Shidge One-Shots

Our Little Cub

*Shiro POV*

My vision is blurred by tears as I stare down at the blanket in Katie's arms.

Big golden eyes stare up at me, already filled with curiosity. I let the tears fall down my cheeks as I reach my finger up to the little bundle,
"H-hey kiddo." I smile, my voice cracking a little. The baby stares at my finger before reaching his little hands up and grabbing the tip of it. He investigates it, staring at it until he realises it isn't harmful.

Then he starts to laugh a little, kicking his feet slightly. More tears fall down my cheeks, and I don't bother to try and stop them. I glance at Katie who is in a hospital bed, staring at the baby in her arms with a big smile on her face, tears streaming from her eyes. Her hair is an absolute mess, and her breathing is bad, but despite it all she's smiling.

I can't wipe the grin off my face. I plant a kiss on Katie's head,
"I'm so proud of you, Katie. You're amazing." I smile. Katie smirks and rests her head on my shoulder,
"I'm just glad you didn't run away or faint." She weakly teases, and I chuckle in response.

The baby just looks between me and Katie, his small face wearing a curious expression.
"What are we gonna call him?" Katie asks, and I hesitate,
"Um...I don't know..." I state,
"Hm...what about...Adam? He looks like an Adam." Katie smiles.

That word tugs on my heart strings, but I smirk, staring at the baby.

Huh...I can't argue with that. He actually really does look like an Adam.

"Are you sure that's okay with you..?" I ask,
"Of coarse. Just cause you dated someone called Adam doesn't mean I'm gonna get jealous. And, since he meant so much to you, I think it'd be nice to carry on his name somehow." Katie smiles. I nod and beam,
"It's perfect." I grin.

"Just like our little cub." Katie snickers, taking one of Adam's hands in her own gently. I bend down a kiss Adam's forehead. I stare at him, our faces inches apart. One of my tears lands on his face, and his expression just goes from curious to more curious.

Suddenly Adam reaches out and touches my cheeks with his small hands. His big eyes stare into mine, and he lets out a laugh. I feel my heart melt and more tears just form in my eyes.

Katie giggles a little and she sniffs,
"Oh god he's only born and I'm already the proudest mother in the world. I've finally found your weakness." She teases. I sit up, much to Adam's disapproval judging by the rather betrayed look on his face, and wrap my arm around Katie's shoulders.

I smile,
"Well, he's not my only weakness." I smirk. Katie raises her eyebrow,
"Oh? And what's your other weaknesses?" She beams,
"Heh. Isn't it obvious? You." I grin. Katie laughs and kisses me,
"I thought you were gonna say jam." She chuckles,
"Oh god. I lied. Jam is also my weakness. Thanks for reminding me." I joke.

Katie just weakly laughs, her eyes starting to close a little,
"Here. I'll take Adam and you can sleep for a little, you've deserved it." I smile. Katie nods and gently hands me Adam who is wrapped up in a fluffy blue blanket. I take him in my arms and smile at him,
"Hey kiddo. I know you don't know who I am, but I know who you are. And as mom says," I smirk.

"You're our little cub."