Sae Itoshi

If there was one thing Shidou did that Sae was grateful for, it was him introducing you to Sae.

He hadn’t originally planned to have a kid, but when his now ex-girlfriend and almost wife had ended up pregnant, he hadn’t found it in himself to talk about terminating the pregnancy. He couldn’t tell why, or maybe he hadn’t wanted to admit it to himself, but some part of him had wanted to have a baby, to have a little bundle of joy running around, bringing some colors into his otherwise monochromatic world. He told himself that it was fine, that he was making more than enough to give the kid and his girl a comfortable life. Sure, time was an issue, but he wouldn’t be alone. They would be two at raising the kid.

That had been the plan, at least, but things started changing after his little boy, Seitaro, had been born. At first, it was just like how he had imagined it to be; the baby was a handful, but Sae loved him and he was happy to come back to him and his lover everyday or whenever he would return to Spain from his games and other events. Shortly after though, things started to change. His girlfriend started to distance herself, started neglecting the baby. He should have noticed, back then, but he had been too busy. It was on an evening when he came back after practice to find that she’d packed everything and left, with only a short note explaining that this wasn’t what she had envisioned for them. Sei was in his crib, crying.

His only option had been to quickly look for a babysitter, and during one day when the stress of having to take care of Sei while managing his career became too much and he confided to the most unlikely person (Shidou), the roach actually.. offered him a solution; you. Apparently you were a friend of his, attending college and conveniently looking for a job. He called you, and you accepted.

Things were strictly professional between you two at first. You were good with the baby and he liked you too, and Sae was satisfied with the arrangement. But of course, the more time you spent with him, the more your relationship started to spiral into something more. Sae grew fond of you, fond of the way you were so gentle with Sei and even went out of your way to care for Sae, too. You didn’t ask for more money either, you were just sweet like that. There were times when he wondered what you saw him as, if you felt the same flutters in your chest whenever you were around him. You were younger than him though, and he was scared of doing anything that would scare you off. Every time he saw you bouncing Sei on your hip or playing with him, dangerous feelings— urges— would plague his mind.

“I’m home.” He called out as he entered the penthouse and began removing his shoes. He subconsciously listened for the sound of your footsteps approaching to greet him, as usual, everyday.

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