Bleach ~ T Kubo
Miyu and Haruki ~ Jyuushirou's parents.
Saki ~ Jyuushirou's one year younger sister
Izumi ~ Shunsui's mother.
Sayuri ~ Jyuushirou's youngest sister.
sorry it is short but the next one I will make longer, I promise.
It was Nanao's first birthday and everyone was chattering and laughing.
Jyuushirou observed everything with a light smile and made a small talk with all guests of his parents.
A few girls tried to flirt with him which made him very uncomfortable.
He knew he was tall and mature for a 14 years old but he was not interested in any of those girls.
Automatically his thoughts traveled to Retsu.
He was comfortable in her presence and he loved spending time with her.
She never tried flirting with him nor did she tease him.
"Jyuushirou-san" Retsu's soft voice interrupted his thoughts.
"H..Hai?" He squeaked facing the subject of his musings. His eyes softened at the sight of the infant in Retsu's arms.
"Can you hold Nanao for a bit? Your mom seemed to have trouble with the catering so I will take a look to see if she needs anything"
He nodded and took the child from her.
Nanao looked at him with a serious expression.
Jyuushirou smiled gently at her. "What are you thinking of, Kurai utsukushi-sa?"
"papa" she replied with a tiny smile and hugged him.
Jyuushirou stared dazed while holding on to the child tightly. "I..."
Saki, who had heard the child put a hand on her brother's shoulder. "You and Retsu nee are her parents. Don't ever doubt that"
Jyuushirou was really confused but at the same time it warmed his entire being more than he could describe.
"papa, hungry" Nanao tugged on his hair.
"Well then let's find your bottle of formula shall we?" He smiled tenderly.
Nanao nodded.
When Nanao saw Retsu in the kitchen her face brightened. "mama!"
Unohana looked up in surprise. "Sweetie?" she looked questioning at Jyuushirou.
He gave her a tender smile which made her turn into mush.
In an impulse he bend forward and brushed his lips against hers soft and tender.
Retsu turned red and nearly stumbled but jyuushirou caught her smoothly with one arm.
Nanao giggled but as her stomach rumbled her smile turned into a scowl.
Retsu handed the bottle to Jyuushirou and gently worked him out of the kitchen.
Jyuushirou went to sit on the swing by the koi pond and gave Nanao her bottle.
The child eagerly drank the formula while gazing into his green eyes.
"You decided to choose me as your daddy so I will do my best to be the best father I can be for you" he promised her.
She was like a mini version of Retsu and he felt such a strong wave of love for the child washing over him that it overwhelmed him and he felt tears stinging.
"My beautiful princess" he whispered. "You are mine and Retsu's and no one will be able to change that"
He made a mental note to talk it over with his parents about giving Nanao his name.
She'd grow up knowing nothing but love and adoration.
"Retsu..." Jyuushirou pondered. "If they'd be Nanao's parents than he needed to find the courage to ask the mother of his child out right?"
A silly smile formed as he thought of the girl he loved so much.
He cradled the child gently and his lips automatically formed the words to a lullaby.
Yuki ga furu
Shizukana Lullaby utau awai yokogao
Toji komerareta chiisana heya wa
Ai to yoberu kiga shiteiru
Kotoba mo iranakute
Omoide ga yawaraide
Yasuragi nante shiranai kedo
Ichiban sokoni chikai bashode nemuritai dake
Anata no sobani iru
Yuki ga furu
Shizukana Lullaby Sotto yoru wo uzumete
Kanashii kotowa shiritakunaino
Dakara zutto utatteite
Yoakega kurumade
Zutto kono mama