I'm back! It's been a while so I'm sorry about that, but I have nothing else to really say XP Well, with that awkwardness over with, let's get onto the chapter!


Tomoe sighed loudly as he set the groceries down he picked up after work. His back was a bit stiff from hunching down over the plants and pulling out little weeds and spraying them all with water and fertilizer medicine that he never even knew existed. With a sudden pop, Tomoe stretched his back the other way and his eyes widened at the sound of it. The kitsune groaned as he let his tail spring out and his ears flop up, Nanami has been sleeping a lot lately and he didn't want to disturb her. So the fox tiptoed into their room and silently changed as her heavy breaths echoed through the room.

Februaray just rolled by and Tomoe was already busy thinking for Nanami's birthday. Hamburgers would be nice, but perhaps going to the amusement park would be better. Maybe not, she was pregnant after all.

Scrubbing away at their clothes, he smiled when he looked back to see Mamoru curled up next to Nanami's pillow. It annoyed him from time to time on how much attention he got in comparison to him, but Mamoru was just a child, Tomoe just hoped that he'd grow up soon and stop acting like a baby so much. Nanami didn't mind being like a mom to Mamoru though, Tomoe on the other hand had a bit of difficutly adjusting to it at first, but now he was suited to the role quite nicely.

Tomoe yawned loudly and winced a bit when he bit his lip once closing his mouth. His hair had gotten quite long but it wouldn't matter much. His hair rarely grew unless he actually ate. Kitsune don't have to eat, but it's good for them and he enjoyed sitting with Nanami at the table and eating with her. Nanami doesn't have to either but it'd be better for her due to the baby and she needs the most energy she can get. Running a hand through his hair and clipping their clothes to the clothes line that hung on the little balcony they had, Tomoe sat down at the table with some tea. He had refrained from smoking all the time since it could damage the baby's health and avoided giving sake to Nanami.

In a few days, Nanami would be of legal age to drink(I decided to bump up her age since she was pregnant after all and some people leave HS around 18 and now that Nanami was a kitsune she would've aged up somewhat) Tomoe groaned at the thought when Nanami got drunk at Mount Kurama, but smiled slightly remembering the walk back to the Night Carriage. His ears perked up at the sound of a yawn from the other room and walked in to see a Nanami letting out a hearty yawn before patting her stomach gently.

Leaning on the door frame, Tomoe smiled gently, "Took you long enough, good afternoon."

Her droopy eyes seemed to instantly wake up, "It-It's the afternoon already?!" Nanami squeaked as she imediately tried to get up but Tomoe rushed over when she winced and plopped back down on the futon.

"You're such a moron you know that? Don't do that, it's bad for your health." Tomoe scolded leaving Nanami to cheekily laugh. Helping her up slowly, a silver lock of hair tickled her nose which made the girl sneeze lightly.

"Tomoe, you need to cut your hair, why don't we go to the barber's today? We need to look like actual parents for Mamoru's back to school night." asked the girl who hugged her husband lightly.

Tomoe shook his head, "Nonsense, we're already low on money so we can't."

Nanami pouted but her face instantly lightened when she came up with an idea leaving Tomoe to mentally groan since none of her ideas came out good, "How about I cut your hair!"

"Of course not! Although we are married, I see no reason for you to cut my hair." Tomoe hissed and turned the other way crossing his arms.

Nanami raised a brow, "And why is that?"

"..."

"You think I'm going to ruin it don't you?"

"..."

"I knew it."

Tomoe groaned, he couldn't really hide anything from this girl could he? Suddenly his eyes widened when the girl infront of him started to pale extremely and drop to the floor suddenly, "Nanami!" Tomoe screeched.

Nanami bit her lip in pain as her eyes began to water, gripping the hem of her nightgown she croaked, "Heh, don't worry... Augh... hah.. hah.. I'm getting used to it."

Tomoe began to shake slightly as he bent down to rub the back of his wife as his voice trembled, "T-This isn't normal! Are you sure?! We can bring you a doctor!"

The girl looked up to smile to reassure him but died a bit on the inside upon seeing his greatly hurt face, "Tomoe... don't make that face... Urk! Nngh... I-It's just morning sickness..." Nanami wheezed trying to swallow back the remnants of their meal the previous night.

"Alright... just call me in if you need help.. Hey! Don't get up so quickly!" Tomoe scolded as he helped the girl up. He winced slightly when her claws dug into his arm letting a bit of blood seep through his haori. He exhaled deeply to calm himself, Human mothers are supposed to get morning sickness later, well this is a kitsune child, so things are likely to go out longer and more harder... Nanami, hold through for me alright?

Nanami gagged and her hand suddenly went to her mouth, "Nngh! I'm going to the bathroom!" Nanami yelped and pushed her husband aside before storming into the bathroom to spill her stomach's contents.

"N-Nanami?! Should I help?!"

"It's fine! I'll get over it soon!"

Tomoe waited outside the door somberly, he'd wait for as long as he'd have to. He grimaced, was this how she was like when he'd leave for work and leave her home alone? Disapointed in himself he clutched his sides in frustration, was he this stupid?! Soon enough he heard loud gagging sounds from in the bathroom and a slushing sound, Tomoe went to their room quickly to get a towel for the girl trying not to concentrate on the loud puking. He hesitated knocking at first letting his fist hover of the door before knocking gently, "Nanami? I have a towel."

The door creaked open and a low raspy voice punctured the quiet house's silentness, if it weren't for the small hand he knew as Nanami's to reach out for the towel, he would've never guessed it was Nanami. It sounded nothing like her at all, she sounded like a dying bird mixed with an old lady, "T-Thank you..."

Tomoe's eyes widened but he nodded shortly after, "Sorry..." he trailed, his voice was quiet, but if not saying anything was the same as lying, he would say it. But the door was already closed and the sound of a toilet flushing could be heard, the fox inside whimpered before rinsing her mouth and patting her face dry. Stepping out she was greeted to a Tomoe who was leaning against the wall waiting for her.

"Tomoe?" The fox waiting for his spouse quickly turned around to see her drying her face, his face softened before pulling her into a tight embrace, "T-Tomoe?!" Nanami stuttered from his out of character hug.

She froze when his voice quivered a bit, as if sad, but he buried his face into her neck so she couldn't see him at all, "N-Nanami, I want to help you. I am yours and you are mine, isn't that enough of a reason for me wanting to help?"

Nanami smiled softly and wrapped her arms around him, "That's enough," she lifted his face up to look him in the eye, "Thanks Tomoe! "

Tomoe nodded slowly, "Your hair is getting long too.." he rubbed his nose to prevent letting out a sneeze, "Should I cut it for you?"

"Hmm? Only if you let me cut yours"

Tomoe grumbled but sighed soon after, "Sure."

"Yaay~!" Nanami jumped happily.

"O-Oi! Don't jump!" Tomoe hissed as he grabbed her waist and pulled her down. "I'll do your's first, go sit on the kitchen stool while I get the scissors." Nanami giddily nodded skipping off to the stool and plopping right onto it. Soon enough Tomoe arrived with a broom as well, "Stay still while I do this, I don't want to poke you in the neck." Standing a up a bit straighter, Nanami gulped as Tomoe chopped off a huge hunk of hair.

"T-Tomoe!"

"Shut it, I know what I'm doing. Sit still, I want this to come out nice." Tomoe growled making Nanami to sigh out, her husband was such a grouch.

SNIP!

"K-Kya! You're gonna make me bald!" squealed the girl.

Tomoe hissed, "Now would I ever do that? I'm only going to say it once, so sit there patiently."

SNIP!

SNIP!

SNIP!

"Hmmm..." hummed the fox who stood back examining how good of a job he he did. Nanami followed him with her eyes curiously, trying to find any hints or clues from his expression but that was futile. "Good." grunted the fox, helping his wife off the stool.

Nanami gawked at the amount of hair on the floor, "A-Aaah! There's so much hair!" Tomoe ignored her and thrusted a hand mirror at her. The girl blinked before squealing in delight, "Wow! Tomoe, you did a good job! I never knew that you good at hair cutting too."

Tomoe smirked cockily, "Hmph, of course I'd be."

Nanami's previous hair cut consisting of slightly messy hair that was set down untied was now replaced with a nice bob with the bangs she kept from her old style. It was cut perfectly and not a single strand of hair poked out of place. Nanami chimed merrily, "It's your turn now Tomoe!"

Tomoe could feel a lump land into his stomach as he gulped uncertainly. "Y-Yeah..." the kitsune sat onto the stool watching Nanami sweep up the hair that sat on the floor.

Picking up the scissors, Nanami smiled happily making Tomoe's heart flutter a bit in his chest slightly, "Alright! I'm not going to make a big difference but just trim the sides a bit to make you look a bit more mature and not like some teenager okay? Sit still..."

SNIP!

Tomoe fidgeted in his chair, clenching the bottom of it as he stared wide eyed at the lock of hair that fluttered down to the floor under him, I shouldn't have said yes...

SNIP!

Tomoe could feel the side of his head get lighter slightly and his heart beat a bit faster, Nanami gasped suddenly making Tomoe jump up, "What is it?!"

"Oh, I was just imagining how you'd look with a buzz cut, it'd be really ugly. Like where would your ears go and how'd..."

Tomoe sighed, she was such a weirdo at times. Taking a deep breath, he sat back down on the stool and awaited for the hair cut he'd be presented with at the end of this.

SNIP!

"Tomoe,"

"Hm?"

"Why was your hair so long all those years ago?"

"Why are you asking? Do you like it like that?"

"N-No! Geez..."

"Hmph.." chuckled the fox, he cleared his throat, "It made me feel... never mind."

"What?!" squealed the girl, although she knew the past Tomoe well, she was curious.

"It's nothing."

"Was it because you thought it was cool?"

"..."

"Hahaha! I never knew you wanted to be cool and stuff!" giggled his wife as he turned away flushed.

"Just cut the hair baka"

"Hehehe! Alright.." Nanami laughed one last time before going back to her work.

SNIP!

SNIP!

SNIP!

"Phew.." Nanami sighed wiping her forehead gently, "I'm finished, here take a look. I think you'll like it." Nanami handed her husband the hand mirror he gave her before and stood back with a smile since she was proud of her work. Tomoe raised a brow at her before glancing at the mirror, his eyes widened as he smiled gently. Not bad, not bad... The kitsune brought up a hand to his hair and have a better feel of it. "I just trimmed the bangs in front of your face a little bit and cut off the hair on the sides of your head, I did good didn't I?" Nanami beamed at her husband who glanced up at her.

"Hm"

"Ha! I told you I could be good at it." Nanami giggled as she began to sweep up the hair on the floor while Tomoe tossed it out.

The male placed a hand on her shoulder firmly as she looked up at him, "You did a good job" Tomoe murmured.

Nanami couldn't believe her ears, Tomoe? Complimenting her? Woah... "You.. complimented me..." Nanami breathed out and Tomoe turned away suddenly bashfully.

"Only once, don't expect me to say it again." Tomoe grunted before folding his arms, but Nanami smiled, her Tomoe was such a prideful person. But the wife grinned mischievously before stretching the most on her the tip of her toes and pulling her husband back by fondling the tip of his ears earning a gasp from him, "A-Ah! N-Nanami!" She certainly would make him reconsider his words again as she pressed her warm palms against it.

Having mood swings weren't that bad after all.

Nanami giggled childishly as Tomoe squirmed and let out a moan before his eyes widened and he clamped his hand over his mouth stunned by his reaction. His tail twitched as Tomoe let out a smaller muffled groan from under his hand. "Hey! Nngh... N-Nanami! Don't do tha-"

Nanami pouted while still fumbling with the sensitive fluff on his ears, "Hmph, you're no fun Tomoe..."

Tomoe moaned into her hand as hot air errupted from him when the fox shuddered from her actions. His breathing had gotten more rough and he was red as a cherry. "Hah, hah, hah, hah..." But an idea struck him lighting making him grin naughtily from under his palm. "Are you sure you want to do that? I can just do this..."

Tomoe immediately grasped her face and shoved himself onto her making her gasp suddenly and stumble back. He nibbled on her lips before slipping his tongue just to rub in her face how he could still get under her skin. Then with a swift movement he felt his lower half erupt in pain when a little someone decided it was the right time to kick through his mother's stomach. Tomoe hissed in pain letting go of Nanami and grinded his teeth. She snickered, "Well take this!" with a sudden tug, she pulled on Tomoe's tail. Tomoe sputtered in surprise before whipping his tail away from her with a beet red face.

"Don't do that! Hmph! Control yourself..." Tomoe scolded before walking away.

"Maybe you should control your groans" Nanami mumbled under her breath.

"I heard that" Tomoe puffed as he sat down on the couch.

Nanami scooted over to her husband sitting next to him and leaning her head on his built shoulder, "Maybe that was the point."

"I doubt that... Nanami?" said Tomoe but turned to his wife when a weight abruptly fell on his shoulder, "Nananmi?!" Tomoe shook her slightly and careful not to hurt her but sighed in relief when she was just asleep judging from her gentle breathing and the drool on her lip. Tomoe groaned annoyed as he left his spot on the couch to pick her up gently so she wouldn't wake up. He winced when he realized how heavy she became from all the food but ignored it as he laid Nanami in his arms again and carried her to their futon for her to sleep peacefully there. Setting her down tenderly and kissing her forehead lightly before standing back up, Tomoe smiled. He was a wild kitsune yokai, he could murder and kill people to his liking, and yet, he found where he wanted to belong. With Nanami and their child, their child.

And the best part was: He didn't mind at all

Not one bit


(A/N)

Hey! Sorry for the long wait, I had a lot of work and I've been accepted into the student council and I'm now the homeroom leader for my class so I've got a ton more responsibilities. But I love this story and I want to make this awesome. I've had some more time to actually plan my stories out and I actually like it that way since I can make the writing more impacting and more cuter! :) I hope you guys enjoyed it! I think you'll like the next chapter which I've been planning for a while now, 'A 30th Chapter Special!' Next chapter: A Birthday