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Chapter 2: Uncovered Truth

Two weeks had passed since then as Gray stayed at home. He hadn't heard a word from Natsu in his mission, but he knows that it was not something to worry about... Not yet anyways.
Gray was still curious as to how this had happened. He could've researched it in the library, but he had been too tired and sick to do so. He'd get visits from Mira and gramps to make sure that he was fine in which he was, but sometimes he thinks that he's not. With all the puking every morning, barely able to induce food, yet crave to eat a lot and always feel tired and stress whenever he tries to move. Experiencing all this for the first time and at once is making it hard for Gray to get used to and cope with the fact that he's pregnant since he's not supposed to, especially without having Natsu by his side to help him out.
It has been hard for Gray, but because of his pride, he doesn't want to be seen weak by anyone, including himself. He endured the morning routine as he waits for Natsu's return. Luckily, he wasn't at the stage where he was starting to bloat or else Natsu may... He doesn't even know what Natsu will do anymore once he finds out or gets suspicious anyway. He was getting a migraine just thinking about it as he took in some painkillers to rest again.

Later than night, Natsu came home. Very tiredly, he took a quick shower and lay beside Gray. He gave Gray a quick kiss on the forehead as he wrapped his arms around him to bring him closer. He whispered "Goodnight." to his love as darkness surrounded him quickly.

The morning where Gray was supposed to get up and puke his guts out as usual, this time he couldn't. He felt something warm and was also strong for he couldn't move from his position. He opens his eyes and was shocked to find Natsu beside him. Although it was such a surprise, he couldn't help, but let out a small smile at Natsu's sleeping face. He wanted to move in closer and be consumed by the warmth, but he knew better. As stealthy and silently as he could, he got up from the bed away from Natsu's arms to go to the bathroom. Coincidentally, the moment the bathroom door closed, Natsu had woken up. He woke up to find that Gray wasn't beside him, in which he frowned. He then heard noises coming from the washroom where he deduced that Gray must've went there. Groggily, he sat up scratching his head and sighed. He decided to cook their breakfast as he went downstairs.

After some time, Gray got out to find that Natsu wasn't on the bed anymore. He figured that he must've been making their breakfast and by this time, he decided to tell Natsu about his... situation. It had been two weeks and that was enough to get used to the idea. He took a deep breath and gathered a lot of courage as he headed downstairs. He had to admit, he was pretty nervous, but it was better to get it over with before it was too late.

Slowly, he went downstairs as Natsu greeted him the moment he was seen.
"Good morning!"

He responded with a "Morning" too, though rather nervously as he went to the table to sit down.

Natsu got the food ready as he sat down across from Gray and questioned in a worried tone.
"Is something the matter? Are you still not feeling well?"

"Well... I went to the doctor's, I think about 2 weeks ago to get a check up." he answered truthfully.

"Yeah, and?" Natsu was eager for more information.

"The doctor said that they're minor pains and it will eventually be replaced with something more..."

"Phew, I thought it might be something serious. I'm happy to know that it's nothing too bad!" Natsu starts to become happy with relief as he ate.

Gray just ate in silence with just a slight guilt. He did tell Natsu the truth, but just not the whole truth. After they finished their meal, Gray sighed and decided that prolonging the news may lead to new problems, so he'd best get it over with. He made Natsu sit down on the couch beside him as he mustered all his courage to break down the news to Natsu better. He took a deep breath for there was no turning back.
"Natsu, there's something important I have to ask you."

Natsu nodded, fully focused.

"... What do you think about kids?"

Natsu was taken aback by the question, but he replied softly.
"Oh Gray. Do you want to adopt one that badly? Because if that's what you want then-" he was cut off by Gray quickly before he would jump into any conclusions.

"No, it's not that! I mean..." Gray mentally sighed at his husband's thinking.

Natsu did not fully understand what the other needed to say, though he tried to encourage him.
"Well, I think that having kids around would be nice."

Gray looked at him just slightly relieved.
"Y-you really think so?"

Natsu cheered happily.
"Of course!" this made Gray smile slightly.

After some time of slight hesitance, Gray began.
"Well Natsu, the thing is... is that... I-I'm p-preg-" he was suddenly cut off by a huge slam of the front door opening and a greeting from both Mira and gramps.

Gray knew that they were going to visit like usual, but he didn't think that they would be that early today. As for Natsu, it was such a surprise, but he didn't really mind it.
"Hey Gray! Sorry to barge in early today, we just couldn't wait!" Mira exclaimed cheery as always, then added.
"Oh! Natsu, you came back. I bet you're really excited aren't you."

Natsu questioned,
"Excited? About what?"

Makarov's eyes widened and caught on that Gray has yet to tell Natsu. However, it was too late for Mira blurted it out, still happily.
"That you guys are having a child silly!"

Natsu's eyes widened and so did Gray's for different reasons. Natsu stuttered.
"A-a c-child?" at this moment, Gray was sure that he caught a massive headache.

Now Mira wonders.
"Yeah, didn't Gray tell you yet?" She looked at Gray who shook his head; this made her gasp and apologized.
"Oops, my bad."

Natsu was now looking at Gray.
"Gray, what does she mean? What's this about a child? What's going on?"

Gray took a deep breath, looking at Natsu with a quick thought of 'There's no turning back now, this is it!'
"Natsu... I'm pregnant." with total shocking news Natsu gaped dumbfounded and fainted.

'Unbelievable! The nerve of this guy, fainting after hearing the news!' Gray thought quickly before yelling.
"O-oy! If someone should be fainting it should have been me! Wake up you shitty bastard!" in anger at such a response from his husband.

Makarov and Mira began to prevent Gray from now trying to murder Natsu.

'Looks like it had sort of went well into telling Natsu about it...' both Makarov and Mira last thought before sweat dropping at the whole scene and sighed for the might-be troublesome events that's about to come their way.

I'm finally able to upload Ch 2!

In all honesty, I was having a really hard time to be inspired and kept on reading other fanfics with the guy being pregnant and made notes on what may happen to them. I also researched some facts about what happens to the people that are pregnant physically and emotionally. It was such a hard task, especially with having no help from my so called friends (editors) and again no inspiration which is killing my mood to write...

I'll try harder to update faster and wish that I'll get inspired more often~ Ideas and comments are welcome! ~ =^w^=

{Added note: This has been sort of fixed. Grammar-wise.}