Over the next few weeks I took on the cases that weren't a challenge for Raidou, or so Gouto said though I was more than convinced it was only because they were safer. But it gave me something to do and for that I was grateful though after I hit my first month Narumi seemed to get more protective.
"Narumi, I can dress myself." I sighed, trying not to roll my eyes as he grabbed my shirt before I could.
"I know, babe but I just want to make sure you don't hurt yourself." Narumi answered, not liking the stare I gave him or the crossed arms straight afterwards. Knowing he'd crossed a line he sighed slipping the shirt on over my shoulders and after a pause I finally dropped my arms at my sides.
"Narumi, I can't really get hurt pulling on my shirt. I appreciate the care you've been giving me but I have solved more cases since April the cat." I explained, adjusting my shirt so that it covered my bra before I buttoned it.
"Jean, you've been working so hard the last few weeks and I just thought you could use a a break. You're only a month into your pregnancy but I just want to make sure you're okay." Narumi answered, chewing his lip before I gave his shoulder a light pat.
"I'm perfectly fine, Narumi but I have been careful every time I go outside. All of my demons have been keeping me safe and I always make sure to call you if I'm going to be longer than I thought." I told him, liking the way he draped an arm around my shoulders.
"I shouldn't be so protective should I?" Narumi chuckled and I nodded, my lips curling into a smile when he brushed a kiss against my lips. "But I can't help it, babe. You look good with a pregnant belly on you."
"Narumi, when I'm walking around with my jacket on you can't even tell I'm pregnant." I pointed out and he just smiled pulling me into his arms.
"Hey I know and that's what counts, Jean." Narumi answered, nuzzling my neck and I smiled to myself when he slid his open palm under my shirt gently stroking my belly. Once I began to hum he chuckled. "That's right, Jean. You like to be reminded that I made you pregnant in the first place." He added, kissing the length of my neck as his fingers found my bellybutton and as he rubbed his thumb against it he buried his face in my hair.
"How could I forget that, Narumi after all the sex we had leading up to my pregnancy?" I whispered, tilting my head back when he opened the lowest two buttons of my shirt stroking my skin.
"That belly's getting bigger everyday and I helped it get there. " Narumi muttered. As he nuzzled my throat I tilted my head back Narumi's hands moving to my shirt before he opened it his mouth moving to my neck and as he sucked at my skin he cradled my belly. "Wonder how long it'll be until people notice how big you're getting?"
"It could be months from now before I really start to show." I told him and Narumi lifted his head giving my throat another much longer kiss.
"Maybe, maybe not, Jean." Narumi whispered kissing my throat and neck and before I realized it he had stripped me of my shirt. "You already look gorgeous and you're only a month along." He muttered into my ear and I smiled to myself as he nuzzled my neck.
"You can't wait until I'm showing can you, Narumi?" I whispered and he nodded unable o resist giving me one heart pounding kiss. "Now are you going to make me something to eat because I'm starving."
"Of course I am, babe. Can't have my girlfriend getting hungry." Narumi chuckled, grabbing my shirt before he helped me into it. Once I was fully dressed in a shirt, skirt and a jacket he set me down on the bed before he slipped on my shoes tying them for me despite my eye rolls. "Now that I'm ready to go where are we going?"
"It's a secret, Jean but I promise you'll love the food there." Narumi answered chuckling when I folded my arms over my chest. "Aww don't look at me like that. Besides you've had food there before and you claimed it was the best meal you've ever had." He added with a smirk and after a pause I raised an eyebrow linking arms with him when he held out his own.
"Okay so I trust you but it's not nice keeping secrets from me, Narumi." I complained and he just laughed pressing a kiss against my cheek before we started to head for the door. After a short walk we took a ride on the streetcar and as we traveled towards Shinoda I began to feel slightly annoyed with my boyfriend though when we arrived at the Nameless shrine I found myself growing very confused.
"Don't worry, babe. We're nearly there just a few more minutes." Narumi assured me and I snorted still very curious as we crossed the dirt path that led to the shrine. As soon as Narumi rang the bell I heard light footsteps and I smiled as the Herald stepped out of the shadows, nodding towards us.
"Hello, Mr Narumi. Hello, Jean. It is nice to see you both again. Would you like me to send you to the Dark Realm of Tsukudo-Cho?" She asked with a slight bow and when Narumi nodded I blinked at him.
"Why the dark realm?" I asked Narumi who just grinned at me and I sighed not sure if I should travel until the Herald smiled at me. "He's keeping secrets from me." i told her and she nodded, whispering the words that would send us into the dark realm of the capital. I held onto Narumi's arm a little tighter as we were swept into the darkness and I closed my eyes tight my heart beating faster before Narumi stroked my cheek.
"It's okay, Jean. You can open your eyes." Narumi told me and I peeked out still worried until two familiar demons stood before us and I managed a weak laugh as Cybele swept me into a hug only to relax her grip once she remembered. "Relax, Cybele. Jean still has a long time to go."
"That's okay. It's nice to see you and Raja Naga again, Cybele." I laughed and she smiled at me, giving me a quick squeeze before Raja Naga slithered forward giving my hand a squeeze.
"Nice to see you too, Jean. Narumi told us you were expecting again and possibly a human baby too." Raja Naga answered and I nodded as Narumi draped an arm around my shoulders.
"Yeah though it'll be a while until I really look pregnant. How are the kids?" I asked them only to feel someone dash into me and I yelped only staying upright with Narumi's help as five Lilims nearly knocked me over in their rush to hug me.
"Easy girls. You need to be careful with Jean okay? She's expecting." Cybele told them trying not laugh as each hugged me. "Now are you ready to eat?" She asked me only for the nine of us to hear a loud gurgle and I tried very hard not to blush as everyone else laughed.
"I'll take that as a yes." Raja Naga laughed as he and Cybele led us further into the dark realm. I was a little surprised to find that they lived in a house about the same size of mine back home and as they led us through the front door Narumi gave me a tiny grin holding my hand the whole way there.
As we walked through the house I noticed that despite demons living here it looked exactly like a house in Tsukudo-Cho and that brought a faint smile to my face. "This is a nice house." I told Cybele and she smiled at me, nodding before they lead us towards a dinning table. Narumi helped me into a seat and I grinned at him secretly pleased he was being so attentive to me even though I had barely passed my first month.
I could smell something wonder coming from the direction of the kitchen and I couldn't help being a little impatient as Cybele and Raja Naga joined us, both demons carrying over several bowls. As soon as they set them down before they took a seat themselves, handing out cutlery I noticed that we were eating the exact same meal I'd been given during one of my earlier pregnancies. "Once again this looks wonderful." I told Cybele and Raja Naga and Cybele giggled, Raja Naga grinning as I started to eat Narumi letting out a snort at my eagerness.
I didn't care finishing before everyone else and when Cybele smiled at me I grinned back, Narumi snorting with laughter at how fast I'd finished my own meal. Rolling my eyes at him I had a smile on my face when Cybele offered me a large bowl. "Here, Jean. There's plenty more if you're still hungry." She said and I nodded at her, letting her scoop some more of the meal she'd worked on into my empty bowl.
A second helping later I was sitting at the table feeling pretty full and Narumi just grinned at me helping me from the table when I stood. "Thanks, Narumi but I can still walk." I laughed and he just chuckled at me as we headed for the sofa a few feet away.
"For now, beautiful but probably not for much longer." Narumi teased and I rolled my eyes taking a seat and after he sat beside me he draped an arm around my waist.
"Very funny, Narumi. I have a long way to go." I reminded him looking up when Cybele and Raja Naga started to gather up the bowls. "Would you like some extra help?"
"Thanks for the offer, Jean but we'll be fine. We cook for a large family all the time." Cybele reminded me giggling when my cheeks reddened. "You two should head back in case your summoner friend shows up. He must be wondering where you and Narumi went to."
"Actually I left Raidou a note before so he wouldn't worry. But yeah I probably should take my girlfriend home." Narumi answered kissing my cheek after he helped me to my feet. "Is there a shortcut we can take? We asked a friend to send us to the dark realm and I really don't want Jean getting into trouble." He added giving me a quick grin when I snorted.
"I can take care of myself." I pointed out and he just shrugged giving me a one-armed hug. "Still it would be nice to get a quicker way back."
"Of course. While I clean up here could you take them through the shortcut, Raja?" Cybele asked her husband and Raja Naga nodded, giving his wife a kiss on the cheek before he slithered towards the front door. We barely made it outside before I ended up getting hugged by their Lilim children and after I said my goodbyes Narumi noticed a faint smile on my lips.
We returned to Narumi's detective agency two hours later and once Narumi opened the door he walked me inside. "It was nice visiting them but I'm glad to be off my feet." I sighed as I sank into the sofa and Narumi smiled, leaving for long enough to make tea.
"I thought you could use a drink. Thought I'd join you as well." Narumi explained once I saw he had two cups of tea in his hand. "Here you go."
He joined me on the sofa smiling when I rested my head on his shoulder. "Why don't you get some rest, Jean?" He suggested once I started to doze off giving him a raised eyebrow until I yawned. "You need as much rest as you can get." He added giving my belly a light pat and I sighed kissing his cheek before I lay on the sofa.
He wasn't kidding when he said I looked tired because the next thing I knew the sun had set and Narumi was closing up for the night. "Ready for bed?" He asked me as I sat rubbing at my eyes and after he walked over I looked around the room. "if you're looking for Raidou he already went to bed." Narumi explained as I climbed from the sofa.
"That's good. Didn't hear him come in." I answered as Narumi followed me towards our bedroom though just as we reached the door Narumi lightly stroked my cheek before his fingers intertwined through mine.
"You were pretty tired, Jean. Bedtime for the pair of us." Narumi said stifling a yawn and I nodded as we headed inside the bedroom. Stripping down to my shirt and underwear I lay on the bed cuddling Narumi once he lay beside me on the bed just in his shorts. "Easy, girl. Too tired for that." He teased and I just snorted at him burying my head in his chest.
"So I am, Narumi. Stop getting weird ideas." I mumbled closing my eyes as he chuckled at me, draping an arm around my waist before he held me against his chest.