It's because I.. || Tsukishima Kei fanfic

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Rina refuses to let go of my hand as we step off the train, walking through the crowded streets. I notice her with her eyes squeezed shut, relying on me to guide he through the crowds... while I rely on Tsukishima. Growing up I hardly got a chance to go out, between training, working, house work, school, and raising Rina, I never had the time. So like Rina, I have no idea where we're going and this is new.

We finally get to the aquarium, and I am more excited than I'd like to admit. I've never been to one before and I've always wanted to go, so luckily Tsukishima was able to convince Rina to come. We walk around and I gush at all the different kinds of fish, Rina matching my experssion as we both look through the glass.

Tsukishima finds himself watching her instead of the fish. He absolutely adores the way her eyes widen at every 'pretty' fish I see, to put it the way she would. He tries to hold back his smile as she happily point to fishes, showing Rina as she gasps watching them swim by.

Rina seems to be getting more comfortable which makes me happy, although any time a stranger gets remotely close to her, she panics and hugs either me or Tsukishima tightly. Currently, Tsukishima is holding her up so she can get a better view and I clutch my purse, my feelings confusing me. I want to hate him, I really really do, but how could anyone hate him while watching this? He really doesn't understand how meaningful it is to me that he's putting this much effort into getting Rina out of her comfort zone.

A rare moment occurs, Rina isn't clinging onto either of us. Instead, she has her palms on the glass as she gazes at the fish swimming by. Tsukishima and I stand behind her, both of us being too nervous to say something to the other. I tap my feet on the ground awkwardly, pikcing at my nails to try and seem occupied.

"This is kinda like we're on a date, don't you think?" Tsukishima leans down whispering to me and I jump, hitting his arm making him chuckle.

"Absolutely not! This is for Rina!" I say and he puts his hands up defensively while laughing at my blush.

"Ok ok, but seriously... I hope I can do this again with you as a date," he looks at Rina while I stare up at him in shock. This whole situation feels so surreal, I spent so long thinking he hated me and now here he is, trying to get me to fall in love with him.

The rest of the day went really well. I think Rina had a really good time, but I think she started to get a little overwhelmed and panicked so we decided to call it a day before she had a full on breakdown.

I carry her in my arms as we walk home, her soft snores making me roll my eyes. We get back home and I get her into bed as Tsukishima watches from the door way, smiling to himself as I tuck her in and kiss her forehead. I then usher him out of her room, putting my finger to my lips as I close her door.

"I hope she had a good time today," he says as I walk him to the front door and I hum.

"I think she did. That was the first time she's been out in ages... she's started going to school less and less so thank you for convincing her," I say and he nods.

"Anytime you need help with her, just call me," he says making me shake my head.

"I'm sure you have better things to do with your time than babysitting a 6 year old," I say and he laughs, shaking his head.

"Well if it means I get to spend time with you, it's worth it," I look away, making him stumble over his words. "I-I mean, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable," he says and I shake my head.

"It's not that... it's just I'm so used to you being mean to me that this kind of feels like some big prank or something," he rubs his neck and pushes up his glasses.