"Okay! The temperature is just nice!" Hikari chimed, charging into the Library where Haruhi and Kei were waiting for her. Picking up Haruhi, Hikari smiled and passed the bottle to her. Immediately, the little girl drank hungrily. Looking on at the baby with awe and fascination, Hikari sat down on Kei's tabletop to look at Haruhi as she drank her milk. Looking at the ladies in his life, Kei can only smile.

** SPECIAL A **

After feeding the baby, the next thing to do is to make sure that the baby digest it all and thus, comes "burping duty". Surprisingly, for once, Hikari was able to do this right as she had come across the article in the parenting magazine earlier. At first, Kei was worried that she might use too much force but everything seems to be fine as Haruhi leaned over Hikari's shoulder, smiling blissfully, full and drowsy after her feeding.

Eventually, Haruhi dropped off to a proper nap, leaving the two teenagers alone again. Leaving Haruhi in her crib, both Hikari and Kei left the Library, leaving some soft Mozart music playing in the background. They also left the doors of the Library ajar; so that they can hear Haruhi should she cry.

Taking hold of Hikari's hand, Kei walked with her to the balcony, where tea was set up for 2 people there already. Pulling out a chair for her, Kei ushered Hikari to her seat then took a seat himself. Before he could even speak a single word, his phone rang. Annoyed that his personal time with Hikari was cut short, Kei answered the phone with a curt "Moshi, moshi?"

"KKKKKKKKKKKKei!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Satoru yelled into the phone, causing Kei to hold the phone away from his ear for a few centimeters. "How are Haruhi and Hikari? Are both of them fine? Is Haruhi fed already? How are you coping with Hikari? Good? Don't bully her while I am away, okay? Oh, and -" His voice was cut off half way through as Kei slammed the phone down on his father. Looking at Hikari who is now looking at him in shock, Kei growled "It's my father. One million and one questions. As always. Ignore him."

"Err…okay…"Hikari mumbled, as she imagined the Kei's father, crying while holding the phone, upset that his beloved son had hung up on him so abruptly! Shaking aside her silly daydream, she reached for the teapot and poured two cups of tea. Serving one to Kei, she took a sip of her own cup and sighed as she leaned back into her own chair.

Smiling at her, Kei asked "Tired, Hikari?" "Not really. Just that I have no idea that so much effort in taking care of a baby! Parents are amazing! Just like you, Takishima!" She grinned at him, impressed. "Thus, I have to work harder than ever, to show that I am a better parent than you!"

"Work hard then, Miss. Rank. Two." Kei smirked. As expected, Hikari flew into a fit, declaring "Don't call me Miss Rank Two!!!!!!"

As the day drew to the evening time, both teenagers finished up their tea and went back to check on Haruhi. Seeing the baby still fast asleep in her crib, Hikari whispered to Kei, just like a proud mother looking at her first born, saying "She is so cute, sleeping there so soundly!" Kei nodded, just as the baby started to stir, coming awake. Rubbing her eyes, she gave an opened mouth yawn, rose pink lips opening wide. Seeing her favourite two people (for the moment, at least!), she gave a toothless smile and reached out, wanting to be carried. At this sight, Hikari melted. "Ooooooooooooooooooooooh!" Squealing, she carried Haruhi out of the crib and walked with her around.

"Hikari." Kei called. "Hai?" "After a while, she is to take a bath. Normally, I would leave this to the maids to take care as Haruhi is a girl after all. But since you are here, can you please bathe her for me?"

"Sure thing!" Hikari smiled back at him. "I will even do the drying and powdering and all! I will ask the maids later where they left all the things." Thinking for a while, she asked "Takishima? Can we go out tomorrow, together?"

"Huh?" Kei was taken aback, surprised and shocked by her sudden invitation. "The books say that it's good to bring the baby to places where there is plenty of fresh air and colourful things. Let her learn from her surroundings! Perhaps we can go on a picnic tomorrow?" Hikari explained.

"Sure, I will ask Cook to prepare a hamper basket for us."

**SPECIAL A **

"So? How did you two do with Haruhi today? When I popped into the room earlier, she is sleeping soundly already, settled for the night!" Satoru asked, as he looked at the two teenagers who were sitting together, side by side, eating dinner, just like any married couple. Satoru grinned at this image. Perhaps he can have a grandson or grand-daughter of his own to spoil soon?

"Stop grinning, old man. I know what you are thinking." Kei sent a deadly glare to his father, which caused his daydream to disappear in a hurry. Smiling nervously, Satoru sat upright and took a sip of his water glass as Hikari replied "She is a darling, Oji-san. Don't worry. All went well today. I learnt some things from Takishima today and the rest from the books. She is in capable hands! After all, Haruhi have you as her Oji-san and Takishima as her cousin. She is blessed!"

"Ah, Hikari, you are also a darling!" Satoru cried, as he rose from his chair, intending to give Hikari a fatherly hug. However, just as he was about to reach close to her, Kei grabbed Hikari from her seat and seated her in his lap, away from his father's clutches. Sending him a look, which had Satoru backing away immediately, Kei turned to look at a stunned and blushing Hikari who is now struggling to get away from Kei, "Baka! What are you doing? Let me go!" "Nope, let's go to the gardens for our drinks. We have to plan for tomorrow, remember?" So saying, he carried Hikari, princess style, away from the dining room and towards the gardens of the Takishima's Mansion. Just before they disappeared through the doors, Kei's voice floated back to his father "Oh, by the way, Dad, you are NOT invited for tomorrow's picnic. That's all. Goodnight."

AUTHOR'S NOTES

Poor Satoru! Seems like he got rebuffed by Kei every time. LOL. Still, he never gives up! Stay tuned to find out what can happen next, at the upcoming picnic! Ideas are welcomed!

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