Here we are, on another chapter. I'm really glad everyone likes this fanfic. And for those who are worried, don't be! This 'fic will have a really happy ending! And now, without further ado, here's Chapter 4.
Renewed Love
Yuki groaned and tried to ignore the commotion, but he was unsuccessful. As he predicted, Shuuichi got over his cold in a matter of hours. It pissed Yuki off knowing that Shuuichi could get over a cold so quickly. But, he was also relieved that the cold didn't turn into anything serious.
Shuuichi and Tatsuha were engaging in a loud conversation about Ryuuichi (what else would they talk about...).
"Sakuma-san is the greatest!!!" cried Shuuichi.
"Isn't he?" asked Tatsuha. "Ryuuichi is God himself!!!"
Yuki's father was on the verge of snapping. There was a vein on his head that was ready to pop. And the chopsticks in his fist were about to snap in half.
Mika finished her food in a heartbeat. She helped herself to more, and she got stares from Tatsuha and her father.
"Mika, are you feeling well?" asked her father.
"Good question," said Tatsuha. "I mean, you did leave Tohma, and all-"
Mika shot to her feet. Anger suddenly flooded her face. "Three days!!!! It's been three days since I left him!!!!! Why hasn't he come after me?!?!"
"He will," said Shuuichi.
"But it's been THREE DAYS!!!!!!!!! And he hasn't even called, or anything!!!!"
"Mika! Calm down!!" said her father.
Yuki eyed his sister, feeling something close to sympathy for her. She loved Tohma more than anything, but he still hadn't come to get her.
What if he really doesn't love her? He wondered. I don't know how long he's had those feelings for me, but he obviously fell in love with Mika first. But...what if he doesn't feel that way anymore? What if he never felt that way for her?
Yuki silently cursed his brother-in-law. If Tohma didn't show up within 24 hours, he was gonna kill him.
Mika felt the tears sting her eyes again, but she held them back. She had to be strong and wait for him.
"Excuse me." She departed the room and stormed to her bedroom. Her heart felt so heavy. She wanted to see his face. She wanted him to hold her, tell her he loved her. Anything!
She stepped into her room and forcefully slid the door shut. She wouldn't give up hope. Tohma would come for her...she hoped.
Mika slid to the floor slowly, hoping with all her heart that Tohma loved her. But, his words to Eiri repeated in her head over and over again.
"But I love YOU, Eiri-san."
"But I love YOU."
"I love YOU."
"YOU."
Mika jumped up, suddenly angry. "Damn him!!!!! How dare he do this to me!! And to my child!!!! That's it, I'm getting a divorce!!!!"
Suddenly, her door slid open and four stunned faces stared at her.
"You have a kid?" asked Shuuichi.
"No, it means she's pregnant," said Tatsuha. He froze when he said it.
"IS IT TRUE?!?!" asked Mika's father.
Mika put a hand to her stomach. "Yes...I'm three months along...three..." She got angry again. "THREE DAYS!!!!!!!"
Her father promptly past out.
Tohma gasped for air as he ran down the street towards the traditional Japanese house. He prayed that Mika was still there and not angry.
He ran up the sidewalk to the front door. Hesitating only for a second, he knocked on the door.
The door opened and Tohma was greeted by Tatsuha. Tatsuha feigned sincerity as he said, "Konbanwa, Tohma."
"Is Mika-san here?" gasped Tohma.
"Yeah...but what makes you think she wants to see you?"
"Because I love her so much it kills me. Now let me in!!!!"
Tatsuha's eyes widened. He stepped aside. "Okay...but don't say I didn't warn you."
Tohma walked into the house, feeling very nervous. He went to the main room, where Yuki, Shuuichi, and Yuki's father were.
"You saw her, now get out!!!!" screamed Yuki's father.
Yuki rolled his eyes.
"I think I'll sing a song!!!" Shuuichi said excitedly.
"NO!!!!!! I've had to live through you and Tatsuha singing Nittle Grasper songs for several days!!!!"
Tohma cleared his throat. Everyone stared at him.
Yuki took this opportunity and stood up. "C'mon. She's asleep, though."
Tohma nodded without saying a word. He followed Yuki to Mika's room. When they reached her door, Tohma spoke.
"Um, Eiri-san. I want to say how sorry I am for-"
"No. Your apologies are for Mika, and no one else."
"...I understand. I hope you've patched things up with Shindou-san."
"I have. Now you need to patch things up with Mika."
"...I know." Tohma entered the room and closed the door behind him. Yuki remained outside the door. He was determined to make sure they make up.
Tohma stared down at the beautiful sleeping form on the futon. He didn't want to disturb Mika, but they needed to talk.
He slowly walked over, and knelt down beside Mika. He reached out and stroked her cheek. "Mika-san..."
Mika's eyes opened slowly. She looked up at Tohma, then blinked several times, as if trying to convince herself he was real.
Then she spoke. "You came for me."
"Yes." Tohma's eyes never left her face. Even though the room was dark, besides the light of the full moon in the window, he could see tear stains on her face. She sat up and turned so she was facing him.
"Tohma, you know I can't really trust your feelings."
"That's understandable..."
"But you're here, so that must mean you love me."
"I do, Mika-san-"
"Then tell me. Say you love me. And don't force it out-"
She was cut off by Tohma grabbing her and pulling her into a loving embrace.
"I love you," said Tohma, pressing his face into her chest. "Please believe me. I love you more than life itself. I know I have no right to ask for your forgiveness, but I pray that you believe when I say how much I love you. I promise never to hurt you again, because in these agonizing days of hell, I've reflected on our past. You've been there for me, no matter what. And you've felt undying love for me, even though you knew about my growing affection for Eiri-san. But I swear that those feelings no longer exist. I realized the one I love most in the entire world is you. And no one else. So please don't leave me again."
Mika felt tears sting her eyes again, but this time from happiness. She took his face in her hands and turned his face so he was looking up at her. "I believe you. And I won't leave you. But...please don't do something like that again. You'll make both of us upset."
"I know...wait. What do you mean 'us'?"
"Don't you know? I'm pregnant with your child."
Tohma was stunned. He stared at Mika in shock.
"I'm three months along. On that day, I wanted to tell you-"
Suddenly, Tohma cupped her face and passionately kissed her. He pushed his fingers into her brown hair as he kissed her, feeling tears spill from his eyes again. Mika returned the kiss as she wrapped her arms around his back.
For several minutes they were like that, wrapped in each other's arms while kissing each other. The love they felt for each other was strong and bitterly sweet.
Tohma reluctantly broke the kiss. He lowered his head to her lap and lay there, gently nuzzling her stomach. "A baby...how wonderful..."
Mika stroked his blond hair smiling a loving smile. "Do you love the baby?"
"Oh yes. How couldn't I?"
Mika felt happiness shoot through her. She raised her head to the window. "The moon..."
"Hmm?"
"It's a full moon. Remember, we went on our first date on the night of a full moon. When you proposed to me, it was the night of a full moon, as well. And now..." She let her gaze return to Tohma. He was asleep, his face pressed to her stomach. Mika didn't have the heart to wake him, so she sat there, with his head in her lap. Finally, it was over.
Yuki didn't realize he was smiling until he felt his face hurt. He quickly reverted his mouth back to a thin line. Tohma was okay, after all.
Damn, this did turn out well, he thought as he took long strides back to the main room. Hmm, I wonder if Shuuichi thinks we patched things up...better inform him.
Acting completely unlike himself, he picked up the pace. When he reached the main room, Shuuichi was singing off-key, Tatsuha was cheering him on, and his father was screaming at Shuuichi to get out.
Yuki promptly walked over to Shuuichi and grabbed him. Ignoring everyone else, he planted a kiss on Shuuichi's mouth. The room fell silent, and Tatsuha and his father gawked at Yuki.
When Yuki broke the kiss, Shuuichi was flushed. He stared up at Yuki with wide eyes. "Yuki?"
"Did I ever tell you I love you?" Yuki asked openly.
"Um, no."
"NO!!!!!! Stop it!!!" yelled Yuki's father.
Yuki scooped Shuuichi into his arms. "Let's go." With that, he walked away, still ignoring everyone else.
"Yuki, do you mean it?" asked Shuuichi.
"Did I say it?"
"Yeah."
"Then I meant it."
"YAY!!!!!!!!" Shuuichi glomped Yuki, causing him to fall over.
Wow, wasn't that happy? But...that doesn't mean it's over. Yep! There's only one chapter to go! But this chapter was definitely happy.
Renewed Love
Yuki groaned and tried to ignore the commotion, but he was unsuccessful. As he predicted, Shuuichi got over his cold in a matter of hours. It pissed Yuki off knowing that Shuuichi could get over a cold so quickly. But, he was also relieved that the cold didn't turn into anything serious.
Shuuichi and Tatsuha were engaging in a loud conversation about Ryuuichi (what else would they talk about...).
"Sakuma-san is the greatest!!!" cried Shuuichi.
"Isn't he?" asked Tatsuha. "Ryuuichi is God himself!!!"
Yuki's father was on the verge of snapping. There was a vein on his head that was ready to pop. And the chopsticks in his fist were about to snap in half.
Mika finished her food in a heartbeat. She helped herself to more, and she got stares from Tatsuha and her father.
"Mika, are you feeling well?" asked her father.
"Good question," said Tatsuha. "I mean, you did leave Tohma, and all-"
Mika shot to her feet. Anger suddenly flooded her face. "Three days!!!! It's been three days since I left him!!!!! Why hasn't he come after me?!?!"
"He will," said Shuuichi.
"But it's been THREE DAYS!!!!!!!!! And he hasn't even called, or anything!!!!"
"Mika! Calm down!!" said her father.
Yuki eyed his sister, feeling something close to sympathy for her. She loved Tohma more than anything, but he still hadn't come to get her.
What if he really doesn't love her? He wondered. I don't know how long he's had those feelings for me, but he obviously fell in love with Mika first. But...what if he doesn't feel that way anymore? What if he never felt that way for her?
Yuki silently cursed his brother-in-law. If Tohma didn't show up within 24 hours, he was gonna kill him.
Mika felt the tears sting her eyes again, but she held them back. She had to be strong and wait for him.
"Excuse me." She departed the room and stormed to her bedroom. Her heart felt so heavy. She wanted to see his face. She wanted him to hold her, tell her he loved her. Anything!
She stepped into her room and forcefully slid the door shut. She wouldn't give up hope. Tohma would come for her...she hoped.
Mika slid to the floor slowly, hoping with all her heart that Tohma loved her. But, his words to Eiri repeated in her head over and over again.
"But I love YOU, Eiri-san."
"But I love YOU."
"I love YOU."
"YOU."
Mika jumped up, suddenly angry. "Damn him!!!!! How dare he do this to me!! And to my child!!!! That's it, I'm getting a divorce!!!!"
Suddenly, her door slid open and four stunned faces stared at her.
"You have a kid?" asked Shuuichi.
"No, it means she's pregnant," said Tatsuha. He froze when he said it.
"IS IT TRUE?!?!" asked Mika's father.
Mika put a hand to her stomach. "Yes...I'm three months along...three..." She got angry again. "THREE DAYS!!!!!!!"
Her father promptly past out.
Tohma gasped for air as he ran down the street towards the traditional Japanese house. He prayed that Mika was still there and not angry.
He ran up the sidewalk to the front door. Hesitating only for a second, he knocked on the door.
The door opened and Tohma was greeted by Tatsuha. Tatsuha feigned sincerity as he said, "Konbanwa, Tohma."
"Is Mika-san here?" gasped Tohma.
"Yeah...but what makes you think she wants to see you?"
"Because I love her so much it kills me. Now let me in!!!!"
Tatsuha's eyes widened. He stepped aside. "Okay...but don't say I didn't warn you."
Tohma walked into the house, feeling very nervous. He went to the main room, where Yuki, Shuuichi, and Yuki's father were.
"You saw her, now get out!!!!" screamed Yuki's father.
Yuki rolled his eyes.
"I think I'll sing a song!!!" Shuuichi said excitedly.
"NO!!!!!! I've had to live through you and Tatsuha singing Nittle Grasper songs for several days!!!!"
Tohma cleared his throat. Everyone stared at him.
Yuki took this opportunity and stood up. "C'mon. She's asleep, though."
Tohma nodded without saying a word. He followed Yuki to Mika's room. When they reached her door, Tohma spoke.
"Um, Eiri-san. I want to say how sorry I am for-"
"No. Your apologies are for Mika, and no one else."
"...I understand. I hope you've patched things up with Shindou-san."
"I have. Now you need to patch things up with Mika."
"...I know." Tohma entered the room and closed the door behind him. Yuki remained outside the door. He was determined to make sure they make up.
Tohma stared down at the beautiful sleeping form on the futon. He didn't want to disturb Mika, but they needed to talk.
He slowly walked over, and knelt down beside Mika. He reached out and stroked her cheek. "Mika-san..."
Mika's eyes opened slowly. She looked up at Tohma, then blinked several times, as if trying to convince herself he was real.
Then she spoke. "You came for me."
"Yes." Tohma's eyes never left her face. Even though the room was dark, besides the light of the full moon in the window, he could see tear stains on her face. She sat up and turned so she was facing him.
"Tohma, you know I can't really trust your feelings."
"That's understandable..."
"But you're here, so that must mean you love me."
"I do, Mika-san-"
"Then tell me. Say you love me. And don't force it out-"
She was cut off by Tohma grabbing her and pulling her into a loving embrace.
"I love you," said Tohma, pressing his face into her chest. "Please believe me. I love you more than life itself. I know I have no right to ask for your forgiveness, but I pray that you believe when I say how much I love you. I promise never to hurt you again, because in these agonizing days of hell, I've reflected on our past. You've been there for me, no matter what. And you've felt undying love for me, even though you knew about my growing affection for Eiri-san. But I swear that those feelings no longer exist. I realized the one I love most in the entire world is you. And no one else. So please don't leave me again."
Mika felt tears sting her eyes again, but this time from happiness. She took his face in her hands and turned his face so he was looking up at her. "I believe you. And I won't leave you. But...please don't do something like that again. You'll make both of us upset."
"I know...wait. What do you mean 'us'?"
"Don't you know? I'm pregnant with your child."
Tohma was stunned. He stared at Mika in shock.
"I'm three months along. On that day, I wanted to tell you-"
Suddenly, Tohma cupped her face and passionately kissed her. He pushed his fingers into her brown hair as he kissed her, feeling tears spill from his eyes again. Mika returned the kiss as she wrapped her arms around his back.
For several minutes they were like that, wrapped in each other's arms while kissing each other. The love they felt for each other was strong and bitterly sweet.
Tohma reluctantly broke the kiss. He lowered his head to her lap and lay there, gently nuzzling her stomach. "A baby...how wonderful..."
Mika stroked his blond hair smiling a loving smile. "Do you love the baby?"
"Oh yes. How couldn't I?"
Mika felt happiness shoot through her. She raised her head to the window. "The moon..."
"Hmm?"
"It's a full moon. Remember, we went on our first date on the night of a full moon. When you proposed to me, it was the night of a full moon, as well. And now..." She let her gaze return to Tohma. He was asleep, his face pressed to her stomach. Mika didn't have the heart to wake him, so she sat there, with his head in her lap. Finally, it was over.
Yuki didn't realize he was smiling until he felt his face hurt. He quickly reverted his mouth back to a thin line. Tohma was okay, after all.
Damn, this did turn out well, he thought as he took long strides back to the main room. Hmm, I wonder if Shuuichi thinks we patched things up...better inform him.
Acting completely unlike himself, he picked up the pace. When he reached the main room, Shuuichi was singing off-key, Tatsuha was cheering him on, and his father was screaming at Shuuichi to get out.
Yuki promptly walked over to Shuuichi and grabbed him. Ignoring everyone else, he planted a kiss on Shuuichi's mouth. The room fell silent, and Tatsuha and his father gawked at Yuki.
When Yuki broke the kiss, Shuuichi was flushed. He stared up at Yuki with wide eyes. "Yuki?"
"Did I ever tell you I love you?" Yuki asked openly.
"Um, no."
"NO!!!!!! Stop it!!!" yelled Yuki's father.
Yuki scooped Shuuichi into his arms. "Let's go." With that, he walked away, still ignoring everyone else.
"Yuki, do you mean it?" asked Shuuichi.
"Did I say it?"
"Yeah."
"Then I meant it."
"YAY!!!!!!!!" Shuuichi glomped Yuki, causing him to fall over.
Wow, wasn't that happy? But...that doesn't mean it's over. Yep! There's only one chapter to go! But this chapter was definitely happy.
