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A/N:Thank you for the reviews, I'm so happy that I got eight reviews for the last chapter which is why I feel guilty for not posting sooner. I been busy writing papers for my classes and I rewrote whole chapter because I didn't like it the first time I wrote it. Anyway, I'm going to shut up now, so you can read lol
Chapter 7
Finally, after a weeklong trip Haru was happy to be home. Don't get her wrong she had an awesome time at Mt. Shisho with all her friends, but she missed her having her own room and bathroom. However something good did come out of the trip, she was able to see a whole new side of Ichigo, Uryu and Chad.
It seems that someone thought it would be hilarious to steal the boy's clothes while they were soaking in the hot springs behind the hotel. The boys ended up running through the hotel in nothing but tiny white towels that barely left anything to the imagination. She also took this time during the trip to think about her and Ryuuken's relationship.
Right before she went on the trip Ryuuken took her out on a date. During their date they discussed their relationship. He told her that she need to cool it with her sexual advances even though he appreciate them and said that they would further their relationship when the time was right and that she shouldn't feel the need to rush. Haru was a little hurt by this. She wasn't trying to get into his pants just to have sex, she wanted to show him that she wasn't a kid since he did treat her like one sometimes despite the fact that he claims that he doesn't.
And to prove her point before she got out of his car, he gave her the whole "Don't talk to strangers or wonder off by yourself" speech.
When she pointed this out to him, he simply said "I'm only telling you this to remind you that you need to be careful. Human aren't the only predators you need to watch out for. Hollows also prey on humans as well. You should know this better than anyone else."
After a long day at school Haru was now filing paper in Ryuuken's office.
"Hey, Ryuuken do you mind if I leave early today?" Haru asked, looking up at him.
"Why?" He responded, not bothering to look up from his work.
"My parents are coming in tonight and my aunt wants me to go with her to meet them at the airport."
This caught his attention. He removed his eyes from his work and looked at Haru.
"I see, we leave in a little."
"Thanks."
Haru was really happy that her parents decided to come and visit her for a week. She really missed them.
"Haru, I would like to meet your parents." Ryuuken stated. He noticed that Haru tensed up at his words.
"Unless that's a problem? Is it?" He questioned, raising an eyebrow at her.
Ryuuken knew that he had to meet her parent eventually. Besides it seem like the responsible thing to do since Haru and him had such a unique relationship.
Yes, their relationship was unique, but they weren't the only people in the world who had such a relationship.
"N-No, of course not."
"Have you told them about us yet?" He asked seriously.
"Kind of."
"Meaning?"
"I told them that I had a boyfriend and that's it." She replied sheepishly. It wasn't that she was embarrassed of her relationship with Ryuuken. She was afraid that her parents would unfairly judge him.
"Well, I expect you to set up a meeting between us and your parents. The sooner the better." He said coldly before he returned to his work.
I suppose I can't be upset with her. I haven't even told Uryu yet.
"Will do." She said, feeling a little guilty that she might have hurt his feelings. She hoped that Ryuuken didn't think that she was a ashamed of him or anything.
Ryuuken and my parents. I hope everything go smoothly. She thought, sighing.
Haru thought she was going to vomit as she answered the door to let Ryuuken into her aunt's house. The meeting between Ryuuken and her parents was set up just like he asked.
After she meet her parents at the airport on the car ride home, she asked if she could invite her boyfriend over for dinner Friday evening, so they could meet him. Of course her parents happily agreed. Well, it was Friday night and Ryuuken was right outside the door. She was so worried that her parents were going to freak out when they saw Ryuuken.
Taking one last deep breathe she answered the door.
"Hey." She said with a smile. Ryuuken noticed that Haru wasn't looking so good.
"Are you okay?" He asked, placing a hand on her forehand to see if she had a fever.
"I'm fine. Please, come in." She said, moving out of his way. I can't believe he's not nervous. Just look at him, he doesn't look the least bit worried.
"Relax, everything will be fine." He stated, grabbing her hand. She so nervous. It's kind of cute.
Haru nodded her head before she guided him to the dining room.
"Everyone this is my boyfriend, Ryuuken Ishida." Haru stated as confidently as she could.
Her aunt and her boyfriend were unfazed by her announcement, however both her parents stopped what they were currently doing and stared at Ryuuken.
Ryuuken was expecting this kind of reaction. He looked at both Haru's parent's who probably were two to three years older than him. Haru's mom was pretty, her eyes were the same black eyes as Haru's, but she had light brown hair that was cut into a bob. She was also shorter then Haru by a few inches.
Haru's dad was about three inches shorter then Ryuuken. He had short black hair and light brown eyes. He seemed like a placid man. Both of her parents were dress very nice. Her dad wore grey suite and her mother wore a matching blouse and skirt.
It was obvious that her parents weren't going to say, so Ryuuken decide to speak first.
"It's pleasure to meet you."
Haru's mother was the first one to recover from the shock. She thought her daughter was going to bring home a nice young boy from her school, not a grown man almost her age.
"Yes, it's nice to meet too. My name is Ai Yamada. You can just call me Ai since we the same age. " She said, laughing a little.
Real smooth mom. Haru thought, wanting to cry.
Ai nudged her husband in the side when he didn't say anything after her.
"Excuse me, where are my manners? My name is Koji Yamada. Please, have a seat."
Ryuuken did as he was instructed with Haru following right behind him.
It got quiet as a loud buzzing noise filled the dining room.
"Excuse me, dinner seems to be done. Honey, why don't you come and help me?" Ai said to her husband.
"Sure." He said, following her out the room.
"Looks like you scared them off." Haru's aunt stated to Ryuuken who was sitting across the table from her.
"Yui, don't harass him. I'm sure he's already uncomfortable enough." Her boyfriend said.
"I was kidding. Don't worry, Ryuuken. Her parents are really nice, but just in case things don't go so smoothly, I got your back." Yui said, winking at him.
About five minutes later, Haru's parent returned with dinner and joined everyone at the table.
Haru could sense the tension building in the room and was about to break the it, but her father beat her to the punch.
"So, Mr. Ishida what do you do for a living?"
"Please, call me Ryuuken and I'm the director of Karaka Hospital."
Haru's dad was taken back at hearing this and was actually impressed. He figured Ryuuken was some pervert working at a convenient store that somehow managed to seduce his daughter.
"Really, so that's how you guys met." Ai said, putting the pieces together. She knew that her daughter was a volunteer at the hospital.
"How old are you, exactly?" Koji asked.
"Dad, that's rude." Haru stated.
"It's fine. Thirty-six." Ryuuken replied.
"Do you know that Haru is only eighteen?" Her father asked.
"I'm fully aware of this."
"And that she's still in high school?"
"Yes."
"Brother, can we eat now? You can go back to your integration game after dinner." Yui asked. She was growing impatient and knew the food was going to go cold soon. Plus, she figured Ryuuken would like to eat before he became a dead man.
"Fine." Koji agreed.
Dinner was awkward for the most, but not as bad as Haru thought it would have been. Everyone seem to have enjoy themselves, even Ryuuken.
After dinner, they all went to the living room were Haru's father started his integration again.
When Haru's parents went to the kitchen to get dinner they decided to handle the situation carefully. They couldn't automatically tell Haru that she was not allowed to see this man again because they were afraid that she might just run off with him and they would never see her again. Yet, they had to express their concerns. Haru was their only child and they wanted to make sure that she was with someone who could not only take care of financially, but care for her as a person.
"May I ask why you're interested in your daughter? I mean you're successful and not bad looking for a man your age. "
"Thanks dad. I feel so special." Haru muttered.
"I didn't mean in a bad way. I'm just curious as to why he's not dating someone closer to his age." Her father replied.
"If you're worried that I make it a habit of dating young girls then you do not have to worry. To be frank, I didn't plan on falling for your daughter, let alone date her. I was actually apprehensive about starting a relationship with her, but then I decide to go for it." Ryuuken stated.
"Why did you decide to go for it? Why my daughter?"
Ryuuken knew what Koji was actually asking which was "Are you going out with my daughter just for fun?"
"There just something about her. She doesn't give up even if she not very good at whatever she's doing. She does not hesitate to help others and does not reject things because it seem unreal."
Haru couldn't help but to smile as he talked about her. However her smile quickly disappeared as Ryuuken continue.
"Though she can talk too much at times and is easily sidetracked. She is a bit naive sometimes too. And has a hard time following instructions. And-"
"We get the point." Haru stated.
Ryuuken smirked as he continued
"Despite these things. I wouldn't want Haru any other way. She puts others before herself and has no problem expressing her feelings or saying sorry. But what really caught my eye was her smile. Her smile is always warm and caring which is why I want it for myself. Does this answer your question?"
He really did not want to admit all this in front of everyone. Normally, he would never admit his feelings so openly, but when it came to Haru, he found himself doing stuff that he would never do. He wondered if what he said came out a bit cheesy.
"That was so cute. Why don't you say romantic stuff like to me?" Haru's aunt asked her boyfriend.
"Yeah. You don't say stuff like either." Ai said to her husband.
Koji cleared his throat, shutting up his wife and sister. He knew that his wife was going to bring this up later and detested Ryuuken for this.
"Anyway, have you ever been married?"
"Yes."
Haru was hoping that her father wouldn't asked why he wasn't married anymore. She didn't want Ryuuken to bring to talk about his past if it was going to hurt him. But of course her father did ask.
"She passed away about ten years ago." Ryuuken explained.
"Oh I see, I'm for your loss. Did the two of you have any children?"
Haru was scrunch her dress in her hands. She really didn't want her parents to know about Uryu just yet.
"Yes, we had a son. His name is Uryu Ishida and he goes to the same school as Haru. In fact they're classmates." He stated, frankly.
He had nothing to feel ashamed of or hide, so he saw no harm in answering Koji's questions if it helped put the man's mind at easy. He understood where her parents were coming from since he was also a parent. Maybe not the greatest parent, but a parent none the less.
Koji's jaw dropped in shock. I have to give the man credit for being honest, but this isn't right. I mean he has a son the same age as Haru. Does he not find that weird?
"And you're okay dating someone the same age as your son?"
"I'm well aware of how odd it is, but I don't care. I'm a man who know what he wants."
"And you Haru, how do you feel about this? "
Haru looked her father in the eyes with a serious face.
"I understand that its weird, but I really like him. I like him a lot. Besides look on the bright sides. I could be dating someone that's twenty years older than me."
"Haru, you know that's only two years older than the age difference between you and him right now." Her dad pointed out.
"Oh, well whatever." Haru laughed.
"Haru, we're just concerned. I mean we don't want to see you get hurt. Dating someone his age will have certain complications. People will stare and pass judgment on you guys especially since he has a son the same age as you. Are you okay with that?" Her mother questioned.
"Of course not, I don't like it when people say mean things, but it's something I'm going to have to deal with." Haru answered
"Well Ryuuken, I'm going to be very blunt. I found your guys relationship... a bit strange. You seem like a nice guy, but I'm would rather have Haru date someone who is closer to her age-"
"But dad-"
"Haru, let him finish." Ryuuken instructed her. Haru pouted at his order.
"Like I was saying, I would rather have Haru to date someone closer to her age, but we cannot stop her from dating who she wants too. I can see that my daughter really likes which is why I decided to give you a chance. However if her grades start dropping then I will makes sure that the relationship between the two of you will end. She needs to graduate high school and go to college. And I don't want anything to get in the way of that, such as a baby. Is that clear?" Koji asked seriously, looking straight into Ryuuken's eyes.
There was no way as a father that Koji was not going to let some guy get in the way of his daughter's future. However as her father he also wanted to be her happy, so if being with Ryuuken made her happy then so be it. He was actually proud of his daughter for not hiding her relationship despite the fact that she technically didn't come clean about it at first.
Haru was stunned that her father and mother actually approve of their relationship. "I understand." Ryuuken replied. He was also quite pleased that her parents accepted their relationship though he didn't show it like Haru who was smiling like an idiot.
It had been two weeks since Haru's parents had visited her. They left to go shoot another documentary in Hawaii.
Haru was now in Ryuuken car. They just got done seeing a movie and were looking for a place to eat. Haru was happy that today was Saturday.
"Hey Ryuuken, can we get ice cream?" Haru asked, pointing at the shop up ahead.
"You haven't ate dinner yet." He replied.
"So, there's nothing wrong with eating desert before dinner."
"No." He said sternly.
"You sound like my parents. Oh I know, how about we get ice cream and then we go back to my place and I can cook you dinner. My aunt won't be home coming home tonight since she spending the night with her boyfriend." Haru suggested.
Ryuuken thought about it for a second before he gave in. Plus, he like the idea of having Haru alone with any interruptions.
When Ryuuken and Haru entered the shop, she grabbed his hand and quickly notice that she was being stared at by the six people in the shop. She could hear the two teenage girls and the two older men in the comer of the store whisper to other . The two employee just gave Haru and Ryuuken a weird look before they asked what they could get them.
Haru wasn't stupid she knew why they were staring. It was quite obvious that Ryuuken was much older than her. She was embarrassed, but then she wasn't. This was something that she was going to have to deal with if she was going to be in a relationship with Ryuuken. Besides Ryuuken was a nice piece of eye candy, so why should she be embarrassed?
Ryuuken didn't pay too much to the stares and snickers though he was worried that it was going to hurt Haru.
"I would like two scoops of chocolate ice cream in a cone." Haru answered the man.
"I'll take the same." Ryuuken replied.
"Here you go. That will be six dollars." The employee said, handing them their cones.
"I got it." Haru said, reaching into her purse, but Ryuuken stopped her.
She sighed knowing there would be no point in arguing with him. One of these days she was going to pay for them rather he liked it or not.
As Ryuuken paid the man, Haru over heard the two teenage girl's conversation.
"I wonder how old he is?"
"He's probably thirty."
"And the girl?"
"She's looks like she's sixteen."
"What a pedophile. Is that guy so lonely that he has to date a kid?"
Ryuuken could also hear the two girls conversation and felt Haru's hand tighten around his when they said the word kid. He had the feeling that things would get ugly if they didn't leave soon. As Haru was being dragged out of the shop, she yelled at those two girls.
"He's not a pedophile and I'm not a kid! You idiots!"
Once they were a inside his car, Ryuuken finally spoke.
"You didn't have to defend me." He stated, indifferently. Despite the fact that he was actually happy that she did.
"I know, but it just makes me angry when people call me a kid." Haru said before she licked her ice cream.
"That's because you are one in some ways." He replied, causing Haru to frown.
"I thought you said I wasn't a kid or maybe you really are a pedophile."
"I know what I said. Technically, you're not a kid because of your age, but you are very young and naive of the world. Plus, have still have a kid's spirit." He pointed out.
"And if I don't lose my kid spirit by the time I reach your age then does that still make me a child?"
"No, it's mean that you're just a kid at heart." Ryuuken said, ruffling her hair before he started the car.
"Also, I'm not naive of the world." She huffed.
"Have you ever lived on your own? Had to get a job and work for your money? Pay a car bill or any type of bill for that matter? Be responsible for someone other than yourself?"
"No."
"My point exactly."
Haru hated to admit that Ryuuken was right. No matter how mature she behaved it was never enough to catch up with Ryuuken. Compared to him she was just a kid and it really pissed her off because it wasn't her fault that she was only eighteen and he was thirty-six.
"So, what are you going to make me?" He asked, changing the subject.
He knew Haru hated being called a kid, but that what's she was in a way.
She lacked life experiences and was full of youth, so compared to him, she was a kid.
"You're just going to have to wait until we get home." She replied, grinning.
"Hey, does it bother you when I hold your hand in public? I mean we didn't get as many stares when we went to the movies since we weren't holding hands." Haru asked.
"It does not bother me. You may my hold my hand whenever you like." He stated, keeping his eyes on the road.
Haru just smiled at his comment.
They finally reached Haru's house.
"Make yourself at home." Haru said as she walked into the kitchen. Ryuuken took a seat on the couch. He found it odd how relaxed felt and closed his eyes. Usually, he would still be at work right now, but he made sure he finish everything that needed to be done today early, so he could spend time with Haru. Last night, he didn't leave work until ten and didn't go to bed until one and then woke up at five to get ready for work.
Whatever she making smell wonderful. I'm so glad she knows how to cook....
"Ryuuken."
"Ryuuken, wake up." Haru said, standing in front of him as she shook him by his shoulders.
Instinctively, Ryuuken grabbed Haru by her wrists and study his surroundings.
"I'm glad that you're awake, but do you mind letting me go? Dinner's done." She asked, trying to free herself.
Ryuken didn't say anything as he pulled Haru onto the couch, so she was now laying underneath him.
"Ryuuken, what are you do-doing?" She squeaked when she felt his lips on her neck.
"You shouldn't have woke me. I'm not the nice person when I wake up." He stated against her skin.
Haru blushed and did her best to remain unfazed by his actions. She tried to push him off of her, but it was unless.
"Well, dinner's done. It's going to get cold if you wait any longer." She said, hoping that would get him off of her.
"Weren't you the one who said it's okay to eat dessert before dinner." He stated before he captured her mouth.
The way Ryuuken made her body feel she couldn't resist him any longer and melted into the kiss. She opened her mouth a little letting Ryuuken's tongue explore her mouth.
Ryuuken smirked into the kiss when he noticed that she relaxed and slide his right hand under her shirt, moving his hand up and down her side while his other hand moved to the back of her head to deepen the kiss.
As things started to heat up between them, Haru already had Ryuuken's tie off and was working on unbuttoning his shirt as their tongues rub against each other.
She's so impatient. She's already trying to get me naked. He thought smirking mentally as he removed his handed from under her shirt. He ran his hand up her thigh under skirt and groped her butt.
Haru jumped a little at his touch, but focused on removing his shirt. Once his shirt was off, Haru gazed upon his hard muscular chest.
I need to make sure that I don't get too caught up in the moment. Ryuuken thought as he bought his other hand under her shirt and started to head for her chest.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
"Ryuuken, that's my cell phone." Haru said, pulling away from his mouth causing his hand to stop a centimeter from her left breast. She could hear her phone vibrate on the dining table as she felt Ryuuken's hands leave her body.
"Ignored it." He stated as he sat up and started to unbutton her blouse.
Buzz! Buzz!
"But it could be my aunt." Haru replied, stopping Ryuuken's hand from undoing anymore buttons. She really didn't want to stop Ryuuken, but if there was the possibility that it was her aunt calling to tell her she coming home for the night then there was no way she was going to risk getting caught in such an imitate position with Ryuuken.
"Fine." He said irritably, getting off her. There was no way he could tell her no when she made that pouting face at him. Haru sat up and headed for her phone, completely oblivious to the hand reaching for her shirt.
Rip!
Haru turned around at Ryuuken in shock. "What was that?!" She asked him, trying to cover her up chest.
"It's only fair." He replied, throwing her shirt with his.
"That shirt cost money, you know. Just wait till I get back." She threaten. She really didn't care that her shirtless since she had on a bra. However did he really have to rip it off her body.
"Whatever. I'll just buy you another. " He replied.
"That's not the point!" She yelled, picking up her phone.
Uryu called! Why?! She thought, calling him back.
"Hey you called" She calmly said when he answered his phone.
"Yeah. I was wondering if I could stop by and borrow your notes for math?" He asked.
"Huh.."
"Unless that's a problem. Are you busy?"
Yes! "Not really."
"Okay, I'll be right over. I'm about ten minutes away."
"Okay, see ya." She said before she closed her phone.
Haru was trying her best not to freak out that she failed to notice Ryuuken behind her.
"Who was that?" He asked, bringing her out of her thoughts.
"It was Uryu!" She yelled, panicking.
"What did he want?"
Ryuuken wonder if his son really enjoyed irritating him.
"He's coming over in ten minutes! You need to leave!" Haru replied, trying to shove Ryuuken in the direction of the front door. She knew Uryu wasn't very fond of his father and was suspicious of her relationship with Ryuuken. If Uryu were to find his father in her house, shirtless then Uryu would try and kill his dad.
"Why didn't you tell him not to come over?"
"Because I'm not that mean."
There was no way she could tell Uryu no. She felt bad enough that she had to lie to him about his dad which is why she couldn't tell him not to come over and borrow her notes.
"Why aren't you leaving?!" She asked as she gave up on trying to push him out the door since he wasn't moving an inch.
"Don't worry, I'm leaving. However I need my clothes." He answered callously, heading for his shirt and tie. It really pissed him off that he couldn't spend time with Haru especially when he made sure that he finish his work early. He was upset at her for letting Uryu come over. It was like she was putting his son before him. He was also pissed off at his son for wanting to come over. It's his son own fault that he that he wasn't in class. Maybe if his son stopped playing Quincy and focused on school then there would be no need for him to borrow Haru's notes.
Once his shirt was on, he ordered Haru she need to get her shirt on.
"I would, but somebody decide to tear it off me." she replied, holding it up. All the buttons had popped off.
"Well, go put on another one. I'm not leaving until you're properly dressed." He stated, pushing his glasses up.
"Fine." She replied before she headed for her room.
About three minutes later she return in a pair of shorts and a t-shirt.
"Better?" She asked, walking up to him.
"It will do. I'll see you later." He stated unemotionally.
"Bye." She called out to him, watching him close the front door behind him. She knew Ryuuken was irritated and she really couldn't blame him. I wonder if I did the right thing in letting Uryu come over. I guess it's doesn't matter now.
About ten minutes after Ryuuken left, Uryu arrived.
"Follow me. The notebook is in my room." She said, waving for him to follow her.
As she led them to her room they walked by the dining room and Uryu noticed that there were two plates set at the table with food.
"Are you expecting someone?" He asked as they entered her room.
"Just you." She said, going through her backpack to find her math notebook.
"I found it! Here you go." She said, handing Uryu the notebook.
"So what were you doing before I got here?"
Your dad. "Nothing really. I was just about to eat dinner."
Uryu observed how Haru tensed up at his question which made him think that she was hiding something.
"By yourself?"
"Yeah.."
"Then why were there two plates on the table instead of one?"Uryu asked, raising an eyebrow.
What is he, Detective Conan?
"I just figured that you would like to join me. So, do you?" Haru replied. Sometimes it surprised her how well she could come up with these lies on the spot. She didn't know if she should be impressed with herself or feel guilty.
"I don't want to impose on you." He said, pushing up his glasses.
"Nonsense."
It's the least I could do for lying to you even though the meal was for Ryuuken, but at least this way the food won't go to waste.
"Are you sure?"
"Yup. Come on." Haru said, pulling Uryu by his hand.
"You're home rather early." Uryu stated to his father as he entered the kitchen.
"I finished my work early." His father replied icily, rising off his plate. Ryuuken was rather angry that he didn't get a chance to try Haru's cooking and was stuck making his own dinner.
Uryu watched his father turn off the faucet and head for the other exit in the kitchen.
"You know Haru is a very good cook. You should ask her to make you something sometime." Uryu stated smugly. He knew if he could any reaction out of Ryuuken besides his normal bitter responses then his suspicions would be confirm.
Ryuuken stopped and turned to his son.
"I could care less." He said coldly before he left his son alone.
We see how long you can go without caring. Uryu thought, smirking. He had come up with a plan on the way home to find out the truth about Haru and Ryuuken. There was no way he was going to stand by and let his father hurt one of his friends.
Once Ryuuken was in his bedroom he rested his back against his door. He clenched his fist tight, trying to remain calm. He couldn't believe he was actually jealous of his son.
AN: Hoped you liked the chapter. Feel free to review and point out any mistakes.
