Aki stared at you, his eyes unable to shift from the baby boy in your arms. You had been gone for a few months on a mission, but he never imagined you would come back with a baby. His baby.

"You... Had a baby?" He asked, almost like he was trying to register the fact that so much had happened. Aki was in disbelief, not making a move to come closer to you and greet your child. How could he be a father?

"Are—...Are you alright?" Aki took a step toward you, his cold fingers cupping your cheek.