Author's Note: gosh, im sorry guys.. its been tight w school and all. anyways, here it is.. and im going to make a deal, you'll get chapter 12, once i get between 5 and 10 reviews, got it?? lol thanks for all that have reviewed, they mean a lot to me, o kay, im done babbling, here's chapter 11.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Kodocha!
Summary: It's been a couple weeks since Akito returned from America. But now, there's a problem: Sana is pregnant. And they're only 15!! What will they do now?? This story is based off of the manga more than the anime, because I like the manga better. Lol. Hope you enjoy. Please review. Tell me if you like!
Chapter 11: Alone with Koharu
"Thoughts"
"Talking"
"Sana, not again." Akito complained. Sana looked at him with frustration in her eyes. "Akito, she has to eat. I can't just starve her." Koharu is now about 3 months old. Sana had finally decided to get her used to a bottle, however that wasn't going so well. "Sana, if you keep spoiling her like that, she'll... never get used to a bottle. I mean, don't you want a break every once in a while?" At this point, Sana was already feeding her. "Well, yes, but if she won't take it, she's still hungry. I have no choice." Akito sighed in defeat. "Fine, you win.. for now." He was talking to Koharu. "You hear me, Koharu?" She was so content with her food that she didn't respond like she normally would when he talked to her. Sana giggled. "Looks like she's ignoring you." Akito "hmphed" and continued to stare at Koharu. "As i predicted.." Akito continued to talk to Sana about Koharu being too spoiled for her own good. Sana was listening and watching him, but his eyes were not on her, they were on well... "Ahem, Akito, I'm up here." She pointed to her eyes. He smirked. "Can't help it. You've grown impressively big in the past year. I'm impressed." Sana blushed, and reached for her hammer that was by her chair. She of course, hit him on the head. "Don't talk such stuff around Koharu!" Akito mumbled something, but Sana couldn't hear what it was. He stood back up. "Sana, have you thought about.. well when you wanted to take that day off with your mom?" Sana thought. "Boy, he never gives up." "Yes, I have, and I told you before, she needs to be able to eat from a bottle." Akito smirked. "So, explain to me, why you're not being the tough one here, and seperating her from you?" Sana's face went into a frown, and she looked down at Koharu. She would've had to explain it sooner or later. "Sigh, well you see..." She started. Akito stood there waiting for her to continue. "I'm just not ready yet."
"What do you mean you're not ready?" Sana sighed again. Another explanation. "I know this would be hard for you to understand, but when I feed her, we share a huge bond. So, if she starts eating from a bottle, soon anybody will be able to feed her. And it's just something special to me. And, I'm also not ready to leave her yet." True, Akito didn't understand to some extent, she was a woman after all. Sana spoke up again. "One week. Just give me one more week, and I'll try to get her used to a bottle again." Akito nodded. "Okay, fine." Sana looked at Koharu again, and noticed her eyes were wide open. She giggled. "Time to do your job, Akito." Akito smiled, and took her from Sana's arms. His job was: Getting Koharu to sleep. And for some reason, he was the only that could do it. I guess Akito had his own bond with Koharu. Sana stood up from the rocking chair and went to sit on her bed. Akito sat in the rocking chair this time. Koharu had parts of his shirt bunched up in her tiny fists. Then she started to let go of his shirt, and started patting it. Akito noticed that she wanted to play. "Hey, no playing. You're supposed to be sleeping." As usual, Koharu wasn't paying attention, and continued to play around with his shirt. When she was content with something, she didn't pay attention to anything else. Sana started to giggle. It was just too cute. She looked at the clock. 9:00 pm. She yawned. Akito took his attention from Koharu and looked at Sana. He could tell she was tired. "It's okay, Sana. Go to sleep." Sana, already defeated, just got comfortable in her bed. Akito still had his eyes on Sana, until he heard a noise of protest from Koharu. He looked down at her. "What?" When he looked at her, she slightly smiled. He whispered. "As always, too spoiled for your own good. Okay, you've got my attention. Now, go to sleep, kid." He didn't take his eyes off of her, but every so often, looked over at Sana. She had fallen asleep, so he kept his eyes on Koharu til she was definitely asleep. He stood up, and took her to her room. Koharu was no longer sleeping in Sana's room anymore. Her room was between Akito and Sana's room. So, if she woke up and cried, either one could get to her just as fast.
Akito put Koharu in her crib, and turned on her mobile of Babbits that played music. (lol) He stood by the crib, and watched her, making sure that she wouldn't wake up. When she didn't, he kissed her forehead, and walked out the door to his room.
(5 days later) Akito's eyes looked like he was concentrating very hard on something. He was sitting on the floor with his arms crossed staring at someone in particular. Koharu, to be exact. Sana was, for once, napping, and Akito was watching Koharu while Sana slept. Koharu was sitting on the floor in her little noodle pillow, (isnt that what they're called?) and was staring back at Akito with those same eyes of determination. Akito had a bottle of Sana's breast milk by his side, and was waiting for the perfect moment to give it to her. He knew she'd be getting hungry soon. With they're eyes locked in a staring contest, Koharu stuck one of her fingers in her mouth, and mumbled something in baby language. "Okay. Yeah, you're hungry." Akito said to himself. He started to speak to Koharu. Even if she didn't understand, he was still going to explain things to her. "Okay, so we both know you're mother needs a tiny day break, right?" He got no response, but continued to speak to her anyway. "How do we make that happen?" He picked up the bottle. "You get used to this thing. I know you don't like it, but trust me. It's the exact same taste. Just.. Uhh.." He touched the nipple of the bottle. "This part is a little tougher. Understand?" He looked at her, hoping for some response. He wasn't stupid, he knew she wouldn't grasp half the stuff he just said, but he still wanted to make sure he was heard. Koharu looked at him with the same expression. "Alright, no more playing around. Come here, you." Akito picked her up, and cradled her in his arms. "Now, try it, please?" He offered the bottle to her. It made contact with her mouth, but once she opened her mouth to try it, she immediately let it go. She made a loud noise of protest. "Sigh. Come on, Koharu." He offered it to her again, and the same result. She denied it. She was about to start crying, but Akito put the bottle down in time. He held her up so they were face to face. "Gee, why are you so stubborn? You know who you remind me of? You remind me of... of myself. And I never paid attention to it, until now." Koharu's tears had dried up and she looked at him with eyes that said "Yeah.. and your point is??"
Meanwhile, Sana was walking downstairs when she saw her mother standing at the door of the living room. "Mama, what.." Misako turned around and quickly put her finger to her lips. "Shh.." Sana mouthed "What?" Misako motioned for her to look through the door too. They were both watching Akito getting frustrated with Koharu. Koharu was now crying. "Koharu, please stop! You'll wake up your mother." He sat her back down in her noodle pillow, and started to think. "Gee, how do most parents do it?" He said to himself. Once again, Koharu's eyes were dried up and was looking at him with curiosity. Akito glanced at her. He was beginning to read her very young, yet smart mind. "You know, you're pretty smart for a baby, I'll give you that." Koharu's expression didn't change. "But, your little plan won't last for very long."
Sana was by the door quietly giggling. Misako looked at her. She had no idea what was so funny. Only Sana could catch onto Koharu's little plan. Akito was testing Koharu's little plan. He picked her up again, and offered the bottle to her. She started bawling this time. He pulled the bottle away, and she stopped immediately. No tears on her face. He offered the bottle again. Same result. Bawling. He pulled the bottle away, and immediately stopped. Once again, no tears on her face. Akito and Sana's theory was correct. Akito smirked. He sat her back down on the floor. "You think you're just the smartest thing, don't you?" Koharu started giggling. "Yeah, I know. It's fun trying to trick dad, huh?" She was still laughing. He was almost laughing himself. But, really, this was a serious matter. His face became serious. "I just hope you know.. that you will eat from this today. It will happen. And until you do, no food." Sana was about to intervene when he said that. She did not like that idea. But, Misako stopped her just in time. She whispered. "But, Mama, he.." Misako smiled reassuringly. "It's alright, Sana. He's doing the right thing." Sana was not convinced. "He is?" Misako nodded. "As a matter of fact, that's what most parents do."
"Did you do that, Mama?" Misako almost laughed. "No, silly. Did you forget? You're not really my daughter, remember? You were never breast fed, so of course, you naturally took the bottle. Akito's the same way, because well, his mother never fed him either." Sana nodded understandingly. "Yeah, I see. But, what if he starves her?" Misako almost laughed again. But, she didn't want to upset or scare Sana. "Trust me, dear. If she's hungry, she'll eventually eat from that bottle. Akito will see to that." Sana sighed in defeat. "Okay, I trust you and Akito."
"Good, now how about doing your homework, hm?" Sana's eyes went back to worry again. "But, I.." She looked back at Akito and Koharu. Misako escorted her away. "It's alright. Akito will be fine." Sana started to walk away. She looked back and watched Akito. He and Koharu were engaged in a staring contest again. He wasn't budging, and neither was Koharu. Sana giggled to herself. "This is going to be a long evening." She said to herself. With that, she walked away... to the doom of Pre-Calculus!
"You hungry yet?" Akito was still sitting on the floor with his arms crossed. Koharu was still sitting in her noodle pillow. She was getting hungry, but she still wouldn't take the bottle. Akito looked at the clock on the wall. It said 5:30 pm. He knew that his dinner would be ready soon. Sana had finally finished her homework and was back watching Akito from the door. She thought to herself. "Wow, they're alike in so many ways. It's so funny." A tiny cry brought Sana out of her thoughts. Her attention was brought back to Akito and Koharu. Akito slightly budged. "You are hungry. Well, you know what you gotta do." He picked up the bottle. Koharu almost screamed when she saw that horrid thing. Akito put it back down. "Well, you have to eat. This is the only option." Koharu sat there, and whimpered. She had little tears running down her face. Inside, it was breaking Akito's heart. He didn't want to see her cry. And he didn't want to see her suffer. But, this was the only way she would learn. Sana could tell by the look in his eyes, that it was getting rough on him. "If I help him, maybe.. well what could I do? I haven't made much progress in getting her used to it either. I'd be no help." She was smelling the real dinner being made from the kitchen, and she got an idea. "Yeah, that's it. Akito!" She went running into the living room. He turned around. "Sana. About time you woke up."
"Actually, I've been up for awhile. I just finally decided to come and see what you two were up to." She looked at Koharu, and she had her arms out waiting for Sana to pick her up. "Ah, come here." She picked her up and held her close. She whispered. "Is daddy torturing you? Huh?" Even though she whispered, Akito heard her loud and well. He gave her a very angry face. She just smirked. Koharu started patting on Sana's shirt where her breasts were. Akito and Sana both knew what she wanted. "Sana, don't you dare.." Akito said desperately. Koharu started crying again. Sana looked at her. This really was hard. With a small tear running down her cheek, Sana gave her back to Akito. "Do what you have to." With that, she walked away. Akito had Koharu on his shoulder, and she watched Sana aka her dinner walking away from her. She started crying even louder. He looked back at Koharu and just held her for a minute. But, he knew that wouldn't help. She was hungry. "Koharu, why do you have to make this so difficult?" The only response he got was more crying. Sana stood behind the door again, when a thought hit her. "Oh, yeah that's right." She ran back in there. Koharu's eyes perked up, but she was still whimpering. "Akito, I have an idea." She had Akito's attention. "Okay, what's that?" Actually convince her that it's good. Akito cocked his eye at her. "Like actually drink it." Akito's cocked eye almost bulged out of its socket. "You're kidding, right?"
"Akito, it's gross and weird, I know. But trust me, if she see's that you enjoy it, she'll want to try it. You know what they say, Monkey see, monkey do. And Koharu does a lot of that when it comes to you. Akito groaned. He looked at the bottle then at Koharu and then back at Sana. "Do I?" Sana just smiled. "It's alright. Besides, if I try and give it to her, she'll definitely not want it. Especially when she's got the better deal right here." She pointed at her breasts. Akito slightly smiled. "True. Okay, fine. I'll do it. But, you.. get out of here. So she doesn't get distracted." Sana nodded, and she left quickly. Koharu started to cry again when Sana left. Akito lightly bounced her. "Koharu, it's alright." He put her back down on the floor. "Watch dad, okay?" He picked up the bottle and looked at it. He already had a sick feeling in his stomach. "Oh well. It's for Koharu and Sana." Before he drank it, he said "I don't get why you won't try it. It's good." He quickly tasted the bottle. His mind started to swim with nauseousness, but he kept his cool. "See, it's good. I like it." He looked at Koharu, and noticed he had her attention. She was curious. "Do you want to try it? You're missing out." He drank more of it. When he stopped, he looked at her again. She was reaching for it. "Ah, you want it now? I don't know, Koharu. I think I want it all for myself." He drank it again. He was really starting to get sick now. At least, Koharu was interested. Koharu was now crying for that bottle. "Oh, alright. I guess I'll let you have one little sip." He picked her up, and offered the bottle to her. At first, Koharu was hesitant. "Come on. You wanted to try it. You can't back down now." He urged it further into her mouth, til finally Koharu had her whole mouth around it. She lightly started to suck on it. "See?" Akito said. Finally, he could smile. When Koharu realized it wasn't that bad, she started sucking on it faster. Akito laughed to himself. "Silly, girl." Sana was nearby with her mother by the door again. They both cheered, and ran into the living room. Few seconds after all the "Yays!" were heard, Fuyuki Hayama walked in the door. "Oh, what's going on here?" Misako smiled. "Koharu is finally using the bottle!" Fuyuki collapsed onto the couch and saw his son, Akito feeding his granddaughter. It made him really smile. This event started to bring back memories of when he first fed Natsumi, and even Akito too.
There was so much pride swelling inside of Akito right now. Usually, you'd think this wasn't a big deal. She's just eating from a bottle. But, to him, it was a big deal. Probably, because he's the one who finally got her to do it. That made him happy. He couldn't help but smile. Koharu was finished eating, and Akito put the bottle down. Unexpectedly, Natsumi walked in the door. She decided to stop by and visit. "Hey, guys. Aw, hey there, Koharu." She instantly took her away from Akito. Akito always hated when she did that. But now, he didn't mind. He sat down beside his father, and leaned his head back with his eyes closed. When he opened them, Sana was holding a pillar of Tums and some Pepto Bismol. "Here. You might need this after what you just ate." Akito's eyes widened. "Thanks." He took them from her, and quickly gulped down some of the pepto bismol. He then, took two tums and put them in his mouth. Sana started laughing. But she knew, his stomach was suffering. So, to make him feel better, she leaned down and lightly pecked his cheek and whispered "I'm proud of you." She sat down beside him and smiled. Akito smiled back. Everything was nice and quiet.. until...
"Eww!!" Everyone looked at Natsumi. It appeared that Natsumi was bouncing Koharu a little too rough. Well, little did Natsumi know, Koharu had just eaten, and had not been burped. They all looked at her and saw baby puke all over Natsumi' shirt. Sana quickly sprang to her feet. "Oh, I'm so sorry. Here." She snatched Koharu away, and gave her to Akito. Sana then took Natsumi up to her room to change her shirt. When they came back down, Natsumi was wearing one of Sana's shirts. It didn't exactly fit her. It was too tight, and it came up to her belly button. At least she had a nice body to pull it off. She looked at Akito. He and Koharu were giving her looks that said "Serves you right." Akito was slightly mad because Natsumi took Koharu without asking, as usual. Koharu was slightly mad because Natsumi was bouncing her too much, and it made her sick. More than anything, she didn't want to be seperated from her daddy. The look said it all as she was snuggled up against his chest. Sana laughed. "Well, Natsumi, I guess you just learned two new things tonight." Natsumi looked at her. "What's that." Sana giggled again. "Number One." She pointed one finger up. "Ask if she's eaten before bouncing her like that." She pointed two fingers up. "Number Two: Never Never seperate Koharu from her daddy!" Everyone started to burst out laughing at that comment, even Akito.
-wipes brow- my gosh. two weeks to finally get this chapter completed. Like i said before, ive got school and now ive got school plays and a job, so its going to take longer to get these chapters up. sorry once again, guys. and im very glad that everyones reading it. please continue to do so. also, by the way, i am starting on another story. A Fruits Basket fanfiction, to be exact. I'm very excited, and can't wait to get started with it, so I hope you guys like that one too. that doesnt mean im going to stop on this one. trust me this story has an ending. and i also plan to write a sequel to this story, Koharu II. So, stay tuned for that one. Okay, once again, thanks for reading and reviewing! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!
-Stephanie-
