[ON HOLD*] Just Breathe ~ 18+ (Timeskip!Sugawara Koshi x OC) NSFW

Chapter 4: Opening Up

Warnings: This is a very heavy chapter with themes of:

-Prostitution

-Drug Abuse

-Child Negligence

Chapter 4:

"Oh... Toyo-kun's fallen asleep again... He must have been knackered out from today..." Sugawara said, as Ari and him turned to see Toyo fast asleep in front of the television. Ari sighed, standing up

"It has gotten pretty late Koushi... I'll call a cab; I should put Toyo to bed" She said but Sugawara stopped her

"It's quite late already and it wouldn't settle well with my student and his guardian going home alone this late... You guys can sleep in my room, if you'd like?" He suggested and she froze,

"You've already done so much for us, I couldn't possibly... Besides, I think Toyo would freak out if we woke up next to me... I don't want to spoil his morning..." She muttered and Sugawara just laughed

"Good thing Daichi's out of town, Toyo-kun can sleep in his bed. I can drop you guys home after breakfast?" He simply suggested.

Deep down, she knew that it wasn't such a good idea... but somehow she felt the butterflies in her stomach

"But where will you sleep...?" She muttered and Sugawara hummed,

"On the sofa!"

She shook her head,

"Absolutely not! I will sleep on the sofa. You've done so much for me and I have to put my foot down somewhere" She quickly said and Sugawara just grinned

"Great, that means you're gonna stay"

She froze, realising in her haste that she had taken up his offer and now there was no turning back. Biting her lip, she watched Sugawara walk towards the sleeping child, lifting him up with ease.

"C'mon, I'll show you Daichi's room if you wanna check up on Toyo tonight"

Ari nodded, following behind them. Her eyes lingered on Sugawara's back. She didn't realise it at first, his face made him look gentle and meek... but she took note of his broad shoulders.

They tucked Toyo into Daichi's bed before both of them crept out, shutting the door behind them

"This is the second time you've tucked him into bed... I'm afraid it'll become a habit if you spoil him too much..." she whispered to Suga. He rubbed the back of his neck, cheeks a little pink

"Not all habits are bad ones..." he said before he turned down the hall. She stood there a little confused

'What did he mean by that...?'

Sugawara opened another door, coaxing her towards him

"Here's the bathroom. If you'd like to shower or anything, please feel welcome. I'll get you some towels in the meantime"

She thanked him, closing the bathroom door behind her. Her heart was pounding. What was going on? How did the day end up like this!?

The more Sugawara became involved in Toyo's life, the more her life was intertwining with his. This was dangerous territory she was treading. If he misunderstood her actions, it could end in severe consequences for Toyo and her relationship.

Raps on the door, distracted her from her thoughts. Ari opened the door to come face to face with Sugawara

"Here... I've got some spare clothes for you as well"

He handed them to her before excusing himself. She felt her blush intensify, feeling giddy on the inside. Man was he dreamy.

It was weird for her to be stripping her clothes in his bathroom... She felt more exposed than intended but her body did feel icky from being out all day. She turned the shower on, waiting for the water to heat up before she stepped in.