Before I start I want to apologize to those that practice law and/or know the law, as you read you will know why. I am not a lawyer nor a studier of the legal system, so please forgive me and keep that in mind as your give your reviews and critiques.

I want to thank all those that gave reviews, I know that the first chapter was really short, but I wanted to test the waters. Thank you to Finderlov who gave me the idea for this one. Also thank you to my followers, favorites, viewers, and browsers.

Anyway, here's chapter two, please enjoy.

Chapter 2

Akihito had received a call a week ago from a lawyer asking him to come to his office. The man would not give him any details over the phone, but he wasn't a prosecutor, so it couldn't be that he wanted him to rat out Asami. Not that him being there couldn't have anything to with the perverted crime lord, it did seem unlikely. It just seemed strange that a family lawyer would want to see him. He knew his parents were fine, he had spoken to them that morning and they hadn't mentioned anything this past week about getting a call from a family lawyer and they were the only family he had.

When Akihito was shown into the lawyer's office, he asked, before taking a seat, "what is this about, exactly?"

The young lawyer replied, "I have some bad news. Miyamoto Kami, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident. She is survived by 2 very young babies, your babies, Mr. Takaba."

Akihito said, "that is impossible. I don't even know a woman by that name." Then be remembered that one night almost a year ago. What was her name again? Akihito asked the lawyer, "how old did you say the babies were?"

"They are 2 months old. A baby boy, Kimihiko, and a girl, Kiri," the lawyer said.

"How do you know they are mine? She picked me up in a bar, you know, they could be another man's that she picked up the same way."

"I can get you the corresponding dates of when you were with her and when she got pregnant. You can have a paternity test done, if you'd like, at your own expense though. She assured me that you are the father, Mr. Takaba and no one else. I am merely relaying a message and carrying out her final wishes."

"What happens if I take the paternity test and it comes back negative?"

"I have seen the babies, Mr. Takaba, and put side by side, no one will deny they are your children."

Akihito thought about that for a moment and deciding to revisit it later, asked, "Where are they now? When did she die?"

"A week ago when I first called you. They have been with her aunt until I could meet with you and give you the news. Before she died, she had papers drawn up giving sole custody to you, their father. She told me that you didn't know that she had become pregnant and decided to keep the babies. She had kept your number thinking she would tell you at some point, but she was obviously not given that chance. Luckily your number hadn't changed and tracking you down was easier than expected."

Akihito replied, "yeah, lucky. Look, what am I supposed to do with a baby, let alone two?" And what the hell do I tell Asami, Akihito thought.

"That is up to you, Mr. Takaba. You may choose to put them up for adoption, but I cannot guarantee they will be placed together."

"When do I need to pick them up?"

"As soon as you can since her relatives came from some distance for the funeral and to help out and need to get back to their own lives."

"Yeah, but what about my life?" Akihito asked. "Can I have a day or two to make some arrangements? I live with someone and they don't really do children."

"I don't think that will be a problem, Mr. Takaba. I will contact Miss Miyamoto's aunt and let her know."

Akihito stood and shook the man's hand, before taking a card from his business card holder. He walked absently to the elevator, got in when it opened, and punched the button for the first floor.

xxxxx

Akihito walked out of the lawyer's office to a bright, sunny morning. He put on his sunglasses and muttered, 'just great'. What was he going to do? He was sure he couldn't take the babies to the penthouse he shared with Asami, then he would be forced to explain how he had cheated on him, and with a woman, no less, even if it was his own damn fault. Fuck, how drunk do you have to be to forget the damn protection! Akihito cursed at himself.

He was gonna blow it, just 2 weeks before his and Asami's 3 year anniversary. He couldn't let Asami find out, that would put him in a mood, and Akihito didn't think he would survive.

He pulled out his phone and called the only woman he knew that had given birth and was raising babies of her own, and working, Takato's wife, Himeko.

She answered on the third ring, "hey Aki, what's up? You're not calling to cancel dinner, are you?"

Akihito was confused, "Dinner?"

"Yes, dinner. To plan for the anniversary party?"

"Oh, yeah. No, I had forgot about that. Are you free for lunch?"

"I was going to meet Taka, but...Is something wrong Aki, you wouldn't have forgotten dinner tonight, it's been all you've talked about."

"I'll tell you at lunch, if you'll meet me, but don't bring Takato."

"Did you and Asami have a fight?"

"No, we aren't fighting," Akihito said, and then thought to himself, at least not yet, anyway. "The reason I want to meet you isn't about Asami. So, will you meet me for lunch?" Akihito pleaded.

"Ok, Aki. I'll tell Taka I'll see him later. You want to meet me in front of my office, say one o'clock?"

"That's fine. Thanks, I'll see you then." Akihito disconnected the call and then went to visit his parents.

xxxxx

Akihito opened the door with his key and called out, "mom, dad, are you home?"

His mother popped her head out of the kitchen and said, "Ah, Aki, what brings you by? I thought we were discussing the cake tomorrow."

"Hi, mom, we are. This is about something else. Is dad in his studio?"

"Yes. Aki what's the matter, you look tired? Is Asami keeping you up at night?"

"MOM!" Akihito said, as he blushed red. He felt uncomfortable discussing his sex life with his mom. He couldn't understand why his mother was so happy that he was with Asami. Sure he could be charming and gentlemanly but, shouldn't she want to see him with a woman, married, giving her grandkids...well he had done that without being married. Akihito said, "I'm going to get dad, be right back and I'll tell you all about it."

Akihito walked to the back of the house where his dad had a studio built on. He made sure the light wasn't on in the developing room before he opened the door and said, "hey dad, you in here?"

"Aki! What brings you by? We were expecting you tomorrow."

"Dad, I need to talk to you and mom about something, are you busy?"

His dad showed his head, and said, "no, I have time. Did you get into a fight with Asami?"

"Why does everyone think I got into a fight with Asami just because I want to talk? This isn't about him, sheesh."

"Ok, ok, calm down. I'll be in in a minute," his father said, holding up his hands in surrender.

Akihito turned and walked back into the house and to the kitchen to steal what had the house smelling so good. Both his parents worked from home. His mother sold special order baked goods and his father was a photographer.

Though he felt uncomfortable asking his parents to take in the two babies, he had no one else to do it. He couldn't see putting them up for adoption and them being separated or left to be raised by the orphanage. It was only temporary, he told himself, just until he could tell Asami of their existence, a few weeks tops.

When his father came into the kitchen, Akihito was sitting down eating a slice of pie. His parents sat down next to him and looked at him, concerned. Finally his mother said, "enough with the suspense, what is this about Aki?"

Akihito swallowed the pie in his mouth and blurted out, "mom, dad, you are grandparents." That was the easiest way he could think of to get it out there, short and blunt.

His mom looked at him wide-eyed, and said, "we're what?"

Akihito swallowed the last of his pie, in an effort to stall having to tell his parents the details of his one night stand. Finally he said, "I guess I should start at the beginning," and he told them everything. When he had got it all out, his parents sat there shocked and silent.

When his mother finally spoke, she said, angrily, "how could you, Akihito? After everything Asami does for you and you cheat on him!?"

Akihito looked dumbfounded, as he said, "after everything I said, that is what you're upset about?"

"Asami has been good to you, Akihito. And what about your anniversary?"

"You do know that he is a dangerous man, right, mom?"

"Maybe so, but he wouldn't hurt you."

"So you've forgotten how we met? Those first few months weren't all happy. And how do you know he hasn't cheated on me numerous times for the sake of business?"

"Did he come home with 2 kids for you to take care of?"

Akihito gave his mother a guilty look. How had this turned into an argument about that bastard? Why should he feel guilty for being human and making a drunken mistake? It's not like Asami hadn't hurt him before. He was about to ask his mother this when his father finally spoke up and asked, "what will you do, Akihito? You need to tell him."

Akihito's father was not as happy about the relationship as his mother was, but he gave Asami his respect because he had saved Akihito from himself on several occasions, when he didn't have to. His father saw Asami for what he was, though, a dangerous and powerful yakuza who had taken a liking to his son and had no plans on letting him get away from him. Now it had been 3 years and Akihito did seem happy, despite how he talked about the man. He stared at his son now, a bit afraid of what Asami would do to him when he found out.

Akihito looked at his father and said, "I know, but if I tell him now, it might ruin the party. Not that it's gonna matter, once he finds out anyway." He was also worried about what the man would do to him when he found out. Akihito was honest enough with himself, though, to know that he didn't want to lose Asami over this. Despite how he ranted about the perverted bastard, he still cared for him deeply. Akihito finally asked what he had come to ask, not wanting to think about Asami's wrath, "I was wondering if they could stay with you until I talk to him. I'll come by and stay with them everyday. I'll buy them whatever they need. It won't be for too long, I promise. I'm not sure how Asami will take it. But no matter what he decides to do, I will do what I have to do."

His mother was about to protest when his father cut her off and said, "of course, your children can stay here, Aki." He gave his wife a stern look and shook his head, stopping her from saying anything further about Akihito's betrayal of Asami.

Akihito looked at his father and said, "thanks, dad. I'll drop them off the day after tomorrow and get them situated."

His father said, "think nothing of it, they are our grandchildren, Aki," and he rose from the table. "I need to finish in the studio. Are you still coming for dinner tomorrow? We can talk more about the arrangements then."

Akihito looked at his mother, then turning back to his father, he answered, "yeah, I'll be here. Me and mom still need to discuss the cake for the party."

His mother crossed her arms over her chest and muttered, "hmph," as she rose, took the plate from in front of him, and walked to the sink.

Akihito's father said, "she'll come around, Aki, don't worry about it."

Akihito looked concerned, but said, "ok, dad, thanks again. I'll see you tomorrow night. I need to go meet Himeko for lunch."

His dad walked him to the door and said goodbye.

xxxxx

Akihito was waiting for Himeko when she walked out of her office at one o'clock. He called as she exited, "Himeko, over here."

"Hey Aki. Wow you look stressed."

"Yeah, thanks for pointing that out. Where should we go for lunch? Preferably somewhere we can talk."

"I know a place close by. What's this about anyway?"

"Is it hard raising a kid and working?"

"Yes, why would you ask me that? Did you get a kid all of a sudden?" she said jokingly. When Akihito didn't laugh though, she looked at him seriously, trying to read his expression.

Akihito noticed her concern and gave her a weak smile.

"Wait, Aki, what are you saying?"

"That I got 2 kids all of a sudden, Himeko, and I'm scared to death. I don't know how to take care of kids, me and Asami never planned to have any. You know how he is, and his business is dangerous. Not to mention, him and kids don't really mix."

"Wait, wait, wait. Back up, Aki. You have 2 kids? How? When? With who?"

"Remember the drunken one night stand? Well surprise, I fucked up worse than I thought."

"Oh Aki, what are you going to do?"

"I don't know, but I figured that since you're a fairly new mom, you could give me some tips."

"How old are they?"

"2 months old twins, a boy and a girl. Himeko help me please. I asked my parents if they could stay with them until I can tell Asami, but I don't want them to be a burden to my parents so I want to help out as much as I can. Plus, eventually they will live with me and I can't stop working now."

They arrived at the café and took a seat towards the back. The waitress came over with menus and offered them something to drink. They both order iced tea and the waitress left to give them time to decide on their order.

As soon as the waitress walked away, Himeko asked, "what do you think Asami will do?"

"You mean besides killing me for letting someone else touch me or for cheating on him with a woman? I can think of a million ways he could punish me for what I've done and this just before our anniversary too. He'll figure out soon enough that I'm keeping something from him and the longer it takes me to get up the courage to tell him, the worse it will be for me. That sadistic bastard has no end of ways to torture me," Akihito looked glum.

Himeko sounded hopeful when she said, "maybe it won't be so bad. Asami loves you, doesn't he?"

"Asami is Asami. He cares for me, I'll say that much, but can a man as powerful as him afford to truly love someone? It's not like he can tell the world about me, I'd be a target for his enemies if he did."

Himeko looked at Akihito confused and asked, "So then, who do you plan to invite to this party you're having?"

"My friends, family, and his men and business acquaintances that already know about us. It's not gonna be some big affair, just the people that I want to share the day with. This isn't about the party, Himeko. I need help."

"You know I'll help you any way I can, Aki. I'll let you use my old parenting books, they got me through the rough spots. Crying all night, teething, colic, everything. I'm sure they will help you. So, when do we get to meet your little ones?"

"Soon, I promise. First I gotta come up with a way to tell Asami that doesn't get me tied to the bed or worse, locked in his sex room," Akihito responded just as the waitress came back with their teas. She gave Akihito a strange look before setting them down on the table and asking if they were ready to order. Akihito blushed up at the pretty girl, before saying, "just a burger and fries, please."

The waitress turned to Himeko and said, "and for you?"

Himeko ordered a salad and the waitress left to put in their orders. Himeko asked, "so, do you have a place to have this party?"

Akihito looked at her and said, "the building we live in has a party room, I figured we could use that. Himeko, can you keep this between us for now? I don't want Asami finding out because he overheard."

"Sure, I won't tell Taka."

"Thanks and sorry for putting this on you."

"We're friends, right? It's not a problem. I would gladly help any way I can, so don't worry, ok?"

Akihito smiled and said, "ok."

They spent the rest of Himeko's lunch hour discussing details about the party Akihito was planning, which helped his mood, considerably.

When lunch was over, Akihito walked with Himeko back to her office, then he went to see his boss at the magazine to see if there were any assignments for him. Having no work to do, Akihito asked his boss, Takeda, if he could take a short leave of absence for family reasons.

Takeda said, "that shouldn't be a problem, but is everything alright?"

"Yeah, everything's fine, just stuff going on that I can't avoid, that's all. It shouldn't take any more that a few weeks. But if something really juicy comes across your desk, I want first dibs."

"I'll see what I can do."

"Thanks, I'll check in from time to time to see what's going on, too."

"Sounds good. Have a good vacation and get some rest, you look exhausted."

"Yeah, I'll try to do that. See ya."

"We'll talk soon, Takaba. Bye."

Akihito walked out of the magazine office and headed to the penthouse he shared with Asami.

xxxxx

Akihito arrived home just after 5 o'clock, having stopped at the grocery store to pick up some things he needed for at home. He was surprised to see Asami's shoes in the entry way as he had thought the crime lord would be at Sion until the wee morning hours. He kicked off his shoes and walked inside to see Asami sitting on the couch and Kirishima handing him papers to look over and sign. Akihito's heart began to beat faster at the sight of the man, doing work like any other salary man. He looked sexy sitting there with his tie loosened and the top two buttons of his shirt undone. Akihito swallowed, trying to find his voice to greet the man, but nothing came out.

Asami had noticed the boy come into the apartment and was watching his reaction to him being there working. He handed the papers in his hands to Kirishima and stood to approach Akihito. When he reached him, he grinned, taking Akihito into his arms, and said, "why so nervous? Are you afraid that I only came home to get my fill of you?" He placed his mouth over Akihito's and kissed him deeply. When he pulled away he said, "welcome home."

Still unable to find his voice, he croaked out a meek, "thanks, you too," then he broke free of Asami's grasp and pushed past him towards the kitchen. Though once he was no longer face to face with the man, his voice returned and he called out, "hey, Kirishima. Why aren't you guys at the club?" He dared not look at Asami again since the man could read his thoughts on his face. He had hoped to be alone to let the news of this morning finally sink in. But with Asami home, it was best not to think of it. Not waiting for Kirishima's answer, he said, "Asami, you remember that I'm going to Takato's for dinner, right?"

Akihito hadn't realized that Asami had come up behind him until he said close to his ear, "Of course, I do. You're determined to have this party that you're planning. That's why you're going there for dinner."

"So were you listening when I told you about it or did Kirishima remind you of the conversation? Why are you so close? Why are you at home anyway?" It didn't take Akihito long to revert back to his usual self once he sensed danger. He turned around to face Asami, not looking up at his face, but keeping his eyes on the hollow of his neck. He thought, I want to kiss him right there and he blushed as a shiver ran through his body.

It amused Asami that after 3 years, they both seemed to lose control in the other's presence. It was tantalizing to see Akihito's reaction to him whenever he was near. He watched the vein throbbing in his neck as his heart raced and he wanted to kiss there. Asami took notice of the fact that Akihito would not look at him and he became curious. He asked, "what are you hiding, Akihito?"

Akihito stammered, "n-n-nothing, A-Asami, your imagining things."

"Then look at me."

Akihito glanced into those golden eyes, for only an instant before he averted his eyes and resumed staring at the exposed skin under the opened buttons, only making his plight worse. It was true, he had given up trying to resist Asami's advances, but he had not given up on making the perverted bastard work for it. Akihito placed his hands on Asami's chest and tried to push him away, saying, "I need to put the groceries away, Asami."

Asami grabbed Akihito by the chin and forced his face up so that he could look into the boy's eyes. Akihito's hazel eyes glared back at him, defiantly. Asami said, "you don't have to tell me now, Akihito, but I will find out eventually. It's better for you to tell me what you're hiding."

"I'm not hiding anything, bastard. Let me go."

"Fine, Akihito." Asami released him then turned to Kirishima and said, "you can leave, Kirishima. I'll call you if I need you."

Kirishima said, "yes boss," and turned to leave the penthouse.

Asami turned back toward Akihito, who had started to put away the groceries he had brought, and said, "you should call your friends and tell them you won't be able to attend tonight's dinner party."

Akihito stared at Asami and said, "I can't do that, the party is in 2 weeks and we haven't even discussed the menu yet."

"Tell me and I won't have to force it out of you. I can rearrange my schedule, Akihito, so I have all night."

"Like I said, I'm not hiding anything, except maybe some minor party details, nothing more. Would you trust me already!" Akihito said, hoping Asami would buy the small lie.

He didn't. With swiftness, Asami moved to grab Akihito in his arms, throw him over his shoulder, and carry him into their bedroom.

Akihito saw the look in Asami's eyes before he was thrown over the man's strong shoulders and said, "Wait, you said I'd have time to call and cancel dinner. Asami!"

"Too late, Akihito," Asami said as he dumped the boy on the bed and moved to hit the button concealed by the headboard, opening the hidden door on the back wall.

When Akihito heard Asami getting the chains, he jumped from the bed and dashed to the door. He ran down the hall to the front door, put on his shoes, threw the door open, and left. He hurried to the elevator and kept hitting the button, hoping it would come before Asami noticed he was gone and came after him. When the elevator doors opened, he looked behind him before getting in and standing against the wall pushing the button to the parking level.

The elevator reached the bottom level without stopping. As the doors opened, Akihito stuck his head out to make sure none of the guards were around or on alert, looking for him. Seeing no one, he wondered if the man was letting him escape on purpose, this seemed too easy.

Akihito walked out of the elevator and to his Vespa. He put on the helmet and rode out of the garage, looking over his shoulder to ensure he wasn't being followed. He would have to find someplace to stay tonight and maybe tomorrow too. He knew Asami was gonna be pissed that he left without giving him the answers he wanted, but Akihito wasn't ready to admit what he had done, how he had betrayed the man he loved just because he was angry at him.

Akihito couldn't go to Takato's as planned, Asami knew that was where he was meeting to discuss the party arrangements and would be the first placed he looked. He drove to a dingy, out of the way motel and got a room facing the entrance. He hid his Vespa from view and went into the room. He looked around thinking, he was gonna miss his bed tonight, and he sat down and called Takato to let him know that he wouldn't be able to make it to dinner after all. Akihito listened to him tell Himeko and then she was on the phone.

"Is everything alright Aki?"

"Why do you keep asking me that, Himeko? Something came up with work, that's all. I gotta go where the story is, when the story is. We can try to get together in a few days and try again. Ok?"

"Ok, Aki, but for the record, I don't believe you. You're fighting with Asami and don't want to say anything. Is this about before?"

Akihito really needed to learn how to lie, but he kept to the ruse and said, "I promise I don't know what you're talking about. Why would me and Asami be fighting? Look I gotta go silent, my target will be here soon, bye," and he disconnected the call before Himeko could say anything more. He hated lying, to his friends and to Asami, but his friends would worry about him and Asami would torture him, so for now he had to stay quiet and keep trying to lie his way clear.

Akihito fell into a fitful sleep. After contemplating ways to tell Asami about his children. He wondered if the man would accept them or reject him, put him out of his house, and never see him again. The thought of him never seeing Asami, caused a pain to shoot through his heart. The man had said that he was his so often, that Akihito assumed that meant that he would never let him go, but was this new situation he was in a deal-breaker? He lay on the bed willing his mind to shut off, to not think of the consequences of his actions, and to not wonder if Asami ate dinner or not.

xxxxx

Asami sat on the couch glaring at the dot on his phone. The GPS he had put on Akihito's Vespa placed him at a whore's hotel and Asami was having a hard time coming up with a damn good explanation for his boy being there.

He had heard him leave the penthouse and got the report from the guard that he rode his scooter out of the garage. Asami assumed that he would still go to his planning dinner, but he didn't go anywhere near his friends house. Instead he went directly to the motel and apparently parked.

It's been 3 hours and the Vespa hasn't moved. Asami called Kirishima and told him to get the car, he was going out.

A/N: So that was chapter 2, what did you think?

Again to those that practice law, the way in which Akihito got custody of the twins may not hold with the way reality deals with the paternal custody issue, but for my story, and in my own mind, it makes sense to be this way. So I do apologize and hope this doesn't discourage anyone from reading. This is a fiction after all and an AU, to boot.