What is Love

Disclaimer: I don't own Durarara or any of it's elements. I'm just a fan.


Chapter 9 : Romance

Time moved on slowly more so for Anri. Most girls when they get pregnant get some guidance from their mothers and that was something that Anri lacked and she moved along trying to do her best to deal with the situation. In the end of all things people can only do that and deal with what come to them.

The closes thing she had to an older female figure was Celty which even she would admit she was somewhat lacking. Celty and Anri tried to learn to cook but since one of them lacked anything resembling taste buds that became exercise in futility. Eventually they had to call in Mika to help teach them to cook. It was an odd experience cooking with someone whose face looked so much like her lost head. Celty wanted to learn to cook so she could cook for Shinra without him getting sick. Anri wanted to learn to properly cook so she could cook for herself, her baby and for Mikado. It was still strange for Anri, she wasn't really used to thinking about others much less taking care of others.

The thing about taking care of others means that you open yourself up to them and you make yourself depend on them too. The whole experience was truly new to her and she was scared but then again who wouldn't be a little scared to be expecting.

Mikado too was scared he'd been taking on extra duties managing websites to help earn money. He spent a lot of time trying to think to take care of Anri and their impending baby.

The odd little couple was out of school for vacation which Anri was happy about as it was getting harder or her to hide her baby bump.

Then time for the birth reached closer and Mikado went with Anri to get checked out and to make sure they were healthy. They were still a little young so Mikado had to ignore the few judgmental stares they got from some older women at the hospital. Since they were on vacation at least they didn't have to worry about giving birth during class. They hadn't really told anyone in school afraid of what they might say. Still they didn't focus on that as the examination started.

There was a moment there that Mikado would memorize for the rest of his life. Anri had a gel placed on her stomach a wand like device was waved over it. On a nearby screen the doctor pointed to was the tell tale shape of a small baby. That was the first time they both got to see their baby. Mikado nor Anri could really say anything seeing the sight but suddenly everything seemed so real. Mikado was in a daze as he looked at the screen and the only thing that brought him out of it was the sensation of feeling his hand squeezed by Anri. If he hadn't realized it before he did now, that she was scared and needed Mikado.

Later that night they returned to their apartment with copies of the ultra sound. Then Mikado ended up cooking something for both of them. It was a tiring day and they eventually went to bed. For while they had slept in the sam bed together. Anri fell asleep in his arms but he stayed away. Mikado gently rubbed her growing belly and the new life that formed inside. That was when Mikado decided he had to do something special for Anri before the baby came.

The following day Mikado walked outside hopping that the fresh air would help clear his mind. Mikado found himself walking down to a familiar park when something strange got his attention, now in such a city where the Black Rider is a common sight one would wonder what could be so strange to stand out. In this cause it was two people who were dressed like samurais.

The pair eventually stopped and ran straight to Mikado. People all around them stared thinking they were apart of some performance piece but Mikado didn't think so.

"Oh, it's you two. Miriam and Isaac?"

They pointed right at him, "That is correct." Isaac responded. "You are the young man that was with the girl with the glasses."

"Yes, MIriam continued in perfect Japanese. "Anri, that's her name. How are you two doing?"

Mikado explained the situation to them and since it would take so much time explain all the things that happened while they had everything explained.

Mikado then explained to them what he wanted to do.

Isaac started out, "Well if you want to do something nice for the girl why don't we help?"

"Yeah, we'll be happy to help." Miriam smiled.

"Thanks but I'm not sure what to do." Mikado told them in all honesty.

"Don't worry we've picked up a few skills in our old age." Isaac said with full confidence.

Mikado wasn't sure how to take it since they both seemed so young but still he was glad to get the help.

Later that day Anri returned home since Mika and Erika had insisted taking her to get some things for both the baby and her. The sun had started to set by the time she got to the apartment.

The first thing she saw was a table set for dinner with candles lit around it.

"What's going on?" Anri asked to no one.

Mikado stepped out from the other room, "Oh, Anri. You're here? Uh, I wanted to do something special for you."

"Why?" Anri said putting down what she had bought.

"Everything has been happening fast and I just wanted to do something for you so you'd know how much I loved you."

Anri didn't know what to say but an unfamiliar feeling spread across her body and her eyes started to water.

"Did I do something wrong?" Mikado questioned worried that he had upset her.

Next thing he knew Anri ran up to him wrapping her arms around him pulling him into a kiss.

"Ah!" Isaac and Miriam said together peeking behind a door now dressed as chefs.

"What?" Anri questioned seeing them there.

"Oh, they helped me get all this ready." Mikado said with a small blush. "I didn't know how to make a romantic meal but they helped me make some food."

"Yes, and I think it's time we get going."

"Right." Miriam added. "Let's go. You two be good."

With that the comical pair ran out through the door. A confused Anri and Mikado started to laugh. They didn't understand the pair but they made them happy and they were happy together.

Despite everything there were people watching them and for all the trouble that was heading towards them they should enjoy the happiness they had will they could.


Authors Notes: I am really sorry for the long delays. I am going through the worst writers block of my life. And that's to everyone whose been leaving me reviews and saying they want me to continue. Thanks everyone. I promise I will finish this story it will just take some time as I get through the block. So thank you again. Please review if you like. Next chapter Anri is going into labor so hang on.