter dynamic. At first she felt like an intruder but more and more she just felt lucky to be welcomed to witness the interactions. Viktor was an amazing dad and Lei was just the most captivating little girl she had ever met. Even if she didn’t know quite yet where she fit in this picture, she was just happy to be invited. “I’ll take you on that, I’m sure Lei will come grab us soon enough. I need coffee. Can I help with anything?” The blonde offers, helping Vik carry some plates and trays back to the kitchen. “Do you want me to fix you a cup?” She offers, moving to the coffee machine, quietly asking for permission to make her way around the kitchen. Sadie had always been comfortable around the kitchen. It was the center of some of her fondest memories with her grandma Yael and her cousin Brett. “Were you always this good at making pancakes or did that come with being a dad?” 

"No, no...you’re our guest. Thank you for offering though.” Vik says, reaching to pour Sadie another cup of coffee before he starts on the dishes, waiting for the water to warm up a bit. “Oh, i definitely got better once Lei started eating solids. I mean, I was a decent cook when it came to cooking for myself, but I definitely want her to eat better than I did when I was younger. It’s definitely a learning curve though, especially when you have a very opinionated three year old judging your cooking!” He laughs at that, scrubbing at the dishes in front of him to get any stray syrup off the plates. “What about you? Do you like to cook?”

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“Knowing that boy’s parents, it won’t matter if my pancakes are awful. He’ll still eat them!” Sadie laughed but smiled appreciatively at the offer. This side of Viktor was so enthralling. Seeing him be so nurturing and caring wasn’t a surprise, but getting to be part of these intimate moments between father and daughter still manage to take her breath away. She rests her elbows on the table, her fists holding her chin as she watched eventually how both finished her breakfast. “I was going to suggest a nice walk to the park but I think you’re both about to fall into a food coma.” Sadie pursed her lips, amused as she stood up from her seat grabbing the dirty dishes. She placed a kiss on Lei’s head as she walked past her, giving Vik’s shoulders a light squeeze. “Maybe later?” With a wink, she disappears into the kitchen.

"I think we all may need a nap first.” VIk chuckles, shaking his head. He may have overdone it on the pancakes, but having Sadie over for breakfast had been a special treat. “Definitely later. I say we let Lei watch a few cartoons while I clean up. Please help yourself to more coffee...and to keep me company in the kitchen, if you feel so inclined. Though I don’t blame you if you’d rather go watch cartoons.” 

[viktortakata]

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“I see.” The blonde’s eyes glint with amusement, bright smile lighting her face as she joins father and daughter at the table. She was still happy and over the moon at the news her cousin shared with her the day prior, news she had also shared with Vik over the phone. Spending her morning with him and Lei was just the cherry on the top. Sadie was loving every second of it, the smiles coming easy, the giggles. She didn’t want to be an intruder in this household or come between their routine, but both of them made her feel welcomed. “I’m enjoying finding out little by little.” She agrees, pursing her lips. “I have some of my own too. You’ll see. Especially around the holidays. My cousin and I have plenty of fun around the kitchen. Maybe, if you’re lucky, I’ll teach you a recipe or two. We like to feed people. It’s a family trait.” Her plate was almost empty. She was taking her time, feeling so full but not wanting to set a bad example for Lei which probably didn’t really matter since the girl had already devoured her breakfast. “Any chance you can help me here? I promise I’ll take care of the dishes!”

"Maybe I’ll share some tricks with you. I mean, you gotta be the cool aunt that makes the best pancakes, right?” Vik asks, grinning softly back at Sadie. He had been so excited to hear her news and honored that she shared it with him. “We can teach each other. I love a good trade.” He adds, reaching over to wipe some syrup off of Lei’s face, telling her to go wash her hands before she can go put on some cartoons. “Alright, you twisted my arm. I’ll try.” Stabbing a bite of pancakes off of Sadie’s plate with his fork, leaning back in his seat while he chews. “Alright, I’m tapping out. I think I got carried away on the pancakes...but lucky for me, Lei doesn’t mind leftovers.”

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Sadie couldn’t help but smile at the little girl and her dad, playfully slapping Vik’s chest as his teasing once he let her in. She was sure she was blushing on the spot where he kissed her cheek even if she tried not to; she couldn’t help it. Leaving her bag near the sofa, Sadie followed after Lei to the table, looking up from her conversation when Viktor came back with breakfast. “Oh, this looks delicious!” The blonde admitted, offering a quiet thank you at her host as he joined them. “Smells even better, too!” Sadie didn’t feel so terrible for crashing breakfast now. She was excited to see both Lei and Vik. “I can keep a secret.” The blonde whispered back. “But if she finds out, it’s all on you, buddy!” Winking in his direction as she brought some of the pancakes to her mouth, immediately pulling a hand to cover her mouth as she nodded in approval. “Oh, these are good. What other secret talents are you hiding?”

"My first love may be books, but I do like to dabble in the kitchen from time to time too.” Vik chuckles, shrugging a bit. Sure, Leilani might not have the most refined palate, but he always tried to introduce her to new things. He was lucky that she wasn’t too picky of an eater. The pancakes are pretty good though, humming in approval as he takes a bite of his own, washing them down with some coffee. “You’ll just have to wait and see! If I told you all of my secrets that wouldn’t be any fun, now would it?”

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Sadie didn’t want to interrupt family time or breakfast, but she also couldn’t pass the opportunity to spend time with both Vik and Lei when invited. She also didn’t want to show up empty handed so she picked up a small bouquet of wild flowers on her way over and fresh pressed orange juice for the table. As they had agreed to the night before, Sadie texted when she was on her way, ringing the doorbell and smiling as she heard small feet running towards the door. There was no reason for her to be nervous but she still was, every time, except her excitement managed to overpower it. “It smells delicious here! Good morning!” The blonde chimed as the door gave way, offering the flowers to Lei. She was still a little careful around the girl so when she moved to kiss Vik good morning, she did so on his cheek though her hand lingered softly against his chest for a moment longer. “Is there anything I can help with?”

Lei had rushed to the door the moment the doorbell had rung and Vik quickly followed after her, greeting Sadie with a smile. “Hey! What a surprise!” He says teasingly, biting his lip for a moment at the kiss to his cheek. “Come on in, make yourself at home. Let me get glasses for the juice and a vase for those beautiful flowers.” Vik replies, motioning for Sadie to take a seat at the table. “Here we are.” Returning with glasses of OJ, he sets them down, turning to grab the pancakes, placing a couple on each of their plates. “Eat ‘em while they’re hot! I put extra chocolate chips in them for us, ssh.” 

[viktortakata]

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“Cool Aunt Sadie!” She was beaming, really. Brett and Sadie didn’t have any younger cousins, really. They were the babies and only children in their respective families so everyone was really just super excited and eager to meet baby Henry. In a way, she knew exactly what Lei was going through. If it hadn’t been for Brett, her childhood would’ve been terribly lonesome right after her parents divorce. It still was at some point. “Well, I don’t want to interrupt but if you think Lei is okay with that, I’d love to come.” Sadie didn’t really mean to invite herself even if that’s exactly how it sounded. She still wouldn’t refuse the invitation when presented. “I can be an early riser with the right kind of motivation. Pancakes are at the very top of the list.”

"I think Lei would be thrilled. Feel free to show up in your pjs...I’m sure she’d get a kick out of that. It can be a pajama party!” Vik replies with a soft chuckle, amused. “Well we’ll see you tomorrow for pancakes then. I’m looking forward to it. Text me when you’re on your way so I can start the pancakes, yeah? So they’ll be fresh and hot when you get here.” He adds, smiling into his phone a bit. It felt nice to me making plans with Sadie like this. Things were really going well between them so far. “I guess that means I should let you get to bed soon then, huh? I promise there will be coffee tomorrow to make up for it.” 

[viktortakata]

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Sadie snorted when Vik mentioned picking a picture book for Ethan, immediately covering her mouth at the sound, chuckling quietly. Brett was the closest thing she had to a brother and Ethan made him happy. They were family. Now that her and Vik were taking a next step in their relationship, it really meant a lot for him to get to know Brett and Ethan. It was also nerve wrecking because it made things that much more official. She didn’t let that thought linger too long. “I’m sure they’ll appreciate any help and advice they can get. They’re so excited, Vik. You should’ve seen them.” Sadie was too, which is why she couldn’t stop gushing about it all day and why she wanted to share with Vik the moment she had the chance. “Lei’s smart and assertive. She knows what she wants and she won’t let anything stop her from getting it. In my opinion, she’s perfect!” Sadie smiled, laughing into the call. “I’m yet to try said pancakes but I’m sure they’re delicious if they’re worth waking up so early for!”

"Well, I’m happy to offer advice if they need it.” Vik promises, always happy to share anything he knew about being a dad if needed. “I’m sure they are! It’s an exciting time. They’re going to be wonderful dads. And you’ll be around to help too! Aunt Sadie.” He says with a smile, excited for her too. He wished Lei had more family in her life, but it was just the two of them in Nashville. “She’s pretty great...and lucky for both of us, I’m a morning person...so it all works out.” Vik points out, humming quietly at Sadie’s not so subtle hint about his pancakes. “Well...you’re welcome to come over for breakfast tomorrow, if you’d like. I’ll keep some warm for you.”

[viktortakata]

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“Oh, Brett will love that! Ethan, I’m not so sure!” Sadie teased, scrunching her face at the thought of her cousin’s husband reading. She meant it with all the love she had for the man who made her cousin the happiest she had seen him. She also smiled at Vik’s thoughtfulness, clearing her throat before speaking. “I may have told them about us.” Sadie wasn’t sure why she said that almost warily, as if their relationship was something she was supposed to keep to themselves or something. “Maybe we can join them for dinner at some point. You can share some of your parenting secret skills. They’ll need it.” She added, biting onto her lip. “Oh Lei… I bet she had so much fun! Maybe you’re lucky and she sleeps in a little.”

"Maybe I’ll pick out some picture books for Ethan.” Vik teases, smirking softly. “Yeah? I’d like that. I know I don’t know Brett or Ethan very well, but I’d like to.” He really only knew Brett as Leilani’s teacher, but he would like to get to know both men better, especially if they were important to Sadie. “I have no doubt that they’ll be wonderful fathers, but I’m happy to share some tips if they need it. You can never be too prepared. Kids are full of surprises.”  Lei was constantly keeping him on his toes, but he loved it. He loved every second of being a dad. “Oh, she always has a blast at the park. I’m sure she’ll be up bright and early tomorrow, demanding pancakes. She’s bossy, that one. Lucky for her, I give in almost every time.”

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It was silly to feel her heart racing the moment Vik replied to her text with a call but that’s exactly how she reacted as she said hi there! Sadie was still smiling widely at the thought of Brett having a baby boy and it was perfectly audible in her voice. “He’s very stoked. They’ve been keeping it to themselves for a while, you know, it’s a very long process and there’s always a chance it won’t be successful but I’m just so, so happy it was for him and Ethan!” Vik knew Sadie long and well enough now to understand just how much Brett meant to her, how their relationship was more like that of siblings than cousins. Her smile only grew more tender at the mention of Lei, though. “What did you guys do today that tired her so early?”

"That’s amazing. I’ll put some parenting books aside for him and Ethan, tell them to stop by the shop when they have a free moment.” Vik says with a smile, hearing the excitement in Sadie’s voice. Even though he hadn’t known Sadie long, he knew how close she and Brett were and he was happy for Brett, Ethan and their growing family. “We went to the park after I picked her up from school with a couple of her friends and their parents, playing with them always tires her out. She always has a blast though, so I won’t even be too mad when she wakes me up super early tomorrow.” Vik chuckles, shaking his head into his phone.

[viktortakata]

sxdiebxrr​:

It had been an eventful last few hours. Since their last date where they had formally started dating to her visit at her cousin’s place only to find out he was expecting his first child, Sadie was really feeling over the moon. She had spent most of her day at Brett and Ethan’s, the tray of brownies completely gone. Good thing she saved a couple of squares for Lei, as promised. “Hey there!” The writer texted after a few minutes of debating if it was too late or not but ultimately deciding to go for it after her shower. “I’m going to be an aunt!” Send. “How was your day?” 

@viktortakata​

Vik had just gotten Leilani tucked into bed for the night when he had gotten Sadie’s text, smiling to himself as he reads over the words. Deciding this is more of a call than a text moment, he presses the call button, walking back to his bedroom as his rings. “Hey there, future aunt. Congratulations! How stoked is Mr. G?” He asks, chuckling quietly. “My day wasn’t nearly as exciting, I have to admit. I just put Lei to bed, actually.” 

[viktortakata]

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“I am!” Sadie said almost immediately after Viktor spoke, shaking her head and smiling as she looked back at him. She was definitely still in and she was almost 99% sure if they took it any slower she’d collapse right there. “I know.” She still reassured him, appreciating his consideration. That was the thing about Vik, really, he looked so rough and intimidating on the outside but then he’d smiled at you and you’d melt, and he was so considerate, so thoughtful, so irresistible, really. “I think I could give kissing you another try before I call my Uber tonight, though, unless that’s not taking it slow.”

"I’d like that.” Vik chuckles, definitely not one to let the opportunity to kiss Sadie again pass by. He didn’t mind taking things slow - they were both feeling things out between them and he would rather not rush into things. He knew things would progress as they both felt ready for them to. Kissing Sadie softly, Vik smiles against her lips, tucking some hair behind her ear after he pulls away. “I’ll walk you out when your Uber gets here. Text me so I know you got home alright?” 

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“Me an Lei are best buds, get it right, mister!” Sadie let out a quiet chuckle as to not wake up the girl they spoke of, smiling widely at her dad. Lei was the reason she kept coming back to Vik’s shop. As much as she loved the cozy bookstore and appreciated the space to work, she had fallen in love with the highly inquisitive and compelling little girl. She didn’t think that would lead to this. Sadie remembers being just a little bit terrified of Vik at first. She had been so wrong. He was the kindest, softest man despite his built, which she had to admit she also appreciated because it was very nice to look at. Extremely nice to look at, actually. “So we’re really doing this, then? Dating?” The blonde asked after a moment, not because she didn’t believe him earlier but because she couldn’t believe it still herself. 

"Oh, I know.” VIktor chuckles, shaking his head at Sadie. It was really sweet how much Lei took to Sadie, and it made him so happy to see them getting along. He, of course, was biased, but he thought his daughter was a pretty cool kid. The fact that he had gotten to know Sadie so well too was just an added bonus, especially given how well things were going between them now. “Yeah, I would say that we are.” He replies, smiling at the thought. “I mean, I’m still in if you are. No pressure though, you know I’m perfectly fine with taking things slow.” 

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“Lei, you, dinner and Disney movies sing alongs sound perfect to me!” Sadie meant it, too, her eyes bright as she smiled back at him, their pinkies linked. Even if they had just put a label to what they were doing, Sadie figured they had been practically dating for a while now. Coming over to his place was not so unusual, even if they rarely did so staying up this late or just exclusively the two of them. She had to admit she liked this, too, this side of him. Intimate. It wasn’t as nerve-wrecking as it once had been though she was sure her pulse was racing the closer he got. Smiling into the kiss, Sadie let her eyes close for a moment. “I really do enjoy spending time with you. With both of you. I might just have to admit that it is a whole lot better now that I can kiss you. I’ve learned I like kissing you. A lot.”

Kissing Sadie’s hand lightly before he lets it go, Vik smiles back at her, perfectly happy and at ease in the moment. There was something so light about Sadie. Vik found her easy to talk to and he truly enjoyed spending time with her. “I know you and Lei were buds first, but I’m glad we got to know each other as well.” He murmurs back, smiling softly at Sadie’s words. “Kissing you is definitely a bonus, I must admit. You’re really nice to kiss. And just in general. You’re really something, Sadie.” 

[justiceleague]

Jason Momoa training for “Aquaman”

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“I won’t fall asleep on you, I promise, but if I do, please don’t tell anyone I snore a little. Pinky promise?” Sadie joked, holding her pinkie up as she looked at Vik, smiling. “I’ll never say no to that offer, either of them, the book recs or the movie nights. Besides, Lei and I have been meaning to watch Moana together for a while now. Are you ready for the sing alongs?” 

"Pinky promise.” Vik replies with a soft laugh, linking his pinky through Sadie’s. “Oh, I was born ready for singalongs. How does dinner and a movie sound? Dinner and snacks courtesy of Lei and I, of course. Whenever’s good for you works for me, I’m sure.” He says with a shrug, having already gone over how little of a social life he has. It truly meant a lot to him that Sadie made such an effort to get along with Leilani. Anyone he dated had to, and Sadie had hit it off with his daughter long before the two of them started chatting too. He felt good about where things were going between them too. Reaching his glass again, Vik takes a sip, giving Sadie a smile. She looked so beautiful in the soft light of his living room, he thinks as he leans in closer, pressing a soft kiss to her lips. 

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Sadie wasn’t complaining about staying out late. Time wasn’t really a problem whenever they were together, which is what was so exciting about spending time with Vik. She was just so enthralled! “I promise I won’t turn to rags just because the clock strikes twelve… I may just end up snoring and that would be embarrassing.” She half joked, pushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear as she looked back at Vik. “There’s nothing wrong with being a homebody, I agree. Even when I was young, I just wasn’t into the whole staying out till late scene… and I’m from Brooklyn! I don’t know. I would rather stay home curled up reading in my room. I guess I can’t miss what I never had.”

"You definitely wouldn’t be the first to have fallen asleep on this couch. I’ve had many naps here. Or you know, when you just rest your eyes and then suddenly you’ve been asleep for an hour.” Vik chuckles, shaking his head. “You’re right, there isn’t. And I’m always around to give book recommendations if you need them. Perks of owning a bookstore.” He says jokingly, taking another sip from his drink, smiling back at Sadie. “We should hang out at home together more often then. Lei would love to have you over for a movie night. I would too.” 

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Sadie puts a hand to her lips, chuckling quietly when Vik catches himself whispering. She doesn’t want to wake Lei either, though, so even if she’s not whispering, she’s actually mindful of her tone. Tilting her head as she accepts the glass of wine handed to her, the blonde smiles. “Cheers.” She echoes, taking a sip though her eyes never fully leave Vik’s. “You want to know something both funny and sad? I think this is the latest I’ve stayed out in a very long time.” Sadie didn’t go out much. She had made a small group of girlfriends in town but not having an office job or being around people she either went to school or worked with made it hard to make friends in a new city. She spent most of her days either at Vik’s shop, a coffee shop, her cousin’s or her apartment, writing. It wasn’t intentional or that Nashville felt lonely. She had Brett. Sadie still felt like she was missing something. 

"Well i promise I won’t keep you too late. I wouldn’t want you to turn into a pumpkin or anything.” Vik teases, laughing softly. It wasn’t super late though, and he didn’t want their evening to end just yet. He was having a nice time with Sadie. He always did. “I don’t get out much either, in case that wasn’t obvious. If I’m not at the store, I’m usually here at home. I’m kind of a homebody.” Vik points out, shrugging his shoulders. “There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be home at a reasonable hour, I think. My days of staying up late are long over.”