You should've told me it could be like this. Part 1.
~5 years later~
It was a very quiet evening in the city, aside from the usual night life and people walking around. The usual life of a large city.
In an apartment in the middle of the city, Norio was stirring a large bowl of what looked like red punch, humming a soft tune to himself. The warmth of his large kitchen made his skin tingle in comfort. It was such a long day to himself, spent cleaning and doing laundry and other domestic ideals. And now he wanted to make sure dinner was the best he had made in such a long while.
The click of the front door was heard, along with,
"I'm home, Norio."
The boy jumped and smiled, running to the door and wrapped his arms around his lovers neck, kissing his cheek.
"Welcome home, Kunimasa. How was your day?"
Kunimasa let out a soft groan and walked into the living room, set his bag on the couch and shrugged.
"Same as it ever was. Boring as fuck."
"Awww did Yonekuni leave early again?"
"Yeah, but I don't blame him. Shirou called."
"Is Yomiku alright? I know how he's like his father and gets colds easily."
"Haha I know. But apparently it got really bad tonight. It's been raining a lot lately and Yonekuni hates his son out in this weather...I'm gonna go take a shower. Be back in a minute."
Norio smiled and nodded, watching his lover walk into the large bathroom. Stretching, he cracked his neck and sat on the couch, rubbing his own feet, then gasped, clutching his stomach. Even though he was a tiny amount of pain, he smiled and rubbed the swollen mound that is his belly.
"Any day now, baby. Any day now."
5 years had passed since that night at the Madarame household. A lot had happened in the last 5 years.
When Kunimasa and Yonekuni graduated, they opened their own business, a restaurant. The restaurant had made a lot of money and because of it, the two men had bought large apartments for them and their lovers.
When Shirou graduated from his university, he and Yonekuni had decided it was time to start their family. Of course, Yonekuni was more than ready for this. It was wonderful to say the least. And 9 months later, Shirou gave birth to a handsome little boy, who looked in every way like Yonekuni. It seemed as though he also inherited the problem Yonekuni had with extreme cold temperatures.
Norio was very happy for his brother figure and his new family. He was a little jealous at first, but he knew he and Kunimasa would have that luxury soon. The boy had made Kunimasa aware that he wanted to wait until he graduated high school before having their first child. Kunimasa was reluctant at first, but agreed nonetheless.
A sharp pain radiating up his spine brought Norio out of his memories and he bit his lip, holding back a gasp. It had been happening all day. Sudden sharp pains, each one slightly worse than the last. He knew they were only slight contractions, but it seemed a little more noted tonight. Maybe it wouldn't be any day. Maybe it would be tonight.
Sighing, Norio walked into the bedroom and set out his hospital bag. He had Shirou come over a few nights ago and help him decide what to bring to the hospital. Of course, he brought his son and while Shirou was organizing Norio's belongings, Norio played with his god son, ruffling his blond hair. He always like having Yomiku over. He rarely got to see the boy when Yonekuni was the 'protective father.' Especially during the winter months. But it was all understandable.
Taking one last look, he took it into the living room and set in on Kunimasa's chair, then layed down the couch, rubbing his stomach. He looked up at the ceiling and heard his lover come in, sat next to him and rub his belly lightly, making Norio moan.
Kunimasa smiled and said,
"I can't believe it's almost here. To think, we've waited 9 months for this."
"Technically, 5 years and 9 months. He he."
"Oh shut up...are you feeling ok?"
"Never better. Slight discomfort, but it'll pass."
Kunimasa hummed a little, then leaned down to kiss the boys belly, rubbing it with his hands. Norio smiled and set his hand on Kunimasa's hair, petting softly. After a few moments, he struggled to get up and say,
"Hungry? I made your favorite."
Norio stumbled into the kitchen, but was stopped by Kunimasa's hand on his shoulder, pulling him back.
"Let me get it. You should relax. You've been on your feet all day."
Kunimasa walked into the kitchen and took out some plates. Norio was close behind him, pouting.
"I know you're still mad that I went to school today."
"Well, can you blame me? In the condition you're in, school's the last thing you need to worry about."
The man set the plates on the counter and was about to pull out some glasses, but Norio stopped him by banging the door shut.
"Kunimasa, I'm not that same boy anymore. I don't need constant protection from every little detail. I know you're worried and I know you're anxious. I am too. I know my body is still a little small for such a large pregnancy, but it'll be ok."
Kunimasa stared into those eyes and smiled. Norio was right. He wasn't the same boy anymore. Since his freshman year and up, Norio had done some serious growing up. He was much taller, though still shorter than the man himself. His once short brown hair was now seemingly black in color, long enough to touch his shoulders. He had put on quite a bit of muscle his junior and senior years, though he was still a little thin.
If his appearance didn't convince Kunimasa then his attitude sure did. Norio had grown up and matured into such a smart young man. A few months after his graduation, he was accepted into a prestigious university, much like the one Shirou was accepted into years prior. But by that time, he was already pregnant with Kunimasa's first child, so it made the man a little uneasy. However, Norio made it clear that he would take it easy because of the pregnancy and start off with easy classes.
Sighing, Kunimasa set his glass down and embraced Norio to his chest, rubbing his neck.
"You're right. I guess I am a little too overprotective of you and the baby right now."
"Nothing to be ashamed of. Now, let's eat. I'm eating for two and I'm starving."
Kunimasa laughed and nodded, setting up Norio's plate. Their meal was spent in comfortable conversation, followed by a little bit of silence.
Later that night, at around 8 pm, Norio was laying on the couch with a hot wash cloth on his stomach while his lover was on the phone, talking to Hidekuni. Well, they were having a heated argument about Norio, (as they usually did), so Norio laughed and chose to ignore it.
As if a bolt of lightning shot up into his body, Norio let out a wild gasp and clutched his stomach, feeling the baby suddenly still in place. He paused. Then, another pain hit him sharply and it really didn't feel like a contraction. It felt like something was stabbing him in the ribs. Again, he waited a few minutes. After about 10 minutes, the pain came back, worse than before. Norio felt tears in his eyes. There was no mistaking it. Whither or not he was in labor, he had to see a doctor.
"K-Kunimasa...?"
His lover held up a finger as he wrote something down on a piece of paper. Norio groaned in irritation, then groaned in pain.
"Kunimasa?"
"One second."
Oh one second was about to turn into another few moments and the moment Kunimasa got off the phone, Norio's newly found rage kicked in.
"For fucks sake, Kunimasa!"
The man snapped around and his eyes widened. Norio had a death grip on the couch while the other hand covered his belly. Sweat was visible on his brow and tears were leaking from his eyes. There was no guessing involved. Kunimasa quickly grabbed Norio's hospital bag and helped his lover off the couch, leading him to the door. Not bothering with Norio's shoes, he kicked his door open and ran down to their car, with the boy in his arms, panting in absolute agony.
The hospital wait was rather quick and easy. The moment they got Norio into a room, Kunimasa phoned Yonekuni, telling him to hurry down if he wanted to see their god child first glance. Afterwards, he was in the room with his lover and two doctors, holding onto his hand. He knew just how this would work. Numbing him and then cutting open the temporary womb, then boom. Baby.
The doctors, however, made no move to do so right away. They were staring at a piece of paper and one of them said,
"This makes no sense. His vital signs are normal, but it says...somethings amiss."
"We might have to do a quick ultrasound before we begin the operation. Get the machine ready."
"W-wait..."
All eyes turned to Norio and the boy turned to his lover, saying,
"I want to talk to the doctors alone for a minute."
"No Norio. I'm staying in here. I'm not leaving."
Norio smiled a small smile and it was a sad smile. He kissed his lovers hand and said,
"I'll be fine. I promise."
Kunimasa was unprepared to leave his lover alone, even for a moment. But he learned in the last 5 years NOT to argue with Norio about something serious. Sighing, he leaned down and kissed his lovers head, got up and left. Once he was gone, Norio turned his head to the doctors and said,
"I didn't want him to hear me say it. But please...save our baby."
A.N
Ooooooo another cliff hanger.
