Modified (Uta x Reader)

10: The Men In Your Life

"Ooo I could actually hear her shell reform, Uta." Itori sat on the bar top as she waved at you both. "I'm actually torn who to support here. YN's right to not want to take you with her, but at the same time, Uta is going to have to find out eventually. Sooner rather than later. So what could it hurt to take him?"

"My call. I say no." You shook your head. "I'm not ready."

"Your secrets turn me on, YN! Are you sure you don't want to divulge them to me?" He licked his lips as he towered over you.

"No. Now please, don't follow me." You asked politely.

You expected resistance as you had a small flashback.

"Pretty please, YN? I wanna come with you!"

"No, Juuzou! I can do it by myself."

"But it's not fair for you to get to see the baby and not me." He pouted. "You have to let me come! In the name of fairness!"

"It's going to be embarrassing!"

"On the contrary! It'll be so exciting! Please!!!"

You couldn't help but let him come. You always had a weakness for begging from men who were sweet on you.

"Alright. I won't." Uta smiled at you.

Whoa, did not expect this. You thought.

"Oh, uh, thanks." you began to walk out the door.

"But in return, I want another date. Same time, since clearly it is the only open time you have, but I want to choose where. Let Itori give me your number." He had a mischevious smile on.

"Fine, fine," You looked at your phone, noting that it was starting to get late. "Bye."

And with that, you practically zoomed out of the door.

I'm late, I'm late, I'm late, oh I hope Yukizou and Juuzou are okay... You ran towards the usual meeting place.

"You're late." Juuzou noted once you finally appeared.

"Obviously." You placed your hands on your knees as you tried to catch your breath.

"It's not a problem. I always like to spend time with my baby. I'd have more time if I could."

"You work every other day until his bed time." You noted. "Plus, I get nervous about leaving him alone too long."

Juuzou pouted at this.

"I'm his daddy. I could take care of him if you died." He put a frown on. "How was your date? Were they nice to you?"

You turned red as you reached out to hold your baby. You heard him happily burble as you brought him close to you. Normally, you held him close to your body with a baby wrap, but for these drop offs, he usually just had a blanket with him.

"It was very nice. He's into body modding too."

"Oh? So you're just trying to replace me then, huh? What happened to 'I'm only going to be with the most boring person I can find! That way you know that I only love you!'" Juuzou laughed at this jab at himself.

"Stop it..." You frowned.

"Oh." He immediately stopped when he saw your face. "I didn't mean to make you sad."

Gently, he pulled you into a light hug.

"I know you love me, YN. I'm just sorry that I'm not who I used to be." He kissed your hair as he released you. "Same time next week?"

"Yes, of course. Text me if you end up having work." You mumbled. Juuzou made you so mad sometimes. But was he right? Were you just trying to replace him?