Chapter 10 – Baby Shopping
Mikado, Shizuo, Izaya
The pregnant teen, sat back on the sofa eating chocolate ice cream. Izaya was on his computer and Shizuo was sitting next to him. He smiled eating a mouthful of ice-cream. Shizuo had walked through door about an hour ago, with everything from his apartment and a dozen tubs of chocolate ice-cream. He had yet to say anything, but Mikado was happy he was here.
"Shizu-chan. If you've finished you can go." Izaya was playing with his knife. "Or did you plan on staying?" Mikado started shoveling the ice – cream into his mouth. Izaya had asked the ex bartender, the exact question he was thinking. Now that the question was voiced, Mikado didn't want to hear the answer. "Iz-ay-a -kun." Shizuo growled in warning. He focused an the boy beside him. "I'll stay, with you and the baby Ryuugamine."
The informant coughed. "What is it flea?" Shizuo glared at him for interrupting. "Not too smart are you Shizu-chan. This is my place. Mikado is living here. So will the baby when it's born. That doesn't include you." The ex bartender, gripped the side of the chair. "Damn it flea!" Both men stood up. "It's my child as well. So I get a say in this." If the pregnant teen wasn't on the sofa, Shizuo would have thrown it at Izaya. Mikado groaned, holding the palm to his forehead. "Mikado-kun?" Izaya moved from behind the desk. "Ah. Brain freeze." Izaya blinked. "Why were you eating so fast?" Mikado looked between him and Shizuo. "I was worried." The teen looked at both of them with teary eyes. "You two hate each other. I was worried this wouldn't work out." Izaya and Shizuo felt a small pain in their chests. Gritting their teeth they faced each other. "If it's what Mikado wants." The informant sat on the left of the sofa, cuddling the teen. Shizuo sat down on the right, holding on to Mikado's waist, careful not to touch Izaya. Mikado sighed, smiling and put the ice-cream down on the table. Taking Izaya and Shizuo's hand in his. Maybe this could work. "Shizu-chan, You're still not living here." Izaya pulled Mikado further towards him. "You can visit though."
"Mikado-kun. Are you awake?" The teen opened his eyes, looking up into Izaya's face. "Good morning." Mikado blinked. "Why are you so happy? Izaya-san." It was kinda creepy, especially waking up to it. "Today, we're going shopping for the baby." Mikado sat up and opened his mouth to reply. He pushed Izaya off him, and ran towards the toilet. Damn morning sickness.
When Mikado came back into the bedroom, The informant was laying out his clothes for him. Izaya gave him a questioning look. "Morning sickness." Izaya nodded and moved out of the way, to let the teen sit down. "Sorry Izaya-san. What were you saying earlier?" Izaya smiled. "I found a really cute shop, that sells everything a baby needs. We can go today." The informant paused. " Unless you're not up to it." Mikado shook his head. "No, I'm fine. Is Shizuo coming?" Izaya got up to leave the room. "Only to carry everything. At least the monster is good for something." The informant placed a kiss on the teen's head and left.
The citizens of Ikebukuro didn't know whether to celebrate or run screaming. Mikado was walking down the street with the Informant on one side and the ex bartender on the other. Izaya and Shizuo were together and not trying to kill themselves. Mikado huddled between the two as everyone stared at them. It was worse when he stepped into the baby store. He could imagine the rumors that would spread through the city. He felt Izaya's hand take his and lowered his head. This was so embarrassing.
The informant pulled out the list he had got from the Internet. "First thing would be the cot." He led Mikado down the number of aisles. The teen stopped staring at a plain cot, that came with the bedding. He rested his hand on the frame. "Found one." The informant pointed to a brightly blue painted one. "This one's better." Shizuo pointed to a soft pink one. "Why would the baby need that. It's clearly a boy. This one would be better."
"No it will be a girl, So this one will be better."
"What would you know. You've never had a kid." The informant glared at him.
"Neither have you flea. You think because you're an informant you know everything?" Shizuo picked up the cot. "I know more than you Shizu-chan. Actually why are you here? You don't even know Mikado's name."
"Iz -ay -"
"ENOUGH! You two are idiots" Mikado snapped at them. "I was stupid to even think this would work." Izaya and Shizuo stood dumbstuck as the pregnant teen walked away. Calling a temporary truce, they followed after Mikado.
"Hello, can I help you?" Mikado smiled at the shop assistant. "I'm looking for the basics to raise a baby. I don't know if it's a boy or girl yet." The woman nodded. "Is this for your girlfriend?" Mikado looked away. "No, they're presents for someone I know." Again the woman nodded. "Ok, follow me."
As Mikado was discussing what to buy with the shop assistant, Shizuo and Izaya caught up. "Mikado-kun."
"Ryuugamine." Both were ignored. Both men sighed and glared at each other. This is your fault. "So would that be everything I'd need?" Mikado smiled at the woman. "Yes, that should be everything. Of course as the baby gets bigger you'll need larger size clothes. But since these are gifts. You shouldn't have that problem." Izaya and Shizuo tried to focus on the conversation. "Okay, I'll take everything." The woman smiled and typed in the codes. "You get a discount when you buy these. This one is buy one get one free." She finished typing. "All together it will cost..." She turned the screen to him. Mikado sighed. I could never do this on my own. "How will you be paying?" Mikado turned to look at Shizuo and Izaya. They were quiet since he had snapped at them. "Izaya-san, Heiwajima-san?" The informant smiled and stepped forward, back to his usual business self. "I'll be paying and Shizu-chan here will be carrying everything."
"Are you still mad?" The informant walked by Mikado's side. The teen shook his head. "You two can't decide together over a cot." Mikado took a small book from his pocket and handed it to Izaya. The informant looked at the cover. Baby names. "You need us to get along?" Mikado smiled sadly. "That's not possible, right Izaya-san? Maybe this was a mistake. I should have gone back to my parents." Izaya tucked the book into his pocket. "Mikado-kun. Do you regret being with me?" The teen blushed looking at his feet. "No. I – I'm glad it was you Izaya-san."
"Shizu-chan." Izaya called behind him. The ex bartender was carrying everything they had brought. "What? Flea." Mikado and Izaya stopped, to let him catch up. Izaya grimaced and quickly touched his lips with Shizuo. "Mikado needs us to get along. Ew, that was gross." The informant. Wiped his mouth. "And you can stay at my place. If you want to." Izaya turned away from him. "Mikado-kun. Help me get rid of the monster's germs." Shizuo focused on the two in front of him. His would be family. He clenched his teeth trying to control his anger. For Ryuugamine's sake, he needed to get along with the annoying flea. "Iz-ay-a – kun. If you try that again I'll kill you."
