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volkamenia2017-04-23 05:11 pm
zemi) wrote in volkamenia2017-04-23 05:11 pm
a strong wind at my back [semi/shirabu, single dad au]
[Okay. Today's important. Meeting the lawyer. Important first meetings.
Checklist.
- Teeth. Clean.
- Shower. Probably scrubbed too hard. Soap got in his eyes.
- Hair. Brushed. Brushed enough. He never got it to stick flat after high school, he blames the bleach.
- Ugh.
- Suit. Yeah, sure.
- Ohmygod he actually does not care.
- Tie. Fuck.
- Wait. What the fuck is the lawyer's name.
- FUCK.
- FUCK!!!!!
- Rui.
Semi pushes his mild panic attack off to the side to peek into the room where mentioned love of his life should be with his little brother (his other love of his life). They're both there, they're fine, and honestly just looking at Rui simmers all the nerves that were catching fire in Semi.
He's a grand mess right now, not that he'd ever admit that within earshot of Kunimi, but he's doing it for Rui. And if it's for Rui then it's worth every inch of stress and awkward conversation with a lawyer that doesn't actually care about his well-being. Because if one good thing came from this godforsaken marriage (he shouldn't call it that. he loved her, he truly did), it was Rui. He was going to talk to this lawyer and make it clear to them that he didn't care about anything else. She could have the apartment, the furniture, the money - whatever she wanted, as long as he could keep Rui.
His child. His little bundle of a bean that resembles and acts far too much like his uncle but smiles chubby and precious whenever he sees Semi.
Semi takes a deep breath. He smiles for Rui and then gets to gathering all the documents that have ended up scattered with all his nights of pacing.]
I gotta scoot. Are you sure you'll be okay with him today, Akira?
Checklist.
- Teeth. Clean.
- Shower. Probably scrubbed too hard. Soap got in his eyes.
- Hair. Brushed. Brushed enough. He never got it to stick flat after high school, he blames the bleach.
- Ugh.
- Suit. Yeah, sure.
- Ohmygod he actually does not care.
- Tie. Fuck.
- Wait. What the fuck is the lawyer's name.
- FUCK.
- FUCK!!!!!
- Rui.
Semi pushes his mild panic attack off to the side to peek into the room where mentioned love of his life should be with his little brother (his other love of his life). They're both there, they're fine, and honestly just looking at Rui simmers all the nerves that were catching fire in Semi.
He's a grand mess right now, not that he'd ever admit that within earshot of Kunimi, but he's doing it for Rui. And if it's for Rui then it's worth every inch of stress and awkward conversation with a lawyer that doesn't actually care about his well-being. Because if one good thing came from this godforsaken marriage (he shouldn't call it that. he loved her, he truly did), it was Rui. He was going to talk to this lawyer and make it clear to them that he didn't care about anything else. She could have the apartment, the furniture, the money - whatever she wanted, as long as he could keep Rui.
His child. His little bundle of a bean that resembles and acts far too much like his uncle but smiles chubby and precious whenever he sees Semi.
Semi takes a deep breath. He smiles for Rui and then gets to gathering all the documents that have ended up scattered with all his nights of pacing.]
I gotta scoot. Are you sure you'll be okay with him today, Akira?
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[Rui still doesn't seem thrilled, but he is at least assured enough to let Shirabu be on his way for the night.
Over the next number of months, more than half a year, and much to Semi's surprise, Shirabu makes it a habit to try and come over for dinner once every week. There are some weeks he can't make it, too busy with work, but he is diligent about it and he becomes a constant in Semi and Rui's life. Shirabu may not have expected it, but he's gotten to watch Rui grow alongside Semi and Kunimi.
The next time Shirabu comes over, it's nearing the end of the year (and nearing Rui's birthday, too). It gets darker outside sooner, and there's a light dusting of snow that the wind blows in when the door is opened for Shirabu. As per usual, he's greeted by Rui throwing himself at his legs and hugging him tight.]
Daddy, daddy, daddy! Shirabu's here!! [Rui's gotten better at speaking. He's not so shy anymore, speaks more confidently in longer sentences and can properly pronounce Shirabu's name now.]