This is finally the last chapter. Thank you so so much for reading this until the end! I don't really know if the story was any good since I just wrote whatever comes into my mind, but even so all of your comments never fail to make me happy! ❤
I'm also going to write an epilogue so yeah.
(Y/N) shook her head and glared at her husband.
"I told you, I don't need anymore food."
"But you haven't eaten anything since the last two hours. Our child might be hungry again." Akashi rubbed her bulging belly, looking at her persuasively.
She hissed.
"I said no. Can't you see how much weight I gained for the past weeks? I'm so much fatter now."
He frowned, "You're not fat, love. You're pregnant."
"Fat and pregnant!" She whined, slapping his toned arms, "You won't even let me go out for walks that long!"
He tried to calm her down, "Don't you remember what happened the last time I let you go by yourself? That idiotic drunkard almost flattened our baby like a pancake with his truck. I should have ended him. You are not to go out without myself or someone I can trust. Sorry, but this is the most safest way, (Y/N). On the other hand, you're almost due."
Around her 29th week of pregnancy, they were going to schedule an appointment for an ultrasound to find out the child's gender, but on the way there, they both got into a small argument. (Y/N) wanted a boy, while he wished for a girl. She had always thought that as the head of a huge, prominent and successful company, he would ask for an heir. Turns out he had other things in mind. In the end, they decided to just let their baby's gender a surprise.
Unbeknownst to her, her blonde bestfriend gave him videotapes and a few photos during both her and (Y/N)'s childhood as a wedding gift and ever since then, he craved for a mini version of his wife. He wanted to raise a daughter, be there for her, and give her happiness from a father that (Y/N) herself didn't receive much.
"No, you just want to make me fatter!" She suddenly bursted out crying. He inwardly let out a tired sigh. This has been going on for the past several months, her hormones flying everywhere and just as he had expected, her extreme sensitivity had been slightly a handful to deal with.
It is true that she had noticeably put on more weight, but that didn't matter to him at all. He loved the fact that the bump on her once flat stomach contained his and her blood, joined together in a new life.
"Alright, (Y/N). How about we go to the mall? We can buy some things that you want." He offered, squeezing her lumpy shoulder before embracing her.
"But you just got home earlier from work. You should go rest." She sniffled, hugging him back.
"I always make time for my wife. Resting can wait since you'll be joining me later on." He stood up from the couch, helping her up, "Don't forget to wear those comfortable slippers since your feet are swollen."
"I know."
"Wait here, I'll go bring some water and a few snacks just in case-"
"Seijūrō!"
Akashi smiled when he felt his wife cling to his arm, laying her head on his shoulder as they walked through the department area.
"Are you tired, (Y/N)? Shall we stop and rest?" He questioned, bringing a hand on her head, "Do you want me to carry you?"
She shook her head vigorously, "No, Sei. It's fine. I'm not a child, I'm a grown and pregnant woman for goodness' sake."
He liked the fact that she was still bent on being independent, even when she was carrying his child. She takes it upon herself to satisfy her own cravings most of the times, still does some of the chores, cooks, and reads books about pregnancy. But sometimes, he just wished she would let him spoil her more.
"Alright then. Do not hesitate to tell me if you are not feeling well." He kissed her hair affectionately.
"Thanks for your concern-Oof!" She winced when someone bumped into her rear.
"(Y/N)?! Are you OK?!" He glared down at the little boy who seemed like he'd just seen an abominable creature.
"You little fellow, I want you to apologize-"
"Waah! A fat monster! So huge!" The kid yelled, pointing at (Y/N)'s belly. The said woman blinked, not saying anything but it was obvious what was about to come next.
Akashi froze in panic for a second before his eye twitched in annoyance, "Listen child, I do not know how your parents raised you and frankly, I do not care but you must learn to respect adults. What you said just now was very rude. You do not call women monsters just because their stomach is big-"
"I hate you! Seijūrō, you idiot!" (Y/N) sobbed loudly, cutting him off and began waddling away from them both.
"(Y/N), wait. Don't stray off-" He was about to chase after her when,
"...But that lady's stomach was really big!" The boy stated defensively, innocence written all over his face.
Akashi grunted, "That is because there is a baby in there. She is not fat and neither is she a monster, do you understand?"
"Did she eat a baby then?" Asked the child with a horror-stricken face.
The redheaded businessman almost facepalmed himself but tried to remind himself that this was just a mere child.
"No, little boy. We are going to have a baby. Just like when your parents had you."
"Eh, so where did the baby come fro-"
"Oh, there you are!" A bright haired woman approached small boy.
"Mommy!"
"Where have you been? It's time to go home now!"
"Can we buy ice cream on the way home?" The mother opened her mouth to scold her son about his carelessness when she noticed the red haired man wordlessly standing beside them.
"Oh, I'm sorry about my son! Did he cause you trouble?" She bowed politely then lifted her head back up, blushing as she realized how handsome he was.
"Ah, I'm afraid so. He was disrespectful to my pregnant wife and spouted something rude to her." He answered monotonously, running a hand through his hair.
"I'm terribly sorry about his behavior! He's always been so crude and painfully brusque. He takes after my husband in so many ways." She bowed again, turning to her son, "Apologize to them right this instant!"
The boy flinched, copying his mother, "O-OK! I'm really sorry for calling your wife a fat monster, m-mister!" Akashi raised a brow, unamused.
"Now, to his wife!" His mother barked, but blinked when there was no sign of the wife in question.
"She ran away in tears. I need to find her now." He said as he looked around. Great, (Y/N) forgot to bring her phone again.
The woman thwacked her son's head.
"We'll help you find her, sir. It's the least we could do for upsetting her."
Akashi held up a hand, "No need, you have done enough. I accept the apology. I will be the one to search for her and explain things myself. I hope you discipline both your husband and son. Have a good day to you both." He left them there and proceeded to walk through the place, looking for a certain (h/c) head amongst the random people.
Suddenly, familiar golden locks entered his line of sight, the person's back to him as he approached them.
"Hime-san. What a coincidence to have bumped into you here." He spoke, startling the blonde woman in the process.
"Y-You! Why are you here?!" She stared intensely at him, a little flustered. "W-Where's (Y/N)?"
"She ran off. We are here for her pleasure. What about you?"
"I'm here to shop! Get lost! Don't disturb me." She huffed.
"Hime-taaan!"
Hime's eyes widened, dragging her palms and slapping them all over her face. Akashi's eyes landed on a former basketball teammate and an upperclassman of his, running towards them.
"Damn it!" She cursed out loud. Getting a hold of the situation, he remarked.
"Out on a date, I see."
"No! T-That's none of your business!"
"Oh, Akashi! Long time no see! Nice seeing you here! How's (Y/N)-chan? Heard you're expecting a kid." Hayama grinned, slapping the said man's back.
"Likewise, Hayama. She is doing well and yes we are." He peeled the guy's hand off him, "I was not aware of your relationship with Hime-san." He threw a diverting look to them both as Hayama laughed.
"She didn't tell you guys, huh? We kept contact with each other after I graduated. Yeah, I'm her boyfriend now! I would to say fiancé, but she always rejects my proposal!" He exclaimed, crying comically at his last sentence. Hime scowled, punching his shoulder.
"Shut up, idiot! You're embarrassing me!"
"Oww, sorry, sorry! You're still cute when hit me like that!
Turning to Akashi, she placed her hands on her hips, "A-Anyways, you lost sight of (Y/N), right? We'll help you look for her."
"It is fine. I do not want to intrude you on your date."
"I said we're not on a date! We'll go look for her so just shut your mouth." Hime lifted up a fist.
"Don't worry about it, Akashi! We'll be happy to help you find your wife!" Hayama beamed with a thumbs up.
"I am grateful."
"Why don't we just go to the manager of this place, use the intercom, and have her paged?" Hime suggested.
Akashi shook his head, "If that was a good idea, then I would not hesitate to do so. But considering her current condition, I do not think she would appreciate being the center of attention nor do I think she would willingly just come."
"Ugh, well? There's only three of us and this is a big ass mall. She could be anywhere! And she's pregnant, what if she gets harmed?!" Hime glared at him, "What did you do to make her wander off? This is (Y/N) we're talking about, she doesn't just storm off without a reason."
"It is because the hormones. Some crude child called her indecent things." He explained briefly.
"Hey, guys!" Hayama called out, ushering to them.
"What now, Kotarō?" Hime sighed in annoyance.
"I heard some guys talking about seeing a pretty woman who's pregnant! They said she's in the clothing store for babies." He voiced out.
Hime blinked, "Good job."
"Heheh, can I get a kiss as a reward?"
"Don't push your luck, thunder beast."
"Thank you, Hayama." Akashi said, already on his tracks.
"Tch, wait for us!"
They rounded the floor, checking every baby clothing store they had passed, but they still didn't find (Y/N).
"We went in almost all of them. There's only one store left and it's around that corner." Hime pointed at a particular part of the area, "If she's not there, then that probably means she went somewhere else."
"I will have no choice but to have her paged then." Akashi pressed his lips into a thin line, little beads of sweat running down his temple.
Entering the store, they all sighed in relief when they finally saw the (h/c) haired woman, holding bunch of tiny clothes.
What irked him a little was that she seem to have caught the unnecessary stares of the husbands of the wives shopping inside the place.
"Oh, Seijūrō! You're here. Look at all these adorable clothes." She smiled at him. He walked over to her, making sure to send each and every one of the men a menacing glance, locking his arm around her baby bump from behind as he kissed her.
"Let's buy them all then."
"Bastard, I'm still here, you know! You're going to regret that!"
Akashi loaded all the bags in the trunk of his car before slamming it shut, going back to help his wife get in the seat.
"What do you want for dinner, Sei?" (Y/N) asked as she rubbed her belly, "This little one here wants some corn and mushroom soup."
"That will be nice. Are you comfortable?" He kissed her stomach, turning to the couple behind him.
"Thank you for today, you two. I apologize for taking your time."
"Don't mention, Akashi!"
"Hmph, whatever. Bye, (Y/N)! Text me when you get home!"
"Sure, bye-Ackk!" (Y/N) let out a pained cry, clutching her stomach as liquid soon began streaming down her legs.
"(Y/N)?!"
"H-Hey, she doesn't look so good!"
"You think?!" Hime shrieked, following Akashi who immediately went to her.
"...Her water broke." The redhead spoke in shock, causing Hayama to pale.
"Should I call an ambulance?!"
"No, it will take too long. Hayama, take the wheel and drive us to the nearest clean hospital." He sat in the back seat next to (Y/N), Hime taking the other side of the passenger seat.
"S-Sei...arghh.."
"Hang in there, (Y/N). Listen, you're about to experience some contractions...just breathe, OK love? Take it easy." Akashi wrapped an arm around her shoulder, soothing her bump.
"Is everything alright back there?" Hayama asked as he started the engine.
"Drive!" Hime commanded before facing the back, "Oi, I thought she wasn't due until next week?!"
"That is what the doctor presumed. Anyhow, we need to hurry."
"Haaaaah...floor..." (Y/N) mumbled, keeping an iron grip on her husband's arm.
"What's wrong, sweetheart?"
"..I wetted the car floor!"
Hime gaped incredulously.
"That should be the least of your worries, my dear.."
"Keep pushing, Mrs. Akashi! I can see your child's head! They're almost out!" The midwife encouraged.
(Y/N) did her best to stay awake and push even harder. Hell, she knew giving birth was extremely painful and nerve-wracking, but she didn't imagine it to be this exhausting.
"(Y/N), you're doing an amazing job. I may not be able to experience the tremendous amount of pain that you are feeling right now, but please stay strong. I guarantee every push will be worth it. It will end soon and then we will able to see our little one. I love you to death, my darling wife. Who knows, maybe it turns out to be a boy like you always wanted?" Akashi rubbed circles on the back of her hand, continuing to whisper gentle words in her ear.
"Hah...Sei...a girl doesn't sound so..bad..Nghh!" She panted then pushed again.
"Shh...just focus on delivering. I will not let go of your hand until this ends."
"Just one more strong push!"
"ARGHHHH!"
Just then, the sweetest and most melodic sound entered both the disarrayed parents' ears.
"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Akashi..."
His heart palpitated when he heard the next sentence,
"...it's a beautiful and healthy baby girl!"
Akashi's eyes dilated, instantly turning to his fatigued wife, taking both of her hands in his, tears of happiness cascading down his cheeks.
"(Y/N), did you hear that? Our baby girl..."
"R-Really...? That's great, darling...can I see her?" (Y/N) breathed out as the midwife handed the infant to her father, Akashi staring at the little bundle in great awe.
"She is as stunning as you are." He carefully lowered his arms, letting the woman see her own flesh and blood.
She looked exactly like her, a few thin strands of (h/c) hair poking out from her tiny head, a small nose, and pinkish lips. After a while of gawking at their daughter, she finally stopped crying, curious eyes fluttering open.
They were a gorgeous shade of red. Just like her father's.
"She really is so beautiful. Our daughter..." (Y/N) smiled tiredly.
"Indeed. Thank you for your hard work, my love." He dipped down, capturing her lips in a deep and passionate kiss.
"Sei...how does Akashi Shiori sound?" (Y/N) said as soon as she pulled away. A few more tears ran down as he let out a chuckle of satisfaction.
"Thank you, (Y/N)...I do not think I can be any more happier than this."
Thank you very much for reading this story! I really enjoyed writing it all!