5.

~Another month~

With the due date getting closer and closer, I started getting really nervous. Kid and I took a few parenting classes, but I still don't feel prepared at all…

I've also started getting weird cravings in the middle of the night. One time I even ate ice cream and pickles… which actually sounds strangely appetizing right now…

I shook my head, I really shouldn't eat things like that, it's so unhealthy.

I leaned back into the couch and relaxed. My body feels so tired… the doctor said that I should start trying to stay in bed most of the day and not move around too much. I'm starting to get pretty weak. The doctor said the babies and I will be fine as long as I get plenty of rest.

I think that that kind of scared Kid though; he wouldn't even let me get up to get the remote off the coffee table. I sighed and stroked my belly. I can't wait to see my little babies…

Kid walked in from the kitchen, holding a plate and drink, "Here, Crona, I made you some lunch."

"Oh, thank you. You really didn't have to—"

"Yes I did, you need to eat and rest." He said sternly, handing me the plate and drink.

"Well thank you." I said as I picked up the sandwich and took a big bite out of it.

I think Kid's been really stressed lately, I don't blame him either. He does all the cleaning and cooking and now he also has to take care of me.

I laid my plate aside and tried to stand.

"Crona don't get up, whatever you need, I'll get it for you." Kid said, standing.

I finally stood and walked over to Kid. "I'm just going to the bathroom. Relax, Kid, I don't want you stressing yourself out over me. I'm fine."

Kid didn't look happy but nodded anyway.

After using the bathroom, I headed back for the couch. When I was about to sit down, I felt a sharp pain in my stomach and gasped. Kid jumped up and rushed to my side.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?!" He asked, panicking.

I tried to wave him off as I sat. "It was nothing… just a little cramp."

"Are you sure? Do you want me to call the doctor?"

"Kid. Relax. The doctor said it was normal to have cramps every once in a while."

"Are you absolutely sure?"

I nodded. "Kid, please relax, ok? I'm fine! You don't have to do everything for me."

"But the doctor said—"

"He said to rest for most of the day. Not the whole day. I'm not on bed rest."

"I know but I just want you and the babies to be as healthy as you can."

"I appreciate that, but don't sacrifice your health for ours. You shouldn't push yourself so hard." I said strictly.

"I don't care how hard I push myself, as long as it's for you."

"Kid, don't say that! I don't want you to get sick!"

"I won't!"

"You will with the way you're acting! You need to take care of yourself better!" At this point we were starting to raise our voices.

"Crona, listen to me. I don't care! I'll do anything to protect you and the babies."

"What about your health? If you don't protect that, too, then you won't be around to protect us!"

"Don't say that!" He yelled.

I jumped slightly at his tone. Maybe I took it too far…

"Look." I said, standing up, "I'm sorry, I'll just… I think I'll go visit Maka…"

I turned for the door and began walking towards it, "No Crona, wait…" Kid said softly, reaching for my hand.

I pulled away, "I-I'm sorry Kid… but… I really just… need to visit Maka…" I walked out and closed the door. Kid didn't follow me.

I got in our car and got out my cellphone, trying not to burst into tears. I didn't think I could drive there because I started feeling dizzy.

"Hello?"

"Hi, Maka… can you please come pick me up at my house?"

"Sure! What's wrong?"

"K-Kid and I… h-had a fight." I said shakily.

"Ok, I'm coming."

I hung up and in a matter of minutes Maka arrived. I got into her car and we started towards her house.

"What happened Crona? You guys never fight."

I tried not to, but started sobbing anyway. "W-we were j-just talking and I t-told him that he shouldn't worry so m-much and then we started f-fighting."

"Awe, Crona. It's ok, don't cry." Maka said, trying to navigate through traffic. "I'm sure everything will be ok."

"B-but I said something… r-really awful to him…"

"What'd you say?"

I covered my eyes and sobbed harder, unable to speak anymore. Why did I say that?

We pulled up to Maka's house and went up to her room. On the way up, she saw Soul and told him that we were going to be talking in her room. He nodded and continued watching TV.

~Soul's POV~

I leaned back in my chair as Crona and Maka went upstairs. I wonder if Crona's ok? She was crying pretty hard…

"Ring, ring!" I picked up my phone and answered it.

"Hello?"

"Hi, Soul. Is Crona there?" Ah, it's Kid…

"Yes."

"Can I talk to her?"

"I don't know… she seems pretty upset. What'd you do?"

Kid sighed, "I was being stupid."

"Soul! Come up here! Quick!" Maka yelled suddenly from the stairs.

"What's wrong?" I called back.

"I think Crona fainted!"

"What did Maka say?" Kid asked.

"Gimme a second!" I said to Maka. "Uh… Kid, we'll come pick you up."

"What? Why? What happened?"

"I think Crona just fainted…"

"What?! Is she ok?! I'm coming over there!"

"No, Kid, just stay there, we'll come pick you up and we'll go to the hospital together, ok?"

"Fine! But hurry! And be careful with her, please!"

"Of course."

I hung up and started upstairs. Once I got in our room, I saw Crona laying on the bed. I picked her up and started downstairs.

"God, she's heavy."

"What do you expect, Soul? She's pregnant!" after a moment Maka started talking again, "Be careful, Soul… don't drop her!"

"Stop it, Maka! You're making me nervous!"

After what felt like eternity, we got Crona downstairs and into the car.

Maka sat with her so she wouldn't fall over.

When we got to Kid's house, he was freaking out and saying that she should have woken up by now. He switched seats with Maka, who is now sitting in the front with me, and held Crona in his arms.

I looked back a few times and felt a little jealous at them… how can they be so open about their love? I get really embarrassed when Maka does things like that to me…

I sighed. I shouldn't be jealous. I should be happy for them…

~Kid's POV~

I held Crona close to me. I knew it! I knew I shouldn't have let her go! I shouldn't have fought with her! I should have taken better care of her! It's all my fault… how could I do this…?

I felt my anger build up further and further. I'm just garbage. Useless garbage!

"K-Kid?" I heard Crona whisper softly. I looked down to see her with her eyes barely open. "W-where… are we…?" she asked drowsily.

I felt my anger subside suddenly while looking down at her. I stroked her cheek gently. "We're in the car. We're going to the hospital because you fainted. Remember what the doctor said? He said it's normal for you to faint but you're supposed to wake up in a few minutes. You didn't though… so we're going to make sure you and the babies are alright."

"Oh… I'm sorry…" She said, snuggling closer into my side.

"Hush." I said, kissing her forehead gently.

A/N Hello! Sorry I didn't update this weekend! I feel so bad D: I've been so busy lately! But I hope you enjoy! (There's a link in my profile that shows the layout of their house if anyone's curious) (well there should be a link, plz let me know if there isn't.)

–Yuki