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  Rating:
      Explicit
  Archive Warning:
      No_Archive_Warnings_Apply, Underage
  Category:
      M/M
  Fandom:
      InuYasha_-_A_Feudal_Fairy_Tale
  Relationship:
      Koga/Shippo, InuYasha/Sesshoumaru
  Stats:
      Published: 2017-06-27 Words: 8764
****** Still Yours ******
by PrettyLittleBird
Summary
     The past has a funny way of catching up to you. An unrelenting
     reminder to the things you'd hoped to move on from. Seems Shippo no
     longer has the option of trying to forget a certain blue eyed wolf
     demon. Not when said demon is doing everything in his power to make
     sure that doesn't happen. Main KogaShippo. SessInu side pairing.
     Mpreg.
Warning: BoyxBoy love/sexual themes between two males. If such activies between
males offends you or does nothing for you, please leave now. Minors hit that
back button.
 
Chapter One
 
"I-I don't know Koga. I mean, shouldn't we wait?"
The wolf grabbed at the small fox's face, turning his emerald eyes onto his
blue ones.
"Why would we need to wait? I know how I feel about you. I thought you liked
me?"
The sandy haired boy's eyes widened. "I do. I do like you."
The wolf demon grinned. "See? Then we don't need to wait. I want you Shippo."
The fox balled his fists at the mouth that attached onto his neck, nervousness
going through him at the kisses and bites he felt there. A hand reached out and
took one of his hands. He looked up into the wolf's eyes.
"You gotta relax or this won't work."
Shippo bit his lip, but nodded. The larger boy laid him down on his back. He
looked up, seeing the lust that swam in the black haired wolf's gaze. Koga
lowered his mouth onto his and he brought his arms up around the wolf's neck.
He relaxed without noticing, the mouth against his slow as it took its time
exploring his own. He let out a gasp as his mouth was released. Koga tugged at
the bands of his jeans and the fox lifted his hips, watching as he became
exposed for the wolf to see. He immediately brought his tail around to cover
himself before he could think about what he was doing. Shippo looked away, not
wanting to see the annoyance he was sure would be in those glacier colored eyes
above his head.
"Heh. You really are too cute." Koga leaned his head down closer to the smaller
boy's ear, voice husky with the arousal he felt. "You don't need to hide from
me Shippo. There's nothing about you that I don't like."
Shippo closed his eyes as a quick breath left him, silently willing his nerves
to calm. He brought his tail down, it now falling lazily to the edge of the
mattress.
Shippo's chin came up in a gasp as he felt Koga lower himself against him,
lightly grinding into him. He immediately brought his arms up to clutch at the
arms on either side of him, holding on with everything he had as he was wracked
with intense feelings he'd never felt before. A moan left him before he knew
it, the sound dying in his throat as his mouth was covered by a pair of lips.
This kiss a lot more heated than the one prior. Shippo made sounds from his
throat as the wolf moved against him. An almost painful heat began pooling
around his middle and he broke away from the wolf's mouth to breathe. His back
arched as an intense wave of pleasure went through him, his hands tightening
their hold on Koga's forearms.
"Koga." Spilled from his lips, silently begging for something he wasn't sure
of. Koga moved away then and Shippo held on, looking towards the wolf in
confusion. He'd felt like he was on the edge.
"Scoot up Shippo."
He did as he was told, bringing his back up to meet with the pillows that lay
against the headboard. He watched in fascination as Koga pulled his shirt up
over his head, green eyes falling down to the wolf's hard stomach. He bit his
lip as he took in the perfectly tanned skin. The urge to touch the wolf came
over him.
He reached forward, running a hand over the dark haired boy's abdomen. Koga
slowed, looking down to watch him. Shippo climbed onto knees, coming closer
until he was directly before him. He looked down, seeing Koga's hands on the
bands of his jeans. He brought his own over his, coaxing the demon into pulling
them down lower. They tugged them down, Koga laying down on his back to pull
them off the rest of the way. Shippo helped him, tossing the jeans away
somewhere onto the floor in the demon's room. He turned back, seeing the other
watching him with an intense look. He looked away in embarrassment, wondering
why he was looking at him like that.
A hand reached out to wrap around his upper arm, pulling him until he was
hovering over a set of blue eyes. He got the feeling the wolf was expecting
something from him. He leaned down, placing his mouth over the lips below him.
The wolf grabbed one of his hands, bringing it to his stomach before letting go
to run his hand along the fox's hip.
Shippo ran his hand along Koga's stomach, fingers barely grazing over the skin.
He took his time as he ran his fingers down the sculpted middle, coming into
contact with fine hairs that rested above the waistband of his boxers. He
pulled at them, mouth suddenly dry as he moved the front down.
His eyes widened as he took in the semi hard length, body locking up. Koga
was...well endowed. A hand came over his and he looked up into the wolf's ice
blue. He took in the half lidded look and felt a shot of arousal shoot through
him. Koga guided his hand to his length, lip trapped between his teeth as he
looked into emerald colored eyes.
Shippo closed his eyes, tightening his hand as a shiver of pleasure made itself
known. Koga moved his hand over his, Shippo following the older boy's
movements. He watched as Koga tilted his head back, a groan escaping him. The
fox sped up the pace, encouraged by the enticing display. The wolf removed his
hand, all too happy to let Shippo take over. Shippo rubbed down and up, his
thumb swiping over the wet head of Koga's member.
He watched in amazement as the other became a withering mess under him. Kouga's
hips moved on their own accord, his mouth opened in silent pleasure. Shippo
looked down at the entrancing sight of the chiseled stomach flexing before
going lower, watching his own movements. His hand seemed so small in
comparison. His breath hitched in his throat as a thought came to him.
He couldn't help but wonder what the other tasted like. Heat spread across his
face but he didn't dismiss the idea. He'd never done anything like this before
but he was not completely naive. He chanced a look up seeing Koga with his eyes
closed, enjoying the feel of the hand wrapped around him.
Shippo bit his lip before lowering his head, mouth settling over the tip of
Koga's length.
"Shit." The grunt reached his ears, a hand coming to settle over his head.
Resting there. For some reason that turned him on.
Shippo took him in deeper before his reflex kicked in but didn't back off
completely. His hand massaged what he couldn't reach as he set a slow motion.
He moved, ever mindful of his fangs. Koga moved with him, hisses and curses
leaving him at the warm wetness that wrapped around him.
Shippo was startled at the hand that suddenly gripped his shoulder. He backed
off, a question in his eyes as he looked up to Koga. Lips immediately met his
own, hunger and want making Shippo hold on for dear life. He wrapped his arms
around the other's neck, even still when he was maneuvered onto his back.
Shippo let out a breath at the warm hand that came and wrapped around him.
"Damn. Your sexy like this."
Shippo was to wrapped up in his own feelings to care what the wolf was saying.
He whimpered, Koga's grip tight as he pumped him. It was so good.
His eyes rolled back slightly before meeting the hovering pair above him. Koga
looking every bit as turned on as he was. It was exhilarating. This sexy senior
wanting him like this. It was a power he'd never felt before. It was something
he wouldn't mind getting drunk on.
Shippo shimmied out of his top, Koga's eyes roving over the slim figure under
him. Shippo closed his eyes at the hand that roamed over his waist. Koga let
him go before suddenly reaching over the side of the bed to his nightstand.
Shippo watched him curiously, heart pounding at the clear bottle of oil that
suddenly filled his hand.
The fox wondered what expression he had on his face because Koga sent him a
reassuring smile. He bent down and pressed a quick peck to the pink ones below.
"I'll stop anytime you want me to Shippo." His voice soft, gentle. "Just say it
and I'll stop."
Shippo let out a breath, nodding for the wolf to continue. He was nervous, but
he wanted to please Koga. He knew the wolf wanted this and so did he. He hadn't
expected for Koga to be so big. That worried him more than anything. The pain
stopping him from giving Koga what he wanted.
Koga grabbed his leg and Shippo shifted, looking away as he became exposed to
the demon before him. He smiled at the kiss to the inside of his leg, the sweet
gesture somehow comforting him.
Koga moved and Shippo did best to lay still. He looked down as the wolf pulled
away slightly, watching him pour the clear oil onto his length. His clawed hand
running over himself, making sure to coat himself over evenly. His thighs were
suddenly pushed forward and he looked up, Koga's handsome face staring back.
"Ready?"
He nodded, not trusting himself to speak at the weird feeling in his throat.
Koga reached down and guided himself to Shippo's entrance, his face studying
the one below his. Shippo's mouth opened at the thickness, scooting up on the
bed as Koga gently pushed forward.
His back arched off the bed at the intrusion, biting his lip at the burning
stretch. That. .hurt. He balled his fists, doing his best to focus on the slow
motions of the hand on the inside of his thigh. He blinked back the stinging
sensation, not wanting Koga to notice knowing he'd probably stop. They'd have
to do this sometime.
Shippo whimpered, the burning sensation much worse than before. Koga leaned
down, peppering light kisses on his lips. The fox tried to focus on those
sinful lips, distract himself but it wasn't working. Every little movement was
like a sharp pain inside him.
Koga hissed, coming to a still. Shippo felt himself clench around him and heard
the wolf grunt above him. Koga moved forward again and the fox had to bite his
lip to keep in the whimper that wanted to escape. It hurt so bad.
"Shippo?"
The fox blinked, realizing tears blurred his vision. He quickly wiped them
away, embarrassment heating his face.
"Shippo you don't have to do this."
Shippo grabbed at him once he felt the wolf start to pull out.
"No Koga." He breathed. Taking a deep, silent inhale. "Just.. just give me a
sec."
Koga kissed the wetness from his face away and Shippo closed his eyes, enjoying
the feeling. They lay that way for a moment, the fox's discomfort gradually
dwindling down.
"Damn." The wolf suddenly pulled away with a hiss. "You feel so tight."
The fox nodded. "O-Okay. Move Koga."
Blue eyes looked to him but slowly started rocking his hips forward. A gasp
escaped him. It was a slight pain but not as bad as before.
Shippo let out a breath at the fullness he felt every time Koga pushed back
into him.
A hand wrapped around him, pumping him in time to the steadily increasing pace.
He felt himself stirring back to life at Koga's insistent hand.
A small moan passed his lips, the stretching turning almost into a pleasant
sensation. He'd taken all of him. Koga filled him to the brink with every push.
He looked down, seeing the wolf push into him. It was kind of erotic. His
little body taking all the wolf had to give him.
Shippo cried out as mind numbing pleasure gripped his body, reaching out for
the dark haired demon at the suddenness. He held onto Koga's torso as the boy
struck something in him again.
"Finally found it." He heard Koga grumble, hands now on either side of him as
he focused his attentions of driving himself in and out of the fox's wrapped
heat. A cloud had formed over his mind. It? He didn't know what it was, but he
didn't want it to stop. He was only mutely aware of the sounds that escaped
him, too far gone to be embarrassed that he could be moaning like a common
slut.
All he could do was lay and take it, the pleasure rendering him immobile. He
spread his legs wider, giving him as much access to plunge into him over and
over. It was like a need had built up within him.
"Faster." He whispered, watching Koga's face as he stroked him, eyes shut in
his own pleasure.
"Shit." Koga said lowly, hips shifting into faster gear at the other's request.
"Oh my God," he whimpered, biting his lip at the feelings coursing throughout
him. The pain was nonexistent. Shippo tilted his head back at the pair of lips
that latched on to his neck, sighing softly at the gentle bites and hickies he
felt while the wolf plunged into him.
"You feel so good Shippo. Can I move baby? I mean, can you handle anymore.."
His voice was like melted honey. Smooth and deep right in his ear. Koga could
get anything he wanted from him as long as he kept talking like that.
He hadn't realized the other was waiting for him. Giving him time to adjust.
Shippo turned towards him and Koga met him in a quick kiss before pulling away
to stare at him.
"Do it Koga."
"You don't know how sexy you are." The wolf seemed to groan.
Shippo watched him as he pulled away, hissing at the loss of the wolf as he
pulled out from him.
"Get on your knees Shippo." Shippo watched in a trance as the wolf applied more
oil to himself before remembering his words. He flipped over, hands coming down
on either side of him to help lift him up. He felt the head before it pushed
into him, the fox gripping the sheets at being filled again.
Koga set off at a fast pace, hands gripping him tightly as he delivered short,
fast strokes. Shippo moaned into the cover, unconsciously moving back in time
to meet the wolf's hips. The grunts and hisses spurred him on, doing his best
to keep up with Koga. He wanted him to feel what he felt. Screams left him but
he couldn't bring himself to care. He held on for dear life as the wolf found
his stride, wanting to drop down to the mattress below but hands keeping his
hips in the air. Pressure was building inside him, quick and fast.
"Koga.. I-'Im-"
"Let go baby." Koga huffed, his breath coming out ragged. "Cum for me."
He quivered, his body shaking as he spilled himself onto the cover below. His
closed his eyes shut, it was on the verge of painful as he went through his
release. He tried to catch his breath, feeling Koga spill inside him. His
stroke faltering as he quickly delivered a few more jabs inside him. Shippo
closed his eyes at the body that slumped on top of his, lips pressing over the
damp skin on his back.
He'd did it. He'd had sex.
Koga moved out of him and the fox mourned the loss, suddenly feeling empty
without the wolf inside him. He turned at the body that came and laid beside
him, blue eyes staring into him.
"How do you feel? Was I too rough?"
How did he feel? His body still thrummed with little tingles of pleasure. He
couldn't even move if he wanted to. He was sore and loved every minute of it.
He hadn't thought sex would feel this good. It'd hurt for a moment, but the end
result had made it all worth it.
Though all he settled for was a low, "Good." to the wolf.
"You don't.. regret this do you?"
Shippo studied the face before him and it bothered him, seeing the worry in the
wolf's eyes.
"No.. I.. liked it."
He turned from him at the heat that swam across his cheeks, smiling at the
chuckle he heard.
"Yeah? So you wouldn't mind going again then."
The fox shivered at the hand that came and rubbed over his back before making
his way down, massaging the round flesh there.
The fox turned back to him, eyebrow raised. "What are you gonna do for me?"
Koga grinned, fang making him look every bit like the natural predator that he
was. He leaned closer, lips hovering over the dry parted pair below. "How about
I show you?"
...
Six years later
 
Green eyes looked down at the bowed heads of the dark haired boys. A sigh
leaving his lips as weariness gripped him. He rubbed his forehead. "Okay. How
about we try this again? Which one of you broke the vase?"
The two twin boys cast each other a nervous glance before looking back down,
both of their mouths shut as they expertly avoided the knowing look from the
sandy haired fox.
Shippo shook his head at them. "Your lucky I'm running late today. Since
neither one of you wanna spill, both of you are grounded for a week. No games,
no going outside with your friends. I hope you guys don't mind looking at me
all week cause that's the only company your gonna get. Now go finish getting
ready for school."
He turned, ignoring the protest that reached his ears as he made his way into
the kitchen for the broom. He looked back at the footsteps that followed him.
"Only thing I'm going to change my mind about is deciding to whoop your little
tails or not. Keep following me and that's exactly what your gonna get."
The two boys scrambled out of the kitchen and to their rooms. Shippo chuckled
as he reached for the broom from beside the refrigerator before going to grab a
small plastic bag from the pantry. He went into the living room and towards the
broke pieces of glass that lay scattered over the hard tiled flooring. He
picked up the larger pieces and put them in the bag before sweeping the tiny
shards into a pile. He went back to the kitchen, placing the now tied off
plastic in the garbage. He grabbed the dust pan before making his way back out
to clean up the rest of the mess his boys made.
He stood up and the twins came back down the hall to stand before him. Their
dark locks and school uniforms pristine and in place. Backpacks at the ready.
"We ready papa." The older twin, Kisho beamed, his icy blue eyes blinking up at
the fox.
The other nodded, Kiyoshi's light green eyes still holding the look of a
scolded puppy.
Shippo walked past them, dumping the glass before grabbing his car keys and
wallet from the kitchen island. "C'mon you two." Shippo opened the front door
of their home, the two walking out the door before he followed them out to the
car. He secured them into their car seats before going to the driver's seat.
Shippo pulled from the driveway before taking the quickest route to the kid's
school. He glanced at the clock, a grimace taking over his delicate features.
Ms. Kaede was not going to be pleased with him. It was Wednesday and he'd been
coming into the diner late since last Thursday. He'd just been so tired lately
dealing with the boys. They were growing up and getting rowdier. He sighed,
turning onto the kid's school grounds. It was so much easier when they could
hardly walk. Nowadays it was a miracle if he could get them to sit still for
two seconds.
The fox parked and made his way around to the seat behind him, going to
unbuckle Kisho. He pulled him out and held onto his hand before shutting the
car door and making his way to the other side. He freed Kiyoshi from his seat
and moved as the little demon made his way down and out by himself. He pushed
the door closed and locked it with his key before grabbing the little hand
outstretched towards him. The boys looked at each other from each side of his
legs and giggled. Shippo shook his head but the smile on his face gave him
away. He turned and they began their way across the walkways that led to the
school's main office. Normally he'd watch his kids enter the building but he'd
been escorting them in himself as of late due to their tardiness.
Shippo held the door open for them and they bounded in with smiles on their
faces, excitedly greeting the staff that worked in the office. They earned
chuckles and amused looks from the workers. One face in particular stood out to
Shippo as he followed behind his son's to the desk. A woman he'd grown somewhat
familiar with since he'd starting coming in more.
"Hello Mr. Akagi." The young ebony haired woman looked over from her side of
the desk, smiling down at the two twin boys. "Hello Kiyoshi. Kisho."
"Hi Mrs. Higurashi." They replied in perfect unison. Beaming up at the
receptioninst.
She chuckled. "You two are just so cute." The woman cast a quick look around
before reaching over some place beside her workstation and coming back up with
two red, suckers wrapped in a clear plastic. She leaned over and handed each of
them one, smiling as their eyes lit up like it was Christmas morning. She
brought a finger up to her lips. "Save it for lunch time. Our little secret,
kay?"
They nodded and Shippo cleared his throat, instantly drawing the boys
attention. "What do you say when someone's nice enough to give you something?"
They turned back to Mrs. Higurashi. "Thank you."
"Your welcome." Her amusement clear as she looked down at them. She
straightened herself out and her brown gaze switched over to Shippo. "Another
pass?"
Shippo nodded, face apologetic. "Please? I know your tired of me by now."
She waved her hand. "It's fine Mr. Akagi. It's no problem. Really." She turned
and grabbed two blank pieces of paper and a pen before quickly scribbling some
words down onto them. She capped her pen and passed the boys each a note. "Here
you go."
Kisho took his and waved to Shippo with a smile. Shippo waved back as he
watched his eldest child leave out the connecting door that led directly to the
heart of the school grounds. He looked down, noticing Kiyoshi still remained.
Green eyes identical to his own staring back at him.
"What's wrong Kiyoshi?" He asked moving closer.
Kiyoshi looked down at his feet. "I'm sorry papa. I don't want you mad at me."
Shippo furrowed his brows in his confusion as he kneeled before his child. "Why
would I be mad Kiyoshi?"
"I-I broke the glass. It was me papa. I'm sorry." He looked up, his eyes wide
and sad.
"Oh Kiyoshi." He pulled his child in, knowing his youngest was the more
sensitive of the two. "Don't worry about it now okay? Papa's not mad with you.
I'm just glad you weren't hurt baby. It's okay." He pressed his lips onto his
son's head and pulled away. Kiyoshi sniffled before smiling up at him.
"Now get to class. If your good today I'll make your favorite lasagna tonight
okay?"
Kiyoshi beamed, nodding his head vigorously. "Okay. I be good." He stood up on
his toes and pressed a kiss onto Shippo's cheek. "Bye papa."
"Bye Kiyoshi." He called after his son who disappeared behind his brother.
"Those boys adore you ya know."
Shippo stood back up to look at Kagome. "Yeah," he smiled at her softly. "Those
boys are my whole world."
She grinned. "I can tell. I hope it's as easy as you make it look."
Kagome dropped into her chair, hand resting on her protruding belly. Shippo
laughed. "All I can say is enjoy it while their babies. Easier to handle that
way."
She laughed. "I'll keep that in mind. Me and my husband will be glad when our
little girl finally comes." She looked down at her stomach before rubbing it
affectionately.
Shippo smiled, remembering when he felt that way about Kisho and Kiyoshi. He
couldn't wait to meet them.
"Mr. Akagi?"
Shippo turned at his name, meeting the gaze of a slightly taller demoness. A
dark gray matching jacket and slacks fitting her slender frame. Her dark locks
pulled back in a tight ponytail. Her bangs falling into her cerise colored
eyes. She stood in the doorway of an office, looking at the fox expectantly.
"I'd like a word with you if you have a moment."
Shippo bid Kagome goodbye before following who he knew to be the school's
principal into her office. He walked in as she closed the door behind them.
"How are you Mr. Akagi."
He watched her as she made her way behind her desk and took a seat. Quickly
eyeing the gold plaque that read Kagura Kumo. "I'm fine Ms. Kumo."
She gestured her polished talons out to a chair. "Your are free to have a seat
if you'd like."
"Thank you but I have somewhere I need to be soon. What is this about Ms.
Kumo?"
"Of course. Then I won't waste your time." The demoness said quickly before
turning her tone into one of professionalism. "I've noticed Kisho and Kiyoshi
have been coming in tardy lately. They're exceptionally bright young boys and
it would be a shame to have them fall behind. Is everything alright at home Mr.
Akagi?"
Shippo bit his tongue at the nasty retort that immediately wanted to leave him.
He took a breath, telling himself she couldn't possibly mean that in a rude
way. This was his son's principal. He couldn't afford to get defensive about
his children with her.
"Everything is alright Ms. Kumo." He told her with a forced smile. "It is not
my wish for my boys to fall behind either. Raising two energetic boys while
handling everything else alone can be a handful at times. I will try my best to
do better and make sure they're on time from now on."
Eyes the color of a young red wine watched him for a moment. "Yes, of course. I
understand completely. It is only with the welfare of the students in mind that
I ask such questions. If I can be of assistance to you in anyway please do not
hesitate to contact me. Thank you for taking the time to address this. I will
not hold you up further. Have a good day Mr. Akagi."
"You as well Ms. Kumo." He said already headed for the door. He closed the door
behind him and waved to Kagome before leaving the office. He pulled out his
cellphone and looked at the time, letting out a curse. He was already thirty
minutes late to his morning shift at the diner. He broke out into a quick jog
to his car. He pulled away from the school without a backwards glance.
He arrived at Tama's Diner and parked before immediately making his way inside.
He headed to the back after greeting some familiar faces and coworkers. He
entered the employee's locker room and grabbed one of the aprons and tied it
around his waist before exiting into the kitchen through the side door to find
his boss there. He didn't get far.
"Late again?"
Shippo looked over at the voice, seeing the older human. Her dark eyebrow
raised towards her black locks, only the roots tinged with gray strands.
Visible through the hairnet secured over her head. She looked over at him from
her spot in front of the stove, expertly tossing the bits of chicken and
vegetables over the roaring fire. Her single brown eye piercing into him, her
expression hard to read as she looked over the fox.
"I am so sorry Ms. Kaede." Shippo started in, face clearly expressing his
contrition. He stepped closer to her, sending a quick glance around to the
surrounding workers in the kitchen. He made to explain to her the events of
this morning but she simply held up a hand, obviously indicating for him to
save his breath.
Even with her right eye hidden behind a black eye patch, she still managed to
root him in place with her gaze alone. "Your needed out on the floor," her
headed tilted towards the front of the diner where the customers were seated.
"Swing by my office after your shift." She turned her attention back to the
food in front of her, effectively dismissing him.
Shippo nodded, heart in his throat as he left the kitchen to start waiting on
tables. Whatever happened just would have to happen. He really needed this job
but if he lost it then so be it. He'd find another way to support his boys.
...
The fox let out a breath, thankful he was done. He placed the apron back on the
hook, the strong urge to rub his sore feet a familiar one. Today had been tough
with the orders on top of dealing with the glares from some of the other
waiters. Not that he blamed them really. They were the ones who had to cover
for him as of late.
Now he had to go see Kaede before he went to pick up his boys. He looked to the
clock mounted on the wall. That was about twenty minutes away. He left the
locker room and headed down the hall to Kaede's office. She was rarely ever in
her office. She was very active in the actual endeavors of her diner.
He ignored the nervous feeling rolling around in his gut and knocked.
"Come in Shippo."
He walked in, seeing her office in its usual state of cleanliness. Only thing
disrupting the rooms perfection was the state of chaos that rested over her
desk. Piles of paperwork took up residence there. Pens, highlighters, and paper
clips scattered about. Behind all that sat Ms. Kaede. Bent over a white sheet
of paper scribbling away.
He came forward and took a seat in front of her, appearing to be patiently
waiting but in reality was counting down the minutes he could leave. Hopefully
with his job intact. But he had to pick up his boys soon. The school was
clearly beginning to pay attention and he couldn't afford for them to get
involved. That was an unnecessary complication he didn't need.
The older woman finally lifted her head, setting her work off to the side. He
straightened out as she turned that piercing one eyed stare onto him.
"I know that you have to pick up the boys soon so I won't waste either of our
time. As much as I like you and adore your children, I can't afford to let you
keep coming into work late. The other servers have started to complain and I'm
obligated to listen to their words. I would very much like for you to continue
working here. It is not my wish to see you go. However, I do have a business to
run."
"I understand Ms. Kaede. I'll make sure I come in on time from now on."
"I do not imagine it is easy raising two little ones alone but I can no longer
afford to look the other way when you come in late. It is not easy for me to
tell you this. Just please try to come in on time from now on."
He nodded, feeling grateful towards the human. Even if she'd been letting him
go there would be no hard feelings in his heart. She'd given him a chance when
no else had. Pregnant and alone. He knew if she was saying this to him, her
hands really were tied.
"Will do," he promised, standing up from his seat and heading to leave. He
paused at the doorway as he turned around. "Thank you for being understanding."
She smiled. "It is no problem."
He nodded and left her office, heading for the diner's doors.
...
He waved towards his children's school teacher before turning towards the two
twins running towards him, their lengthy brown tails bobbing behind them. He
chuckled before turning to open the back door of the car for his boys.
"Hi papa," Kisho greeted, already hoping up into the back seat of the car to
settle in his car seat.
Kiyoshi quickly hugged his leg before following in after his older brother. He
buckled the two in before making his way around to the driver's seat. He
started up the ignition before carefully pulling out of the packed grounds of
the elementary school.
He smiled in the rearview mirror at his boys as they chattered away to one
another about their day. Kiyoshi showing off a picture he'd drawn in class
today. Kisho nodded with a smile, telling his brother it was really pretty.
Pride for eldest child gripping him. He didn't think the love in his heart
could grow anymore. His little family. All they had was each other.
Oh Gods, these were his babies. He'd have to do better. For them. It was all
worth it. He'd have to find a way to push through his fatigue. He was their
provider. He was all they knew. He couldn't let anything happen to his babies.
He looked to them and couldn't help but think they looked just like. . His
hands gripped the steering wheel, telling himself he wasn't even going to go
there. He was brought out of his head at the proud exclamation from Kiyoshi.
"Papa said we have what I want tonight."
"What," Kisho cried, immediately turning upset eyes towards his papa.
Shippo sighed, completely having forgotten about his promise to make lasagna
tonight. He'd been looking forward to resting at home with the boys too. He
looked to Kisho for a short moment through the mirror before focusing on the
road before him. "It'll be your turn tomorrow. Okay Kisho? I'll make you
whatever you want tomorrow."
Kisho settled back into his seat, nodding reluctantly.
The fox made a right turn, instead of taking the left that would take them into
their neighborhood. He ran through what he would need for the ingredients.
Needing to pick up a few things they'd run out of at home anyway. Hoping the
grocery store wasn't crowded today. He planned on making this a quick trip.
He pulled into the parking lot of the store, parking his car in the first
available space he found. A good distance away from the building. He left the
car and opened the door behind the driver's seat, standing aside as the twins
climbed out by themselves. He locked the car before quickly grabbing each of
his son's hands. The three traveling across the parking lot and to the grocery
store's main parting doors.
He grabbed a pushing basket before leading them inside, immediately heading
towards the aisle with the seasonings. Making sure his boys were beside him.
Shippo grabbed some Italian seasoning and as well as some other needed salts
and powders. Quickly navigating through the aisles as he threw in everything he
would need before making his way towards the vegetables and refrigerated meat
section of the massive store.
After finishing off his mental list, he started walking towards the checkout
lines towards the front of the store. He grabbed a few of the treats that were
displayed off by the magazines and energy shots. His boys earned it for being
on their best behavior. He noticed Kisho's smile stretch across his lips from
the corner of his eye and shook his head as he smiled.
It was their turn at the register and he started placing his selected items on
the conveyor belt. The boys, wanting to help, stood on the sides of the cart as
they leaned over to pick out the products. The two struggling to reach over and
down with their small frames. He sent an apologetic glance towards the young
human female behind the register and she quietly waved it off, her smile wide
as she looked to the young helpful twins.
She rang up his items and the fox pulled out his credit card at. Swiping it
through the reader.
The young woman paused before lifting her brown gaze to the fox. "I'm sorry
sir. It says your card is declined."
He offered a tight smile. "There must be some kind of mistake. That can't be
right."
She nodded. "It's possible the card reader was faulty with the processing. Try
swiping it through the reader again."
He nodded before sliding his card through the machine. Looking to her face as
she bit her lip. She shook her dark head as she met his eyes once more. He
glanced behind him, looking to the quickly growing line before staring down at
his quiet, watchful boys.
She leaned forward, voice lowering. "Sir, I can put your items on hold if you
need a moment to straighten out any issues with your credit card."
His lips tilted up, his unease apparent. There would be no point in calling as
he realized he must've maxed out his credit card. He'd been behind on payments
and hadn't made one this month either. They weren't letting him borrow any more
money.
"It's uh. .It's fine," he managed to get out with a shake of his head, feeling
anything but as mortification filled him at the pairs of eyes witnessing this
moment of embarrassment. Everything in him thankful he'd actually left the
house with cash in his pockets today. He counted out the amount owed and handed
it to the cashier. He waited for his change before grabbing the bags of
groceries the young woman pushed towards him. Looking everywhere but into her
understanding gaze. He looked down beside him. "C'mon you two." He called out
softly with a jerk of his head before turning towards the exit.
He heard them scramble after him and he sighed as he took in their bowed heads.
Not knowing what was going on but sensing the effect it had on their papa.
"Hey," he uttered softly, coming to a stop as he waited for them to look up at
him. "You two in the mood for ice cream tonight? I think I could use a bowl of
ice cream."
Their eyes lit up as they looked to each other before eagerly nodding towards
the sandy haired fox. He smiled, happy to see them in higher spirits. He never
wanted them to feel bad because of his failures. Never.
He made to remind them they could only have the cool treat after dinner but was
stopped into stunned surprise at the sudden, loud shout from his blue eyed boy.
"Look! Look, papa! It's daddy!"
His eyebrows furrowed as he saw excitement enter his son's gaze, blood running
cold once he realized what it was Kisho was doing. "No, Kisho!" He shouted,
watching his son as the little dark haired boy ran down the walkway of incoming
shoppers. He quickly reached out for Kiyoshi's hand before running after his
child. His eyes glued to Kisho's back as he maneuvered through the walking
people.
Ignoring the shouts as he passed them, his entire focus on the retreating boy
before him.
He broke through the last line of the crowd, panic filling him as he couldn't
locate his child. He whirled around, relief flooding him as he spotted Kisho
standing before a tall dark haired stranger by the ATM machine. He jogged over,
keeping a firm grasp on Kiyoshi as he approached the two. He dropped down to
his knees, bags lay forgotten on the ground as he grabbed Kisho by his
shoulders. He swallowed as he quickly looked him over, seeing he was fine
before looking into wide and startled blue eyes. "Don't you ever ever run off
from me again Kisho." He lightly shook his shoulders. "Do you hear me? Don't
you ever do that again."
Kisho's eyes looked to him with unshed tears before he broke down crying. "I-
I'm. .I'm sorry, papa."
"Hey, ease up on the kid," came the softly spoken words behind him. "He didn't
know any better."
A frown found his face as he stood up, turning around to face the stranger.
"Don't tell me how to-"
His breath caught in his throat as his past stood there staring him in his
face. Cool, wide blue eyes a mirror to his own as they stood there trapped. He
backed away, shaking his head in disbelief as there stood the one person he
thought he'd never see again.
"What the fuck." Spilled from the other's lips as he too seemed shocked.
"Ooh. He said a bad word," the whispered words snapping him out of it as he
looked over to see Kiyoshi leaning away from Kisho's pointed ear. The two young
one's eyes alternating between the two adults.
He looked back to the dark haired wolf, freezing as he noticed the intense gaze
locked onto his children. He quickly moved to them, bending down to grab the
groceries before taking a hand in each of his own. "We're leaving." He
deadpanned before steering his boys towards where he parked the car.
A lump lodged in his throat as he heard the footsteps that eventually followed
behind after him. He yanked his arm away at the hand he felt curl around his
arm. He looked over through narrowed eyes, heart pounding out of his chest as
he noticed the wolf keeping up with his fast pace.
"We need to talk." The wolf demanded.
"I have nothing to say to you." He quipped back without hesitation and full of
attitude, tightening his hold onto his babies hands.
He walked the twins to the side of the door, unlocking it before quickly
telling them to get in, ignoring the wolf who stood by watching them. He leaned
in after them, securing them in their seats before leaving the backseat and
closing the door shut.
As soon as he turned he was pressed back into the car, the other's large frame
trapping him in. He looked into blue eyes. "Why did he call me daddy?" The wolf
demanded to know.
He pushed at the other's chest but to no avail. "Get off of me," he gasped out,
suddenly feeling out of breath. "Don't touch me."
His wrists quickly caught up in the wolf's hands, struggling against the tight
hold that held him.
"Shippo," the wolf started, a warning clear in his voice. "I am not playing
with you. Why did he call me his daddy? He wouldn't know to call me that if-"
He looked to the other with angry eyes. "He's just a kid," Shippo butt in.
"Your getting all bent out of shape over something my son said. As if he knows
what he's taking about. Just. .just let it go."
Shippo snatched away with more force than necessary at the hand that let him
go. Watched through wary eyes the short pace the other started. Silently
willing for the other to believe him. Heart plummeting as the wolf suddenly
shook his head before turning back to him. "He looks just like me," he seemed
to whisper. "They. . they both do."
Shippo looked away as he felt the other step back in his face. "Are those my
kids?" He demand in outrage, the wolf leaning down to get closer into his face.
The word no rest on the tip of his tongue but for the life of him he couldn't
bring himself to utter that lie.
"Are those my kids." He demanded louder and Shippo looked to him helplessly
before he turned, unable to meet his gaze.
"Oh Gods" the wolf whispered, pulling away from him. Clasped hands coming up to
rest before his mouth as he looked unnervingly at the silent fox. "You kept my
kids from me."
Shippo folded his arms before himself, feeling vulnerable. "Koga. ." He started
hesitantly.
"You had no right to do that," the other muttered, voice dangerous. "I could
give a damn what you decide to do with your life but if those are my kids. . I
deserve to know them too. You had no right keeping them away from me."
He jumped at the loud exclamation of, "Fuck," that left Koga's mouth as he
began his pacing again. "This is so fucked up." The wolf muttered.
He sniffled, looking back into the car behind him. Seeing the twins turn to
face him from their intent gaze onto the quickly deteriorating wolf before him.
He turned back to Koga, taking a deep breath. He had no idea what to say. Not
able to say the words -the obvious lie- but not able to deny the truth either.
What he did know, was he wasn't doing this here. In front of them.
He reached down for the grocery bags, pausing in instantly drawing the wolf's
eyes his way. "The hell ya doing? You think I'm letting you leave with my
kids."
"So sure there your kids?" The fox bit out irritably, finding his voice once
more.
"I don't know. You tell me," he said roughly. "I haven't heard you say they
aren't mine."
He looked away with long breath. "I'm not doing this here. Not in front of my
kids."
He straightened out as the other suddenly stalked towards him, the sclera of
his eyes tinged with red. He leaned back against the car as Koga loomed over
him. Clawed finger hovering before his face. "You wrong for this. Never thought
you could be so low. First, you leave without a word then you keep my children
from me. Didn't think you'd pull some shit like this."
"Why'd I leave Koga? Since you obviously know everything." The fox demanded
with an attitude he didn't try to tamper down, arms crossed over his chest.
Tired of taking the heat when the wolf had done wrong as well. "Huh? Tell me.
What reason could I possibly have for leaving after I find out I'm pregnant
with your babies."
They both stilled, the fox's words laying it all out on the table. Both of them
frozen until a sharp hit on the car's window made them both turn.
"Leave my papa alone!" Kisho's muffled yell reached them as his fist pounded
lightly on the thick glass. Big fat tears rolling down his tanned cheeks. His
heart squeezed as he looked to Kiyoshi, seeing silent tears streaming down his
face as well.
His eyes drifted to Koga, looking away at the almost pained look that crossed
his face. He looked back up as the wolf stepped away from him completely. Eyes
closing as he ran a hand over his face, his demeanor suddenly screaming of
exhaustion. "This. .is far from over. We. .ain't even close to being done." He
suddenly looked down at the ground, a humorless laugh leaving him. Shaking his
head as he stared back into guarded green eyes. "For their sake, I'm not gonna
snatch you up the way I'm dying to right now."
"I did what I had to do," Shippo stated, refusing to appear apologetic. "For me
and my kids when I found out for myself just what a piece of shit their father
was." His own anger rising to meet with Koga's.
"What," Koga snapped, nostrils flaring as he stepped into the fox's personal
space once more. His eyes boring down into Shippo's impassive features. "That's
bullshit and you know it. I did things for you I would've never done for anyone
else. I would've been there for you and for them."
"Tch." He rolled his eyes as he bent his head down. His eyes drifted down to
the balled up fists at either side of the wolf. He raised a brow. Seeing
someone was feeling froggy, he was tempted to tell him him to jump but he was
right in him not wanting the children to witness any harsh moments between
them. He wasn't scared of Koga. Not in that way. He'd been through too much
shit to let the other intimidate him.
Koga shook his head, his disgust apparent as he quickly put space between them.
"Fine," he conceded. "Their yours. Their your kids, Koga." Raising his hands
with a shrug before letting them fall unceremoniously. "That's what you wanted
to hear, right? Does it make you feel better now?"
"No, I don't feel fucking better." He snapped before letting out a deep breath.
His chest twisted at the low muttered, "They don't know me." No, he wasn't
going to feel guilty about keeping him out of their lives. That's what was
going through his mind but unease gripped him as he watched the unstable wolf
before him. He didn't think the other was too far off from snapping.
"I'm taking my kids," he started lowy, not flinching at once again being on the
receiving end of those angry blue eyes. "And I'm leaving."
"Well, what the fuck are we gonna do about this because if you think you can
just up and bounce again-"
"Give me your phone." The fox demanded, holding his hands out and wiggling his
fingers at seeing him unmoving. He sighed. "I'm going to give you my number. We
can. .figure this out later." He rushed, wanting to put as much space between
them as possible.
Koga eyed him but dug into his pocket for his phone before handing it over.
Shippo took it, fingers sliding and tapping across the screen as he entered in
his cellphone number. Adding himself under the demon's contacts. He looked to
his watchful twins before looking to Koga. "Don't bother calling if your not
serious about this. I won't let you hurt my babies because you suddenly realize
being a parent ain't a walk in the park. If your in this, it better be for
good. Otherwise, you can act like you never saw us."
His eyes stayed locked with Koga's as the wolf closed the small distance
between them and quickly snatched the phone out of the fox's hand. "Try keeping
me away," he growled out, lip curling back to reveal his elongated fang. "Would
kind of fucked up bullshit you on." He lifted the phone up between them. His
posture serious and face unwavering. "This better be your real number, Shippo.
Don't think you can brush this off by giving out a fake number. I swear I will
track your ass down if I have to."
He rolled his eyes as he bent down to pick up his groceries. Ignoring the
painful roll in his stomach at what he'd just done. What he was doing. He
straightened out. "I didn't give you a fake number. But like I said. Don't
bother calling me if your not one hundred percent sure you want to be a part of
their lives. We were fine before you and we'll be just fine without you now."
He told him before finally turning towards his car.
"You'll be hearing from me soon." He heard the stiff words from behind him as
he settled into his seat behind the wheel, carelessly throwing the bags onto
the passenger seat.
He turned to Koga as he slammed the door shut between them before turning and
leaning over to start up the car. He looked to the rearview mirror, his kid's
eyes locked onto the wolf who stood back watching them as the fox pulled out of
the parking space. Shippo's eyes locked onto the quickly fading figure before
his eyes flickered to the twins at the light sobs that reached him, his heart
breaking as helplessness found him. "Don't. . don't cry babies. Papa's fine.
See? Don't be sad." He blinked back tears as he decided to stay focused on the
road. Not able to bear seeing them cry. "Papa's fine." He whispered.
He fought back tears the whole way home, his baby's cries filling the car for
the entirety of the ride.
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