Those Clumsy Masks

by Faulty Paragon

It's about life, really- because underneath their masks of power and dominance and self-acceptance, they really are just clumsy teenagers. A drabble/oneshot collection featuring characters throughout the series- pairings listed inside. Spoilers will be present, so be warned.-discontinued for now, will likely be picked up again in the future.

3. Chapter 3

A/N: Here's [family matters], which will follow the Leblanc trio. Leave a comment/PM me with your thoughts! :D

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Those Clumsy Masks

[family matters 1]

"Call him already!" the redhead groaned, perched expectantly upon a stool. "I wanna see him! It's been months!"

Sojiro rolled his eyes at Futaba's eagerness, shushing her with the phone against his ear. Before he could shoo her away completely, the line clicked, a confident voice responding, "Akira Kurusu speaking."

A lump formed unbidden in Sojiro's throat; clearing it gruffly, he murmured, "It's me." He paused, struggling to find the words. "Well... Futaba and I can't eat an entire Christmas cake alone…"

Silence. Then, oh-so quietly, Akira replied, "I've practiced your curry a lot, this past year."

Instinctively, Sojiro's eyes snapped to Akira's vacant seat, spot forever reserved for the young man. "We'll be waiting."