𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 ᝰ 𝐓𝐎𝐉𝐈 𝐅𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐑𝐎

eleven

The smell of food filled your nostrils as you stirred in your sleep. The softness of the sheets wrapped around your skin, only tempting you to stay in bed longer. A soft groan left your lips, prying open your eyes to find the sun shining through your room, peeking through the curtains. A yawn escaped your lips as you stretched, sitting up in bed to find that you were completely rid of your clothes. Events from last night played back in your head like a movie, reminding you of the confession you shared with your ex husband. A small smile plastered on your face when you looked over to the other side of the bed only to find it empty. Brows furrowed, quickly whipping your head to the other side to find it was nine in the morning, way past the kids time for school. "Shit!"

You scrambled to your feet, adrenaline pumping through your veins as you snatched your robe from your clothes, tying it around your waist while you practically ran out the room. "Naya, Megs!" You yelled, knocking on their bedroom doors before opening it. You stopped in your tracks when you were met with a neatly made bed.

"Hey," a voice called out to you. You turned around, there standing before you was a shirtless Toji, a plate of food in hand along with a glass of orange juice. "Good morning."

"Where are...where are the kids?" You cleared your throat, slowly shutting Megumi's bedroom door. Toji looked at you for a few seconds before laughing. "What?" You asked, confused.

"I brought them to school this morning. Got 'em up and everything. Don't worry, mama." He licked his lips before letting out a sigh. "Come eat, will you?" He turned away from you, heading towards the kitchen table where he had his plate of food ready.

You breathed in deeply, the scent of freshly cooked eggs, waffles and syrup made your stomach rumble. "Thank you, Toji. You didn't have to—"

"I wanted to." He slides his hands over your waist, pulling you into his chest, hands now resting on the small of your back. He stares into your eyes for a few moments, getting lost in them before speaking, "are we gonna talk about last night or...?" He says in a playful tone, dipping his head into the crook of your neck.

"What about last night?" You let a small giggle when he presses kisses against your skin. Your arms naturally found their way around his neck, pulling his larger figure closer.

"I want you to know I meant every word. I swear to you." His tone is serious and empathetic. A small sigh escaped his lips when he lifted his head to look at you, taking in your beauty even if you'd just waken up. One of his large hands cupped your cheek, the pad of his thumb caressing it. You could feel your heart beating against your ribcage, butterflies in your stomach like you were some high schooler with a crush.

You don't understand the relationship between you and Toji, you don't know why you two are always so drawn towards each other no matter the obstacles that get in your way. Just when you think it's over for good, it not. It's either you or him clawing your back up the walls that you both build until one of you are finally ready to give in. But you can't deny that you love him—you always have.

"I missed these type of mornings with you, mama. I just want us to be a happy family again. Wanna do right by you and the kids, you understand?" His brows pinch together. His kisses your forehead as you both embrace each other, enjoying the silence.

"I understand, Toji," you mumble into his broad chest, closing your eyes, rocking back and forth on your feet. "But I need you to understand something for me."

"Anything," he's quick to respond, rubbing your back.

"We can't just rush into the whole process. Trust me, I'd like too, but I think taking things slow and working everything out will help us realize what we need to fix," you explain.