Quarters and Kicks

Posted on Fri Jul 17, 2020 @ 10:40am by

Mission: Mission 0 - While You Wait
Location: Amus quarters

Sickbay was finally sorted. It had taken most of the afternoon but finally Amu could get off duty and spend some time with Ikuto. She finally reached her quarters and sat down. She had a few hours before the mixer arranged by the Captain.

"You're home..." a voice said. A tall slender man entered the room in civilian clothing, his sharp dark eyes resting on the young pregnant woman. Amu smiled, she and Ikuto weren't married yet, but together had created a new life together; one she carried inside her belly.

"How was the lounge?" She asked as she unzipped her uniform. The maternity wear undershirt was cropped just below the chest exposing her round belly. Ikuto smiled as he sat on the couch and beckoned her over. Joining him she sighed, finally glad to be off her feet.

"We're all ready for that mixer. Although I was told to come and make sure you're alright before we go together" he said simply. "Sickbay good?"

Amu nodded. "Still a lot of things to do, but I've got it how I like it. I needed some help with some of the heavier equipment, but apart from that we're all ready to go"

Ikuto smiled, he placed a hand on Amus belly, her smooth tight skin warm to the touch, the only blemish her protruding belly button. Amu had noticed he had always wanted to feel her belly when she got home, it was probably his way of being closer to his new son or daughter.

"Good to hear" he said as he held her. With his other hand he turned her head to look her in the eyes. "You're still very beautiful Amu. I can't wait to see what this new ship and start brings us" he told her softly. Amu blushed, this was Ikuto wanting something, or something wasn't quite right.

"What do you want?" She aaked still allowing his hand to move up and down her rounded belly.
"You?" He grinned. "I want to take you to that mixer as my date tonight" he asked.

Amu smirked. "I can let you do that. But we'll be there meeting the other crew too. You can't pay attention to me all the time. I want you to get to know them as well. Afterall we will be here a while. Our child will be born on this ship he/she will call it home"

Ikuto grinned. "I agree to your terms" he stated.

"Ikuto... its not a treaty!" Amu laughed. "Promise me you'll enjoy yourself you little alley cat". Ever since she had described him as one it had stuck in her mind.

"Of course... nyan!" He replied. He leaned in, their lips met as he kissed her. Amu could feel his warmth, he may be a bit of a romantic like this behind closed doors to her, but she knew that infront of others he could be so very different.

Amu broke free and held her hand over his. "The babys kicking. He/she probably knows you're here. Afterall he/she can gear your voice" Amu explained. The kicks were faint, but you could just feel them if you knew where they were. She moved Ikutos hand to the side of her navel where the baby was playing football with her womb.

"I love it when he/she does that" Ikuto said staring down at his hand. He could feel the light movements from within Amu. He was excited to finally be a father and with a girl that helped and loved him through his most difficult times. "Will I be a good dad?" He asked.

Amu smiled. "If I can be a good mother, I'm sure you'll be a great dad. But let's cross that bridge when we come to it shall we?". He nodded in response. He knew they still had a few months until the big day came, but he couldn't help but be impatient.
"I'm going to get a fresh uniform for the mixer. You've got that suit and tie in the closet..."

"Do I have to wear it?" He asked with a slight whine. Dressing smart was never really his thing. He preferred his alley cat casual style.

"You're pregnant girlfriend says that you're to wear it... for her" Amu stated. "The one who you're currently feeling the belly of... so yes"

Ikuto grinned. "Can't argue with that". He removed his hand and rose to his feet. He held out a hand to help Amu up. "Lets go get ready shall we?"