Good day to you all. I hope that you will enjoy today's update. I apologize in advance for the shortness and any errors you will see. Thank you for your time and please enjoy.
Previously on My Little Family:
It was Tsuna's turn to sigh in misery. Not only does he have to worry about Matthew's well-being, he has to worry about not failing in his performance. To think his luck couldn't get any worse. Then again, he doesn't want to jinx himself so early during the day. His chocolate brown eyes wandered behind him, taking a quick glance at the baseball fanatic. Their eyes eventually met. The brunet was the one that ended it and quickly looked forward in front of the class. His cheeks were red and burning. In the play, Yamamoto was playing as Tsuna's lover. The brunet dropped his head on his desk. This must be some ironic joke someone is pulling on him. Either way, it's not funny.
Dino rushed into Matthew's room, breathing harshly and cheeks redden. The baby boy resting on his bed merely blinked at the sight of the blond. The entire time he was away, Matthew remained quiet as he was waiting. He thought the stranger was bringing Yamamoto and Tsuna to him. Apparently, he was wrong. Tears forming and ready to fall, Matthew puffed out his cheek from frustration. He wanted to be with Yamamoto and Tsuna. Not with this stranger that came out of nowhere. Dino quickly regain his composure when he caught sight of the baby. He ran over to the bed and held up a picture frame above Matthew's face. The baby boy stopped what he was doing and looked at it. It was a picture of his precious Tsuna. He smiled and giggled.
"I'm going to grow wrinkles by the end of this year."
Chapter 7: Just the Beginning
Yamamoto and Dino were sitting in the living room, drinking some tea. After coming home, the two teenagers found the blond on the floor with Matthew hitting him with the picture frame. The sight of them caused the baby boy to stop and coo at them. Soon after, Tsuna took him for a quick nap. Dino slumped on the table with his drink at his side. He was beyond tired. All day he was dealing with an overemotional child. One minute Matthew is happy and the next he's throwing a tantrum. The likeliness of him being able to hear anything below a scream is high. Yamamoto smiled sheepishly at the sight of Dino. He cleared his throat with a cough.
"I can't believe that you had to deal with that for two days. How could you two handle that?" Dino muttered.
"Matthew wasn't really… emotional when he met us."
"Wait, does that mean he hates me?"
"I'm not really sure. Maybe he needs to get used to you."
Dino muttered under his breath that he slightly doubts it. First, the baby ignores him. Then, he cries his heart out like a wild animal to its parents. Yet, one glance on the spot, Matthew stopped his crying when he saw the two students coming into the living room. He held out his hands, clenching and unclenching. It was a sight to see. A famous Mafia boss is at the very mercy of a child. If his family gets their hands on this, who knows how long they'll use it as a joke. Yamamoto tries to comfort the sulking blond. During that time, Tsuna entered the room and sat next to his Rain guardian, tired. Matthew was being stubborn when he tried to get him to sleep. But, in the end, the baby boy was asleep.
"So Dino-san… How was your first day with Matthew?" Tsuna asked.
"Where do I begin? Oh… He hates me!" Dino cried out.
"That's not true. Once he gets used to you, you'll get along perfectly."
"I won't hold my breath for that…"
Tsuna smiled sheepishly at the blond bronco's actions. He and Yamamoto later excused themselves since they needed to practice for the play. Dino perked up at the information. He asked what it was when he caught the brunet by his wrist. Tsuna said it was Romeo and Juliet with displeasure. That's when the blond instantly stood up and recalls information he had on the tragic play. Taking place in Italy, lovers forming a strong bond called love that was forbidden. Dino placed one hand on his chest while the other upward. Tsuna and Yamamoto stood there watching their friend trying to reenact the play from what he could remember.
"Can I go forward when my heart is here? Turn back, dull earth, and find thy centre out."
"You're really into it." Tsuna said.
"Of course I am! The love between them is amazing. So, what role are you guys playing?"
"Well… I'm playing as Juliet. Yamamoto is Romeo."
Dino just stood there, staring blankly at the brunet. There was that awkward silence. The grip on Tsuna's wrist loosened to the point it was not there anymore. More silence after that. Dino, finally recompose himself, walked to the kitchen to prepare milk for Matthew. The two students watched for a short period of time till they shrugged their shoulders and left. Pouring in the formula, the blond bronco slowly slid down to the floor. His lips held back his laughter, blush brightly forming on his cheeks. If only Reborn had taken some part in that. He would, wouldn't he? His shoulders shook from the anticipation. The idea of his precious younger brother in a dress is a sight to see.
'This would be great blackmail for Reborn to use.' He thought.
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"S-So… Our teacher said we have to be… friendly with each other. So we could do better in the play." Tsuna mumbled.
"I guess so. But what should we do specifically?" Yamamoto asked.
"I-I don't know…"
Tsuna and Yamamoto were in their shared bedroom. The brunet was sitting on the bed with his school uniform on. Yamamoto was loosening his tie as he was approaching his friend. The scene itself appeared like his Rain guardian was trying to tempt him. A light blushed formed on Tsuna's cheeks when Yamamoto sat next to him on the bed and sighed. He could feel his body becoming warmer than it should be. The brunet scooched further away. This was getting awkward. How is this not weird at all? He's alone with his friend in a bedroom. And they need to be 'friendly' with each other under their teacher's orders. Tsuna silently gulped. He didn't even notice Yamamoto leaning near him.
"Tsuna, are you feeling okay?" Yamamoto asked.
"Ah… Yeah, sure I am! Why wouldn't I be?" Tsuna smiled awkwardly.
"You look a bit tense. Are you tired?"
"N-No… I'm just… nervous about the play and such."
Yamamoto settled one of his hands on Tsuna's forehead. He was making sure that his friend wasn't running a cold and lying about it. He smiled after the results. The brunet merely looked down, allowing his bangs to cover his eyes, and blush more. Yamamoto wanted to lean closer but something stopped him. The sound of a baby crying reached their ears. Tsuna was the first one to stand up. Yamamoto followed right after. Quick on to his feet, the brunet told the Rain guardian to remain in the room while he deals with the baby. Hesitant, the taller male agreed nevertheless. The brunet quickly smiled at him and ran out of the room to Matthew's bedroom. Dino was already there when he opened the door. The baby cried in the blond bronco's arms till he saw him.
"Tsuna, I just gave him his milk. But I sort of woke him up by accident." Dino said.
"Don't worry Dino-san. I'll handle him right now. You can relax today."
"Are you sure? You're busy practicing with Yamamoto for the play right?"
"We don't have the script right now. We're just reenacting what we know. For now, Yamamoto and I will handle Matthew."
Dino nods as he hands over Matthew to Tsuna. The baby smiled when he was being embraced by the person he wanted to be with. The blond merely dropped his head when he realized he was once again rejected by the baby. The brunet smiled back as he left the room and brought him to his. Yamamoto instantly stood up from the bed and approached them. Matthew, trying his best, reached out to the Rain guardian with one of his hands. Yamamoto took hold of it and smiled down at the innocent child. Matthew giggled cheerfully now that he has the two people that he wants to be with near him. Dino, standing afar, watched the three of them. Odd enough, they looked like a real happy family.
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"So, which of us are 'Papa' and 'Mama'?" Yamamoto asked.
"What are you talking about Yamamoto?" Tsuna asked.
"Well, since we're playing as Matthew's parents, it's natural to be called as one."
"And you want us to pick who's going to be the mama and papa?"
Yamamoto nodded his head. The three of them were sitting in the middle of the bed. Tsuna and Yamamoto were across from each other while Matthew was in the middle. The brunet allowed the baby rest on his stomach, using his hands to play with his little arm. Matthew, not paying any slight attention, cooed and smiled all around while his current 'parents' are talking among themselves. Without any further notice, Yamamoto decided on who's going to be the papa and mama. Tsuna was going to be papa while he was going to be mama. The brunet expressed his disapproval by having the corner of his lips twitch awkwardly. Matthew caught on what was going on and frowned too. He didn't like that arrangement.
"That… doesn't sound right…" Tsuna said.
"Really…? I thought it was good. Then, do you want to be the mama?"
"That doesn't sound right either."
The only one that approved Tsuna being mama and Yamamoto as papa was Matthew. His light brown eyes widen, sparkling with joy. A smile came across his face as he cooed with the idea. And his little hands kept swinging the brunet's energetically. Without any further ado, the younger male was mama and his Rain guardian took the role of papa. Much to Tsuna's discomfort… They were officially a family, for now. Yamamoto, overjoyed, picked up Matthew and settled him in his arms. He gently ruffles the baby's black hair. Tsuna watched the scene in front of him. If it wasn't for his young age, Yamamoto would have made a great parent. But that's as long as he doesn't touch a baseball.
"Papa and mama love Matthew. I hope we can get along till your real parents come." Yamamoto smiled.
"Yeah… But for the time being, let's enjoy ourselves."
"This feels like we're playing house. How nostalgic…!"
'I love papa Yamamoto and mama Tsuna too! We're a big family!' Matthew thought happily.
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Well that's it for this update. Thank you for your time. I have an announcement to make. Unfortunately, until further notice, my on-going stories are going to be under hiatus. This does not mean I will stop writing. It's just that I won't be able to update for a while. I have about three to two months left of school and I really need to study and focus. I hope you guys will be okay with it for now. As for I'm Just A Weapon, that will be on the crossover section. I hope you guys will continue reading it. That's it from me. Until the next update, have a nice day.
