Note: Um... chapter 7! :) I really don't have much to say except thank you for continuing to read/review.
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animelvr23: Nobody dies! I promise. And that guy doesn't come back either. It's really not that bad. In fact, I'll give you guys a little hint before the story even starts! Skip down if you don't want to know. Okay here it is: Someone is taking a short "vacation".
KerushiiSohma: I'm glad you like it that much. The kids do know about the curse, but they don't really understand the full extent of it. All they know is that their fathers used to turn into animals. They do not know about all the emotional stuff with Akito.
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How I Met Your Mother
Chapter Seven: Plus
"Kyo, just tell me what it is." Yuki prodded, his violet eyes brimming with concern over what the redhead could be so worried about. Granted, Kyo got worried over the tiniest thing that might harm Tohru, but he still looked extremenly shaken.
"Well-"
"We're back with the snacks!" Kyoko's tiny voice called from the kitchen doorway. She bounded back into the room and into her father's lap. Daisuke followed her, but was much more reserved. Tohru and Machi were at their heels, both of them holding trays of tiny snacks.
Tohru sat down beside her husband, who managed to flash her a small smile. She began filling her plate with all sorts of delicious foods and started munching quietly on them. Yuki and Machi filled their plates next, while Kyoko and Daisuke would only take one thing at a time. Kyo picked at a few things, still debating on how to go about his predicament. He hated that Yuki kept looking at him, trying to figure out what was wrong.
"That was really good!" Tohru beamed, wiping the corners of her mouth with a napkin. "I'm stuffed!"
Kyo was starting crumble under Yuki's intimidating gaze. His quickly turned to his wife, trying to mask his emotions with a smile, "Ready to go?"
Tohru's lips curved into a slight frown. It felt like they had just got there, but Kyo seemed anxious, so she nodded. He rose up off the floor, pulling his daughter up with him and into his arms. Tohru stood up and bowed graciously to her hosts. Yuki and Machi smiled in return, Yuki flashing Kyo a nervous glance before they left.
--
Tohru marched through the open doors and into their empty house, followed by Kyo who was still carrying Kyoko. The little girl had fallen asleep in her father's arms on the way home. Tohru headed into the kitchen.
"I'm gonna' go put her in her bed," Kyo called to her from around the corner.
And then I'm going to tell Tohru... He thought with a small sigh.
He placed Kyoko down on the tiny bed and pulled the covers up to her chin. Kyo flicked the lights off and slowly closed the door, trying to be careful not to wake her. With another heavy sigh he headed back to the kitchen.
Kyo paused in the doorway, his eyes following Tohru as she moved briskly around the kitchen. She moved gracefully from the fridge and back to the counter, cutting up pieces of food, occasionally popping something into her mouth. He was mesmerized by the way her tiny hips swayed beneath the loose dress she wore.
Don't get distracted! His mind scolded and Kyo blinked himself out of his stupor.
He cleared his throat to alert Tohru, who glanced back at the noise. A bright smile illuminated her face as she spun around. "Did Kyoko-chan get to bed okay? She didn't wake up, right?"
"Nope," Kyo replied quietly, watching her as she turned back around to attend to whatever she was making. He shifted across the space between them, peering over her shoulder. "What are you making?"
"Just a snack," Tohru hummed and continued stirring the concoction in front of her.
Her words didn't even enter his brain as he realized just how close he was standing to her. Kyo's hands found her tiny waist, and slowly wrapped around her midsection. Tohru's spoon slipped from her fingertips and fell on the counter with a loud 'clang'.
"K-kyo-kun..." She stammered, her cheeks burning.
Kyo rested his head on top of hers and murmured, "I need to tell you something..."
Tohru adjusted her position, so she was facing him instead, her back pressed up against the counter. His arms tightened her around the waist as he whispered, "I have to leave for a few days."
Kyo kept his head on top of hers, unable to bear seeing what her face looked like. He could feel her fingers latch onto his shirt, "W-what?"
He finally pulled away, searching her confused face. Her mouth was hanging open slightly, her eyes wide with disbelief. He sighed and took her face in his hands, "I have to leave for a karate tournament with the dojo for a few days."
"T-tournament?" Was all she could mutter.
Kyo closed his eyes, his thumb moving up and down her cheek. He knew this was going to be difficult, but he didn't expect it to be this hard.
I know it's hard enough for her to be away from me for just ONE day... plus her dad died when he was away for work. This was a dumb idea. I should've just told them I can't go and that there'll be other tournaments at home, but it's too late to back out now.
"Yeah, but it's only for like 3 days." He tried to reason, taking her hand in his own and squeezing it gently.
Tohru gulped, slowly regaining her composure. She squeezed his hand back and let her head fall back onto his chest, "I'm sorry. I should be more supportive."
Kyo grabbed her chin, forcing her to look up at him. He leaned down and planted a kiss on the side of her mouth. He let his lips slide to her ear and sighed, "Figures. I'm leaving and you try to place the blame on yourself. You're allowed to be upset; I knew you would be."
"But if this will help with you're job, I should be happy, right? I just don't know how I'll keep myself busy for the next three days." Tohru whispered against his jaw.
"Me niether," He agreed, planting a row of kisses back down her jaw, seeking out her lips once more. Tohru gasped slightly when his mouth captured hers for what felt like the millionth time. Her eyes slowly fluttered closed and she stood on the tips of her toes, deepening the kiss.
After a moment, she had to break for air. Kyo didn't even bother to lift his head, opting instead to move his kisses to her chin. She sucked in a deep breath, "K-kyo-kun... h-how much time?"
Tohru blushed when she realized that her question wasn't really coherent, so she was surprised when he finally lifted his head up and answered her, "I have to leave at 4."
She strained her neck to peer around him at the clock hanging on the wall. She sighed; it was 3:15.
"Tohru?" Kyo whispered gently against the soft skin of where her jaw and neck met.
"You have to leave soon," She mumbled, trying to choke back the wave of emotions threatening to rise up out of her. She didn't want to Kyo to see her become an emotional wreck.
Kyo forced himself to tear away from her an look at the clock. She was right, it was nearly time for him to leave. He cursed under his breath, whipping around to give his wife one final kiss. Tohru didn't waste any time and eagerly pressed herself against him, wrapping her arms around his neck. He was the first one to break the kiss. He pulled away slowly, giving her bottom lip one final tug with his teeth. They unwillingly untangled themselves, Kyo hurrying off to pack his things, and Tohru going back to trying to corral her emotions by distracting herself with food.
Four came sooner than either of them wanted. Tohru stood waiting by the door, shifting her weight from foot to foot. Kyo appeared moments later, a duffle bag in one hand. He forced a smile, closing the distance between him and his wife. He dropped the bag, using his newly freed hand to stroke her cheek. Tohru leaned into his hand and let out a small sigh.
"Are you sure you're okay with this?" Kyo asked. He really did feel stupid making such a big deal out of a simple 3-day trip, but the look on her face made him not really care how dumb it was.
"Mhm," Tohru answered. "Just please be careful. Call me as much as you can and if you get sick-"
Kyo chuckled lightly, pressing his finger to her lips, "I'll be fine. Where's Kyoko?"
"Right here, daddy!" Her little voice replied and she bounded into the room, her arms stretched out wide. Kyo quickly fell to his knees, allowing his daughter to run into his arms. He pulled her against his chest.
"Be good for mommy, okay?"
"I will," Kyoko promised.
Kyo released her and stood up. He turned back to Tohru, who looked like she was trying to fight off tears. He sighed leaned down and pressed his lips against the smooth skin of her forehead, "Remember, it's only 3 days. I'll be home before you know it."
He gave her one final peck on the lips before picking up his bag and heading out the door. Tohru and Kyoko watched him disappear down the dirt path and into the woods. He would occasionally glance over his shoulder, a small smile on his face.
The minute he was completely out of sight, Kyoko tugged on her mother's skirt, "Are you okay, mommy?"
Tohru was torn from her stupor and forced a smile down at her daughter, "Of course!"
Kyoko released her hold on her mother's skirt and bounced back into the house. Tohru kept the smile on her face until her daughter was out of sight. She blinked, feeling the moisture quickly threatening to pierce through her eyes. She quickly wiped it away with her sleeve and scurried back into the house.
It's only 3 days. I'll be home before you know it.
--
Tohru rolled over the next morning, expecting to roll into the arms of a certain someone. Instead, she was greeted by nothing but a big, fluffy pillow. She sighed squeezing the pillow to her chest. She kept forgetting that Kyo wasn't home.
Kyo had called her last night when they arrived at the tournament. It had felt so good to hear his voice...
I need to find something to do today or I'm going to go out of my mind...
She peered up over the pillow and at the clock the was on the table beside the bed. It was only 7:00. Kyoko wouldn't be up for at least another half-hour. She sighed again, releasing the pillow and throwing her legs over the side of the bed. She stood up, stretching her arms out and making her way over to her dresser.
The minute her fingers wrapped around the handle of the dresser drawer, she could feel something strange in the pit of her stomach. She quickly clutched her abdomen, the nausea starting to build. Tohru could feel the pressure rising, so she quickly scrambled into the bathroom. She gripped the toilet seat and heaved. She slowly lifted her head up, shuddering when the worst of it was over. She flushed the toilet, using the rim of it to help her get to her feet.
Ugh. Now I'm getting sick. What else can go wrong?
She wobbled over to the sink, grabbing her tooth brush and tooth paste. The sooner this awful taste was out of her mouth, the better. She scrubbed and brushed until all she could taste was the minty gel in her mouth. Then she grabbed a cup that was resting near the faucet, filled it up with cold water and rinsed out her mouth.
Well... at least my stomach feels better now. I wonder how I got sick, though? Kyo and Kyoko weren't sick. Kyoko! I should go check to make sure she's okay!
Tohru snatched up her robe that was hanging on the back of the bathroom door, pulled it on, and dashed down the hall to her daughter's bedroom. She paused outside the door and tapped lightly on it three times. When there was no answer she cracked it open hesitantly, "Kyoko-chan?"
Tohru sighed with relief when she saw that her daughter was still sleeping, looking completely healthy. She closed the door, careful to not make too much noise. Then she headed to the kitchen to proceed with making Kyoko's breakfast.
Tohru pulled out a few ingredients from the cabinets and the fridge and started combining them. While she stirred a few eggs in a pan, her thoughts wandered back to what she could do today.
I haven't seen Uo or Hana in awhile. Maybe I should invite them over...
When the eggs were finished cooking, Tohru placed them on a plate, leaving them on the counter to cool off a bit. The smell of breakfast slowly wafted through the air, assualting her nose. Her stomach gurgled in response. She shook her head, reaching for a fork.
I don't know how I can be hungry after that... I guess because my stomach is empty now. But these smell too good to resist!
She stabbed at the concoction with her fork, scooping it into her mouth. While she ate, Tohru reached for the phone hanging on the wall. She knew Hana would be up already. Her fingers moved nimbly across the number that she had memorized and then pressed the reciever to her ear. Hana picked up on the third ring.
"Good morning." Her monotone voice greeted.
"Morning, Hana-chan!" Tohru chirped, swallowing another mouthful of food.
"Tohru-chan, how are you?"
"I've been better," Tohru answered truthfully and then proceeded to explain about how Kyo was gone and now she was sick.
"Sick?" Hana asked, her voice showing concern for her friend.
"Yes," Tohru answered but then quickly added, "But don't worry! I think it was just a bit of a stomach bug. I threw up this morning but I feel better now. It must be gone because my appetite came back right away. It was probably just something I ate at Yuki-kun's yesterday."
"Hm," Hana muttered, which was followed by a moment of silence.
"Hana-chan?"
"Oh! Sorry, Tohru-chan. I guess I just got lost in thought there for a moment. Why did you call again?" Hana asked.
"I wanted to see if you and Uo-chan wanted to visit today?" Tohru smiled at the thought of seeing her two oldest friends.
"Of course," Hana replied. "I'm sure Arisa's not up yet, but I'll give her a call later. You just get some rest and we'll be over later."
"Okay. Bye, Hana-chan!"
"Goodbye, Tohru-chan." There was an abrupt 'click' and Hana was gone. Tohru placed the phone back on the receiver and then finished off the rest of the eggs.
I guess I was hungrier then I thought. I'll just make some more when Kyoko-chan wakes up.
Tohru managed to keep herself busy by straightening up a few things around the house before her daughter woke up. She paused when she saw Kyoko standing her her doorway, rubbing her eyes and holding her favorite stuffed animal in one hand. Tohru hurried over, patting her daughter on the head, "How are you, Kyoko-chan?"
"Still sleepy," She answered with a yawn.
"Does your stomach hurt?" Tohru asked, twisting a lock of her daughter's short hair around her finger.
Kyoko looked up at her, confused, "No."
"Oh," Tohru replied, a little surprised. She pulled her hand back, "Well then... would you like something to eat?"
"Yes please!" Kyoko beamed and then disappeared into the kitchen.
Tohru began repeating the process from before and in a few minutes, placed a plate of eggs in front of her daughter. Kyoko lapped them up eagerly, and inbetween bites asked, "What are we going to do today, mommy?"
"I think Uo-chan and Hana-chan are coming over later." Tohru said over her shoulder, as she began to place the dirty pan in the sink.
Kyoko perked up, "Really?"
Uo and Hana were like family to Kyoko-chan, acting like her aunts. They didn't come to visit as often as Tohru would have liked, so Kyoko was always excited when they would come visit. Hana would usually bring a small gift for her, like a doll or some kind of treat.
"Maybe they'll have a story they can tell me!" Kyoko wondered allowed, her excitment written all over her tiny face.
Tohru sweat-dropped, "Maybe."
Tohru finished cleaning all the dishes, got dressed and then started on the rest of the house. The cleaning helped to take her mind off of her illness. While her mother cleaned, Kyoko sat in the middle of the living room, playing with some of her stuffed animals. The little girl sprang up when there was a knock on the door.
"They're here! Come on, mommy!" She sang.
Tohru laughed lightly and went to let her two friends in, Kyoko at her heels. Tohru slid the door open, a smile still on her face. Kyoko bounced up and down behind her mother, her face as equally delighted.
Hana and Uo stood in the doorway, Hana looking no different then the last time Tohru had seen them. Hana's hair was just as long as it had been in high school, the soft, black waves ending near the middle of her back. She still dressed in all black, but was dressed in something a little softer today. She wore a ankle-length black dress with little cap sleeves and lace detailing at the neck.
Uo however, was a different story. Her dark blonde hair had been pulled up into a messy bun, a few strands falling around her glowing face. Tohru's eyes slowly traveled from her friend's face down the rest of her. Uo was dressed in a loose, dark blue shirt and light colored jeans. Jutting out just over the waist of her jeans, was a rather large bump. Tohru's eyes lit up, "Uo-chan! You've gotten bigger since the last time I saw you."
"Thanks," Uo muttered dryly, placing one hand on her stomach. "But enough about me. How are you feeling?"
"Huh?" Tohru's eyes widened and she could feel her mouth twisting into a frown.
"Hana told me you were sick." Uo's expression mirrored Tohru's.
"Oh! I was, but I'm feeling better now." Tohru quickly stepped to the side, eager to change the subject, "Why don't we go inside."
"What about me?" Kyoko asked, tugging on her mother's pant leg.
"Hey, squirt!" Uo laughed. "I didn't even see you down there!"
Kyoko pouted and stomped off into the house. The three older women laughed and followed the little girl into the house. Tohru told them to make themselves comfortable, so Uo and Hana settled down at the kitchen table. Kyoko climbed her way up into her booster seat, not wanting to miss a minute of the grown-ups discussion. Meanwhile, Tohru started putting pot of tea on the stove.
"So when are you due again, Uo-chan?" Tohru asked, taking a seat, while waiting for the water to finish boiling.
"Next month. Kureno and I still haven't decided on a name," Uo replied, patting her stomach.
"Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?" Tohru continued, trying to ignore the fact that Hana was watching her with concern.
"Don't know," Uo replied bluntly, "As long as the little guy's healthy. Although, I have a feeling it's going to be a boy."
"How exciting!" Tohru gushed and Uo simply shrugged.
Uo then turned to Tohru's daughter, "So what's new with you, squirt?"
"Nothing," Kyoko spat out, annoyed at the nickname Uo had given her.
Uo laughed, "Really? Nothing new with you and Daisuke?"
"No!" Kyoko said defensively, her little cheeks turning an odd shade of pink.
Tohru quickly interrupted before her daughter could storm off in an angry huff, "Kyo and I have been telling her stories about when we were younger. She seems to really enjoy them..."
"Mhm!" Kyoko's mood lifted upon the change of subject, "Do you have any stories?"
"Hm..." The blonde girl placed a slender finger to her chin, thinking of one good story to tell the eager little girl.
"The school dance," Hana's monotone voice pierced through the silence. Everyone turned to because this was the first time the dark-haired girl had spoken since arriving. "Or should I say right before it."
Uo looked lost in thought for another moment before chuckling, "Oh yeah. Now I remember..."
((Flashback))
"OH MY GOSH! LOOK AT THIS!"
Tohru closed her locker, glancing over her shoulder at the sound of an ear-piercing screeching. A few of Yuki's fan-girls were crowding around a bulletin-board that was hanging on the wall opposite her locker. Tohru quickly turned around. She didn't want them to see her watching them, but she was curious as to what they were so excited. She pretended to fiddle with her combination on her locker.
"There's going to be a dance here!" One girl with long, flowing blonde hair squealed.
"When is it?"
"Next weekend!" Another girl chirped.
There was another group of unintelligible squawking. Tohru frowned, wishing they would leave so she could see the note for herself. Finally, one girl's voice sounded above all the other girls, "Awwww! It's guy's choice!"
"Someone has to ask us?" Someone whined, followed by a chorus of sighs.
"Maybe Yuki-kun will ask one of us!" The blonde girl said hopefully.
Tohru shook her head. She already knew who Yuki would ask, that is, if he even planned on going. The Sohma's didn't seem like the "school dance" types. They would probably think that it was too risky, unless they were to go with someone else from the zodiac, and unfortunately, there were no other female zodiac members Yuki and Kyo's age. So she guessed that they would just be staying home that evening.
"It's mandatory!" Another loud shriek tore her from her thoughts. "IT'S MANDATORY! THEY HAVE TO GO!"
"I HAVE TO GO FIX MY HAIR!"
"ME TOO!"
"OUT OF MY WAY! IF I DON'T GET YUKI THEN I WANT KYO!"
Tohru watched them all shuffle down the hall towards the nearest bathroom. She smiled awkwardly to herself, ignoring the strange feeling in her chest. She let go of her locker and made her way across the hall towards the bulletin-board, just to make sure that she had heard everything correctly.
THEN I WANT KYO!
Her heart throbbed as the girl's screaming rang in the back of her mind. It shouldn't bother her so much that someone else wanted to go with Kyo but it did.
It's because I want to go with him... but it's his choice. Why would he ask me? We're just friends. He would probably think it was weird. She thought to herself, stopping in front of the board.
She stood on the tips of her toes to read the purple paper tacked to the wall. In big, bold white letters it read:
School Dance Next Friday At 7:00 PM
Boy's choice. Formal Attire Required.
ALL STUDENT'S MUST ATTEND!
MANDATORY EVENT: WILL COUNT AS HOMEROOM GRADE!
Tohru scratched the back of her head. Everything the girl's said was true. She wondered why the school decided to make it a mandatory event. They had never tried to do that before. Maybe they wanted the students to be more social? Or maybe it was something else? She began to rack her brain, trying to figure out the reasons why.
"What cha' lookin' at?"
Tohru jumped and glanced up shyly at the voice she knew so well, "K-kyo-kun!"
He was leaning over her, careful to keep enough space between them that he didn't transform, his eyes fixed on the flyer. Tohru's heart pounded as she silently watched him, her cheeks a pinkish-color. He was so close that she could feel the warmth radiating from his body and the sound of his steady heartbeat thrummed faintly in her ears. It was a strange contrast to her own heart, which was beating a mile-a-minute.
"What the hell?" Kyo scoffed, leaning away from her.
"Huh?" Tohru blinked out her stupor, frowning slightly at the new distance he created between them.
"Did you read this?" He asked, frowning down at her.
Tohru blushed again when her brown eyes locked with his crimson ones, "Y-yes. You don't want to go, right?"
"What do you think?" Kyo scoffed. "A dance is a recipe for disaster for someone like me."
"O-oh yeah..." Tohru responded quietly, trying to mask the sadness in her voice.
Without another word, he picked up his bag and slung it over his shoulder. He turned and headed off to his next class. Tohru watched his retreating figure for a moment, blinked, and then scampered after him. She caught up to him, walking a few paces behind him, staring at the back of his head. She had no idea what to say to him. All she wanted to do was ask him to take her to the dance. She wanted to do it before all the other girls could get to him, even though she knew he would say no to them.
But then he would say no to me as well... She thought with a frown. I guess I shouldn't ask.
"Ugh. This next class is going to be hell." Kyo muttered, tearing Tohru from her thoughts.
"Why is that, Kyo-kun?" She asked politely.
"Because Yuki's in it." He replied, still muttering under his breath. "And so is half his fan club. When he rejects them their going to-"
"Ask you." She finished, her cheeks turning red.
"... Yeah."
They rounded the corner, an awkward silence passing over the them. Kyo, perplexed by her silence, would occasionally glance over his shoulder at her. One time when he looked back, while she still stared idly at the back of his head, they locked eyes. This forced Tohru to look at her shoes for the rest of the trip, afraid she would get caught staring again. After what seemed like hours, the classroom finally came into view. A hoard of girls were standing outside the door, waiting to ambush their prince the minute he came into view. Each one's hair was perfectly coifed and their faces were freshly made up.
"Shit!" Kyo frowned, one of his fangs jutting out of the corner of his mouth. He grabbed Tohru' arm and pulled her around the corner. With one arm, he pinned her against the row of lockers.
"H-huh?" She stammered and blushed upon contact.
"I didn't think there would be that many." He breathed, not even realizing that his arm was hooked comfortably around Tohru's midsection. "I figured that damn rat would have gotten here by now and got rid of them all."
"Maybe Yuki-kun did get here already, but they didn't leave. Maybe they waited to ask Kyo-kun." Tohru mused, still staring at his arm.
"Probably." He snorted, peeking around the corner.
Figures it wouldn't bother her that tons of girls are after me. I don't know why I thought she might get jealous. He thought with a tiny sigh. I guess that's just me getting my hopes up again. I would endure that stupid dance if SHE asked me.
"Kyo-kun, we're going to be late to class..."
"I'll skip if I have to." He replied through grit teeth.
Tohru gasped, her eyes widening, "You'll get in trouble."
"Better then dealing with them. I'll take detention any day."
"You can't avoid them forever..."
"Watch me."
Tohru chewed on her bottom lip. She really didn't want Kyo to skip class; he couldn't afford to get into any trouble. She watched him push off of the wall and start to walk away. Tohru racked her brain for an idea, anything that would get him to stay.
"W-wait!" She gasped, grabbing his sleeve.
"What?" He asked, looking down at her, his crimson eyes narrowed slightly.
Tohru glanced to her left and to her right, trying desperately to avoid his gaze. She could feel her cheeks burning as he continued to stare at her. She squeezed the fabric between her fingers and squeaked, "Tell them your going with me."
Kyo froze, gawking at her, dumbfounded. He blinked once. Twice. "A-are you sure?"
Tohru focused on the floor, "Y-yes."
"But if you wanted to go with someone else... then you couldn't...."
"I know."
But I want to go with Kyo-kun.
((End Flashback))
"Boy, we're the two of you oblivious." Uo chuckled, interrupting her own story.
"Yes," Tohru covered her mouth with her hand, trying to stifle a giggle. She thought it was funny that Kyo had really wanted to go with her all along. She kind of wished that she had asked him for real, instead of just to put on a charade.
At least I still got to spend the night with him...
"Tohru-chan, look." Hana said, one of her pale fingers pointing across the table.
Kyoko was slumped over in her high chair, her face buried in her arms.
"She must have fallen asleep during the story," Tohru giggled again.
"Jeez. I didn't realize I was that boring," Uo complained.
Tohru waved her off, "It wasn't you, Uo-chan. I think she just got all worked up because you two were coming today. She probably just tired herself out. It's time for her afternoon nap anyway."
Tohru rose from her seat and carefully pulled her daughter out of her high chair. She let Kyoko's head fall against her shoulder, her fingers stroking her daughter's back as she made her way to the bedroom. Uo and Hana watched their friend, identical smiles on their faces. Tohru really was a great mom, no matter how scatter-brained she could be sometimes.
After tucking Kyoko in, Tohru returned to the kitchen, a satisfied grin on her face. She took her place at the table, "What would you like to do now?"
Uo and Hana exchanged glances. They had been waiting for the opportune moment to bring something up with Tohru, but now they weren't exactly sure how to do it. Uo cleared her throat, looking directly at her friend, "So... how are you feeling, Tohru? Do you still feel sick, like this morning?"
Tohru look confused, her delicate mouth curving down into a frown, "No... Just a little tired, is all. Other than that, I'm fine."
"Tohru-chan..." Hana began, unsure of how to continue. "Is... something... late?"
The brunette was even more confused now. What on earth were they talking about?
Hana shook her head. It seemed that they were going to have to be more direct. Uo closed her eyes, "Tohru. Do you remember feeling like this before?"
"Maybe when I had a stomach bug..." Tohru's brow furrowed as she tried to think.
"How about right before you knew you were going to have Kyoko-chan?" Uo prompted.
Tohru froze in her seat, her brown eyes going wide as it all sunk in. Her fingers slowly made their way to her belly, resting comfortably on her stomach. She began to feel dizzy, a bunch of wild thoughts swimming around in her head. Morning sickness. Over-eating. Exhaustion. Why hadn't she figured it out before?
Without another word, she sprung from her chair and raced towards the bathroom. She tore open the cabinets under the sink, hunting through all the different boxes. Seconds later, she found the one she was looking for. She snatched it up, tore open the box, and pulled the little white stick out.
Tohru slammed the door shut, just as Hana and Uo came around the corner. Hana moved swiftly to the door, pressing one ear against it, while Uo waddled along behind her. The raven haired girl and the blonde took a step back when they heard the doorknob jiggle. Tohru opened the door, the tiny, white stick in one hand. Her two friends looked down and could make out a small, pink plus sign on the stick.
"W-we're going to have a baby..." Was all Tohru murmured, a bright smile on her face.
((End of Chapter))
FINALLY! Again, sorry for the long wait. Blame college.
Anyway, I felt like this one was rushed, but I couldn't really come up with a good story line for a flashback. So, I'm sorry that that part kind of stinks, but I kind of wanted to focus more on the present time anyway.
Also, I'm sorry that this chapter is so short, but I really wanted to end at that part and I couldn't think of anything else to make it longer (without it sounding too drawn out). Hope you guys liked it anyway!! :) I'd like to get to 95 reviews before my next update!!