Past & Present - Keishin Ukai x Reader

Chapter 11.

I woke up to the sun on my face and the smell of cigarettes. I opened my eyes to see Keishin sitting on the ledge of the window. He looked so content, happy as he had his morning cigarette. The smell used to bother me but now, it's welcoming. "You're up early." I said sleepily. He grinned, looking down at me. "You know I barely sleep.." "Some things haven't changed." I said chuckling as I sat up in bed stretching. "So..what's the plan for today?" "We're paying someone a very needed visit. He's actually home.."

We finally arrived to his grandfather's home. I smiled to myself remembering all the old memories that instantly flooded back. "Is that you boy?!" I grinned happily as I poked my head around Keishin. There he was in all his glory. "Hi grandpa Ukai!" I exclaimed excitedly as I rushed to him. "What a surprise! What are you doing here! My, how you've grown. Hey! He didn't drag you here against your will did he?" "I'm right here ya know.." Keishin said angrily as I giggled. He embraced me tightly as I hugged him back carefully. "How are you feeling?" I asked sincerely as I held his frail hands in mine. He sighed but smiled at me. "I'm just fine kiddo." "You know I can still see right through you.." "Don't worry about me! I should worry about you! Am I really seeing this right? From what Keishin here tells me is that you're back together? Are you running a fever child?" I laughed as Keishin started yelling. "Wait wait..we're not officially back together.." "Yet." Keishin said, finishing my sentence. I bit my lip smiling to myself. "Yet." I said happily. "Well..if that's what you kids want. It'll make an old man happy.."

We spent the entire afternoon with grandpa Ukai. Being back in his presence was a sort of wake up call. This was my life a long time ago before I threw it away. And now, this is what I want. All over again.