A/N: As promised a chapter filled with Pillar pair:)


Tezuka was sitting in front of the fireplace, enjoying a rare, quiet evening. Sanada and Atobe were attending their tango class together , Fuji was visiting his family since Yuuta were finally home and Ryoma was resting in their room.

In other words it was almost boring, but Tezuka was determined to enjoy the silence.

He was reading a book on pregnancy, trying to get a feel on how it must be for Ryoma to carry, not just one, but two children inside him.

He had just turned the page when he heard the door close. Looking up from his book, Tezuka watched as the youngest of his lovers made his way toward him. The only source of light in the room came from the fire, but Tezuka could clearly see the frown on Ryoma's face as he neared.

"Whats wrong?" He asked, putting the book down.

Ryoma didn't answer at first, he just sat down on the floor by Tezuka's feet and rested his head on his legs.

"Ne buchou-" He started, and Tezuka straightened a bit. Ryoma only called him that when he was very serious, having adapted easily to just calling him Mitsu.

It seemed something heavy was weighing him down.

"Do you think I'll be a good parent?" Ryoma finished his question, and though he kept his voice straight, Tezuka still caught the insecurity and fear in his words.

A million thoughts and replies flew through his brain in a second, ways to encourage his lover. He could tell him how strong he was, how he always accomplished what he set out to do. He could tell him how, despite his apparent uncaring ways, he was fiercely protective of those he loved. He could tell him how he was able to stand his ground even in the face of all of his lovers' hell, even in the face of a determined Fuji!

He could tell him how his entire being radiated love and adoration whenever he felt the twins kick or move, or how the very fact that he hadn't complained about not playing tennis, or getting fat or anything like that, since he had first felt them, proved beyond anything, how much he was prepared to sacrifice for his children.

He could tell him that, but he didn't; because Ryoma already knew that. Therefore, there was really only one answer.

"Yes." Was all Tezuka said, and it was all he needed to say.

The frown disappeared from his lovers face, relief flooded his features, and the tense shoulders relaxed once again.

Tezuka believed in him, and so he believed in himself once again, because if there was one person Ryoma trusted it was Tezuka, even before he became his lover. He knew Tezuka wouldn't lie to him.

This wouldn't be the last time Ryoma would need confirmation; the insecurities of pregnancy had been beaten down for now, but they wouldn't stay down.

But for now the two of them enjoyed this quiet evening all to themselves, waiting together for their lovers to get home and join them.


A/N: As a reviewer kindly pointed out, this fic doesnt really have that many chapters with all five of the together, so the next chapter will be filled with OT5:) also it might get longer than the rest of the chapters as there are more people to include, so hope you don't mind^^