Chapter 14

White Day

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Yuri was making both of them lunch when Viktor asked him something he hadn't really thought of before. It was never that big of a deal for him and he certainly never had a reason to think about it before.

"Yuri, I've heard White Day is coming up and it is this other version of Valentine's Day. Let's do something for it."

Turning his head from the stove Yuri just looked at the other and shrugged after a moment. "I don't know, we don't have to do anything really."

"Oh come on. It is romantic."

"I don't know. I've never really celebrated it."

"Really?"

"I think you get the wrong idea of what the holiday is."

"I've looked into it, you can't play it off as this little thing. I told you last month I wanted to spend every romantic holiday I could with you. Besides, it will be the only one we have without Yuri Jr."

"I've already told you we are not naming our son after me, forget it. But, if you insist on doing something fine. Just let me know what so I can get something appropriate. I didn't buy anything formal when I bought new clothes."

"Consider it done!" Watching Viktor get all excited Yuri went back to focus on the stove before their lunch started to burn. Feeling hands move around him and Viktor kiss his neck before he whispered how he could help; Yuri found it impossible not to smile. He loved this man too much.

Knowing Viktor's day of being romantic was tomorrow, because why would he give him any time to plan, Yuri ran out after lunch to get something at least semi-formal. Honestly, this was his own fault. He should have expected Viktor to do this since last month he had been the really romantic one and surprised Viktor with a nice, super romantic Valentine's Day. Realizing he was hating finding formal things he came out of the dressing room to try another store. Being eighteen weeks pregnant was not making this easy at all. Pinching the bridge of his nose he knew it was only for one day and he could do this. And, he really owed Viktor this. He was always trying to do all these romantic things and he just wasn't that interested. Being romantic in this way was a new thing for him and it took more than a little getting used to.

Finally finding something he headed home knowing Viktor was there waiting for him. He was going to do a second coat on the nursey so that could dry while they did other things. The furniture they ordered was set to arrive in the next couple of days so they wanted the room ready for it. Otherwise they would have boxes all over the apartment. Stepping in their front door he noticed right away something was different, the apartment was loud. Realizing Yuuko and her family was here Yuri took a deep breath to prepare himself for this. He loved her and her family but sometimes he liked the breather, the triplets were a handful and he didn't even see them every day. Throwing his stuff on the bed as he said hello to everyone he got settled on the loveseat. They really needed to think about upgrading the living room to a room with more chairs. Hearing Viktor talking to Nishigori in the nursery about something he didn't understand he let them be as Yuuko joined him. The triplets were sitting on the floor looking at something on their laptop, this was nice. While things seemed crazy when he got back everything seemed to settle down and it was nice to catch up with his friends. It was a shame he didn't catch up with more of them. He missed talking to Phichit who was trying to get ready for worlds and he hadn't seen Minako since before Russia. He figured she was mad at him because she rarely answered his texts. Everyone said she just had a lot going on but it seemed strange that all of a sudden once he came back and what was going on was revealed to the public he hadn't heard from her.

"Hello, Yuri, are you listening to me?"

"What? Sorry Yuuko. I didn't mean to tune out. What were you asking me?"

"I wanted your thoughts on a few things for the shower."

"Oh. Okay. I guess I can see what I can do." Shrugging, he let her ask him what she wanted. Seeing her frown he was curious what happened.

"Are you alright? I get you aren't for this but I don't think that is what is bugging you."

"It's nothing, don't worry about it. Let me see what I can help you plan."

Settled in bed for the night Yuri was reading a novella he picked up the other week while Viktor was doing his nightly routine in the bathroom. Watching as he glasses came off his face he turned to Viktor waiting for him to give them back.

"You know I've always wanted to know how blind you really are without them."

"I'm really badly near sighted. So I can read my book but anything past where you are is blurry. Now can I have them back before you break them?" Witnessing Viktor put his glasses on his own face Yuri closed his book up and put it off to the side, he wasn't going to be able to continue reading he could see that now.

"Wow! You really are blind!"

"I'm not blind." Reaching for them to take them back he was stopped by Viktor's lips.

"So, why don't you wear contacts? When you compete you always took off your glasses, in fact if I wasn't holding them for you I know you put them in your bag. I didn't think your eyesight was that bad though. Didn't you get bad headaches or have trouble seeing the rink?"

"Seeing the rink has never been a problem for me. And I don't know, I've never really cared for contacts I guess. I like my glasses and I don't mind taking them off before competing. In fact, I think not being able to see the crowd or judges helps with my nerves."

"Could you see me then?"

"When I squinted hard enough. It's really not that big of a deal though. Now please, give them back."

"Is everything alright Yuri? I can't put my finger on it but you haven't seemed like yourself today once you got back. Did something happen while you were out?" Being handed back his glasses he put them on the nightstand next to his book.

"No, I'm fine. Just thinking about things. Don't worry about it." Shrugging it off he laid down and tried to get comfortable for the night. Feeling the bed move a little he felt Viktor cuddle him as he did every other night.

"I won't push you to talk to me Yuri, but remember I'm always right here if you need me. I love you."

"I love you too." Now he felt bad for pushing Viktor away, it wasn't intentional it was just something Viktor wouldn't understand. Feeling his hand move under his stomach like he did most nights Yuri placed his on top as his lips formed a closed smile.

Waking up to the smell of breakfast Yuri carefully rolled over in bed to see the spot next to him empty. Sitting up he saw Makkachin was awake at his feet watching him with his tail wagging and his tongue out.

"Good morning Makkachin, you are always so perky." Stretching, he yawned before he got his legs out of bed. Whatever Viktor was making was making both him, and their son excited. Those fluttering feelings he had certainly were increasing right now. Once he was able he went to the kitchen to see what was going on. Not getting that close he saw Viktor turn and smile towards him.

"Morning Yuri, hope you are hungry."

"Well I am now. Morning." This was definitely a good thing to Viktor's morning jogs, he would come home and cook since he wouldn't eat much before he ran. "What are you making?" Looking over his side he couldn't figure out if he had ever seen this before, must have been a Russian dish.

"It's called Blini and I don't know what made me make it but all morning I was thinking about it so on my way home I stopped at the store and got everything I would need." Being fed a taste with jelly on it Yuri's taste buds were happy with this idea.

Taking their time cleaning up from breakfast they were in no rush to get moving. Viktor wanted them to spend the day together since it was a romantic holiday after all and that was the plan. Once they had dressed they grabbed Makkachin and headed to the streets to enjoy the chilly but sunny day. Grabbing a blanket to sit on if they chose they kept their hands and bodies close. This was nice and this was all Yuri really wanted from the day. He wasn't kidding when he said he had never celebrated White Day before and he wasn't the type to have to do much to be happy. He didn't like being spoiled and the longer they were together he knew Viktor was understanding that, though sometimes he insisted on spoiling him.

Stopping at a stall for lunch and something to warm them up a bit Yuri helped Viktor take care of Makkachin before they focused on themselves.

"I figure you will tell me no but, there is something I would like to do for you Yuri and I want your input before I do it."

"Do what? You know right now if it's something that costs a lot my answer will probably be no."

"It's hard to explain but once we are done here I will show you."

"Okay."

"I'm glad to see you are in a better mood from yesterday. Not saying you were in a bad mood I just knew something was up. Were you able to sort things out?"

"Not really. I just think my moods keep changing from the baby and honestly I shouldn't be surprised that other things happened."

"Like what?" Knowing he was generally curious Yuri shook his head.

"I don't feel like getting into it." The topic was still something Viktor wouldn't fully understand. Nothing had to change for him, he was just a soon to be father, for himself though he could tell people viewed him differently, his friendships were changing, his whole life was changing. Yuuko was the only one that understood where he was coming from and he didn't want to say it was a bad thing but he didn't want her to be his only friend. He didn't want to lose those that he had known his whole life.

Leaving the stall they headed down the street towards the main shops and stores. Having his hand being taken by Viktor Yuri changed his focus to where they had stopped. Why did he have a strange feeling about coming here? Viktor knew his thoughts on this already.

"I wanted to get you something special for today but I don't really know what you like when it comes to certain things. I want you to pick something out here."

"Viktor, this place is pricy. I mean, that's gold."

"I know what it is. I know you don't want to think about engagements or anything like it but I want you and the world to know that I love you and I will always love you. I figured some sort of promise item would do just that." Being taken inside Yuri could feel his heart pounding in his chest. Why was he so nervous? "Want to see what I was thinking of when I got the idea?"

"Sure." Letting Viktor take him to the side of the store he was shown items that were usually exchanged for best friends.

"I wanted something more romantic for us but this is what gave me the idea. I liked this thought."

Taking a look around Yuri had no idea what he wanted. He really didn't want to spend a fortune on something but he felt bad saying no and the idea was really sweet. Viktor was his best friend and the man he wanted to love forever. While he didn't want to marry him now he did want to someday. Stopping at a display case in the front he knew these would probably be the most expensive but, he was just glancing anyway. Seeing a sign that read *free engraving with purchase* he had Viktor come closer. It seemed he was giving him space to look without feeling pressured.

"Would you be interested in this? Engraving our names and then trading?"

"Sure." With a wide smile Yuri knew he wasn't lying about the liking the idea. Having him stay close he wanted his help on something they both liked so neither would have to wear something that was ugly to them. "What size ring are you?"

"I don't know actually. I've never worn one before. But, I think my hands have days when they swell and I know they will further down the line."

"So we need chains than too."

Wanting to voice his thoughts on having him spend more money Yuri held back. He could tell this was something that really meant a lot to Viktor. Taking his hand he squeezed it as he saw a design he liked. Gauging the others reaction he took that as a yes as he asked to see them closer. The design was simple, just a band but it held a pinkish hue to it. It reminded Yuri of the cherry blossoms. While they had met during the season he knew he snowed pretty hard the day he saw Viktor was at his home.

"What do you think Viktor? Do you like it too?"

"I do." Watching him talk to the jeweler Yuri realized how far he had really come. Not all that long ago he was complaining about having trouble understanding Japanese and while they spoke English at home he heard Viktor speaking the language with more confidence now.

"Even though this a rose gold you can still engrave it?"

"Yes sir, mostly all the pieces we sell here can be engraved. If we can't it usually has to do with the band size."

"You want to do it Yuri?" Realizing Viktor was talking to him Yuri snapped out of his mind and nodded. Getting the engraving form they filled out what they wanted which was just their first name and last initial with a heart at the end and turned them in. Realizing the order could be filled today Yuri walked away while Viktor paid. He just now caught the price of those rings, he was going to have a heart attack if he watched Viktor hand his card over.

"All good? She said it would take about an hour so we can go and come back."

"Okay. That's fine since Makkachin looks bored waiting for us." Seeing him watching them from outside where they tied his leash to a light post they both laughed and left the store. "How about since you bought this I'll do dinner?"

"So that's why you walked away. Money is still an issue for you isn't it?"

"Money will always be an issue for me."

"I promise you Yuri we are good for quite a long time."

"You keep saying that but I really don't know if I believe that."

"Let me find a bank and I will show you."

"Please don't. I don't care to know how much you have I just, you seem to spend it so carelessly."

"Spending it on you isn't carelessly. I'd like to think it is a wise investment move."

"Oh, so I'm an investment now?" Teasing him but trying to sound serious he was shut up with a kiss.

"One day you will see just how much you truly mean to me Yuri and you will believe it."

Heading home to change for dinner they stopped back at the shop to pick up the rings. Having Viktor help him clasp the back of the necklace for him Yuri saw himself in the mirror with it on. It looked good, went well with his skin tone. Seeing the light catch it he could read Viktor's name with the little heart at the end on the inside. The writing came out beautifully. The heart was a reminder that it wasn't just Viktor's body he was promised it was his heart as well, Yuri wrote the same thing on his form so Viktor wouldn't forget either.

Walking into to the restaurant Yuri wished he didn't know this was the best place in town but he did. Viktor kept telling him to stop worrying about money so he was going to try but it was so hard not to. His family never really struggled financially growing up but they never were swimming in it to the point where they didn't have to think about it. And he didn't want his child to grow up spoiled thinking that money was no object. Being seated a nice table it was obvious Viktor had planned this quite some time ago.

Happily talking and enjoying the food Yuri heard Viktor ask if he wanted to dance, this place did have a floor and couples were on it. Nervously he agreed, it had been forever since he danced and it wasn't like he knew how. Being held close they didn't do much or move much but seemed to sway together. Even if it wasn't anything fancy this was nice.

"You took ballet as a child right Yuri?"

"Yea, Minako taught me at her school. Why?"

"You just seem stiff. I was curious."

"Ballroom and ballet are two very different forms."

"Well, if the banquet told me anything about you it was that you knew how to move."

"Please stop bringing that up. I'd really rather forget all about it."

"Why? It was the day we met. The day we really spoke to each other."

"I was wasted. I pole danced, was basically naked at one point. Not really the highlight of my night."

"When we get married maybe we will get a pole and try to recreate our first meeting of each other."

Knowing his face was beat red he didn't need Viktor to tell him that it was. Burying his face into Viktor's chest he felt the others body vibrate a bit. Looking up to make sure he was alright he noticed the smile and that he was humming.

"Like this song?"

"I've never heard of it before but it's so upbeat and catchy. Definitely has to play at our wedding."

"Stop planning our wedding, baby first." Kissing Viktor they both smiled as Yuri felt his body start to hear the music, it was rather catchy. Letting himself enjoy just being with the other they moved across floor. He couldn't lie though, this song had to play at their wedding.

When they got home there was a burning passion for the other moving through them. It was hard to function without their lips attached to the others. Starting to undress in the living room Yuri took in Viktor's half naked form as they made it to the bed. As passionately as their bodies burned for the other Viktor was still careful not to hurt Yuri or their growing child.

"I want you to know something Yuri, no matter how much I love our child…I will never love you less." Hearing Viktor's words as he pinned against the back of the bed.

As they laid together after, wearing nothing but their promise rings to each other around their necks, Yuri's body was littered with light kisses. Being able to see how much Viktor loved him Yuri felt his eyes start to tear. Knowing Viktor had stopped and had tried to wipe his eyes he pulled away and did it himself.

"Why are you crying Yuri? Is everything alright?"

"I just…I thought about what I tried to do when I found out I was pregnant and I can't believe I tried to push you away. I love you so much and you love this baby more than I could imagine and I feel awful for how I hurt you. I'm glad we were able to work it out and stay together because I know I couldn't do any of this without you." Receiving another kiss Yuri felt their foreheads touch.

"Please don't dwell on that. It's in the past for a reason. I love you, and I'll always love you. You were scared, I see that now. We had only started dating. You wanted to protect me."

"I love you too Viktor, probably more than you realize." Giving him a passionate kiss he moved his body closer to the one he loved. He wanted to never let him forget the truth.