You were living with Midorima Shintaro. He was 5 years older than you are. He asked you to live with him a year after your father died.

You met him at the hospital where your father was admitted for almost a year before he died. Midorima was the doctor-in-charge when your father passed away.

Your father is the only one left to you. Your mother passed away when you were young. And since your father is sick you have to stop attending the university to start working and at the same time attend to your father's needs.

He didn't want you to stop schooling, so you secretly processed it, and hid the fact that you have stopped schooling from your father.

You pretend to go to the university when the fact is that you're just going to the nearby coffee shop and working there as a waitress.

It was one day that your father again was having hard time that he noticed that you were staying longer to look after you father instead of leaving for your class...

"Your father is stable now, (name)-san." He said, you looked up and saw the green haired doctor. It was your first time seeing him there in charge of your father.

"Aren't you supposed to be going to your class now?" He said.

"Ah-"

"Midorima Shintaro." He introduced himself, when he noticed that you weren't informed of his name yet. "I'm the one in charge of your father for the time being while Sakuraga-sensei is out of the country." He informed you.

"Ah- Midorima-sensei" you said, "I want to stay here with him longer,"

"And your school?"

You didn't answer him. You just smiled.

"I'll be leaving later when he wakes up."

Midorima just stood there, and pushed his glasses as he watch you turn to face your father again.

It was almost a routine now. Midorima will always see you there with your father in his room. Every morning until late afternoon you were there. And Midorima noticed this,

"(Name)-san." He started, one day when he dropped by to check on your father's stat.

"Yes, sensei?" You asked back.

"You're not attending your classes anymore aren't you?" It wasn't a question anymore.

You inhaled deeply and sighed, and answered his question with the truth. It's the only way to get him off of your back. And it's easier to stay there if they already know your circumstances, than to keep it a secret and have them all question you about not leaving for school and stuffs.

"I dropped my course last semester, sensei," you said. "My father needs me and I know that he just only have a couple of months left. Sakuraga-sensei told that to me."

"You dropped school? Does your father know of this?"

"No. He doesn't. He'll get mad. Of course, I'll go back to college again, but right now, he's my priority and work too."

"You work?" Midorima raised a brow at this information.

"Hai." You answered, "Got a part time job in a cafe in Shibuya. My shift was moved though, therefore I have plenty of time to stay here with my father before I get to work."

"I understand." Midorima answered. "I can clearly see that you need to sleep too." He added. "You should go home and sleep. Your father is in good condition. And we don't want another patient adding to current numbers." He said, before he turned and walkaway to check on his other patients.

You sweat dropped at this and slightly smiled at his concern.

Yes, you needed sleep. A very long sleep. You were working all night at the cafe and in the morning you go to your father's until late afternoon. You've been only getting like 3 to 5 hours of sleep recently.

That was also the day you started to like Midorima-sensei. Him and his little way of showing you he cares.

3 months later your father died. He wasn't sad at all. He said he dreamt about your mother, and that he doesn't have to worry about your well being anymore because you can stand up on your own.

You smiled at that and held your father's hand. Midorima was there with you inside the room the three of you were the only living person inside until your father closed his eyes with a smile.

You didn't cry. But the tears were threatening to fall from the corner of your eyes. You felt Midorima's hand on your shoulders. It was comforting and warm...warmer than the now cold hands you were holding.

At your father's funeral, some of your father's relative attended. You didn't like it one bit when they start talking about your future, saying you should attend an omiai as soon as possible so that you will be provided. That they also have the omiai portfolio with them for you to see.

You told them that you can fend for yourself, and that you have enough from what your father had left you. And that they should just leave you alone to take care of your future, they don't need to worry too much...

Your aunt cried, saying you were just like your father. That you don't want other people to worry too much about your well-being. And she smiled, and patted your head.

"But if everything don't go with your plans the house is open and will always be open for you. And the omiais will always be taken care off." You laughed at that and smiled thanking them.

The last day of your father's wake Midorima came.

"(Name)-chan," your grandmother's sister came to you, "are you sure you are not taking that omiai, I have prepared for you? That man is a doctor. And he can provide your needs. And we can still reschedule."

"Grandmother, I'm-" then your eyes darted at the door. A familiar face greeted you. "Ah! Midorima-sensei." You immediately stood up as he entered the room nodding at you before he went to your father's altar and showed his respect and condolences.

Your relatives were surprised to see him. The elders who were present started murmuring courtesy of your grandmother's sister.

"I'm sorry I only came today," he said to you. You smiled at him.

"Don't worry about it, Midorima-sensei," you said, you weren't really expecting to see him again after you fixed all the papers from the hospital.

"The nurses and doctors sent their condolences as well."

"Hai,"

"How are you doing?" He asked you. The two of you went outside to talk privately. Because your relatives are busy chitchatting amongst themselves, and your grandmother advised that you should take a rest first that she'll take care of everything for a while.

The two of you are now sitting in the gardens.

"I'm good, sensei..." you answered the truth is you don't know yet, you don't know how you will be taking the first couple of months living on your own in your apartment now that your father is gone.

But adjusting is part of it, so you are ready to face them; the only question is if you can handle them.

"How about you sensei?" He didn't answer, "Did you come straight here after your shift?"

"No." He answered finally, "Yesterday, I took off from the hospital, I attended an Omiai." He said, you frowned at the information. You weren't surprised though. The only thing that surprised you was he told you about it.

Well, you've been in good terms with him since that day. You admired him, and liked him since then too. He probably looks at you like you're his younger sister or something. Well, you never expected anything in return anyway.

"Ah, sou." You smiled and looked at your feet on the ground. "Then sensei will get married soon?" You joked.

Midorima suddenly glared at you. You just smiled at him, sometimes, he's like this, glaring at some embarrassing stuffs.

A tsundere? You laughed at your own thoughts.

"Don't say that!" He scolded, you laughed at him.

"Gomen, gomen sensei. I'm just joking," you told him, "and besides, isn't omiai always like that, you meet the other party once, and sooner or later you'll just be surprised that you'll be marrying him..." you said, "that's why I didn't attend the omiai, my grandmother was telling me."

"The other party didn't attend." Midorima said to you, his eyes was a little down.

"You look sad, sensei. Did you fall in love with her after seeing the photo?" You frowned at your own question; Why are you questioning him when the answer might just hurt you?

"..." there was silence once again.

"Ah! Look sensei! A four-leaf clover!" You suddenly picked up a clover with a four leaf.

"Lucky!" You said, "Here sensei," you gave him the clover that you picked up, he looked up at you.

"It's a four leaf clover. It's lucky! It's lucky! I have some of these to. My father used to tell me that this is lucky!"

Midorima took the clover. He smiled at it.

"Today, Cancer's lucky item is a four- leaf clover." He said.

"Eh? Sensei! You listen to O-ha-sa?" You were seriously surprised at this.

"Since I was young, I've been always bringing the lucky items with me." He said, taking out a handkerchief from his pocket, you noticed that there was a four leaf clover embroidered on it. He opened his handkerchief and placed the four leaf clover inside before folding it back again.

"Thank you."

"Well, that explains those penguin pencils and pineapple and other weird stuffs you were holding before..." You smiled, blushing a little at new information.

"So what are your plans?" Midorima leaned back; you turned away from him and looked up in the sky.

"I really don't know..." you answered, "I will go back to college, then probably continue my work too."

"(Name)." He called your name.

"Hm?" You turned and looked at Midorima, he looked so troubled.
"You look troubled sensei." You noted.

"..." he just stared at you. "The person on the omiai...I don't know if I should be glad or not that she didn't attend..."

"I'm sorry. Did I really hit the nail when I said that you fell in love with her?"

"Yes you did." You were suddenly taken a back at his answer, and you can feel the pain inside you forming.

He did like that person at first sight...

"How about setting up a new meeting or something-meet her again-" you tried to help him, suggesting things that might help him meet the woman.

"You got it all wrong..." he suddenly said, standing up in front of you that you have to look up at him to see his face and expression in his eyes, but failed because his glasses is in the way. Hiding his expressive eyes.

"Eh?"

"The person on the omiai is beautiful, and probably the most beautiful in everything, but I have someone that I like already."

Another blow...why are you even paying attention to this man again? He attended an omiai, fell for the person from just seeing her photo, and thinks she is the most beautiful of all, and now, he has already some other person he liked!?

And you thought he was flawless...you laughed at yourself. You still like this man though.

"Then you should just tell this someone already...or someone might come and take her away." You reasoned, well, you do wish she would be taken away before Midorima can confess.

Such a bad mind you have there.

"That's why I'm here."

"Why is she in a funeral house!?" You suddenly questioned.

She must be dead?

"Idiot." Midorima sighed, suddenly he wrapped his arms around you and embraced you tightly.

"You're the person I like." He confessed. "Why do you think I will spend time looking after you and even talking to you during my shift back then?"

"I-what-..." you were blushing right now, surprise was clearly painted all over your face.

"I love (name)."

*flashback*

"You're spoiling my daughter so much, doctor." Your father smiled at Midorima when he caught him putting a cover on your back when you fell asleep while looking after your father.

Midorima flushed and stiffly backed away pushing his glasses. You farther just laughed at him.

"Don't worry doctor; I'm not against...you or anything, as long as my daughter... likes it. I like... it too." He said, smiling at Midorima weakly.

"(L/n)-san."

"It would...be good if I...get to know the person who... will with my little (name) before I leave no?"

"Don't say something like that (l/n)-san." Midorima said.

He just smiled at Midorima.

"You look like...a good person...to me." He said, "so if...ever...she likes you back too..." he said, "you have ...my blessing."

Midorima bowed at your father thankfully.

"Thank you very much." Midorima said, "If she'll give me permission, I will take care of her and love her with my everything."

"Well...good...luck..." he smiled and coughed.

His coughing woke you up.

"Dad!?" You called, "you okay?"

"I dreamed of your mother..." he smiled at you.

*end flashback*

"Are you sure with that Sensei?" You looked up at him, "I'm really a handful you know."

"Stupid. I won't repeat myself." He answered, this time you hugged him back.

"I like sensei too!" You said. "I'm lucky the other lady missed the omiai." You smiled at him.

Midorima just looked at you, and then smiled.

"Either way is good." He murmured.

"Hm?"

"Nothing. We should head back soon. Your grandmother must be waiting."

"Hai." Midorima took your hand with him and walked together with you.

*present*

You've been living with Midorima Shintaro for 3 years now. He was 5 years older than you are. But it doesn't matter. The two of you are happy.

"Ah Midorima-sensei!" The female teacher suddenly stood up when she saw you standing at the classroom's door.

Yes, last year, Midorima and you got married. And also, you have graduated from college now and is working at an elementary school near your house...Midorima preferred that you must stay and teach in a nearby school.

"Hai, ohayo, Tsuki-sensei." You smiled at the younger lady.

"What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be resting for a week?" She asked surprised...totally surprised to see you there.

It was because last week you fainted in the middle of your lesson with the 6th graders-which you were sent to the hospital. And your husband happened to be in-charge of the ER as well.

When you woke up, Midorima was there beside you. Worried face and also irritation was seen.

"You should've told me that you're not feeling well." He scolded, holding your hand.

"But I do feel good...just that...that while I'm in the middle of my lecture...I feel faint." You explained, "I'm sorry." You whispered.

Midorima sighed.

"It's over fatigue. You've been working your ass off for a whole month. Take a leave."

"Eh-but-"

"A leave. A month."

"A day." Midorima stared at you.

"A week." You sighed finally. "Last call."

"Fine a week." He sighed, "you feeling good now?"

"Yes." You answered. "You should go take your rounds now."

"I'm done with my shift. I'll go ready the car. Stay here."

"Ah yea. I just dropped by for the activity set for the children. I don't want to give you more works. I'll just drop by on Friday to pick it up. I'll check them." You smiled, handling an envelope to your co-teacher.

"Thank you very much, Midorima-sensei." She said. "You're with Dr. Midorima I see." She smiled, when she saw Midorima leaning on the car outside the school gates.

"Hai." You smiled back. "I'll be going now. Thank you for taking my classes, Tsuki-sensei."

"It's nothing," she smiled back and you walked back to Midorima.

"You done?" Midorima asked.

"Hai." You answered, as you open the passenger's door. "Let's go home?"

Midorima climbed in after he secured your door, and he also secured your seatbelt. Then he drive.

"Ah, Shin?" You turned to him, confused,

"Hm?" He asked his eyes on the road.

"This isn't the way back home." You said.

"Ah yes. I forgot to tell you. We'll be going to visit a rest house in Kyoto. Staying nearby the school will only make you want to go back immediately." He said. "We'll be visiting Akashi for dinner with the rest of my teiko teammates after we settle down."

"Eh so sudden. How about your shift?"

"Got a month off."

"Eh?! That long?"

"Of course. I need to look after you."

"But I'm fine already."

"You yes. The baby not sure." Midorima's hand moved to your stomach and you blushed at the touch. Yes yesterday you got the good news that you are 4 weeks pregnant. And Midorima was so happy. And of course you too.

"I'm. Thinking you should quit teaching."

"No."

"I'm just suggesting."

"I know. I'll consider your suggestion if I'm starting to have hard time." You placed your hand on top of his.

And the red light turned green.

"Eyes on the road, Shin." You instructed, tapping his hand and smiling at him.

He started driving again.

"I love you Shin." You said.

"Love you too." He said reaching fpr your hand and kissing your palm.

Then the two of you drove to Kyoto.

5 hours later.

You let yourself sit down on the couch. Midorima went upstairs to bring your things to the bedroom.

The house was nice. Midorima said, that it was owned by his grandparents and the sell it; he liked the place so he bought it instead.

"So you grew up here?" You followed Midorima upstairs.

"No. But we do visit here and spends summer vacation every now and then."

You wondered around the large bedroom...until you stopped in front of the large closet.

"Can I open it?" You asked him.

"Sure. But it's a little dusty. We'll be calling someone to clean up later before we go."

"I'll do it. I'll clean up later." You volunteered.

"No, we have to go over to Akashi later."

"Then tomorrow." You opened the closet and found a box with a name 'Shintaro' on it.

'Eh?' You dusted the box's lid.

"Shin?" You called him. You saw him hanging some of your clothes and stuffs at the other closet. "Whose room was this we are using?"

"My grandfather." He answered.

"Ah sou..." you opened the box and found a portfolio. You opened the portfolio and found a piece of paper which you immediately recalled as the portfolio of the person who was being dealt with Midorima back before in an omiai.

"Ah! Shin. Is this the portfolio of your omiai candidate?" You closed the portfolio without looking at the name.

"Hn?" Midorima immediately turned to you in panic. "Put it back."

"Eh why?" You asked teasingly. "I want to see the lady who you fell for at first sight." You grinned at Midorima.

"Hou~ let's see here-" you opened the portfolio again and took the photograph that was flipped on its back.

"Oi!" Midorima tried to take the portfolio from you but failed. You are not faster than him, but he is being careful not to bump you in the process. You are pregnant after all.

"(Name)!"

"Yes Shin?" You teased starting to look at the notes at the back of the photo.

"Eh? It has my grandmother's name on it?" You paused and looked at Midorima in confusion. "Could it be you were being dealt with a relative of mine?" The rest of the info was blurred due to the oldness of the paper. And you flipped it over, but before you can see the person on the photo, a hand snaked your waist and grabbed you gently towards Midorima's chest, and his lips was on yours startling you.

"Shi-mmph" his other hand took the photo from you and you didn't even notice it since you've een pulled into the sweetness mixed with roughness and passion of Midorima's kiss.

"Haah-!" You pulled away first, panting from the kiss. "Shin!" You scolded, hitting his chest.

"You need rest." He told you and pointed at the bed. "We still have some time before Akashi's dinner. Rest." He instructed.

"Fine." You mumbled, "how about you?" You asked, looking at him.

"After I clean up your mess." He said. And he turned as you let yourself down on the bed. The sheets was new and the pillows and everything.

"Hurry up Shin." You murmured as you just closed your eyes and sighed after hearing him 'mm'.

The travel time from Tokyo to Kyoto started to take toll on your body, add to it the pregnancy and the temperature. The AC was comforting, and the next thing you know you were already asleep.

Midorima sat beside you and pushed the strands of hair from your face. He stared at your sleeping face and sighed turning to the box he placed under the bed.

Holding the photograph in his hand, he turned and stared at the photo and his lips turned into a small smile.

Yes the person on the photo was the most beautiful girl. But now she isn't . Because that person now, is the most beautiful wife, and the mother of his children.

The person on the omiai portfolio was you.
The omiai that you rejected from your grandmother's.
The omiai portfolio that you didn't touch or even dared to take a look at was his omiai portfolio during your father's funeral.

It turns up that Midorima only attended the omiai meeting was because it was you. The miscalculation was that it happened during your father's funeral that you didn't have enough time to think of anything.

He was still lucky that he still got you though.
And you were lucky to have him too.

"Shin?" You murmured, opening your eyes. He immediately kicked the portfolio back under the bed,

"Yes?"

"You done?"

"Mm-hm."

"Let's sleep then." You took his hand and pulled him down beside you. He let you pulled him and he lays beside you, and slipping his arm around your waist and pulling you closer to him.

"Rest more." He said, "I'll wake you up when it's time to get ready."

"Mmhm." You placed your hand on top of Midorima's hand, and closed your eyes until you fell asleep.

The end.

Omake:

You sat up upon hearing clanking sounds from the kitchen. You turned to your side and saw your husband's son, Yuu sleeping peacefully. On your other side, you husband, was missing.

You went to look down stairs and saw your husband talking to someone...the butler?

"I want everything in place. Kuroko and the rest will be coming over tonight." Akashi instructed.

"Yes, Seijurou sama."

"Sei?" You called from the top stairs. "What's happening."

"Ah, (name). My friends during my high school are coming over." Akashi said.

"Eh?" Should I help up?"

"No. It will be taken care off. So rest there. We don't want you to be stressed now don't we?"

"Ah yea...okay." normally you would've argued but you're too tired lately and lazy. So you didn't. Some other time maybe?

Ah yes. The kiseki no sedai was it? That was his set of friends back during high school.

END.

Sorry for the late update.

I was having writer's block...killing myself too.

tomorrow I go to OzineFest2014 MOA. see you there to all my Filipino readers!