A/N: Warning for dark implied content.
"The last time I surprised him I think he took a swing at me."
It was Shiv's idea to hide in Logan's office and surprise him on a summer's day. Kendall had declined to participate, he was too old for these childish games by now, so Roman and Shiv crouched down under Logan's desk, giggling quietly to each other.
When Logan finally entered the office, Shiv motioned for Roman to stay quiet, but he couldn't wait. "Boo!" he yelled, jumping out from under the desk. His father's hand smacked him in the mouth before he knew what was happening.
"What the fuck are you doing?" Logan roared. "You scared the shite out of me." He suddenly sounded more Scottish than usual.
"I did?" Roman was delighted, despite the soreness of his face.
"Why are you creeping around in here?" Logan appeared to calm down. "And what's Pinky doing under there?" Shiv had reluctantly crawled out from beneath the desk.
"Sorry, Daddy," she said angelically.
Logan sighed. "It's fine. Sorry I hit you, son." He ruffled Roman's hair. "You just startled me."
Uncle Mo entered the office. "What's all the commotion?"
"Just the kids messing around." Logan rubbed his head irritably. "Go and find Kendall, you two."
They had gotten off pretty lightly, all things considered. Shiv went skipping off to find Kendall and tell him about their success in scaring Dad, while Roman went to splash some water on his bruised face. When he emerged from the bathroom Mo was there, offering to take him outside to play. He was still pretty mad at Kendall for not joining in the prank and at Shiv for not getting hit, so he agreed.
He doesn't remember the rest of that day. At least, he doesn't think he does. He can't even be sure it was that same day, really, and besides, nothing had happened.