Chapter 2

Disclaimer : All characters from Kamisama Hajimemashita does not belongs to me but to their respective mangakas and owners. All events are purely fictional.

- A Discussion and A Night Out -

"And that's the last of it" Tomoe hanged the last piece of dress that Nanami had washed with the rest of the laundries in the morning. As Tomoe wiped off beads of sweat from his forehead, he closed the door of the balcony behind him. "I'd better go and wake Nanami up. She'd better not whine about waking up, again." Tomoe chuckled at the thought of Nanami complaining from having her dream disrupted.

Upon reaching their room, Tomoe opened the door slowly. Taking care to not wake Nanami up from the creak of the door as he wanted to wake her up with intimacy. He silently tip toed and crept up to the bed and sat himself down at the side of the bed where Nanami is facing, seemingly without any noise at all. He gazed into her sleeping face, watching as she inhaled deep silent breaths. He put a hand on her cheeks, mesmerized by the serene look that Nanami always seems to give out, no matter what. Even when Tomoe first met her in the Underworld, or when he was angry with her,

Tomoe fiddled playfully with the brown strands that laid across Nanami's forehead. He can't help but to noticed that Nanami's chest is heaving rather, quickly. A look of concern grew on his face as he ponder if Nanami has fallen ill but his concern faded as he felt his hand being held by Nanami's hand.

"Hey.. I was just about to wake your sleepy head up." Tomoe sat closer to Nanami and gave her a soft peck on her rosy cheeks. His tense body loosen up from his previous concern, sighing in relief knowing she is alright.

"Nnnnn... I felt your weight shifted on the side... That woke me up.. Hehe." Nanami giggled as she adjusted herself to meet Tomoe's face. "You look concerned for a moment just now. What is it that was bothering you?" Nanami stretched out her left arm to caress Tomoe's cheek as she speak. "I've never seen you being this troubled for a while now, my love."

Tomoe held Nanami's palm as it finds it's way onto his cheek. It felt nice, the way she's gently caressing and rubbing his cheek. Tomoe often finds it comforting and relaxing. It was the same when Nanami stroked his back when he was turned into a fox. "It's nothing really. I noticed that you were breathing rather heavily when you were still asleep." Tomoe placed a hand on Nanami's chest, gently trying to make out her breathing pattern. And of course, it was also an opportunity to feel her firm and developed bosom.

Nanami, blushing at Tomoe's touch, sat up slowly on her bed as she felt her body getting heavy from being just awake. She held Tomoe's hand which was touching her. "It's normal. It's just one of the few symptom that I will have to go through from now on. And... I am sorry to have made you worry. And I'm afraid for the days to come as well." Nanami muttered out slowly. Nanami felt a pat on her head as she finished. But that wouldn't relieve her of her worries. Not just yet.

"Don't be stupid. Even if you are going to be even more helpless now, you'll never be a burden to me. I have promised you a future and eternally pledged myself to loving you without any complain. 7 years ago I commited myself to the duty of being a loving husband, right now I am carrying out the pledge I made for you and myself. I've found you and made you mine. And I will never let go. No matter what. Even if it means having to fight Akura-Ou again or end up being a helpless fox again." Tomoe hugged Nanami as he finished his sentence.

Nanami returned Tomoe's hug and leaned herself onto his shoulder. Relieved to hear Tomoe reassuring her. She could sleep in his embrace right now as she felt his warmth radiating from his body. Her body loosen up before slowly detaching herself from Tomoe's body. "I would not be pleased if you were to go and fight again, Tomoe. And how useful would you be if you turn back into a helpless little fox? Only to wait for a certain magical sprout to return you to your actual form again." Nanami teased Tomoe. "Surely I'd be unable to bear with that anymore, now that I'm closing in to my thirties. My dear fox." Nanami shoved Tomoe playfully.

"Hah, surely you jest. You can't even complete a full Kagura dance without Mikage's help as a butterfly. Now, my wife. Would you fancy a bath with me?"

"I d-e-c-l-i-n-e." Nanami deliberately spelled it out for Tomoe. "Bathing with you always means additional time being spent with your, "deliberation". I'm hungry and I would like to have some food soon. You can go and use the other bathroom to save time." Nanami jeered at her husband as he rolled his eyes up.

"As you wish. Hmmph" Tomoe pouted as he picked up the cup he brought in earlier before heading off to the bathroom which was at the end of the hall. He smiled as he heard Nanami laughed heartily to herself.

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(An hour later, at a restaurant in a mall)

Tomoe glanced at Nanami as she skim through her menu, looking for an order that caters to her. "It sure takes her an eternity to find something that suits her. Ugh" Tomoe thought to himself. Out of all the sudden, Tomoe heard a low growl. A growl coming from someone's stomach.

"Shut-Shut up! It's your fault that I'm this hungry!" Nanami scolded Tomoe as he was laughing at the unexpected event. Nanami's face turned red as she try to hide her embarassment from Tomoe.

"Hey, it's not my fault that it took you almost forever to be done with your shower and another eternity to find something "suitable" to wear. It's like you are trying to find something fitting for your first date." teased Tomoe as he stares at Nanami hiding her face in futility.

"Ah, I hope you choke on your steak after this! God! Stop staring at me!" Nanami retorted in a flustered manner.

"Ahah. But if I do choke, you'll come to help me anyways. And how can I stop staring at your adorably embarassed face?" Tomoe remarked. "Anyways" Tomoe squeezed Nanami's left wrist gently trying to break her out from her embarassment. "You shouldn't be upset in your current condition. What if our child turn out to be hot headed as you? Hmm?"

"Save it, Tomoe. Our child will be gentle and graceful like me. I'm not what you describe me. And gosh, I seriously hope our child doesn't take it after you. Dealing with one Tomoe is more than annoying for me." Nanami said as she rubs her belly.

"Haha. Fidgety as always. Nanami, I'm happy that you are pregnant with my child. No, our child. After 7 years, you finally conceived. I wonder what had been keeping you from conceiving all these years. And don't think you can stray from my sight, let me remind you that. I will keep my eyes on you twenty-four seven. Since you are absolutely a helpless wreck."

Nanami felt his warm palm wrapping around her own as he spoke. She already knew that Tomoe would say such words but that is him. An endearing and caring husband. Such is his nature.

"Nanami, will you stop going to work? Now that you are pregnant, I'm not convinced that you are in any capacity to carry out your job. Even though it's just teaching and taking care of kids. I want you to stay at home and go through your pregnancy without burdening yourself instead"

"Oh Tomoe... I'm not even at one month right now. Hahaha. Don't get so worried about it. It's still early to even think about taking maternal leave. Right now, all that I want is you to be attentive to me, as usual. All right? Maybe don't tease me so much. Yea that. Hahaha" noticing Tomoe's tone of concern, Nanami tried her best to relief her husband of his concern. It's understandable, despite Tomoe calling Nanami helpless, he just want her to be safe at all times. Pregnancy can be very challenging.

"If that's what you have decided but... You are to resign as soon as your condition isn't fit to work a job anymore. Am I clear on that?" Tomoe said with a stern tone.

"Yes, yes. I will haha. Look at you being all serious and worried about me just because I have little baby inside me. Hmmmph and it's all your fault too." Nanami teased Tomoe one last time as their food arrive at their table. Tomoe is definitely frustrated but he'll understand.

Tomoe can't help but to stay silent for the moment. Not out of frustration or anger but out of contentment. Both indulge in their food. With Tomoe occasionally throwing in some shiitake mushrooms onto Nanami's plate out of jest knowing full well that Nanami hated it with a passion.

Having done with their dinner, both of them decided to have a walk in the mall while handily grabbing whatever groceries they needed for the coming days. Tomoe silently thought to himself.
"Five hundred years ago, I would gave anything and everything for a moment like this."
Tomoe held Nanami's hand firmly as he thought so. Feeling Tomoe clasping his hand even firmly, Nanami looked up to him as she brought a warm smile across her face and leaned onto his shoulder as they walked.

They spent the rest of their night retreating back into the comfort of their home. No sooner than later, Tomoe brought Nanami up to their room in his arms, even though Nanami protested she could full well walk on her own but Tomoe persisted.
Nanami proceeded to sleep as Tomoe hugged her from behind for the rest of the night, before that, she shed a small tear of joy knowing that everything is going well for her and Tomoe.

-Chapter 2 End-

Much longer than intended hahaha. And now we know what they wanted to discuss finally www.
The next chapter would be a little flashback. So stay tuned :D