Hachi & Nana's Lives Continued 8:
*I do not Own NANA. But I did write this fanfiction. Enjoy.
Nana's POV
Hachi now was staying home instead of coming to practice. With her being nine months now she was getting a bit uncomfortable so we figured it was probably a good thing that she stayed home. Even though everyone missed her coming, it probably was to loud for the baby.
Nobu was informing us on everything. He told us that they had finished packing a bag for the hospital last night considering her due date was in about two days.
"Her cravings are scaring me." Nobu said, laughing.
"Why?" Ren asked.
"Ok... well I don't think you are supposed to mix hot fudge and mustard together." Nobu laughed again
"Ew!" Shin acted as if he was gagging. And everyone just laughed.
"But she has been sleeping a lot to. Like a whole lot more than she used to." Nobu said.
"I am sure that she needs extra sleep. Her body is probably just trying to get enough rest before the baby comes. I am sure it's nothing to worry about Nobu." Yasu said. I had to agree. I think Nobu was just stressed out. We all were. Stressed for Hachi mostly. But now... it was just time to wait patiently until the time comes for her and Nobu's baby to arrive. In truth, even though I am not usually one to be excited... I was ecstatic about the baby's near arrival.
Hachi's POV
I am at nine and a half months now and as uncomfortable as ever. I hadn't gone to the practices much, but that was because I was just so tired all of the time, but today, I wanted to see my family. "Nobu."
"Yes?" He asked as he picked up his guitar and put it in the guitar case.
"I want to come to practice today. If that's ok?" Nobu turned around, his eyes gleaming with happiness.
"Of course. Everyone misses you. They always talk about how they miss the mascot Hachi." I smiled, and walked over to him and hugged him close. Then I grabbed my shoes and took his hand in mine, taking my bag with me, and putting it in the van we had purchased. The ride was great, the sun was shining, the sky was cloudless, the air for once smelled fresh today instead of smog.
As soon as we got there Nobu led the way. "Hey Nobuo. How's Hachi today?" Nana asked.
"I am great." I said, Nana smiled.
"Welcome back to the practices Hachi." I smiled. Yasu and Shin smiled at me to.
"Hello Hachi. How are you today seriously?" Yasu asked. Always caring, I smiled.
"I am ok, really. I am not tired today.. I don't have back pain, so it's all good. The baby is being very well behaved today." I walked over to a chair to sit down, when I felt an enormous pain in my stomach. "AH!" I yelled, everyone looked at me and Nobu ran over to me as I was almost fully on the ground. My right hand was curled around my stomach as the pain faded.
"Hachi!" Nobu asked. Yasu walked over and placed a hand on my forehead. Maybe to see if I had a fever... that's doesn't make sense, but that was my guess. "Hachi?" Nobu asked me again.
"Nob- Ah!" Another pain shot threw my stomach. Wow! I never imagined that this would hurt so much. But it did, and it was obvious this wasn't... wait... I am in labor! I breathed in and out slowly and the pain subsided enough for me to speak. "No... Nobu."
"Yes?"
"I think we need to head to the hospital." Nobu's eyes widened and everyone was in a hurry. Nobu helped me up and kept talking about how excited he was to meet the little kid, but I could see the panic in his eyes. Perhaps he was hiding it so I wouldn't worry, so I wouldn't have more stress on my body, we all packed into one van and Nobu and Nana sat with me in the back while Shin sat up front with Yasu.
On the way there I swear I had about four contractions... one every five minutes. As soon as we got there, Nobu helped me in and we got settled in our room. I was hooked up to something called a fetal monitor, I guess it checked to see how the baby was. As soon as I was situated everyone came in to talk to me. I smiled at them all. "How are you feeling now?" Nana asked, worry covering her face.
"This is more painful than I ever thought it was going to be, but I am excited." I looked at Nobu. "Are you Nobu?" He didn't answer me. He was spaced out. I would wait a moment. It was another two minutes before Nana smacked the back of his head.
"Nobuo? You in there?!" Nana said. Nobu shook his head.
"I am sorry, what?" I giggled.
"I asked you a question about three minutes ago."
"I am sorry, what was the question?"
"I asked if you were excited?"
"Yes, but I am majorly nervous."
"Why?"
"Well... let's see.. with this being my very first child... I fear I will screw up."
"Nobu, we...- oh." I gasped quietly, while clutching at me stomach again. I began to squeeze the side bar, my hand turning purple as I did so. "Ok..." I breathed. "What I was going to say was that.. being a parent means making mistakes, but... it's ok. Cause I am pretty sure I am going to screw up to. So we can both be screw up parents." I said. Everyone laughed at my joke.
"Ok, I think I am going to head home quickly, get something to eat, smoke."
"Yasu, there is a smoking area outside, and there is a cafeteria." Nana said.
"Oh yeah. Anyone else hungry?" Shin immediately jumped up and followed Yasu out.
Still Hachi's POV
After an hour my doctor came in to check my progress. Then right after, I was having another contraction. "I think you are ready for delivery Ms. Komatsu." I nodded weakly, and patted my stomach.
"I will see you very soon baby." I said, and Nobu followed me and the nurses and doctors to the separate delivery room. I noticed that Nana wasn't following. "Nana, are you coming with?" I asked.
"No, I am going to let you and Nobu have this moment. Besides someone has to tell Yasu and Shin where you are at. Good luck!" And soon, I was giving birth.
Nobu was having a small panic attack as he held my hand. "Are you ok?" He asked, dabbing my head off with a cloth.
"Yeah," I said threw my teeth. "I just hope the baby is alright."
"Ok, Ms. Komatsu, I am going to ask you to push. Take in a deep breath, hold it in, and push it downwards." I complied. "Yes, just like that. Come on, you can do it..." I pushed for another thirteen seconds. "Ok, we will wait for the next contraction." It wasn't even five seconds after she said that that I had to push again. The worry still never left Nobu's face.
"It will be alright." I breathed out quickly. Then finally two more pushed and the most beautiful sound of all filled the room, it was Nobu and I's baby was in this world now, and I was so happy. I looked over at Nobu, who had tears running down his cheeks. "Nobu?" I asked, breathing in and out more slowly now that the pain had subsided. I mean.. that area was sore from pushing my baby out, but other than that... it was all fine.
"You just gave birth to the most beautiful thing I have ever seen aside from you." He said, kissing my cheek. "I love you, so very much. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to be a daddy." I smiled.
"You're very welcome daddy." Then the doctor was looking at us.
"You two's baby is a beautiful one at that. She is seven pounds, five ounces, and is twenty inches, which is equal to fifty centimeters."
"She?" Nobu and I said, happiness filling us completely.
"Yes, and a very beautiful girl at that. Congratulations." Then the doctor carefully place our baby girl into my arms, and as soon as I looked into her eyes, she smiled at me. Her gums showing, and then she yawned and I found a want to kiss her forehead, and when I did it made her feel more real. I guess that the labor had taken so long that everyone had texted Nobu to tell him they would be back in the morning.
"You did a really great job Hachi." Nobu said again after the tenth time. So, now I was only nodding in response. She was a beautiful baby, Soft, blonde hair, ivory skin, and brown eyes. And she looked even more adorable when she slept.
So, now... at 3 a.m. our baby was crying and I couldn't figure out why. That's when the doctor came in with a nurse.
"Oh, sweetie, the baby is just hungry, we are going to teach you how to breastfeed."
(The Next Morning)
I will tell you, being a mom, it felt different, and Nobu's maturity had changed slightly. When I would sleep and wake up, I would find baby Satsuki in his arms. We agreed on the name Satsuki Emiko Terashima over the night and it fit the baby well. But I was really excited for the gang to meet her.
Someone just then knocked on the door. Nobu put the baby back in my arms to get the door and opened the door to allow in Nana, Yasu, Shin, and Ren.
And the looks on their faces were of complete shock. "She is a beautiful baby." Yasu said, smiling at Nobu and I. We smiled back at him.
"Thank you Yasu."
"Really Hachi, you and Nobuo did a great job." Nana said. She wasn't usually good at sharing her feelings, but... right now... she was crying.
"Thank you Nana... why are you crying?" Nana ignored my question by asking me a question.
"Can I hold her?" She asked I nodded. I looked at my baby, cradled in my arms.
"Satsuki. Honey, wake up. Mommy wants you to meet your family." As if she understood everything I was saying, she opened her eyes and smiled at me. "Good morning baby. Mommy and.." I looked at Nobu who was sitting next to me, "And daddy want you to meet your aunts and uncles." Then I handed her to Nana, whose smile grew bigger and bigger as she held her.
I knew that Nana was going to be Satsuki's favorite relative. And I smiled, everything had gone right for me.. for once... just then I got a phone call. I picked up the phone and a voice, I hadn't heard in almost five months answered.
"Hachi." How dare Takumi contact me? I didn't love him anymore.
"What do you want?" I asked, expressing my irritation.
"So... I was just calling to ask about the baby."
"Like it would matter to you. Anyways, the baby is Nobu's and we are completely fine with out you. Now, don't ever call me again, and enjoy you life with the American. I hope she treats you as well as I did." I said angrily and I shut my phone off and threw it in my purse.
I had done it. Against every fiber within me, telling me to be calm and sweet I had told him off, and now I could be happy. I could live the rest of my life with everyone, and never have to worry about him showing up ever again.
Thank you. If there is a god out there. I want to thank you, because I am not officially the happiest woman on earth.
Thanks for reading! I have a couple more chapters. So I hope you enjoyed this chapter and please, please review.
I love you all!
