for what it's worth

   COULD NOT HELP BUT GIGGLE at her friend’s secret memory. “ He did? Fugaku does seems like someone who would have this kind of behavior. He is tough on the outside but is very soft for his children and for you. Isn’t this why you fell in love? ” asked smiling. “ Ah — I can’t wait to hold him, to see his small face… I really can’t wait ‘ttebane! ”

“Why, yes,” she could not help the certain fondness that took over her tone, the ash of color that was liking staining her cheeks. Her affections were undeniable, as they were and will forever be. “Hold him...” She imagined it — couldn't help it — the images simply just took over her mind. In a pastel room where the curtain fluttered, Kushina cradling a small bundle —

how can fugaku not grow to love her please

        ❝ Mikoto-san!– I was asked by Fugaku-san to come by. I hope I’m not intruding.❞ he greeted with an instant smile.  ❝ You don’t have to call me that, by the way. ❞ They were friends after all. Minato deemed it too formal, even if he was the Hokage. 

     “ How could I forget? I rushed to the hospital as soon as I could, only to see that small baby in your arms… Do you think so? Well, I do feel like my love is being multiplied since he started growing in here. I wonder how it will feel like, to have this baby in my arms. ”

“I've never told anyone this— Fugaku was a little afraid to handle him. “He is so small, he is so small” he said. Though he wanted to so bad, what if he dropped him? But once Itachi was in his arms, no one could take him away.