I feel like I'm rushing
Let's Go!
Tadashi was left speechless as soon as he had turned around to face two small kids, a little boy on the ground his female sibling, around the same age, standing behind him. Both had very similar features that could easily say that the two were twins.
The two kids looked at the odd expression on Tadashi's face and were quick to pull off one of their own before scuttling off to hide behind their calling mother.
Tadashi had snapped from his trance as he watched the kids make a dash. As if he wasn't stunned enough, he looked up at the figure the kids hid behind.
"Hiro-chan...? " Tadashi mumbled as he was captivated by Hiro's presence. She had changed alot over the 5 years. She still had the baby-face features from 5 years ago but she was even more stunning. She had grown up and her body had acquired the real feminine curves, which were accentuated by her sense of fashion that hadn't seemed to change much.
Time froze for a moment as Tadashi and his little sister, Hiro, stood there.
"Tadashi Nii-san...?" Hiro murmured as she stared at her brother wide-eyed. He hadn't changed much as all.
The twins looked back and forth between the two adults puzzled.
Tadashi lunged forward and pulled Hiro into a tight embrace of a hug as he whispered words of how much he had missed her. The warmth of her body and her scent made Tadashi realize the extent of how much he longed to be with her again.
Hiro, however, was frozen on the spot. She didn't know what to say or do.
Tadashi was quick to let go as soon as he heard the kids calling at their mother.
"Ah sorry, i didn't mean to...I just..." Tadashi stuttered out as he nervously chuckled whilst scratching the back of his head.
"Oh...um...it's ok. Should we...take this some place else?" Hiro shyly responded.
Tadashi looked around and he couldn't agree more as they were earning unwanted attention.
As they moved off, Hiro couldn't help but sneak a look into Tadashi's shopping basket. He was quick to notice, asking if there was something wrong but Hiro was quick to deny it as she told her kids to refrain from running around again. She then turned her attention back at Tadashi with a meek smile.
"Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?"
Tadashi couldn't be more happier as he accepted her invite on the spot.
Meeting up outside, Hiro led the way and Tadashi followed. Both didn't say much and the twins stuck close to Hiro as Tadashi carried both his and Hiro's groceries. It was a short awkwardness luckily as the walk was a brief 10 minutes.
Arriving at Hiro's residential place, Tadashi was somewhat surprised. It was a nice furnished ivory and white townhouse. And to think that Hiro and his two kids lived here on their own made him wonder how she could've acquired financial necessity for it.
Entering the kitchen, the kids were quick to scoot off towards a staircase but a firm voice from their mother saw them return to hide behind her. Tadashi was also told to stand where he stood as he placed the groceries down.
"Right. So I'm pretty sure you recognised these two, Nii-san." Hiro started the conversation off with a smile.
Tadashi replied with a "yes".
Hiro then ushered the two kids to stand in front of her, which they nervously did.
"This is Elda and her twin brother, Kai."
Tadashi knelt down at eye level with the shy twins that were being reluctantly nudged forward.
"Elda, Kai, meet Tadashi, your daddy."
The twins were quick to change their nervous demeanor to one of curiosity and surprise. It was painted across their faces as they stared wide-eyed at the smiling man before them. The eldest, Elda, slowly motioned towards her father she and her brother never knew of.
The two of them grew up with their mother rarely mentioning anything about their father. The only thing they knew was that they were looked after by their father for a little while when they were still babies.
Elda reached her hand out and touched Tadashi's cheek. "So you are my daddy?"
Tadashi gently placed his hand over his daughters' hands.
"Yes. I am your daddy."
Tadashi smiled greatly. It was just pure joy one after another and those emotions made him tear up from the corners of his eyes.
Kai followed his sister's actions and both were quickly pulled into a tight hug. The twins reciprocated as their father whispered to them how much he had missed them.
The scene before Hiro's eyes was a wish come true.
As both parents worked their magic in the kitchen, the twins had never been so excited in so long, so much so, they had glued themselves close to their father, despite their mother telling them to steer clear.
Tadashi had also tried telling them to stay away for fear of an accident but they were stubborn. He could definitely see another trait inherited , from their mother, in the two kids.
They finally heeded their mother's words as Tadashi felt a strange and uncomfortable aura being emitted from behind him.
Dinner was served. The two kids had set the table as Tadashi and Hiro plated up and presented dinner.
Hiro had never seen her children so talkative before. Both Elda and Kai bombarded their father with so many questions that it was tricky getting them to focus on finishing their plates.
After dinner, the kids were firmly instructed to go for their bath. Hiro had already set the tub up for them and they did as they were told. Tadashi had volunteered to to clear the dishes but Hiro insisted that he didn't have to.
The kids were quick to bath and dress before dashing down the stairs to where Tadashi was. Hiro followed behind.
"They really adore you. But that is a given." Hiro stated.
"Ok, time for bed you two. Say your goodnights to your father."
Disappointment painted the twin's' faces as they let an displeased "awwwww".
'You can see him tomorrow."
With long faces, they did as they were told. The two hugged and said their goodnights before being ushered up to their rooms and tucked in bed. Tadashi followed behind as it seemed that his kids wanted that little bit more time with him.
It was late in the evening too and Hiro offered to give Tadashi a lift back to his residential place. Tadashi happily agreed as it was pretty dark outside. The drive back to his temporary place was a quick 5 minutes but the ride felt awkward as Hiro didn't say much.
"You finally found us, Nii-san. "
"And I'm glad I did."
To be continued...
So how was that? XD
I find the idea of shipped couples having kids JUST ADORABLE but at the same time, TBH, the IRL me dislikes children so I hope I'm doing the part right for the twins :P
