hnnnn this is the cUteST thing to be requested and maybe i’m crying? mirio is such a SWEET BOI PLS HE DESERVES ALL THE LOVE.
He wasn’t sure how she would react to him asking her to help him out with the poor child but he was certain he couldn’t handle things by himself any longer. Eri needed a mother more than anything and as much as he was trying…he knew he needed her input.
The blue haired girl looked up at the blonde, noting his flustered demeanour before turning her eyes to the medium-sized apartment door in front of her. Her tiny hand clenched his; he said he’ll show her someone he cherished and someone who could help her.
Inhaling softly, the blonde eventually decided to enter, turning his key and clicking the door open “Babe, I’m home.” He called with a breathy tone, doing his best to maintain steady breathing.
“Hey babe, how was…” His girlfriend’s voice trailed off when seeing the little blue haired girl hiding behind her boyfriend’s trousers “Hello.” She gave the little one a warm smile, bending down to her level “Who might you be, pumpkin?”
The girl remained silent, much too anxious to ask, unsure of who this person is and what they want.
Mirio let out a chuckle, his breath escaping in one exhale as he kneeled down as well “It’s okay.” He ruffled the girl’s hair before turning to his partner “Her name’s Eri and I really would need your help with her.”
The woman did not hesitate for one second, extending her hands forward to encourage the little girl. She was patient, waiting until Eri decided to slowly walk into them. Hoisting her up in her arms, she chuckled “There’s a big girl, woah.”
Mirio felt his heart skip more than just a few beats, frozen in his position for a few minutes watching the woman he loved playing and making the little girl squeal with laughter.
Her soft lips on his cheek brought him back, Eri barely holding back her giggle when seeing his face redden from his neck upwards.
“You were daydreaming again,” the woman rolled her eyes, bouncing the girl in her arms “I was telling Eri that once we’ve had lunch we can go buy her some cute dresses and treat her to some ice-cream.”
The man practically jumped to his feet, lifting them both in his arms, laughing when hearing them squeal in surprise, twirling then around once before putting them down “That sounds absolutely perfect!” He sighed in content before gently taking Eri from her arms “Eri and I need to wash our hands first though, don’t we, Eri?”
The woman smiled in amusement when seeing the girl vigorously nodding, reaching up to kiss his cheek “Don’t mess around too much, I’ll set up the table.”
“I love you.” He whispered softly, the tips of his ears a deep red “So much.”
She chuckled, pushing on his large arm “Me too, you dork. Now get to washing.”
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