Sake and Sweat: Yakuza Boy One Shots, Fluff and Scenarios (ON HOLD)

Remembering (Maggie & Yuji)

Why was everyone so pressed that I named the main character for Yakuza Boy Maggie? I really want to know.

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Maggie rolled onto her side and reached for her journal. The pages were nearly full and a one year old Ryeo was babbling happily in his bassinet. Maggie put the journal back and got up from the bed slowly. Ryeo lifted his tiny arms when she stood next to his little area. Maggie scooped the baby up in her arms and supported his head with one hand.

Yuji was doing crunches in the next room and sweat coated his forehead. He stopped when he saw his wife walk into the kitchen area and smiled when Ryeo gave him a gummy one of his own.

Yuji grabbed his water bottle and wiped his face with a towel, following close behind them.

Ryeo squealed loudly when Yuji ducked down to eye level with him.

Maggie turned away from the fridge and handed the baby to Yuji.

Ryeo immediately latched onto Yuji's hair and Yuji pried his little fingers away.
"Sneak attack." Yuji accused, narrowing his eyes at Ryeo playfully.

Maggie left the boys and reclined on the couch. A Japanese drama was playing and she watched the two lead characters enjoy a pleasant date. Maggie looked longingly at the interaction between the two wishing she could enjoy something like that even if only for a moment. The man on screen locked his fingers with the woman's then brought her closer, sharing a kiss with her in front of a beautiful fountain in town. The lit of signs of the businesses in the background illuminated them and reminded her of going to the state fair on school nights when she was in high school.

But Maggie knew that wasn't going to happen any time soon. They were safe because they were away from everything and she was blessed because she had been able to live peacefully with her baby. Maggie wouldn't admit it but she was still afraid to go to public places. She was in a better place mentally than she had been a year ago but she didn't want to push her luck. There was always that chance..
That maybe..
There was someone out there like him.

Maggie massaged her temples and shook her head. She didn't want to think about it. It always made her sick and she couldn't mess up all the progress that she had made..
That they had made. He was gone. He was gone and he was never coming back. He couldn't hurt her anymore and she was safe.

Maggie started to wring her hands anxiously and went to find Yuji. Ryeo was laying on his back while Yuji tickled his sides. Ryeo kicked his little hands, babbling happily at his father's actions. Maggie didn't want to break up the moment but her hands were shaking. She approached them slowly, still wringing her hands and Yuji's smile fell. It was a tick, a nervous tick that Maggie had when she was close to having a panic attack.

He let her take the baby and Maggie held Ryeo close to her chest, rocking him slowly with her eyes closed. Ryeo brought her the most comfort and her therapist  told her that it was normal for her to feel that way. She found he most comfort knowing her baby was safe and secure in her arms. She wouldn't let anything happen to her precious child.

"My baby.." Maggie stated, voice cracking slightly.
"My beautiful baby boy. I'll never let anything hurt you... never. I promise..."
she rambled.

Ryeo studied his mother quietly and started to yawn. Maggie planted sweet kisses against his head and breathed in his baby scent. Yuji watched her sit on the bed and watched her kiss each one of Ryeo's tiny fingers. He hated to see her this way and when he approached the bed, Maggie pulled Ryeo closer.
Yuji placed a hand on her leg and Maggie locked eyes with him. They stared each other down before Maggie broke eye contact, rubbing her nose against Ryeo's.

"We have to protect him Yuji.. Nothing can happen to my baby.. They can't hurt my child. They can't..."
she pleaded.

Yuji's eyebrows furrowed in concern.
"Who's going to hurt our child, Maggie?"

Maggie was silent.
"I don't know... and that's the problem..."

Yuji knew that this wasn't healthy but he didn't want her to feel like everything was being decided for her.

"Maggie, no one is going to hurt our son. I won't let them. I'll kill anyone that tries.. You know this."

Maggie nodded.

"And I won't let anyone hurt you."
He said the last part softly.

Maggie nodded again and her eyes went blank. She was going off to that far away place again.

Yuji grabbed the baby that was sleeping soundly in her arms, laid him inside his crib and went back to his wife. Maggie was wringing her hands.

He cupped her chin, tipping her face up to meet his own.
"I won't let anything hurt you ever again.."

Maggie nodded slowly, still stuck in a daze.
Yuji positioned himself behind her, wrapped his arms around her protectively and laid his chin on the top of her head. Maggie breathed in and out slowly. A hush fell over the room and Yuji's waited for her to calm down.

She'd come back to him soon..
She always did.