Asher was currently having a sleepover at his house with a few friends, which included Saiki, Toritsuka, Kaidou, Nendou, and Aren.

It was the weekend, so they didn't have to worry about sleeping in late or waking up early. It was pretty late at the moment; his mom had made them dinner early and already went off to bed, seeing as she had work in the morning.

The movie they were watching had just ended, so now they were searching for another to watch.

"Hey, buddy!" Nendou called out, grabbing all of their attention. "What's this movie? The case doesn't have a label."

Asher took a look at the clear case, his eyebrows raising. "Oh, that isn't a movie. My ma got that for me for Christmas... I actually haven't watched it yet.."

"Dude," Aren elbowed him, "That's kinda fuckin' rude. Why haven't you watched it."

Asher sweatdropped. "I didn't have time for the most part, and at some point I forgot about it.."

"And what's got you so busy?"

Asher leaned against Saiki with a grin. "You know what I've been occupied with, Saiki," he practically purred.

"Get off of me-"

"Then lets watch it now so you won't forget again!" Nendou cheerfully suggested, not waiting for an answer as he switched the other movie out for the gifted cd.

"Isn't it personal, though? Maybe he should just watch it on his own.." Kaidou spoke hesitantly.

"Maybe it's porn, we can't pass that up-!"

The brunette punched the purple haired boy in the back of his head. "Shut the fuck up, you dunce. My mom would never give me porn... Anyways, I don't mind watching it with you all here, don't worry Kaidou."

And with that, Asher took the controller and started it. Everyone in the room was a bit curious as to see what it was, even Saiki. He's never seen someone receive a CD as a gift, unless it was a game or movie.

It took a minute to load before it started. The camera fumbled for a moment before steadying itself, showing a man with black hair and green eyes. "This shit.."

"Do you need help?" a woman questioned in the background.

"No, it's fine, I got it.." his words were true, because the camera stood still as the man slowly sat back in his chair, staring into the lens. "Right, okay. I've got it. Ash, hi..."

The man looked at the camera silently before leaning his head back with a groan, "Why the hell am I doing this..?"

"C'mon, babe, you know why. It would be good for him, anyways, so just finish it."

The ravenette scoffed, sitting straight once more. "Right... So, you know me. I'm your dad- you probably don't know much about your family, but I come from a long line of people who have an extremely weak immune system. But I know you'll grow up to be strong, just like your mom, so you don't have to worry.

I don't plan on giving this to you... any time soon, actually. I hope not, at least. But, Asher, I want you to know that no matter what, no matter what happens, you're my son. You are Giovanni Mortelli's son. And, I'm not trying to show off to anything but.." he slowly held up his arm, flexing his muscle.

There was a small snicker heard from behind the camera, making Gio grin. "Anyways. Forget about your other family, they're assholes. Me, and your mom, and your baby sister will always be by your side. No matter what." The male ushered for someone to walk over, which had been his mother.

She was clearly pregnant, a hand on her growing stomach as she grinned. "Love you, Asher. We all do."

The camera cut again, now showing the older male and a tiny version of Asher playing together in the grass. "Dad, dad! I wanna fly again, please!!?"

"Your dad's getting old, Asher.. I'm fuckin' dying..."

"Mom, dad's fuckin' dying!"

The camera fumbled, "Asher—!"

Again, the film cut. Asher's dad was in bed, seemingly sick, while the brunette was cheesing widely besides him. "Daddy, don't worry. You're stronger than Superman, so you'll be better in no time!"

His mom laughed behind the camera.

"Wow, who taught my son so well," his father asked hypothetically, poking at Asher lightly, which made him go into a giggling fit.

Then, it stopped. The video was over.

The room was silent. No one was too sure of what to say.

"Your dad is so badass, Asher!" Nendou said abruptly, making everyone flinch.

The brunette smiled lightly, "Yeah, from what I can remember, he really was."

"That was a pretty cool gift, don't you think? Should've watched it sooner, dumbass," Aren grinned, shoving him with his shoulder softly.

Asher shrugged, "I guess so."

'Glad all of them aren't stupid enough to ask questions, I guess.'

Timeskip ..

Later, while everyone was drifting off to sleep, Toritsuka pulled Saiki to the side.

"What do you want? I'm tired."

"Remember when I was looking at everyone's guardian spirits that one time?"

"Mhm..?"

"Well, Asher's guardian spirit- it's his dad."

Saiki blinked. "Is that even possible? Asher's dad died while he was alive..."

Toritsuka scratched his chin, "Well, it is possible that, somehow, he swapped places with whoever his guardian spirit was before. It's extremely rare, but that has to be the case."

Saiki's eyes slowly trailed over the Asher's sleeping body. His mouth was wide open as he breathed heavily.

"That's relieving. But don't tell him."

"Huh!? Why!?"

"Don't be so loud," Saiki glared. "It might mess with him if he knows his dad was quite literally with him the entire time. It's best like this."

Toritsuka hummed. "Who knew you could be so considerate-?"

"Yeah, yeah. Anyways, go to sleep."

The two went to lay down, Saiki in the spot closest to Asher. He stared at the brunette for a moment in thought.

"You've really changed me, Asher..."

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this is most likely the last one.

i'm thinking of making oneshots of these two. maybe, maybe not

i already have a oneshot book, and having the motivation for oneshots is much harder to maintain than motivation for an entire book (imo)

so, eh. yeah. this was fun. now i need to finish (or at least continue) my bnha book lmfao

ALSO, PAST 2K READS, HELL YEAH??! ILYASM MWWWWAH

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