Disclaimer: Do not own T&B. Do own OCs.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The day began to end, and Kotetsu was nervous. He hadn't been on a date in so long, and he was worried about where to take her. On the way over, Kaede noticed this.
"Dad, it'll be fine. She love the flowers."
"That's not what I'm worried about. Kaede, I don't know where to takeher for dinner."
"Take her to the seafood and salad bar on 5th." The young girl suggested.
"Isn't that a bit nice for a first date?" He asked skeptically.
"No Dad, it's casual dine-in. Unless you wanna take her to McDonald's, that place is perfect."
"Okay kiddo, point taken. Since when are you good with dating advice? You don't date."
They talked until they arrived at the quint little cottage style home just at the outskirt of the central part of the city. The house was one story, and easily noticable for the beautiful garden and light blue coloring that nicely matched the gray roof shingles. Kotetsu and Kaede walked up to the door. After two shaky knocks Kira pulled the door open and invited them in.
"You have a lovely home." Kotetsu said as he offered the flowers.
"Thank you Kotetsu. Kaede, feel free to join the boys for some pizza. They know the rules, all you really need to do is have them in bed by 9:30 and absolutely no scary movies." Kira said as she quickly put the flowers in a vase. She grabbed her purse and they were off.
Kotetsu couldn't get over how her curves turned him on in the 50's-esque dress. Her flats made her look even daintier. He jumped when she grabbed his hand.
"You look amazing." He complimented while blushing. He opened the car door for her and rushed around to his side. Once both were belted in Kotetsu took her to the place his daughter had reccommended. They were paid for and at the buffet in minutes. He drooled at the food, she laughed. Soon enough they had plates piled with food and chose a booth.
"So are the boys okay?" He asked genuinely.
"Yes. They had one nightmare but I told them it would be okay. They are pretty brave and the incident only scared them a little." She answered before biting into a tomato.
"So uh... Kirakira?" He awkwardly blurted.
"My parents chose that as my name because it means 'glitter' and they knew I'd be their only child. My dad always said that I was the only thing that glittered in their lives. They were dorky like that. Now I know this is weird to ask but you look familiar. I swear I've seen you before the bank incident but I can't place your face." She explained, rambling a bit. He ground his teeth a bit.
"I've lived here a long time, maybe we passed each other before. So if it isn't too personal, what happened to the boys' father?"
"He abandoned us the minute I told him I was pregnant. Kaede's mom?" She answered, looking away quickly.
"My wife died a few years ago. I know you have it hard being alone, Kira. I would never abandon a child." He said grabbing her hand.
"I'm sorry about your wife. Better to have loved and lost then never to have loved at all, right?" She said as she gave his hand a comforting squeeze. He nodded. The rest of the night was filled with small talk and smiles. After driving her home Kotetsu leaned to kiss her cheek, but she surprised him with a peck on the lips.
"Good night." She said as she walked in and Kaede rejoined her father. It had been an interesting first date and he resolved to call her the next day.