Chapter 6
Yami relaxed against the bed as Kali spread the cool gel over his swollen stomach, a little excited that he was going to get to see Yugi, to hear his heartbeat.
As the rapid thudding of Yugi's tiny heart came to his ears, Yami felt tears welling in his eyes. He held them back valiantly, but a few slipped down his cheeks.
Sugoroku frowned at that, placing his knobby hand over his grandson's. Yami gave him a shaky smile, his crimson eyes shining.
"You're doing really well, Yami, this baby is very healthy. He's a little small for how far along you are, but he's doing great," Kali suddenly blinked. "Oops! I gave away the gender, didn't I?"
Yami chuckled, the sound a little watery because of his tears. "It's okay. I think I already knew…"
Kali grinned. "You're getting a woman's intuition, Yami." The spirit blushed, his cerise orbs going away from her. She ran the scanner over Yami's stomach, her blue eyes intently examining the screen. "Oh, see, there are his little legs, and his heads right there…" she said, pointing on the screen.
Yami smiled. /I see you, little one…/
The image on the screen jolted, and Yami grunted softly as Yugi jerked inside him. //Jesus, Yami, you scared me! I was just falling asleep! God…//
Yami chuckled. "I think we scared him Kali."
Kali nodded. "That was quite the jump," she murmured with a laugh. "Alright, well everything seems to be in order, so we'll go ahead and see you again in a month."
Yami nodded, accepting the towel she offered and wiping off his belly. "Thank you."
"No problem. Don't forget, feel free to call me any time if anything feels wrong, I'll be sure to answer the phone," Kali said with a big smile. "Okay, I think next time we can set the date for the Cesarean, that should work out fine…"
Sugoroku helped Yami to his feet, and the two made their way to the door, Kali leading them. After setting the appointment they climbed into the car, Sugoroku frowning slightly. "Yami?"
"Yes, Grandpa?"
"Why did you cry, if you don't mind me asking?" the elder asked softly.
Yami blinked, and then looked down, stroking his belly. "It's silly, really. I used to sleep with my head on Yugi's chest, just to hear his heartbeat. I would listen to it for hours, late into the night, not sleeping at all sometimes. It was my most favorite sound in the world…" the spirit blinked back tears, chuckling. "See, silly."
Sugoroku shook his head, his violet eyes soft and caring. "No Yami, it's absolutely wonderful. That's beautiful, it's amazing that you can care about someone that much. Don't you ever think anything else."
"I really miss it…" Yami murmured. "Miss holding him, seeing him smile, just feeling his warmth at night. Simple things that I realize I took for granted. I might never be able to sleep like that with him again…"
Yami sighed deeply, his voice shuddering slightly as he struggled to hold back tears. Sugoroku smiled gently, wiping his thumb over Yami's cheek to swipe away a tear. "It'll be alright, Yami. In three months you'll get to hold him again, to see him smile. Just hold on to that."
Yami smiled. "Thank you Grandpa."
Téa smiled as she walked into the Kami game shop. "Hello Grandpa!"
Sugoroku looked up. "Why hello there Téa. Did you come to see Yami? He's up in his bedroom at the moment."
Téa tilted her head. "Is he feeling okay?"
The elder Moto's face sobered. "He needs a bit of a helping hand right now. He feels very lonely, and he needs a listening ear."
Téa nodded. "Alright." The brunette went up the stairs, going to Yami's bedroom. She knocked softly. "Yami? May I come in?"
There was no answer, and after a moment Téa pushed open the door. Yami was on the bed, lying on his side.
The girl moved forward, smiling softly. Yami was sound asleep, his arms wrapped around his swollen stomach. Téa started to turn and leave, but Yami shifted and then his eyes opened. "Téa?"
She turned with a smile. "Oh, sorry Yami, did I wake you?"
Yami shook his head, sitting up. "No, Yugi did. He's getting way too active."
Téa came forward. "May I feel?"
Yami smiled. "Of course." He extended his arm, taking Téa's hand by the wrist and laying her hand low on his belly, to the left and a little below his navel. Yami chuckled as he felt Yugi shift, rolling within him towards the hand.
Téa laughed as she felt jabs against her hand, her blue eyes shining faintly. "That feels so strange."
Yami grinned. "For you, maybe, but you've got no idea what it feels like for me." He stopped as Yugi's voice entered his mind.
//Who's touching me? That's not you, Yami.//
Yami blinked. /You can tell?/
Yugi's voice was smug. //Of course. I can just sense it. Is that… Téa?//
/Amazing, Yugi! How did you know?/ Yami asked in shock.
//She feels soft. Gentle. You are more firm and caressing when you touch me.// Yugi replied gently.
"What is it Yami?" Téa asked softly.
"Yugi knew it was you. He knew it wasn't me, and he guessed that it was you." Yami told her, a little in shock.
Téa blinked. "Did he really. That's amazing!"
Yami caressed his stomach, smiling as Yugi traveled to his touch, kicking against his hand. "Yes… Yugi is amazing… my little one…"
"You really miss him, don't you Yami?" Téa asked softly, removing her hand from Yami's belly.
The spirit chuckled forlornly, bitterly. "Every moment of every day, Téa. But this, this is an experience I would never trade. Yugi had always been my little one, and now he truly is my little child, my sweet baby."
"Wow Yami…" Téa murmured. She could say no more.
"Thank you, Téa, for being here for me. I really appreciate it." Yami said with a smile, his cerise eyes shining. "I couldn't ask for a better friend."
Téa nodded. "It is all I can do. If you ever need to talk, or just need a crying shoulder. I will be there, alright?"
Yami smiled. "Thank you."
Just some fluff and cuteness, but I assure you, we're getting to the birth. I believe that's next chapter... -digs through pages upon pages of notes- ARGH! TOO MANY NOTES!!! -twitches- Anywho, please review!
