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Parenting - Gaara x reader

"You're doing what?" A slightly surprised and irritated gaara asked you.

"I'm going out for the day with some friends and leaving you with our son Airi," you replied arms folded more than ready to leave for the day.

"B-but you can't do that..." Garra stalled trying to think of one reason no matter how silly it sounded.

"Look Gaara," you began, "I know this is going to be your first time looking after your son alone and I know that just the thought of it seems daunting enough, but I wouldn't be willing to leave him with you unless I had some faith in you." Your words seemed to comfort Gaara a little but it was still clear that he was scared. Having no real parents of his own meant that he had known idea how to be a good father. Without your helpful hints and instructions he might not have made it this far. Your eyes drifted to your watch noticing the time, you were already late.

"Ok I know I only agreed to have the baby to protect your reputation but you have to at least try and bond with him," you argued seeming a little desperate. But it was true. Once you had gotten pregnant you dreaded telling Gaara for fear he would tell you to just get rid of it or worse, completely deny that the child was his and shun its very existence. But to your delightful surprise he begged you to have the baby and let him raise it with you. He even insisted on choosing the name. You thought you were special and that he loved you, but this wasn't the case. Once the baby was born, named Airi meaning love and affection, Gaara completely changed. He was barely ever around. Always busy with work and special missions. You knew that Gaara always put his village first, you being part of the village, but it felt like he was deliberately trying to avoid you and the baby. However today was going to change that. Today was the day you made him realize how much fun and joy little Airi was.

You (eye colour) eyes moved to look into his mint green eyes and you spoke softly "At least try today and If you still feel the same way I'll never make you babysit again ok?" There was a brief silence which was interrupted by a sigh from Garra before a faint nod.

"Great! I'll be back at 8!" You smiled and went to leave but not before planting a faint kiss onto Gaaras cheek causing him to blush slightly. He watched you leave, closing the door with a light slam, before his attention diverted to the 'little bundle of joy' in the baby carrier. Carefully he took the baby out and examined it more, cradling it in his arms like how you had shown him. Little Airi looked up at him with his (your eye colour) eyes. Gaara gentle brushed away a few strands of stray red hair from the babies face.

"Hello," he began, trying to sound as less menacing as possible, "I'm your father. You may have to forgive me today but it's my first time doing this so I may make a few mistakes." Naturally he got no response from the baby except useless baby gibberish. He looked at the clock, it had only just gone 11. That left him at least 9 more hours before you came back. With nothing else to go on he placed little Airi into his baby carrier and took him into the kitchen.

"Maybe I can get you fed and off to sleep. That way I could find some time to do some paperwork?" Gaara wondered looking through the cupboards for some baby milk and bottles. Not finding any at first he hoped that you might of been kind enough to have already made him some and left them in the fridge. So he checked there. Success. One bottle with a note you had kindly written.

'Garra
I made you this one bottle for an emergency but I would much rather you made them yourself. The bottles are in the cupboard left to the sink and the baby milk to the right to the fridge.
Love (name)
Xxx'