When the party was over, I took Saya and put her in the back seat to put her to sleep, and Andrea drove the other vehicle. We got to our house thanks to her leading me with directions in her hand. Oi. We made it there late at night and we parked inside the garage. Our things were still in suitcases, so they were just piled into the backs of the SUVS. She popped her trunk and got out, and I popped mine, wincing as I listened for any whimper. I sighed happily when none reached my ears.
Andrea shut her door and walked over to my side of the vehicle and opened the door. She kissed me deeply before just hugging me. I looked at her curiously, hugging her back. She smiled up at me.
"What's up?" I asked. She shook her head. I got out and hugged her standing upright. She cuddled against me and closed her eyes. I kissed her head and she smiled before yawning. "I'll open up the house real quick."
I rushed off and unlocked everything as she grabbed Saya in the back and walked in. She gasped as she walked in to everything all furnished. I gestured towards me as I stood outside Saya's room and she walked in. She clamped a hand over her mouth, putting the carrier on the table nearby.
"Oh my goodness." She whispered. She unstrapped Saya, picking her up and walking over to the crib and setting her down. She stirred and with a small rub on her belly from her mother, she was fine.
"Kyo…" She whispered. She was clearly in amazement as she walked over to me, placing a hand on my chest, and resting her head against me as she looked around. "It's beautiful."
"I know." I whispered. We left and looked at the kitchen. She went through cupboards, changing a few things to make it look neater. I went to the fridge. Everything was neatly set and stored. She came over and looked inside.
"My mother must've seen my home sketches." She said. I smiled She walked away and into the living room, her hands wiping against the top of the television as she went over and took a seat on the couch. I went over and sat down next to her. "It's comfortable."
"Do you want to watch TV?" I asked. She shook her head, yawning and standing up before bending backwards and popping her back.
"I'm going to take a shower then go to bed." She said. I nodded and decided to let her have her alone time in the shower while I watched some television.
I turned off the TV and went into the bedroom to change into pajama pants when I heard the water turn off, and shortly after, she walked out in a towel, looking at the room as she walked over and inside. She gasped and looked around, before shutting the door and walking over to the closet. I yawned and laid down on the bed, and watched her as she dressed into a light silk nightdress before walking around and laying down next to me.
"Kyo."
"Yeah?"
"Do you like it?" She asked. I looked at her and smiled.
"Of course I do."
"What about your family? They came all of this way to America from Japan with a new Sohma house and I still haven't asked them if they're enjoying themselves. The only ones I have seen are Kenzi, Kazuo and Hiroshi because they came over and visited the day we came over here." She asked.
"I'm sure they like it. If you want you can probably go and visit them tomorrow. I'm sure Hatori would like to do a checkup anyways. I have to go and enjoy my new job so I might as well start tomorrow while you're busy visiting with everyone." I said, shrugging a little. She looked at me with lit up eyes before giving me a happy smile. I rubbed up and down her shoulders and smiled at her.
"It's fine, it's fine. Do you know of any places nearby that I'd be able to do gigs with the guys at?" I asked. She paused a moment and said she'd make a list of areas in the morning, and perhaps see if her cousin would create a little advertisement flier for us. I smiled at her sincerely, getting up to shut the blinds and shut off the light.
"Are you going to get a job somewhere? Or are you going to stay at home with the baby?" I asked. She thought about it a moment, turning on the baby monitor.
"I was thinking of staying at home and taking care of the baby until she's up and walking and talking, you know? Then I'd figure to leave her with my parents and go job hunting myself. I might go as a waitress but I was thinking of going in with different newspapers or something and taking up digital artwork and design since I went to school for that too. I know I probably shouldn't have gone out to another country just for an education, but…" She said. She hugged me tightly, standing their with her arms draped, before standing up on her toes and brushing her lips to mine.
"…but if I didn't go out to Japan in the first place, I probably wouldn't have met you… or anyone else in your family. I probably would still be single, or hanging out and dating some crazy psychopathic white guy who lives with his parents." She said. I chuckled at her.
With ourselves changed and soon after tucked gently into bed, meeting at the center, we drifted off.
-Kyo-
3:00am Reason for being awake – Saya
Andrea began fussing around and turned to get up.
"What's up?" I asked.
"Saya's awake. She's crying." She said.
I sighed and pulled her back down onto the bed.
"I'll take care of her." I said. She looked at me and smiled sympathetically towards herself before nodding and laying back down. Since Saya had been brought home, she'd begun developing small bags under her eyes. She needed her sleep.
I got up and walked out, making a rushed beeline to Saya's room so the crying wouldn't keep Andrea awake. I gave Saya a goofy grin as she fussed around on her back inside her crib and she looked up at me before continuing her sobs.
I reached down and picked her up, bringing her up to my shoulder before bouncing her around. When that failed, I checked her diaper. Nothing. I sighed. Hungry. I walked out into the kitchen and set up a bottle. I bounced her around until it was ready, and then I sat down on a counter with her resting in one of my arms as I fed her with the other. She took it gratefully and was soon after put to sleep. I put the bottle in the fridge and brought her quietly back to her room before putting her down.
-Andrea-
"Hello? Oh, it's you. You know, now that you're a part of the family you don't have to knock or anything anymore. Since you're married Kyo you can just walk in." Hiro said. I nervously nodded and walked in, the baby carrier in hand. "So, you brought the kid?"
"Yes I did. I'm here to let everyone visit and stuff. Everyone else is visiting today… or so… I've… heard." I said. Hiro pointed towards Hatori's house.
"They're all with Hatori. Knock yourself out." He said. He walked off. I nodded and looked down at Saya sleeping before walking off towards Hatori's. I knocked on the door, and was about to knock again when it was opened by Yuki. He grinned.
"Miss Ko-… Andrea! Oh, come in, come in. May I take her?" Yuki asked. I held up the carrier.
"Be my guest. She slept on the way here so if she gets cranky it's because it was a five minute nap." I said. Yuki took it and happily put the carrier down on the side table nearby. He took Saya out of the carrier and leaned her against his chest. We walked inside to a room, to be met by a large group of Sohma's.
"Andrea, welcome." Hatori said, walking up to me and holding out a mug of hot chocolate. "Cocoa?"
"Ah, you remembered my distaste for caffeine as well. I feel so loved by you guys." I teased. He blushed as I smiled at him.
"Where is Kyo?" Shigure asked, peeking in. "Is the new father getting out of his duties already?"
I smiled. "No, he got himself a pretty good job recently, so he's off there today. I'm here, all on my own."
He looked at me happily, though slightly surprised. He held out a hand as I took off my shoes and set them aside, then I took his hand and he led me into the main sitting area where everyone was crowded around on the couches and chairs as Yuki brought Saya around to show off like a proud uncle. I admired his cuteness.
I took a seat next to Yuki on a couch and everyone was gathering around and gawking at her. I couldn't help but smile as I imagined Kyo here, yelling for Yuki holding her, and then at everyone else for gawking. He was so sweet and protective of her.
Saya curiously looked around at everyone who came really close, but especially looked at Yuki. Yuki stared down at her curiously in return. She held out her little hand at him, and he looked at me confused. Smiling, I took his free hand and molded it so only one finger was out. Directing that finger, I gently nudged her hand with his joint, and she grabbed a hold.
Yuki blushed as he turned to me once again and I just returned the smile, holding my hot chocolate in hand. I looked at everyone, who gave congratulations and hugs galore, before turning to where the kitchen was, to see Hatori leaning in the doorway. I looked at everyone and winked before getting up and walking over to him.
"So…" I said, leaning against the wall. "Is this the way to Emo town?" I asked. He looked at me awkwardly before smiling and shaking his head.
"I'm just staying away from all of that. It's too hellish for me." He said. I looked up at him intrigued as he stared at his coffee. It didn't take long before I just smiled, and grabbed his arm.
Not wanting to spill his coffee with a jolt, he followed along reluctantly with me to the couch. I put our drinks down before stealing her from Yuki and holding her out to him. He blushed, but took her anyways.
"See? Now was that so hard?" I asked him, adjusting her hair out of the way a little.
"No." He said. "I'm just a little awkward around babies, especially girls."
"Don't worry about it, she's just fine. It's not like she's going to change into some strange animal or anything." I said, and joined in with everyone else's chorus of laughing.
After a while, Saya had been passed over to Shigure as I sat in between Yuki and Hatori. I looked over as he cooed at her, wiggling his finger and poking her nose. I yawned a little.
"Are you getting tired? I could drive you both home." Yuki offered. I smiled and politely declined.
"Kyo's being dropped off here later by a co-worker. He'll drive us home." I said. Yuki nodded. Bored, we decided to hook up the karaoke machine and all dubbed me to go first.
"Okay, okay." I said. I sat there crisscrossed on the sofa and looked at the TV.
"See! That's your mom. She's going to sing." Yuki whispered. Saya giggled, and I couldn't help but smile myself.
I looked back at the TV. It was a simple song.
"Living in my own world,
didn't understand…
that anything can happen,
when you take a chance." I sang. I waited.
"I never believed in…" I turned to see Kyo singing as he walked in the door. "What I couldn't see,
I never opened my heart…"
"Oh woah…"
"to all the possibilities.."
His shoes were off and his coat was hung. He wore a sweater over his clothes and walked over as I stood up.
"I know, that something has changed,
Never felt this way," We hugged. "And right here tonight…"
"This could be the start
Of something new,
It feels so right
To be here with you, woah oh!
And now, looking in your eyes,
I feel in my heart,
The start of something new…"
We let go of each other and he pecked my cheek.
"Now who'd of ever thought that…" He grinned.
"We'd both be here tonight." We chimed. He grabbed my hands and we started dancing like idiots.
"And the world looks so much brighter!" I rang
"Brighter…" He echoed.
"With you by my side!" We chimed. "I know, that something has changed
Never felt this way
I know if for real…"
"This could be the start,
Of something new.
It feels so right,
To be here with you, woah oh,
And now, looking in your eyes,
I feel in my heart,
The start of something new."
"I never knew that it could happen 'till it happened to me… ooh yeah.."
"I didn't know it before, but now it's easy to see…ooh!"
"It's the start, of something new.
It feels so right,
To be here with you, woah
And now, looking in your eyes,
I feel in my heart…
That it's the start,
Of something new.
It feels so right,
To be here with you, woah oh,
And now, looking in your eyes,
I feel in my heart…"
"The start of something new…" I sang
"The start of something new…" He echoed.
"The start of something… new…" We chimed. We gained an applause and I smiled, but only looked up into Kyo's eyes. He smiled down at me in return and he leaned in, kissing me. I brought my arms up around his neck as he held me closer, and soon he was pressed further as a pillow hit him in the back of the head.
"Enough!" Hatsuharu exclaimed.
"Now, now, Haru! Would you really want to break up something sweet like that?" Shigure asked.
"WE'RE RIGHT HERE YOU KNOW!" Kyo exclaimed. I winced, and cuddled my head against him. He loosened up his grip and looked down at me, worried.
"Hey, are you all right?" He asked. He grumbled, my eyes shut tightly.
"I have a headache… and your shouting didn't help." I mumbled. His tense worry looked down at me, before disappearing. He pulled me against him, now limber and caring as he held his hand over mine on my head. He leaned in and kissed my head.
I smiled happily. I loved these moments, even if everyone was watching. He grabbed me and picked me up bridal style, catching me off guard before kicking Yuki off of the couch. Yuki got up, knowing what Kyo's plan was and took a careful seat nearby in the empty chair. Kyo laid me down on the couch, then sat down and let my head rest on his lap.
"Here." Hatori said. I looked up, and took and swallowed the pill he gave me. I thanked him and turned my attention back to Kyo, who was looking down at me intensely, looking a little upset. As soon as my focus had settled, he quickly changed his gaze into a soft smile, and he brushed his fingers through my hair, moving my bangs out of my eyes. I smiled back up at him.
Saya cooed from her spot in Yuki's arms, her arms flailing around in the air. Yuki walked over and let her see me. I smiled at her as she gazed at me curiously.
"Hey, sweetie." I cooed, reaching out and gently grazing my hands from her head down to her chin, then poking her gently in the nose. She smiled.
I smiled and my eyes slowly began to close as Kyo stroked my hair.
