𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟑𝟖𝟏 [𝘛𝘰𝘫𝘪 𝘍𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘰]

𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐭

"That's all, I think." Toji says as he loads up the last box into the moving truck. The day has finally come, Toji is finally moving out. You've been dreading this moment more than anything. You really can't do anything about it, either way.

You're still in a relationship with Toji, and you're happy with him, you shouldn't be upset. He's just moving away, and he promises that he'll see you as much as possible until you finally get married and move in together. That's what he says at least, and of course you choose to believe it.

"Are you staying with us for the weekend? You know we'd love to have you." Toji asks, watching as you awkwardly stand by his car. You agreed that you'd drive his car to his new house while he drives the moving truck that he rented for the day.

"I didn't pack anything, so–" You begin to answer, but that's not a good enough excuse for Toji. He doesn't care how long he has to wait, he'll wait for you.

"So, you have to go upstairs to get some stuff for the weekend. Megumi and I will wait for you, isn't that right, bud?" Toji looks down at his little one, and Megumi nods in response. Megumi will do just about anything to have you by his side, it's no surprise. You smile at your boys before turning on your heel to go upstairs.

You're only staying for a night so you shouldn't really go overboard with packing but you still do. You could last a week in Toji's house with clean clothes, and you take your sweet time packing as well– Toji grows impatient, and he shows his annoyance when you go back outside.

"Did you go to the store too or something? Why the hell did it take so long?" Toji's clear annoyance makes you laugh.

"I thought you wanted me to accompany you? Does waiting a couple of minutes make you change your mind?" You respond, and Toji rolls his eyes. Megumi runs to your side, and you take his hand. "Let's go, baby. This old man is getting annoying."

"Yeah yeah, I'll see you two later." Toji says, walking to the truck. You chuckle as you lead Megumi to his father's car. You get the little boy into his booster seat (although he claims that he's old enough to sit in the front with you), and you begin your drive to Toji's new home. You have no idea why or how Toji trusts you enough to drive to his new house with his son nonetheless; he gave you a couple of driving lessons over the past couple of months, and during a very lucky day, you got your license. You're still not the best driver although Toji claims that you're a good one.

"Are you excited to live in your new home, Megumi?" You ask, your eyes going to the rearview mirror to look back at Megumi. He's looking out the window, watching as the familiar passage turns unknown.

"Will you be with me?" He replies, and you chew on your cheek, wondering how you'll answer that. Yes... But no. Not in the way that you are now. You won't see Megumi everyday anymore and you won't be next door to him so he can run to you whenever he needs something. But you'll still be one call away, and you'll find the fastest route to get to him whenever he needs you. And Toji too.

"I will be, Megumi. I just won't be a door away." You answer, and that's good enough for Megumi since he stopped listening after you assured him that you will be with him. You're still seeing him on weekdays since Toji is still leaving him at daycare with you. Things are changing, but it's not a drastic change. The only main difference is that Toji won't be next door. You're still upset about the changes though.

"Can we listen to music?" Megumi asks, and you hum in response before turning on the radio.

– – –

Toji's new home needs some renovations, at least that's what you notice at first glance. But it has potentia, and without noting the defects of the exterior, it's a beautiful home. When you get to the front, Toji is already unloading his boxes and putting them in the garage.