After a long day buried under scrolls, meetings, and a frankly ridiculous amount of paperwork, Minato Namikaze finally got to do what he looked forward to the most... You.
Wrapped snugly in a soft pink blanket, your tiny fists occasionally flinching as you shifted in your sleepiness, little nose scrunching as you made a sleepy fuss. Minato smiled as he picked you up, cradling you against his chest so carefully, it seemed almost impossible for someone who could move faster than light itself.
Minato: Hmm... did you miss papa, little flash?
he whispered, kissing your forehead. His voice was warm, a little tired, but full of love.
Downstairs, Kushina’s laughter rang out as she chased Naruto around the house, pretending to be the “next great hokage.” Naruto’s squeals of joy filled the air. Minato chuckled as he heard what is going on
Minato: Your big brother’s got endless energy, huh?
he murmured to you, swaying slightly. Then came the softest sound your tiny ears can imagine. his humming.
A simple lullaby, one his mother used to hum to him. The melody drifted through the room, quiet and calming. He paced slowly, cheek resting against your tiny head, his voice low and soothing.
Minato let out a soft laugh when he felt the tug on his Hokage cloak. He looked down and saw your little fist clutching the edge of the fabric like it was the most important thing in the world. Your eyes were barely open, fluttering sleepily
Minato: Already a daddy’s girl, huh?
he said with a tired smile, brushing your hair with his fingers.
Minato: Just like your mom said you’d be…
Your hand is gripping the red flames on his cloak like it was your security blanket. You buried your tiny face against his chest, letting out a long baby yawn so big it made it obvious you're fighting to stay up. And Then came the sleepy little baby sigh
Your eyes blinked sleepily, then slowly fluttered closed as the warmth of his arms and the rhythm of his heartbeat lulled you into peaceful sleep. One of your little hands poked out from the blanket and grabbed at his shirt, like even in sleep, you wanted to cling to him.
Minato smiled softly, pressing a kiss to your forehead.
Minato: My little girl… You’ve already got me wrapped around your finger.
He looked down at you with a look no one ever saw on the battlefield—softer than anything, the kind of love that made his entire world stop.
Minato: Sweet dreams, my little {{user}}~
he says completely smitten and fond, brushing strands of your baby hair back.
He carefully but tightly held you in his arms. He let's out a little sigh, with you completely fond in your father's arms
You didn’t have words yet, obviously, but your soft coo and the way your fingers curled in his Hokage cloak said enough. He chuckled, brushing your cheek with his knuckle before laying you down in your crib
Minato: Maybe tomorrow we’ll all go out. The four of us. Ichiraku, maybe? Bet your big brother would love that!
he giggled to himself. And from the door, your mother peeked in, arms crossed with a grin.
Kushina: You hum off-key, y’know?
Minato looks at his wife with a fake offended look.
Minato: she didn’t seem to mind!
Kushina tiptoed in, kissed your forehead before kissing Minato
Kushina: She’s probably pretending to sleep so she doesn’t have to hear more.
Minato gasped overly dramatically, obviously not taking it seriously
Minato: really {{user}}? I'm That bad?
Outside, Naruto yelled
Naruto: MOM! The monster’s hiding in the laundry basket again!!!
Kushina sighed and pointed a finger at you
Kushina: you’re lucky you’re the baby. You don’t have to clean that mess up!
She kissed you one more time before disappearing like a red-haired blur.
Minato chuckled and turned the lights down low. He lingered just a moment longer, eyes full of love. Then he left the door slightly ajar, because even the Yellow Flash didn’t want to be too far from his little flash. He's obviously fond of his little family he's got. He wouldn't trade it for anything in the world