Something to Tell You

By: Kasumi Rose

I stood at the kitchen sink and ran the last dirty plate under water. We had just finished dinner and tonight was my night to do the dishes. My husband came into the kitchen. He hugged me from behind, and I smiled at his gentle embrace. Little gestures of affection were one of the things I loved about him. The last plate was dry and done. My husband then went to the living room. I placed the dish on the dish rack and followed my husband out into the den. He sat down on the couch and picked up the book he'd been reading. I smiled watching him. His green eyes flew over the words and his red hair fluttered gently as he leaned back on the couch. He looked so calm I did not want to disturb him.

" Kurama," I began, " we need to talk."

So the moment had come at last. The memory of the phone conversation this afternoon was still fresh in my mind. I remembered asking the doctor if he was sure three times. Each time he said yes. My heart hammered in my ribs as Kurama put down the book and looked at me with concerned eyes.

" What is it, dear?" he asked as he grasped my hand.

I closed my eyes trying to remain calm. A wave of nervousness washed over me and I was reminded of the moment in time when I told him I loved him. I was not sure how he would take the news, but it was necessary to tell him and tell him soon. I forced myself to keep standing and to face him.

'Just tell him' a small voice in my head urged.

Kurama stood. I hugged him close and whispered it to him.

"We're having a baby," I breathed out.

Kurama pulled back and looked at me at arms length. He wore a shocked expression. I was one of the few people who could ever surprise him so thoroughly. I looked into his eyes and smiled gently assuring him I was serious. He answered with a smile too and we hugged again. It was a simple gesture to tell me he was happy I would have his child. I felt how warm he was and relaxed against him, reassured and calmed. I would bare a child for the man I love. Nothing could spoil my joy for the moment.

This is just a little ficlet that I had to write down. I'll leave it up you guys to decide the identity of the narrator. I hope you like it. Any questions, comments or concerns can be sent to Nkitpanich@msn.com

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