Chapter 22:
"Kouki? Wake up, we have an appointment with Sera-san at 10am." Kouki woke up upon
hearing Seijuuro's voice on his ear.
"Hmm? What time is it Sei?" He asked slowly rousing from the bed.
"It's only 8 but you still have to eat and prepare for the check up." Seijuuro looked amusedly at
Kouki's sleepy form.
He had thought that Kouki was adorable back at the camp, but he was even more adorable this
time, his hair was standing on all directions his hand rubbing his eyes while yawning his
sleepiness away. They had bought maternity dresses for Kouki to wear since pants were definitely
out of the question for a seven month expecting mother.
Luckily, Kouki had agreed on wearing dresses and Seirin High had allowed him to continue his
studies through the computer.
"Come on now, I've brought your breakfast. Sit up properly." Kouki looked around spotting the
tray of what seemed to be his breakfast.
"Oh, t-thank you Sei." Kouki smiled at the red head which the latter returned.
He had been living with Seijuuro ever since that incident. They were living in Seijuuro's pad
which was closer to Rakuzan.
By the first week, Kouki had been a bit unsettled since it had been where everything started. He
even blushed at every memory he thought of making Seijuuro chuckle every time. Kouki insisted
on doing the chores since he's mostly inside the apartment, Seijuuro agreed but in a condition of
Kouki not pushing himself too much knowing that Kouki's nesting instincts are becoming stronger
tha closer they get to the pup's birth date.
It took Kouki a full hour to finish preparing since he couldn't really move fast with his condition.
He had always been careful on moving around not wanting to hurt their pup.
"Shall we go?" Seijuuro asked looking at Kouki.
"Ah, yes. Ofcourse, let's go."
"Well, it's good to see that you're doing well Furihata-kun." Sera smiled at the two teens.
"Ah, it's also good to see you too Midorima-sensei." Kouki smiled back where Seijuuro also
smiled before giving a curt bow.
"Now change into these so we can see your pup now. I'll be back in a minute."
Kouki took the hospital dress that was given to him before looking at Seijuuro.
"I'll be right outside. Call me if you're finished changing."
"Oh would you look at that, he's quite an active boy." Sera said as they saw the pup move through
the ultra sound.
"Shall I print some photos for you?" Kouki nodded.
After their appointment with Dr. Midorima, Seijuuro took Kouki shopping for the pup's things.
They bought everything they needed from a crib, to a tub, to bottles and all.
"Sei we don't need that many bottles. Three or five will be enough. T-They're not disposable
afterall." Kouki said returning the bottles that Seijuuro had put into the cart. He had put more than
a dozen of bottles with different variants.
"Sei, not too many clothes, he'll grow them all out." Kouki had been putting a lot of effort on not
laughing at Seijuuro's antics.
He had been going on and on like:
"Kouki how about this one? Or I think this one's better." Holding up two newborn baby outfits on
both hands.
"Kouki we need plenty of toys." Putting set after set of toys into another cart.
"Kouki a bigger crib will be much better." Seijuuro had actually pointed out before suggesting on
calling the manufacturers for a special order.
"Pfft--" Kouki put his hands on his mouth to stop himself from laughing out loud.
Seijuuro looked at his confused.
When Kouki saw Seijuuro's face he finally gave in.
"Hahahahah!" Kouki laughed getting some other costumers' attention.
"What? Why are you laughing like that Kouki? Is there any problem?" Seijuuro asked.
"N-No! I-It's nothing. J-Just... Y-You have been looking c-cute since earlier." Kouki said still
giggling.
Seijuuro furrowed his brows before letting a smile on his lips. Looking at Kouki so carefree
infront of him is a proof that their relationship had at the very least become closer for the Omega to
be comfortable with him.
"Kouki, don't laugh. I'm only thinking about our child's well-being. I'm just giving him the best,
what he deserve. He is an Akashi after all." Seijuuro said still smiling, only to vanish when he
noticed the change in Kouki's demeanor.
"Kouki, what's wrong? Are you hurt?" Seijuuro place his hands to give him support.
Kouki avoided Seijuuro's eyes.
"N-No, it's nothing... J-Just tired..." Kouki pulled his arm from Seijuuro's grasp slowly.
"Are you sure?" Seijuuro didn't know what happened but he still followed Kouki to the cashier
before they went back home.
When they got back, Kouki went inside his room and stayed there for the rest of the day.
Kouki laid on his bed, yes. They're not sleeping in one room, Seijuuro had him sleep in the spare
room that had been cleaned and prepared for his arrival.
'He is an Akashi after all...'
Kouki felt even more dejected upon remembering Seijuuro's statement.
Ofcourse, everything he was doing were all for the pup. The pup is an Akashi heir and they
wouldn't want anything happening to its bearer until he's born.
"Hello? Akashi-kun?" Seijuuro breathed out a sigh before answering.
"Kuroko..."