Trying something new (DISCONTINUED)

Exhausted

Shota put on his headphones and sat on the uncomfortable seat in the train. Had they always been this uncomfortable? Shota scrolled through his phone dozing off a little. In the blink of an eye, Shota was already at his stop. He groaned grabbing his bag and walked into the crowded train station.

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Eri had been taking her nap when Hizashi heard a click at the front door. "'Sup Hizashi?" Hitoshi said yawning. "Nothing much, your sister's napping." Hizashi put his phone leaning forward holding himself up with his elbows. "Don't disagree with that, I'm going to do the same." Hitoshi said plopping his backpack by the front door. Hizashi waved to Hitoshi as he walked into his room and closing his door.

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Shota's back ached worse than usual today. He saw his apartment creep up from the hill relieving him. He walked faster. He walked up the stairs to finally see his front door.

~✨~

Hizashi heard another a smile appearing over his face. Shota opened the door he looked exhausted. His eyes deepened from the dark rings, his bones popped as he bent to take his shoes off, and his hair shaggier than even when Hizashi and him had sex. "Rough day?" Hizashi said already knowing the answer. Shota walked over and flopped onto Hizashi. Hizashi grunted from the weight, but started brushing his fingers through Shota's hair. Shota groaned in response. "I'm gonna make some coffee, want any?" Shota brought himself up just enough to speak. "No, I'm good." Hizashi said kissing Shota's forehead. Shota rolled off the couch with a thud, not phased by this he got up and headed to the kitchen. Shota returned with his coffee, satisfied after drinking it.

Eri shuffled in rubbing her eyes, after blinking her sleep away she saw Shota. "Daddy! How was work!" She ran and hugged Shota. "Tiring. How was your day with Hizashi?" Shota asked in return. "Good! We watched Ponyo!" Eri smiled wide showing her chipped tooth. "I'm glad you had a good day." Shota said ruffling her hair. "You're going my hair!" Eri grumbled and covered her head with hands. Hizashi couldn't help, but smile at how chipper Shota and Eri were together. Eri had ran ti her room and grabbed paper and colored pencils to draw next to Shota.

"I forgot to buy things for dinner." Shota groaned putting his hand on his face. "It's fine I'll go to the store, what do you want me to buy?" Hizashi said. "Just grab some udon for tonight, please." Shota took his hands of his face. Hizashi could see how agitated he was, but can you blame him he works with teenagers all day. "No problem Sho', just go relax in bed I'll be back!" Hizashi said giving Shota a nudge and standing up. "Oh, do you mind if ask Eri if she wants to come with me?" Hizashi whispered. "I don't mind."

"Hey Eri you want come to the shop with me?" Hizashi asked lowering to her level. "Yeah! I need help with my shoes though and I don't to bother daddy right now, he's scary when he's grumpy." She whispered into Hizashi's ear. "That's okay, I'll help you." Hizashi said with a laugh. They headed to the front door, Hizashi helped Eri with her shoes and they were now on their way to the shop.

"Thank you!" Eri said to the cashier grabbing the bag of groceries. "No problem." The cashier said waving to Eri. Eri looked up at Hizashi and smiled while they walked out of the shop.

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"Dad, is Hizashi going to stay here again?" Hitoshi asked. "Maybe, why?" Shota turned to Hitoshi, raising an eyebrow. "I just need to ask him something." Hitoshi said his voice a little shaky. Hitoshi went to the kitchen and grabbed a cup of coffee.

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"We're back~" Hizashi sang and making a goofy pose. Eri giggled and went to the kitchen and started unpacking the groceries in her bag. Hizashi closed the door and walked to the kitchen and started helping Eri. Shota watched the two talk and make little jokes. Hitoshi sat next to Shota on the couch "Eri really likes Hizashi." Shota looked away from away from Hizashi and Eri to Hitoshi "Do you like him?" Hitoshi looked at his dad confused "Yeah, he's nice and as long as he's nice to Eri and you I'm fine." Hitoshi smiled, sincerely and continued drinking his coffee.