Authoress's Note:

Hi readers! This is a bonus chapter to the previous chapter which shows some troubles Natsume has to deal with having a pregnant wife. I hope you enjoy it! Review please :) Criticisms accepted, hahahaha :P


Mikan pulled the tissue out of the box to blow her nose and needed another to dry her tears. Seeing that the tissue box was empty, her husband quickly replaced it with a brand new one. Natsume sat down in front of her, and took a tissue to dry her tears.

"I mean… Look at these arms!" Mikan pinched her underarm, "they're all fats!"

"I totally look like a cow!" She continued.

"No Mikan, you do not look like a cow," Poor Natsume had no idea how to comfort his wife who was overly concerned about her increased weight gain, which wasn't unusual because she was into her fifth month of pregnancy. He had been trying to explain to his lovely wife that she did not look like a cow for the past half an hour, but the stubborn woman just did not believe him. Natsume sighed, desperately needing some help now.

"In fact," Natsume grabbed her hand and lifted it to his lips, "you look more beautiful than before."

"You're just trying to make me happy aren't you?" Mikan sniffled, refusing to believe what Natsume said. Although…she did blush at the tiny gesture her husband did to her. His eyes were captivating and so sexy, this man was such a charmer! After so many years of getting together, her heart was still fluttering like how a teenage girl behaved with her first love.

Natsume did not say that just to appease her; he really meant what he had said. To him, Mikan was sexier than ever; she was looking curvier, her bosom and ass fuller, causing Natsume to be in agony because of all the desire that was building up inside him. He wanted so badly to just carry the brunette back to their bedroom and take her then and there. If only she just understood how he didn't care about her physical appearance in the least.

"No, I really-"

DING DONG!

Natsume was cut off by the doorbell that saved him from the situation he was facing now. He definitely needed some time to think of how to make his wife feel better.

He opened the door to welcome Ruka and Hotaru into his house.

"I'm so glad you're here" Natsume patted his friend on the shoulder, heaving a sigh of relief.

"Natsume? What's wrong?" Ruka asked.

"Nothing much, just having issues with a pregnant wife."

"Sounds like you're having a tough life huh?" The blond man chuckled, feeling amused at the plight his friend was in. Looks like Natsume-the-oh-so-perfect wasn't so perfect after all!

"This is the pits man," Natsume grumbled, "Someday you'll understand me."

Ruka gulped, fearing his future would be bleak. If Mikan would be hard to handle, then dealing with a pregnant Hotaru would be like fighting the toughest monster boss ever! Wait, what was he thinking? Hotaru wasn't even his wife yet and he was thinking of her being pregnant with his child, but he kind of liked that idea. Ruka turned as red as a tomato, his hands covering his face to hide his embarrassment.


"So, what is it this time?" Hotaru put her hands on her hips, glaring down at the brunette. The men were standing on the other side of the room, knowing better than to interfere with the Blackmailing Queen. Although, Natsume kind of doubted that Hotaru could stop Mikan from crying. If he, Mikan's husband, couldn't stop her from crying, Hotaru had little chances. He gave a wry smile, doubting Hotaru's abilities no matter how talented the lady was.

"Hotaruuu- *sniffs* don't you think I look fat?" Mikan looked up at Hotaru, giving that cute puppy dog eyes.

"Yup," the brunette's eyes widened in horror, her mouth agape. Hotaru was brutally honest as usual but what she just said to the pregnant woman was plain horrible! Had she no sympathy for the woman? Natsume and Ruka gasped when she replied Mikan, thinking that either this woman was just cruel, or she was just cruel.

"I knew it! Natsume was just being nice to me!" Mikan covered her face with her hands, horrified at the cruel truth. Finally someone had told her the truth, or rather, what she'd believed in so strongly.

"What! No! Oi Imai, look at what you did!" Natsume grunted, feeling irritated at the fact that the woman just ruined his efforts of trying to appease his wife.

"But, you look pretty to me" Hotaru continued, completely ignoring Natsume. She smiled gently at Mikan and reached out her hand to stroke her head, causing Mikan to look up.

"Really..?" Mikan knew Hotaru never lied, at least not to her. Not that Natsume lied to her, but she knew Natsume was just being considerate of her. But what she needed now wasn't consideration, but the truth. Truth, in which Hotaru could give her.

"Yea, trust me."

Mikan's face brightened up immediately and she gave Hotaru a tight hug, crushing her with her huge belly. "You're the best Hotaru!" she squealed. Hotaru looked at Natsume with those mocking eyes and smirk, as if she were telling him, 'Take that'. No wait, she was definitely telling him that.

Natsume folded his arms and stared at the two. This was so unfair, a hundred percent foul play. He rolled his eyes, trying to give the impression that he didn't care. But he did.

Ruka, who seemed to know Natsume's thought at that moment, shook his head and said, "Don't mind, don't mind! It's said that in the whole process, the father feels that he is being ignored."

Damn right I do. "Let's just get going…"


The four of them were heading to the shopping mall to get some baby items to prepare for the future. They were wandering around the mall when they spotted a cute looking store located on the third floor. To Mikan, it was like love at first sight, her eyes sparkled when she entered the store and she was grinning from ear to ear. She LOVED anything to do with cute. Obviously feeling very excited, she grabbed Natsume's arm and dragged him around the shop. Natsume allowed himself to be dragged around by this woman, because on the inside, he was secretly excited as well.

"Oh, just look at these baby clothes! They're so cute!" Mikan said, tugging on Natsume's sleeve. She held up romper suit, which was pink-her favourite colour- and had a cute bunny design, which was furry and soft to the touch, in the centre of the romper. It was also printed in polka dots, something that was nostalgic to both of them. He reminisced on the days when he was just a perverted kid–not that he grew out of it now– who called Mikan 'Polka dots' just to gain her attention, especially when those annoying boys hung around her. He smiled to himself, thinking how enjoyable those days were.

Mikan, whose thoughts were aligned with his, scooted nearer to him and rested her head on his shoulder, with a smile on her face. Natsume put his arm around her waist, and pulled her closer towards him. The couple enjoyed the silent moment they had between them, with no interference from the outside world.

"If our child is a boy, I'm sure he'll look as handsome as you!"

"And if our child is a girl, she'll be as beautiful as you"

"You prefer having a girl?" Mikan asked. Yes, he would definitely prefer a girl because he didn't want to be jealous of a boy in his wife's arms, a boy who was HIS child. He had enough of being ignored by Mikan during these few months, and the little boy would NOT deprive him of Mikan any longer. He kept silent to Mikan's question because he wasn't going to tell her that he was just being jealous, because he knew she would make fun of him. No way is he going to be made fun of!

"Oh look! Milk bottles! We definitely need those." Natsume changed the topic skillfully, and walked away. Escape plan, success!

The four of them finished their shopping and had a nice lunch at Cravings Satisfied, a famous restaurant opened by Anna Umenomiya, their former classmate. She was a successful woman who opened her very own restaurant chain and earned by the millions. They had a nice catch-up session with Anna and Mikan had also satisfied her cravings with her favourite Howalon. Oh, her cravings were definitely satisfied!

At the end of the day, Ruka sent Hotaru home and Mikan and Natsume also headed back to their own house. Before they knew it, they were lying on the bed, feeling all exhausted and lazy to move.

"Oh I feel so stiff everywhere…" Upon hearing that, Natsume got up and started massaging her shoulders to provide her some relief.

"Thanks Natsume!" she grinned, gripping Natsume's hand lightly. The man just remained silent.

"You know…throughout my pregnancy, I keep thinking of Mother," Natsume paused for awhile, noticing how the mood became solemn, and then continued massaging her. Although Yuka had passed away for quite some time, he knew that Mikan had never fully gotten over it. He just remained silent, knowing that the only thing he could do was to provide a listening ear.

"Mother…had no one to rely on when she was pregnant right? She was always escaping her pursuers, fearing for both our lives, and even getting sick. She was all alone." Mikan tilted her head up, her eyes looking into the distance. "Thinking of how lonely she felt, with Father not around to share her happiness and sorrows with like I do with you, I just can't help but feel…" a tear rolled down her cheeks, like the way a raindrop rolled off a leaf.

Natsume wrapped his arms around her neck and kissed her moist cheek, giving her the comfort she needed.

"I just wish I had been by her side to give her the love she needed…"

"But then I wouldn't be able to meet you, my Sun, if that were true." Natsume said in a low voice, with his mouth beside her ear. Mikan shivered slightly.

"That's true… and I wouldn't be here with you today, getting all cuddly right now," Mikan giggled, wiping away her tears.

"Yeah, I'll always be here with you, along with all our friends and family. I'll never let you go Mikan. We'll live happily, for the sake of Mother too." Natsume released her from his back hug, and turned her around.

Mikan gazed into Natsume's crimson orbs, feeling like she could be lost in them forever. Natsume inched closer to her face, their foreheads almost touching, and then pulled her in for a kiss. The kiss was so gentle and loving, it nearly made Mikan cry. Time stood still as their lips moved together in perfect harmony. Natsume's soft and warm lips tasted sweet to her, the sweetness melting away all her sadness. She could feel him smiling, which made her smile as well. His gentle yet passionate kiss made her dizzy; the entire universe seemed to disappear as she became lost in the sea of love and lust.

Feeling a kick which brought the world back into focus, Mikan pulled away and placed her hands on her belly and said, "I think this little one agrees too".