Silent Love (Kakashi x OC)

Chapter 15: Precious

Kira had her baby!

It was a boy and they named him Kaji. Gai was definitely ecstatic and had been by Kira's side through everything. He seemed like the proudest father there ever could be. I had come to visit them after they came home from the hospital. It was precious.

Little Kaji was fast asleep in his crib and Kira was sitting in a chair beside him while Gai was passed out on the floor. It was quite an amusing sight.

"Baby's don't like to sleep consistently," was all Kira said.

I bet.

I watched her care for Kaji and even helped a bit. I began to feel a certain way. Part of me wished I had a baby of my own. Someone who would care for me and them. That idea was foreign though. I didn't exactly have anyone who looked at me the way Gai looks at Kira. It was such a genuine, pure look. I wanted that from someone.

"Shizura. Could you hold Kaji for me?" Kira asked and I nodded, taking the small baby in my arms.

There was a knock at the door and Kira turned to get it. Gai was still asleep, but I know if he was up, he'd be fighting to get to the door first.

"You're here!" Kira cheered.

"Of course I am. I'm the child's uncle," an all too familiar voice spoke.

Kakashi entered the house and I gave him a smile. He nodded and then his eyes fell on the child in my arms.

"So small," he commented as he approached, lightly brushed the baby's head with his fingers. "Kira. I'm so proud of you."

Kira smiled at her brother and then yawned.

"Well, you guys seem like you've got this. I'm gonna take a nap," she said and then walked off.

My eyes widened and I looked at Kakashi, whose eyes were still trained on Kaji.

Kakashi has been helping me so much since that night. I no longer drank and didn't throw myself into missions without some rest. He was a good friend and I was grateful to him.

Now I was helping take care of a baby with him!

"Do you have any experience with babies," Kakashi asked.

I shook my head no.

"Neither do I," Kakashi said.

I just sat down on the couch, still holding Kaji. His small hands were gripping my clothes as he clung to me. It was cute. I smiled and gently poked his cheek.

"Seems you have a motherly instinct, Shizura," Kakashi commented with a closed eyed smile.

My cheeks warmed up a bit and I looked at him surprised. I didn't want to sign a response since I wanted to make sure I help Kaji with great care. Kira trusted me to take care of him and I wasn't taking any risks. Maybe I was being overprotective, but I'm not sure what to do!

"It's a compliment," Kakashi said. "This shows a softer side of you."

I gave him a smile and he took a seat beside me, putting an arm around me on the back of the couch. He watched Kaji with intently and I found it cute. This was his nephew after all.

I then gently moved Kaji in my arms and held him out for Kakashi to take. He seemed surprised but then took the baby in his arms, holding him to his chest.

'He is very cute,' I signed, smiling at him.

"He is," Kakashi responded. "I didn't ever think I would a family like this. Kira changed everything and has continued to do so."

'She's a wonderful sister,' I signed. 'And a great friend.'

"Indeed. You're a great friend too. Kira appreciates you a lot," Kakashi said. "And so do I."

'I appreciate you as well,' I signed, grinning happily. 'You're probably my closest friend.'

"Thank you, Shizura," he said and then focused his gaze on the baby.

I then rested my head against his shoulder, watching Kaji as well. It was nice...it felt like...we were a family of our own. I felt my cheeks become flushed but then pushed those thoughts away.

After a few hours, Kira emerged from her bedroom and held her arms out, wanting her baby back. Kakashi handed Kaji to Kira and she gingerly took him back. She kissed the top of the baby's head and hummed softly as she walked to the kitchen.

"I need to go now," Kakashi said. "I'll be seeing you both around."

I nodded and waved goodbye as he left the apartment. I then walked into the kitchen and Kira was just smiling at me. I gave her a confused look and she just chuckled.

"You and Kakashi have gotten close," Kira commented and I just shrugged. "He never reads his 'romance' novels around you."

I gave her an odd look when she put emphasis on romance.

"They're...inappropriate romantic books. Don't worry about it," Kira said moving on from that subject. "What I'm trying to say is that I think he likes you."

Well, we're friends, so that makes sense. She must have not gotten the reaction she wanted and explained further.

"Shizura. I think he likes you more than a friend," Kira stated.

My eyes widened and I know I was blushing.

Kakashi likes me!

Kira chuckled at my shocked reaction and I just stood there unsure what to do. Does he really?

"He goes out of his way to see or help you. He learned to sign so he can communicate with you. He takes you out to get food," she listed off all these things, showing why she has her suspicions. "It would make the most sense if he did! Even the way he looke at you."

Huh? The way he looks at me...

I gave her a questioning look and she just smiled.

"He looks at you as if you are precious to him," she said and my heart skipped a beat.

I was so flustered and my mind filled with so many thoughts. He looked at me...like I was precious...

My face was so warm and I put my hands on my cheeks as I kept trying to think through all of this.

"I've never seen him look at anyone like he does you," Kira said. "I think you two would make each other happy."

She went over and rested a hand on my shoulder, her other arm still subverting her baby.

"I know you would make him happy," Kira assured me. "It doesn't matter where you came from and who you were. It's who you are now and he truly cares about you."

I began to rub my eyes, making sure I wouldn't cry. I never thought anyone would care about me like this.

"I'm sorry if I've overwhelmed you. I'm just happy that my brother has someone like you," she admitted.

I gave her a small hug, being careful of the baby in her arms.

"And do not feel pressure to do anything," Kira advised. "You may go at your own pace and if you don't feel the same, that's okay. Do what makes you happy too."

I nodded, signing 'thank you' before taking my leave.

The thing is...

Kakashi is precious to me too

He's done so much for me and...I might love him.

It wasn't totally romantic though. It was genuine platonic love, but with these new feelings coming to fruition, everything seems to be changing.

What should I do?!

This chapter makes me so happy. It's adorable and wholesome.