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The screen of the phone lit up as a call was getting through. A hand stuck out from under the duvet and reached for the phone, pulling it under the duvet. The call was answered and the person sat up, her blonde hair sticking out in every direction possible as she listened to the call. Haruka rubbed her eyes and yawned softly, looking to the red head laying next to her, still fast asleep.
"Hm..." she said softly, ending the call. She placed the phone back on the nightstand and pulled the duvet back, slipping out of bed and put her slippers on. She picked up Akashi's shirt that was thrown across the room from last night and put it on, buttoning it up and left the top two buttons undone.
Haruka stretched her arms as she yawned, walking down the stairs a step at a time slowly. She then dragged herself to the kitchen and opened the fridge, looking for food to cook breakfast with. She pulled out the eggs and bacon, putting them on the counter and turned the stove on, putting the pan on top. She then went to wash the rice while the pan was warming and put it in the rice cooker.
As she was beating the eggs, Akashi came down the stairs, dressed for the day. He headed into the kitchen and went for the fridge, pouring himself a glass of orange juice and headed out so he wouldn't be in Haruka's way while she cooked. He picked up the newspaper by the door and went into the living room, sitting down on the sofa.
The two were acting more and more like a married couple as the days went by. Haruka was staying over more and more often at Akashi's place than at her own. She honestly couldn't remember the last time she was actually in her own home. Almost half of the things she owned had migrated into Akashi's house. Haruka even had her yoga time in Akashi's living room where she was never disturbed.
"Breakfast is ready," Haruka called, setting up the table. Akashi stood up, holding the newspaper in his hand and sat in his place at the dining table. Haruka placed a bowl of rice in front of him and took the newspaper away, holding a pair of chopsticks out for him. "I won't be back tonight. I have to go to Kyoto for my drama shoot."
"When will you be back?"
"This weekend, maybe. It depends on how long we're shooting for," she said, sitting down and started eating. "Will you be alright without me?"
"I've been just fine without you for six years, Haruka, I'm sure I can handle a few nights with you gone."
"Good to know that I'm loved."
Akashi looked at Haruka, taking a bite of the bacon omelette she made. "Have you thought of moving in with me, Haruka?" he suddenly asked. Haruka nearly choked on her food and stared at Akashi with wide eyes. "Sell your penthouse and move in with me. We're back together now, aren't we? Not to mention that we've been doing it qui-"
"Aka-chan."
"It's only logical for you to move in. It's not like I'm asking you to marry me."
"You're oddly a traditional person," Haruka stated and continued eating, chewing the omelette. "But I have no intentions of moving in with you. I like my place and I'm going to keep it. Yes, I stay over quite often but this is still not my place after all. And just because we have sex, Aka-chan, doesn't mean I have to move in with you. Allow me some space."
Akashi frowned, not able to comprehend why Haruka didn't want to move in with him. "It's not the matter of being traditional or not, Haruka. Like I said, I'm not asking you make the big decision on whether or not you should marry me. I'm asking you to move in. Live with me. It'll be so much easier for you. I don't see the problem with it at all seeing as you're my girlfriend and we're in a steady relationship."
"Sleeping with each other doesn't mean we're in a steady relationship, Aka-chan," Haruka said, frowning at him. "Why won't you understand that I don't want to move in with you? I don't see a point. If you want, I will stop staying over. Will that solve the problem?"
"No it won't! Haruka, you're being unreasonable. I know sleeping together doesn't mean we're in a steady relationship but haven't we gone through enough to realise that we're meant for each other? It's cliché, I know, but you're the only one for me, Haruka. What is your problem with moving in?"
"What is your problem with wanting me to move in so badly?" Haruka asked. "I don't want to move in and that's final. I have to get to work now," she said, getting up and left the table. The argument between the couple ended but Akashi wasn't going to give up so easily. He would wait until she came back from Kyoto to convince her that moving in with him would be the wisest thing she would ever do.
When Haruka appeared before Akashi again, she was holding a bag that Akashi assumed had clothes packed for her trip to Kyoto. She took her slippers on and pulled on her shoes. Before she left, Haruka dug into her bag and pulled out Akashi's house key and placed it on top of the shoe cabinet by the door before leaving without a word to Akashi.
~One Week Later~
Haruka had yet to see Akashi ever since her filming in Kyoto had finished. She didn't want to get into another argument with him and she definitely did not want to talk about why she didn't want to move in with him.
Instead, Haruka placed on a smile and pressed the doorbell, waiting for someone to answer the door.
Today was the Aomine family's gathering. Ever since she became best friends with Aomine, Haruka was always considered part of the family and was always included in such gatherings. Aomine opened the door and smirked a little, letting Haruka in. She held out the bottle of wine she had brought as a gift and Aomine took it from her.
"Mum told you not to bring anything," he said.
"I feel weird coming here empty handed," Haruka shrugged.
"Don't let my mother hear you saying that, princess. She'll tell you off for feeling like that since we're a family," he smirked and placed an arm around her. "You okay? Akashi called the other day to ask if you were okay."
"I'm fine," Haruka stated and shrugged Aomine's arm off when he mentioned Akashi.
"Did you guys have an argument?"
"It's nothing. He wants me to move in and I don't. It's not anything major," Haruka shrugged, taking off her shoes.
"And may I ask why you don't want to move in with him?"
With Aomine, Haruka felt different. She could pour anything out to him and Aomine was possibly the only person in the entire world who knew all of her secrets. Aomine, on the other hand, had to make sure he never crossed Momoi's and Haruka's path lest his secret spilled out for the world to know. "Because I'm scared," Haruka said softly.
"Of what?"
"Of Aka-chan. Of commitment...of everything," Haruka whispered. "Ao, the last time I was serious about Aka-chan, he slapped me and we broke up. Moving in with him is a serious thing. I don't want it to get too serious because...because I don't want to see that Aka-chan again. I like the way we are now, there's no need for change."
Aomine pulled Haruka into a hug and kissed her forehead. "You have nothing to worry about," he whispered, holding her tightly. "I promise you, if Aka-chan ever hurts you again, I will personally hunt him down and hurt him. I don't care if he's Akashi Seijuro, I will murder him," Aomine said, stroking Haruka's cheeks gently and smirked. "I can talk to Akashi if you want me to. I don't want to see you two breaking up again."
"Dai-chan!" Aomine's mother frowned, coming to the front door where the best friends had been standing for their conversation. "Oh, Haruka-chan! Why didn't you invite her in, Dai-chan? Come in, Haruka-chan," his mother smiled, pulling Haruka away from Aomine's arms and gently pushed her into the living room. "I haven't seen you in person for so long! You look really good in your dramas and adverts, may I say."
Haruka smiled and gave the woman a hug. She was always like a mother to Haruka and Haruka loved her with all her heart. Her own mother made Mrs Aomine Haruka's godmother when she was younger and it was the best decision her mother had ever made. "I missed you too," she smiled. "We didn't get to talk at Ao's wedding at all."
"Oh look at you, you're so skinny!" Mrs Aomine frowned and lifted Haruka's chin, examining the girl. "But...you have a glow to you," she said softly. "You're still as beautiful. Dai-chan was crazy not to go for you. Not saying that you're better than Chinatsu-chan. I would have love either of you for Dai-chan. Actually, you're both too good for him," she giggled a little.
"I heard you, mother," Aomine stated and walked past the two, going to the garden where Chinatsu was.
"Ignore him," Mrs Aomine rolled her eyes. "I've made your favourite tonight. You're not going until we've had dessert and caught up with each other."
The family had dinner together and the trio;Haruka, Aomine and Chinatsu, helped clean up. As Haruka was taking the dishes into the kitchen, Mrs Aomine stared after her, a frown forming. When Aomine came out with the cloth for the table, she grabbed her son's arm and looked at him. "Is Haruka in a relationship?" she asked.
"Er...I'm married, mother," Aomine stated. "Stop trying to set me up with Ruka-hime."
"That's not what I want to do. And I love Chinatsu-chan more than I love you," his mother stated. "And answer my question, is Haruka in a relationship?"
"Yes, she's back with Akashi. They're in a fight right now but they're still together," Aomine said. "Why are you asking, may I ask?"
"I think Haruka's pregnant."
Aomine stared at his mother as if she was crazy before letting out a chuckle. "That's a good one, mother," he smirked. "Very good. I see you have very special powers and can tell if someone is pregnant or not. Maybe you should use those powers on Chinatsu instead. She is your daughter-in-law after all."
"I am not playing with you, Dai-chan. And stop calling me mother. I know you only use that when you're being sarcastic," she frowned and smacked the back of Aomine's head. "And I'm very serious about Haruka being pregnant. I was pregnant before and I've been around other pregnant women. Haruka has that glow. The way she walks as well, with the straight back and all."
"So you think Ruka-hime is pregnant with Akashi's baby?"
"Ask her."
"Ask her? I can't just ask if she's pregnant, mum! That's an awkward question."
"How can it be awkward? You're a friend caring for her. Get Chinatsu to ask if you don't want to. Or I'll ask her."
"Okay...okay..."
Aomine sighed and wiped the table down, staring at his mother and rolled his eyes. If he didn't know any better, Aomine would have thought that his mother was panicking over her own daughter getting pregnant. He grabbed the cloth and joined Chinatsu and Haruka in the kitchen. He threw the cloth into the sink like he was shooting a basketball and the girls glared at him.
"I hate being in a household composed of mainly women. I can never be right in anything and everything I do and say," Aomine muttered, walking up to them. "So, my mum wants me to ask one of my favourite girls a very awkward question. May I please be exempt from being hit, Ruka-hime?" he asked, looking at the blonde girl.
"Depends on your awkward question," Haruka said. "What is it?"
Aomine sighed. "This is how much I love you, mum...well um...Mum wants to know...if you're pregnant or not." Chinatsu gasped and nearly dropped the plate on the floor, staring at Haruka with wide eyes.
"No way..." Chinatsu muttered. "I'm going to be a godmother?! Is it true, Haruka?! Are you pregnant?! Please say yes!"
"Yes..."
Chinatsu squealed and hugged Haruka tightly, jumping with excitement. "We have to go shopping, Daiki! We have to buy baby clothes! I must go to your check-ups with you, Haruka! I want to see your baby with the ultrasound thingy. Oh my gosh, we have to plan the baby shower!"
"Chinatsu-san!" Haruka laughed, pulling away. "It sounds like you're the one having a baby," she smiled. "It's still too early to plan anything. You can come with me to my first check-up though. It's next week."
"Wait, have you told Akashi?" Aomine asked. Haruka went silent and went back to washing the dishes. "You haven't? Princess, you have to tell him. He's the father. Unless...he's not the father? Or...wait, you are keeping the baby, right?"
"Too many questions," Haruka frowned. "I am keeping the baby, hence the check-up next week. There is no other guy apart from Aka-chan so I don't see how he can't be the father. And I'll tell him when I want to tell him..."
"Are you scared?" Aomine asked. "Is that it? You don't want to move in with you and you don't want him to know about your pregnancy because you're scared that Akashi will become the old Akashi. You're just running away from the problem, not solving it. Talk to Akashi. Tell him...everything."
Haruka stared at Aomine and made a face at him. "Fine then, therapist Aomine," she mumbled and looked at Chinatsu. "You'll go shopping with me, right?"