Monkey: Hi! Been a while, apologies. This chapter is dedicated to the person who reviewed another one of my stories yesterday to remind me that this fic still exists, you know who you are. :P While normally I have no patience for that sort of thing, this review made me laugh. Thanks. I know I've been sitting on this chapter for so long but I didn't know where to go until your review ironically gave me some inspiration to write into this fic. Next time log in so I can dedicate a chapter to you properly :P
Light made sure the boys were happily playing with Matt before he decided to take a shower in order to get a start on the day. He let the water run through his hair, run down his body as he thought about what activities they could do as a family of four. He tipped his head back and closed his eyes.
They could have lunch inside, then maybe make a quick stop at the mall? There was some new game Matt wanted, they could maybe catch a movie afterwards? There was a new Marvel movie he and Matt had been dying to see but hadn't had a chance to. Maybe L's boys would want to see it too?
Or he could ask them what they wanted to do?
There was probably a tiny chance they'd want to stay inside today and maybe go out tomorrow? Right?
Light sighed and opened his eyes. He quickly went through the rest of his shower, wrapped a towel around his waist and searched for some pants when someone knocked on his door.
He slipped into his boxers and a pair of black jeans for the day before opening the door, toweling off his hair as he saw the three boys staring at him. "Yes?"
Matt looked shy. "We were wondering if maybe we could go to the movies later? They want to see the Avengers AOU too!"
Light smiled and went completely unaware of Mello sneaking a picture of his shirtless self on the blonde's phone. Near saw the blonde send it to their dad and slyly elbowed his older brother who glared at him. They were lucky Matt was in front of them, inadvertently hiding their shenanigans from Light.
What are you doing! You creep!
I'm deleting it, it's just for dad!
You better not pull any more of this later, if we get caught things could be bad.
Get off my ass!
You're so lucky he didn't notice you!
Shuddup.
They missed Light confirming that they'd go to the movies after lunch and it took Matt shyly clearing his throat to get their attention again. Light had long since closed the door and went back to changing.
The redhead stared curiously at them. "Do… do you two always do that?"
Mello paled for a moment, thinking Matt was referring to him sending L a picture of Light. Near nearly paled but caught on a split moment before Mello did.
"You mean, talking without talking?" the albino asked.
Matt nodded, turning to look at him.
Mello composed himself and grinned, placing an arm around Matt's shoulders. "Yes we do and I can already see the three of us doing it a lot later on."
Matt blushed, feeling extremely happy at being included with two people he felt like he could really connect with. If only they went to the same school. But right now, this was even better.
While Mello led Matt back to the redhead's room, Near swiped Mello's phone and looked to see their dad had replied.
Picture appreciated. But I am 100% sure Light was unaware of the picture being taken. Mello, thanks but you are grounded once I get back.
Near smirked and threw the phone back at Mello who discreetly gave him the finger behind Matt's back.
Near could already see that if they were to one day become a family, they would be very protective over Matt. Light and L would appreciate that.
So far Light couldn't figure out why L always made it sound like his sons were constantly giving Satan a run for his money. They were actually really sweet. He loved seeing Mello and Near interact so kindly with Matt and seeing him look so happy with them.
At the moment, the three boys were in Matt's room playing some kind of video game while Light tried to tidy up the house a bit just before lunch. His phone buzzed on the kitchen counter where it was charging and he saw that it was his little sister.
Sup broski?
Light rolled his eyes but looked around, deeming his house as clean as it would get without cleaning it hardcore. He opened the message and sent a reply.
I'm babysitting the boys for the weekend.
Boys?
L's boys too.
Honestly, Light should have expected that Sayu would call immediately upon reading his text but he still stared at the phone as it rang in his hand.
"Can I come over?" She greeted.
"No." Light rested his hip against the counter as he thought about what to make for lunch. "You're a bad influence. I don't want you to corrupt L's kids."
Sayu's cackle on the other end prompted Light to quirk a brow but before he could ask anything, she spoke again. "Yeah alright. Does this mean you can't cover my shift tomorrow at Stylin' Cute?"
Light decided to make some sandwiches for lunch and take the boys grocery shopping after the movie to plan something for dinner. "What do you even do that takes up so much of your time?"
"I moonlight as a prostitute."
"That's not funny."
"I can feel your glare through the phone."
"This is why I don't want you near the boys."
"… Touché."
Light sighed. "Sorry, I might come in towards the end of your shift but I can't guarantee it. Don't do anything stupid and I'll talk to you later."
Sayu giggled. "No promises. Later bro."
As soon as they hung up, Light went to Matt's room to ask if the boys wanted some sandwiches. They gave an affirmative in between yells from Mello and cackles from Matt while Near smirked at the screen. Light left them, made the sandwiches and called for them.
He didn't expect the three of them to immediately come in, sitting and eating politely. Putting three genius boys around the same age together didn't normally bring peace and calm. But he definitely wasn't complaining.
He set the food in front of the boys and while they were eating, he took a quick picture of them and sent it to L with the caption: Monsters, all of them.
By the time they were done with lunch and getting ready to go to the movies, L replied: Hm. I do not know whether to warn you for the incoming storm or to be in awe of you.
Light smiled and bit his lip, suddenly feeling like a teenager again. I prefer the latter ;)
On the other side of the world, L smiled at the winky face Light sent. He wondered if Light had any idea how adorable he was.
Light blushed slightly after seeing the message sent and put his phone away, deciding to take the boys to the movies.
"Can we get popcorn?" Matt asked after Light bought their tickets and they made their way towards the concession stand and the rooms.
"I want chocolate!" Mello chimed in with a grin.
"Mello I swear if you put chocolate on my popcorn again I will cut your hair while you sleep." Near threatened, looking pretty scary for such a tiny thing.
Light easily stepped in between them to prevent a fight when he saw Mello open his mouth for a loud retaliation. "How about I get you guys separate ones so you can put whatever you want in it?"
The two looked at him and nodded their heads. Light reached out and held Matt's hand to keep him from running off towards the food. The redhead blushed and attempted to get away when he saw Mello and Near fight each other behind Light trying to see which of them could hold the brunette's other hand. Matt giggled and held his dad's hand a little tighter.
The boys ordered everything they wanted and before Light could pay, Mello used L's card. Light frowned, but Near said, "he would want us to do this."
Mello rolled his eyes. "You're making it sound like he's dead."
"He would still want us to use his card."
With that, they went into the room and watched the latest Avengers movie.
When they came out of the movie theater, the three boys going on about how much they liked it while they analyzed it, Light looked up ahead of them and saw someone he thought he recognized.
"Matsuda?"
Mello and Near froze and looked up ahead and sure enough, their father's coworker, Matsuda, was there coming out of an adjacent room.
"Light!" Matsuda smiled and walked over to them. "How are you?" He looked down at Matt and grinned at him, only to blink in surprise at seeing Mello and Near. "Hey wait, aren't you L's kids?"
Light stared at him. "You know L?"
Near and Mello were staring at the man who joined them while Mello pulled out his phone and sent their father a text. Did you know that Matsuda and Light know each other?
"Yeah, I work with him. How do you know him?"
"He's…" Light paused. "My friend?"
Matsuda opened his mouth to say something but he suddenly reached into his pocket and pulled out his cell phone. "Speak of the devil, I was just—"
The four others watched as Matsuda listened to apparently L on the other end before laughing sheepishly and then apologizing and then blushing. "Got it. Will do. Hopefully there won't be a next time." He hung up, or rather, L hung up and then Matsuda sighed. "Small world, huh?"
Light chuckled. "Definitely. Should have introduced us sooner, Matsuda."
The black haired man looked at him, tilting his head to the side a bit. "L said the same thing."
The three boys snickered while Light looked away as he felt his face grow a little warm. He took Matt's hand and with the other, herded the other two boys. "Well, as much as I enjoyed seeing you again, we gotta head out to buy some groceries for dinner. See you later, Matsuda."
The other man grinned. "Bye Light! Bye boys!"
"Bye!" the boys chorused as they walked away.
They went grocery shopping and Light made them dinner while the boys set the table. Near and Mello took pictures of their dinner and sent it to L with the caption: Look what we're having :P
Next time I am dropping the two of you off in England with the most terrifying nanny I can find.
We're sorry.
After dinner, the boys played a video game for a while then got ready for bed. Light suggested the guest room so L's boys could share a bed but they refused and wanted to sleep on the floor in Matt's room instead.
Light thought for a bit. "Well, it is a queen sized bed, I think the three of you are small enough to fit together if you w—"
He didn't finish the sentence before Mello and Near climbed onto the bed on either side of Matt. The redhead blushed and Light found the three of them adorable. "Alright you guys, to sleep." He leaned forward and ruffled their hair, one after another.
"Goodnight," they chorused.
Light smiled at them then walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.
He made it back to his room, changed out of his shirt and jeans to instead a pair of loose hanging sweatpants and sat down on the bed, the covers pulled up to his waist. He pulled out his phone and opened the texting thread he had with L.
There were three new messages from L.
Very well. I am in awe of you.
Light, I am putting Matsuda on desk duty for a week.
I see today was a success, I hope tomorrow is as well. I am grateful you are watching my sons. Have a goodnight, Light. Sweet dreams.
Light had already turned off the lights in his room, his phone the only thing illuminating his face. He smiled shyly just staring at the texts. L was … something. He didn't know what right now, but he was definitely something. And poor Matsuda.
It was barely past ten at night and he remembered the days he would stay up until it was nearly time to greet the sun once more, but being a parent changed things. He was so tired right now. Matt was usually enough to get him to be tired by around midnight but three boys wore him out quick. In a good way. They weren't a hassle, it was just different to have so much more life in the house than he was used to. He loved seeing how happy Matt was with them. Maybe he could convince L to let them have some sleepovers in the future.
He laid down and sent a text before silencing his phone and closing his eyes, falling almost immediately to sleep.
You should be. Aha, don't be too hard on poor Matsuda. The five of us should do something together once you get back. Hope you're taking care of yourself over there. Your sons are great, definitely not the monsters you continually make them out to be. Goodnight L. Talk to you tomorrow.
Monkey: There's some fluff. Take it. This was mostly a filler chap but I'm a sucker for fluff. Yes, there is a plot to this story. Yes, their moms will be introduced in the story. No, I don't know quite where I'm going with this but I hope you'll join me for the ride lol. I don't know when I'll update this next but hopefully it'll be soon. Would you guys mind another chapter of fluff or should I get back to the apparent plot? (This started out just being a oneshot yet here we are. Oh and I am a huge Marvel junkie lol I had to make them be like that too lol.) Oh maybe I should do a filler chapter later one where it's the boys at school? Guys, don't be shy and give me some ideas lol
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