A True Hero

Chapter 27

Guys, 4Summermichelle drew some amazing art of the kids and it's posted on their page in their fanart book. It's awesome. I love it. I was speechless.

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Micah's pov

I had no clue what time it was. All I knew, was that there was commotion going on outside my door and all I wanted to do was sleep. I groaned and noticed Titus wasn't in the bed with me, so I got up, checking my phone and squinting at the brightness before turning it down. The time was 12:56 am and I sighed before climbing out of bed as well.

"What the fuck is going on?" I opened the door to see Titus, tired and confused as Dad walked out of Kai's room with a bag, heading for the front door.

"Well, you two were asleep already, but her contractions started at nine. We're heading to the hospital. Niko is at your Nana's house so you don't have to worry about them." He passed me and I nodded to myself before grabbing Titus and pulling him back in the room.

"What are you doing up, Love?" I hugged him and he leaned into me, resting his head on my shoulder.

"Went to use the bathroom. They were taking things out to the car," He mumbled quietly. "I wanna go back to sleep." Titus made no move to pull away from the hug so I reached down and grabbed him under his thighs, hoisting him up to carry him. He smiled with a pleased hum and still held me as I laid us both in the bed.

"I love you, Baby." I played with the ring on his finger and felt him nuzzle himself closer to me.

"Love You too." His breathing was calm and his legs were tangled with mine as I looked and smiled.

"You're so beautiful," I whispered quietly, brushing hair from his face.

"And I'm all yours," the quiet response came. "So long as you'll have me." Titus raised his head with a small smile and I cupped his face, running my thumb along his cheek.

"I'll have you as long as you want me." I brushed his ear and he leaned into the touch.

"And what if I want you forever?" He smiled and I shrugged, letting my hand stop and rest on the nape of his neck.

"Forever is a long time," I said with a playful grin. He copied it and leaned up so our foreheads and noses were touching.

"Good," He whispered before tilting his head and closing his eyes to kiss me. I reciprocated easily and used my elbow to prop myself up. He pulled away to mumble in my ear. "The longer the time, the better." He leaned back down to rest his head on my chest and I could feel my cheeks redden.

"God, I'm marrying you as soon as possible." I felt Titus chuckle and pat my chest gently.

"I'm not complaining. Now go to bed."

"Yes, Sir." Though, I may have stayed up a little later just to admire the man sleeping on my chest

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"-ah"

"M-ah"

"Micah!"

I jolted awake and hummed tiredly as I stretched.

"Hm? What? Yeah?" I rubbed my eyes and heard an angelic laugh, opening them to see and angel smiling at me.

Did I die in my sleep?

Is this heaven?

"Good morning. You were sleeping like a rock." Titus kissed my cheek and I sat up in bed to kiss him.

"Yeah well, we've done nothing for three days. My body knows nothing other than sleep and eat." I poked his cheek with my finger and he sighed.

"Four days. But your Dad texted you. He said they're supposed to come home with the baby today, so that should be fun." He smiled and scooted so he was snuggled into my side.

"I still don't even know if it's a boy or a girl yet. Did he say?" I wrapped my arm around him and he shook his head.

"No. I guess we'll find out later though," he mumbled. "I miss everyone. It's too quiet." I felt him try to shift into my lap and I helped him, letting him sit between my legs as he leaned his back against my chest.

"Yeah, me too." I wrapped my arms around his middle and interlaced our fingers over his stomach, smiling at the cold metal of his ring.

We stayed that way for a while, cuddling and talking, slipping in a few kisses here and there. We heard a car pull into the driveway and looked to each other before jumping out of bed and hurrying down the stairs like kids on Christmas.

"We're home!" I heard Dad call as we reached the bottom of the stairs. "But it looks like you already knew that." He chuckled and I looked out the door behind him to see Pops pulling bags out of the car and Kai carrying in what looked to be a diaper bag, Aiko behind her with a car seat.

Contrary to popular belief, I don't hate Aiko. He works part-time at a cafe to help with the baby and has spent a surprising amount of time with Kai since he told us he wanted to help.

He sat the car seat inside the door, out of the way before making his way to help gather other things. It was covered with a thin blanket, so I couldn't see the baby. I stared at it dumbly before Kai saw me and laughed.

"Do you wanna hold her?" She went to pick the car seat up and I nodded quickly, following her to the couch. I sat before finally realizing her words.

"Her? It's a girl?" I bounced in my spot like an impatient child and Kai smiled, nodding her head as she uncovered the seat. Gently, she lifted my niece and placed her in my arms, making sure I held her head. I stared in awe and smiled as tiny fingers gripped one of my own.

She was dressed in a slightly too big onesie, the sleeves and legs coming over her hands and feet when pulled all the way down. It was yellow with grey trim and had a matching grey hat to go with it. The black strands of hair poking out gave away her hair color, but I'd have to wait to see her eyes.

"What's her name?" I rubbed the bottom of her foot through her sock gently and chuckled as she curled her little toes and pulled the foot away.

"Alexi Bakugo." She folded the blanket that was over the car seat and I furrowed my brows.

"No middle name? And why doesn't she have Aiko's last name?" I adjusted Alexi in my arms as I spoke.

"No. I couldn't think of one. And Aiko told me he didn't want her to have his last name." She shrugged and said man poked his head in the door.

"Because the Bakugo name is a badass name and I'll be damned if she takes my lame ass name." He disappeared again and I raised a brow.

"Well then," I mumbled, "I guess we know who'll be taking who's last name when you get married." I chuckled and Kai glared at me.

"Like hell am I marrying that dumbass. He can try to put a ring on my cold, dead finger." She shook her head and I laughed, feeling the baby in my arms start to squirm and whine. I froze momentarily and it was Kai's turn to laugh at me.

"Relax dude, you just jostled her a little." Alexi calmed again and I sighed, Nodding. Titus was right. I have a lot of learning to do.

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So, the way I originally planned to end this book was a little abrupt. I decided instead of that I'm going to ease out of it with a few years of time skips and then the final chapter.

This is your warning that the book is coming to an end soon.

(Also, excuse me, but what the fuck? Last time I checked, this book was at 9k something reads and now it has 14k? Have I just not noticed this or what?)