"What are you guys going to do while I'm gone?" I asked Kageyama. He is currently sitting in the living with Jeno.
"We're probably going to go shopping for some school supplies and go past the park," explained Kageyama.
"Really!" exclaimed Jeno turning around. "Is Taeyeon coming?"
"We shall see," smiled Kageyama. "Let me walk you to the door."
"Alright," I replied making sure I have my wallet and phone. "Mark, can I get a hug?" Jeno runs over and gives me a tight hug. He goes to sit back down in front of the TV with his toys. I walk to the front door when I feel Kageyama grab my hand. I turn around and I'm greeted with his lips. I sigh into the kiss before smiling. "I will only be gone for a couple of hours."
"I know," he replied. "Make sure you don't drink too much."
"I won't, I promise," I smile. "Take pictures for me of Mark in the park today."
"Don't you have enough pictures," laughed Kageyama. "You're acting as if we're keeping him." I feel my face get serious because I do want to keep Jeno. I have not discussed this with Kageyama as of yet.
"Um hm," I replied. "I will bring you guys something back."
"Alright tell Kenma I said hello," he says. I give him one more hug and a kiss on the cheek before heading out of the door into the garage. I get into my tiny car pulling out and heading towards the restaurant Kenma and I are meeting up at. We have fallen off our Sunday bunches because I have been busy. You think having a 7-year-old would mean less work, that is not the case at all.
Jeno has really bad night terrors. I was so worried so I went on a search for him to see a therapist. He has only been going for 2 weeks and I can already see some changes in his behavior. We have a group session coming up which Kageyama is not happy about. He is so concerned with speaking to the doctor. I keep telling him this is for Jeno that doctor is not thinking about us like that. We let him sleep in our bed a few times but I don't want it to be a habit.
I pull up to the restaurant Kenma decided on. We're eating at a sushi house today. Apparently, the sushi is a bit pricey but worth the money spent. I walk inside looking around and I spot my blonde friend in the corner. I wave as I walk over to him passing the hostess. I sit down in the booth across from him seeing he already order sake.
"Hey Kenma," I greet.
"Shoyo or should I say Kageyama," he says. I laugh.
"You can call me Shoyo," I reply. "We're best friends."
"Would Tobio be okay with that?" he asks. I'm not sure if he serious or joking.
"He would be okay with it, seriously," I reply taking the sake and pouring myself some. "Did you order yet?"
"Of course I did," he replied. "I got what we usually get." Kenma and I tend to eat the same sushi each time. Spicy salmon, white tuna, salmon, and California rolls. "I will take it things are going great with the kid." I take a sip of sake before saying anything.
"It's hard work," I replied. "I mean don't get me wrong he is a great kid but I can tell he went through some stuff with his parents. It took me 3 weeks to get him to open up to me enough where he will give me a hug if I ask. He has been seeing a therapist for 2 weeks now." Kenma looks surprised.
"Can you do that?" he asked.
"He is in my care and it is not causing any harm to him," I replied. "We're doing a group session soon which I'm looking forward to."
"Sounds so serious," states Kenma.
"It is," I reply. "I want to adopt him but I don't know how to tell Kageyama. He was pretty firm in getting an infant."
"I'm sure he wouldn't mind," said Kenma. "From what Kuroo said he seems pretty taken by the boy."
"Kageyama has been talking to Kuroo about this?" I ask before sipping some more sake.
"Yup," he said. "Nice how he made time to call him," I smirked looking at the server walking up to the table. I open my chopsticks more than ready to eat. I grab a roll taking a bit first before addressing Kenma.
"Sorry," I replied. "I'm also getting ready for the new school year. Tobio is taking him shopping for school supplies today." Kenma nods before grabbing a piece as I do the same. "So how are things going for you?" Kenma shrugs.
"I think Tobio is rubbing off on him or something," he mutters. I can see some tint come to his cheeks. "He is being all romantic or trying to be I guess. He had flowers delivered to my job."
"He did!" I exclaimed.
"Yeah, 12 long stem roses," he replied. "He had the girls in my office swooning. It was so embarrassing."
"Don't be embarrassed," I replied. "It's just flowers, jeez."
"I know but for everyone to see," he says. "I need to keep my image up at work. Them seeing me blushing like crazy is not something I wanted them to see."
"It was one time," I replied. "I doubt it will hugely impact anything. What else has he been doing?" I watch as Kenma continues to blush.
"He wants sex more," he admits. "I mean more than usual."
"Is that bad?" I asked.
"He has been doing different stuff," he continues grabbing another piece of sushi. He sighs "It's a bit much for me the stuff we have been doing. One time he has this oral only rule." Kenma shakes his head before eating his piece he grabbed. I grab some more myself thinking about how Kuroo more than likely has been getting advice from Kageyama. Kageyama is an advocate to ensure that I'm pleased, especially now. It's like he is afraid I will leave him or something. That doesn't mean that he doesn't love me, it's hard to explain. I look at Kenma drinking some sake remembering Kuroo wants to propose.
"So are you ready to tie the knot?" I asked. Kenma looks at me as he starts to choke on the sake. "Sorry! I didn't know you would react this way." Kenma coughs a little bit before he rubs his eyes.
"You know how I feel about that," he states.
"I know but I mean you love him don't you?"
"I do," he states flatly.
"Why not marry him?" I ask. "He loves you, look at what he is doing to make you happy. I think everything he is doing is sweet."
"What if he stops?" asked Kenma looking at me. I can see he is very emotional at the moment as panic, fear, and sadness enters his eyes.
"What do you mean?" I ask.
"What if he is just doing this to impress me or keep me tame," he says. "He could you know stray once we get married."
"Kuroo loves you!" I exclaim. "He is not going to stray! You're not only his best friend but you're his best mate." Kenma actually smiles.
"Is that how you feel about us?"
"Yes and I'm sure Kuroo feels the same way," I replied. "Everything he is doing is because he loves you." Kenma nods before grabbing another piece. I get why he is afraid because Kuroo has cheated on Kenma, he doesn't even flirt with guys or girls. He pretty much stays to himself unless he has to talk to other people. He is not upset about it all. He is fine with the circle of friends he has that he doesn't feel the need to get to know new people. I feel my phone buzz and I see Kageyama sent me a picture of Jeno hitting a volleyball. My heart immediately starts swelling. "Kenma look!" I shove my phone in his face.
"Oh god, you guys are drilling it into him already." he drones.
"Oh please," I reply looking at the other picture of Jeno. Soon a video comes through and I couldn't help but press play.
"It's rolling," said Kageyama. "Go ahead." Jeno looks at the camera smiling.
"Shoyo, can please teach me to fly?" he asked looking at the camera. "I want to fly too!' Jeno starts jumping up and down. "I can do better!" Kageyama laughs before cutting the video. He wants to play volleyball and he wants me to teach him! I look up to see Kenma handing me some tissues, I realized then I started crying. "Oh, thanks."
"You need to tell Kageyama you want to adopt him," replied Kenma. "It's obvious you both love and care about him." I nod yes knowing what I need to do. Jeno is our son, it's time we make it official. I finish up my lunch with Kenma and we go our separate ways. I head home wondering if my boys are back yet and they are not. If he is in fact interested in playing volleyball they're probably still playing. I pull into the garage and see that Kageyama is indeed still out. I whip my phone out calling our agent. I leave her a message to call me back as soon as possible.
I decide to get something together for Jeno and Kageyama. I walk over and see what it is that I have taken down. We have some chicken already marinating as well as some beef. I decide to go with the beef not wanting it to spoil. I look at it deciding to pan sear the meat. I get out everything I need and get to cooking. The food is halfway done when I hear my phone ring. I run over grabbing if off the island.
"Hello," I greet.
"Hi Kageyama," she greets. "You gave me a call? Is everything okay?"
"Everything is great," I replied. "I wanted to know would Tobio and I be able to adopt Mark?"
"You want to adopt him?" she asked.
"Yes," I reply although I haven't spoken to Kageyama yet.
"That's great!" she exclaimed. "I can certainly get started on the paperwork."
"We still want to adopt an infant," I replied.
"I understand," she replied. "I know the caseworker will be coming by to see how Jeno is doing sometime in the upcoming week. How does he feel about you all adopting him?"
"We haven't told him yet," I replied. "It's a lot for a 7-year-old to take in."
"I bet," she replied. "I will gather the paperwork and will fax it over."
"Thank you," I replied ending the call. I become a little nervous. I know Kageyama will have no problem with us taking Jeno on as our son but I still feel slightly guilty not talking to him about it first. I can hear them coming through the garage as I finished cooking our veggies. Jeno is running over to me.
"Hey, you know you're suppose to walk in the house!" exclaims Kageyama coming into view. Jeno runs up hugging me. He is slightly damp from playing in the park.
"Hey there," I tell him rubbing his back.
"We had so much fun today!" he exclaimed. "I can hit the ball!"
"That's a great start," I replied looking at him smiling. "What made you want to play?"
"The pictures," he replied.
"Pictures?" I question. Jeno runs into the living room coming back with a photo album. He shows me the book that has pictures of Kageyama and I from high school playing with our teammates and friends. He turns to the one advertisement poster that Yachi had put in stores for us to get money to go and train. I was the star attraction as the upcoming small giant.
"I want to look like this!" he exclaimed.
"You certainly can," I replied. "That means you will have to eat all your vegetables with no complaining from now on."
"Yuck," he says sticking his tongue out.
"Go take a bath," I tell him. "I have something ready for you guys to eat. I know you're hungry."
"You bet!" he exclaims running but saw Kageyama giving him a look that he starts to walk. I start to fix Kageyama a plate. I look at him because I can tell he is staring.
"What?" I asked
"Nothing," he replied walking closer. "Can't I stare at my husband." I chuckle sitting his plate on the small breakfast table we had to purchase. We usually ate at the island or in the living room. Kageyama grabs my hand as he did earlier pulling me in for a kiss. I slide my tongue into his mouth reminding myself not to get carried away.
"How is he?" I asked pulling away.
"He's got potential," replied Kageyama sitting down. "It's pretty cute how he wants to be just like us."
"Kids do look up to their parents after all," I say without thinking.
"Parents huh," says Kageyama. "Are you trying to tell me something?" He takes a bit of his meal as I grab him some cold water to drink. I sit down next to him at the table looking at him.
"I want us to keep Jeno," I say not shying away. Kageyama smiles.
"Are you ready for that?" he asked. "Are you ready to have two kids?"
"No, but I feel like he is ours already," I replied. "I told our agent already and she is sending papers over."
"How did you know I would agree to this?" asked Kageyama. I pick up my phone showing him the video and pictures he sent me.
"You love him just as much as I do," I reply. "He is our son, he is a Kageyama." Kageyama nods yes.
"How will we tell him?" he asked.
"I'm not sure," I replied. "Let's wait to see how therapy goes."
"Good idea," said Kageyama. "How was your time with Kenma today?"
"The same as always," I replied. I decide to keep how Kenma feels about marriage to myself. "Kuroo is being super romantic in public so he is adjusting to that." Kageyama laughs.
"I did not think he was taking my advice," he says before taking a bit. "I mean most of that stuff I did when we first started dating after Iwaizumi…"
"And after we got engaged!" I remind him. I stand up. "I'm going to check on Jeno."
"Okay," he replied. "I'm getting seconds by the way."
"Save some for Jeno!" I reply before walking off. I get to the bathroom door knocking on it lightly. "Mark are you okay?" I can hear splashing.
"Yeah," he says through the door.
"Do you have your action figure in there?" I asked. The splashing stops and everything goes quiet. "Mark?"
"Yes," he says flatly.
"It's okay if you have your toy," I reply. "I just want to make sure your food doesn't get cold."
"Okay," he says.
"I'll be back in 15 minutes," I tell him before walking away. I head back downstairs and see Kageyama has already refilled his plate. We go back to discussing how soon Jeno will be our son.
