(B/n) - Brother's Name

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The days were getting much hotter and Bokuto began to struggle with coping.

He couldn't stand the heat.

He was stressed too, with the upcoming game and now with (Y/n) suddenly acting much different than usual.

Alot of things were weighing down on his mind which made him realize.

Adulting is hard.

Especially when you're a parent.

Well then, where was Bokuto?

Let's see...

"You think him and (Y/n) went out?" Asked Sakusa as him and Shoyo looked around.

"Guys his car is still here" Atsumu stated walking towards them.

"Maybe a stroll" Shrugged the ginger.

"I'm sure they are." Added Sakusa. That was until- Bokuto's phone rang

"Do... do you hear It too?" Whispered Atsumu

"It's coming from outside"

The three guys tip-toed over to the backdoor following the sound of Bokuto's ringing phone and at last.

Found the Heterochromatic Male asleep with his daughter sung on his chest.

Cute right?

Did I mention they were on a pool floatie? In the pool?

"OH MY GOSH" Shoyo screamed running over to the pool.

"BE CAREFUL WHAT IF THEY FALL!?"

"Try tapping Bokuto!"

"He's in the middle of the freaking pool! I don't wanna get wet"

"Hey, Airhead! Wake up" Sakusa hissed from the edge of the pool.

"Bokuto!"

"Dude, I think (Y/n) is waking up" Atsumu smiled as the little girl shuffled in her sleep.

"Please don't let her fall in the pool" Shoyo whined.

"(Y/n)? Hey! Wake up Please" Omi called softly.

After letting out a small groan she perked up slightly, assessing her surroundings.

Her eyes landed on the 3 men who were at the edge of the pool. "Hello" she said softly putting her head back on her dad's chest but leaving her eyes open.

"Ugh- she's the cutest" Atsumu groaned clutching his chest in defeat.

"Just how are we gonna get her out?" Shoyo asked "I don't wanna get in the water"

"Let's play rock-paper-scissors"

They were hell-bent on getting that girl out of the pool.

"(Y/n) wake your dad up!" Sakusa hollered.

"Yeah, kid. We want you to try hitting Bokkun"

"Come on! We gotta save her! What if the floatie topples over and she can't swim!?"

After some arguing their head snapped in her direction as they heard a small splash.

Atsumu was ready to just jump into the pool and play lifeguard.

That was until they saw her doing her little doggy-paddle towards them.

"She... she can swim?"

"Why didn't I think of that"

"Aww sweetie" Shoyo cooed picking the girl up and squeezing her into a tight hug, not caring that she was soaked in water.

"Why were you sleeping in the pool?" Asked Omi genuinely concerned.

She just shrugged and rested her head on Shoyo

A while later the group found themselves longing on the couch, eating whatever snack it was they found in the fridge.

"Bokkun still isn't here.." Astumu mumbled looking at Sakusa.

"You think he drowned..?" Asked Shoyo.

"That means I'll be (Y/n)'s legal guardian" Sakusa smiled "isn't that right?" He asked the girl, poking her nose.

'Who the hell is that? That's not Omi-Kun' Atsumu thought with a cringe on his face.

"Um- I think I'll have to oppose, I'm gonna be her guardian" Shoyo cleared her thoat.

"Actually guys- it's me, she's feeding me apple crisps" Astumu cut in.

"Be real Shoyo, If Bokuto dies I'm obviously gonna be next in line!"

"No it's me!" Atsumu whined.

"Wait are we actually anticipating Bokuto's death!?" Shoyo gasped "Oh my gosh I'm so sorry! I take it back!" The ginger apologized profusely.

"I'm anticipating all your deaths but go off" Sakusa muttered under his breath.

"I- HUH?! WHAT WAS THAT!?"

Thier argument was interrupted by loud footsteps approaching them.

Bokuto sped passed the 4 and up the stairs in haste as a trail of water followed him up the stairs

"3

2

1"

"HAS ANYONE SEEN- OH MY GOSH CUPCAKE!" He yelled rushing over to the girl and scooping her up instantly.

"Where were- HOW DID-"

"Here you go" she smiled slightly putting an apple crisp in his mouth.

"Wait a minute! What have I told you guys about her snacks!" Bokuto pointed at the group of men who were all eating her apple crisps.

"They're so good though" Omi admitted.

"Yeah to be honest"

"My gosh.. I swear I didn't know when I fell asleep in the pool" The man explained out of breath "Cupcake you didn't wake me up" He whined.

"She was alseep on you" Atsumu laughed.

"Oh.."

"Yeah"

"Anyway let's go get ready we have somewhere to go. Let's go cupcake"

"Wait where are you go-"

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"Hehe" The girl giggled pushing the button.

"If you don't stop playing with this damn doorbell I'll-" The door swung open to reveal a sleep deprived man.

He had bags under his cat-like eyes and a his long hair was a mess as there was a blanket draped over him.

"Ah.. it's you" he narrowed his eyes.

"How's our favorite investor doing" Bokuto shot him a grin, barging into the house.

"Kuroo isn't here yet. Damn I'm so fucking hungry" He mumbled locking the door behind him and walking into the house.

"Um.. could you watch your language please?" Asked Bokuto smiled politely.

That's when it hit Kenma, there was a child there.

An actual child in Bokuto's arms

His eyes widened as the child mirrored his gaze.

"Uh..." he cleared his throat "H-hello" he waved stiffly.

"Hi" she waved back at him.

"Cupcake that's Kenma" Bokuto stated.

"Uh- do uh.. you want a juice box...or something?" He asked as Bokuto put her down.

"Yes please" she nodded.

"Okay" Kenma nodded walking towards the kitchen.

What he didn't expect was the kid following him.

He wasn't exactly uncomfortable.

He just wasn't the best with kids. They didn't exactly like him so he didn't want to mess anything up.

"Which one do you want?" He asked, opening his fridge.

His fridge.

Kenma had his own fridge filled with various snacks and colorful drinks. Well actually he had 3.

"Um...that one" she said meekly, pointing at the small strawberry juice box in the corner

"Here" he said giving her the juice.

She just stared at it, then him.

"Thank you"

'This is scary- what is this?!' Kenma screamed internally

She walked out of the kitchen with Kenma following close behind quietly.

She met Bokuto and another unfamiliar man but chose to ignore him, taking her father's hand to get his attention.

"What is that? Oh is it juice?" Asked Bokuto. "Here let me open it for you"

"She's uh...real small.." Kuroo exhaled staring at her in disbelief.

"No shit. She's a kid" Kenma hissed getting a glare from Bokuto "shit I mean- Fuck- Sorry!"

Kuroo stepped closer to the girl making her move back hiding behind Bokuto's leg so he too, stepped back cautiously.

Couldn't blame her though. Meeting an unfamiliar 6"5 Male that was towering over her wasn't something you see every day.

"Don't be scared Cupcake, he's a nice guy okay?" Bokuto encouraged, ruffling her hair slightly. Not too much though, it took a while to style.

She moved closer to him slowly "come on now, introduce yourself sweetie!" Bokuto encouraged from behind.

"....(Y/n)"

"Huh?"

"That's her name"

"Can I uh- can I carry her?" Asked Kuroo and Bokuto nodded.

He found Kuroo and Kenma's reactions a little silly. They were acting like they hadn't seen little children before.

Kuroo picked her up, unsure of what to do next. "You're...so tiny" he whispered.

"You hair is funny" she commented making Kenma cackle.

"Really!? I think my hair is cool" he pouted as she played around, examining his face "it's like a rooster right?" He joked making a rooster sound.

Finally getting a laugh out of the girl.

"Come on let's go inside"

"Yeah come on (Y/n) let's go play Mario cart" Kenma nodded

"What? I wanna entertain her!" Kuroo whined.

"What could you possibly do to entertain a kid? Show her your business card?"

"I could- I.. i can-"

"You wanna play games with Kenma?" Kenma turned to the little girl pointing at his face and she nodded instantly struggling so kuroo would put her down.

Kuroo was hurt as he watched the girl run off with his roommate. "This is so unfair! That snake- he said he didn't like kids!"

"Oh.. and Dude" Kuroo spoke up "is she good? She looked a little pale" he asked, concerned.

"Yeah actually she's been having a little trouble going to sleep" Bokuto sighed "she was fine till a week ago and now she can't stand being alone" He frowned still not knowing what the problem could be.

"Really? Is she eating properly"

"Yeah she's eating fine. I'm just worried she's not getting the right amount of sleep she should be getting."

"How so?"

"She just gets so fussy at night and doesn't agree to go to bed" Koutaro stated "she's not usually one that likes people touching her but she suddenly got so clingy"

"..."

"Her behavior's changed alot and I'm really alarmed, you know?"

"Did you go to a hospital atleast?" Kuroo asked his friend.

"I did. They said I was overreacting" Bokuto frowned "she should be sleeping. The doctors obviously don't know what they're saying" Bokuto hissed, his tone getting harsher.

It frustrated him how nobody except him could see something was wrong.

And now some of his friends were commenting on it. He was obviously right.

"Maybe you should just monitor it and see what happens" Kuroo suggested noticing his friend tense up. "Just calm down... you're doing a good job" Kuroo smiled tapping his shoulder.

"Haha.. thanks" Boktuto loosened up.

The guys attention was caught by giggles coming from the gameroom.

They walked into see Kenma playing Mario cart with (Y/n) holding a controller that was off.

"You're such a good driver!" Kenma laughed.

"Kenma you snake" Kuroo laughed.

"Yeah man don't do that to my Cupcake" Bokuto joked "that's just evil"

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It was 1AM in the morning and one of the few times Bokuto had time to get some work done.

He typed away on his laptop trying to make minimal noise since (Y/n) was asleep on his bed.

At least she was sleeping.

He let out another sigh as his heavy eyes began to mess with his vision. Bokuto was exhausted.

He was woken up by the sound of the toddler's whines. He sprung up and was surprised to see her standing beside where he sat, rubbing her eyes.

"What's wrong, Cupcake?" Asked with his Husky voice as he picked her up setting her on his lap.

"Potty" she mumbled "....please"

Bokuto exhaled heavily. He wasn't kidding when he told Kuroo that she just couldn't bare being alone these days.

Usually she just hopped off be bed, used her potty and went back. But now.

She'd wake him up. Not that he was complaining. He just knew it'd be hard to get her back to sleep again.

"Okay then.. let's get you to bed" Bokuto sighed as she got off her potty.

"No!" She whined.

"What's the problem, Cupcake?" He asked. "If you tell daddy what's wrong it'll go away in no time!"

"(B/n)" she whined.

"Wha- who?" Bokuto asked, sleep still in his eyes.

"No~" she whined again clinging onto him.

"Please!"

"NOOOOOOO" she screamed really loud.

"Okay okay sorry" He sighed petting her. "Calm down okay sweetie?"

Then something popped up in his mind.

'No Koutaro, that's bad parenting'

'But it'll work!

'It's bad!

'Fuck it! Parents do that all the time- just this once'

He had finally resolved his internal argument and opened the medicine cabinet pulling out a bottle of 'Children's cough Syrup'

"Cupcake could you open your mouth a little?" He asked making her shoot him a suspicious glance.

"Please?"

She sighed and did as he said and he put a spoonful of the substance in her mouth.

A few moments later the father found himself humming and pacing around his room so she'd fall sleep.

"Cupcake?" He whispered "are you asleep?"

At long last, the child was asleep.

He sighed and put her to bed before heading back to his laptop. It was 2:30 and he wasn't anywhere near done working.

The next morning, Koutaro woke up with drool all over his table. Atleast he finished his work

He turned to his side and saw (Y/n) still fast asleep on the bed.

He was really glad she went to bed and stayed asleep all night, But he also knew he wasn't going to give her cough syrup all the time and he'd need to find a solution to her sleepless nights.

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