Greetings everyone. It's been a while. So without further ado here's chapter three of It's Complicated.
"Hold up, I think he's finally waking up," Nagisa felt dizzy. He was barely regaining consciousness. All he could do was hear the voices around him.
"That was one hell of a punch," Maehara commented.
"It's both impressive and terrifying how you can endure such head trauma," Takebayashi commented. He was checking Nagisa's vitals. He seemed okay, of course he had to wake up so Takebayashi was still holding his breath..
Nagisa's vision was blurred, he felt like he was coming out of some sort of daze. Soon he saw his former classmates surrounding him, "What the," Nagisa trailed off. Oh right Okano knocked him out. Jeez that woman could sure pack a punch. Nagisa's first thought went to Akari. He didn't see her, or any of the girls for that matter, "Where are the girls," Nagisa asked.
"They're discussing the matter at hands," Takebayashi replied, "Now hold still. I need to make sure Okano's punch didn't cause any permanent damage."
After being treated and examined by Takebayashi, the men all started pelting Nagisa with questions.
"Did you seriously knock up Kayano," Terasaka asked.
"Putting it bluntly, yes," Nagisa replied.
"How long have you and Kayano been together," Sugino asked.
"Not that long, maybe a month. A little more."
"What happened exactly," Karma asked.
"It's a long story really," Nagisa sighed.
"We've got time," Isogai smiled.
"We were at a party, a little more than buzzed," Nagisa started off, he had told this story before. Now it was a different audience, "Then we started living together," Nagisa finished.
"So, did you tell your parents yet," Itona asked
"Yeah, we told them last week."
"How'd that go for you," Chiba asked
"Eh, better than expected. My dad managed to calm my mom down."
"I'm surprised your parents didn't kill you," Yoshida commented, "I don't think there would be much of me to burry if I went and knocked up a chick."
"To be honest I'm kind of surprised myself," Nagisa chuckled.
"So, you gonna need help," Karma asked his friend.
"You guys don't have to do any of that for me," Nagisa bowed.
"It's not about having to, it's about wanting to Nagisa," Isogai spoke up, "You're our friend Nagisa and we'll help you no matter what."
"Thanks," Nagisa smiled. They continued to catch up with each other. Learning what they had all been up to the last time they saw each other.
The girls were having their own conversation in the old teacher's lounge.
"So guys what's up," Kayano giggled nervously.
"Why didn't you tell us sooner," Kataoka asked.
"I was scared," Kayano mumbled
"Of what," Hayami's eyes bored into Kayano.
"Of the shame. The reproach," Kayano muttered, "I got pregnant because I was reckless. How was I supposed to tell any of you?"
"Kayano," Yada sighed, "You're our friend. Yeah, we would have been upset, but we'd never turn away from you."
"I sort of figured" Kayano paused repressing her tears, "I'm just so scared. I'm already two months in and I'm still so scared."
"That's why you have us," Kanzaki smiled, "So that it's not as scary."
"Kanzaki's right," Fuwa exclaimed, "You're our friend Kayano and we'll help you out no matter what."
"How could I ever repay any of you," Kayano couldn't stop the tears this time. It had all been too much. She felt like a great weight was lifted, "Thank you," she cried in between her sobs of relief.
Kayano had calmed down and was currently sitting on one of the few chairs in the teacher's lounge. The rest of the girls crowding her. All of them wanting to ask her various questions.
"So, Kayano how far along are you," Hara asked making sure the mother to be was as comfortable as possible.
"I'm a little over two months into my term."
"A December, child huh," Hazama noted.
"Think of any names," Rio smirked, "Or were you just going to settle on either Nagisa Jr or Kayano Jr."
"Please give Nagisa and myself some credit Rio," Kayano shot back, "Nagisa and I have thought of a few names."
"So you've started thinking of names already," Hayami commented, "How cute," Hayami looked around, confused by the glances and smiles directed at her, "What?"
"It's not often we see your soft side," Kanzaki explained.
"I'm just trying to be supportive," Hayami turned her head to the side, blushing slightly. Everyone else shared a friendly chuckle. Kayano then told her former classmates and friends what she told her in-laws concerning the naming choice of her future son or daughter.
Things seemed to be going well, once the initial shock of Kayano's pregnancy had subsided. That is until Kayano felt that familiar pang of nausea. 'Why now," Kayano thought. Well it was best to let everyone know her dilemma, "Would somebody take me to the restroom please."
"I've got you Kayano," Hara smiled, gently lifting Kayano up and leading her to the bathroom. Hara held back Kayano's hair as she spilled out the entire night's food unto the toilet.
"I'm gonna kill Nagisa for doing this to me," Kayano growled.
"You might want to rethink that Kayano," Hara advised while rubbing her back.
"Ugh," Kayano groaned, "Why can't this baby come sooner."
"Don't worry Kayano, this baby will be here before you know it."
"Thanks Hara," Kayano heaved, finally able to breathe. They returned to the teacher's lounge.
"Are you alright, Kayano," Kataoka asked.
"Yeah, just some morning sickness."
"Very, well then if you're feeling alright. I believe we should go meet up with the men."
"Okay."
The women of 3-E went back to where the men were converged.
"So, Nagisa what's it like living with Kayano," Okajima asked.
"It's pretty good. Aside from the trips to the store at two in the morning," The men chuckled unaware that the women were also listening.
"How are you so calm about this, Nagisa," Maehara commented, "I mean I'd be terrified if this sort of thing happened to me."
"I'm surprised Okano would let you anywhere near her," Karma quipped.
"Hey, I don't piss her off that much, besides we can't all be Mr. Perfect like Isogai over here."
"Guys, please I'm not perfect or anything."
"Yeah, give one example," Terasaka jeered.
"He forgot our anniversary the other day," Kataoka made the girls' presence known.
"Megu," Isogai stated.
"Hello, Yuuma," Kataoka smiled.
"I'm really sorry, you know," Isogai rubbed the back of his neck.
"It's alright," Kataoka walked up and kissed his cheek, "I'm only teasing. How did everything go?"
"Well Nagisa didn't have to go to the hospital."
"3-E's very own doctor made sure," Kataoka raised her brow.
"Yeah, how did things go with Kayano-San?"
"We managed to come to an understanding."
"Is that why you guys came back?"
"That, and I believe our mother to be would like to go home," The couple looked at the other two couples and other members of 3-E interact with each other.
"So, my cravings take a toll on you," Akari looked furious.
"Akari, it's not that. I was just joking," Nagisa held his hands in surrender.
"Oh, you were joking huh," Akari gave Nagisa an incredulous glare.
"Please, Akari I'm sorry, alright. I'll make it up to you."
"Promise," Akari gave Nagisa the puppy dog look.
"Promise," Nagisa smiled.
"All is forgiven," Akari smiled back
Meanwhile Okano and Maehara were having their own little conversation.
"For the record, you've screwed up more times than I can count," Okano gave Maehara a deadpan look.
"Hey, I don't always screw up," Maehara lamely defended himself.
"Right, at least you haven't accidentally killed me."
"Okano, I'm being serious here," Maehara sighed.
"I know you try your best. Look, I really do love you. If I didn't I would have killed you the first time we broke up."
"Hey, you have to admit making up after a fight is your favorite part."
"I certainly get my exercise when we do," Okano smirked.
"Think this counts as us making up," Maehara grinned.
"I'll let you know when this is over," Okano walked by Maehara giving him a kiss before mixing in with the crowd.
Terasaka was currently paying Hazama the money he owed her.
"I still can't believe Nagisa and Kayano did that," Terasaka exhaled as he gave Hazama her money.
"I don't think anyone did," Hazama commented counting the money, making sure that Terasaka wasn't short.
"You wanna make another bet," Terasaka smirked.
"Working as a politician's lackey must have given you deep pockets," Hazama jabbed, "So how much money do you want to give me this time?"
"Fuck off," Terasaka growled, "I don't always lose. The bet is on whether the baby will be a boy or girl. Winner gets twenty-one hundred yen.
"Deal."
"So, boy or girl," Terasaka asked
"Boy."
"Damn, alright guess I have to go with girl."
Conversations continued throughout the old building. Finally it was time to wrap the night up.
"Could we have your attention please," Isogai requested. All eyes turned to him.
"As much as we would like to stay and catch up with each other, it's time for us to end our meeting," Kataoka continued.
The crowd while disappointed knew that all good things must come to an end. The remainder of the evening was spent cleaning up and making sure the mother to be didn't overexert herself.
Finally the only people left were Akari, Nagisa, Kataoka and Isogai. They stood outside their old building, ready to make the trek back to civilization.
"Thank you so much for putting this together," Nagisa and Akari both bowed
"It was nothing really," Isogai smiled
"Thank you again, both of you," Nagisa smiled.
"If you ever need help during the pregnancy, don't hesitate to ask us," Kataoka offered.
"Thanks, we will," Akari smiled.
"Is there anything else you need to do before we leave," Isogai asked.
"There's one last thing we'd like to do," Nagisa told Isogai, "Just give us a moment."
The two disappeared into the side of the building. They faced the building together, hand in hand. Nagisa cleared his throat, "Koro Sensei, Yukimura Sensei, if you're listening then there's something Ka-Akari and I need to tell you."
"The thing is, Nee-San, Koro Sensei. Nagisa and I are expecting."
"You probably already know, but it wasn't intentional," Nagisa chuckled.
"We know that the road ahead will be rough," Akari smiled, the familiarity of Nagisa's hand bringing her comfort, "But, we know that we've got our friends, family and each other to fall back on."
"So, with that said," Nagisa calmed his ever growing nerves, "If you're listening…"
"Please give us your blessing," Both Akari and Nagisa bowed. They felt a calm breeze pass by them, and they could have both sworn that they heard their Sensei's familiar laugh. They took it as confirmation that both Aguri and Koro Sensei were both listening.
They met back up with Isogai and Kataoka. The four adults walked down the mountain. Akari ended up piggybacking on Nagisa midway down. Finally reaching the base of the mountain, the two pairs went their separate ways.
"So, you said you'd make things up to me," Akari nuzzled her face into Nagisa's neck.
"I did," Nagisa gulped.
"So, then you'd better make good on your word Nagisa. Hmm, you know I could really go for some pudding right now."
"What kind would you like?"
"Hmm, butterscotch."
"We'll stop at the convenience store by the apartment."
"You're the best," Akari kissed his cheek, causing Nagisa to slightly blush. They had gotten more used to showing affection for each other, even so they still had moments that caused them to blush.
That night Akari and Nagisa spent the night cuddled against each other. Akari resting her head on Nagisa's chest, and Nagisa embracing her. Each had a small smile on their face.
Akari opened her eyes. She felt well rested. She didn't feel nauseous or anything either. She found her bed oddly vacant of one Nagisa Shiota. She stretched before getting out of bed. She washed her face and brushed her teeth before, looking down at her stomach. Her stomach still looked normal. Still there was a little guy or gal forming inside of her.
Nagisa was preparing, breakfast. His hair was sticking up in certain areas. He flipped the eggs on to the plate. Two plates filled with scrambled eggs, two strips of bacon, and a piece of toast. He set them down. He turned around to pour two glasses of orange juice.
"That looks yummy," Akari commented from the entrance of the dining room.
"Thank you," Nagisa replied.
Akari joined Nagisa for breakfast. The two ate in relative silence. They would make small talk every now and then. The peaceful morning was something they cherished.
"So, what do you feel like doing today," Nagisa lazily asked.
"Is sleeping for the entire day an option," Kayano replied.
"Possibly, but we have to eat too," Nagisa yawned.
"Yeah, that could be a problem if I can't wake you up when the baby and I need to eat."
"You act as if I'm the heavy sleeper," Nagisa smirked.
"Oh, whatever," You could sleep through an earthquake if you wanted to.
"Who's the one who wakes up first," Nagisa retorted.
"Just because you're an early riser, it doesn't mean you're not a heavy sleeper Nagisa."
'Give one example that proves I'm a heavy sleeper."
"You really want me to list of all of the times I've had late night cravings."
"I get your point," Nagisa blushed,
"I believe I win," Akari smirked, "So what's my prize?"
"Dinner and a day out with me," Nagisa smiled.
"Hmm, can it be a day in, instead," Akari grinned.
The two spent their day, huddled on the couch watching old movies. Akari was cocooned in a blanket leaning on Nagisa. While Nagisa had his own blankets draped over him, almost like a cape. A bowl of popcorn between them.
"I'm hungry," Akari spoke up.
"Well, what do you want to eat,"
"Hmm," Akari deeply pondered the question. Fried Chicken sounded amazing. Her mouth watered at the thought of biting into a piece of fried chicken. The crunch of the skin; the juiciness of the actual meat.
"Akari," Nagisa snapped Akari from her trance.
"Fried chicken," She almost yelled, before realizing that she was next to Nagisa, "I'm sorry about that. I'd like some fried chicken, if that isn't too difficult."
"Alright, I'll go to King's and pick us up a family meal."
"Wait, let me go with you."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I want to go."
"Alright."
The two put on clothes suited for actually being in public. Akari also put on a pair of green colored contacts. Ever since her hiatus, Akari had been careful to avoid paparazzi, prying fans, and well anyone who knew who Haruna Mase was. She was always subtle with changing her appearance. Maybe a wig, or a pair of contacts. Even dressing a certain way always helped to throw people off.
They walked towards King's. People were good at minding their own business so Akari hardly had to worry about people approaching her and asking her if she was Haruna Mase. Of course there were always a few brazen individuals who would ask or pry. Of course they notice a detail that's off, causing them to sigh and walk away.
The two had entered the restaurant being greeted by the employees there. They gave their greetings before getting in line to order.
"Can we have the family pack, to go please," Nagisa asked.
"Sure thing, that'll be two thousand yen," The cashier rung up their order.
"Here you go."
"Thank you. This is your number. Your meal will be ready when it's called."
"Thank you."
The two sat in an open booth as they waited for their meal. During that time, a man approached the couple. He had beady little eyes and thin black hair that stuck out everywhere. He smelt putrid.
"Are you Haruna Mase," The man asked. His voice scratchy.
"No, my name is Akari Shiota, but I do get confused for her a lot."
"Ah," The man replied taking note of Akari's green eyes. "Yeah, you have green eyes. Haruna-chan has hazel eyes. My apologies," he bowed before leaving.
The couple smirked at each other, both thinking the same thing, sometimes it was hard to not break out into laughter.
"Number two hundred and thirty six," The cashier called. Nagisa and Akari got up.
"Thank you," Nagia took the meal and headed out the door with Akari following close behind.
When they got home, Nagisa put the food down and prepared the table for their meal. Akari waited for her food. Finally everything was set and they feasted on the pinnacle of cooking that was fried chicken. Nagisa had a drumstick, some mashed potatoes and a biscuit. Akari had a wing, two drumsticks, a piece of breast, mashed potatoes and most of the rest of the biscuits. It was nothing short of a miracle that she didn't eat the entire meal herself and that there was still a fair amount of food left when they were finished.
Nagisa cleaned the dishes while, Akari swept and mopped. They ended up getting ready for bed once they were done cleaning the apartment. The next day would come and they would face it together.
It had been eight weeks since Akari and Nagisa found out they were going to be parents. Akari could still remember hearing the news from the doctor. The shock of realizing that she was now carrying a life insider her. She also remembers how understanding Nagisa was. How caring he was. Over the last three months her and Nagisa grew closer than they ever had before.
Akari smiled as she looked down at the small baby bump. She couldn't count how many times she had rubbed her bump. For her and Nagisa it was almost as if the bump cemented the pregnancy.
Akari was getting ready to go out with Kanzaki. They had recently reconnected following the news and shock of Akari's pregnancy. Kanzaki had offered to take her to lunch. Akari had recently visited the doctor and her pregnancy had been going really well. So she and Kanzaki had agreed to talk about it over lunch. Nagisa was at work currently.
Smiling to herself, Akari left for the cafe that they had agreed to meet up at. Things seemed to be going well for Akari.
So that was chapter three of It's complicated. If you enjoyed the relatively peaceful chapters, then I must apologize, because shit's about to get real. Also in other news I've got a fanfic in the works that isn't ass class related. Thank you so much for reading everybody and I'll see you all later.
