07. Decisions
(Todoroki POV.)
My father is staring at us, still awaiting a response. I wasn't expecting to see him so soon and don't know what to tell him. I have an idea at how he'll react, but I don't want to deal with it right now...
"Shouto? Don't you have something to tell, Dad?" Fuyumi asks, snapping me out of my thoughts.
"Um.. Yeah." I remain seated beside Momo as I look up at him and meet his eyes. Guess I've got no choice now... "Momo and I are engaged and we're going to be parents," I inform him.
"What? You're having a child?" he asks as his face scrunches into confusion.
I glare at him as I nod. "Actually, it's two children," I reply.
"Hmm..... Are you fully prepared for this, Shouto? Children, let alone two at once is going to be a huge responsibility."
"I know, that's why we came here in the first place... Mom and Fuyumi agreed to help us out in the beginning," I inform him. "This wasn't planned, but, I do feel happy that it happened.." Momo takes my hand under the table. I look over and see her smiling at me, and I return the smile.
"Children.. Twins huh?" I focus back at my father and see him stroking his chin, looking like he's deep in thought. "You do know you cannot rely on your mother and sister forever though. Fuyumi is busy with her teaching and Rei-"
"I'm perfectly fine helping Shouto and Momo for a few months Enji. I've got nothing else to do," my mom interrupts him.
"The boy needs to take responsibility for his actions though. He's only twenty three and has only been a Pro for a few years. He can't give it up after working so hard. Not even for a family."
"That's why I came to ask for assistance," I grumble at him. "In case you've forgotten, Momo is also a Pro Hero and my partner. I don't want her to have to give it up either. Mom and Fuyumi already agreed to help us, it's not your call to make decisions for them."
"I understand, Shouto, I just want you to-"
"Just stop. Please. If you've got nothing nice to say about your first grandchildren, then just don't say anything," I tell him, now getting annoyed with his sudden act of parenting. "Everyone else has been supportive about this. What's your problem?"
"Shouto, I'm sure your father is just worried about you and Momo. Having children while you're both Pro Heroes is going to be very difficult," my mom tells me.
"I know that. That's why I came to ask for help and advice. I'm not going to rely on you forever for this, I, or we just need help in the beginning to figure things out," I explain.
"Can't we give Shouto a break with this?" Natsu asks the room. "Dad just be happy for now. You can lecture him at another point in time."
"Yeah, come on. Shouto and Momo are also getting married in case you missed that detail!" Fuyumi says happily.
"Yeah, this is supposed to be a happy time. Don't ruin it with your attempt at parenting. You know Shouto doesn't listen to you anyway," Natsu says.
I smirk and chuckle a little at my brother and sister ganging up on our father. He seems to realize now that his lecturing about the subject isn't going to have an effect on anything.
I didn't want to tell him right now because I knew he wouldn't be happy about it. Ever since I became a Pro he's been trying to be apart of my life even more, wanting to patrol together, give me advice, make sure I'm focused and not distracted by anything. He does like Momo, but he thinks we shouldn't be working as a team, he thinks it's distracting... Now he's probably thinking having kids is going to be even more distracting and that Momo should raise them while I work, which isn't what I want... I don't want Momo to have to give up her dream...
"So, marriage then? Is it because of the pregnancy? Do you feel obligated to stay with her?" he asks, staring down at me.
I exhale deeply, now angry. "Of course not. I had always intended on marrying Momo. I bought that ring for her a year ago and just couldn't figure out the right time to propose," I growl at him. "We're getting married because we love each other and want to be together forever. That's why people get married."
Momo tightens her hold on my hand. "Shouto..." she mutters.
I look to her and see her motion with her eyes towards my mother. I focus on her and start to see a saddened look in her eyes. "No.. I didn't mean-"
"It's okay Shouto. All of that is in the past now," she says before I can really say anything. "We've gotten past our differences and all the problems that had been present and we're both doing better now."
I glare over at my father who is still standing by the door, returning the glare to me, then I look back to my mom. "Fine. I am glad that you were able to come home finally..." I focus back at my dad. "You'd just better not do anything to her."
"She's been home for nearly a year Shouto. You don't need to threaten me every other time you visit," he grumbles. "Your brother already is keeping his eye on me all the time. I don't need it from you too."
I scoff and try to relax my body which has tensed up. "Fine.."
Momo starts to rub my hand under the table, trying to help me. "Everything is fine here Shouto. You don't need to worry about anything," she tells me.
"I know... I can't help it.."
My dad clears his throat, causing everyone to look at him. "Shouto. Yaoyorozu... About before, I just want you to know that I am happy for you both, about everything.. I'm glad that you found a woman to love and who loves you back, and having children is something special.. I'm sorry for my first response.. Congratulations," he says to us.
I'm shocked by his words, and I think Momo is too. "Um.. Thanks.." I reply, not knowing what else to say to him.
Momo gives a small bow. "Thank you for that Enji," she politely says.
"I know your mother and Fuyumi will be a huge help... But just make sure you take proper care of them once you're fully on your own," he adds. "Treat them with care and plenty of love..."
I quietly click my tongue and roll my eyes. "I was planning on it.. You don't need to tell me to use my common sense.." I say.
Momo lightly elbows my side and shoots me a quick glare before turning her attention to my dad. "We will Enji," she kindly says. I roll my eyes again at her politeness towards my father.
"So then, shall we have a family lunch now?" my dad asks as he finally takes a seat.
"Actually, Momo and I need to be going," I say as I begin to stand up.
"Are you sure Shouto? Dad and Natsu just got here."
"Yeah. I've got the day off and I want to spend the rest of it with Momo. We have some stuff to talk about privately," I say to everyone as I help Momo to her feet.
My mom stands up and comes over to us. "I'm happy for you Shouto, congratulations again," she says as she gives me and Momo a single hug.
"Thanks mom."
"Thank you Rei."
She pulls away and smiles warmly to us. Fuyumi and Natsu get up and come over to us now, both of them putting their arms around me and pulling me away from Momo. "Hey! What the hell?" I say as I try to struggle free.
"Make sure you take good care of her Shouto," Fuyumi tells me with a smile and a dark aura coming from her. "You'd better make sure that you don't neglect her and make sure she's comfortable. She's carrying your two children after all."
"I know that! Let me go!"
Fuyumi lets go, but now Natsu has me in a full head lock. "You'd better keep her happy. You're getting married to probably the best possible person for you. Make sure she's happy, but don't forget about yourself. I know how you can be."
He lets me go and I straighten up and fix my hair that he messed up. "Right now I don't matter. Momo and this pregnancy is all that's important."
"That's priority number one Shouto. Just don't overwork yourself. You won't be any good to her or anyone if you're exhausted or worse."
I nod, understanding what he's saying. "Yeah sure. I'll see ya later."
I take Momo's hand and begin to lead her to the door. She says goodbye to Natsu and while she does I glance at my father who is watching us. I give him a simple nod and then we leave.
(Yaoyorozu POV.)
Shouto and I made it back home. I know the real reason he wanted to leave was because he didn't want to have to talk to his dad more than needed, he's still so distant with him even after everything that's happened over the years... I guess with the amount of everything that he went through during his childhood compared to him trying to make it up won't heal any feelings quickly...
Shouto goes into the living room and lays down on the couch, resting his arm over his eyes and looks as if he's thinking about something. I walk over to him and lay over top of his body, resting my head on his chest and setting my arms around him in a hug.
He places his hands over my back and begins to run circles over it with his hand. "How are you doing Shouto?" I ask him.
He sighs, but then answers. "I'm fine. This all is still alot to take in. I wasn't expecting two kids.."
"I know it's going to be alot of work, but I also think it'll be very rewarding.."
He stops running circles on my back and instead hugs me tight. "I know. I am happy about it... I just can't get my father's reaction out of my head..." He pauses, but I wait for him to continue. "He seemed like he really wanted me to stay a Pro rather than focus on having a family... But then he said he was happy for us..."
"Shouto, your father does love you... I know it's hard for you to let go of the past, but he's trying his best at being a parent.. Please just try your best at not taking what he says to heart..."
He tightens his hold on me before relaxing. "I know... It's just hard. I know I told you everything that happened, but it's still a different experience having went through it..." he says, sounding choked up.
I straighten myself up and rest my chin on the tops on my arms as I look him in the eyes. "I know.. I know it's hard to deal with him, but I want you to be happy about this. For now just forget about your father. Right now, I'm here for you. I'm your family Shouto."
He smiles and runs his thumb across my cheek. "We are a family now aren't we?" he gently says.
I lean forward and kiss him. "Yes. We are. And we always were and we always will be," I tell him.
He wraps his arms around me and pulls me to his chest. "I love you so much Momo," he whispers. "You know, all this pregnancy talk, we haven't actually decided on anything about our wedding.."
He loosenes his hold on me and I focus back on his face. "Well, how soon would you like it to happen?"
"As soon as possible. I've known since the day I told you I loved you that I wanted to be together forever."
I feel my face blush, remembering back. He first told me he loved me after the first time we ever kissed, back when we still were in school at UA... I've been in love with Shouto for so long, long before we had ever kissed... Now living together, being a Pro Hero team, getting married and starting a family with him, it's more than I could have ever hoped for..
"I love you too Shouto.. I always have and always will," I reply as I lean forward once more and kiss him. I pull back after a moment and gaze into his eyes. "I would also like it to happen as soon as possible. When I spoke to my parents the other day about our engagement, they offered to pay for the wedding."
"The whole wedding? Won't that be expensive?"
"They're rich Shouto. I'm their only child and they want to pay. I already tried telling them it's not needed but they insisted... So, we just need to pick a date and sort out some details and my parents will take care of the rest," I inform him.
He runs his hands over my back as he thinks it all over. "Fine. I guess if there's no point in telling them it's not necessary then they can pay.. They do know we make good money right?"
"Yes. But I think this is more of a special occasion type thing. I am only getting married once."
He smiles warmly at me. "I know. And I promise that I will make you the happiest bride, wife and mother to my children as I can make you."
I grin and kiss him again, this time even more passionately. "I know Shouto," I say briefly before kissing him again.
His arms wrap around my body, holding me closer to him and then he begins to slide his hands down my back. I smirk slightly as we continue to kiss as I run my hand down his chest and into his pants, grabbing and starting to stroke him.
He gasps and breaks our kiss. His face is flushed pink and he's trying to hide how good and pleasurable he's feeling. "Momo.." he mutters as I make him harder. "You're such a horny pervert recently."
I smirk and release my hold on him, feeling that he's big and hard enough now. "Yeah, well maybe I need to be punished by you. Show me what you'll do for turning you on like this," I say in his ear.
He instantly grabs my body and flips us over, so that he's now on top and dominant. "I will. You're not getting out of this situation until I am satisfied."
A/N: I rewrote the first chunk of this chapter like 5 times (not joking at all). I tried to figure out how Enji might react with the current state of the manga, and I figured he'd probably try to act like a good somewhat responsible parent about the situation, rather than super happy or super mad. I know this wasn't the most exciting or best chapter, but, deal with it :P And for the ending, I didn't want to write another full on smut scene so use your imagination with what comes next ;)
Now, the next chapter might take some time for me to write... I have an idea, and if I stick to it it'll probably be on the longer side which means it'll take more time to write and edit. So just be patient please ^^ Hopefully I'll make it action packed enough to make up for this one.
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