Daddy for the Weekend

Chapter Four


After successfully writing down all the exhibits that each child wanted to go to and ripping the paper up, Yuki's blind choice had them ironically heading to the shark exhibit. Yami had burst out laughing when Hiyori had announced where it was that they were going when she read the piece of paper. He seriously hadn't thought that she would have kept the suggestion with the others. So, they all made their way towards the shark exhibit, entering the tunnel that led to an underwater like view.

"Wow," all the kids whispered as they all looked around at the sharks that swam about the tank, mesmerized by their grace.

"Oh look, a lemon shark," Hiyori said, pointing at the shark that swam past, gaining everyone's attention.

"I don't see it Hiyori," Hikari said looking around, attempting to find the shark that her big sister had pointed out. "Where is it?"

Yami smiled when he saw Hiyori stoop down beside his daughter, her finger trailing along the glass as she pointed out the shark she had been talking about to the younger girl. He appreciated it that Hiyori actually treated Hikari like she was her biological sister despite them having completely different parents. She had always talked about wanting an elder sibling and now she had two of them as well as a mother thanks to his relationship with Yūgi. And it warmed Yami's heart to see how well the twins and Hikari got along together.

"Hiyori really does love Hikari, I can tell," Aknamkanon commented suddenly, having turned to look at the Mutou girl and his granddaughter. "I remember when she would always say that she wanted a big sister. Now she's got an elder sister and brother. How has Hikari adjusted to having Yūgi and the twins in her life, Yami?"

"There was a little bit of rebellion at first," Yami answered. "She ran out into the woods early on into Yūgi and I's relationship because she thought that I was going to replace her with Hiyori and Yuki. Where she got that idea from, I'll never know. It was Hiyori, actually, that explained everything to her and ever since things have been just fine. She runs me up the wall every week asking when those three are going to come over to spend the weekend with us or if we're going to go to Yūgi's home."

Aknamkanon laughed, folding his arms over his chest as he watched the Mutou twins with Hikari. Yuki had picked the girl up, lifting her in the air so that she was able to see several of the sharks swim by. "Well she's never had any siblings, Yami. After you and Nguyen split, all she's had was you. Now she has a mother figure in Yūgi and siblings in Yuki and Hiyori. Something that she's needed since she was born. Whenever she would come to the house, she would talk about wanting to have a mother. And now that you have Yūgi in your life, she's getting her wish."

"Your father is right," Izumi said as she placed a hand on her son's shoulder. "Hikari has wanted a mother and siblings for so long, now she has them. You've made a great choice."

Yami nodded, "I agree. Yūgi is a great woman, and she loves Hikari to pieces. I'm actually looking forward to you two meeting her. I'm pretty sure that you'll absolutely love her. Not to mention how much the twins adore her and she adores them in return."

"I'm sure that we will as well," Izumi said smiling at her son. "But for now, I think the children are ready to move on to the next exhibit. They're starting to name the sharks."

Yami chuckled before calling everyone's attention to him. "Alright, you're all clearly bored here now. So, what's the next exhibit going to be, Yuki?"

Right on queue the tri-colour haired teen stuck his hand in his pocket before pulling out another scrap of paper and reading it off. "Looks like we're going to see the cichlid exhibit."

"Then let's make our way there," Hiyori said before ushering them out of the exhibit.

They spent a good several hours of the day in the aquarium, Yami buying various stuffed plushies for Hikari who promised that she would share them with Hiyori and Yuki if they just asked. Ushering sleepy children out to the vehicles, they made their way back to Yami's home before helping the kids into the house where they all promptly passed out in the living room; Hiba and Yuki included. Hiyori couldn't help but laugh at her brother and best friend.

After bidding Yami's parents' goodbye, the two made their way to the kitchen. Hiyori had set to work getting dinner started for them; store bought pizzas and garlic bread sticks as Yami watched from the island. It had been quiet between the two of them until Yami spoke; breaking the silence.

"Hiyori, may I ask you something," Yami inquired; a brow irked as the tri-colour haired teen turned to look at him over her shoulder.

"What's up, Yami," the teenager asked as she placed the pizzas in the oven before tuning to look at the man. "Something wrong? Concerns that you have?"

"Yes actually," Yami said nodding his head. "It's about your brother. He told me about this girl that's picking on him. And he mentioned that you knew about it."

"Oh, you're talking about Hizuki," Hiyori said nodding. "Yeah, I know about it but why do you ask? Did you guys see her or something while we were out today?"

"No, it's nothing like that at all," Yami said shaking his head. "I only asked because I'm concerned about him. He told me about what he goes through with her yesterday and why he doesn't stand up for himself. And I have the sinking suspicion that he actually likes this girl and I want to help him but I'm not sure how. So, I figured that I'd ask you just see if you could think of anything."

"It's no secret that Yuki likes Hizuki," Hiyori stated calmly. She leaned against the counter, her arms folded over her chest as a small smile crossed her features. "He's liked her for a while now. It's why he puts up with her and her bullying. I want to beat her into a pulp every time she starts picking on him, but I stay out of it since he asked me to. Mom has no idea about it though. He wants to keep her out of it as much a possible. Mom can get… a little scary when she's in defensive momma bear mode."

"I think all mothers are like that, Hiyori," Yami laughed, peeking into the living room where all the children were still sleeping. "I'm sure you'll find that out when you have children of your own further down the road. You know, after you finish school and get into a great career. I don't think your mother would appreciate being a grandmother so young."

Hiyori laughed, shaking her head. He was crazy if he thought she was going to be popping any babies out any time soon. "Yeah, no kids for my any time soon. It's Yuki we have to worry about. He's the one that's in love right now. Not me."

"I'll be having a talk with him about the birds and the bees," Yami joked, his cheek resting against his fist. "So, about your brother and his little problem though? Do you have any ideas on how to help him, Hiyori?'

"Not a one," Hiyori answered. She turned to check the pizzas that were baking in the oven. They were almost done. "Honestly, it's up to him to figure it out, Yami. There's nothing that we can do to change it. Can we give him advice? Yeah, we can give him advice until we're blue in the face. But it's up to him to actually take that advice and do something with it. We can't force him."

"You're right," Yami sighed, his attention returning to the younger Mutou twin. "Still doesn't mean I can't try to help him. Just don't tell him that I said anything about it to you. I promised I'd keep quiet about the whole thing when I figured it out yesterday."

"Your secret's safe with me, Yami," Hiyori promised before she returned her attention to the stove; the timer that had been set while they were talking going off to alert her of the pizzas being done.


Only one more chapter and we're done with this lil baby. Reviews are love.