Kakashi x Reader II

Chapter 23

(Y/n)'s POV:

The labor day was closer each day, and with it, the stress Kakashi had worsened too. I would have said mine too, because truth was I really was nervous. I was extremely excited to finally hold Sakuto. After having felt him move inside me, felt him kick and react to both Kakashi and I... I just wanted to see his small handsome face and hold him close. But I was also extremely scared to be a mother. I guess it was a natural thing, and that I'd get used to it, but still I wanted to do things the best I could which added a little bit of pressure. But when I saw how anxious Kakashi was... I had to be the one to remain calm.

Kakashi was extremely worried. Anything weird I'd say or do, and he'd jump right onto me asking me if Sakuto was coming, if I was okay, if there was something wrong. Just a thousand of questions all of a sudden. He was constantly making sure I was well taken care of. It was cute to see him that invested, but sometimes it could also get a little annoying because that meant having an immensely pushy Kakashi that bombarded me with questions and such.

Still, I sighed in contempt knowing that it was because he was too worried; about my well-being, Sakuto's well-being, and what Tsunade had told him of the possible attackers. Which kept me thinking ever since I knew about the risk.

I had always imagined Sakumo as a great man. Both from what the village said years after he killed himself, because even though he had gone against the rules, he had done what a true shinobi at heart should do, and he got the acknowledgement of his actions years after that; and from what Kakashi told me about him sometimes. Stories of how good of a father he was. So to think that someone would have anything against him, to the point of wanting revenge against his son, and now his grandson... It just staggered me. But then again, it was different times and people were in the middle of a war.

In any case, the constant possibility of being in danger made Kakashi question if I should keep doing my daily walks. Especially because these last days, as my belly was humongous, it caused me heavier back pains and I became tired quickly. But the doctor still insisted on the importance of me moving and doing some exercise, so we kept doing them. Though Kakashi wouldn't let go of me for a second.

Like now, for example. We had been holding hands for 20 minutes since we left our home. I could tell him I needed to pee and I can assure you he'd get in the restroom with me. Or I'd stop to stretch a bit because of the heaviness I felt on my back, and he'd immediately stop on his tracks asking me if Sakuto was coming (even if there still was quite some time to that). Again, I found it kinda cute, but also a little exaggerated.

Suddenly a couple of anbu appeared in front of us. I unconsciously clenched Kakashi's hand tighter because I had been startled, but also because it was kind of a reflex. He must have felt it because he caressed my hand with his thumb.

"Hatake-san" the both anbu bowed before whispering something to Kakashi's ears though I still caught some.

"They're in interrogation right now" one of the anbu said.

"Were they alone?" Kakashi asked, his hand being the one to grip mine tighter this time. The anbu nodded.

"It's the same group" the anbu answered, and it was then when I guessed they were talking about the people that were after Sakuto, which made me unconsciously get closer to Kakashi's side.

Kakashi remained in silence for a while, deep in thought while his brows were in a frown. He then looked at me, and I noticed him a little nervous, hesitant. I knew why. He wanted to go and interrogate these people himself. I knew he wanted to face these men that were posing a threat to his family. But by the way he looked at me, and the way he seemed in thought, I knew he didn't want to leave me alone here either, and I was in no shape to follow two anbu and Kakashi.

I was scared of being alone to be honest, but I also could see the desperation to see those men in Kakashi's eyes. And in the end, we weren't that far from home anyway.

"I'll be okay" I smiled at him. He looked at me, still doubtful.

"Go straight home, okay? And don't leave or open the door to anyone, not even me" he ordered me. I nodded and smiled at him reassuringly. He looked at me for a couple of seconds more, still debating whether he should leave me alone or not, but in the end he laid his lips in a long kiss over my forehead.

When he separated he sent a serious look somewhere behind me, making me turn around. But I didn't see anything or anyone. I shrugged it off and headed home at a faster pace than my usual as soon as they teleported away.

But after some time of walking, the stress I had on me started washing away for a little and I decided to calm down. Nothing could happen really. From what I overheard the Anbu saying, the people were caught, so...

I went home, not getting distracted by anything, but at the same time I wasn't really rushing. I was finishing my walk while looking around: the brushing leaves due to the cold wind of winter, the people rushing inside coffee shops or bars to find shelter from the cold, and some other people walking around. Until an old couple stopped me.

"Excuse us, young lady" the older woman said, she seemed to be in her fifties, and her husband only seemed a little older than her "My husband insists we are not, but I think we're lost. We'd be very thankful if you could help us"

I unconsciously took my hands over my womb in a protective way. Again, it wasn't that I thought everything was a threat, it was just an instinct. They seemed to have noticed though, as they explained further.

"We're here visiting for the son of an old friend, but we can't find the street" the woman explained further while the husband kept quiet.

"Where do you need to go?" I asked.

"How long are you?" she asked me, ignoring my question while she nodded to my belly "Isn't it beautiful to be pregnant?"

"8 months and two weeks" I answered, still protecting Sakuto "and yeah" I added a short answer.

"Is it a baby boy or a baby girl?" the woman asked again with a smile and eyes lost in my belly which was a little uncomfortable.

"A boy" I answered shortly again.

"Is the father happy that it will be a strong man like him?" the woman asked again.

By now I was getting really weirded out because it might have been by accident but it sounded as if she actually knew the father of my son.

"Can I?" she said, extending her hand to touch my womb.

I was hesitant, and honestly I didn't want a stranger woman to touch me, even less to touch Sakuto. So I took a step back. However, she didn't seem to notice or didn't care, and she touched my belly faster than I could get back. I got so angry that I pushed her away, making her stumble against his husband.

"What the hell's wrong with you" I said angrily as I scowled at them and held my womb more, stepping even more back.

Suddenly an Anbu appeared in front of me, in between me and these two people. I felt adrenaline rushing through my whole body. 'Who does she think she is? Touching me and my son without my permission!' I thought, boiling in anger. I looked at her hatefully, but I noticed the man nodding to the woman.

This seemed weird to the anbu as he suddenly took his sword out and infused it with chakra. But before he could even attack they teleported away. Or I thought they did, maybe it was a hallucination because I started to feel things getting darker.

I felt the adrenaline suddenly disappear, and my body felt light. Everything was filled with little black dots and I felt myself falling to the floor.