Mizuku's pov
It seems like its been forever. Mama called once, and told me they would be home soon. Azusa teases me too much, so I always stay with Neptune.
Neptune's tummy got so big! I told her and she laughed at me. She is real nice to me, taking me to the beach, and dropped me off at Uncle Shinogu's ever week. She didn't talk to him though, she rang the doorbell, and when he came out she walked away.
Today I'm coloring on the table. The bad...Azusa is on a photo shoot thing. Auntie Neptune is watching the ceiling, thinking I bet.
"Neptune, when is the baby coming? Its been a long long time."
"Anytime now, I hope soon." She puts her hand on her tummy and looks at me. "What'cha doing?"
"Drawing a picture of Mommy and Daddy. Are they coming home soon?"
"Tomorrow afternoon. Have you had a fun summer?"
"Yep, I had lots of fun." I keep drawing, till she suddenly sits up wide eyed.
"Mizuku, get me my phone now." She squeals. I grab her phone and give it to her. She screams into it that its time, and starts freaking out.
"Auntie Neptune, what time?" I ask. She looks at me, her eyes wide.
"I'm going to have the baby Mizu," She stops and starts breathing really really fast.
Shinogu's pov
After a long shift, I go into my house. I lay down on the couch, and sigh. Another great day...how am I going to live like this?
Asahi comes by a lot, offering me food and things. She's really nice, but I always end up telling her to keep her things. I don't want pity right now.
I should get a roommate. Someone to keep me company. I guess that is a good idea, nah. That'd just be someone else to be depressed. Sigh...
My phone rings, and I look at it. Kari...
I let it ring.
Ring.
Ring.
I finally click the button, and put it to my ear. "Hello?"
"Shinogu, Shinogu I need you to go to the hospital right now, because I don't want Mizuku to be alone waiting for me..."
"Wha...what's going on?"
"I'm having the baby right now, so please meet us there."
She hangs up, and I grab my stuff. Why am I in such a hurry? I mean she just told me because of Mizuku...
Somehow though, that answer doesn't fit. I practically jump down the stairs and out my apartment determined to get to the hospital as soon as I can.
As I get in, Mizuku is sitting in the waiting room with her backpack, talking to a Nurse.
"Isn't there someone you know that can come by for you? I don't want to think you're here alone waiting." The nurse says concerned.
"I'm her Uncle." I say raising my hand for her attention.
"Oh, thank goodness. They brought the young woman in, and her fiancé and she are in there, and the little girl just walked in." The Nurse smiles at Mizuku, then goes into the hallway.
"Uncle Shinogu!" Mizuku jumps at me smiling.
"Hey Mizuku. Is she alright?"
"She was screaming real loud at the bad...Ajusa, and saying lots of bad words."
I sigh and rub the back of my neck. "That sounds like her."
"She misses you." Mizuku whispers. I look down at her, but she's playing with a wand, looking away.
Mizuku's pov
A doctor says Uncle Shinogu and I can go see Neptune. We go into a hospital room like when she was hurt, but this time she's smiling sitting next to the bad man. She's holding something in her arms.
"Shinogu, Mizuku, this is Marumi."
"What's a Marumi?" I ask curiously.
"My baby girl Mizu. See." Neptune leans closer to me, showing me the little baby. I look at it, smiling.
"Will it be my friend? Can we play? Look its pretty."
"Beautiful." Neptune holds the baby to her, smiling at it and crying. Uncle Shinogu stares at it, not really happy looking.
"It looks more like me." The bad man says to Neptune.
"Bull, it's a spitting image of me. Blonde hair, green eyes. Here want to hold her Azu?" She hands the baby to the bad man, and looks at Uncle Shinogu.
"I'm glad its...okay."
"Thanks for coming. It means a lot to me. In fact, I want you to come to my wedding. We're getting married in a few weeks, and it would be really great if you could come."
"I've got a busy month coming up. I have lots to do. You want me to take Mizu for you?"
I look at Auntie Neptune. She looks like she'll cry...
"Okay, if you see Ryo and Hatsu, tell them to come by and see me."
I follow Uncle Shinogu out of the hospital. Things are sad...
Ryoki's pov (a few weeks later)
Kari had Hatsumi and I take her when she went shopping for a wedding dress. I sit back, listening to them prattle on.
"Its amazing your stomach went back into shape that fast." Hatsumi tells her.
"Ya, they say next time that it won't be that easy though. What do you think of this one?"
I listen to them some more and sigh. Of course, I let my wife and my cousin take me shopping, how pathetic is this?
The baby starts crying beside me, and Kari runs over. "Marumi, you cry like clockwork I swear. Every few hours."
"Mizu was the same way."
"I feel old, do I look old Ryo?" Kari asks. I look up at her. Dark shadows had formed under her eyes, which were pink. Oh boy, time to lie.
"Of course not." I mutter. "Now are you two done yet?"
"You are so no fun." She laughs. "My wedding is next week, I have to find a dress. Can you hold Marumi a second?"
I take the baby from her, and watch her dig through her diaper bag. Suddenly it throws up on me. Kari grabs the baby, and hands me a towel.
"I'm so sorry Ryo, I really didn't think she'd...I swear I'll pay for you a new shirt..."
Hatsumi comes over and wipes most of the stuff off with the towel. "It'll wash out."
"Stop crying please." Kari begs exhaustedly. "She doesn't cry when Azusa is around. Its so not fair."
Hatsumi takes the baby from her and rocks it a while. It stops and she hands it to Kari. "Where is he anyway?"
"He's gone to England for a shoot. He's supposed to be back tomorrow night. Oh thank you Hatsu." Kari puts the baby back in the stroller and hugs Hatsumi.
Kari's pov
After choosing my dress, and picking out other things, Hatsumi and Ryo take me home. I assure them I'm fine, and go for a walk in the park. Usually a walk in the stroller makes the baby fall asleep faster.
Finally, she's asleep. I'll have time for a nap. I think to myself. I walk a bit further, when a drop of water lands on my head.
"Shoot." I mutter. I put the top over the baby, and start walking faster. The rain only comes down harder, until I stop under a tree and collapse on my knees.
I'm okay, just deep breaths Kari. Deep deep breaths. My head is pounding, but I get up. A cold is the last thing I need.
A guy walks over, and helps me stand. I look up, realizing its Shinogu. "Oh, Shinogu."
"Your head is burning, we'd better get you back to Azusa's before you get sick." He puts a hand around me to steady me. I look up at him, his deep blue eyes full of concern.
Please don't look at me like that Shinogu. I don't deserve your kindness.
He and I get back to the apartment, and I lie on the couch. The baby is still asleep amazingly. Shinogu puts a cool cloth on my forehead and looks at me. "That wasn't smart standing in the rain with a baby."
"I wanted her to go to sleep, and..." I sigh and close my eyes. "I know it was stupid. I should have known it would rain."
"Your not stupid." Shinogu says softly. I open my eyes and look up at him. Now is it Kari, say something!
"Please come to my wedding. I really want you there."
"I really can't. You should sleep, I'll make you some tea."
Shinogu's pov
I put the tea cup beside her, and look. She's fallen asleep, exhausted mostly. I sit on the edge of the couch, and put a hand on her cheek.
I would go, but I shouldn't. You must be happy with Azusa, and it was hard enough watching Hatsumi get married, I'd die seeing you...
"No...gu..." She whispers in her sleep. I want to believe she's saying my name, but I ignore that wish and look up at her calander.
The wedding day is covered in silver stickers. I probably have to work anyway I mean, I'll go visit Mom on that day or something...
Looking back down at her though, I know I love her, and I can't stand to think of her like this all the time.
A/n----Yay, longer chapter next time I promise.
Hint for next chap—
"You alright?" Ryoki asks from behind me. I put the veil over my eyes.
"Nothing a good bottle of sake couldn't cure." I murmur.
Reviews:
Bob the brick-----Yes he is over Hatsu :)
haru is my lovely-----exhausted thanks I updated fast
Ryokilover-----the flashback was fun to write. Maybe I'll put in more...
Jenbo----No, Mizu hates Azusa. shrugs Its genetic.
the littlest weasley----Mizu scenes are always cute