Chapter 4

"Have you had anything to eat?" Tohru asked, sitting next to me. All the guys left the room to discuss everything.

I shook my head and looked at my hands in my lap.

"Come on, we can go make something. I'm sure the guys are hungry also." She stood up and faced me, smiling. I really hope she and I can become friends. She obviously understands what's going on and she still has a smile on her face. I couldn't help but to agree and smile back.

I followed her into the kitchen, which she seemed familiar with. We started to put together something for everyone.

"How do you know them?" I asked as I started to mix together batter for brownies.

"Well, I went to school with Yuki but we never spoke. After my mom passed away and through a chain of events, I ended up living in a tent on the Sohma property. Shigure and Yuki found me and I ended up living with them. At that time, Kyo was just moving in also. I gradually met all the other Sohmas over time, like I'm sure you will." She smiled and worked on the rice.

"So my situation is not too different from yours. My parents died before I got pregnant. I was rebelling against everyone and ended up getting pregnant. The baby's father left right after I told him." I looked down at the batter, continuing to stir it.

"Oh, wow. I'm so sorry. I'm sure that Yuki, Shigure, and Haru will take care of you. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me." I could hear the smile in her voice. Maybe she was hoping we could be friends also.

I smiled to myself and closed my eyes. I have a feeling some good things are going to be coming out of this. I opened my eyes to someone reaching to put their finger in the batter.

My jaw dropped and I looked up at Hatsuharu. He had a smirk on his face and Yuki stood behind him.

"You can't do that!" I slapped his hand gently and he chuckled, grabbing the bowl and holding it in the air. I looked up at it then reached for it. Tohru stood watching, her mouth slightly open with surprise and humor playing in her eyes. Yuki moved next to her, his arms crossed but humor covering his face. "Give it back!"

I placed my hand on his shoulder and tried to push myself up but not prevailing. I started pouting and trying to pull his arm down, but again failing. I finally decided to see what would happen if I started acting childish.

I turned around and crossed my arms over my chest, on top of my belly. "Fine. I just won't talk to you anymore." I tried not to smile but I closed my eyes and held my head high.

I heard him gasp slightly behind me and the bowl get put down. I smiled and turned around. "Thank you. The baby is going to be very happy with you." I uncrossed my arms and placed one hand on my stomach. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Yuki step closer. He stopped when Hatsuharu placed his hand on my stomach. I jumped slightly since I wasn't expecting it so it scared me and he pulled his hand away.

"I'm sorry." He said and I heard Yuki gasp. I smiled and shook my head.

"It's fine." I reached for his hand and put it back on my stomach. I noticed a little color coming to his cheeks. I couldn't help but smile, knowing my face was turning red also. "Oh, wow. He likes you."

His eyes widened as he felt the movement in my stomach. "Wow," was all he could say.

"Is this your first time feeling a baby move?" I asked, knowing by his reaction. He nodded, not taking his eyes off my stomach. I looked over at Tohru and Yuki. "Do you guys want to feel?"

They walked over and one at a time, placed their hand on my stomach. The Baby was going crazy. I guess he enjoyed getting all the attention. I closed my eyes and pushed the thought to the back of my head. I can't get attached.