Chapter Two: Shopping and A New Name?

Tomonori had quickly discovered that Tsukasa did not know how to eat ice cream neatly, and he had a sneaking suspicion that the child had gotten more ice cream on himself than in his mouth. Somehow, he had managed to get it on his forehead, and like most four year olds, he didn't want to be cleaned up. Finally, when he completely clean of ice cream, they went into a clothes shop.

"So I have to get all the little kids clothes because I'm a little kid now?" Tomonori nodded while tightening his grip on the boy's hand. He had never had any doubts about letting Tsukasa go off on his own, he was sixteen after all, but he had no doubts about holding the child's hand this time and keeping him close. He was the perfect size to be kidnapped and he was so adorable that he could understand why someone would, and the store was very crowded. They bumped into someone and he almost lost his grip on Tsukasa's hand. Becoming increasingly nervous he scooped the light child up into his arms.

"Yes, you have to get the little clothes because, like you said, you are little now. It doesn't really make sense to buy anything else, does it?" Tsukasa smiled and shook his head vigorously, the sugar from the ice cream starting to get to him.

"Nope, nope, nope!" the child sang. "It doesn't make any sense at all! Nope, nope, nope, no sense at all!"

Tomonori knew that it would soon be annoying if he kept saying it, but he couldn't help smiling all the same. He was simply so adorable.

It was a rather big store, and it took them a few minutes to find the children's section. Tsukasa tried to get out of his arms, but Tomonori held him still. Tsukasa looked back at him and pouted, the epitome of a child who was being denied his ever wish.

"Why can't I get down?" he whined.

"You can-" He immediately tried to get out of his arms again. "In a minute. I'll let you down, but you have to hold my hand. It's really crowded in here, and you could get lost."

"Okay, I'll hold your hand." Tomonori set the child down on the floor and got a firm grip on his hand. Tsukasa led over to a rack of shirts that had caught his eye earlier. He pointed to the shirt, "Can I have this?"

Tomonori looked at the shirt and smiled again. There was a picture of a beautiful angel plastered on the front. It was only fitting that he would want something with angel on it. Tomonori looked at the price, and then at the rack. It was fifty percent off and well within their budget.

"Yes, and what about these jeans?" He held up a simple pair of blue jeans for the child to consider. Tsukasa looked at them for a minute, and nodded. "We can't get everything you need tonight, but we can get some things to hold you for a few days."

"Okay, can I try them on now?" The child was practically bouncing up and down from contained energy. He was almost dreading getting the child a second ice cream cone. He grabbed another couple of shirt and another pair of pants that were on sale before heading to the dressing room.

"Take these and try them on, okay?" Tsukasa nodded and went into the dressing room. Remembering what the nurse said about him having the same needs and wants as a four year old he added, "And if you need any help, just tell me, okay?"

"Okay," Tsukasa called. "I need your help." Tomonori chuckled.

"Unlock the door then." He could hear the child unlock it and entered. He had on one of the pair of blue jeans, but didn't have them buttoned. He had the shirt on, but it was on backwards and inside out. Tomonori refrained from laughing in the child's face.

"I… can't… get… them…" He bent and snapped the button for him and zipped the pants. The child was blushing slightly, and looked like he thought he had done something wrong.

"You haven't done anything wrong, Tsukasa. I wanted you to tell me if you needed help, and sometimes these things can be complicated especially now that you're little." The child sighed and looked down.

"I know, but it's still kind of embarrassing that I can't button my own pants." He sounded more the sixteen year old Tsukasa and the four year old one. "I know I'm little, but it's also like I know I'm sixteen," he said in the same tone of voice. "Like, when you picked me up, I almost told you that I was too heavy, that I was a teenager, but then I remembered that I was little and it was okay for you to carry me." He frowned, trying to get his thoughts into words. "Sometimes the sixteen year old part of my brain will take over, but it's only for a minute, and then I'm four again," he finished once again sounding four.

Tomonori nodded while taking off the child's shirt, turning it the right way, and placing it back over his head. "That makes a little sense though I don't completely understand.

"I don't either, and it bugs me." Tomonori chuckled at the child's whiny tone and placed his hand on top of Tsukasa's head.

"We'll figure it out later, okay? Let's try on the other shirt and see if it fits, pay for this stuff, get you another ice cream cone-"

"Yay! I scream, you scream, you all scream for ice cream!" Tomonori shook his head at child's enthusiasm and laughed.

"Yes, ice cream, and then we'll go home, okay?" Tsukasa nodded and quickly tried on the other shirt. He was willing to do almost anything to get another ice cream cone. They made their way out of the dressing rooms, got some socks and underwear before heading to the shoe section. Tomonori looked at the normal shoes, plain white sneakers, but Tsukasa had other things in mind.

"Tomonori, look! They light up when you walk!" He looked up as the child walked toward him to demonstrate the shoes. "Can I have them?" It was amazing to see the change from the overly shy sixteen year old to this open, energetic four year old though some of that could be contributed to the sugar currently in his system.

"It depends on how much they are." They were actually cheaper than the ones Tomonori had been looking at. "Do they fit well enough? They don't slide up and down when you walk?" Tsukasa's face lit up and shook his head. He walked back down the aisle to let him check.

"See? They fit perfectly. Does that mean I can have him?" Tomonori rolled his eyes.

"Yes, you can have them."

"Thank you," he squealed quietly and ran up to hug the man. Tomonori immediately hugged him back tightly, liking the feel of Tsukasa's small body curled close to his, trusting him to take care of him.

Thirty minutes later Tsukasa had ice cream all over his face, but was thoroughly enjoying what little ice cream was making it to his mouth. "Thank you for getting me the ice cream and clothes, Tomonori," he said while swinging off his arm.

"You don't have to thank me. I was glad to do it."

The rest of the night went by uneventfully with Tsukasa running around to work off all the extra energy he had from the sugar in the ice cream. Thankfully, it worked and by eight thirty he was half asleep in his spot beside Tomonori on the couch. "Ready for bed, Tsukasa?" Tomonori asked while picking him up to carry to his room. He felt the child groggily nod against his shoulder.

He changed Tsukasa into his pajamas, and then tucked him into bed. He had already told him goodnight, and was about to turn off the lights when Tsukasa's voice rang through the room.

"I love you."

A small smile graced Tomonori's face. "I love you to, Tsukasa, good night," he said softly.

"I love you, Daddy

Author's Note: I know it's short, but I wanted to get a chapter out today. I probably wouldn't be able to over the weekend. I have to take the Gateway for Algebra next Tuesday, and that's the same day my aunt goes into the hospital to be induced. We're not sure if the baby will make it, or for how long, so that's going to take up the rest of the week. I also have to make a presentation to some judges for a thing I'm doing for school the Friday of that week, and then the next week I am going to Washington, DC for the eighth grade field trip. The school's also having an Art Show tomorrow night that I have some stuff in that I'm going to so if I didn't update now, I wouldn't be able to.

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DarkAceGambit: Thanks for the long review, manda! Lol. J.k

Childofsorrow: Yes, he is very cute and innocent. Hope you liked this chapter! He he.

Mif- Chain: I'm glad you thought the personalities. Tsukasa is kind of OOC, which is to be expected, but I'm going to continue as long as the feedback keeps up.

Lexi- Teniro: Thanks! I LOVE Tsukasa to! Lol. I'm like obsessed. I did a painting of him for art class. I can't believe there weren't more father/son relationships on here. I figured I would be like the millionth person to do this, but in the just in section, which so back to like March, mine is the only one! Oh well. Lol. Thanks again!

Paranoid Stalker Loves Slash: I'm obsessed with him to, but my friends haven't come with a nickname yet. I'm sure it's only a matter of time. Lol. I thought it was rather amusing also that everyone but Tsukasa and Tomonori together to. In the third book, he said he wished Tomonori was his father, not boyfriend, but whatever. I'm not big on slash, it's okay, but I do agree that it's not for JO. I think Ayame and Shigure would make a good couple for Fruit's Basket. Thanks for the review!

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