Hello all! It has been a while since I uploaded anything but I wanted to add something for bumbleby week for here is a story I've been working on. Now I can't promise that I will keep the update up because I'm starting my last year of college this year, but I will say that this story has been planned out and I will add the second chapter later on tonight. Well I hope you all enjoy!
Chapter 1: Decisions
"What you working on?" Yang said as she slowly approached Blake from the kitchen. She set down a set of matching cat cups on the counter and sat next to the girl.
"My Publisher wants me to write a children's book." Blake reaches for the cup and the counter and takes a big sip, only to sigh after she set it down.
"Children's book? That's new, what's it about?"
"Well the main character is a small girl who's in love with flowers. I'm still working it out."
Yang moves a little closer to Blake to wrap her arms around her bringing them closer. Blake immediately nuzzles into Yang's neck enjoying the warmth that always surrounds her.
"I'm sure you'll get it. You always tough it out." Yang paused, "But why a children's book? I mean I think it's great, but I don't know you never seemed like the one to write for kids. Or even like them." Yang whispered that last part hoping her girlfriend didn't hear.
Obviously Blake heard and she smiled at the girl, "I already write fiction, so simplifying it into something children would enjoy is a nice challenge." she lowered her gaze slightly adding,
"And I do like children. Their innocence is adorable."
"Right! Plus, the way they are totally honest when they are little is the cutest. Oh! That reminds me of this video I saw on YouTube recently, let me find it real quick."
Yang pulled out her phone and typed in "kids say the darnest things" Blake set down her work and they watched videos for what felt like hours. They watched videos ranging from a baby's first word to children dancing to the latest songs and the couple just laughed; only when they heard the front door open did the two stop watching videos.
"Hey girls what'cha up to?" Taiyang asked as he came through the door with groceries.
"Just funny kid videos." Yang replied getting up to help her father with the groceries.
"Oh yeah? Yang and Ruby were pretty funny as children too."
"Oh really? Yang only told me a handful of stories, but they were always about Ruby." Blake chimed in from her seat.
"Yang has always been a little fireball since she was little. When she got her first haircut she was so upset that she grabbed handfuls of her cut hair and put them in her pocket, and when we got home she begged me to glue it back on. I actually have a picture of her holding her hair, remind me to show it to you later." Tai started to laugh recalling the memory of his eldest daughter.
"Dad that was not funny! I thought it would never grow back and don't show Blake that picture it's horrible."
"Too bad! I'm still showing her the picture. What made you guys start watching baby videos? Are you guys expecting?" Tai's face grew wider when she saw the two girls react to his comment. Even Though he knew it was a joke, he wouldn't mind if it was true.
"What Dad no! Blake's writing a children's book and it sorta let to the videos, I guess." Yang took a small glance at Blake only to see the girl stuck in place with an expression Yang couldn't figure out. "Besides we-we've never talked about it before." she added more bashfully.
"Mhmm. A children's book, well that is new."
"My Publisher thought I should expand my writing and we both thought this would be a good challenge for me." Blake answered after her initial shock was over, "Plus kids are honest critics unlike most people out there."
"True, well I'm happy you're expanding your horizons. Dinner will be ready in about an hour if you girls wanna eat."
"Thanks Dad. Come on Blake let's clean the living room and set up a movie."
Blake nodded her head and began to pick up the papers she left on the couch and headed to the room she and Yang share. After graduating college, the two girls moved in with Tai, he offered them a place to stay while they both got use to the "adult" world.
Yang graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy, it took her a while to complete 2,000 hours of clinical practice, so staying with Tai made things easier for her. She recently got a job being Pyrrha Nikos personal physical therapist, normally it would have taken her awhile to get into this type of position, but due to her relationship with Pyrrha and her boyfriend Jaune she could start work easily. While being Pyrrha Nikos -famous boxer and occasional tennis player- personal physical therapist is great; the boxer lives in Vale and the commute between Patch and there isn't that hard but annoying so she is on call most of the time. When she isn't helping Pyrrha she works at a small clinic where most of the patients are locals in the area.
Blake on the other hand had a harder time finding her place in the "adult" world. She got her Bachelor's degree in English Literature, so she had many options to choose from. Her writing career started off rocky, she submitted short stories, poems, a couple of translations but she got nothing. It wasn't until she met Coco Adel-her current publisher- that her work started to take off. Now she writes fiction-and now children's books- under the name "Luna" and while Blake loves writing the income isn't that great when she gets writers block, so she teaches at the local high school as main English teacher for seniors.
"Hey Blake, babe. Can we have a little talk?"
"Sure. What's up?" Blake moves to sit next Yang as they talk. After cleaning up the blonde got very quiet and Blake was pretty sure she knew why.
"I-I was just thinking; you know wondering if you wanted to have a kid?" Blake knew this was coming, after watching those videos-not the first time they've done that-and her dad's comment it was just up for discussion now.
"I knew you were going to say that, and my answer is, I don't know Yang. I mean we're only 25! Don't you thi-"
"My dad had me 20! Age shouldn't be a problem. He worked it out and we could too" Yang interrupted abruptly.
"I know. I j-just need some time to think it through."
"Yes. You're right, I understand. Sorry for interrupting you."
"It's okay. Now come here." Blake wrapped her arms around Yang's waist and gave a chase kiss on her lips. Yang couldn't help the goofy smile that appeared on her face, she brought their foreheads together and whispered, "I love you."
Even though it was cliché Blake hated Mondays. Her morning class was just as dead as she was and the fact that she wasn't in the best mood made the day even worse. After her talk with Yang she could tell her girlfriend's mood was different. It was too much to think about so Blake gave her class a few pages to read while she went to the teachers' lounge to get a cup of coffee.
She was almost done brewing the coffee when she heard her name from across the room. She slowly rubbed her temples and turned to see who it was.
"A good morning we got here huh, Ms. Belladonna?" It was Sun, the P.E teacher, and usually his energetic nature would make the school day go faster but today was not the case.
"Good morning, . Why are we yelling so early in the morning?" Blake retorted a little more hostel than she wanted.
"Okay whoa! Stop the teacher talk, what's wrong Blake?"
"Sorry it's not you. I just have a lot on my mind; last weekend Yang asked if I wanted to have kids and I-"
"Oh my god! That's so great, what's the problem?" Blake took a moment to reply honestly shocked by the energetic response. Am I the only one thinking about the logistics of it?
"Don't you think were too young? And what about money? We would also have to move; I have to think about my parents, and jobs, it's a lot."
"Blake, answer this question. Do you want to have a baby? Don't think about the money or all that stuff. Do you Blake Belladonna want to have a baby with your girlfriend?"
Blake took a moment imagining Yang playing with a young child, she pictured the small hands and feet. The shared laughter they would have and most importantly the smile on Yang's face. Sure, there would be hardships but maybe they could work it out.
"Yes. Yes, I do." Blake finally answered with a smile.
That night Blake came home with a bigger smile than usual. She set her bag in their room and changed into her comfort clothes, black legging and one of Yang's graphic T-shirts. When she heard, the front door open she practically sprinted into the room to greet her girlfriend. Without any warning Blake ran into Yang's arms and hung around her neck.
"Whoa this is new! What's up Bl-"
"I'm ready."
"Huh? I don't...wait you don't mean?"
"Do you wanna have a baby Yang?"
Yang didn't answer at first she just stood there, until she felt the tears in her eyes run down her face. She wrapped her arms around Blake's waist and silently sobbed into her shoulder. Blake just started to rub her back trying to calm down her crying girlfriend.
"Yes Blake, I would love to have a baby with you."