Iori Hida sighed softly as he threw his bag onto the couch that sat in the
middle of his living room. He gratefully collapsed into the chair, allowing
his body to relax after the stressful workout he had just had. Over the
last seven months, Iori had been teaching several beginner courses in Kendo
at a local dojo, and only recently had the head instructor requested him to
start teaching advanced courses. Today had gone rather badly as he had
nearly lost to several students. It's a bad sign when your students can
shake you this badly, he thought sullenly. He figured he had a right to
be weaker then some of his students however, as three of them where at
least five years older then him.
Iori watched the door with mild anticipation. He had been waiting like this for the last three years, ever since Takeru had gotten a job working at a local electronics store. Iori shifted nervously as he awaited his koi's return. Deciding to do something productive instead of mindless waiting, Iori moved from the couch and walked into his kitchen. He began rummaging inside the cabinets, searching for the pans he would need to make dinner. He finally found his three favorite pans and began to slowly start cooking. Energy suggested I made this clear but.... the favorite pans thing is from my own personal experience. I just have favorite pans. I don't think this is weird but energy sure thought it was funny (I suspect he's drunk tonight)
Iori was halfway through cooking dinner when he heard the front door open and then slam shut. He looked up in curiosity as he watched Takeru stalk into the living room and throw his bag onto the couch next to Iori's. Iori sighed softly as he set the temperature down on the stove, and then rushed out of the kitchen to check on Takeru. He moved over to the couch where he found a now lounging Takeru. "Something wrong koi?" Iori asked quietly as he sat next to Takeru.
After a few moments, Takeru finally spoke, "Gomen Io-kun.... It's not that anything's wrong really, I got a raise a few weeks ago even, so I should be really happy." "Should be happy? I thought you where Take-kun. What's happening? Something on your mind?" "It's just that call we got last night Io-kun. I don't know what Hika wanted to talk to us about. She's been so distant lately. I know we don't see each other daily anymore, since I don't go to classes anymore. I just don't see why she has to see us tomorrow." With this, Takeru sighed softly. Iori had seen Takeru like this before and he knew what he had to do to cheer Takeru up. Iori snuggled against Takeru softly, and kissed the older blondes neck. Takeru instantly brightened as he snuggled into Iori's embrace. Takeru's eyes slowly closed as he snuggled against his koi and allowed his body to relax.
Takeru was jerked back to conciseness a few moments later, as a scream, and the sound of water boiling over filled the air. He watched with a sly smile as Iori leapt off of the couch and ran into the kitchen. Takeru began to laugh softly as he went to watch Iori struggle with the now over boiling pot. He watched as Iori scrambled between two over boiling pots, as the contents slowly began to stain their cook top. Chuckling softly, Takeru moved behind Iori and slowly moved each pot off of the heat. He gripped the younger boys shoulders gently as he spun Iori around to face him. " Lets just go out tonight Io-kun.... my treat." At this, Iori simply nodded as he gratefully dumped out the now ruined meal. Laughing, Takeru moved back into their living room to await his koi.
---------(The next day)---------
Takeru shivered softly as he let what Hikari had just said sink into him. Iori was sitting next to him, with the rest of the DigiDestined stretching off in a small semi circle around Hikari and Ken. He watched as Koushirou had to actually restrain Taichi from strangling Ken. Both Ken and Hikari had pale faces as they told the others the secret they had been hiding for the last month. Ken had accidentally managed to impregnate Hikari. Ken moved slowly backwards as Tai managed to get one arm free and began flailing blindly towards him. Sighing gently, Takeru spoke up, "So, what are you planning on doing Hika-kun?"
Hikari palled as she looked at Takeru slowly. "I guess we haven't really thought about it too much. Although that is one reason we wanted you and Io- chan to come here tonight," With this, Tai ceased his struggle to strangle Ken and sat back down. "Ken and I were wondering whether or not you guys would want to adopt our child. I mean we can't take care of him or her right now so this would allow us to at least see our child as it grows up. If you agree, we would give him freely to you of course, thus we would guarantee that we wouldn't try to take him or her back later."
Takeru looked at Hikari with a face of shock. He looked over at Iori who sat next to him. Iori had a look of deep thought plastered across his face and Takeru could already tell that the younger man was considering adopting the upcoming child. Takeru slowly snaked an arm around Iori's body, causing the younger teen to look up at his koi. "I think we will need some time to consider this before we make a decision. This is something that we can't rush into since we would be taking care of a life. I hope you guys understand," With this, Takeru watched as both Hikari and Ken nodded in understanding. Takeru smiled as he helped Iori to stand along with himself. "Well, I think we need to go do some thinking. We will call you guys in a few days with our decision," With this, the two teens turned and left the Yagami apartment.
---------(That night)--------
Takeru sighed gently as he settled himself down onto the couch. He slowly motioned for Iori to join him. As the two sat, they began to think over the decision they had to make together. "So.... from what I saw in the Yagami's.... you're for adopting Hika-kun's child," Takeru asked as he held Iori. "Hai... I know it would end up causing a lot of problems around here and I know that it would be difficult to afford him or her.... but I've always wanted to have a child and this opportunity.... It seems so perfect. I mean when will we ever have a chance like this Keru-kun?" "I don't know if we ever would have another opportunity. I know you want to have a child but... I'm not so sure we would be able to take care of one at this early of a time in our lives. We would have to take on a lot of new responsibilities... and even if that is one of your strong points, it might be more then we could handle. " "True... but I mean with me teaching at the dojo, and the fact that you no longer go to classes anyways, I think we could manage to afford it. The only problem would be taking care of him or her during the day. Although I think I might have an easy solution to that..." "Io-kun... you know how I feel about you quitting school. When I was forced to..." "Yes, but this wouldn't be under force Keru-kun. Besides, we both know that I could probably pass the equivalency test and get my diploma anyways, so why not do it now so that I could raise our child..." "You're not going to back down on this are you Io-kun?" "No." "Then, I guess you've already made the decision for me right? You can call Hika tomorrow." "You really agree?" "Yes." " Domo Keru-kun, " With this, Iori leapt into Takeru's arms and crushed the older boy in a large hug. The smaller boy sighed happily a Takeru chuckled at his antics.
---------(Midnight)---------
Takeru rolled over, trying to find some way to fall asleep. He had been worried ever sense the conversation between the Digidestined. He didn't want to doubt his koibito, but he was still worried about what might happen if they failed to take care of Hika's child. He sighed unhappily as he got up to look out of their balcony. He watched as the stars began to fade from view due to incessant light of the street lamps below. He hated living in a large city since he was never able to see the stars at night. This had been one of his favorite things about the digital world when he was younger. As he thought of the digiworld, he turned to look at the several digimon that now called their apartment their own. Since most of the other Digidestined still lived with their parents, Takeru and Iori had been asked to "adopt" the small creatures. Takeru chuckled as he watched Patamon curl protectively around Chibimon. It was then that Takeru realized he had already been caring for several lives. One more couldn't hurt... besides, Iori really wants this. I want him to be happy and this would probably make his life complete at the moment. This is a good idea, if for no other reason then the fact that Iori seems ready to take on the task and it would make him more complete as a person. With these thoughts still ringing in Takeru's head, the older teen slowly crawled back into bed with his love.
Iori watched the door with mild anticipation. He had been waiting like this for the last three years, ever since Takeru had gotten a job working at a local electronics store. Iori shifted nervously as he awaited his koi's return. Deciding to do something productive instead of mindless waiting, Iori moved from the couch and walked into his kitchen. He began rummaging inside the cabinets, searching for the pans he would need to make dinner. He finally found his three favorite pans and began to slowly start cooking. Energy suggested I made this clear but.... the favorite pans thing is from my own personal experience. I just have favorite pans. I don't think this is weird but energy sure thought it was funny (I suspect he's drunk tonight)
Iori was halfway through cooking dinner when he heard the front door open and then slam shut. He looked up in curiosity as he watched Takeru stalk into the living room and throw his bag onto the couch next to Iori's. Iori sighed softly as he set the temperature down on the stove, and then rushed out of the kitchen to check on Takeru. He moved over to the couch where he found a now lounging Takeru. "Something wrong koi?" Iori asked quietly as he sat next to Takeru.
After a few moments, Takeru finally spoke, "Gomen Io-kun.... It's not that anything's wrong really, I got a raise a few weeks ago even, so I should be really happy." "Should be happy? I thought you where Take-kun. What's happening? Something on your mind?" "It's just that call we got last night Io-kun. I don't know what Hika wanted to talk to us about. She's been so distant lately. I know we don't see each other daily anymore, since I don't go to classes anymore. I just don't see why she has to see us tomorrow." With this, Takeru sighed softly. Iori had seen Takeru like this before and he knew what he had to do to cheer Takeru up. Iori snuggled against Takeru softly, and kissed the older blondes neck. Takeru instantly brightened as he snuggled into Iori's embrace. Takeru's eyes slowly closed as he snuggled against his koi and allowed his body to relax.
Takeru was jerked back to conciseness a few moments later, as a scream, and the sound of water boiling over filled the air. He watched with a sly smile as Iori leapt off of the couch and ran into the kitchen. Takeru began to laugh softly as he went to watch Iori struggle with the now over boiling pot. He watched as Iori scrambled between two over boiling pots, as the contents slowly began to stain their cook top. Chuckling softly, Takeru moved behind Iori and slowly moved each pot off of the heat. He gripped the younger boys shoulders gently as he spun Iori around to face him. " Lets just go out tonight Io-kun.... my treat." At this, Iori simply nodded as he gratefully dumped out the now ruined meal. Laughing, Takeru moved back into their living room to await his koi.
---------(The next day)---------
Takeru shivered softly as he let what Hikari had just said sink into him. Iori was sitting next to him, with the rest of the DigiDestined stretching off in a small semi circle around Hikari and Ken. He watched as Koushirou had to actually restrain Taichi from strangling Ken. Both Ken and Hikari had pale faces as they told the others the secret they had been hiding for the last month. Ken had accidentally managed to impregnate Hikari. Ken moved slowly backwards as Tai managed to get one arm free and began flailing blindly towards him. Sighing gently, Takeru spoke up, "So, what are you planning on doing Hika-kun?"
Hikari palled as she looked at Takeru slowly. "I guess we haven't really thought about it too much. Although that is one reason we wanted you and Io- chan to come here tonight," With this, Tai ceased his struggle to strangle Ken and sat back down. "Ken and I were wondering whether or not you guys would want to adopt our child. I mean we can't take care of him or her right now so this would allow us to at least see our child as it grows up. If you agree, we would give him freely to you of course, thus we would guarantee that we wouldn't try to take him or her back later."
Takeru looked at Hikari with a face of shock. He looked over at Iori who sat next to him. Iori had a look of deep thought plastered across his face and Takeru could already tell that the younger man was considering adopting the upcoming child. Takeru slowly snaked an arm around Iori's body, causing the younger teen to look up at his koi. "I think we will need some time to consider this before we make a decision. This is something that we can't rush into since we would be taking care of a life. I hope you guys understand," With this, Takeru watched as both Hikari and Ken nodded in understanding. Takeru smiled as he helped Iori to stand along with himself. "Well, I think we need to go do some thinking. We will call you guys in a few days with our decision," With this, the two teens turned and left the Yagami apartment.
---------(That night)--------
Takeru sighed gently as he settled himself down onto the couch. He slowly motioned for Iori to join him. As the two sat, they began to think over the decision they had to make together. "So.... from what I saw in the Yagami's.... you're for adopting Hika-kun's child," Takeru asked as he held Iori. "Hai... I know it would end up causing a lot of problems around here and I know that it would be difficult to afford him or her.... but I've always wanted to have a child and this opportunity.... It seems so perfect. I mean when will we ever have a chance like this Keru-kun?" "I don't know if we ever would have another opportunity. I know you want to have a child but... I'm not so sure we would be able to take care of one at this early of a time in our lives. We would have to take on a lot of new responsibilities... and even if that is one of your strong points, it might be more then we could handle. " "True... but I mean with me teaching at the dojo, and the fact that you no longer go to classes anyways, I think we could manage to afford it. The only problem would be taking care of him or her during the day. Although I think I might have an easy solution to that..." "Io-kun... you know how I feel about you quitting school. When I was forced to..." "Yes, but this wouldn't be under force Keru-kun. Besides, we both know that I could probably pass the equivalency test and get my diploma anyways, so why not do it now so that I could raise our child..." "You're not going to back down on this are you Io-kun?" "No." "Then, I guess you've already made the decision for me right? You can call Hika tomorrow." "You really agree?" "Yes." " Domo Keru-kun, " With this, Iori leapt into Takeru's arms and crushed the older boy in a large hug. The smaller boy sighed happily a Takeru chuckled at his antics.
---------(Midnight)---------
Takeru rolled over, trying to find some way to fall asleep. He had been worried ever sense the conversation between the Digidestined. He didn't want to doubt his koibito, but he was still worried about what might happen if they failed to take care of Hika's child. He sighed unhappily as he got up to look out of their balcony. He watched as the stars began to fade from view due to incessant light of the street lamps below. He hated living in a large city since he was never able to see the stars at night. This had been one of his favorite things about the digital world when he was younger. As he thought of the digiworld, he turned to look at the several digimon that now called their apartment their own. Since most of the other Digidestined still lived with their parents, Takeru and Iori had been asked to "adopt" the small creatures. Takeru chuckled as he watched Patamon curl protectively around Chibimon. It was then that Takeru realized he had already been caring for several lives. One more couldn't hurt... besides, Iori really wants this. I want him to be happy and this would probably make his life complete at the moment. This is a good idea, if for no other reason then the fact that Iori seems ready to take on the task and it would make him more complete as a person. With these thoughts still ringing in Takeru's head, the older teen slowly crawled back into bed with his love.