Chapter Four – Baby Flutters

A couple of months had pasted, the guys' project was underway, and Kitsune was beginning to show. Genkai had located a perfect spot for their fighting school, and they were excited to get the paper work started to begin work on their business. They had contacted many merchandise shops for equipment, and they were in touch with an advertising business. Things were well on their way, and the guys were anxious to get started training people.

Kitsune was happy that she was beginning to show, but then she was also upset about it. None of her clothes fit anymore, and it was very aggravating. She had tried on her fourth outfit that day and it didn't fit either. Her belly peeked through her shirt, and her pants wouldn't button. She sighed frustrated and flopped down onto her bed. She'd just wear her pajamas all day, and look like an idiot. She sat up and looked down at her stomach. Her lip began to tremble. She was really emotional lately.

Hiei came into the room. He saw her face and was worried. "Kitsune? What's wrong?"

That was all he had to say, and Kitsune broke down and began to cry. "My clothes won't fit, I've tried on everything and the only thing that I can wear is my pajamas and- and I'm fat!" She started sobbing.

He stared at Kitsune for a minute and then pulled her into his arms. "Well, you knew it was going to happen, so I don't understand why you are so upset."

Kitsune pushed him away and glared at him. "You don't understand why I'm so upset? Um, let's see. I can't fit my clothes, and I don't really have the money to buy new ones!"

"Well, the training school will be open soon. We've all got to take some kind of test to get a license next week, but after that we can start letting people in. And then we'll make some money, and we can get you some new clothes." Hiei said to her awkwardly.

"Ok, that sounds good." She sniffed and wiped her eyes. She then looked at Hiei and pouted. "Hiei, I want some ice cream."

"Ok, that's fine; I can get you some out of the kitchen." He replied getting up.

Kitsune grabbed his hand and looked at him sheepishly. "I don't want that kind. I want a triple chocolate swirl with nuts, cherries, and pineapple from that ice cream stand on the corner." She pouted. "Pwease."

Hiei sighed and kissed her on the forehead. "Yeah, I'll go get you some ice cream, do you want anything else while I'm out?"

Kitsune shook her head and Hiei head towards the ice cream shop.

The next week the school opened and everything was once again running smoothly. The guys were really excited, especially since they already had ten students booked. Kitsune had finally gotten some maternity clothes, but her mood swings were just getting worse. Her hormones were going rampant over her emotions, and majority of the time, Hiei was afraid to say anything to her in fear that it would cause her to break down into tears.

Kitsune had also began collecting items for the baby's room, including paint and decorations. Hiei wasn't exactly thrilled about either. She had chosen a pale green color with decorations of a garden claiming that it was neutral for a boy or girl.

Hiei held up a paint brush and scowled. "Why this color?"

She looked at him and smiled. "Because it's bright and pretty."

He grimaced at the words bright and pretty. "Ugh, why? Why does it have to be bright and pretty?"

"Because the baby's mind will be developing as soon as it is out of the womb, and I want him or her to always be in a good mood, if we use dark depressing colors, he or she may always be cranky." She then smirked. "Like you."

Hiei glared at Kitsune. "I am not cranky."

"Yes you are. You are always in a bad mood."

"No I'm not, I am simply being menacing."

Kitsune fell out laughing. "Menacing! Yeah, ok! Just like a scary teddy bear." She threw her head back and laughed some more.

"Fine, if that's what you think of me, then you can paint the room by yourself." With that he threw the paint brush back into the bucket and stormed.

Kitsune stared after him, her lip trembling. "I was… only joking." She whispered, and sat with the paint brush in her hand and cried.

Later that day, Hiei came back to the apartment feeling guilty. He really shouldn't have stormed out like he had. It was really quiet. He walked into the nursery and felt even guiltier. Not a single wall had been painted, and all the stuff had been packed away.

Hiei stepped out of the nursery and continued towards the bedroom. Kitsune was asleep on the bed, but he could see the evidence of tears on her face. He softly touched her face, and then quietly made his way back towards the nursery.

Two hours later, Kitsune woke up. At first she was confused as to why she was asleep in the middle of the day, but then she remembered Hiei stomping out on her. She bit her lip and shrugged. What could she do about it? She climbed out of the bed, and walked out into the hallway where she was assaulted by the smell of paint.

Kitsune, knowing there was paint in only one room of the house, walked into the nursery. She gasped when she saw the walls of the nursery painted the bright green she had bought. "You were right." Came a voice from behind her. She whirled around, and found Hiei standing in the doorway. "The color does look great in here. Our baby will definitely be happy."

Kitsune's eyes began to fill with tears, and her lip trembled. "You did this for me?" She whispered. Hiei nodded and gathered her in his arms. "You really like it?"

"Yeah, and you were also right when you called me cranky. I shouldn't have stormed out like that, I was acting like a brat." She giggled and then gasped. "What? Are you ok? Is the baby ok?"

She smiled and nodded. "The baby' fine. He just moved!" She exclaimed grabbing his hand.

"Are you sure?" He asked excitedly. But then his question was answered. The baby moved again, and the couple shared a kiss. "I guess you really were right." She gave him a confused look. "The color really does make the baby happy."