Love is Blind : Chapter 1
Title : Love is Blind
Pairing :Jun/oc, Juntoshi, Sakumiya
Genre : fluff, romance, handicap
Rating : PG
Summary : "You're not ready for this." Had say their families. They didn't listen to them and decided to go through this together because they were a couple after all. They thought their love was stronger than anything and that it was enough to overcome any difficulties. But they were wrong. Cause like their families had say, they weren't ready for this.
Note :Hi ! Here is a new fiction that came to me quite some time ago, I had fun ressearching for it so I hope you'll like it !
[Chapter 1]
Love is blind
"You're not ready for this." Had say their families.
- Come on, Yumi-san, you can do it !
- You already did the hardest part honey !
They didn't listen to them and decided to go through this together because they were a couple after all.
- Jun... I can't do this anymore... Panted the young woman.
- Of course you can ! I'm with you !
They thought their love was stronger than anything and that it was enough to overcome any difficulties.
- You're doing great Yumi-san ! The baby is coming to the world soon !
But they were wrong.
- She's there ! She's...
The doctor stopped his sentence as the baby's cries echoed in the delivery room and the couple saw his face lose its colours and smile.
- What ? She's what ? Panicked the young mother.
The doctor didn't answer and asked a nurse to fetch the pediatrician while he gave the baby to another. This one took the newborn a bit further in the room and started to clean her.
- Doctor ? What's wrong ? Asked the young man while his girlfriend's eyes were filled by tears.
- I need the pediatrician to check something on your baby.
- But...
He was cut by the said pediatrician hurrying into the room. She greeted the couple and went briefly to the obstetrician still busy with his patient to ask what was wrong.
- Please check her eyes... He murmured.
Cause like their families had say...
The pediatrician went to their baby who was still crying loudly in a corner of the room and checked on her for a bit before turning to the parents biting on her lower lip, letting the nurse continue taking care of her.
- I don't know how to tell you this...
- Please sensei, what is wrong with our daughter ? Is she okay ? Asked the mother.
- Your daughter is born with eyes malformation that was impossible to see during pregnancy. In fact... She doesn't have iris or pupils. Her eyes are completely white.
- What does it means ? Asked the young man in a low voice.
...They weren't ready for this.
- It means that your daughter is blind.
*****
Jun woke that morning in the hospital room of his girlfriend, still in his clothes from the day before. Yumi was sitting on her bed next to him, hugging her knees and staring at an invisible point in front of her. The young man immediately thought that she was upset because of the state of their baby. It was so sudden. They couldn't even hold her in their arms or see her, at least, since her birth because she was taken by nurses and pediatrician to the nursery for further examination and let the young parents clear their mind about the situation.
The young man rose and stroked Yumi's shoulder affectionately just for her to know that he was there with her in this situation. She turned to him and exchanged a glaze with him. Jun smiled to her but she didn't responded and focused again on her invisible spot.
- Did you sleep a bit ?
- I didn't. I couldn't.
- It's gonna be alright okay ? We'll listen to whatever the doctors will tell us about her case and...
- How can it be alright ? She suddenly cried.
- Yumi...
- We're only 22 ! We're living in a tiny appartment and you're the only one with a job of misery that can just pay the bills ! How on earth can we take care of a blind child ?!
- We will adapt to the situation, i'll take a second job if it's needed...
- And leaving me take care of the child alone ? Don't even dare to tell me that... We can't raise her, Jun !
The words of his girlfriend felt like a huge stone dropped in the pit of his stomach.
- You... Don't want her anymore ?
- I won't be able to do this. We will leave her to adoption and she'll have a better family to take care of her and her handicap.
- How can you... We are her family ! If we leave her to adoption, no one will take proper care of her ! I won't give her up like that ! It's my child too ! I'll raise her and love her and try to be the best father as possible for her, you heard me ?!
Yumi couldn't answer cause the pediatrician met the day before knocked at the door and came into the room.
- Matsumoto-san ?
- Hai ? Answered Jun immediately.
- Your daughter's tests were all good, except for her eyes, all is perfect with her. She said with a smile.
Jun's face lighten up as well.
- Thank you, sensei ! He said while bowing gratefuly.
- I did nothing but my job. Do you want to see her ?
The young man turned to his girlfriend and stared at her angrily. She nodded silently and he accepted the offer. Moments later they were in the nursery, approaching a plastic crib where a tiny human being was resting peacefully. Jun found her immediately beautiful.
- Do you want to hold her ? Asked the doctor who came with them.
- Of course, yes ! Accepted the young man instantly,
The woman took the newborn delicately into her arms before passing her to her father under the impassive eyes of Yumi. Jun gently rocked her in his arms, in admiration with the baby.
- Hi baby, i'm your daddy remember ? I talked to you lots before your birth.
The baby opened her totally blank eyes and it startled her father a bit but he quickly made a reason to the situation and found her no less perfect to him.
- Her eyes may be a little shock but after a little time, you'll be used to them and when she'll get older she can wear special contacts that won't make her see but they will fake her lacking iris and pupil, like prothesis.
- She's already perfect to me. He breathed as the baby closed her eyes again. What do you think, Yumi ? Isn't she wonderful ?
- She looks like a monster, she's not my daughter. Starting from today she's yours only because i can't raise this child.
She left the room and Jun only watched her do so without doing anything. So he guessed he lost his girlfriend... - he turned again in the direction of his daughter who was sleeping tight snuggled in his arms - ...but he gained the love of his life.
*****
8 years later.
Radio woke Jun up and he immediately sat in his bed, rubbing his eyes. He listened for a moment to the weather predictions for today and snoozed his alarm clock. The young man yawned and rose from bed to take a quick shower. Once in the kitchen, he searched for his coffee machine in one of the numerous cardboards that were filling the room after their move in the day before and let it do its job while he put on his apron to start the preparation of the breakfast. Not long after, he heard feet on the floor and shut the fire down under his pan to help his daughter go through the room invaded by cardboards from his position.
- Careful honey there is cardboards on your left, make a few steps straight forward and you'll find the table, like i showed to you yesterday.
- Don't worry, i remember. She said, walking with confidence but still with her hands in front of her.
The little girl sat on one of the chairs and turned to the direction of her father with a reassuring smile.
- As expected of my wise princess. Said Jun returning to his cooking. Breakfast will be ready in two minutes.
- Hai.
Like he promised, Jun put a plate with eggs and bacon and another with a toast in front of his daughter and added a glass of orange juice while he served himself the same but with his mug of coffee. Then he kissed her on her head before sitting in front of her.
- Itadakimasu !
- Itadakimasu !
They ate in silence for a little time then Jun opened the conversation.
- Ne Aya-chan, did you slept well ?
- Hum. My room smells like fresh paint though.
- Sorry for that, it will fade in a few days.
- I don't dislike it. It's... New. What color is it painted again ?
- Blue, just like the sky honey.
- Oooh... She said thoughtfully with a smile.
- We'll be out today to do some grocery shopping and familiarise with the neighborhood, okay ?
- Okay !
- Is there something you want to eat for dinner?
The girl took a little time to think.
- Hummm... Pasta carbonara ! Your pastas are the best in the world Daddy !
The young man chuckled.
- Thank you honey. I'll make all the pasta you want. He said, ruffling her hair.
- Yatta !
- Now finish your breakfast.
- Haaaai !
*****
- The way is large and free, you can walk without any problem for the moment. Jun said to his daughter who was walking next to him with her white cane.
Jun didn't fear the gaze of other people about his daughter. He encountered many other parents of blind children that wanted to hide their child's handicap from the rest of the world but he just found that completely stupid. Blindness is part of his daughter and she still may need some assistance at certain points even if she can do many more by herself than people may think, so, he thought, it's better to not hide anything to others and be proud in a sense. Aya-chan has developped many skills to compense her blindness and is no less intelligent than anyone else. He couldn't have more pride for his little girl.
- Our new neighborhood is practical for me, not much people walking in the streets and large ways ! She said happily.
- I'm glad it pleases you.
She suddenly stopped and sniffed the air briefly.
- It smells like cakes.
Jun looked around and saw a bakery/tea room on the other side of the street : "The fisher's pie". They were walking for a while now, a little pause would be nice, he took his daughter's hand gently in his.
- There is a tea room on the other side, how about a tea cup and a piece of chocolate cake ?
- Yay !
Jun giggled and they crossed the street, entering the bakery.
*****
The little bell above his bakery's door rang and he automatically turned to the entrance to greet his customers. He fell on a very handsome young man, maybe a bit younger than he was, with a little girl probably a little under 10 years old. He remarked the unfocused gaze of this one and the white cane she was holding confirmed his thoughts. The baker intercepted one of his waiter, Aiba, who was going to welcome them and lead them to a table.
- Leave it to me.
- Oh... Thanks Ohno-san !
As much as he liked his employee, he wasn't doing this for him but for himself, the cool aura of the man in the entrance of his bakery attracted him instantly. Plus, he knew almost everyone in this little city from view at least, those two may be newcomers in the neighborhood and he wanted to greet them properly so he walked to them with two menu cards and his best smile.
- Welcome to The fisher's pie, I'm Ohno Satoshi, the owner of this bakery. A table for two ?
- Yes, thank you.
- This way please.
Goddamn ! Even his voice was attractive and now that he was closer to him, he was able to admire his facial features better, definitely a handsome man.
They sat at the table he showed them and he handed them a card. His customer stopped him when he handed it to the little girl.
- I'm sorry but my daughter is blind, i'm affraid she won't need it. He said on a surprising gentle tone.
- Don't worry, our menu is also written in braille.
- Oh... That's not really common... Thanks for the concern.
- Arigatou baker-san! Said the little girl.
- You're welcome. He answered.
She was really, really cute. He thought.
- Excuse me but, the city here is small and i guess we all know each other at least visually. Are you newcomers in here ?
- Yes, we just moved in yesterday. I'm Matsumoto Jun and this is my daughter, Ayane.
- Ayane-chan ? That's a cute name.
- Thank you ! Thanked again the little girl.
- Jaa... Welcome in our little city then, i let you choose what may taste you. Just give me a sign when you're ready.
- Thank you. Said Matsumoto with a smile.
Ohno turned around and went behind the counter where Aiba was preparing cups of coffee.
- He's quite good looking, this guy who entered lastly. Said the employee with a sneaky smile.
He slapped him on the back of the head making the other giggle a bit.
- Looks like you like him, Shachou... He murmured.
- He has a daughter, calm down...
- Oh... So maybe he doesn't like men. But you'll never know if you don't ask ne ?
- Baka ! That's not something you ask a complete stranger, especially in front of children !
- Fufu~ !
- Don't "fufu" me ! You have tables to serve !
Aiba continued giggling discreetly as he went to serve a table their coffees while his boss looked at him from behind the counter. Ohno rubbed his face with his hand briefly and went to the kitchen to add samples to the shelf under him. When he came back and had finished with his task, Matsumoto was waving at him. A smile then rose to his face before he realised it and he reached their table in no time.
*****
- Baker-san was really kind, ne daddy ?
- Hum, sure. Jun answered his daughter as they walked home from the supermarket.
- Something wrong ?
- Not at all honey. Smiled the young man.
- You seem to daydream~! singsonged Ayane.
- Not at all~!
- Yes you are~!
They laughed together and Jun kissed the top of her head.
- I love you, darling.
- I love you too Daddy.
But he knew his daughter was right. There was something in the baker they met earlier that stuck him in Jun's mind, it was something he never felt before, especially for someone he just met and his brain doesn't like things he can't process...
Later, they were entering their building and a brown-haired man around Jun's height was hanging a sheet to the communication board. Jun immediately greeted his new neighbor. The other man turned to them and smiled.
- Oh! You're the newcomer from the 3rd floor ! Nice to meet you ! I'm Sakurai Sho, I'm living in the 1st floor. He said offering his hand.
Jun shaked it politely.
- I'm Matsumoto Jun and this is my daughter, Ayane.
- Nice to meet you ! Greeted the little girl while bowing respectuously.
- How cute !
Ayane giggled a bit at the praise.
- You were hanging something ?
- Hum. I'm a piano teacher. One of my student dropped the lessons so i'm free for a new one.
- Piano ? I want to learn Daddy ! Please !
- Aya-chan ! We have to discuss such a matter first ! Her father scolded.
Jun's daughter pouted and Sakurai smiled at it. Jun sighed.
- I'll ask Sakurai-san about it, can you please go home ? You memorised the way ?
- 3rd floor, 5th door on the left exiting the elevator.
- That's my princess. Jun said giving her daughter the key to their appartment.
- Bye Sakurai-san !
- Be careful Ayane-chan ! Sakurai said, waving at her.
Once she was gone in the elevator. The piano teacher turned to her father.
- She's really cute.
- Thanks. You're probably aware of her condition, that's why i don't know if it's okay for you but you know, this kid can really be overexcited and i didn't want her to be disappointed because of her handicap so...
- Don't worry, i have experience with blind people. Sakurai laughed.
- Really ? Jun asked, raising an eyebrow.
The young man found a bit strange that two persons in the same day acted like they had interacted with blind person before.
- Hum, it would take long to explain it to you but be assured of that. If Ayane-chan wants to learn, I will be pleased to be her teacher.
- That's nice of you. Maybe we can give it a try, if it's okay with you.
- No problem.
- Which day would suits you ?
- I'm free on tuesday and friday.
- Let'say Tuesday then. Around 4 pm, is it okay ?
- Perfect, i'll be waiting. My appartment is the number 106, i give my lessons at home, it's more convenient. Sakurai gave him a heartwarming smile.
- Thank you for her. Jun thanked.
*****
- Aya-chan ?
- Nani ? Asked the little girl exiting her bath and coming into the living room.
- Come sit next to me on the couch, please. Her father said.
She approached, still a bit unsure of the way to the couch and sat next to Jun, turning to his direction.
- I talked to Sakurai-san about piano lessons.
- Really ? Yatta !
- He is okay to let you try before really deciding if you want to learn piano or not. I will take you there next tuesday after school okay ?
- Okay ! Thanks daddy !
Ayane took his face in her hands and kissed her daddy on the cheek before hugging him tight.
- I love you my deary Daddy, you're the best Daddy in the world! She said making Jun laugh a bit.
- It's okay, I said yes to try piano lessons, you can stop praising me like that, I know you love me.
- Will you carry me to my bed tonight ?
Jun giggled again.
- Sure, spoiled princess. He agreed raising, carrying his daughter princess-like as she rolled her arms around his neck and put her head on his shoulder.
Later, when Ayane was deeply asleep and Jun was preparing himself to do so, he opened her bedroom's door just a bit and watched her sleep with a bitter expression.
- How could you abandon her ? He murmured before closing the door and going in his own bedroom to go to bed.
Pairing :Jun/oc, Juntoshi, Sakumiya
Genre : fluff, romance, handicap
Rating : PG
Summary : "You're not ready for this." Had say their families. They didn't listen to them and decided to go through this together because they were a couple after all. They thought their love was stronger than anything and that it was enough to overcome any difficulties. But they were wrong. Cause like their families had say, they weren't ready for this.
Note :Hi ! Here is a new fiction that came to me quite some time ago, I had fun ressearching for it so I hope you'll like it !
[Chapter 1]
Love is blind
"You're not ready for this." Had say their families.
- Come on, Yumi-san, you can do it !
- You already did the hardest part honey !
They didn't listen to them and decided to go through this together because they were a couple after all.
- Jun... I can't do this anymore... Panted the young woman.
- Of course you can ! I'm with you !
They thought their love was stronger than anything and that it was enough to overcome any difficulties.
- You're doing great Yumi-san ! The baby is coming to the world soon !
But they were wrong.
- She's there ! She's...
The doctor stopped his sentence as the baby's cries echoed in the delivery room and the couple saw his face lose its colours and smile.
- What ? She's what ? Panicked the young mother.
The doctor didn't answer and asked a nurse to fetch the pediatrician while he gave the baby to another. This one took the newborn a bit further in the room and started to clean her.
- Doctor ? What's wrong ? Asked the young man while his girlfriend's eyes were filled by tears.
- I need the pediatrician to check something on your baby.
- But...
He was cut by the said pediatrician hurrying into the room. She greeted the couple and went briefly to the obstetrician still busy with his patient to ask what was wrong.
- Please check her eyes... He murmured.
Cause like their families had say...
The pediatrician went to their baby who was still crying loudly in a corner of the room and checked on her for a bit before turning to the parents biting on her lower lip, letting the nurse continue taking care of her.
- I don't know how to tell you this...
- Please sensei, what is wrong with our daughter ? Is she okay ? Asked the mother.
- Your daughter is born with eyes malformation that was impossible to see during pregnancy. In fact... She doesn't have iris or pupils. Her eyes are completely white.
- What does it means ? Asked the young man in a low voice.
...They weren't ready for this.
- It means that your daughter is blind.
*****
Jun woke that morning in the hospital room of his girlfriend, still in his clothes from the day before. Yumi was sitting on her bed next to him, hugging her knees and staring at an invisible point in front of her. The young man immediately thought that she was upset because of the state of their baby. It was so sudden. They couldn't even hold her in their arms or see her, at least, since her birth because she was taken by nurses and pediatrician to the nursery for further examination and let the young parents clear their mind about the situation.
The young man rose and stroked Yumi's shoulder affectionately just for her to know that he was there with her in this situation. She turned to him and exchanged a glaze with him. Jun smiled to her but she didn't responded and focused again on her invisible spot.
- Did you sleep a bit ?
- I didn't. I couldn't.
- It's gonna be alright okay ? We'll listen to whatever the doctors will tell us about her case and...
- How can it be alright ? She suddenly cried.
- Yumi...
- We're only 22 ! We're living in a tiny appartment and you're the only one with a job of misery that can just pay the bills ! How on earth can we take care of a blind child ?!
- We will adapt to the situation, i'll take a second job if it's needed...
- And leaving me take care of the child alone ? Don't even dare to tell me that... We can't raise her, Jun !
The words of his girlfriend felt like a huge stone dropped in the pit of his stomach.
- You... Don't want her anymore ?
- I won't be able to do this. We will leave her to adoption and she'll have a better family to take care of her and her handicap.
- How can you... We are her family ! If we leave her to adoption, no one will take proper care of her ! I won't give her up like that ! It's my child too ! I'll raise her and love her and try to be the best father as possible for her, you heard me ?!
Yumi couldn't answer cause the pediatrician met the day before knocked at the door and came into the room.
- Matsumoto-san ?
- Hai ? Answered Jun immediately.
- Your daughter's tests were all good, except for her eyes, all is perfect with her. She said with a smile.
Jun's face lighten up as well.
- Thank you, sensei ! He said while bowing gratefuly.
- I did nothing but my job. Do you want to see her ?
The young man turned to his girlfriend and stared at her angrily. She nodded silently and he accepted the offer. Moments later they were in the nursery, approaching a plastic crib where a tiny human being was resting peacefully. Jun found her immediately beautiful.
- Do you want to hold her ? Asked the doctor who came with them.
- Of course, yes ! Accepted the young man instantly,
The woman took the newborn delicately into her arms before passing her to her father under the impassive eyes of Yumi. Jun gently rocked her in his arms, in admiration with the baby.
- Hi baby, i'm your daddy remember ? I talked to you lots before your birth.
The baby opened her totally blank eyes and it startled her father a bit but he quickly made a reason to the situation and found her no less perfect to him.
- Her eyes may be a little shock but after a little time, you'll be used to them and when she'll get older she can wear special contacts that won't make her see but they will fake her lacking iris and pupil, like prothesis.
- She's already perfect to me. He breathed as the baby closed her eyes again. What do you think, Yumi ? Isn't she wonderful ?
- She looks like a monster, she's not my daughter. Starting from today she's yours only because i can't raise this child.
She left the room and Jun only watched her do so without doing anything. So he guessed he lost his girlfriend... - he turned again in the direction of his daughter who was sleeping tight snuggled in his arms - ...but he gained the love of his life.
*****
8 years later.
Radio woke Jun up and he immediately sat in his bed, rubbing his eyes. He listened for a moment to the weather predictions for today and snoozed his alarm clock. The young man yawned and rose from bed to take a quick shower. Once in the kitchen, he searched for his coffee machine in one of the numerous cardboards that were filling the room after their move in the day before and let it do its job while he put on his apron to start the preparation of the breakfast. Not long after, he heard feet on the floor and shut the fire down under his pan to help his daughter go through the room invaded by cardboards from his position.
- Careful honey there is cardboards on your left, make a few steps straight forward and you'll find the table, like i showed to you yesterday.
- Don't worry, i remember. She said, walking with confidence but still with her hands in front of her.
The little girl sat on one of the chairs and turned to the direction of her father with a reassuring smile.
- As expected of my wise princess. Said Jun returning to his cooking. Breakfast will be ready in two minutes.
- Hai.
Like he promised, Jun put a plate with eggs and bacon and another with a toast in front of his daughter and added a glass of orange juice while he served himself the same but with his mug of coffee. Then he kissed her on her head before sitting in front of her.
- Itadakimasu !
- Itadakimasu !
They ate in silence for a little time then Jun opened the conversation.
- Ne Aya-chan, did you slept well ?
- Hum. My room smells like fresh paint though.
- Sorry for that, it will fade in a few days.
- I don't dislike it. It's... New. What color is it painted again ?
- Blue, just like the sky honey.
- Oooh... She said thoughtfully with a smile.
- We'll be out today to do some grocery shopping and familiarise with the neighborhood, okay ?
- Okay !
- Is there something you want to eat for dinner?
The girl took a little time to think.
- Hummm... Pasta carbonara ! Your pastas are the best in the world Daddy !
The young man chuckled.
- Thank you honey. I'll make all the pasta you want. He said, ruffling her hair.
- Yatta !
- Now finish your breakfast.
- Haaaai !
*****
- The way is large and free, you can walk without any problem for the moment. Jun said to his daughter who was walking next to him with her white cane.
Jun didn't fear the gaze of other people about his daughter. He encountered many other parents of blind children that wanted to hide their child's handicap from the rest of the world but he just found that completely stupid. Blindness is part of his daughter and she still may need some assistance at certain points even if she can do many more by herself than people may think, so, he thought, it's better to not hide anything to others and be proud in a sense. Aya-chan has developped many skills to compense her blindness and is no less intelligent than anyone else. He couldn't have more pride for his little girl.
- Our new neighborhood is practical for me, not much people walking in the streets and large ways ! She said happily.
- I'm glad it pleases you.
She suddenly stopped and sniffed the air briefly.
- It smells like cakes.
Jun looked around and saw a bakery/tea room on the other side of the street : "The fisher's pie". They were walking for a while now, a little pause would be nice, he took his daughter's hand gently in his.
- There is a tea room on the other side, how about a tea cup and a piece of chocolate cake ?
- Yay !
Jun giggled and they crossed the street, entering the bakery.
*****
The little bell above his bakery's door rang and he automatically turned to the entrance to greet his customers. He fell on a very handsome young man, maybe a bit younger than he was, with a little girl probably a little under 10 years old. He remarked the unfocused gaze of this one and the white cane she was holding confirmed his thoughts. The baker intercepted one of his waiter, Aiba, who was going to welcome them and lead them to a table.
- Leave it to me.
- Oh... Thanks Ohno-san !
As much as he liked his employee, he wasn't doing this for him but for himself, the cool aura of the man in the entrance of his bakery attracted him instantly. Plus, he knew almost everyone in this little city from view at least, those two may be newcomers in the neighborhood and he wanted to greet them properly so he walked to them with two menu cards and his best smile.
- Welcome to The fisher's pie, I'm Ohno Satoshi, the owner of this bakery. A table for two ?
- Yes, thank you.
- This way please.
Goddamn ! Even his voice was attractive and now that he was closer to him, he was able to admire his facial features better, definitely a handsome man.
They sat at the table he showed them and he handed them a card. His customer stopped him when he handed it to the little girl.
- I'm sorry but my daughter is blind, i'm affraid she won't need it. He said on a surprising gentle tone.
- Don't worry, our menu is also written in braille.
- Oh... That's not really common... Thanks for the concern.
- Arigatou baker-san! Said the little girl.
- You're welcome. He answered.
She was really, really cute. He thought.
- Excuse me but, the city here is small and i guess we all know each other at least visually. Are you newcomers in here ?
- Yes, we just moved in yesterday. I'm Matsumoto Jun and this is my daughter, Ayane.
- Ayane-chan ? That's a cute name.
- Thank you ! Thanked again the little girl.
- Jaa... Welcome in our little city then, i let you choose what may taste you. Just give me a sign when you're ready.
- Thank you. Said Matsumoto with a smile.
Ohno turned around and went behind the counter where Aiba was preparing cups of coffee.
- He's quite good looking, this guy who entered lastly. Said the employee with a sneaky smile.
He slapped him on the back of the head making the other giggle a bit.
- Looks like you like him, Shachou... He murmured.
- He has a daughter, calm down...
- Oh... So maybe he doesn't like men. But you'll never know if you don't ask ne ?
- Baka ! That's not something you ask a complete stranger, especially in front of children !
- Fufu~ !
- Don't "fufu" me ! You have tables to serve !
Aiba continued giggling discreetly as he went to serve a table their coffees while his boss looked at him from behind the counter. Ohno rubbed his face with his hand briefly and went to the kitchen to add samples to the shelf under him. When he came back and had finished with his task, Matsumoto was waving at him. A smile then rose to his face before he realised it and he reached their table in no time.
*****
- Baker-san was really kind, ne daddy ?
- Hum, sure. Jun answered his daughter as they walked home from the supermarket.
- Something wrong ?
- Not at all honey. Smiled the young man.
- You seem to daydream~! singsonged Ayane.
- Not at all~!
- Yes you are~!
They laughed together and Jun kissed the top of her head.
- I love you, darling.
- I love you too Daddy.
But he knew his daughter was right. There was something in the baker they met earlier that stuck him in Jun's mind, it was something he never felt before, especially for someone he just met and his brain doesn't like things he can't process...
Later, they were entering their building and a brown-haired man around Jun's height was hanging a sheet to the communication board. Jun immediately greeted his new neighbor. The other man turned to them and smiled.
- Oh! You're the newcomer from the 3rd floor ! Nice to meet you ! I'm Sakurai Sho, I'm living in the 1st floor. He said offering his hand.
Jun shaked it politely.
- I'm Matsumoto Jun and this is my daughter, Ayane.
- Nice to meet you ! Greeted the little girl while bowing respectuously.
- How cute !
Ayane giggled a bit at the praise.
- You were hanging something ?
- Hum. I'm a piano teacher. One of my student dropped the lessons so i'm free for a new one.
- Piano ? I want to learn Daddy ! Please !
- Aya-chan ! We have to discuss such a matter first ! Her father scolded.
Jun's daughter pouted and Sakurai smiled at it. Jun sighed.
- I'll ask Sakurai-san about it, can you please go home ? You memorised the way ?
- 3rd floor, 5th door on the left exiting the elevator.
- That's my princess. Jun said giving her daughter the key to their appartment.
- Bye Sakurai-san !
- Be careful Ayane-chan ! Sakurai said, waving at her.
Once she was gone in the elevator. The piano teacher turned to her father.
- She's really cute.
- Thanks. You're probably aware of her condition, that's why i don't know if it's okay for you but you know, this kid can really be overexcited and i didn't want her to be disappointed because of her handicap so...
- Don't worry, i have experience with blind people. Sakurai laughed.
- Really ? Jun asked, raising an eyebrow.
The young man found a bit strange that two persons in the same day acted like they had interacted with blind person before.
- Hum, it would take long to explain it to you but be assured of that. If Ayane-chan wants to learn, I will be pleased to be her teacher.
- That's nice of you. Maybe we can give it a try, if it's okay with you.
- No problem.
- Which day would suits you ?
- I'm free on tuesday and friday.
- Let'say Tuesday then. Around 4 pm, is it okay ?
- Perfect, i'll be waiting. My appartment is the number 106, i give my lessons at home, it's more convenient. Sakurai gave him a heartwarming smile.
- Thank you for her. Jun thanked.
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- Aya-chan ?
- Nani ? Asked the little girl exiting her bath and coming into the living room.
- Come sit next to me on the couch, please. Her father said.
She approached, still a bit unsure of the way to the couch and sat next to Jun, turning to his direction.
- I talked to Sakurai-san about piano lessons.
- Really ? Yatta !
- He is okay to let you try before really deciding if you want to learn piano or not. I will take you there next tuesday after school okay ?
- Okay ! Thanks daddy !
Ayane took his face in her hands and kissed her daddy on the cheek before hugging him tight.
- I love you my deary Daddy, you're the best Daddy in the world! She said making Jun laugh a bit.
- It's okay, I said yes to try piano lessons, you can stop praising me like that, I know you love me.
- Will you carry me to my bed tonight ?
Jun giggled again.
- Sure, spoiled princess. He agreed raising, carrying his daughter princess-like as she rolled her arms around his neck and put her head on his shoulder.
Later, when Ayane was deeply asleep and Jun was preparing himself to do so, he opened her bedroom's door just a bit and watched her sleep with a bitter expression.
- How could you abandon her ? He murmured before closing the door and going in his own bedroom to go to bed.