Chapter 25

Shortly after the incident, Suiryu began to hear murmurs at the studio where he was modeling. Leo Adonis was stepping up his game in a big way, trying to use his pull to get what he wanted, and at the moment, he was after Suiryu's necklace. "It's a disgusting piece of garbage, he shouldn't be wearing something so tacky!" he protested to D'angelo.

Of course D'angelo refused to hear another word about it. "Look sweetie, this is his BRAND. This is how the world knows it's Suiryu in the photo for NO ONE else has his look!" he protested.

There was also something strange going on to. D'angelo himself. Suiryu noticed it the last time, he was wearing more masculine clothing compared to before. He cut his hair really short, shorter than his own! But also, he appeared stronger. 'He's working out?' Suiryu thought but shook his head on the notion. Yet D'angelo was getting more confrontational with Adonis, refusing to let him have his way all the time despite the fact he was a top model back in the day by the sounds of it.

But there is also a reason as to why this was happening to. Adonis is purposely trying to keep Suiryu away from Yuuji right now. They were warned by Kitsune a short while ago about the divine users who have come in droves to get Yuuji. "They won't take the councilmen's deal since… they don't want to deal with you," she said and directed her words to Suiryu himself. She only spoke of this idea between Gojo and Suiryu for the moment.

He smiled rather proudly to it all. "Aaawww, I'm so adored by them," he snickered.

"So, what do we do?" asked Gojo.

"Keep moving around with him today, make certain he's not in one spot for too long and make them look for young master, yet keep him safe!" she ordered. "My sisters and I will be on guard to be safe than sorry. I suggest you have Junpei be the one to move him safely from point A to B."

Since then, the day has become rather interesting…

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Earlier

"So with that being said, it's going to be playing pass the Yuuji today!" Gojo announced as he held a sleeping Yuuji Itadori on his shoulder. "Suiryu figured they would try and pull something, so with that, we are all going to take turns looking after him. Any questions?"

"Sensei… is this really a good idea?" Fushiguro asked.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, they are probably going to catch on sooner than later, but in the mean time, we are just going to give them the run around." Gojo explained.

Junpei stepped in and broke down the plan. "Thanks to my brother Tanso, we have enough familiars to ensure Yuuji's safety and a safe pass off. I'll be at each pass off too just so we are certain he is safe,"

"So with that, everyone spread out!" Gojo ordered.

It was all part of the plan, Suiryu knew the divine users will now do everything possible to get Yuuji. After all, they think he is in the hands of Sukuna now, but with seeing everyone who should have been dead… alive, their efforts are going to increase. Gojo had Yuuji for most of his playtime. When he was up and about, he played with his curse dolls, strengthening his wings. It always made Gojo smile when he would say. "Yuuji, flap, flap, flap!" when he did, Yuuji would stretch out his wings and flap them three times before giggling aloud!

Kitsune was kind enough to bring Yuuji to Fushiguro in town at a coffee shop. From there, the game of 'pass the Yuuji' began!

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Eight hours later…

Suiryu was grinning from ear to ear as Adonis would excuse himself every hour, he was trying to get answers from his members who were out and trying to secure grabbing Yuuji Itadori, but of course with no such luck. Each hour he returned as he would glare at Suiryu. Who merely smiled back wickedly.

When the eight hour session ended, Suiryu was victorious of course. He stretched himself out and said. "I think I am done for the day"

D'angelo nodded. "You did very well darling, you were on you're A game!" he decreed. "Adonis… I am rather disappointed in…"

Suddenly the door opened.

Nobara appeared. "You coming Suiryu?" she demanded. Braced against her though was Yuuji who was sound asleep.

"I'm coming, sorry for the wait,"

He was about to leave until he saw Adonis looking and smiling wickedly. He took out his phone and hit a button, perhaps alerting others in the area as to what was going on. He had to get out of here quick before something happened and a lot of people will be killed.

Yet as he turned to get changed, he froze as the room stared at him with their mouths opened. "What?" he asked.

D'angelo stormed passed him, he stared at Nobara and then little Yuuji in her arms, he then shouted. "You bitch!" in protest. "WHY DIDN'T YOU LET ME DO YOUR MATERNITY PHOTOS!"

She froze.

Suiryu froze.

"Huh?" They both muttered.

D'angelo came back around and started slapping Suiryu's arm. "YOU DIDN'T TELL ME YOU HAD A BABY!"

'Oh shit…' he thought.

He suddenly saw Adonis pouted, was this… throwing off his plans? "Perhaps you need to do one now of the young couple with their newborn?" he suggested aloud. "The world MUST see these pictures…" as a new spark of inspiration struck the large model.

"HEY!" Suiryu snapped back. "Taking MY photo is fine, but I am not comfortable bringing the family into this!"

Nobara has yet to say anything on the matter, Suiryu tried to tip toe around the whole thing carefully. Until. "You know, he's right," she announced.

Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat.

"Nobara?" he asked.

She smiled warmly as she came into the room but held Yuuji with such care. "I mean, the world is going to know sooner than later, let's tell them OUR way?" she said.

"I WANT MAKEUP, I WANT LIGHTING AND I WANT THEM TO SHINE TOMORROW!" D'angelo ordered.

His staff went into a frenzy mode getting everything ready. He turned once more back to Nobara and said. "Next time… you tell me!" he demanded. "You two would have looked so beautiful together. To imagine a little Suiryu was coming this whole time… Oh and he even looks like his father!"

"Uhh…" Suiryu for once was a little tongue tied, but then snapped right back into it. "I can't take all the credit you know, I mean, she did most of the work!"

"Tomorrow, you three are MINE!" he demanded. "Until then, rest up and make sure little Suiryu is all rested…"

"Just one thing though, he is very sensitive to the cold, we can't do any nude shots or outfit changes, he is very complacent to be wrapped up in a blanket… my little cinnamon roll," she cooed.

"Aww, of course!" D'angelo said. "But you two… oh my we are going to have some fun!"

By the time they walked out, Suiryu was turning red. But the smile on him couldn't be contained. "So… we're a couple with a kid!" he said with the biggest grin on his lips.

Nobara glared at him. "Don't get any ideas!"

"Too late, already got them," he snickered. "To think you would go along with it… to think it was YOUR idea!"

She let out an exasperated sigh. "Like there was any choice!" she protested. "What could you have told them, oh this is actually my brother who is turning into a dragon!?" she demanded of him. "Not a chance,"

They fell silent to each other as they walked, but Suiryu kept smiling at it all. 'She has to act like she's with me now… maybe, I can still win her over… But are she and Mika still going out?' he thought.

"Let me take him back," he said gently, but was stunned as she hogged Yuuji to herself!

"No way, I just got him!" she protested.

He smirked as to how protective she was of him, made him start to think of the possible future for himself. "So, he's your little cinnamon roll huh?" he snickered.

"It was all I could think of!"

He laughed aloud to her nickname for Yuuji, but it was rather perfect since he is always bundled up now a days in a blanket. The weather however was starting to get colder too, he can't take the chill as well as he use to. Yuuji eventually woke up, he appeared a little startled to where he was, until he saw Suiryu. His smile appeared as he tried to reach for him. "My turn!" he decreed and took back his brother.

Yuuji nestled right into his shoulder. "So… how are we going to do this from now on? After those photos hit the internet and magazines…"

She shrugged her shoulders. "We'll roll with it, if anything those guys will be less likely to go after him won't they?" she asked.

He shook his head. "They are going to try and get him tomorrow. Knowing D'angelo, he will take pictures of the three of us, than one of us holding Yuuji, and then just the two of us for a 'power couple' photo shoot. Meaning someone will have to hold him as we do this,"

"Damn it,"

Suiryu only snickered. "Not to worry, I am going to ask a favor… and bring the nanny!"

She paused to his words. "Nanny?" she muttered.