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Kai stood in front of the large bay windows in his master bedroom. The fierce winter wind that was howling this morning had died down to a cool breeze as small sun streaks flittered through the soft fluffy white clouds. It was a beautiful day.
And Kai was in a foul mood. His back hurts, his rips hurts and he just whishes for his and Miguel's baby to arrive so he can start planning for the future knowing that his child is finally here and is safe.
He sighed and then winced when he heard a crush. No doubt it was Bryan and Ian again. Johnny might be involved too. He pushed himself away from the window and walked out of his bedroom.
"Bryan!" said the youngest member currently in the house. "Let me see!"
Bryan held a book over his head as Ian jumped up and down in front of him, wanting to get his hands on the book. "Sorry, this material is unsuitably for those under the age of 10."
Ian looked indignant. "But I'm 11!"
"Be gone, munchkin."
"I hate you." Ian said stamping his foot. "Kai! Bryan is picking on me!"
Kai walks into the room, his hand over his stomach. "Ian, please don't yell, it's rude. And Bryan, stop picking on Ian because of his age."
"Yes Kai." Ian muttered.
"Yes Kai." Bryan muttered as well.
Kai looks at them both, nods and leaves. The room was silent as Ian and Bryan stared hatefully at each other. Johnny broke the tension.
"It's more like yes mum." He said, causing Bryan to snigger.
With the distinct feeling that someone was making fun of him, Kai walked into the kitchen. He finds is easier to deal with all his aching bones and muscles by walking around. It helps keep his mind off it somewhat.
"Kai." Claude said as he stepped away from the sink. He grabbed a hand towel and dried his hands. He moved to Kai's side and helped him to sit down in one of the chairs. "How are you feeling?"
"I'm all right." Kai replied, his hand moving to rub the small of his back.
"Can I get you anything?"
Kai smiled softly. Ever since that day when everyone found out that he was pregnant, they all have been fusing over him. Asking him if he was all right, getting him things, picking things up off the floor for him that he couldn't do himself. He can't tell who is more excited about the new arrival.
Actually he can. Miguel is beyond ecstatic about the whole thing.
"Could you just get me a bottle of water, please?"
"Sure." Claude said as he walked over to the large two door fridge. "Is that all? Are you sure you don't want something to eat?"
"I'm fine." Kai said as he removed the bottle of spring water from Claude's grip. "I'm not hungry at the moment, but I will have something later."
"Good." Claude smiled as he helped Kai back to his feet. He placed his hand on his stomach. "Is he still kicking?"
"Oh, you better believe it." Kai chuckled.
Kai left the kitchen and stepped out into the hallway. He headed towards the front of the house when he heard voices. Familiar voices. Startled, Kai turned the corner and came face to face with a Chinese neko-jin.
Ray gave an undignified eep, scuttled down the hall and hid behind Max, who openly gaped at him. Subconsciously Kai placed his hands over his stomach in a protective manner.
"Kon…" Kai said, his voice low and his left eye twitching slightly.
"Please don't kill me."
"Miguel!" Kai called calmly over his shoulder. "Could you get me a pair of scissors, please?"
"No!" Ray cried, grasping his hair between his hands. "Not my hair!"
"What's going on out here?" Kai looked over his shoulder to see his blond hair lover walk into view. Immediately Miguel's eyes widen. "Oh."
Kai turned back to his teammates when he noticed that Daichi was standing just in front of him, staring at his stomach. He didn't say a word, then suddenly he lifted his hand and gave a quick jab to Kai's stomach.
Immediately, Kai reacted by punching Daichi squarely on top of his head. Daichi gave a grunt when he fell to the ground, his eyes swirly.
"Wow, Kai." Tyson said. "Why are you so fat?"
Kai answered that by swiftly punching Tyson in the face. The force of the punch sent him back a few feet. He hit the wall behind him, his hands covering his nose.
"You broke my nose!" Tyson accused, riving in pain.
"You're lucky that's all I did." Kai snapped. He turned to the others, giving them the most evil glare he could muster, but before anymore punches could be thrown Miguel wrapped his arms around Kai's shoulders and lead him away.
"That's enough excitement for one day." Miguel said, as he glanced over is shoulder. "I'd appreciate if you keep the noise down, Kai doesn't need this kind of stress at the moment. Isn't that right, Ray?"
"Of course, heh." Ray replied, nervously as the rest of the house's occupants appeared, wondering what all the noise was.
Kai snarled as he sat down on the edge of his bed, looking frustrated and annoyed. "Fat?" He muttered. "He says I'm fat? Why that pudgy little-"
Miguel laughed as he sat against the bed head and pulled Kai up against him. "Ignore him. You mustn't put too much stress on yourself."
"What right did they have barging in here like that?" Kai said, trying to stay angry, but whenever Miguel pulls him into his arms like that all hatred, anger and other negative emotions disappear and are replaced by this serene calm. "Stupid Kon." He sighed as he nestled himself against Miguel.
"They would have had to find out eventually."
"I know that." Kai huffed. "Still… Stupid Kon."
Miguel laughed again, holding Kai closely against him, his fingers slipping down through his hair, massaging his scalp. With his other hand he began to expertly seek out any knots in his back and shoulders, easing the pain and discomfort. He smiled when he felt Kai sink against him, purring.
Miguel thought over the conversation he had with Kai earlier. Kai suspected that he may be half neko-jin and Miguel had to agree that it is possible. The way Kai would purr in his sleep or when Miguel was pampering him like this. The way Kai would seek out the warmth of the sun or a blazing fire. He even yawns like one.
No doubt about it. Kai has to be half neko.
Miguel smiled. It doesn't matter to him if he was half neko or if he was experimented on during his time in the Abbey. None of that matters to him. Kai was, is and will be the best thing that has ever happen to him.
"Sleep tight, Wildcat."
Another chapter done. In the next chapter things start to get serious and Tyson puts his foot in his mouth again. I hope you liked it anyway.
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