Black Tiger (EraserMic X Male reader)

Tides of Changing

Atsumi's P.O.V

"Can ya believe they said that?" I shook my head at my phone. I watched as Hawks laughed, causing me to roll my eyes and smirk.

"Aizawa was right, though." He shrugged with a smile. "I wouldn't mind. Just think about all the fun times we could have together. Are you telling me you haven't thought about it at least once?"

"Oh hush," I growl. Of course I had. I'd thought about it more times than I should have. Kai and I had made that stupid promise all those years ago, so I've done nothing about it. I'm not jealous of the Shouta or Hizashi. In fact, I care for them as I care for Kai. Same with Hawks. They all hold a piece of me I didn't know I was ready to give.

"Is it the promise you made to each other?" Hawks asked with that smirk of his that made my heart beat a little too fast. "If you ask me, I think it's time to forget about it."

"Are ya really encouragin me to begin datin three other men?" I pinch the bridge of my nose.

"As long as you don't leave me behind Atsumi. You know how I feel for you. You also know how I feel about Kai. You always insist on complete honesty, and this is what I'm giving you. The times I've spent at that house with everyone have been the most I've been at peace in a long time. Like it was where I was meant to be. With everyone there, it almost felt like..." He trailed off and swallowed. He looked away from the screen, but I could see the moisture that had built in his eyes.

"Like what Little Bird?" I say softly

"Like a family." He replied after a minute. "I've never known what that meant, but being there makes it feel like I do."

"It does feel that way, doesn't it." I breathe out. "I don't know Keigo. His medicine is finally beginnin to work the way it's supposed to. The side effects are barely effectin him. Just the occasional bout of horniness. Which I guess could also just be Kai in general. Lookin at who he's with, I'd barely get out of bed, too. I know when ya are here, we barely make it further than the room we're in. Unless it's to Kai's place."

"Are you saying this to avoid talking about it to him and the others? It sounds like he's in the right mindset now."

"And if it sets him back? What if me confessin to him makes matters worse, and he stops talkin to me all together. I don't know if I should risk it." I put my head in my hands, trying to control my breathing. I wasn't prone to panic attacks, but the thought of Kai not being around anymore was more than I could handle.

"So you're content with sitting back the rest of your life and not saying anything? That doesn't sound like the Atsumi I fell for. There's always going to be something going on Atsu. Whether it's something with him, you, me, or the others. Our lives are chaotic. The line of work we do puts us on the frontlines with the chance that it's our last. Your line of work carries the same threat, and you know I'm not talking about the business face you carry. The dark underside to the company has more risks than what Kai and I do." He took a deep breath and then cleared his throat. "Atsumi. If it helps, talk with Aizawa and Mic first. Make sure they're not blind sided by it because it could end badly if they don't feel the same. They may have joked about it, but when it becomes serious, that could change. Go to them first. After, if they agree, go talk to Kai."

"Fine." I growl out after a few minutes. I know deep in my heart that Keigo was right. I can't keep going on as if I don't have feelings further than friendship for Kai. Just why does it have to be scarier than staring down a dozen armed men wanting my head? "It'll have to be day after tomorrow, though. The sports festival is tomorrow, and we both have a lot to focus on to make sure it goes smoothly. I have him helpin with security, so he'll need to be sharp. But I suppose I can talk to the other two today or tomorrow."