Don't Say Goodbye
By: Iceyicecream
Chapter 16: Dinner with the Family
"Thank you for inviting me to dinner." Tezuka said with a bow.
"No need to be so formal!" Your mother said, "I'm glad you could come in! (Y/N) talks about you all the time!"
"Okaa-San!" You said embarrassed by her comment.
"Hmph leave after eating." Your father said showing that he was angered by your mother's decision.
"Ma, ma don't you want to learn what kind of boy Tezuka-Kun is?" Your mother asked.
Your father pondered over this. "I guess, I'm a tad interested." He muttered.
Your mother clapped her hands. "There you go! Now Tezuka-Kun you can go up to (Y/N) until dinner is ready."
"Alone?" Your father said shocked.
"Oto-San! I'm old enough to have friends in my room."
"But he is not just a mere friend."
You rolled your eyes. "Do no worry, I wouldn't think of doing anything of the sort to your daughter."
"He even has manners! I can't wait for you to be my son-in-law!" Your mother said.
"Okaa-San!" You screamed.
She giggled. You push Tezuka up the stairs. "I'll leave before you cause me anymore embarrassment."
"Oh, maybe after dinner, we can show him your baby pictures!"
You shut the door to your bed room and let out a sigh. Tezuka looks around your room and you find yourself self-conscious. "Sorry I haven't had the time to clean my room."
Tezuka shook his head. "Your room isn't what I would expect it to be." Tezuka said.
"Oh? What did you expect me to have in here?"
"Stuff animals…lots."
You laugh. "I have a few."
"Make up and all those women like things."
"I have a bit but not as much as some girls."
Tezuka sat on your bed. You sit at your desk and twiddle your fingers not sure what to say. "Your father is an interesting man." Tezuka says.
You nod your head. "Odd more like it."
"He cares a lot about you." Tezuka says.
You nod your head. "I know."
Tezuka gets up and walks over to you. You look up blushing. Tezuka touches your hair and runs it through his fingers. You turn your gaze downward embarrassed. There is a knock at the door. "It's time to eat." You mother calls.
"We'll be done in a sec." You reply back.
Tezuka steps back towards the door. "Shall we?" He asks.
You nod your head and lead him to the dining room. "So tell me about yourself Tezuka-Kun." Your mother says.
"Well what would you like to know?" Tezuka asks back.
Your father frowns and drinks his beer. "Do you play any sports?" She asks.
"Yes, I play tennis."
"Are you any good?" Your father asks, his face already turning red.
"He's captain." You tell your father.
"That's amazing!" Your mother says.
Tezuka nods his head. "Thank you."
And the conversation continued until the end of dinner. Your father retired earlier than expected because of the booze. "Ah it's already 8!" Your mother pointed out.
"I'll walk him to the door." You say getting up.
Tezuka bows. "Thank you for dinner. It was delicious."
"Come back again Tezuka-Kun." Your mother says.
You walk Tezuka out the door and close it behind you. "I'll see you tomorrow." You tell him.
He nods his head. "Good night."
Tezuka stares at you and you stare back. "Um…" You say uncomfortably.
"Can I kiss you?" He asks bluntly.
Your face turns red in an instant. You nod your head feverishly. He walks back and you shut your eyes waiting to feel his lips on yours. But instead you find it on your forehead. You look up to find him playing with your hair again. He looks at you again and lowers his head and kisses your lips. "Good night." He whispers and walks off.
"Good night."