Hello there! I disappeared and now I'm back. Don't you love when that happens? Well, before I get long winded, here you go! Haruka's POV.
The next few weeks were completely impossible for me. The twins managed to get themselves in a less precarious situation, but they still attempted to dislocate my vital organs constantly, and they were still under constant watch. Michiru was growing larger every day, and taking everything in her life with pregnancy rather well. Setsuna had successfully moved in with us now, and had been helpful in more ways than she could imagine. I looked over from where I was sitting on the patio and saw Setsuna busy in the kitchen fixing lunch. She refused to let either of us do much of anything lately, but there was almost always a smile on her face now.
"Hey Suna-chan, can you come here for a minute?" I called to her.
Setsuna put what she was doing down and came over, wiping her hands on a towel.
"What is it Ruka-chan?" Setsuna asked. Again, she was smiling. I smirked at her.
"Where did that grin of yours come from, O Serious One?" I nosed, poking her, then crossing my arms over my huge stomach. It was going to take a good year's worth of working out to come close to getting rid of this.
Setsuna blinked, then thought for a moment, her smile now having a hint of puzzlement with it. I knew exactly what she was going to say before she said it, so I pointed at her.
"That smile that you've been wearing since you moved in to help us. Where did it come from?" I repeated.
Setsuna put her hands on her hips, shaking her head at me. I looked at her in anticipation, waiting for an answer. Setsuna then laughed at me and sat down. She put an arm over my shoulder, than spoke.
"Well, for one, they're almost done with decorating the nursery for you guys. It's absolutely wonderful and I can't wait to see you two's reaction to it. And secondly, I'm just happy to be helping my two best friends bring the galaxy's best children into the world." She announced, squeezing my shoulders affectionately.
I rolled my eyes, turning ten shades of red. Then I thought about it for a moment. They were almost done with the nursery? I had only seen them work on it twice! Setsuna sensed my bafflement and only laughed lightly, then went back to her work. I started to follow her, then Michiru came out of the room with a look of horror. She was clutching her stomach and significantly pale.
"Ruka-chan, Suna-chan, I think it's time." Michiru managed.
Within roughly two minutes all the doors in the house were secured, and Setsuna was driving the car at top speed with Michiru and I in the back seats. I held on to my beloved tightly as she went through several spasms, breathing deeply with each one. The only thing in my mind that seemed right was to hold her tightly to me, gently running a hand through her hair. I began thinking of what would happen to our lives from this point on, and I was instantly terrified and ecstatic. There were so many things to teach these kids, but would we be able to do it?
Another spasm ran through Michiru as she winced slightly. I squeezed her hand gently, and she looked up at me, a world of pain in her aqua blue eyes.
"Hold on Michiru-chan, we're almost there." I managed, running my hand along her face.
Eh, it's a short chapter, but it works for keeping you guys occupied.