Radiant Star

Foremost introduction

"Well then, welcome to the family, protostar" Logan kisses her small hand and then he kisses me

April 29th
Airi POV
I look down at the little baby bundled up between blankets and I can't believe that a few moments prior she was inside of me
"Logan" I say to grab his attention
"Yes, my love?" His voice was full of love and that only made me smile
"Would you like to hold your daughter before she's stolen away by her aunts and uncles?" I try to make it sound as a a joke, but we both knew that it wasn't actually a jest
"I'd love that" he extends his hands and after I gently pass her to him, I remember how nervous he was when he held his nephew for the first time. Times have changed. She begins to squirm around in his arms and he laughs nervously "I don't think she likes me that much"
"Nonsense. She might not know who she's being held by. Maybe try talking to her?" I suggest and he looks at me in a confused way
"Star, I'm not sure about that. With Levi I don't remember having to introduce myself" he sighs and when he notices my encouraging expression he begins "Hello, Celeste. I apologize for the awkward greeting, however your mother has pressed me to introduce myself. My name is Logan Huntzberger and I am your father. Wow that sounds so weird to say, but it's the truth. It's lovely meeting you, protostar" he takes her little hand between two fingers and gently shakes her hand. I couldn't help myself but chuckle at his cuteness. He looks at me with a face of betrayal and I defend myself
"That was the most endearing thing I've ever seen. Now take your shirt off" his expression changes so fast and says teasingly
"You already want another one? I guess starting early would save us time. You know-" before he could continue I cut him off
"I meant taking your shirt off to do skin-to-skin with the baby" I roll my eyes acting annoyed
"Is that a thing?"
"That's what I've read. Doing skin-to-skin with the baby should improve the bond between the parent and child and especially the baby's health"
"So that's why they placed Celeste on your chest after giving birth. If you'll hold her, I'll take my shirt off and pretend like I don't know that this is also an excuse for you to sneak a peek at me" Logan carefully places our daughter back in my arms and takes his shirt off. I marvel at his body and before I could stop myself I whisper
"On second thought, maybe we could start early" I didn't expect him to hear me, but he bursts out laughing. At his boisterous laughter, our protostar flinches and begins wiggling in my arms
"Logan" I reprimand him and he just cheekily grins at me before he grabs the baby from me. He sits down on the sofa next to my bed and with utmost care takes Celeste out of the blankets she was cuddled up in, to place her on his bare chest
"Do you think she's comfortable?" He inquired and I look at her little face that couldn't have a care in the world
"She seems to be in her own little world" he nods and I continue "You're such a good dad. Just look at how at ease she is"
"I think it's because of the introduction from earlier" he giggles
"I'm surprised at how calm it is. Where are our friends?"
"I threatened them earlier today that if they dare to enter the room before we call them, they won't live to see the light of day"
"Oh don't be like that. I think they're enthusiastic to meet their niece"
"I don't want them in this room before I'm certain that both you and Celeste feel loved and safe. I still feel guilty for not noticing how overwhelmed you felt during labor. I don't want to repeat that situation" he gently caresses the baby in his arms
"You have no idea how much I love and I appreciate you"
"Oh I think I have a vague idea of the amount of love you have for me, however it doesn't even compared to my love for you. Thank you for being my wife and for bringing our child into this world. And most importantly, thank you for being born. You're my most treasured person, who has now completed our family. Without you, I don't think I would've ever found happiness" he looks at me and when he sees the tears rolling down my face he makes a move to sit up and come to me
"No! Don't sit up. I'm fine. You just made me emotional, that's all. The same could be said for me, Logan. So there's no point in arguing about who loves the other the most" I say wiping my tears away
"Alright, Star" he chuckles and Celeste is subsequently moved by the vibrations "Sorry for disturbing your sleep, my protostar" he kisses her forehead and she goes back to sleep