Mother? Who's My Father? (Modern AU)

Chapter 37

Normally stepping into the house where his kids and lovers lived made him feel welcome but not in this instance, instead he felt like he was being watched as he interacted with his children, the quadruplets actually let out happy squeals when he stroked each of their heads as he interacted with them all. A long hour passed as the quadruplets fell into a nap, Crosshair found himself sitting on one of the sofa’s with all three girls curled into him, Mayday had left but he was still outside, on the porch knowing his son could handle it.

“Look, I’m going to say it while I can” Crosshair was the first to speak, he continued to rub Hera and Omega’s head while Violet was playing with his crown which he did not care about. “Although it may be Christmas and it’s about happy memories, know that all I want is you four to be happy and if that means me out of the picture; I will step aside but don’t expect me to not want to be around my children. I’ve never stopped loving any of you, however I’ve realised me being in this relationship has created problems within it and for this I want to apologise, I never meant to come in between any of you, which is why I plan to step away unless you have other opinions, plus it’s only fair if we stop lying to ourselves and sharing the lies with the children” Crosshair explained in simple terms, he didn’t intend to go deep as Violet wanted to watch a movie or two. 

Hunter could only sigh, he knew the conversation would continue after the movies, when the children settled later on. Tech and Echo could only share a look while they got comfortable, Omega had moved away to cuddle Hunter who didn’t mind while Wrecker took Omega’s spot and with a whisper lifted an arm, Crosshair had no choice as Wrecker pulled him into a hug. 

During the third movie, Hera had moved to cuddle Tech and Echo, both of them couldn’t help but glance over at Crosshair who had slumped, his eyes not entirely on the movie, instead they were on the cot, holding the miracle children. 

“Dad, wake up” Omega’s small whisper had Echo glancing at Hunter to see the man had fallening into a snooze. But the sound of the front door had Hunter’s eyes opening.

“Kid, are you good if I go? I’ve got to meet with Fox and discuss you know who” 

It was Mayday who spoke in a foreign language, Crosshair turned his head only to reply with a couple of foreign words which had Mayday smiling, “I'll leave the car for you kid” he whispered kissing Crosshairs head, “Don’t be late home otherwise your father might murder me” Mayday added, leaving with a grin which had Crosshair mirroring it. His eyes turned back to the movie only to catch Echo’s annoyed look. It was at that moment that Crosshair had made his decision. Not when they were eating or when he was putting the kids to bed, nope it was the eye contact he made with each of the ones he loved. Speaking in the past tense was his decision for not only his sake but theirs and the children. Even if there would be stories; he knew one thing: there was no longer a place for him there. 

“So, are we really ending this?” Wrecker was one of the few who looked sad, mainly because he wanted this to work. They had moved into the kitchen to not disturb the quadruplets who slept in their cot in the living room. 

“It’s for the better Wrecker, I can’t come in between the four of you anymore. You’ve all made it quite clear how you think of me, whether it’s from our arguments, yelling, punching or the words that I heard while I was in my coma and yes I heard some of them” Crosshair gave Hunter a pointed look, the bandana man shocked slightly. “But, I don’t want any issues with any of you which is why I want to end this casually, yes I’m upset but it’s for the better” Crosshair added. 

“But..” Wrecker couldn’t help but wrap up Crosshair who sighed and patted the bigger man’s back.

“I understand where you are coming from and I couldn’t agree anymore but you have to understand Wrecker, I don’t want to be the one who drives the four of you apart. That’s not me, and I’m quite happy to break my own heart rather than deal with the outcome on your behalf” Crosshair may have sounded cold but he was speaking the truth. He let go of Wrecker as he fiddled with his inner wrist, Hunter eyed him up and went to ask something when another spoke.