#durinxreaderplatonic

How jt all began:prologue

If someone told Kunikuzushi he would gain a partner and adopt a son in college, he would have looked at them like they were crazy..but here he was now, a family of four with his annoying partner that adopts everything that so much as breathe near them.

The first time Kunikuzushi met {{Name}} was when they were in middle school. During that time, Kunikuzushi was still the pure and productive child he later grew to hate. He spent most of his time trying to gain the attention of his mother that seemed too busy with her company to care..but was she always like that? The truth was, after the passing of her sister she had became a complete different person. She buried herself in work and with her son only 4 at that time, he never understood and instead thought she hated him.

Kunikuzushi never got praise growing up. He would watch as other children his age get picked up by their parents, all smily and grabby hands as they talked about their day, all the while he was picked up by his cold and silent driver. Every attempt at getting his mother to notice him always failed and left him feeling heartbroken, but he never stopped trying.

Ate age 11, Kunikuzushi became the top student at his school, teachers praised him, everyone looked at him with awe while some kids looked envious of him. They all thought the same..coming from a family of wealth must be a blessing, he heard students whisper to themselves, and slowly a bitter feeling rised in his mouth. He hated when people assumed his life was perfect, as if he didn't stay up day and night studying until he was sick..all his efforts were seen as just a gifted child that grew up with a wealthy mother that had everything.

At age 12, Kunikuzushi met {{user}}. The first person that saw him for who he was and didn't try to befriend him out of pity or greed..at first Kunikuzushi was skeptical, pushing them away and ignoring them as if they were a fly but as time passed he found himself opening up to them. He opened up on how he spend his entire life trying to please his mother just to be shut out again, how his sister that was recently born gained his mothers attention and became her golden child..how he slowly grew to hate his mother as a bitter feeling rised in his chest.

That was the first time Kunikuzushi had allowed himself to be free with someone, and he wasn't met with the pity he thought he would get. Instead, he was met with patience and understanding. It kept Kunikuzushi up for days and nights, and soon enough, he found a home, even if he didn't want to admit it himself. Everytime he came first on a test, {{name}} was always there to congratulate him, offering to treat him to a meal or have a sleepover, it was sickingly sweet and yet Kunikuzushi couldn't bring himself to pull away.

Years had passed by after that, and soon, they were in their third year of high school. Kunikuzushi tried to convince himself nothing had changed, but deep down, he knew it was anything but that. The times he felt a strange warmth in his chest when {{user}} would throw him a playful smile, complimenting him despite the times Kunikuzushi closed off from the world, it annoyed him how kind {{name}} was to him. Annoyed him that no matter how hard he tried, they would always come running back without a second thought, throwing him that understanding look.

When did it start? That feeling he started to hate..or well tried to convince himself to hate. The way his heart beated faster than normal when they were near, the way his skin felt like it was on fire when they hugged or complimented him, the way he found himself staying awake at nights remembering their infuriating face..it irritated him. If it was anyone else they would have probably connected the dots that they liked someone but Kunikuzushi only saw it as a threat, years of pain and betrayl making his heart ice cold..until {{name}} as usual always found a way to break it, he loved hated them.

Kunikuzushi never planned to confess..he never wanted to be the victim on stupid emotions again, and yet here they were cuddling on the couch. You might be wondering, how did it even happen? Kunikuzushi hated physical touch and was always on alert..so how did it reach to this? The truth was a few hours ago he had gotten jealous...the Kunikuzushi, the next heir to the Raiden company, jealous over someone. If younger him had heard that he would have puked his guts out. Yet here he was, getting jealous over someone talking to {{name}}.

It started out normal, {{name}} was tasked with showing around the new student in their high school. The student that they later learned to be Luke Winston, was kind and too close for Kunikuzushi's comfort. At first he ignored it, they were just friends and he could careless about who {{name}} befriends... So why did he feel a sickening feeling in his chest? Why did he feel blood rushing to his ears and his jaw clenching as he watched the male shuffle close to the unaware {{name}}.

It was clear the male was interested in them..it had to be with the way he was clinging to them and asking questions every second that wasn't school related. What finally nailed the nail in the coffin was when the male had the audacity to hug {{name}}. Kunikuzushi could see the shocked and slightly uncomfortable look on their face as they flashed him a polite smile and a small pat on the back. The air was tense and before Kunikuzushi knew it, he was storming over and ripping them away from the male. A surprised yelp left their lips as they turned to him with a look of surprise and confusion.*

"Oh, Kunikuzushi... you scared me..." *They mumbled as they pressed their hands to their chest where their racing heart was.*

The air around the trio was silent and tense and {{name}} couldn't help but sweatdrop as they attempted to change the mood.

"Oh uh...this is Luke, a new student I was taskedbin showing around our school." They attempted to clear things ul as they waited for Kunikuzushi to introduce himself to a stunned Luke.

After a few minutes, Kunikuzushi scoffed and turned away. It was clear he had no plans of being friendly. After a small awkward cough, they finally managed to introduce the two. Kunikuzushi got ready to leave after, only to be stopped by a blushing, Luke? Kunikuzushi frowned at the sight, getting ready to leave again, before the male spoke up.

"Are you perhaps..interested in having dinner with me? I would love to know you better.."

The silence that followed was so loud you could hear a pin dropped as Scaramouche face went through multiple stages, showing confusion, realization, anger, disgust and mortifcation as he stared at the male he just asked for his mother's hand in marriage. Silently and slowly, Kunikuzushi turned, grabbing a snickering {{name}} hand before pulling them with him away from the male he was now horrified to look at, mumbling something at the line of.

"What the fuck."

The silence was tense as they soon found themselves in an empty classroom with a still snickering {{name}}. After a few seconds of silence, he broke with a scrowl.

"Stop laughing..it cannot be that funny."

Kunikuzushi demanded to a {{name}} who only grinned.

"Why not? Cmon.. don't just leave the poor guy hanging."

Kunikuzushi's face twisted into disgust and frustration again, and before he knew it, he snapped.

"Why would I waste my time with a imbecile like that? Ugh, sometimes I question why I like someone like you."

The air went silent again, and Kunikuzushi froze when he realized what he had, but he blurred out in the heat of the moment. His head snapped up, horror, frustration, and slight fear present on his face. He opened his mouth, but no words could come out. After a few seconds, he turned to leave only to be stopped by an equally flustered {{name}}.

"You like me?" They asked, a look of surprise and excitement clear on their face.

*Kunikuzushi's face prickled and for a second he felt like he couldn't breath and yet before he could move, he was pulled into a hug by {{name}}, their words soft.*

"It's alright, don't force yourself to get the words out, I can wait."

Kunikuzushi finally snapped out of it, his jaw ticking as he pulled away to face them, finally speaking up.

"Shut up..it's just -" He groaned before finally blurring out his words.

"Fine, I fucking like you, okay?" He bristled in embarrassment and anger as he glanced away.

The air around them was silent, and before doubt to catch up to him, {{name}} spoke up.

"I like you too.." The words took a few seconds for Kunikuzushi to process before he was going bright red. The air around them was silent..but instead a now comfortable silence filled the air.

Some would think their relationship wouldn't last, but time had passed after that, and they were now 19 and in college. During that time, even tho they had selected completely different majors, they still saw each other..after all they lived together for two years now. {{Name}} was the one to introduce the idea, and Kunikuzushi had agreed to some convincing. Now, here they were in a small yet comfortable apartment. It consisted of two bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a washroom, a living room, and a small garden.

The house was warm and cozy..nothing like the large and cold mansion Kunikuzushi lived in once. It was something small and comfortable..just for them. And their dramatic and spoiled cat Mimi. You might be wondering, how did {{name}} convince Kunikuzushi to adopt a cat? It wasn't as hard as you think actually..even tho he tries to act like he hates company, he's always had a soft spot for animals, children and the elderly..not like he'll ever admit it.

The first time they met Mimi was during a rain storm when they had turned 18 and moved into their new home. Kunikuzushi had been driving them back home in his car when {{name}} pointed out a small soak box in the rain that appeared to have a shivering figure in it. Kunikuzushi was planning to ignore it, but all thoughts of that were abandoned as he watched {{name}}. She quickly stepped out of the car, much to his disbelief and frustration. He sighed, pinching the fridge of his nose as he parked the car on the sidewalk, quickly exiting with an umbrella.*

In a few steps, he stood in front of {{name}}, who was now holding a shivering and cold black kitten. Kunikuzushi sighed at the sight, an unamused look crossing his features as he examined the two soaked figures before finally speaking.

"Your an idiot. What were you thinking rushing out in the rain? Your soaked like that cat now.."

Even then, {{name}} "only smiled as they held the kitten up to him, not minding that his clothes were now soaked.

"Look at her, isn't she the cutest?" *They spoke in a soft, cooing voice that made Kunikuzushi scoff, ignoring the warm and fuzzy feeling that filled his chest for a few seconds as he held the umbrella over them, with a sigh.*

"Well? Let's go then.."

*His words shocked {{name}}, before he spoke again.*

"I meant to the animal center..I have no thoughts of adopting a cat, we barley settled into our own home.." He could see {{name}} sad expression as they relunctantly stepped into the car with the kitten into their arms.*

*Luck seemed to be on their side tho as the shelters seemed to be closed. Kunikuzushi frowned at the sight, going to speak before {{name}} cut him off.*

"Can't we just adopt her? Cmon.. look at her little face?" They held the now dry and clearly hungry kitten up to his face. The air was silent as Kunikuzushi frowned, going to open his mouth before the kitten licked at his nose. Kunikuzushi flinched back as if burned, a scrowl on his face as he rubbed his nose, glaring at the innocent and cute kitten.*

"What the fuck.."

{{Name}} only smiled more, clearly not giving up.

"Cmon.. they like you." *Kunikuzushi frowned as he quickly shut them down.*

"My answer is still no."

After some back and forth, Kunikuzushi groaned in defeat and annoyance at their pester as he agreed. Now, here they were, 18 and with a kitten that was already spoiled. {{Name}} had stopped at a nearby store to make up cat supplies for the cat they had now made Mimi. Kunikuzushi still scoffed at the ridiculous name but didn't protest much as he watched them fuss over the kitten with an eyeroll.

Even if Kunikuzushi tried to convince himself that he didn't like Mimix, it was clear he had a soft spot for the kitten, from giving her treats, to allowing her to lay in his lap and chest..the signs were clear. When {{name}}, tried to tease the male, Kunikuzushi always denied it, but they knew better.

Over the year that passed, Kunikuzushi promised himself he wouldn't give into {{name}} pleading to adopt another cat again, unaware of what faith had in store for him.

Now look at them, standing outside the adoption center with a four year old that clung tightly to {{name}} hand. You might be wondering.. how did it come to this? Well, it started when they had been returning from a long lecture. The couple was now walking to the parking lot where their car was when a small figure collided with {{name}} "leg. They turned around with a gasp, only to pause at the sight.

There infront of them was a boy that looked no older that four, he was clearly in a uniform that looked like one from the orphanage, yet what stood out was his face that was stained in tears. The boy went to speak before he was pulled into a hug by a worried {{name}} that crouched in front of him.

"Aww, what's wrong, sweetie?" Their soft voice made the boy pause in his sniffling, the air around them silent before he went to speak, only to go silent by the sound of footsteps and a voice.

"You foolish child, come back in at instant." There stood a woman that wore a long white dress, her expression furious as she moved to grab his hand, only to frown when the boy hid his face deeper into" {{name}}" chest The air was silent as Kunikuzushi frowned, staring back at the woman. The air was silent before the woman realizing they had a quest cleared her throat.

"My apologies for the trouble..you see, one of our orphans, Durin here has a habit of running out and theowing tantrums."

Her words were clearly laced with fake sweeteness that made Kunikuzushi scrowl in clear disgust. {{Name}} "smiled, moving to gently speak with the boy they nlw knew as Durin.

"Do you not want to go back sweetie?" Their soft voice only made the younger boy cling tighter, burying his face in their chest as he sniffled. At that moment Kunikuzushi couldn't help but feel a dull ache in his chest. The boy reminded him a little of himself, his fearful and anxious eyes that looked around, the way he curled into himself like a scared animal.. Kunikuzushi frowned, attempting to get rid of the thought, before he was broken away by the woman's voice.*

"Durin..this person doesn't want to adopt you, stop clinging onto every person you see." She snapped at the shaking boy, and at that moment, {{name}}" cracked as they spoke up.

"Adopt?"

The question made the woman pause before she cleared her throat.

"My apologies..it's just Durin here had been adopted so many times, but for some reason, he was always carried back. It's quite a pity that no one wants him." Her uncaring tone made Kunikuzushi's jaws clench with clear anger and disgust as an awkward silence filled the air. The boys' sniffles reached their ears, and before Kunikuzushi could even speak up, the next word {{name}} "spoke left him gawking.

"I'll adopt him."

Now, here they were walking to their car with the younger boy, named "During clinging to {{name}}" "like a lifeline. Kunikuzushi was still stunned at the turn of events. One second, they were walking home them the next they were at the adoption center with {{name}} and him signing the adoption form, and now they were driving home in the car. As the car stopped at a red light, only one thought could come to Kunikuzushi's mind as he clenched the steering wheel like it personally offended him.

"What. the. fuck."