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Chapter 28


Thump thump. Thump thump. Thump thump.

It's the most amazing sound I've ever heard in my life but I'm kinda freaking the fuck out. The first time I heard it I was so fucking excited. I literally just laid my head on Kagome's stomach and listened for hours. In that moment, I knew that I'd use Kagome as a human fucking shield if it meant protecting that little shit. Okay, not really but you know what I mean. I knew and still know that I'd die before I let anything happen to it. I'm sure Kagome feels the same way. She's almost died for me how many times, so I can't even imagine how much of a pain in the ass that's going to be keeping her from throwing herself on that sword. Oh, it's going to be the most spoiled kid if it's kind in history, although it may be the only one if it's kind in history. Never heard of another half-demon having their own kids in all my life and it's been a long fucking life. All I know is that I made a promise to myself to make damn fucking sure it'd never want for anything or feel alone in the world like I did. It would always know what it felt like to be loved and would never end up like me. Gods help it if it's a girl.

Recently though all I can think is 'oh gods this is really happening' shortly followed by 'what the fuck am I going to do!?'

It's a weird mix of a dream come true and my worst nightmare.

On the one hand, it's a baby, my baby, which is something I never thought I'd ever get. On the other hand, women die in childbirth all the time. I could lose one or both quicker than I can send the wind scar flying. Would I be able to look at it, much less love it if it takes Kagome away from me? I...I don't know. I hope I never have to find out.

I don't know what type of father I'll make.I mean, I'm really not the affectionate lovey dovey type. I'm rude, violent and...well, me. Kagome knows what I'm worried about and she tried to comfort me. She can read me like a book, she knows just what to say...well usually. Pregnancy is a bitch and she has been been heavy, heavy handed with the sit spell recently. Not that I can yell at her or fight back anymore. I did...once... and that did not, I repeat did not, end well for me. Kagome didn't kill me, but I thought Sango might based on how hard Hirakotsu came down on my head. Some fucking help the monk was. He just sat there laughing like a jackass.

Anyway, yeah, it's getting to be about that time and as much as I want to get it over and done with, I kinda hope to put it off as long as possible.