Cozy Corner: Well, my internet was down. AGAIN. So sorry this is late! I'm skipping to 3 months, not missing much. I want to thank all my reviewers, I love hearing from you guys =). So enjoy. (Iruka's Pov.)
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Over three months Kaori has become even more human like. He is even more curious and is ever active (for a 3 month old). He is very quiet as well, doesn't cry too much only when he is hungry at night. He is always watching Kakashi around the house with wide blue-starting to become slightly grey- eyes. He seems to really like hair as well, always giggling when my long strands brush his face or tugging at Kakashi's wild locks.
People also seem to flock to him whenever I take him out. Women giggle at him, always making silly noises at him, commenting how cute he is. And surprisingly he giggles back and just smiles, reaching out to pull at their hair.
Kakashi and I can't really decide who he looks like more. He has both Kakashi's hair color and soon to be eye color. But his facial features are more like mine, with the button nose and large eyes, he defiantly has my smile and dimples decorate his plump cheeks. He truly is adorable.
I look him over as he lays infront of me squirming about and looking up at me, drooling and giggling. His little arms pull at my hair and he lets out a loud laugh, I don't think I'll ever understand his obsession with hair. I lean down creating a curtain with my hair and bring my face close to his. He laughs again trying his hardest to grab as many strand of hair as he can. I laugh softly bringing his attention back to me. His big eyes blink at me before he releases my hair and pats my face, grinning widely showing off his deep dimples.
I hear a chuckle to my right and I look over seeing Kakashi leaning in the door way looking at us, clearly amused. I lift my head all the way and Kaori looks over seeing what took my attention away from him, upon seeing his father, he grins again and kicks and squirms obviously excited to see the other man.
Kakashi's gaze travels down to the squirming body on the floor, and his face softens. He makes his way towards us, sitting next to me. He gathers Kaori in his arms settling him down in his lap. He strokes the pale wisps of hair, smiling down at the baby who grins back, little pale fingers grasping Kakashi's long ones. Laughing softly Kakashi leans down and kisses his sons forehead.
I lean into him and kiss his cheek, "How was your day?"
"Tiring as usual. I think Tsuande is going crazy with out you in the mission room." Kakashi replies looking over at me with a smirk.
I shake my head, "That room seems to go into complete chaos when I'm gone. But sadly she'll learn to cope; she is the one that gave me a year off of all duties."
Kakashi nodded and looked down, "He seems to be dozing off. Busy day?"
"Other than trying to keep him entertained and from rolling away, so yes rather busy day." I said with a soft smile, as I watch Kaori eyes droop.
Kakashi stood up taking the half asleep baby with him, "I'll put him to bed, and you can start dinner?"
I nodded and follow him out of the living room, he turns down the hallway and I make my way to the kitchen. I pull together a quick veggie stir fry, and carry our plates to the living room. Setting them down on the coffee table, I lower myself to sit with my back against the couch. I relax back with a sigh and close my eyes; I never knew something so small and not in control of their limbs could be so tiring!
I felt a weight settle next to me and I look over at Kakashi, he smiles at me and leans in kissing me softly. I smile at him, curling into his warmth and both of us begin eating. It doesn't take us long until we are finished and cuddling on the floor. It hard to have along time together, since Kaori requires a lot of attention and Kakashi always having missions.
Soon we make our way to our bedroom, with me spooned against his side my head against his chest. I couldn't help but sigh happily.
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3 months.
"Baahh! Nnn gah!" I look up at Kaori's loud exclamation of gibberish. Over the months he has found out he has vocal cords and is constantly making some kind of noise. He has changed completely, he now can hold his head up, move his arms a little better, and somewhat crawl. His eyes have become a right grey, and his wisps of hair has turned into one short mop. His obsession with hair has only gotten crazier; he always has one of his hands pulling at it-and the other in his mouth.
He splashes in the shallow water that's in the sink, a large grin over his face. I chuckle lightly at his actions. He looks up at me giggling and splashes even harder, getting my face. He enjoys bath time; he loves to splash around and to get wet. He obviously gets that from me.
I lift him out of the sink and set him on a towel quickly setting to work drying him off. He squirms around, laughing as I tickle him. I remember when I was like this when I was a kid, loving bath times too and always giggling and running around. I wrap the towel around his little body and carry him to the bedroom to get him dressed.
After dressing and more tickling, I sit with him on the couch slowly rocking back and forth trying to get him to nap. He curls into my chest and clutches at my shirt, eyes slowly closing. I smile down at him, gently kissing his forehead. I don't think I'll ever be able to give him up, just want to keep him home forever.
I laugh at myself, Kakashi was right; I am just like a mother.
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Well there you are, sorry it took so long. Internet is being completely evil, and my computer of a step-dad is out of town D: so hopefully I'll solve that problem quickly.
Hope you enjoyed! Review please =)
-EmarosaKnox.