Mai's POV
Two years has passed since Zuko and I started dating. I've been living with Zuko for about two years now, and my parents hadn't called me since my dad kicked me out. My parents got divorced five months after I got kicked out. It was all because my mother found out that her husband had been cheating on her AND also had a child with her. My mother got so mad that she gave him the boot! Ha, that's what he gets for cheating on his own wife for 16 years.
Right now, I'm 18 and also a senior. Zuko is almost 20 and is on his 2nd year of college at Yangchen University. He wanted to be a chef instead of mayor. He always had a thing for cooking. Last night, he made pasta by following this family recipe, and it was delicious. I loved the taste of light parmesan cheese, garlic, and good sauce on the pasta. I don't know what I want to do after I'm done with high school. I wanted to go to college, but I just can't decide what career I want. Well, I've been recieving good comments on my art so maybe I could have a career that has something to do with art. Hmmm... I'll think about that.
I was just getting ready for bed when I heard the door being opened. I looked to find Zuko, covering his eyes with his hand, asking," Okay, are you dressed?"
I chuckled. "Zuko, it's okay. Come on in."
Zuko uncovered his eyes and went over to me. He wrapped his arms around me and pecked my forehead. He said," Good. I don't want this-you know what- incident to happen again."
"Are you still freaked out by the incident, Zuko?" I asked. "Come on, it's only two years ago. Move on!"
I'll tell what happened two years ago when I first moved in to Zuko's place.
/flashback/
I looked down at the bright red nightgown that was laid out on the bed. I looked at it in disgust, thinking,' Why must I have to wear this?' I have to borrow this from Azula since my clothes were being put in the wash. Well, at least I got something I could wear until all of my clothes are washed. I stripped out of my clothes until I'm in my undergarments. Right when I was about to put on the nightgown, I heard somebody opening my door. I was expecting Ursa, but intead, it's Zuko.
I frozed when I looked at him, feeling heat going up in my cheeks. Zuko just covered his eyes, saying," Oh sorry.... should've have knocked first..... I didn't mean to walk in on you like that. Sorry about that."
He blushed at the last part. As soon as he closes the door, I took the time to put on that nightgown, trying to forget that Zuko saw me in my bra and underwear.
/End of flashback/
Whenever I think about it, it just makes me laugh. The look on his face was priceless! I bet he enjoyed it... or at least hope he's not a pervert.
Zuko said," Just so you know, Mai, I'm not a pervert!"
I looked up at him with a grin on my face, and told him," I didn't say you are, Zuko."
"But you're thinking it." he replied.
I giggled and threw a pillow at him. He threw it back at me, and jumped onto the bed. I laid down next to him, holding the TV remote.
Zuko asked," So what movie are we watching today?"
I answered him," I don't know. How about 'The Cave of Two Lovers?'"
"Okay."
I got up from the bed, and went to put the DVD in the DVD player. Then I laid back down on the bed next to Zuko before the movie started. Zuko and I laughed and cried at that movie. It's so sad to see that man named Shu has to die, and that the woman named Oma had to put all of her rage out on those villagers. But it's just a movie. When the movie is over, Zuko and I are feeling tired out.
I yawned. "Well..... good night, Zuko."
"Night, Mai." He replied with a yawn.
I got under the covers and fell asleep. Then I felt a pair of strong arms wrap themselves around my waist, and I looked to see Zuko asleep next to me. I tried to escape his grip, but his grip on me gets tighter and tighter. Then I thought,' Heck, might as well go with it.'
With that, I placed my hand on his and went back to sleep.
Next morning, we were woken up by the sunshine on our faces. Zuko slowly unwrapped his arms from my waist and sat up, yawning as he did his morning stretches. He looked towards me and he greeted," Morning, Mai."
"Morning, Zuko", I greeted back, earning a kiss from him.
He asked," Had a good night sleep?"
"Yep, did you?"
"Uh-huh." Zuko looked at his watch. "I better get going, see you later, Mai."
"Yeah, see ya!" I responded as I watched Zuko leave the room.
Two weeks later.....
There I was in the bathroom at school, throwing up my lunch down the toilet. I felt a hand rubbing my back with a voice, which happens to be Katara's, saying," This is the sixth time you threw up today. Is something wrong? Do you need to go home?"
"What? NO!" I replied, looking back at her. "Stop treating me like I'm some delicate flower. I'm fine!"
Katara gave me a look of annoyance, saying," Well you don't have to yell. Besides, you've been like this for two weeks. Isn't it time for you to visit a doctor? It could be something serious!"
She kept going on and on about seeing a doctor about my 'condition.' Why do people always treat me like I'm a fragile doll? It's so annoying! GAH!?!
"I mean it's not you're pregnant", Katara continued. There was a moment of silence until we bursted into laughter.
I said," Hilarious, Katara. There's no way that I could be pregnant for your information."
"Mai, I was only kidding." Katara grinned.
I stopped laughing when I think about. Maybe Katara's right. Maybe I am pregnant.... hmm....
/After School/
When I got home from school, I told Ursa that I've been throwing up for two weeks now and need to see a doctor. She agreed and called the doctor. After she made her call, she turned towards me and informed me," You can have your appointment today at five. Is that alright?"
I nodded, and grabbed my car keys.
/At the Doctor's office/
I was sitting in a chair across from the doctor, who is writing down her evaluation on my test. I felt my heart skip a beat as I twiddle my thumbs. I'm really nervous right now! What if Katara's right? What if I am pregnant?
The doctor stopped writing for a moment and looked at me. She said," Mai, I'm going to ask you a few questions. Okay?" I nodded. "Now then, do you feel nauseous? Like vomit?"
"Yeah, for two weeks." I answered.
"Had any cravings?"
Now that she mentions it, I had bizarre cravings lately. This morning, I ate pancakes with ketchup. I told the doctor," Well, I did have pancakes with ketchup for breakfast this morning. So yeah, I do have bizarre cravings."
The doctor nodded. "Now the final question. Have you felt any pain in abdomen? Like slight pain at all?"
I think back on how I felt when I first started to throw up. Not only I felt a burning sensation in the back of my throat, but I also felt a slight sharp pain in my stomach. So, I told the doctor," Yes, I have."
The doctor said," Okay, the results should be here by now." Then I saw a nurse come in with the clipboard and handed it to her. The doctor looked over at it, and she said," Ahhh...... just as I thought. Congratulations, you're going to be a mother."
I was shocked by this. This is a joke, right? I couldn't help but smile about it. I should be upset, but I'm happy about it. I'm having a baby and I'm going to become a mother. That's when I realized that I must've got pregnant when I slept with Zuko one night. NO, WE DID NOT GO THAT FAR! SHEESH! Great, moodswings. The big question is, how am I going to tell Zuko?