Parenting 101🍡

𝕎𝕖𝕝𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕞𝕖 ❀

(Present Day- Itachi POV)

It was mid-afternoon and I was feeling very nervous. Kisame had agreed to go pick up Katsumi from the place he was being held at. 1 week had passed since I left the hospital, and all our adoption papers had been finalized. I felt a small smile creep up on my face. A child wasn't something I was expecting, but if it meant something that gave me happiness then I would do everything in my power to take care of him. I was sure Kisame would love him too.

Kisame: Itachi-san, we're home!

I almost dropped the book that I was reading as I stood up from the couch and walked to the front door. Immediately, I could see Katsumi's raven-colored hair peeking out from behind Kisame's leg.

Kisame: Kid, didn't we agree that if I got you ice cream you wouldn't be shy.

I could see that Katsumi hesitated to come out. So, I got closer and knelt down before holding my hand out.

Itachi: C'mon, I won't hurt you.

I could see the same sparkle in his eyes like the day when we first met him. He grabbed my hand as I stood up and led him to the living room.

Itachi: From now on, you'll be living with us. So, don't be afraid to ask us anything.

(Author's POV)

Itachi looked down at his expression and saw a small smile appear at the corner of his lips. He nodded and Itachi led him up the stairs to his room. He gasped when he saw all the toys and quickly ran to the toy box before pulling out a red ball.

Katsumi: Red is my favorite color, thanks, mommy-

Katsumi froze and looked at Itachi with a sorry expression. Itachi was a bit surprised that Katsumi was warming up to him that fast, but he didn't have any issue with it.

Katsumi: I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to call you that.

Itachi softly smiled and approached the child before sitting on the bed and patting the area next to himself.

Itachi: Come here, let us have a small talk of our own.

Katsumi nodded and walked over before sitting next to Itachi.

Itachi: Listen Katsumi, I don't know what your life was like before, but from now on you don't have restrictions that don't allow you to be yourself. You are just starting a new path in life and I don't want you to think that we are trying to stop you from doing anything you desire. Kisame and I will try our best to love you as much as possible. We don't mind if you call us mom or dad. As long as you feel comfortable, then we do too. 

Itachi put two of his fingers together before poking Katsumi's forehead.

Itachi: Don't forget that.

Katsumi touched his forehead as a bit of tears formed in the corners of his eyes. Itachi wiped them away with his thumb before bringing the small child into a hug.

Itachi: I will love you always.

Kisame was leaning against the wall outside the room with his arms crossed. He closed his eyes and allowed a small smirk to form on his lips. His mind took him back to the time that the members turned into children and how Itachi said that he wasn't good with children. He also remembered how Itachi panicked not knowing how they would be able to care for them.

Itachi: What are you doing?

Kisame jumped a little and turned to Itachi and Katsumi who were now standing outside the room.