Caregiver: Nishinoya
Regressor: Asahi

Asahi looked over the things in front of him, biting his lip. There were three piles. There were clothes, toys, and pacifiers with bottles. He grabbed his large blue sweater and a pair of white sweatpants, changing into clothes that better suited the headspace he was planning on slipping into. He was going to be home for a few hours, his lover out with a group of friends.

Usually Nishinoya was home to help get him regressed and comfortable. Today Asahi just wanted his alone time and was relaxed enough to do so.

He filled up his sippy cups with juice and water along with clearing out the living room floor, setting up his toys in neat piles. Blankets and pillows were put on the floor where he sat, putting coco melon on the TV. He sort of spaced out, building with Legos. He made a small town with those and his blocks before grabbing a coloring book.

He scribbled with crayons, humming to the little songs in the show.

Everything around him felt soft and foggy and just plain lovely. Being in little space made him forget the stress of being an adult and took away the stress of his everyday life. It was his favorite coping mechanism besides taking baths. Baths were nice but water bills were not.

Asahi just colored pages of flowers and outdoor scenes, humming softly. His hands held the crayons in crooked ways and he scribbled but to him it was beautiful. His coloring was so pretty to him that he tried to write on the back of the sheet to remind himself to get Nishinoya put the picture on the fridge. Even in his little mind he wouldn't dare tear the sheet aside since it would tear and he would cry. Crying sucked and he didn't like dealing with it at all.

He just stayed calm for a bit, sipping juice. "Mm hungy..."

He crawled to the fridge and opened the drawer with the grapes. He grabbed a handful of grapes and shoved them in his mouth. He sat there, chewing with content with a crayon in hand.

"Asahi! I'm home!"

Asahi startled, looking up. "Bubba!"

Nishinoya looked around the area before gasping. He could figure things out before saying it since Asahi had called him the name he did when regressed. "Is my little boy eating grapes out of the bag?!"

Asahi shrunk back. "No..."

Nishinoya chuckled. Tanaka walked in a second later. Nishinoya leaned down and got out the bag. "You want bubba to get a bowl?"

"Pees."

Nishinoya kissed his forehead. Tanaka got him a plastic bowl and helped Asahi to the living room where he got him to start coloring again. "That's a cool picture little guy."

"Issa fower."

"Oh really?"

Nishinoya poked his head in the living room. "How old are you babes?"

Asahi furrowed his brows. "I dunno."

"You don't know?"

Asahi shook his head nervously. "I be big again to see."

"No, no! It's okay little guy! I was just checkin silly. You want baby puffs?"

"Stawberry!"

"Of course!" Nishinoya got him grapes and yogurt puffs. Tanaka braided Asahi's hair away from his face, rubbing his head.

"No more touch peas," Asahi whispered. He looked up. "Jus color."

"That was so polite buddy! Good job!" Nishinoya grinned at him.

Tanaka sat on the floor with them. He'd only been around Asahi regressed a few times so this felt new still. "Does he usually not like being touched?"

"Yeah, he's very independent as long as it's not eating with utensils. Speaking of which, it's gonna be dinner in a few hours. What do you want hon?"

Asahi looked up. "Still wittle den?"

"If you want."

"Do want to."

"Alright lovey. You want Bubba's awesome Kabocha stir fry?"

"Mhmm!" Asahi fiddled. "Bubba, I need to take a baf."

"Ooh okay. And I guess Tanaka stays down here?"

Asahi nodded. He got up, following Nishinoya upstairs. "Can I hab bubbles and stuff?"

"Of course bud."

Asahi made a soft humming noise of happiness and went into the bathroom with Nishinoya. He took off his clothes, still humming softly. Nishinoya helped him into the water and Asahi played with bubbles.

"Baby love, are you having fun?"

"Mhmm!" Asahi smiled. He yawned softly. "Hey Bubba."

"Hi lovey."

"Bubble!" Asahi put his arms straight up. He giggled loudly.

Nishinoya laughed. "Lemme wash you off bud." Asahi scooted closer and Nishinoya started to clean him off. "My little bubbly boy. Cute little bubble boy."

Asahi set his head on his chest, playing with his bangs. Nishinoya kissed his forehead. Asahi flushed, looking away.

"What is it buddy?"

"Nofin."

Nishinoya rubbed his hair, helping him out. "Do you know how little you are buddy?"

"I tink four..." Asahi shifted in his water. "Yeah..."

Nishinoya kept washing him off. "My little buddy... so cute and cuddly. Cute baby boy."

"Is not really baby..." Asahi sat up all the way. "Can you wash my hair please?"

"Course!" Nishinoya wet his hair and lathered soap into it. Asahi giggled softly as his hair was washed, absolutely adoring Nishinoya's touch. "Feel nice?"

"Mhmm!"

"Great."

Asahi shifted again, staring. He hugged Nishinoya, soaking him. Nishinoya laughed loudly. "Silly."

"Hi!"

"Hi buddy!"

Asahi tapped his forehead. He babbled softly, rocking.

"Cutie." Nishinoya grabbed a towel and helped him out of the tub. Asahi whined into Nishinoya, wiggling. He grabbed at him, feeling off and a bit fussy. Nishinoya bent down and dressed him. "What is it?"

Asahi whined loudly, shaking his fists. "Just... Jus..." He whined softer. "Ah!"

Nishinoya kissed his forehead. "Oh really?"

Asahi nodded. "Issa just... ugh."

Nishinoya helped him back downstairs. "Want more grapes bud?"

"Mhmm!"

Nishinoya got the bag, smiling at Tanaka's look of confusion. "He's feeling a bit off."

Tanaka nodded. "Need anything buddy?"

He nodded, grabbing for his caregiver. He leaned into Nishinoya, holding onto him. "Bubba."

"Oh really?"

Asahi nodded. He snuggled closer to him, humming from his chest. Nishinoya chuckled.