I never thought I would return to thank you...

Chapter 29

???'s P.O.V (guess who?)

“So we finally meet again, Tetsuya.” A small smile made it's way to my face as I caressed his pale cheek. The poor boy was still resting, fortunately a peaceful sleep as showed by his at ease features.
His breathing couldn't be heard at all, however his chest's rising and falling kept me from worrying too much. “You're nothing like I imagined you to be, but that's understandable after all you've been through.”
The hand I was holding gave a twitch, suprising me a bit, as if to signal that he was listening and didn't really like what I was saying. I chuckled, kissing his little hand.
Honestly, how could someone be so small and fragile?

“M-mommy…” he mumbled in his sleep, tightening his hold on my hand.
“What?” I laughed silently, a slow rumble echoing in the dim room. “Silly boy, I'm anything but a woman.”
A slow upturn of his lips accompanied by a barely audible chuckle, widened my own smile. “It seems you feel better when I'm talking to you.”
Ah, I might spoil this one. “I wonder what you're dreaming about… could it be something related to Shiori?

“Stupid me. Of course it is.” I tangled my fingers in his soft blue locks.
Tetsuya looks so innocent, one wouldn't ever guess of his dark and painful past.
Damn bastard!
I got up from the chair and sat on the bed, now letting Tetsuya rest on my lap. “I'm so sorry Tetsuya, I'm sorry…”
The memory of Shiori crying for our dear child still fresh, etched forever in the back of my mind, always reminding me how much of a failure I've been as a father and a husband.

After Tetsuya's disappearance the household was tense, waiting for ransom calls, anything to tell us the baby was alright, we never expected Reji's taunting e-mail,
the man shamelessly asking for my dearest's love.
Leaving out the traumatizing events of having your 4 months old baby kidnapped for blackmail, the ordeal in itself was even worse with the tealnette involved;
Tetsuya has always been weaker than normal and for as long as he was breastfed, he'd only drink from Shiori.
And for a sickly baby, he was quite stubborn, throwing tantrums whenever he didn't get things his way, trying so hard to change our minds, going as far as trying to crawl and kicking (I will forever be proud of his resistance towards Reji, the bastard's face got what it deserved, but that's another story).
Looking at him now, the same pale skin and small frame, I can't help but be amazed at his survival. Had it been anyone else, they would've given up.  As Seijuro's mentioned, he's exceeded my expectations.

The door creaked open, revealing a familiar mop of red hair and curious crimson eyes staring at me.
“Father…? What are you doing here?” As suprise faded from his eyes, he closed the door behind him, silencing the hospital noise once more, never breaking eye-contact.
“Why, can't I come visit my son?” My hand went on Tetsuya's head on instict as I said those words and I began patting it. Out of the corner of my eye I saw my elder son shaking his head.
“No, of course not. It's just that I was not informed of your arrival.”
“Always the careful one, Seijuro. Fear not, I am not of any threat to you, or to Tetsuya.” I said, moving the lithe body of my lap in order to stand up, adding before he could say anything: “And yes, I know you did not mean it that way. Forgive my poor sense of humour.” After having gotten up, I made sure that Tetsuya was tucked in nicely and in a comfortable position, kissed his hands once more before turning to face Seijuro.

“How has he been coping?”
“Well. He will be released soon, but I assume Midorima-san already informed you of that.” I hummed, nodding in response. “He's nervous though.” This cought my full attention. The teen murmured incohorently, sighing as he scratched the back of his head. “With depression, the suicide attempt and his overloaded pride, the news of a twin brother and a new home seem kind of too much.”
“But he will come home, right?”
We moved closer to the door, opting to let the tealnette sleep peacefully.
“Yes. He's determined to give you a chance. Although,” A small chuckle escaped the red head's lips, making me frown on whatever mischief I was going to be played at. “He made it clear he'll run away if you, and I quote, ‘don't reach his expectations’. I warn you father, be very careful on your moves from now on, Tetsuya is done taking crap from the world.”

Although his voice was filled with playfulness, there was a hint of seriousness. Tetsuya's state of mind was something to be careful of, I had realised that already, but the matter at hand seemed to be far worse than expected. “You speak as if I am aiming to manipulate him like a chess piece, Seijuro.”
He scoffed, any evidence of the earlier easiness gone.
“As if you won't try. I am telling you father, don't even think I'll let you get away with it.” I winced internally, the hospitality in his voice showing just how much of a bad father figure I've been. I realised I was wrong and I feared it was too late to fix it. Seijuro had turned into the perfect heir, powerful and heartless.

“Mmm.” Tetsuya moaned, stirring in his sleep as he struggled to wake up.
“We will continue this another time. For now, I have to leave.” I hurridly said, hugging my son in the way I used to hug my beloved back then, when she wasn't expecting it. I suppose  I will get back to those once more.
Getting out of the room before the redhead could protest, I closed the door just in time to not be seen by the younger twin.

“Akashi-kun…” His muffled voice just barely made it to my ear. “Who was that?”
“N-no one Tetsuya. Forgive me if we woke you.” Knowing Seijuro wouldn't tell him I'd been there, I left the place, only hearing the start of a brotherly argument, where Seijuro wanted to be called ‘nii-san’.
How cute.
I walked away with a smile on my face, knowing I had a few calls to make.

Tagged

Tagged by SaniyaMoosvi
Second day of my time.
Rules on top.

Ok here we go.

10 facts about me.

I am a small person, small as in tiny... 😖

My favourite songs start from 2005. Yes I know that's weird...

I love cartoon and anime, as well as books.

I want to be a designer in the future.

I hate my life...

I want to visit places but will never get the chamce to.

I'm from Albania, and as one of my favourite actors said:  the country of eagles but with no eagles because 🔫🔫

I am a very annoying and clingy person.

I am a girl.

I can't play volleyball even if it would save my life, but, I play basketball!!!
Never in a team... 😭😭😭😭

A joke...

Um, made by me or...

Ok made by me:
My bff told me she was raised by wolves after she slapped me. I answered with "Mogly?!?!"

I suck at jokes...

Now a joke not by me:
The teacher: Have you done your homework?
The student: Have you graded my test?
The teacher: I have other student's tests to grade!
The student: And I have other teacher's homework to do!!!

Right...
Um...
Name your tag...

Idk, Donkeys fly!?

Write a spoiler of one of your stories...

Alright, since this story is almost done I'll write a spoiler for another story: Runaway Blue.

For those who haven't read it: Tetsuya is Japan's prince.

For those who have read it: There will be major character death.

Ok... I tag....

YOU!!!

As ashamed as I am to admit it, I do not know all my readers. So I will take this opportunity to get to know you guys, you can do the tag only if you want to.
No pressure.

Well that's it. Have fun.