The Menaces Babysitter Toji Fushiguro x reader

6 The Math Ain't Mathin

"Megumi, you got any homework?"  You called, eyes not leaving the monitor.  Still, he froze.

"Uhhh...."

"Yes?"

"No..."

"Megumi."  You looked over with a tilted head, "Really?  None?"

"...A little."

"Mhm."  You fought back a grin, "Get started and tell me if you need help, okay?"

"Okayy."  The boy pouted, hauling his backpack over to the couch.

No more than five minutes passed and Megumi tentativly called you over. 

You peeked over the couch, "Math huh?" 

Damn.  At least it was math you could do, just addition and subtraction. 

An hour later you had sweat running down your cheek and Megumi slammed his head on the table.

"Don't do that you'll get a consusion!"

--next day--

Toji had texted you to pick Megumi up ten minutes before school got out.  You decided to keep a few choice words to yourself.  You also decided that with the nice weather and as a apology for being a terrible teacher, you'd take Megumi for some boba.

As soon as you were within sight of the moms their eyes shot up in surprise, turning to gossip with others standing near. 

Seriously...hopefully moms aren't such gossipers in middle and high school.  You froze inside at the thought.  Whoa whoa, middle and high school?! 

You decided to just ignore the thought.

"Where's Toji?"

You blankly glanced over at the woman, "What?"

"Oh, um, I was wondering where Toji is?" She repeated.

"Not sure." You shrugged. "Why?"

"No reason, just wondering."

Maybe I'm being a bitch...

You turned more her way, "It was a bit sudden of me picking him up so I'm not sure what he's doing."

Did that still sound mean?

"I see. Well, the kids should be out soon." She smiled and moved back toward her group.

As she said, kids flowed out of the building a few moments later.  You smiled softly as Megumi's face lit up after spotting you.  Running over, he grasped your hand.  "Am I with you today?"

"At least for a while, sure are!  What do you say, a after school boba?"

The mothers suddenly tumbled into a loud fit of laughter and Megumi tugged you away, expression dropping.  "Those lady's were being mean to you in the morning."

Probably partly my fault but also...mind ya business.

"There are just people like that Gumi, don't worry about it."  You swung his arm a little extra in consolation.

"Kids in my class talk about me too."

"Huh?"

"Two boys are mean because they say dad doesn't love me cause he's late alot.  And that I'm weird and quiet."  He spilled.

"And what do you think when they say that?"  Your eye twitched.  Megumi only shrugged.  "Listen Megumi... first off, none of that is true, you know that right?"

He nodded but you weren't convinced he really believed it.  You weren't sure of the first half yourself. 

"Secondly, I love you too, believe it or not.  You and your chubby cheeks-" You pinched him, "And your just what I would call picky with your people.  There's nothing wrong with that, but don't forget to give people a chance, kay?"

"Mmhm."  He held back his grin.

"Lastly, and listen closely, never let anyone push you around.  You gotta stick up for yourself.  I mean, don't go around picking fights but, use your best judgment in any situation." 

"I love you too."  Megumi spoke quickly, tugging your arm down to hug, forcing you to walk awkwardly.

Your heart was doing to explode.  He's the cutest little bean!

You held his arm up in a celebratory way, "Let's get some boba after a long days work!"

The day had dwindled into night without a word from Toji.  As worry began to creep in you reminded yourself of his character thus far.  This tracked.  However, you had no clothes for Megumi and he surely couldn't go to school in the same he's worn and slept in.  You contemplated  getting up early just to run to the store for some.  On top of that, it made you feel worse for Megumi.  You could feel his disappointment and sadness every time he asked if his father had answered.  It didn't help with the words of the bullies you could only hope weren't swirling around in his head.

With Megumi in bed you could let out your frustration. Five texts, three calls, and not a word.

Just as you were about to call again there was a knock on the door. 

You opened and shut it quietly, the chilly night making goosebumps rise along your arms.  You gave him an unimpressed look. "Ten minute notice then radio silence?  Don't think you can take advantage of me, I'm only trying to help Megumi out."

"Sorry sweetheart," He bent down to your height, "I got a little busy at work. You gonna forgive me?"

You wrinkled your nose, "Don't do that. And don't call me sweetheart." With a disgruntled expression you went back in to retrieve Megumi.

Perhaps Toji was the bully you really had to worry about.

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how's it goin?  no matter what hopefully little bean Megumi made it a lil better 🥺