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a/n: in which our favorite pair goes on a family vacation, and celebrates their wedding anniversary. #krtsk

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It was in the wee hours of the morning when they arrived in Sapporo. Tetsu was carrying Akira, who was out cold, and Jun was sleeping soundly in the twins' stroller. Kei carried Megumi, who was making sweet little baby noises, obviously wide awake and wired for sound.

"I really hope she doesn't take after Kou and his non-existent sleeping habits," Kei muttered as they walked to the lobby of the hotel they were staying at.

"To be fair, she did sleep almost the entire trip here," Tetsu chided gently. "She's probably ready to play."

Kei sighed happily and nodded. "You're right. Good thing we have adjoining suites. The boys can sleep without being bothered."

"And she can play as much as she wants before falling asleep again," Tetsu added. "Once we get the boys settled, I'll take over with her, if you want."

"It's okay. You worked extra hours and barely slept before we left Sendai. I'm still awake, for now. You'll need to rest if we're going to go to the orchard in the morning." He paused as they walked into the lobby and a bellhop put their luggage on a trolley.

When Tetsu finished checking them in, they made their way to the elevator, and then to their suite. The bellhop helped unload their stuff, and Tetsu tipped him handsomely. It took another thirty minutes before they were settled enough for the night.

"Kou, Keiji, and the boys will be here in a few hours," Kei reminded his husband. "One of us should be there to meet them."
Tetsu smiled gently. "Small hint that it should be me, huh?"
"Who else? Besides, we'll probably still be asleep."
"Right. See you in the morning, then."

The next few days were spent doing pretty much anything they wanted to. It was their first family vacation, and they made the most of it. Since they were there in October, and because the weather was agreeable, they went to the Autumn Festival and enjoyed the food.

They took the boys to the orchard multiple times, letting them run amok, as well as pick a few apples. They even tried horseback riding, which wasn't as much of a hit as they thought it would be. Still, they had fun, which is all that really mattered.

It started raining the day they left Sapporo for Hakodate, but since the train ride took six hours (forever for Kou and four little boys), they could rest (or at least try to) before settling in their hotel, and then going out to eat.

"Are you having fun, yet?" Tetsu asked, snuggling his husband closer.
"Very much." Kei leaned in for a kiss. "Happy anniversary, my love."
"Happy anniversary." He pulled Kei against him and kissed him deeply. "I'm glad the boys and Megumi are with their cousins tonight, too."
"Yeah, well, we get them all tomorrow night, remember?"
"But that's tomorrow night. 24 hours. Until then, you're all mine."
"And you're all mine."
Tetsu shifted so that he was on top, his face only inches from Kei's. "I love you, you know."
"I have been informed of this fact."
"And have you also been informed that I'll always love you?"
"Oh, indeed." Kei stared up into Tetsu's eyes. "It's been about nine years, hasn't it?"
Tetsu nodded. "Almost a decade. Kinda amazing, isn't it?"
"Absolutely mind-blowing."
"Know what else is mind-blowing?"
"I have a feeling you're about to show me."
"Damn right, I am."
From that point on, they spoke without words. They didn't need them. Love was all they needed, and it was just as strong now as it was the day they met.