Ok, I know it's been a long time since I posted anything, but a lot has been happening. I graduated high school, I went on a trip to NC, the usual family drama... some odd family drama better left unsaid and... Oh yeah, I STARTED COLLEGE! Yup I'm officially a college student! I go to Shepherd University and I've been having a blast. I just finished my second week yesterday and let me just say that being a music education major is a lot more work than I originally thought, but I'm up for the challenge! I'm on campus by 7:30 AM Monday-Friday and the times I go home vary depending on the day. It's so worth it though. Hehe! Any way wish me luck peeps! Hope you like this new update, I know at least one of you will... You know who you are, (V), LOL!

The weather was perfect. The sun was out warming the November air around them as they sat in the park and watched Ryu run around with a few other kids. The silence between them was comfortable and Akihito was still trying to piece together how he felt with Asami sitting next to him.

If Akihito were to be honest, he'd admit that he wanted things to go back to the way they were before. Now that he was letting himself reminisce about the past, he couldn't help feeling regret. He wanted to talk Asami like before, snap at him like he used, live together like they had… wake up to each other like they had.

His heart ached at the thought of all the time they had lost. The holidays, birthdays, Ryu growing up… all of that had been ripped from them all because of a stupid misunderstanding. Watching Ryu now, Akihito could almost physically feel his heart cry out for his stupidity.

He had kept Asami from his son. He had every right to be frightened for their child but now that things were working out between them, they still can not turn back the clock so Asami could experience everything a father should have with their child.

Fingers sifting through his hair brought Akihito out of his sorrow for a moment to look over at the man next to him. Asami was watching him silently as he ran his fingers through Akihito's hair gently. One look in his eyes and Akihito could that Asami was reading him like the open book he was.

"You really do think too much."

"I'm not thinking too much," Akihito pouted and shook Asami hand off his head.

"Oh? The why do you look so depressed?" Akihito looked away knowing he had been caught.

"I'm not depressed, just… I just wish thing s had gone differently." Akihito's voice trailed off quietly and he heard Asami sigh beside him.

"Akihito, there is no point thinking about the past and wishing for what could have been."

"How are you not mad?!" Akihito suddenly snapped. Turning to face Asami, he could tell that his cheeks were red in anger rather than the cold as he glared at Asami. "I took Ryu from you! You missed out on so much and it's like you don't even care."

"Of course I care, Akihito. I'm not happy that I missed out on so many things, but as I said before. There's no helping what has already happened. What matters now is to make the most of the time we spend together." Akihito instantly deflated. Taking a deep breath, he sat back against the bench they were occupying and let it out in a sigh.

Reaching over, Asami wrapped his right arm around Akihito's shoulders and brought him into his side. "How long have you been stewing on this?" Akihito huffed.

"Since we talked in the hotel room." Asami silently shook his head at Akihito.

"You always did overthink things."

"I do not!" Akihito turned his head up and glared at Asami.

"Yes you do. And honestly it's nice to see that some things never change." Asami continued to keep an eye on Ryu, but he didn't have to look to know that Akihito was watching him with wide eyes. Then he felt Akihito move closer to his side and tightened his own arm around him.

Akihito's head leaning against his chest was what truly made the moment. It was like nothing was different. If Asami closed his eyes he could imagine that they were back in the penthouse eight years ago on one of their lazy days. Not that he would though. He would sooner choke himself before he let Ryu out of his line of sight.

His son really was something else. He was very independent and smart, but he still acted his age. For that he couldn't have been more grateful. At Ryu's age, Asami didn't have much. His own father had left and his mother worked three jobs to support them both. He had no one to really look up to and because of that he became ruthless and studied non-stop.

He had to grow up fast and help his mother as best as he could. The fact that Ryu was still acting as he should brought him such relief that he had never known. His son was cared for and Akihito had done a damn good job at it.

It was then that Ryu came bounding over to the two of them, all smiles and sparkly eyes. "Hey! Daddy, I'm hungry." Akihito sat up a little and reached towards the hand-held cooler they had brought with them.

"Alright, bud. Sit down and I'll get out lunch. "

"YAY!" Ryu immediately jumped up into Asami's lap and waited patiently for his lunch. They had made ham sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and mustard (Mayo for Ryu… he hates mustard). They all dug into their lunch, Ryu being mindful of crumbs falling on him and Asami.

When they were done, Ryu darted off to play with his friends while Akihito and Asami sat close and watched. Both of them were feeling a contentment that they hadn't thought they ever would feel again. Akihito could definitely agree with Asami: It is nice that some things never change.

To say that Ryu was tired by the time they had finished dinner would be an understatement. The poor kid was zonked out at the table before Akihito could even start the dishes. Asami had to carry him to his room and change him before putting him to bed. Ryu didn't even twitch the entire time and Asami made sure that he was snug under his blankets before leaving the room and headed out to the kitchen.

"In bed?" Akihito asked as he came around the corner.

"Mhm, didn't acknowledge me as I got him changed." Akihito smiled softly.

"He wore himself out today. He was so happy." Akihito continued to do the dishes and Asami sat at the table.

"I really should be heading out." Akihito turned back to Asami.

"That's right you have work. Shit, Ryu won't get to say goodbye to you."

"I'll be at the school in the morning to see Ryu off with you. That way he won't be upset about not saying goodbye." Akihito breathed a sigh of relief.

"That sounds great, I know he'll be upset. He's only known you for two days and he's already so attached to you." Akihito's relief fell and was replaced with the same guilt he felt before, though not as harsh.

"Akihito, I you're overthinking again. What did we talk about today?"

"Ok, this time I'm not overthinking anything. I know what we talked about and I know you're right, I just… can't help it. I feel so guilty for keeping you two apart. It wasn't fair to either of you." Akihito stared down at his feet and didn't acknowledge Asami as he stood from the table and walked towards him.

"Akihito look at me." Asami lifted his chin so Akihito would have no choice but to do as he said. "You're right it wasn't fair to us, but it wasn't fair to you either. Because I didn't try harder to explain that it had been a misunderstanding. Because I didn't just tell you what was going on, I lost the experience of you in my life, your pregnancy and watching our son grow." Akihito watched as Asami's eyes grow darker and self blame overtake him.

"If there is really anyone to blame, it would be me. I should've known that while I didn't want you to worry, I could have told you some things. Not everything, but enough so you would've known that everything was under control and to wait until I gave the ok. You may be stubborn and independent, but even you would've understood when to lay low. For my own stubbornness, I am truly sorry, Akihito."

Before Akihito could stop himself he'd wrapped his arms around Asami's waist and held on tight, burring his face into his chest. After a beat. Asami wrapped his own arms around Akihito's shoulders and squeezed. "I guess we're both pretty stubborn." And with that said, the two of them felt something lift from their shoulders. It was like they had been holding their breath ever since that day in the hotel room and they could finally breathe.

… Akihito was still going to kick Kirishima and Suoh's asses, but for now that could wait.

The two of them released each other at Asami's phone buzzing. Kirishima was waiting outside. Asami gathered his things together and Akihito walked him to the door. "Besides tomorrow, when will we see you again?" Asami paused with a hand on the handle.

"I was actually thinking we could make this a weekly occurrence. Working during the week and spending the weekends with you and Ryu. Would that be alright?" Akihito stood stunned for a moment before he nodded.

"Y-yeah, that's fine. I think Ryu would like that."

"Alright, then I'll see you in the morning and then this coming weekend."

"Ok, we'll see you. Tell Kirishima I said to drive safe." Asami gave an amused smirk.

"I thought you weren't very happy with him." Akihito rolled his eyes but gave an amused grin of his own.

"I'm not and he is still on my shit list with Suoh, but that doesn't mean want either of them to get hurt… unless it's by me." Asami chuckled lowly and opened the door.

"In that case I'll pass along the message. Have a good night Akihito."

"You too, Asami. See you tomorrow." Asami nodded before stepping out and closing the door behind him. Akihito stepped forward to lock the door only to find the lock already turned. Akihito couldn't help the small smile that found its way across his lips before heading back to the kitchen to get started on the dishes.

They're so cute! X3