Disclaimer: I don't own Mayuko Shiraki or Hatori Sohma, nuh-uh! That, my friends, is the almighty privilege of Natsuki Takaya-sensei.

Warning(s): Spoilers! Well, sorta. I mean it's implied that Hatori and Mayuko got together, but children were never on the agenda if'n chu know what I mean. ;3

Summary: Mayuko's pregnant, Hatori's clueless, and the two are lost in the fate called love. Romantic? Sure. Chaotic? Heck yes!

"The Dragon's Flame"

Written by: UnspokenDreams

"Be honest," Mayuko abruptly began, grasping her husband's tie in addition to his attention. "Do I look like I've gained weight?"

Hatori cocked an eyebrow, his arms folding casually across his chest. "You're pregnant, Mayu. I would hope so."

The poor woman could have literally dropkicked her husband or, well, captain obvious in this case. "You know what I mean. I'm only three months along, Hatori-kun, and that's not an invitation for excess weight!"

Sighing, the olive-eyed man shook his head, the act sending an array of dark bangs against his amused expression. "Well, now that you bring the matter up I suppose you have put on a little weight, but I'm sure it isn't anything you can't work off," he replied nonchalantly, unaware that he'd thrown himself in a lioness's den. Poor Hatori was unaware of a pregnant woman's raging, unpredictable mood swings and, well, Mayuko was quick to open his eyes to the issue.

"What?!" She shrieked as her grasp tightened on his tie, "you're lying!"

"Mayu, I was only saying…"

"Only saying what, hmm? That I'm obese?"

"…I never said that."

"You have no room to talk anyway!"

The previous dragon of the zodiac blinked in bewilderment. "I beg your pardon? Are you implying that I've gained weight as well?"

"I'm saying you're a Fatty McFatterson, dear. You might want to lay off of those tea cakes you like so much," Mayuko answered sweetly, batting her long eyelashes in a suggestive manner.

"That's rude," Hatori challenged with a small smile, "I hardly think I'm qualified to be a 'Fatty McFatterson', or whatever you just accused me of being."

Mayuko's acrimonious conduct was cut short as she was seized in an untamed fit of laughter. Was this really the man she'd married? The one that had been so cold, aloof, and far from the currently gentle man before her eyes? The transition was quite on the dramatic side. "Okay, so you're not fat, but you have gained a little around the middle. It's probably because you've actually been eating," She mused with a grin as she gave her spouse's stomach a small pat.

"I'm afraid I must if I am to survive," Hatori concurred, affectionately entwining his fingers with the hand she had rested about his abdomen. "Although, I must say. Your cooking has gotten better."

The pregnant female twitched. Would there be no pleasing this man?! "Gee, thanks sweetie. Did it ever occur to you that you're just a picky eater?"

"No, that particular thought has never occurred to me," He sighed before he brought her hand to his lips, kissing the soft skin chastely.

Mayuko, despite the fact that she had been together with him for three years, blushed deeply as though he'd proposed all over again. Sohma Hatori, the once frozen snow, was her husband and, with a childish giggle, she couldn't have loved him more.

-End/To Be Continued?-

Author's Note: Fweeee! XD This is totally random, yeah, but come on! There's not enough HatorixMayuko shtuff out there, ya know? I don't know about you guys, but I think once married and settled Hatori would take on a more passionate, laid-back sort of perspective. Think about it! He doesn't have to worry about the curse since it's broken, Akito isn't a BETCH anymore, aaaand he's actually happy for once. This idea just kinda popped into my head earlier today. I might add more depending on my mood later this week. Haha, poor Ha'ri-kins ish clueless! Much love! –G-chan.