Chapter 4: A Happy and Big Family

"So... Why are we here?" Said Satoru as he sat down next to Suguro in a McDonald's booth, sitting in front of them were Sakura and Shoko with two ice creams in front of them "and why didn't you buy us ice cream?" He said with a pout.

"You are such a child, Satoru" said Suguro rolling his eyes but with a little smile on his face, one that both girls haven't seen in a while.

"If we buy it when we arrived it would be melting by the time you arrive" he looked satisfied with his sister's answer "go to buy them and we will talk about it when you can focus"

Like a little kid he jumped out of his seat "Suguro... Do you want one?" The black-haired man nodded "ok" he smirks and left.

"Does he know what you want?" Asked Shoko.

"Yeah... He knows my usual order" he said smiling.

"Of course he would, they are best friends after all. I also know Kento's favorite food" she thought.

"Where are the kids?" He asked, looking around.

"At the park. Making friends and playing" she said eating a spoonful of ice cream "they had lunch and jumped in the park"

He sighed "this isn't the ideal food but I guess eating a hamburger now and then doesn't matter"

"Nuggets actually" she smiled and he nodded, smiling a little.

Shoko was about to light up a cigarette when Suguro said "Shoko, you can't smoke here" he pointed to a sign.

"Damnit..." She whispered then added "it's interesting to see you talking about what food is good or not for your kids" she finished her ice cream.

"Well we have a responsibility to raise kids. Not all Gojo are like Satoru and not all eighteen men are like my brother" she said matter-of-factly.

"Of course not. Satoru Gojo is a big kid but it's still shocking, you have them for a month or so..."

"Actually, three months," said Suguro "I adopted them after my mission at that small town"

"OUR mission, remember I was there, right?"

"Yeah, yeah" he said and looked back at Shoko "they are sweet girls and I want to be a good father figure. Sakura is already Aunt Saku for them and they love her very much"

"Yeah and Megumi is even waiting for me to read him a story before bed. Tsumiki is more open with her emotions and she calls me or Satoru when she has a nightmare or want to express something"

"I hope he is good with her," said Shoko.

"Oh yeah. He is a sweetie with her and I'm pretty sure he enjoys helping them. He reached for them after all" Suguro nodded.

"Good" she smiled as Satoru handed Suguro his ice cream and sat down next to him.

"Now that I'm here, what do you want to talk to us about?"

"Well... I want us to live all together, in the same house" Sakura said "but our apartment is too small for Suguro and the girls"

"What?!" Asked Suguro looking surprised at her.

"I want to be part of Megumi, Tsumiki, Nanako and Mimiko and I'm sure they like to be around the others. So, Shoko contacted me a couple of days ago telling me she found a nice place"

Sakura was getting ready to go home after a heavy training session with Ryoma and Kento. They were attacking at the same time and she only can use her close combat skills.

She had been working on them with Satoru and Suguro but she could tell her two classmates were even better so training with them was even better.

Then she saw Shoko approach her "hey! Can we talk?" She asked with a smile. Sakura nodded and they sat down on a bench, the upperclassman said "you know graduation will be in three weeks and I went to the university where I'm going to study at and the dorm rooms sucks so... My friend, Satoshi Ryusaki, is selling his apartment and it's huge" she smiled big "so... Would you like to move in with me? You can ask Satoru and bring the kids"

She told them this and both boys nodded looking between both girls "Sounds good but how big is this apartment?" Asked Suguru.

"It has five rooms and three bathrooms, one of them is in the main room, two bedrooms share a bathroom and the other two share the remaining one. It is in a nice place close from bus stations but the area is quiet"

"What do you think, Satoru?" Asked Suguro looking at him.

"It's perfect for us, one room can be for Megumi and Tsumiki, another can be for Mimiko and Nanako. I'm pretty sure you two will share a room and the last two rooms will be for Suguru and I" said Satoru eating more ice cream "now... What's the price?"

"Here" Shoko handed him her phone with the text from her friend.

Satoru and Suguro looked at it and signed "I guess you wanted us to join you to pay for this because it's quite expensive" said Suguro "the three of us are special grade which lead in having a bigger payment per mission than a grade one"

"Yes, you are right about that Geto" said Shoko "I need my saving to pay for my studies so I can't afford to buy or rent an apartment"

"It's ok Shoko" said Satoru, his blue eyes were on her "we don't mind, especially when we wanted something bigger because we want the kids to grow together and those four kids love Sakura and she can't be at two sides at the same time" he said with a little smirk "let me talk to your friend to reach to an agreement" she nodded and handed him her phone while Sakura stood up to check the kids and Suguro followed her.

"Do you think it's a good idea?" He asked in a whisper as he stood behind her.

"Yes, I do," she said simply as she looked at the kids playing.

"She's a non sorcerer, and it's not a good idea having someone who hates non sorcerers to be close by one"

She turned and poked his chest hard, he noticed she did put a small amount of curse energy on the tip of her finger which hit harder "Suguro... She is an eight year old girl... She isn't a sorcerer killer who ended the life of a teenager and who almost killed your best friend" she said and he could feel like he should remain silent or she will kill him "I understand what you feel. I lost two friends thanks to a curse spirit, one died and the other left school"

"But..."

"Suguru... I don't care what you do to control yourself but if you dare to hurt that girl or treat her like a second class human being, I will personally kill you, do you understand?"

"Y...yeah" he said nervously and nodded at her.

"Good boy..." She turned around and looked at the kids. He sighed softly, releasing the tension of his muscles and laid his chin on her head "you are scared" he whispered, patting her arms softly.

"And you haven't seen me in a real battle" she said looking at the kids just enjoying themselves "I miss Nanami... He was my training partner and now that you graduated I'm trapped with Ryoma"

"I'm the second year's teacher and Satoru is the first year's teacher so we can't join the third years in missions"

"I know... I just miss you both" she sighed "Can I join your training to help you with your students?"

"Sure and... I'm sorry, I keep acting like an idiot. I'm just trying to move on but I can't. I'm resentful and I don't think it will get better soon"

"Luckily for you, you are going to live with her now" she turned and kissed her cheek then walked to the table where Satoru and Shoko were chatting happily.

Suguru followed her and they sat down again. Satoru got a deal with the guy and they reached an agreement and they will sign it on Friday, meanwhile they can begin to move their stuff in and get it ready.

During the following days before paying for the apartment, both women worked hard to get everything done for Friday. Suguru helped since Satoru was on missions, Sakura also had missions so during those days there was only Suguru and Shoko in the apartment.

He was working on Megumi and Tsumiki's room, and since this will be a boy and girl room they painted the walls light green and brought two nice beds, placed in their toys and they decided to let the kids choose which bed they wanted.

"You are doing a great job," said Shoko, smiling.

"Thank you. I did my best" he smiled looking at her "I'm trying so I can prove to Sakura that I won't be mean to Tsunami..."

"You need to actually interact with her in order to do that Geto... She is a good kid and you will fall in love with her sweetness. I'm pretty sure of that. You just need to know her"

He sighed "I know, I know... I'm just so upset with the non sorcerers that I'm throwing hate to a little girl who doesn't have curse energy' he looked at her "but don't worry I will do my best, considering that I'm going to be here when they arrive from school" he smiled softly.

The apartment was ready on Friday afternoon and after lunch they signed the papers and took the kids to check out their new home. They were excited and they loved their rooms, in there they picked a bed for each one and started to put their personal touch on things like stuffed animals or some other toys.

The adults smiled looking at this in awe. Sakura and Shoko also picked their beds and Satoru and Geto their rooms and each room was close to their kids, so they can check on them now and then. Shoko and Sakura's room had its own bathroom and a nice desk to work or study. The kids' rooms also have desks and two closets for their clothes.

The first month was hard for them to get used to the new routine. They woke up early, Shoko was responsible for cooking breakfast, Geto was responsible for cooking lunch and Sakura was responsible for cooking dinner, Gojo was bad at cooking so they made him the responsible for the cleaning so he teamed up with the kids to do it, they had fun with loud music and laughs and the three adults were surprised that these messy cleaning sessions actually worked.

As the months passed they grew closer and they got used to each other. There was a particular event that showed this.

Geto was at school and he was called by the kids' school. He headed there in his car and when he parked, he saw Tsimiki laying on a chair, shaking and covered with a blanket.

"Excuse me, are you Suguro Geto?" asked an old lady, he nodded, his eyes on the little child "she isn't feeling well, she has a fever and even threw up her breakfast" concern was reflected in his eyes "we gave her an aspirin for the fever but we called you to take her home" he nodded.

"Thank you so much" he picked up gently and kissed her head "I will text her aunt, Shoko, to see what I can get her"

"Is she a doctor?"

"She's a med student," the old lady nodded.

"Good. Take care Tsumiki and get better" she smiled and ran her hand through her hair.

Then Geto walked to his car holding her in his arms, closer to his chest. When they were there he placed her gently on the back seats and texted Shoko and he let the other three know about this. Shoko answered immediately with her instructions.

He followed her instructions and bought everything he needed then headed home and took care of her. He had an eye on her and an eye on lunch. She got better and ate some soup then went back to bed. He gave the other kids their lunch and at night they watched a movie.

Late that night, Sakura arrived first, Satoru was on a mission and Shoko has a late night class, and her eyes watered as she watched Geto with Tsumiki on his lap asleep, Megumi leaned on his right side holding his sister's hand, Nanako leaned on Geto's left side and Mimiko leaned on her sister, all sleeping as the credits of Cars were running.

"This is the most adorable thing I have ever seen," she thought and took a photo for Shoko and Satoru.

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I hope you liked this one. At first I thought of making this a Nanami/OC & Suguro/Shoko but I everytime I write a Suguro/Sakura interaction, I feel more chemistry and writing their getting closer. What do you think?