As Latvia kept getting bigger and bigger he had to start borrowing Lithuania and Estonia's shirts, since his no longer fit around his growing middle. Russia had also insisted on sleeping together. At first Latvia was wary and stayed on the edge of the bed but he was warming up towards Russia, and was now practically cuddling with him.
Lithuania and Estonia had gradually been taking over Latvia's chores, as he was getting to a point where he couldn't do some of them. They didn't mind though, they were only trying to help make everything a little easier on him. They still worried for their small friend, and about how the outcome of this all was going to be.
Russia was doting more and more on him. Giving him gentle backrubs and a kiss every now and then, which no longer scared him, instead Latvia would blush a bright red whenever Russia did it. He wouldn't admit it but he rather enjoyed Russia's softer side. But he was still scared about how everything would turn out.
"How do you feel this morning?" Russia asked as soon as he opened his sleepy eyes. He was about nine months into the pregnancy and Russia might as well have been counting the days.
"Tired and sore." Latvia answered, snuggling closer into the larger man's warmth.
"It's getting closer. Are you excited?" Russia asked.
Latvia thought. "Yes. I'm a little scared too though." there was a silence between them. "Hey, I know since we're countries gender doesn't exactly matter and all, but who did I get pregnant so quickly?" he asked, having not exactly thought about it.
"That so-called vodka I had you drink that night was actually a medicine that basically awakens you're natural womb faster. It also works as a strong aphrodisiac." Russia explained.
"That makes sense I guess… But wait, you had some too, didn't you?" Latvia asked.
"No, I had a separate bottle I drank from." Russia answered and there was once again a silence between them. Russia put his arms around Latvia and started massaging him. Latvia sighed. "Do you love me yet?"
Latvia opened his eyes again and looked into Russia's. "You keep saying that. But I don't really understand." he said.
"It would be easier for the child if the parents loved each other. At least, that's what I've read. It makes parenting more natural and it's easier to control your kid later they have respect towards the parents. Which is more likely if they can show affection towards one another. I wish I had known that before I decided to care for my other children." Russia explained.
"You really care, don't you?" Latvia asked.
"Well, I only adopted my other children. This is my first time doing things like this. I'd like to do things right." he said. "I know I want the other countries to bow down at my feet someday, but something I try to keep hidden is that I have a soft spot for kids. I like intimidating people because I want to be in charge. I want respect. But I don't think anything could have made me happier then watching those cute young faces grow to strong adults."
"This is completely out of character for you." Latvia mentioned. "But when you put it that way… Yes. I love you now." he whispered the last part.
Russia's face lit up in a genuine smile. "That's great!" he exclaimed before leaning down to kiss the soon-to-be mother of his child. "You haven't said anything, has the child been kicking?" Russia asked as they pulled apart.
"Yes. They've been kicking quite a lot actually. I think the child will be strong, it's been hurting these past few weeks whenever they kick. And they do it often." he informed.
Russia smiled. "Can I feel? Just this once?" he asked, Latvia ad always been too embarrassed to let Russia touch his growing stomach before.
"Y-yes." he answered, face red.
Russia took one hand and laid it gently on Latvia's bulging stomach. It was only a mere moment before he felt it. "That's amazing! That's my child!" he said happily. Latvia smiled.
Though the smile didn't last long. He sat up suddenly, hugging his middle. "It hurts…" he grumbled.
"What's happening? Are you alright? Is it the baby?" Russia asked in urgency.
"I think the baby is ready to come out now…" Latvia said.
Russia jumped up and grabbed his coat and Latvia's helping him out of bed and getting the garment on before helping him downstairs to the front door.
"What's happening?" Estonia asked when he saw the couple rushing to leave.
Lithuania was in a moment later. "The baby is coming." Russia said before continuing out the door.
"The baby is coming?" the two left out nations exclaimed before grabbing their coats as well before following.