Disclaimer: I do not own Zodiac PI.
"WAAAAAHHH!"
The sound of a distant wail reached Hiro's ears. Sighing he dragged himself out of his seat and walked over to baby's room where he was supposed to be taking a nap. Grumbling as he reached the door, "Haru's such a good little baby. He never cries. You'll hardly even know he's there."
Picking up the crying baby Hiro paced back and forth, hoping to calm him down enough for him to sleep. "How on earth do I get myself in this situation?"
"Oh by the way Hiro you're going to be babysitting your cousin Haru tomorrow."
"What?" Hiro looked up at his mother from his reading spot to find her staring right at him. "Who me?"
"Yes you. Whom else would I be talking to?"
"Why don't you get Megumi to baby-sit? She's better at it." Hiro tried to protest.
"Because me, Megumi, and your Aunt Rizka are all going for a girl's day out. You're the only one available to watch over little Haru. Don't worry he's a little angel. Never cries. Never fusses."
"But-"
"No buts. Your aunt will be here at ten to drop off Haru."
Hiro's reminiscing was cut short as a smell reached his nose. Scrunching up his nose in irritation he held Haru at arm's length. Giving him an incredulous look he placed him down on the changing table. "How can such a tiny thing make so much smell? Now how do you- AHH!"
After taking off the diaper Haru had apparently decided that he wasn't finished yet and preceded to take a leak. Regardless of who was in the way. Which resulted in one angry and lightly soaked Hiro.
Even in his discomfort he tried to do the proper thing and change Haru's diaper. Though with the kicking and screaming he didn't get to far. Finally he gave up and racked his brain trying to think of what to do now.
Ring-
Ring-
Ring-
Ri-
"Hoshizawa residence. Lily speaking." Taking a seat at the table she started munching on her sandwich as she waited for the person on the other line to reply.
"Lily, it's Hiro."
She swallowed what she was chewing before answering. "Hey, Hiro! How's it going? I haven't heard from you in a while."
"Fine. Listen I need a favor. Can you come over right now?"
"Well yeah but what do you want me to come over for?" Lily was confused. It wasn't like Hiro to call out of the blue for anything. Especially a favor. Come to think of it when was the last time he asked for anything?
"Great! I'll see you in little bit."
Lily stared at the phone receiver in her hand as the sound of him hanging up lingered in her ear. Putting the phone down she quickly finished off her sandwich and jumped out he window. After landing on her feet she realized something. 'Where does Hiro live anyway?'
Hiro practically attacked the door at the sound of someone knocking. Flinging it open he grabbed the shocked Lily and dragged her inside. Pulling her towards where the dirty diaper baby was. "Where have you been? I expected you here a long time ago!"
"You never told me were you lived. It took me a while to find your house." Lily defended herself.
"Whatever…can you change a diaper?"
Lily raised an eyebrow and the sudden inquiry. "I don't see what that has to do with anything."
"Just answer the question!"
"Yes I do."
"Perfect." Hiro opened the door to reveal Haru exactly how he left him: pant less, diaper less, and still laughing at what he did when his cousin first tried to change him. Pointing at the giggling baby he asked, "Can you change his diaper?"
Lily just stared.
"Please?"
Rolling up her sleeves Lily waved Hiro off. "Fine I'll change his diaper. You go and take a shower. You're a mess."
Breathing a sigh of relief Hiro said his thanks before making a dash to the bathroom. Turning on the water he was in and out in fifteen minuets. Stepping out of the bathroom fully dressed and clean he had an unsettling feeling. He couldn't quite place his finger on it but something was off. It wasn't until he found Lily reading a magazine on his couch that he realized what was wrong. Straining his ears he tried to detect any sound.
He heard nothing.
For the first time today Haru wasn't crying. Sensing someone looking at her Lily looked up from her magazine. Seeing Hiro giving her a disbelieving look she gave him a grin and stood up. "I don't see why you called me over. He was a perfect little baby. He didn't fuss and after his diaper was changed he fell right asleep. He's in his crib right now so be quiet."
Lily was starting to feel uneasy. Hiro hadn't said a word and was still staring at her. "You know it rude to stare." He still didn't take his eyes off her. "What?"
"How'd you do it?"
"Do what?"
"Get him to sleep. How'd you get him to lie still so you could change his diaper and get him to fall asleep? I've been trying to do that for the past half hour." Though he didn't raise his voice you got the sense he wanted to. Maybe it was because he was waving his arms about and pacing.
"Calm down Hiro. It was no big deal. I changed his diaper and he fell asleep. No tricks up my sleeves. No special secrets."
"Really?"
"Really."
"Well at least now I can have some peace and quiet." Not even a minute had passed since the words left his lips did Haru wake up and with his strong healthy baby lungs stared screaming. Hiro had to resist the urge to bang his head against the nearest wall.
"You jinxed it with that last statement."
He sent a glare in her direction before disappearing. A few minuets later he came back with a crying baby in his arms. Walking about the room he bounced him and pleaded with him to sleep. After fifteen minuets and no results Hiro handed Haru over to Lily while he went to prepare a bottle. Maybe his tactic was wrong. He could just be hungry.
As Hiro left the room Haru stopped crying. Curious he turned around to find him falling asleep in Lily's arms as she sang softly to him. Soon he was asleep. Hiro gratefully took the baby back as he prepared to put him in his crib. He didn't even make it to the room before Haru once again woke up and cried.
"I think this kid's out to get me." Hiro complained.
Lily patted him on the back. "I'm sure he's not out to get you." Haru just got louder and started flaying about. "Okay maybe he is. Here let me hold him."
He gladly handed Haru over. Carefully she rocked the baby as she sung to him softly. Listening closely Hiro managed to pick up the words.
"Golden slumber kiss your eyes,
Smiles await you when you rise.
Sleep,
pretty baby,
Do not cry,
And I'll sing you a lullaby."
Haru's eyes stared to drift shut. Closing the blinking until they were open only to repeat the process over again.
"Care you know not,
Therefore sleep,
While I over you watch do keep.
Sleep,
pretty darling,
Do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby."
He had once again fallen asleep. Slowly as to not wake him Lily sat down on the couch. When Hiro attempted to take him back she shook her head. "Maybe I should hold on to him. He seems to sleep better if I do."
Remembering what happened last time Hiro whole-heartedly agreed. Putting in a movie Hiro took a seat next to Lily, ready to enjoy the rest of the evening in peace.
The girl's couldn't help but smile at the sight that met them when they arrived home after their Girl's Day Out. Lily was still holding a peacefully sleeping Haru in her arms but now there was Hiro who was fast asleep against her shoulder. Lily was wide-awake and greeted the women as they arrived. She gave them the short story of what happened. After hearing what Lily had to say Megumi disappeared into her room only to emerge with a camera in hand.
Smiling and giving a peace sign with her free hand Lily posed as the moment was captured in time. Unaware to the boy on her shoulder.