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I huffed, throwing my bottle. I haven't been feeling good this week. I've felt sick, so Chuuya has been taking me home with him so he could take care of me. That means- he hasn't slept in a week. He's kind of cranky. When I threw my bottle he glared at me. I sniffled and glared back. My eyes sting with tears. Chuuya grabs my bottle and just tosses it with the other little stuff that needs cleaning.
"Baba-" I choked out, doing grabby hands.
"You'd have it if you hadn't thrown it." Chuuya points out, as he sits down. He sighs taking his hat off and running his fingers through his hair.
"I want!" I whined, kicking my feet. I'm on the floor on a blanket, so I'm not directly on the dirty floor. "Want it! Want it!" I cried, as I kept kicking. My legs are long enough- I managed to kick Chuuya's leg.
"Shit!" He shouts, pulling his leg back and rubbing where I kicked. He glares at me and gets up. "Time out." He said, sternly. He picks me up and walks over to the corner with the small chair for timeouts. He sets me down on it and walks away. "Don't get up." He warned, before he was out of my sight.
Wait.
He didn't set a timer.
He isn't staying either!?
"Ch-Chuu...?" I whimpered, turning my head to find him.
"Time out means be quiet!" He shouts across the office, making me jump.
I hiccuped as I hold back sobs. Usually I have someone or at least Guppy with me. I tend to panic when I'm in time out. So why isn't he here!? Is Chuuya mad at me? Does he hate me now!? I rubbed my eyes as tears fell. I hear footsteps- I'm hoping is Chuuya's. I sobbed as bit loudly as my body started trembling.
"I so'wwy! I sowwy!!" I cried, my voice shaky. "I be good! I-I- Chuu!" I cried louder, wanting Chuuya or just someone to hold me.
I hear those footsteps again, they get closer- until I see someone kneel beside me. It's Kunikida! He uses a tissue to wipe my face, then picks me up. I instantly cling to him and hide my face.
"Alright, you're okay. I got you." He said softly as he walks away from the time out area. He carries me to the couch in the office and sits down with me on his lap. "You have two minutes left in time out. Once you're calm." He said, rubbing my back.
"No!" I cried, shaking again. "I be good! No! Kuni... p'ease.." my eyes widened with fear, as tears keep streaming down my cheeks.
He stared at me, he looked surprised. He sighed, looking conflicted. Finally, he nods. "Alright, I'll cut your time short. Just this once." I sniffled, clinging to him again. I coughed, still getting over being sick and crying. "You want to watch the tv?" He asked me, I was surprised. He said tv is always off limits. It's only for work.
"Y-yeah!" I said, smiling a little. I sniffled since my nose was stuffy. Kunikida chuckles then grabs another tissue and had me blow my nose. Once I was less congested and he tossed out the tissues. He turned the TV on and put on cartoons. We lay on the couch, I was on top of him. I giggled and smiled as we watched TV. Its strange. I know he has a lot to do today- so why is he not working? "Look!!" I squealed happily as I say up and pointed at the TV.
"I see it! Wow look at all the colors!" Kunikida agreed, then gently pulled me back so I could rest. I sniffled and coughed a little but eventually got comfortable. When I turned on my side I froze at who I saw. I go quiet and curled up beside Kunikida.
"Angry...." I whispered, hiding my face. I didn't want to get yelled at again. I hear him walk over and I hold on to Kuni tighter.
"Minnow...?" I hear Chuuya try to get my attention. Is he not angry anymore? I looked over and saw him kneeling beside the couch ti face me. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been so mean."
"It ok..." I whispered, normally I'd go to Chuuya and cuddle him instead- but I stay with Kunikida. "We watching cartoons!" I said excitedly.
Normally Chuuya would also be annoyed Kunikida has me. This time- he isn't? He smiles and sits on the couch with us. "Yeah? Oh! This one." I grinned, this was Chuuya's favorite episode! He said so!
"Chuu like this one!" I told Kunikida who glanced at Chuuya in amusement. I looked back at Chuuya who's shaking his head no. "Why you saying no?" I asked, tilting my head.
"Oh, just moving hair out of my face. Alright, how about I grab us snacks and your bottle- also guppy. We can watch cartoons the rest of the day. How's that sound?" Chuuya asked as he got up. I was even happier! Cartoons, snacks and both of them all here!? I nod eagerly, enjoying Kunikida laugh as I bounced excitedly.
When Chuuya came back we got comfortable and did exactly what we planned. We watched cartoons, ate snacks and spent time together. I had to explain stuff in the cartoons cause sometimes puzzles were hard. Chuuya and Kunikida didn't understand.
"Nooo! The red circle goes in the circle hole and then um- the triangle in the square." I explained, crossing my arms. They're supposed to be smart!
"Dazai- the triangle-" Kunikida was cut off by Chuuya shoving chips in his mouth.
"Wow! I didn't know the triangle goes in that hole!" Chuuya exclaimed, looking shocked. Which he should be! The cartoons does it wrong. I can easily fit the triangle block in the square in my own toy! "What a smart baby!"
I smile looking all too proud of myself. Kunikida and Chuuya looked ready to laugh, was I being funny? "Oh! Dog goes woof!" I shouted pointing at the TV suddenly. I know I shouldn't yell inside but Kunikida seems relaxed today so he let me! "Chuu!! Woof!" I shouted more, smiling wide.
"Even as a fucking little-" Chuuya muttered to Kunikida who was quietly laughing. Chuuya sighed, "Fine, only because I wasn't nice to you earlier. Woof, woof!"
"Yeah!!" I raised my arms up, then plopped down on top of them. They grunt then laugh when I curled up to get comfortable. I coughed a little then hide my face. "Wish all days like this." I mumbled, rubbing my eyes. "Happy..." I glanced up and saw they looked upset, why? "Okay?" I asked, rubbing my eyes more. I'm getting tired.
"We just want you to always be happy too." Kunikida said softly as he pet my head.
"You're our little minnow." Chuuya said, pulling me up so I was sitting between them now. Kunikida and Chuuya looked at each other shocked- probably because Chuuya doesn't usually share. He always says I'm his.
"Happy." I mumbled, then lay down. I cling to Chuuya's shirt and held Kunikida's hand. I didn't want to let them go.
Please let me stay happy.