Ryounosuke wrapped an arm around his youngest, using his free hand to steal a little bit of ice cream from the bowl in Haruichi's lap. He smiled innocently at the pout he received, turning back to the movie. He enjoyed moments like these, where he could just relax and enjoy some family time. It would be better if Ryousuke were there, but he knew his eldest was working hard.

"Getting tired?" He asked softly, hearing a yawn. The teen nodded, curling next to his father.

The older male saved the almost empty bowl on his son's lap from spilling onto the couch or floor, setting it on the coffee table before pausing the movie. "How about you get some sleep then. We can finish watching Totaro tomorrow if you want, alright?"

Haruichi nodded, yawning again. Ryounosuke hoisted him up, kissing Haruna on the way to the stairs. "It's a good thing you're so small, or carrying you upstairs would be much more difficult."

He laughed at the light thump of Haruichi's hand hitting his chest. "Not small. Gonna grow big."

"Of course you are, but right now I like how small you are." Opening the door to his son's room, he pulled back the covers for Ryousuke's bottom bunk. "Are you going to be alright sleeping in your brother's bed for a few nights?"

The pink haired teen nodded. "Don't tell."

Chuckling softly as he tucked the sleepy boy in, Ryounosuke kissed his forehead. "Promise. Goodnight Haru-chan." He retreated quietly, flicking the lights off and shutting the door. Making his way back downstairs, he found his wife washing the dishes. Going up behind her, he wrapped his arms around her waist, putting his chin atop her head. "Haruichi's asleep."

"Mmm."

"I put him in Ryousuke's bed for now. He made me promise not to tell him."

Haruna laughed lightly. "I don't think Ryou-chan would mind."

"Neither do I, but I promised. You need to promise too."

"I won't tell him."

"Promise?" Haruna swatted her husband with the dish towel. Snatching it from her hand, he grabbed one of the clean bowls and began drying it. Setting it onto a rack to be put away later, he reached for another clean bowl and bumped his hip against his wife.

He smiled at her surprise and laughed when she bumped him back. The two began swaying side to side, bumping together, and Haruna started humming. She smiled as she handed the next dish to her husband, before slowing to a stop and letting out a sigh.

Ryounosuke frowned and set the items in his hand down, taking his wife into his arms once more. "Hey, what's wrong?"

Haruna shook her head. "It's stupid."

"No it isn't."

"I just…I know Tajima-sensei said Haru-chan will be fine, but every time I think about it, I start worrying that something's going to happen and we'll lose him. He's still a child Ryounosuke."

"I know he is. I also know he has two loving parents who are willing to help him when he needs it, and a strong and beautiful mother who will move heaven and earth to make sure her children are alright. He may have a few problems now and then, or need a helping hand, but that's what parents are for. He's going to be alright Haruna."

"How can you be so sure?"

"Because I refuse to let anything happen to him. And because I know you're here looking after him. I'll tell you as many times as you need to hear it until you believe it. Haruichi's going to be alright. We won't let anything happen to him."

Haruna shook her head. "It's going to take me a while to realize that."

"That's fine. Worry as much as you need to. You said it yourself – it's a mother's job to worry." Kissing her head, Ryounosuke shooed her towards the stairs. "Go get ready for bed. I'll finish up the dishes and be there in a little bit." Seeing her about to object, he held up his hand. "No buts. Go young lady. Shoo." He grinned at the small smile she gave him, turning back to finish the last little bit for the dishes.

It didn't take long, and he left them on the rack to be put away tomorrow. Heading upstairs, he grabbed a pair of pajamas and snuck into the bathroom. Stripping out of his clothes and placing them into the hamper, he opened the door to the bath and leaned against the frame. For a moment, he just admired his wife's bare back before knocking and asking, "Mind if I join you?"

Jumping slightly, Haruna turned and pouted at her husband. "You've been sneaking up on me a lot more recently."

Laughing, he strode forward and kneeled behind her, reaching around to pluck the washcloth from her before gently running it along her back. "That's because you've been off guard recently. It's gotten so much easier to do."

"Don't expect it to be this easy forever."

"I know – that's why I'm taking advantage of it right now." Leaning in, he placed a kiss on the back of her neck, simultaneously poking the small birthmark on her lower back, right above her left butt cheek.

"Pervert," Haruna accused, smacking him on the head.

"Only because I love it when you blush." Haruna smacked him again before dumping a bucket of water over her head, making sure to douse her husband with it as well. Grabbing the shampoo, she began lathering it into her roots while childishly ignoring her husband.

Wrapping his arms loosely around her – and leaning away from the shampoo so it didn't get into his eyes – Ryounosuke kissed her arm. "You're amazing Haruna. I can never get enough of you."

Turning towards him, Haruna smiled and rubbed the shampoo from her hands into her hair. "You're pretty great yourself." Leaning in and kissing him on the forehead, she smiled. "I'll always love you Ryounosuke."

"And I'll always be here for you. Until death do us part, I will love you forever. You and Ryousuke and Haruichi."

Haruna leaned in and kissed her husband again, nearly shrieking when water was poured over them both. Smacking her husband, she couldn't help but laugh as she finished rinsing out her shampoo.

Alright, so here's chapter 3. Let me know what you thought!