"I can't believe it's raining our last day here." Yuki said, frowning. Rain was pouring down outside their doors in steady sheets, obscuring any view there may have been. The clean, fresh smell of rain-dampened greenery and soil drifted through the air.
"Well, it has to rain sometimes." Tohru said, sipping her tea. "How about we just stay in today?"
"I don't think we have a choice." Kyo said, staring outside. He was extremely listless, lounging on the bed, with the only part of his face being visible. He had the comforter pulled over his head, while a pillow was clutched under his chin. He looked like a lion in its den.
"I've got a good idea!" Tohru said, jumping up. "Do we have a television?"
"No, but we can get one from the desk." Yuki said. "It's small, but it has a VCR built in."
"That's perfect!" Tohru said, clapping. "I was going to suggest a movie day. We could make popcorn and have some hot chocolate, and stay in bed all day!"
"That sounds like a good idea." Yuki said, turning away from the open door. "Would you like me to get one while you make the popcorn? I'll also tell them we'd like a pot of hot chocolate."
"Ok!" Tohru said, going to the cabinet and pulling out an umbrella. "Here. I don't want you to catch a cold!" she said.
Yuki smiled. "Thank you. I'll be right back." He said, opening the umbrella and going outside, closing the door behind him.
"Do you know how to make the popcorn?" Kyo asked, emerging from his cocoon of blankets.
"I think so." Tohru said, frowning. She got the popper out and poured the rest of the bag of popcorn into the bowl, covering it with the lid and sticking it in the fire. She shook it occasionally, hearing the corn start to pop. She took it out and put it on the edge to cool, looking at Kyo for approval.
"Good job." Kyo said, burrowing back into his blankets. "Wanna get under the covers until the damn rat gets back? It's cold out today."
"Sure." Tohru said, pulling the covers back and quickly climbing in, sighing in pleasure at the warmth radiating from Kyo's body. She snuggled up to him, wrapping her arms around his torso and resting her chin on his shoulder while he wrapped an arm around her waist. "I can't believe it's our last day here."
"Me either. I'll almost be glad to get home." Kyo said. "There's only so much relaxing a guy can take."
"But it's been nice to be with just you two." She said, blushing. "We've never spent time together all alone like this before."
"Uh huh." Kyo grunted. "Sorry I'm not such good company today, but you know what the rain does to me."
"I know." Tohru said, smiling. "That's ok."
They jumped when Yuki came in, carrying a small television/VCR in one arm. A large thermos of steaming chocolate and three cups were in the other. "I'm sorry it took so long, there was only one left." He said, setting it down on the table and hooking it up.
Kyo sighed and rolled over onto his back, pulling Tohru closer. "Say I'm sorry." He said suddenly. Yuki looked up, frowning.
Tohru looked puzzled. "I'm sorry." She said. "But what am I sorry for?"
"For apologizing for nothing." Kyo said, smirking. By the television, Yuki smirked too. "Punishment time." He pulled her around to sprawl on top of him and kissed her, running his hands down her back to cup her bottom, pulling her into him firmly. She moaned and shifted, pressing into his building erection, making him moan as well. He let their mouths part, then started kissing his way down her neck, making his way slowly to the loose collar of her robe and pushing it aside to gain access to the curve of her breasts. He rolled them over, still under the covers, and pulled the robe off her shoulders, leaving it bunched at her waist. He nibbled and licked his way down the slope, leaving her skin glistening. He finally made his way to her nipples, taking one in his mouth while he traced circles around the other with the tip of his finger.
Yuki sighed and gave up on the TV, stripping his robe off to join them in the bed.
They finally collapsed on the bed, still shaking slightly. Yuki sighed and pulled the covers back over them, enveloping them in warmth. They cuddled close, Yuki resting his head on the curve of Tohru's shoulder, while she rested hers on Kyo's. They fell asleep slowly, muscles still trembling. Outside, the rain stopped, leaving a rainbow arching across the sky.
"I like the hot springs, but it's so nice to be home." Tohru said, sighing as she pulled her shoes off at the front door.
"I hear ya." Kyo said, dropping their suitcases. "Think Shigure's blown his house up yet?"
"No, it's probably still standing." Yuki said, coming in behind them after paying for the taxi. But I wouldn't bet on it being very tidy."
"Me either." Kyo said, smirking. "When do we go get Kisho?"
"Tomorrow." Tohru said. "I hope he's ok."
"He's fine." Yuki said. "Would you like to visit Shigure and tell him we're back?"
"Ok!" Tohru said, smiling. "We'll take him the souvenir we bought at the village!" She said, waving the small parcel happily.
"Let's unpack, then we can go." Kyo said. "I really don't feel like messin' with that dog just yet."
"Welcome home!" Shigure said, smiling happily. "Did you enjoy your honeymoon?"
"It was nice." Yuki said. "The honeymoon suite was extremely comfortable."
"I'm sure." Shigure said, leering slightly. Yuki glared.
"Little brother!" Ayame said, coming into the room. "Are you home from your honeymoon already?"
"Ayame!" Tohru said, beaming. "What are you doing here?"
"I came for a little visit." Ayame said. "But I can't stay long. Shigure has a little…friend coming over." He said, smirking.
The three of them looked over at Shigure and almost fell over. The perverted dog was…blushing!
"Oh Aya, I wanted to tell them!" he said, pouting.
"You have a girlfriend?" Yuki asked, completely flabbergasted.
"Really Yuki, is it so hard to believe?" Shigure sniffed. "I'll have you know, many people find me utterly charming!"
"Yeah, pull the other one." Kyo said. "Who is she?"
"You know her, actually." Ayame said. "His little editor?"
"Mii!" Yuki asked, looking shocked. "Really? I thought she had more sense than that."
"I personally think she bribing him…somehow…to get those manuscripts on time." Ayame said, smirking.
"I never thought of that." Shigure said consideringly. He shook himself lightly. "Aya! Shame on you!"
"What?" Ayame asked innocently. Kyo and Yuki smirked.
"Speaking of bribery, how did your honeymoon go?" Shigure asked, grinning.
"None of your business!" Kyo said, scowling. Tohru blushed bright red.
"Aya, look at that blush! Something obviously happened!" Shigure said, laughing like a madman.
"Of course it did Shigure! My baby brother, his bride and Kyo all alone in an isolated hot spring, the hot water, the cold nights, a certain level of…intimacy is expected!" Ayame said, a hand on his heart. "Maybe a few months from now I'll have a little niece or nephew to bounce on my knee!"
"Shut up!" Kyo snarled.
"Really, don't you have anything better to do?" Yuki asked scornfully. "Tohru, give them their souvenirs so we can go, please. I'm tired, and they aren't helping."
"Ok." She said, handing the two wrapped presents to the two men. "I hope you enjoy them." She said, standing. "We really should be going. We've had a long trip, and we're very tired." She hugged Shigure and Ayame goodbye. "Shigure, you have an open invitation to come to dinner at any time. You too, Ayame." She said, smiling.
"Thank you Tohru." He said. "And thank you for the present, too."
"Yes, you're such a giving soul!" Ayame said, beaming. "I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful sister-in-law!"
"Oh shut up." Yuki said.
"Tohru, are you all right?" Yuki asked about a month after the honeymoon. They had settled into married life quite well. Kyo was teaching at the Dojo, while Yuki split his time between the Clan Head's duties and med school. Tohru had accepted the modeling agencies offer, but only took jobs close to home. She mostly stayed at home with Kisho, who was over five months old now. He had started rolling over, and Tohru was spouting his praises every time someone visited the house. Lately though, she had been feeling slightly ill.
"I'm fine." She said, smiling. "I've made an appointment with Hatori. He's supposed to come over this morning."
"That's good. I don't want to see you ill." Yuki said. "Will you be all right by yourself?"
"Yes, and Kyo has the day off, so I won't be completely alone." She said, smiling. "He just went to the base to pick me some vegetables for later."
"All right." Yuki said. "I should be back early. There's a test, and we always leave after we finish." He put his shoes on and headed for the door, kissing her goodbye before he left.
Tohru sighed and finished the breakfast dishes while Kisho was still asleep, then started tidying the house, waiting for Hatori to come for her checkup. She really hoped she wasn't getting one of her fevers…but they had never lasted this long before.
"I got the carrots, tomatoes, and lettuce." Kyo said, coming into the house, a basket hanging off his arm. "I couldn't get the beans, they weren't ripe yet. How're you feelin'?"
"I'm all right." Tohru said, smiling. "Will you go check on Kisho? He should be waking up soon, and I need to get him ready for Hatori's visit."
"He's gonna check Kisho after he checks you?" Kyo asked, heading upstairs.
"Uh huh. It's time for his monthly checkup anyway, so I asked him to give me one at the same time." She said, putting the pile of vegetables in the sink and starting to scrub.
Kyo came back downstairs carrying a wide-awake Kisho. Tohru smiled and took the baby, who smiled at seeing his mother. He gurgled a bit, trying to get the hang of having a voice. "I changed him up there." He said, plunking down on a barstool in the kitchen. "All he needs is his bottle."
"Can you give him his cereal?" Tohru asked, handing Kyo a bowl of white mush.
He wrinkled his nose. "This looks disgusting." He said, letting a spoonful drip back into the bowl.
"I know, but it's good for him." Tohru said, smiling. "Can you feed him for me? I have to go make the bed and start the laundry."
"Sure." He said, bringing a spoonful of the disgusting stuff towards the baby, who had is mouth open like a bird, reaching for the offered meal. Tohru smiled and left the kitchen. "How can you eat this stuff?" He asked the baby, who was gulping at the runny meal. Kisho smiled at him toothlessly, letting a small dribble of the cereal run from the corner of his mouth. "Ew. Disgusting." Kyo said, smirking. "But I don't blame you. This stuff is nasty. I'd spit it out too." Kisho squealed and reached for another bite.
"Kyo, you do realize he can't talk back, don't you?" Hatori said, coming into the kitchen.
"Shut up, I know that!" Kyo said, scowling. "You're supposed to talk to kids, ya know!"
"I know." Hatori said, smiling. "You're very good with him. Is he finished with his breakfast?"
"Yeah, he ain't eatin' it." Kyo said, wiping the mess from the baby's face. "Well, he ate half of it, but I'm not betting on the other half."
"All right, I'll take him for his checkup, then I'll do Tohru." Hatori said.
"No you sure as the hell won't!" Kyo said, smirking.
"Be quiet. You're getting to be worse than Shigure." Hatori said, rolling his eyes.
"Marriage'll do that to ya." Kyo said, leaning back in the chair. "Tohru's upstairs. She's probably in the bedroom."
"Thanks." Hatori said, carrying Kisho up the stairs with him. He saw Tohru in the bedroom, tucking the quilt in, and cleared his throat.
She jumped. "Oh, Hatori, you scared me!" She said, clutching her chest.
"Sorry." Hatori said, smiling.
"It's ok." She said. "Are you ready for our checkups?"
"Yes. I'll take care of Kisho first, since he's being so good right now." Hatori said, tickling Kisho under the chin, causing the baby to bubble.
"That's fine, I still have to start the laundry. You can do it in here if you want." She said, emptying a small hamper into the basket at her side. She smiled and left, heading down the hall to the laundry room. She came back just as Hatori was buttoning Kisho back into his sleep suit.
"He's perfectly healthy." Hatori said. "It's amazing. None of the other Clan heads have been this well for this long. You must be doing something right."
"I don't know about that." She said. "Maybe he's just special."
"Maybe." He said, putting the dressed baby on the bed with a toy to keep him busy. "Now it's your turn."
"Ok." She said, sitting on the bed. "I hope it's just a bug, I can't afford to be sick for a long time!"
"Where's Tohru?" Yuki asked, coming into the kitchen, where Kyo was using a barbell. "Don't you have a room for that?"
"I'm watchin' the food." Kyo said, scowling. "And she's upstairs with Hatori getting her checkup." A sudden scream resounded from upstairs, causing Kyo and Yuki to jump. Kyo shouted and dropped the barbell he was working with and ran upstairs, Yuki following right behind. "What's the matter!" He shouted, bursting into the bedroom. Tohru sat on the bed, looking completely shocked, while Hatori packed his bag, looking pleased about something.
"She's fine." Hatori said. "Or she will be in about eight months. Congratulations."
"Huh?" Kyo asked, following Hatori to the door while Yuki knelt beside Tohru, her hand in his.
"What's he talking about?" Yuki asked, turning Tohru's face up to his.
"I-I-I-I-I…" She stuttered, trying to get it out.
"What's wrong!" he asked, looking panicked. "Are you sick?"
"No. I-I'm pregnant." She said, looking at them both, eyes still white.
There was a stunned silence. "P-pregnant?" Yuki asked, looking floored.
"How the hell did that happen?" Kyo asked, looking just as shocked as Yuki.
"If you need to know that, I give up on you, Kyo." Yuki said, smirking.
"Shut up!" Kyo said, ears springing up on his head while a blush spread over his face. "How far along?"
"Hatori thinks it happened on our honeymoon." She said, blushing again. "He's going to make me an appointment with an obstetrician as soon as possible, to get an official date."
"This is wonderful!" Yuki said, hugging her. "I'm going to be a father!"
"Or me." Kyo said, smirking. "Don't forget, it could be my kid."
"True." Yuki said, frowning a bit. "Well, we'll know in nine months."