Chapter 7 – A fresh day
Uub woke up at the sound of the two youngsters laughing about on the floor below. He turned in the bed feeling extremely well rested; the bed was very comfortable and –huge-. A flowery scent reached his sense as he settled down in the fluffy pillows which he idly remembered had nearly suffocated him in the first night he was sleeping there, but now, they seemed like a-
He shook his head and sat up straight, catching himself just in time. He was starting to sound like some sort of, well… he didn't know but he knew for a fact that he didn't like it.
Getting out of bed he quickly took a shower, got dressed and rushed down the stairs.
"Just on time!" Marron exclaimed brightly as she placed the last set of a well cooked breakfast meal on the table. "Good morning." He mumbled and was immediately reminded how he had spent last night thinking of her.
He had crawled into their bed, noting she had woken up earlier and after changing in to her pyjama's she had gotten back into the bed. Sleeping soundly.
He turned his back at her as he got himself dressed, had grabbed a shirt and gently crawled into the bed right next to the woman. He had turned his back on her and pinched his eyes shut tightly.
The warmth of her body didn't go by unnoticed nor did the sound of her easy breathing caused his mind to panic once it brought up the memories in which she breathed into his ear and did amazing things with her hands-
"Uub?" Marron's voice called him straight back in to the kitchen, her eyebrow raised and a knowing smile on her lips.
He shivered.
Oh crap.
He was starting to blush!
"Go, eat." She said sweetly motioning to his breakfast. He smiled uneasy and quickly sat down, diving in to the breakfast with haste.
The boys were happily chatting along and the rest of the kitchen was heavenly quiet. No screaming or shouting, no complaints from Marron or loud crashes in the living room. And no one jumping up and down against him demanding he'd pick them up.
Pushing the thoughts of the blonde haired beauty that stood in the same room as him he let the scene in front of him take him over.
He hadn't woken up rudely by the scream of Rishou or Goushi.
He smiled; although the night was short he did sleep well.
This was starting out as a wonderful day.
Deep in his thoughts he nearly jolted out of his chair the moment Marron's arms suddenly appeared out of nowhere and wrapped around his shoulders. Uub gulped hard and couldn't help but blush the moment he felt her leaning down, her breath tickling his skin as she whispered, "Thank you for bringing me to bed…"
Uub couldn't think, her hot breath was really tickling his senses and he found it extremely hard to focus on anything else but the feel of her against him. All the blood in his body raced to a certain point that made him panic even more.
"You're uhm…. Welcome." He managed to choke out.
"I was actually," he could feel a smile forming on her face, "Hoping you'd join me later…"
He gulped again, most definitely remembering that tone of her voice.
"S-sorry…" he felt the blush setting his cheeks on fire, "I-I fell a sleep on the… sofa." He lied.
He couldn't very much tell her what kept him downstairs. Or what occupied his mind when he crawled into bed next to her.
Wait! … His mind reeled in what her voice was suggesting. And right away he felt his whole body respond to that thought and cursed himself for not going upstairs sooner.
He swallowed hard the moment the images of what they once had done and could do yet again came to mind. His heart beating heavily against his chest, feeling the blood pumping up to the same region.
He swallowed hard, very hard.
Marron kissed his cheek and immediately pulled him back from his thoughts, "Oh well… better luck next time huh?" her husky voice whispered as she moved away from him and took her seat opposite him.
He shivered and was grateful she had moved away from him. Uub wasn't sure if he was able to stop his body from taking the blonde up the stairs away from the innocent eyes of the two boys.
Holy crap… he –was- in trouble.
Uub only managed to stare at her as she started with her own breakfast. He supposed he had to start eating his own now. A sigh.
He rubbed his neck and really slowly ate his breakfast, paid every ounce of attention to the two boys who sadly enough weren't doing much other then humming or chewing loudly.
Crap.
"So, what have you planned up for Rishou and Goushi's training today?" Marron suddenly asked causing Uub to choke on the piece of toast he had just taken a bite of.
He coughed loudly a couple of times, "I erhm, am sorry." He mumbled and took a sip from his orange juice. "What's up for their training today?" he repeated her question and noticed Marron look at him rather oddly.
"Yes?".
"Oh, right well… I am not sure yet." He answered, smiling sheepishly, "But I am sure I can think of something." He grinned and then winked at both the children.
All thoughts about Marron and his memories of them as a young couple forgotten he turned to the boys, Rishou grinned back up at him
"Alright, just as long as you all are careful. And…" she lowered her voice to a whisper, "you know, keep the flying to a minimal?" Marron finished and started to pile up the plates.
A tiny smirk appeared on his face. Typical Marron. He remembered Marron's fear of heights and flying had once reached a level years ago that she came to a point of utter panic whenever Uub was about to set off to the skies. It always baffled any person when they heard about her fear of heights and flying when people knew about where she grew up.
He was glad she got over that. Mostly any way.
"Daddy said we could spar this time mommy."
Ah, bless the boy for unknowingly reminding him. Uub smiled and took the last bite of breakfast.
Even though the thought of having to train the boys had shocked him for a few short lived seconds he still couldn't help but to feel a little excitement run through his body. After the events at the mall the day before he did realize that these two boys took after their dad.
That brought a feeling over him which he gladly recognized as pride.
They were just as fast as he was at their age, strong and sometimes managed to change something in to candy. At least, that's what he noticed on the ride back home when he saw that Goushi no longer had any of his pencils but did walk around with chocolate sticks.
The only problem was, he had no idea how far these boys were with their powers and what kind of training they've already had.
But Rishou would prove to be of great help. All Uub had to do was ask him a few tricky questions in disguise and he would know all about what they had learned so far.
Already beginning to formulate the questions in his mind he never noticed the boys racing up the stairs getting their fighting gear.
"Uub?" Marron's voice broke through his thoughts earning another jump from her husband. He looked at her and found her standing right next to him. A smile covering her features as she leaned forward, "Just be careful." She whispered and kissed his lips.
He froze and nearly whined the moment she pulled back.
So close….
He looked up and watched the two children play with out a care in the world. They had been training the whole day. Which consisted out of sparring and doing several laps around the general area of the forest Pautsu. Goushi even caught a dinosaur that would sure have his mother scream in freight if he did manage to bring him back to their little home.
Uub grinned; nothing could wear these boys out. Once they came back home the three of them took a shower and got in some new clothes. Now, they were running around like mad boys both laughing.
Evening was settling and Marron had just gotten back in the house to prepare dinner.
"No fair that's cheating!" Uub held back a laugh the moment Goushi jumped into one of the tree's and stuck his tongue out to his brother. "Oh yeah?!" Roushi flew up,
"Not on the roof!" Marron scolded at Rishou after he had landed on the roof.
"Sorry!" the boy yelled and jumped of it, running in to the forest down the hill side. Soon both children were out of the small clearing surrounding the tiny home.
Uub turned his head to see Marron walk up to him, "Dinner will be ready in a few." She whispered.
He smiled at her as she sat down next to him. She sighed in content and snugged up closer to Uub, resting her head on his shoulder.
They could hear the children in the distance, their laughter and shouting contests made sure the entire forest knew exactly where they were. The sky was turning in to a different shade and with the sun settling it slowly began to pull an orange cover over the rest of the world.
This was nice…. Uub commented in his head and as if Marron had heard him she let out a soft hum in agreement.
"I'll have to start working again soon." She mumbled.
Uub raised an eyebrow, "Work?"
She nodded and stretched her legs, "Yeah, I am not exactly looking forward at it right now either." She stiffened a yawn behind her hand and stood up. Walking lazily into their home and preparing their meal.
Uub stared at the door through which she had disappeared, she was still working…
His mind kept on repeating it.
Still working…
"Of course it's possible Uub!" she yelled, the tears in her eyes streaming down her cheeks. "We live in a modern world, you can stay at home doing Dende knows what and I'll come back to you after a day at work!"
Uub shook his head and looked down.
"Don't tell me that male pride is standing in the way of our happiness…" she whispered.
No, no it wasn't male pride. Not at all.
It was the fact that his family was right and he was wrong.
He turned to her, his heart clenched slightly as he saw her face.
"You want to live in the city." He said.
She stood up straight, "Yes..." Her voice a whisper.
He looked at her, "Kenji," he ignored her sigh of annoyance the moment he mentioned his name, "Kenji wants to live in the city."
"I don't care about what Kenji wants." She replied shortly.
Uub swallowed hard and turned his back at her.
"Uub?" she asked and he could hear her walk up behind him.
He closed his eyes as he felt his heavy heart plummeted to the ground. A few months ago Marron had moved to the city. Asked him, no, begged him to join her. Which he did and while doing so he ignored the disapproving looks of his family. Arguing with his brothers and breaking his mother's heart as he moved away.
He loved Marron, he belonged with her. That's what he told them. That's what he told himself.
Seven months later he found himself alone in a cramped up apartment. While Marron was away at work.
Many times she came home later then she said she would, entering the apartment with a huge smile on her face. At some point she even walked in late at night. Drunk out of her mind. Throwing wild drunken tales at his feet about how her colleague Kenji was funny and had taken her out to one of these new club things.
Each time this happened, he came closer and closer to the realization that she was leading a complete different life then he was.
He closed his eyes once he felt her hands touch his shoulders.
Uub was able to go where ever he wanted; he could visit his forest home whenever he needed to. But the apartment and this city life which Marron loved so much seemed to be swallowing him whole. He wanted to be with her, spend as much time with her as he could.
But when she began to stay late at work and going out to parties in the weekends, he knew..
He ended up waiting for her at nights. Ended up waiting for her on many Saturday's after she had made her rounds of shopping that took all day.
"Uub…?" Marron whispered, kissing his shoulder, silently asking him to turn around.
He didn't belong here.
She did, this was her world and he couldn't bring it in his heart to ask her to join him. Leave part of this new life of hers behind so he could selfishly have her to himself in a part of the world where she did not want to be.
"Marron… I think, I should head back home." He heard his own voice whisper.
She cried and yelled. She hit him only to fall down on her knees. Apologizing. "I am sorry for neglecting you Uub, please, please do not leave us. Don't go, I'll work harder to make this work. I –want- to make it work!"
He only shook his head. His mind was set. This was the right thing to do. For her, she just didn't see it yet..
He left her that day, finally believing what his family had said so many times.
They were right… and he was wrong.
"Hi daddy!" Goushi squealed as he raced in to the house calling for Marron.
Uub looked a head and saw Rishou walking up to the hill, humming some sort of song while he was covered with mud.
He was so convinced that day, convinced that no matter how much they loved each other. The worlds they lived in were too different, she couldn't fit into his and he most definitely didn't fit in the city. Yet here they were.
She settled down with him, they made their most favourite part of the forest their home and were actually happy. Marron was still working as he took care of Rishou and Goushi.
They somehow managed to take bits of both worlds and melt it in to one.
"I'll leave this city Uub, you want me to do that?!" she asked in panic, her tiny fists clenching on to his shirt. "Uub, please, I love you."
He closed his eyes and gently pushed her aside.
"Uub, I'll go with you where ever you wish to go. Just…" he pressed his finger on her lips and shook his head.
"No you can't. I don't want you to leave all of this behind; I'll never be able to live with myself knowing that only half of the Marron I love is with me." He chuckled uneasy, "I guess I am a selfish man after all… huh?"
"Uub?" Marron's voice called from out of the kitchen, "Dinner!"
His statement couldn't be any more right.
To Be Continued…
A/N : You know, sometimes, just sometimes someone needs a push into the right direction to realize what they have and what they can do with this. I think Uub just got his first push this time.