Memories of The Past

The Little Things

There's nothing like the happy squeals of a child's laughter. Oda had always wanted to be a father, but he hadn't found the right woman yet. But having Chuuya was enough. Oda was currently chasing the small red headed child through his apartment. Chuuya ran and he giggled with a towel wrapped around him. Chuuya ran down the hall and Oda was fast on his heels as he picked up the squealing six year old and kissed all over his face and nibbled on his neck, making him giggle.

"Ah! Aha! Haha!" Chuuya said as he felt Oda biting him and tickling him. "O-Oda-san, stop it!" Chuuya squealed.

"Nope! I'm going to eat Chuuya all up!" Oda said as he continued to tickle the small child. Oda chuckled as he heard Chuuya laughing, and he finally let up and placed one more gentle kiss on the small child's forehead.

"Alright alright. Enough play time." Oda said as he put Chuuya down. "We need to get you dressed."

Oda took his tiny hand in his and he lead him to the bedroom. Oda sat on the edge of the bed, and he gave Chuuya his underwear and the tiny child slipped them on himself. Oda then helped Chuuya put on his black shorts, and he slipped on his white shirt as well, buttoning it up and tucking it inside his pants before buttoning them.

"Are you excited to spend the day with Dazai?"

Chuuya nodded smiling. "Osamu said we are going to go to Cosmo World."

"Did he now?" Oda chuckled.

Chuuya nodded again. Oda smiled as he kissed Chuuya's forehead. Oda grabbed the brush off the night stand and he gently brushed through curly ginger locks as Chuuya rested his head on Oda's knee. Oda smiled as he looked at bright curious eyes looking around the room, Oda hummed as h continued brushing through his hair. Oda heard a knock at the door and Chuuya perked up as he ran out of the room.

"Ah.. Chuuya!" Oda said as he dashed out after him.

Aki barked loudly as he heard the knock and Chuuya opened the door expecting to look up. But instead he looked down at a trembling Dazai with his hands over his head in surrender. Oda busted out laughing. Chuuya kneeled down in concern.

"Osamu are you okay?"

Dazai continued to tremble as Aki happily circled him and Chuuya and wagged his tail.

*

Dazai held Chuuya's small hand in his, and he looked at the happy ginger headed child. Who looked in amazement at all the rides around Cosmo World, from big rides, to small rides, from ones that loop around, to ones that spin. Chuuya was ready to try every single ride if he could. Chuuya let go of Dazai's hand and he ran over to the ride with spinning tea cups. Dazai walked over as he saw the red head happily looking at the ride.

"Osamu! Osamu! Let's ride this one first!"

Dazai chuckled. "Chuuuya. You just ate a crepe with fruit and whip crème. I don't think getting in the tea cup right now is a great idea."

Chuuya pouted sadly. "Pleeeeeease!" Chuuya pleaded. "Please! Please!"

Dazai sighed as he looked at the piercing blue eyes that had sadness in them. How could Dazai possibly say no to that face? I mean come on. Dazai had to admit Chuuya was truly adorable. Dazai gave up and he smiled.

"Alright. Fine. But don't blame me if you puke."

"I won't!" Chuuya chirped happily.

Chuuya watched as the gate swung open, and he ran inside getting in the first tea cup. Dazai got in beside Chuuya, and he closed the door behind him. The woman waited until everyone was safely in and everyone was strapped in. The ride had started and Chuuya needed to spin the wheel but he pouted as his tiny six-year-old arms struggled to make the ride go faster. Dazai chuckled and he reached out spinning the wheel. Chuuya giggled as it started to go faster.

"Faster Osamu! Faster! Faster!" Chuuya said as he raised his arms up giggling happily.

Dazai obliged Chuuya as he made the ride go as fast as it could. They spun around in the tea cup for a few moments before they had to stop spinning, Chuuya pouted as they stopped.

"Aw it's over!" Chuuya whined.

Dazai chuckled. "There are plenty of rides at Cosmo World Chuuya."

"But... I like this one the most."

"Hm? You've decided that without riding anymore rides?"

Chuuya nodded. And Dazai sighed because once again how could he deny such a cute expression. Dazai indulged Chuuya so much that he actually ended up riding the tea cup several times. They rode the rollercoaster once, Dazai even won Chuuya a teddy bear at one of the game stands. Dazai thought it had been an eventful day for the small ginger and he truly got a chance to bond with the child. Chuuya was currently kicking his feet as he looked out of the window of the Ferris wheel. Dazai looked at the small ginger watching with curious eyes through the window. Holding his teddy bear on his lap like a prized possession.

"Osamu...?" Chuuya said softly.

Dazai gave full attention to the child as he looked at him. "Thank you... I had fun today... This is the best day I've ever had." Chuuya admitted.

Dazai smiled as he reached out pulling the small child into his arms. He rested his hand in his ginger hair and hugged him to his chest tightly. "I'm glad. Truly."

*

Oda opened the door and he was greeted with Dazai holding Chuuya in his arms, as Chuuya was fast asleep. Dazai gave Oda Chuuya gently, Chuuya stirred a little as he was being removed from Dazai. Chuuya exhaled as he rested his head in the crook of Oda's neck.

"Thanks, Dazai. For spending time with Chuuya today."

Dazai scratched his head. "Ah it's nothing. I was a real asshole to Chuuya, and you know what Oda?"

"Hm?"

"You're right. I've just realized. Yeah, it's true Chuuya's ability is dangerous. Very. But he just... wants to be a normal kid. Play. Have fun. Make friends. He's just a kid actually wanting and trying to be a kid." Dazai said smiling at Chuuya.

Oda smiled at Dazai. "One day, when he's older. He's going to appreciate you spending time with him and letting him be a kid."

Dazai chuckled. "Yeah I guess so." Dazai smiled. "Well goodnight, Oda-san."

"Goodnight Dazai."

Dazai was about to walk away but then he felt a tug on his sleeve. Dazai stumbled as he was being pulled down and Chuuya gently planted a kiss on Dazai's cheek.

"Goodnight...Osamu..." Chuuya said rubbing his eye.

Dazai smiled as he gently ran his hand through Chuuya's hair. "Goodnight Chuuya."