I'm dead without you (omegaverse)

Family Dinner

The days that followed were rather hectic for the McCallister's and Nakamura's. While working on his thesis, Finian excitedly planned the big family dinner, and Dorian worked at the office every day. He was trying hard to catch up on the work that had unfortunately been neglected the past weeks. Dorian had always been a hard worker, wanting to make sure that he was a good role model for his co-workers. The alpha was filled with regret over his performance, and he apologised to Elliot, who had worked his ass off. However, Elliot wasn't angry at his best friend. No, he wanted to help him in any way possible. Elliot was ashamed over his wife's behaviour. He couldn't understand why she acted like she did, giving Dorian so much shit. It wasn't like her at all. So Elliot did a lot more than he usually would have, and Dorian was genuinely grateful. Thanks to Elliot and his reliable co-workers, the company hadn't been affected by the recent events.

No, on the contrary, the business was booming. Every artist on the label suddenly got a lot of attention, and they were flooded with artists that wanted to sign with them. When asked why they wanted to join Blue Haven Records, they answered that they wanted to work with Dorian. The press conference had spread on social media, and Dorian became something like a hero to many. His way of handling the rude journalist got a lot of praise. Dorian himself tried to ignore the attention, feeling that he had enough of it all. Dorian just wanted to move on, to leave the past week's troubles behind him and focus on his family. And they tried to spend every afternoon together, building a solid foundation for this new McCallister/Nakamura - family.

During the weekdays, Ikumi went along Shiro when he shot his new video for his single, which had become a massive hit. In just a few days the single-ended on top of the hit list and the family celebrated by going to the local fish and chips restaurant. There they treated Shiro, Ikumi and Deion to their first culinary experience of a greasy yet so very delicious meal.

To everyone's relief, the kids continued to get along well, and at Caoimhe's suggestion, Dorian took her and Ikumi shopping. Caoimhe needed new clothes for Saturdays family dinner, and she wanted Ikumi to spend more time with her father. She wasn't the least jealous toward Ikumi. Instead, she wanted to show Ikumi how wonderful her dad was.

The girl carefully picked what dress to wear, wanting to be as pretty as possible. Caoimhe was more curious than anyone about Lucas' boyfriend because the eleven-year-old girl adored her uncle. In her eyes, Lucas was the perfect man, and she wanted her feature boyfriend to be just like him. Caoimhe wasn't interested in finding her fated pair, the same as her brother. Her views on omegas had turned to the better after meeting Shiro, but she still wanted an alpha, just like uncle Lucas. So it was with a lot of curiosity, and a pinch of jealousy Caoimhe wanted to meet this stranger that had managed to capture Lucas' heart.

On the day of the family dinner, the McCallister house was buzzing with activity. Finian and Eamon prepared the food, Dorian and Shiro cleaned the house, and the two girls were preparing family games. Everyone was excited, and Shiro and Ikumi were nervous, thinking of meeting Dorian's father for the first time. The others assured them that there wouldn't be any problem with Keith. He was a kind man with a big heart, and Dorian was convinced that his father would welcome Shiro and Ikumi into the family.

Keith and Simon were the first of the guest to arrive, and the family greeted each other with hugs and kisses. Shiro had decided to try and be brave, so the man put forth his hand and looked Keith straight in the eyes, presenting himself. Keith had smiled, which made Shiro's face feel all hot. When the older man smiled he indeed resembled Dorian a lot, and Shiro could imagine how hot Dorian would look in twenty years, as an older, refined gentleman. Shiro liked that thought a lot.

Keith grabbed Shiro's hand, pulled him into a warm embrace, as he greeted them and welcomed Shiro and Ikumi to the family, making Shiro shed a few tears. Dorian had kissed Shiro's cheek and held his hand afterwards, happy that everything went smoothly.