A/N: So who wants to see more of this little family? This might be quite a read 'cause it's a two part-er in one story. Why? I have no clue. Because I thought of a funny scene to start off with before a slightly serious one? ^^' And the first part was inspired by a Try Guys video (because I could so see Ren making the same mistake XD). So hey, you get two for one! Well, at any rate, enjoy!
Scene 2 takes places about several months (possibly a bit over a year) after Scene 1 as a heads up.
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's. That goes to the respective owner. I only own my OC(s).
Our New Lives Together:
(Scene 1)
(Ren's POV)
Since we got married, I never really thought we'd adopt any kids until a few more years in. So when we adopted Isabella, part of me was stoked and part of me was thinking, Oh God, I'm gonna screw up so badly! I just had to be glad that Yusei and I had others to lean on for information. That, and AJ has been a help whenever I can't get a babysitter right away since I got the teaching job recently.
Today, with Yusei and I both being home for the weekend, I decided we should all go out to get some fresh air. Plus, I wanted to try out the baby carrier I bought recently.
"Well, if this doesn't make me feel like a kangaroo, I don't know what will," I said, pulling it out of the box.
"You have read how to put that on, right?" he asked. He was holding little Isabella while I worked with the carrier.
"Pff, of course I have!" I pulled it out and began working with is as I talked. "Just...gotta...ah-ha! Ta-da!" I showed off my handiwork.
"Uh...pretty sure you did it wrong."
"What? I couldn't have! Where's the instructions?" I reached into the box and pulled out the papers. "Let's see..." I glared up at him once I read the instructions fully. "I hate you sometimes."
"You hate when I'm right, you mean."
"Same difference."
(Scene 2)
(Yusei's POV)
"Uggggh, I don't wanna goooo," Ren groaned.
"Come on, it can't be that bad," I replied.
"Yes it can. I always dreaded when parent-teacher conferences come up! And this is my first! Do you know how many talks I've already had with parents when they find their child failing? It wasn't fun!"
"They couldn't have all been bad."
"Yeah, well, according to the ones that did blame me, they decided because I'm not fully qualified to be a teacher because of my marriage. Like, seriously? What does my marriage life have to do with my teaching ability? I've been having a good track record so far!"
"Well, try to ignore those kinds of parents as best as possible. They're just trying to rile you up."
"They're doing a dang good job, then." I've honestly been surprised how Ren's been able to hold back on the language since we took in Isabella. Then again, he did have to watch what he said when he watched Chelsea's children. "Geez, you'd think they would take it up with someone else other than the person doing their job. I'm trying to help the kids learn, but according to them I'm not."
"Just be patient. They'll quit once they realize they're not going to get a reaction from you."
He sighed, leaning his head back onto my shoulder. "I hope you're right. Say, you sure you'll be okay alone with Isabella?"
"Ren, we've been over this. Everything will be fine. If anything comes up, you'll be the first one I call."
"Okay. I'll try to call when I'm on break...if I even get one."
"All right."
Ren grabbed his coat, gave a quick kiss, and headed out. Isabella was still napping, so that gave me some time to work on paperwork until she does wake up. I've managed to find a balance between work and helping take care of her. He still at times does most of the work, but, whenever I have time off, I take over taking care of her. I guess even after all these years he's as stubborn as ever. Not that I mind, I thought.
A bit over half an hour when I started, I heard a noise on the baby monitor on the table. "Yep, she's awake," I said, putting away the papers and getting up.
When I got into her room and turned the light on, she was laying on her stomach and trying to get up. I went over to the crib and lifted her up. "Well, good afternoon, Izzy."
"Dada, up!" she giggled. She had been repeating a few words we've been saying to her. The first time she talked, Ren's face beamed like he was a kid who went to the amusement park for his birthday. Though, it was a bit hard to tell who she meant by 'dada' since we're both technically her dads.
After I got her changed, I brought her to the living room to keep a close eye on her. Ren and I had set up a play area for her which Ren pretty much filled up with toys for her. I joked that he was going to spoil her if he got all those toys, and he replied with, "I'm not spoiling her that much." As soon as I set her down, she crawled to the toys and started playing.
I sat down on the couch. It still surprised me how we managed to handle our first child. I remember how Ren sometimes talked about it and how guilty I felt that with marrying me he wouldn't get a chance to have his own. Though, he was quick to remind me that he didn't mind adopting or fostering. "You talk like we have no option for raising kids sometimes," he had said some odd months before we got married.
Of course, when we actually took in Isabella, everyone asked to be sure that she wasn't related to us in any way. While she did look like either Ren or me could have been her actual father (as she had a bit of Ren's hair color once her hair grew in more, although it was and is still a bit early to tell, and my eye color), we both knew that she wasn't. Ren was sure that it was merely coincidence since he knew some people that looked more like they could be his sibling more than AJ did.
My thoughts were cut off when a stuffed animal hit me in my face. Isabella was giving a pout from where she sat. Where have I seen that before? I chuckled. "Okay, I give." I got up from my seat, going over to her.
(Ren's POV)
Someone end my suffering, I inwardly groaned, my face resting in my arms. Don't get me wrong, I love teaching and helping the students who are struggling with the material. It's just dealing with some of the parents that makes my job a bit more stressful. I doubt it would have mattered if I got a teaching job or just a regular part-time job. I'd still be dealing with some people who aggravate me over the fact that I'm married to another man.
I lifted my head up. I better call now that it seems that I have a break. Pulling out my cellphone, I quickly called up Yusei to check on how the place is holding up. "Hello?"
"Hey, Yusei. How are things?"
"Well, considering she almost threw a tantrum because I wasn't playing with her at the start, pretty good. What about your conference?"
"Kill me."
"Already that bad?"
"I wasn't joking that I was dreading these conferences. I would rather be fighting half the bad guys we did back during our teen years."
"Well that's saying a lot considering your first response."
"Hey, come on. You know how I was like."
"True, and apparently you were worse than that according to Eric."
"I'm sure he exaggerated a little."
"Sure he did."
A knock on the door caught my attention. "Okay, I've got to go. I'll try to call back before I go, but I make no promises."
"All right. Love you."
"Love you too, bye." We hung up and I put my phone back into my pocket. Well, get first impression. "Yes?"
(Yusei's POV)
I wiped off some of the soap bubbles that Isabella threw at me. "Really?" She gave a giggle in response. It was getting close to her bedtime, so I took her to get cleaned up and get ready for bed. Of course, I forgot the warning that Ren gave me about her throwing bubbles everywhere (and also the fact that I was there when she first started doing that).
Now I see why Ren hands her to me to get her to sleep. He's having to clean up the floor after getting her bathed, I thought as I was finishing up. Even while getting dried off and dressed, she still had energy left over.
"You're not going to go sleep easily for me, are you?" I said.
"No no," she giggled.
I checked the clock. About an hour and a half until Ren is supposed to get back. "Well, time to bring out your weakness then."
(Ren's POV)
Freedom! I thought as I pulled back up to the house. I got back a little bit later than I had thought, mostly due to having to grab a quick dinner. Yusei's probably wondering what's taking me so long. I hope he was able to handle Izzy for a night. She can be a handful even for Chelsea, and she's raised three kids. I definitely wouldn't be surprised to see him passed out on the couch.
Once getting in, I took off my coat. "Yusei, I'm back," I called, trying to be a bit quiet. It's bedtime for Isabella and heaven forbid I wake her up. I didn't get an answer, making me confused. "Yusei? You asleep too?"
I walked into the living room and paused. I was partly right about Yusei being passed out on the couch, but resting on his front was a sleeping Isabella too. I was almost tempted to take a picture. Only I knew one or both of them would wake up and somewhat ruin it. So I opted to putting up Isabella and trying to wake up Yusei.
Careful enough not to wake him up (an accomplishment since the guy can be a light sleeper at times), I picked up Izzy from his grasp. I also grabbed the book that had fallen to the floor when he had fallen asleep. A small groan came from Isabella and I quieted her before she could wake. Like I said, heaven forbid I wake her 'cause she'll never go back to sleep for the night.
I put Isabella in her crib, put the book back on the shelf, and went back downstairs to get Yusei into bed. When I reached the couch, I bent down and shook his shoulder. "Psst, hey, Yusei. The couch isn't exactly a good place to be sleeping," I whispered.
He slowly opened his eyes, out of it enough to not realize I was leaning over the back of the couch. He looked down and freaked out when he didn't see Izzy there. "Isabella?!"
"Shh! Don't worry, she's okay I put her to bed already."
He gave a sigh. "Between you and Isabella, I'm going to be having a heart attack soon."
"What, in your shape? Doubt it."
"When did you get back?"
"Just now. I had to help lock up and get a quick dinner, so it took me a bit longer than I thought. I'm guessing Isabella tired you out?"
"A bit. Not any worse than when I met you."
I pouted. "You make it sound like a bad thing."
"I never said that."
"You insinuated it."
"You sure you have enough energy left for our little 'arguments'?"
"...I really hope Izzy doesn't pick that up from you..."
"She already has your energy. I doubt it could get much worse than that."
"...true..."
He stood up. "Let's get to bed then. Isabella's an early riser."
"I ill say this, if that shout didn't wake her up, I don't know what will anymore."
A/N: I might do this when I have two short scenes that could work being put one right after the other. This took a bit longer mainly 'cause I had to do a bit of background research for both scenes (with the first scene, I just had to make sure I was getting the info right and the second was a refresher course for development).
Anyway, I do want to do a quick announcement. I have started writing the full fanfic based on Not A Perfect Life But It's Ours (the vampire/werewolf AU from a while back). I've called it Amid Clan Disputes. I'll begin posting it when I've finished the first chapter so please be patient with me. I'll also try posting up new chapters for the rest of the stories I have (hopefully Split Destinies as I've gotten the Legend of Korra comic that recently came out...and may have read it ten times already XD). Hope you enjoyed and stay tuned for the next oneshot!
