Based on my au in this story : https://my.w.tt/9nP0hxsfe8
" DADDDDD! Nagatos in my room again! " A high-pitched teenagers yelled, ruining Jiraiyas peace. The man sighed, putting the sponge he had in his hand in the sink, and dried off his hands with a nearby hand-towel. " Nagato! Stop messing with your sisters things! " He yelled, then sighed. Jiraiya was home alone with these kids. His husband was at work, and these kids were giving him a headache.
Yahiko was asleep luckily, so the most chaotic one wouldn't be running through the house and bothering him every 5 seconds. Jeez. As much as Jiraiya loved these kids, he kinda missed the quiet days with Sasori.
Jiraiya went back to cleaning the dishes, humming a small tune. It was all quiet until he heard a small whimper coming from the doorway leading to the living room. Jiraiya turned around to see Nagato gripping on the doorway and hugging the frog plushie he gave him for his 8th birthday. The man took a moment before kind of turning to the boy. " Is something wrong, Nagato? " He asked, grabbing his hand towel and wiping off his wet hands.
" Um.. " Nagato kind of hesitated, hugging the plush toy closer to himself. Jiraiya sighed, and went over to him, kneeling down, and pushed the hair away from his eyes, revealing the violet color. " What is it? You know I won't get mad at you. " He smiled gently, and Nagato hesitated slightly longer while looking at Jiraiya. " Is it possible we can go shopping? " He asked finally, his voice shaking a little. Jiraiya thought- he trusted Konan alone but with Yahiko? They fight a lot so he didn't quite trust it. But.. he thought more.
Nagato needed to get out of the house, and Sasori would be back soon anyway. " Sure, bud. How about you go get ready? " He smiled more reassuringly and Nagato nodded. And with that, Nagato went upstairs. Jiraiya stood up, and stretched his back a little. He needed to stop getting on his knees like that...
Jiraiya decided to finish up in the kitchen and make a small note for Sasori, basically telling him that him and Nagato would be out for a little. And since it was almost dinner time he decided to leave a note for Konan as well and place down money for her to order food with.
He didn't know how long he'd be gone so, it was better safe then sorry.
Nagato eventually came downstairs with his frog plushie. Jiraiya smiled, and grabbed the car keys. " Were you wanting something specific? " He asked, trying to get an idea of where Nagato wanted to go because knowing the boy, he didn't like asking things directly. Nagato kind of froze, knowing he had to tell his dad what he wanted. He already felt the urge of tears. " I... um. I wanted to look at clothes... " He admitted, and Jiraiya nodded. " To the clothing store then! " He cheered slightly, hoping to make the younger giggle and he succeeded in that task.
" Konan! I'm taking Nagato to the store, please don't fight with Yahiko and destroy the house while we're gone! " Jiraiya yelled, and Konan only yelled back with an 'ok.' The man sighed and grabbed the boys hand, guiding him to the second car they had in the driveway. Sasori took the small car, since he didn't really like driving the van, so Jiraiya was forced to drive the white van they had. He opened the van door for Nagato and helped him in the large vehicle. He let Nagato buckle himself in.
Jiraiya went to the drivers seat and after he started the car, they were off to the clothing store.
It was silent most of the car ride, until Jiraiya decided to ask Nagato a question. " So what were you wanting from the clothing store, Nagato? A new shirt? A pair of shorts—"
" A dress. "
" —a what? "
Jiraiya was trying to make sure he heard Nagato correctly, he didn't overreact to anything he was just a little shocked on how fast and how unhesitant Nagato responded. " I.. I want a dress. I was trying to try on one of Konans dresses but she got mad at me.. so I was hoping we could go and.. uhm.. try on dresses at a clothing store.. " Nagatos voice was shaky, and he was pretty sure the boy was already crying. Jiraiya stayed silent for a solid minute, before smiling and looking in the mirror at Nagato. " Of course! Only for a few minutes though. And hey, if you reallly want a dress? I think I can buy you one. But you have to promise not to tell mommy~ "
Nagatos eyes lit up and he smiled, " R-really? Okay, I won't tell mommy! " Jiraiya couldn't help but laugh. Eventually they ended up at the clothing store, and Jiraiya parked the van.
The man stepped out and opened the car door for Nagato, and decided to unbuckle him. Jiraiya hoisted Nagato up and then backed up, holding Nagato on his side, letting the boy wrap his arm around him for support.
Jiraiya shut the door and sat Nagato on his feet. He grabbed his hand and they went inside building.
" Excuse me, miss, do you know where the dresses are? " He asked the lady at the cash register and she nodded, pointing to the back of the ladies section. " Thank you! " He bowed a little then guided Nagato back there. " Pick any dress you'd like to try on. " He told the boy and the smaller nodded and looked through the dresses on the hangers.
The man watched, his arms crossed. He was happy that Nagato was a little happier, considering the boys always so quiet and shy. " You have such a hyper little girl. " Somebody said, and Jiraiya flinched, looking at the old-ish looking woman who was looking at Nagato. Jiraiya was about to say something, but Nagato cut him off almost on cue, " Daddy! Look, I found two dresses I like! " He smiled, and Jiraiya nodded, " Alright, let's go to one of the changing stalls. " He said, and guided Nagato to a changing room.
He waited outside for the boy, and when he came out, he couldn't help but smile. Nagato seemed to have picked a blue dress that had prints of clouds with rain falling from them. He looked so cute in it. " You look very nice, bud. " Jiraiya complimented him and patted his head.
The man realized the same woman was looking at them, almost with a confused but disgusted look now.
" Is there a problem, ma'am? " Jiraiya asked, not liking the vibe she gave off. " So he's a boy? " She asked him.
Nagato started to feel anxious and hid behind Jiraiya. " Yes. And is there a problem? "
" The problem is, he shouldn't be wearing dresses... what if he rips it? "
" He weighs the same amount as a girl his age. Plus, the dress is a little big on him. There is no issue. " Jiraiya started to get a little pissed.
" Boys shouldn't even be wearing dresses in the first place. It's not... masculine. " The woman said, utterly disgusted and she was dead wrong if she thought Jiraiya was going to just lose the argument, especially if the argument is against his baby boy.
" Dresses are just clothing. If women can wear men's clothing then men can wear women's clothing. "
" It doesn't work that way. "
" Clothes are just clothes. "
" Yeah, but- "
Jiraiya was starting to get really pissed, he rested his hand on Nagatos head and preceded to defend his baby boy. " Look. I bet you wear your husbands shirts all the time. I bet you have at least one mens pair of pants in your drawer. I bet your kids like wearing men clothing. If my son wants to wear a dress then he can. "
The woman crossed her arms. " He's going to become a girl if you just let him do that! "
" My husband wore men clothes and he didn't become a boy because he liked wearing them. It was because he FELT like a man. And if Nagato wants to be a girl, I will support him to no end. Now mind your own damn business. "
He flipped off the woman and she gasped, then stormed off. Jiraiya took a moment before leaning down to Nagato and putting his hand on Nagatos shoulder. " Are you alright..? " He asked softly. Clearly he wasn't, Nagato was crying, very uncontrollably and he didn't know how to make him feel better.
" Hey Nagato... how about you go change back into your clothes and we buy this dress? It looks really nice on you. And I'll buy the other too. " He smiled gently and watched Nagato nod and go back into the changing room.
He waited a bit, then watched Nagato come back out with the dresses and his frog plush. The man smiled and picked up Nagato, putting the dresses on his arm so he could carry the dresses and Nagato at the same time.
He loved holding his son, it made him remember so much, and he knew Nagato felt safe if he was being held. Jiraiya went to the cashier, placed Nagato on his feet and paid for the dresses.
Jiraiya and Nagato went home shortly after, and Nagato went to bed after thanking Jiraiya when they got home.
// I'm so tired 💀💀 I eventually got lazy with it
