Chapter 17: Bokuaka

                                    

                                          
Large time skip: 9 months. Bokuto's POV
                          
"Congratulations Mr. Bokuto, Mr. Akaashi. It's a boy." The doctor said, taking the newborn baby. A few nurses helping him clean the little one who was crying. Akaashi was holding my hand, catching his breath while I gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.
                          
"Would you like to hold him, Mr. Akaashi?" The doctor asked. Akaashi didn't even look at our baby, shaking his head no. The doctor looked confused, but quietly handed our baby to me when I said I'd take him. Once the little baby, all bundled up in a blanket was in my arms, I fell in love.
                          
"Aw... look at you.. Hah, guess I was wrong! You got my eyes and Akaashi's hair color! Akaashi, wanna see??" I asked with a smile, frowning when Akaashi just turned his head and said no. Akaashi's been really upset over the baby lately, so, I guess that means he never changed his mind about wanting to be involved minimally. The doctor and nurses finished their work and left us alone for a bit. The baby started crying, opening his mouth.
                          
"Um, Akaashi, I think he's hungry.. I'd feed him myself but, you knowwww." I said with a tiny smile. The omega just pointed at the bag we had packed for this day, saying he had some bottles in there that already had some of his milk. I quietly walked over, grabbing the bottle that had today's date on it. He must've filled it this morning before calling me to take him to the hospital.
                          
I tipped the bottle upside down, letting our little baby boy drink. I sat down in one of the chairs, watching the baby eat. He was so precious, his golden eyes staring back up at mine while he ate. His tiny little hands holding onto either the soft blanket he was wrapped in or onto my shirt. After he was done, I put the bottle away and burped him. At least, thats what that book on baby care said I should do. Once I earned a burp, I went back to cradling him in my arms.
                          
"Akaashi, are you sure you don't want to at least hold him..?"
                          
"Yes, I'm sure Bokuto.. I'm just really tired now."
                          
"Oh, right! You go ahead and sleep, I'll be here when you wake up, okay?" I said, slowly getting up and walking over to the bed. Giving the omega a kiss and sitting back down while he drifted off. He must be exhausted, I can't imagine what giving birth to this little guy would be like.. I didn't even want to imagine it! Well, now both of my loved ones were asleep peacefully. So, I enjoyed the silence and waited to take them both home. 
                          
A few weeks time skip
                          
"I'm coming Grant... gimme a minute..." I said tiredly, rushing up the stairs to where the baby was. I went into his nursery, picking him up from his cradle. 
                          
"Oh... what is it.. Are you hungry? Do you need changing..??" I said, almost hoping he'd answer me. I huffed, checking his diaper. Nope, that wasn't it. I went downstairs and mixed a bottle up for him. No.. that wasn't it either.. Was he sleepy? I tried gently rocking him or walking around with him in my arms, but none of it was working. Agh! Why was taking care of a baby so difficult.
                          
I wished Akaashi was here.. He tried to be involved as little as possible, but he'd help me when I would ask. And he was great with Grant. I don't know how, but just holding Grant seemed to calm the crying baby down a great deal. But, I know he didn't exactly feel as ecstatic as me over having a kid, so I tried to call him as little as I could.
                          
FINALLY I got Grant to settle down. I wasn't about to risk waking him up by putting him back in his crib, so I went and found the little cloth wrap that my parents gave me as a gift. And my mom was right, it came in handy. With one hand, I put it on and settled Grant into it's pouch, making sure he was secure and safe against me. I would love for nothing more than to nap too, but I had some more stuff I had to finish before I could call it a night.
                          
Halfway through signing the millionth paper on my desk, Grant woke up and started crying again. Oh no.. please just be hungry or something! Nope.. What was I going to do. It was dark outside, I had to go to work bright and early and take this little one with me. Sure, I could definitely afford a sitter but I wanted to be the one to take care of and watch over my baby. Not some stranger. But, I was exhausted..
                          
Me: Akaashi... are you awake??
                          
Akaashi: Yes
                          
Me: Would you come over... I can't figure out why Grant won't stop crying. I tried feeding him, I've changed him, I'm holding him, I've rocked and walked around with him. I tried everything I know..!
                          
Akaashi: Alright. I'll be over soon
                          
Akaashi's POV
                          
I sighed, dragging myself out of bed and changing. Walking out to my car and driving to Bokuto's home. This baby was certainly quite troublesome. Once I made it to Bokuto's, I yawned and parked my car. I made it to the door, unlocking it with the extra key I was given. As soon as I walked in, I could hear the loud cries upstairs. Bokuto dashed downstairs after he heard my car pull up. He smiled, looking awfully tired.
                          
"Akaashi... thank goodness! Please.. I'm so sorry, I really am I didn't want to bother you so late. But, could you please try and calm him down..? I have just a couple more documents I need to finish before tomorrow." He pleaded. I nodded, walking over and taking the baby from him. Bokuto smile, kissing me before returning to his office upstairs.
                          
I sighed, looking down at the baby in my arms. He stared back at me, seeming to intrigued in looking at me to cry anymore. I walked over to the couch and sat down. If I had to hold him, I may as well be comfortable. 
                          
"I don't know how Bokuto deals with you 24/7. I'm not even sure why he wanted you... You're an awful lot of work." I said, the baby just continuing to look at me. He couldn't even understand me, why do I bother. Soon, the little one smiled and laughed, reaching up with his tiny hands.
                          
"What." I said, as if I'd get a response. He kept laughing, reaching up as if he was trying to touch my face or hair. I raised my brow and just kept him where he was, not entirely sure what he wanted. Eventually, he gave up and ended up falling asleep. I stared at his face, noticing how much he looked like Bokuto. I tilted my head, shifting so he was in one arm and I slowly reached down with the other. Putting my index finger in the center of his palm, watching as he held my finger in his sleep.
                          
"Done.. I don't hear any crying anymore. Thank you soooo much Akaashi. If you want, you can stay here the night. You might get woken up in a few hours by crying but.. you know." Bokuto said, walking back down with a smile. I pulled my hand away from the baby, standing up and giving it back to Bokuto.
                          
"No, it's alright I'll head home. Besides. I would need to to change in the morning for work. Try and rest Bokuto."
                          
"Heh, well, its up to this little guy how much sleep I get."
                          
"Right.. I'll see you tomorrow." I said, walking over and giving my boyfriend a kiss on his cheek. Bokuto smiling and walking me to the door. Making sure I made it to my car safely before he closed the door. I sat in my car with a heavy sigh. Looking down at my hand before starting the engine and returning home.