Freefall (Kakashi HatakeXOC Part1)

Downtime

I yawned as I made my way out to the main room of our apartment, and placed a hand over my slightly rounded stomach. I'm already about three months along, I've gotten used to the sickness and other symptoms. Kind of, anyway.

Kakashi's been training the Genin without me lately, and he's been making me stay at home. He hardly lets me do anything now, I think it's because he's afraid I'll hurt myself or something. He's probably right though, I could end up tripping over a flat surface and still find a way to blame it on something else.

A smile crossed my lips as I enter the kitchen, as annoying and pestering he is, I'm really happy to be bearing his child. There isn't any one else I'd rather be a parent with, or anyone I could love more. I mean, I still love Naruto and Iruka as my own family, but Kakashi just holds an even more so special place in my heart.

A special bond forms between two people who are expecting a child, a bond even stronger than the one they currently share. That bond can withstand the test of time, and only grow stronger. The child of two loving partners can grow in a nurturing environment, and live a happy life. At least, that's what I want for my child. I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure my child doesn't grow up the way I did.

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"Wow, you look like you're...glowing," Iruka says quietly as he gives me a look up and down,

"I mean...you look, uh...beautiful."

I smiled at seeing his now pink cheeks, I've always thought it was adorable how flustered Iruka got around me. I had invited him over to just hang out after he was done teaching his class for the day, and so far he seemed pretty nervous.

"Thank you, Iruka," I replied with a quiet giggle,

"I've heard that a lot lately. Cause you know, there is a baby in there."

I poked at my rounded belly, which made Iruka laugh quietly. We were both sitting on the couch, and it had been a while since I had gotten up. I was finding it more difficult to get up and move around, so Kakashi usually did almost everything for me. I mean, I was thankful to him for it, but I felt kind of guilty for having him do everything for me.

It was then we heard a rather loud knock at the door, I wasn't expecting anyone else, so I was curious as to who it could be. I let out a grunt in an attempt to get up, but Iruka places a hand on my shoulder while getting up himself and saying,

"Let me."

I settled back down on the couch and reply,

"Thank you."

He offers a quick nod before going to answer the door, as he does, I let my head rest against the back of the couch. I placed my hands over my abdomen as I heard a loud voice,

"Where is Keira? I must see her immediately!"

I heard Iruka reply more calmly,

"If you want to see her, you've got to take it easy around her."

"Take it easy? I know no meaning to those words! Only that her youthful spirit has been dulled by my eternal rival!"

I recognized the loud voice, it belonged to Gai. Iruka says something else in protest, but I didn't make out what he said because Gai had made quite a ruckus as he practically sprints into the main room where I was. He kneels down in front of the couch as I raise my head to give him a weird look.

"What are you doing here?" I question curiously, it wasn't really like Gai to come over unannounced and all. Actually, I take that back. It was just like him.

"My dear, Keira! It has been far too long since I've last encountered your beauty!" Gai exclaims while grabbing hold of my hands,

"I must know, has Kakashi been treating you well? I still cannot believe my eternal rival has even stolen your heart! If only I had been the one to woo you, then it would be my child you're bearing!"