AN:
Rating: T
Warnings: Light suggestive themes, language
Pairing: YukiRu
Synopsis: Tohru has a very special announcement for Yuki.
Additional (boring) notes: Written in a very short period of time because I needed a distraction. I'm feeling really discouraged when it comes to my plush making since my most recent plush, the one I'm most proud of, was received rather horribly if my sudden drop in watchers/followers is anything to go off. I've been doing this for three and a half years and this is the worst I've ever seen so I'm really hurt, even if it is petty... I'm sick so I'm probably just more emotional than normal haha.
Anyway, I had this in mind for awhile and was going to include it in OB,S but I don't know if the storyline will ever make it that far lol.
Shlick-thump, shlick-thump.
Tohru watched as the silver blade sliced through the carrots with ease, unable to keep the smile off of her face. She had been planning this for a few days and finally she could bring her scheme to action. Yuki would be home from work soon, and she purposefully hadn't started cooking in time to finish before he arrived. They were expecting company tonight, making this whole event even more special.
As she finished dumping the sliced vegetable into the pot of soup, she heard the soft hush of the door opening and closing, followed immediately by the gentle padding of her husband walking towards the kitchen. Tohru's face heated as her heart pounded and her grin grew. Oh Mom, I can't wait to see his face when he figures it out!
She turned to him as he treaded into the room. "Welcome home!"
Her prince's ever-sweet smile curved the corners of his lips as his eyes softened and glistened with adoration. "Arigatou. Good to be home." His hand slipped onto her waist as his mouth covered here in a tender kiss. "Did you have a good day?"
"Hai! I've just been prepping for tonight. So much food to make!" She giggled and turned back to the stove. It was true, there were a lot of different dishes she wanted to prep, but mostly she didn't want him to see the red hue growing on her cheeks. It had to remain a surprise...
She could hear his footsteps as he made his way out of the room. "Don't stress yourself, Tohru. I'm sure everyone will be fine with whatever you make. Your cooking is always fantastic." Her blush warmed tremendously, reaching a degree she hadn't felt since they'd been married.
"Ah! Arigatou! Although, I wouldn't say that..."
"You don't give yourself enough credit." His voice was barely audible since he was no doubt almost to their room now. He always changed immediately after he arrived home, and it bought her just enough time to make sure everything was in place for her special news.
"Ah, Yuki-kun, could you do me a favor?" Tohru didn't look up from her place of slicing the loaf of bread as Yuki pulled plates out of the cabinet.
"Sure."
"Could you check to make sure I didn't accidentally leave something in the oven? You know how forgetful I can be haha!"
The pleasant sound of Yuki's chuckles reached her ears seconds before she heard the faint squeak of the oven door being opened. "No, you got it all- wait, there's this." Tohru turned around and feigned confusion as well as she could. "There's a piece of bread in here."
"Bread? I wonder how that got in there..."
She shifted her gaze back to the arrangement she was fixing on one of the serving platters. That's not bread, Yuki.
"Yeah." She heard the door snap shut as her rat closed it. "You didn't put a bun in there?" There you go.
"No, you did."
"...Eh?"
"That bun's for you."
"For me?"
"Hai."
"...is there a reason?"
Tohru's smile involuntarily spread across her cheeks. Oh Yuki, so oblivious.
"Hai." No response, and out of the corner of her eye she could see him eyeing the bun, turning it over and examining every inch of it. "Think about it. Where was the bun?"
"In the ov-" A sharp gasp cut him off as he gaped at her. His mouth hung open as his eyes widened in shock. It took all the onigiri had not to laugh. He was so adorable. "No way- are you-"
She finally faced him, her shy grin wavering in something akin to embarrassment accented with joy. "Hai..." Her quiet voice cracked, tears blurring her vision.
"You're..." Yuki's astonished face quickly melted into an overjoyed expression, his mouth curling. "You're... Oh my god." In the next second Tohru found herself lifted off the floor in her husband's strong arms. "You're... You're actually..."
"Hai... Hai. I am!" Her feet found home on the floor again. Tohru opened her eyes to look into Yuki's beautiful amethyst orbs. They were glistening with tears, but the curve of his lips and the gentle love in his eyes was enough to prove they were tears of joy.
"You're pregnant... Heh, I was beginning to think it would never happen!" He laughed lightly and Tohru found herself unable to resist joining him. She had been having her own doubts but finally their prayers had been answered! "How long have you known? How far along are you?" Yuki's kind hand pressed to her cheek, his thumb caressing as his eyes glistened with happiness and ardor, a tear finally trailing down his skin. She smiled warmly, her own eyes threatening to spill over.
"I found out three days ago, and the doctor said I'm about seven weeks."
"Seven weeks..." Violet pools moved down to peer at her abdomen and practically radiated warmth. "How did you keep the secret so long?"
His hand ghosted over her still flat stomach, yet Tohru couldn't help but smile.
"I wanted to wait until today."
Yuki hummed pleasantly, his soft petals pressing to her forehead. "I love you so much..."
"I love you too." She wrapped her arms around his neck and nuzzles against his jawline. "Happy birthday."
"Alright, everyone, Tohru and I have an announcement to make!"
The laughter and general talking all died down as everyone in the room turned to the married couple standing in the doorway. Akito, Shigure, Kureno, Arisa, Saki, Momiji, Ayame, Hatori, Kyo, Kagura, Kisa, and Hatsuharu had all attended Yuki's birthday celebration, although some had come only because Tohru had been the one to write out the invitation list and contact everyone.
"There's officially going to be another Sohma in our family come next summer."
Confusion flashed over the faces of nearly everyone in attendance.
"What the hell do you mean-"
"Oh my god! Well it's about damn time!" All eyes turned to Akito who had abruptly cut off Kyo, no one else seeming to pick up what was being implied. "I was starting to wonder when you two would pull it off!"
"Ano, Akito-san, what does she mean?" Kagura's misleading demure voice chimed in, but was quickly followed by Arisa howling with laughter.
"Aha! Well, would you look at that? Looks the prince had it in him afterall! I never would've thought!"
Yuki's cheeks flushed bright red, and Tohru couldn't help a small giggle. He was so shy about it... But she understood; it was a bit embarrassing that now everyone knew just what they'd done...
"Ahhh Yuki, my little brother! You've become a man! You better take care of the princess and your little one. My, I'll have to start preparing some clothing for my adorable little niece or nephew when they arrive. You simply must tell me when you find out the gender."
"Or you can wait just like everyone else." Although the gap had been somewhat bridged over the last seven years, Yuki still couldn't quite seem to bear Ayame's eccentric personality.
Congratulations didn't take long to avalanche upon the couple, along with some more crude remarks about how the pregnancy came to be. The night seemed to last forever, and everyone's positive mood and genuine happiness (save for Kyo who continued to bear a grudge) made the announcement so much more memorable and special. Tohru could only imagine how everyone would be when the baby arrives, and she prayed her and Yuki's child would be met with the same warmth and love she could feel tonight.
AN: Like I said this was quickly written so I'll probably rewrite it or flesh it out at some point. I just really needed something to occupy my mind.
Also
Ever notice Kisa and Saki's names are the same syllables switched around?