It was like a punch in the gut, a quick but strong blow. Tohru was so shocked she asked the lady what she had said just to make sure she had heard right.
" Excuse me, could you repeat that please?", Tohru coughed. The lady nodded politely, and repeated it. Tohru cupped her hand over her mouth, still not believing it. Her legs trembled as she turned slowly to look at Uo, who looked just as shocked. Tears welled up in Tohru's eyes, but she wasn't sure if they were happy tears, or sad ones! The doctor looked as if she thought they were tears of joy and nodded.
" Congratulations, Ms. Honda!", She clapped happily. Tohru wiped the tears away suddenly and turned to the lady and smiled in thanks. Uo was surprised by Tohru's sudden attitude change, then slowly started to realize that she was acting for the doctor. Tohru rose from the small examination stool and bowed, but not too much.
" Thank you very much Dr. Sohma! This really is a... surprise!", Tohru gulped. Uo could hear the fear hidden deep in Tohru's voice though. The nurse smiled politely and checked off some things on her clipboard before asking if there was anything else she could do for them. Tohru and Uo both sook there heads in unison uncomfortably, and began for the cold door.
Tohru couldn't feel anything right now, her mind was completely numb. Uo didn't really know what to say anymore, she was sure Tohru wasn't pregnant cause she didn't think it was possible! As Tohru mindlessly walked right by the checkout desk, while the lady from behind hollered after her annoyedly. Uo slugged over to the pudgy lady and check her out, then raced after her. Once she caught up with Tohru she was crying in the parking lot, too overwhelmed by everything. Uo sat beside her and stroked her back soothingly.
" Uo! What am I gonna do?! I'm pregnant and I have my wedding tomorrow, and Kyo doesn't even know about my pregnancy yet!", Tohru sobbed. Then suddenly realized the worst was yet to come: Telling Kyo she was pregnant! How on earth was she gonna be able to tell him!? She slapped her hands to her face, but Uo pulled them away. As she looked up into Uo's face for an explanation, all she saw was anger, Uo's face was full of anger.
" Uo?", Tohru whispered sensitively. Uo hugged Tohru tightly before she even knew what was going on. Tohru didn't understand it but still sunk into her. When Tohru had run out of tears the stood up uneasily and began to start for home. They walked almost lagging, like she didn't want to return home. Once they had gotten to the door Tohru froze and whimpered. Uo clasped her hands over Tohru's face and used her thumbs the wipe away and straying tears, and kissed Tohru on the cheek.
" You're gonna be just fine, don't worry.", Uo whispered quietly. Tohru nodded and looked into her eyes, thinking about how in many ways Uo was like Tohru's mother. But she just decided to go with,
" Thank you Uo!", as a response. Uo nodded once more, released and began for her own home, waving back to her once more.
" Bye!", Tohru shouted back, waving lightly. Uo flashed a small smile and disappeared into the forest. Tohru turned promptly to face the door and walked up the small steps. As she reached her frail handout to knock on the door, it swung open scaring Tohru half to death. As she slapped a hand over her racing heart to find it was only Kyo.
" Oh Kyo it's just you, thanks.", Tohru gasped, walking inside. Kyo could sense that something was wrong but, didn't say anything. Tohru made her way into the kitchen and leaned against the counters, she was exhausted. All of this constant worrying and physical exertion had taken a lot out of her. As she closed her eyes and breathed a breath of relief, Kyo watched from the doorway. He was sorta like analyzing her, trying to figure out what she was thinking about by her body language. Of course to no avail, he was horrible at this sorta thing.
" Did you guys get along alright tonight? *sigh*", Tohru squeaked, hands over her eyes and tapping her foot. Kyo looked up surprisedly staring into Tohru's deep brown eyes, and nodded slightly. Tohru swayed her head in acknowledgement, and wondered why Kyo was staring at her. Kyo just stared into her eyes hoping he could see through to her soul, her heart.
He decided to walk over next to her and settled in the corner a bit. Tohru turned to look at him and smiled a bit, Kyo had the most beautiful auburn eyes she had ever seen. Kyo grasped Tohru's hand lightly and Tohru gave his a squeeze in return, causing a small blush to take it's rightful place on both of there faces. Kyo laid his other hand on the side of her cheek and she snuggled her nose into it.
Kyo smirked a bit, and leaned into her face. There faces were so close, there lips lightly brushing against each others. You couldn't quite call it a real kiss though, it was more than that, well more sweet and sincere. As Tohru closed her eyes and they rubbed nosed softly, she felt all her troubles melt away. Kyo was the only one that could do that to her and she knew it.
When they were this close Tohru felt like she couldn't breath yet she was still alive! It was a pretty unique feeling, they both had it. Tohru's smiled broadened as she reached her other hand up onto Kyo's head, and toyed with his hair. Kyo smiled back at this, he could tell she was feeling much happier. As she wrapped a piece of his soft orange hair around her fingertip, she kissed his lips softly. It wasn't too hard or too long, it was pretty perfect. It was her way of kinda saying thank you for always being there for me! Once Tohru stopped, she whispered to him,
" I really love you Kyo. I really, really do!" Kyo smiled back and kissed her lips lightly in return. Tohru absorbed the feeling, remembering their first kiss. Kyo's lips were so soft and light, it was so indescribably perfect! Everytime she saw Kyo, she would always wonder how she got so lucky, ending up with him.
She was so happy she began to cry silently, tears just dropping from her eyes. She opened her mouth and kissed him back, moving the hand that was on his head down to his cheeks. Tohru couldn't believe it, she didn't deserve all of him, she thought. Kyo could hear her silent whimpers, but didn't bother opening his eyes knowing they were tears of joy.
Kyo kissed her for a few more seconds then pulled away, lifting a hand and swiping a tear out from under Tohru's beautiful eyes, but she left them closed. She couldn't stop crying she was so happy, forgetting everything that had happened with the doctor. Kyo was her everything, she didn't care what would happen as long as she had him! He kissed her on the nose and pulled her into his embrace. She laid her head on his shoulder and squeezed his chest, she was well aware of what Kyo was trying to do and really appreciated it.
" I think this goes without saying but... I love you too, Tohru. More than life itself, more than anything. You are a part of me..." Thats what Tohru heard whispered in her ear. She was breathtaken, it was so beautiful! She sniffled and stopped crying finally, as they departed from there hug. Tohru smiled and kissed his cheek one more time, grabbing his hand and pulling him down the hall to her room. When Kyo looked at her with confusion she gave him a small,
" Shhhh!" and squeaked her door open. As they tip-toed in Tohru collapsed on her bed blissfully, holding Kyo's hand close to her heart.
" Kyo, sleep in here tonight with me please?", Tohru pleaded. Kyo thought about it for a second, they were getting married the next day, so what was the big deal. Kyo climbed under the covers next to her, and remained holding her hand. Tohru cradled her head under his neck, and whispered,
" Goodnight!"
