U: I-
Natsuki: Shut up.
U: But I-
Natsuki: Just be quiet. You're ruining my moment of quietness.
Shizuru: Ara, Natsuki, be nice. You know that U-chan is still recovering from her bout of the flu.
Natsuki: I can't help it. She coughs like a damn animal. I could barely get any sleep for the past week.
U: Hey! Its not my fault that I have a weak constitution! *pouts very childlike*
Shizuru: Ara. U-chan. I know a great way for you to get better.
U: *cough cough -hack-* Oh? And what's that? *sniffles*
Shizuru: By staying as far away from my baby and toys as you possibly can. *smiles a VERY scary smile*
U: ...yes ma'am
Lol, Unknown sorry that you had the flu when you read last chapter (but it is amusing isn't it :D)
Funny thing is, right after I posted last chapter I did get sick. It wasn't the flu but I was still miserable. So note to anyone: if you write a chapter about someone getting sick, chances are you'll be next o.O
The reviews hit the 100 mark :D Thank you so much for the reveiws. You readers are amazing.
Anyway enjoy this chapter (I think you will...O.o).
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-Danzai13
Surprises
Its been a few weeks and Shizuru still hasn't got better from that stomach flu. Its really worrying me and the fact that Shizuru's too stubborn to go to the hospital is making things worse. That and she has been a little moody for some reason...
"Mail mama?"
I was torn from my thoughts when I felt a tug at my pants. Shizuka was looking up at me with her big jade eyes wondering if we had any mail or not. I smiled and picked her up to look in our mailbox.
"Any mail baby?" I asked.
"Mail!" She grabbed the letters and smiled at me.
"Good girl, let mama have them."
"Here."
"Thank you." I smiled as I took the letters and put her down.
As we walked back to the house I looked through our mailed and sighed to myself. Bill...bill...junk...bill...b-hello...
"Did we get anything good?"
I looked up and watched Shizuru pick up Shizuka. I smiled and showed her the letters.
"A few bills, junk and a letter from a couple of good friends."
"Which ones?"
"Mai and Yuichi."
"Ara, it's really has been a long time since we've heard of them. I thought they disappeared."
"Well let's see what they wrote us." I said as I sat down and began to open the letter.
As I began to read the letter I felt a smile tug at my face. I felt someone read over my shoulder and looked up at her.
"Looks like we have some visitors coming over."
"Hey Shizuka, your aunt and uncle are coming to visit." I took Shizuka from Shizuru's arms.
"Aunt?" Shizuka looked confused.
"Yup."
"I better get things ready." Shizuru sighed and held her hand to her stomach.
"Shizuru we really should get that flu checked out."
"I'm fine, just give it a few days to let it pass."
"Fine, three days. After that I'm taking you to the doc's office whether you like it or not."
"Ara, I'd love to see what you would do to me if I refused." Shizuru smiled.
"Oi, not in front of Shizuka." I covered Shizuka's ears.
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"Babe they're here." I said as I began to walk to the sound of the knocking at our door.
"Okay, Shizuka's almost dressed. Stall until then."
I chuckled as I opened the door to my friends who were waiting outside with a few things in their hands.
"Natsuki! It's been too long." Mai reached out and hugged me.
"How you've been?" I hugged back.
"Great, I hope you remember Yuichi." Mai let go and stood besides Yuichi.
"Eh, I think you gained some weight." I smiled at Yuichi.
"Have not, just my son in my arms." Yuichi smiled as he fixed his arms to have a better hold of the boy in his arms.
"Come on in." I moved aside to let them in.
"You have such a beautiful home." Mai smiled as I led them to the living room.
"It's okay, nothing fancy or anything. Anyway Mai what have I told you about stealing kids?" I said as we sat down.
"I don't steal kids like you." Mai stuck her tongue out at me.
"Yeah,yeah. So who's the handsom little guy?" I smiled at the little boy who was staring at me.
"This is our son, Tate Yoichi." Mai smiled as the boy walked over to her.
"Hi Yoichi." I waved at the boy.
He gave a weak wave and then hid himself in his mother's bosom. Had to hold back a laugh.
"Like father like son." I giggled.
"No he'll grow up to be a fine, handsome man."
"Unlike his father." I added.
"Yup." Mai smiled.
"Hey I'm right here." Yuichi sighed.
"No worries, the only thing your son has from you is your hair." I pointed out the similar color and style of the hair.
"Actually I'm glad he ended up with his mother's beautiful eyes." Yuichi ruffled Yoichi's hair.
"How old is the little guy?" I asked.
"He's three right now. In a few months he'll be four. Right Yoichi?" Mai looked down at her son.
"Yes mama!" Yoichi looked up with wide eyes and a smile at his mother.
"Looks like you got a mama's boy there." I grinned.
"Yay!" Mai hugged little Yoichi.
"Where's Shizuru? She's never too far away from you." Yuichi asked.
"She's getting Shizuka cleaned up." I answered.
"Shizuka?" Mai raised an eyebrow.
"She's our little girl." I smiled.
"Aww, you two had a baby?"
"Yup, cutest little girl I know."
"Looks like someone's already wrapped around someone's finger." Yuichi smiled.
"Lies."
"Sorry to keep you waiting." Shizuru came into the living room with Shizuka in her arms.
"Shizuru, it's been a long time. Is that Shizka?" Mai asked.
"Our little girl." Shizuru smiled as she sat down next to me.
"She's adorable, she almost looks just like you." Mai smiled at Shizuka.
"No she's more like her other mother." Shizuru watched as Shizuka stared at the three new strangers.
"How old is she?"
"She turned 2 a month ago."
"Hi Shizuka." Mai smiled at her.
"Hi." Shizuka waved to her.
"So cute, wish I had a little girl." Mai smiled.
"Eh?" Yuichi looked at her.
"Shizuka what are you doing?" I asked as she began to walk towards Yoichi.
"I think she found a new playmate." Shizuru smiled.
"Mmmm..."
We watched as the toddlers stared at each other for a moment. Yoichi then looked up at Mai.
"She's pretty."
"She is isn't she." Mai smiled.
Yoichi stood up besides Shizuka, he was about 3 centimeters taller than her.
"Wanna play?"
"Play?" Shizuka repeated.
"Yeah, play."
"Play!" Shizuka clapped her hands.
"Be careful son." Yuichi warned.
"Ara, he seems to like our little Shizuka." Shizuru watched as they began to play with some of Shizuka's toys.
"Said she was pretty." The wheels in my head began to turn.
"Well looks like Shizuka is gonna have all the little boys in Japan coming after her." Mai winked.
"Over my dead body." I heard myself mutter.
"My boy's a good boy." Mai stated.
"I know but just the thought of the future...boyfriends...hormones...ugh..." I sighed and looked over at Shizuru.
"We won't have to worry about that for a while." She smiled.
"Yeah I know..but still..."
"Are you two thinking about having more kids?" Mai asked.
"Yes, we're in the working process." Shizuru patted my stomach.
"Hey, stop." I stopped her hand.
"Another little girl or a boy this time?" Yuichi asked.
"Either, we want a healthy baby." I responded.
"How is the ramen shop?" Shizuru changed the subject.
"Its great, we're doing really well." Mai responded.
"How did you two manage to get away and visit us?" I asked.
"Takumi and Akira are looking after the shop for us." Yuichi answered.
"How are the lovely couple?" Shizuru smiled.
"As usual, but now they're thinking about having a kid." Yuichi smiled.
"Wow, that's great. About time." I smiled.
"Yeah, Yoichi needs a cousin to play with." Mai smiled.
"Well it looks like Yoichi and Shizuka get along well." Shizuru pointed out.
"They do...so when should we set the date for the two of them to get married." Mai said with a smile.
"No. Absolutely not." I answered.
"Just kidding." Mai chuckled.
"You never know Natsuki." Shizuru chuckled.
"No offense you two, but-" I started.
"Ara?"
We turned and saw Shizuka hand her sock monkey to Yoichi who smiled at her. To my horror my daughter leaned to Yoichi and kiss him on the cheek. He looked at up her with a confused face.
"Eh?"
"Kiss." Shizuka smiled.
Everyone paused. Suddenly Mai and Shizuru began to laugh their guts out. It took everything I had not to pass out. Once Mai and Shizuru settled down, I slightly glared at Shizuru who was wiping away the tear near her eye.
"She's you daughter Shizuru."
"She's yours as well." Shizuru smiled.
"Why are you laughing?" I glared at Mai.
"I swear when Shizuka smiled like that, I thought I saw your face."
I sighed and buried my face in my hands. I then felt small hands touch my arm and I looked at the owner. I raised an eyebrow at her.
"Don't think I'm not angry at you little lady." I tried my best to show her I wasn't happy.
She just smiled and made her way into my lap. I sighed and smiled at my little girl.
"So Natsuki is wrapped around Shizuka's finger." Yuichi smiled.
"Entirely." Shizuru smiled.
"No I'm not."
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"You sure your okay?" I asked as Shizuru got in the bed with me.
"I'm fine Natsuki. Stop worrying about me." She laid down and wrapped her arms around me.
"I'm just making sure." I placed an arm around her as she laid her head on my shoulder.
Shizuru chuckled as she got comfortable. I smiled as I placed a small kiss on her head. I wrapped my arms around her and held her closer to me.
"You know I'm not really tired. Maybe we could..." I smiled as I looked her in the eyes.
"Natsuki...no." She turned around and showed me her back.
"Eh? No?" I gasped.
"Not tonight."
"B-But why?" She never turns down sex.
"I just don't feel like it tonight."
"...Alright what have you done with my wife?" I asked.
"I am your wife." She chuckled.
"You sure you don't wanna do it?"
"I don't want to."
"You sur-"
"Yes Natsuki, I'm sure. Now just go to sleep." She snapped at me.
I was taken aback by her reaction. It kind of hurt. I sighed and was about to turn in the bed when I placed a small kiss on her cheek.
"Goodnight...I'm sorry."
I turned on my side and tried to go to sleep. I then felt two arms wrap around my waist. Turning my head I saw Shizuru have an apologetic look on her face.
"No, I'm sorry."
"It's okay."
"I just...I don't know whats wrong with me. I'm just really cranky." She laid her head on my back.
"You on your special time?" I asked.
"No."
"Hmm...I'm going to make an appointment for you soon."
"Okay...Natsuki?"
"Mmm?"
"Kiss me?"
I smiled and turned around to face my wife. Without hesitating I placed my lips on her's and sighed. When we parted I was kind of surprised to find her asleep in my arms.
Yeah, definitely taking her to the doc's tomorrow.
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The virus was still effecting Shizuru. She's just as stubborn as me, if not more so when it comes to going to the hospital. Shizuka was at the table eating breakfast I had made for her. I can't cook but I can make something edible without the stove. After hearing the bathroom door close, I looked up and saw Shizuru enter the dining room. Looks like she just finished throwing up in the bathroom.
"Good morning mommy." Shizuka smiled.
"Good morning my Shizuka, my Natsuki," Shizuru smiled.
"Shizuru." I grabbed her hand and guided her to the kitchen.
"Natsuki?" Shizuru raised an eye brow.
"I'm taking you to the hospital today. I already made an appointment, so we're going whether you like it or not."
Shizuru took a deep breath.
"Natsuki I'm fine. I'll just let this ride out on its own."
"Think about Shizuka. I don't want her to get sick."
"And neither do I. Do you know how badly I want to hold our little girl?"
"Then that's why we go to the hospital. So you can get better so you can hold Shizuka again."
"I'm fine, I don't want to-"
"Your going whether you like it or not."
"I will not."
"Shizuru stop being-"
"A what?"
"Just...stop being so damn-"
"Mommy? Mama?"
We both turned and saw Shizuka standing and looking up at us. She looked a bit sad as we had hushed out voices down.
"Shizuka..." Shizuru said.
"Do something bad?" Shizuka asked and pointed to herself.
"No! No, no, no, no. Not at all Speedy." I quickly knelt down on my knees to her.
"You and mommy fighting."
I sighed as I moved some of her hair out of her face. I made a mental note to have her hair cut later. I felt Shizuru knelt down besides me.
"Shizuka, your mama and I love each other very much," Shizuru said, "Sometimes we fight but that's because we care about each other."
"Why?" Shizuka asked.
"Because you love them enough that you want to protect them, even if it means getting mad at them sometimes." Shizuru explained.
"But despite that, we love each other," I grabbed Shizuru's hands, "And we love you too."
Shizuka stayed silent. She then looked up at us and smiled.
"Okay, I love you too."
Shizuru and I both smiled as she came to us. I gave her a hug as she came into my arms.
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"Hospital?" Shizuka asked as she looked around the room.
I watched her as she looked around the room. I almost laughed when she had a scowl come across her face.
"No like."
I smiled as I ruffled Shizuka's hair as she sat on the medical bed near Shizuru.
"Your definitely my kid."
"Eh?" Shizuka looked confused as I sat her down near Shizuru.
I looked at Shizuru and saw how nervous she was. I grabbed her hand and she looked at me. I smiled and nodded my head.
"What are you so nervous about?"
"I don't know...just worried for some reason."
"It's just a check up babe. Nothing more."
"I hope so." She sighed.
"Mommy." Shizuka hugged Shizuru's arm.
Shizuru smiled and kissed Shizuka on the head.
"Someone needs a haircut." I said.
"Maybe we should let it grow out. She would look so cute with ribbons in her hair." Shizuru ran her finger's gently through Shizuka's dark chestnut brown hair.
Before I could get another word in, the door to our room opened and the doctor came in. He smiled when Shizuka tried to hide behind Shizuru's arm.
"Well hello there, who's this?" The doctor asked.
"This is Shizuka." Shizuru smiled.
"Oh wow, you grew up so fast," The doctor smiled, "You know, I carried you in my arms when you were born."
Shizuka stayed silent as she was shy around strangers. The doctor chuckled when she hid her head in Shizuru's arm.
"Shizuka don't be rude." I said.
"No, she's fine. Now I hear you caught the stomach flu that's been going around?" The doctor asked Shizuru.
"I have, but its been lingering longer than I anticipated. I'm really worried it might be something else." Shizuru said.
"It could be, you say your just throwing up?"
"Yes."
"Any fever?"
"No."
"Any mucus discharge?"
"No."
"How about fatigue?"
"Yes, more than usual."
"Hungry at any point?"
"Sometimes but usually its just certain things."
The doctor looked up from his notepad.
"Have you two uh...been active?"
"Active? What do you mean?" I raised an eyebrow.
"Natsuki, it's something we don't do in front of Shizuka." Shizuru smiled as she gave me a hint.
I thought about what he meant by active and Shizuru's clue. When I got the understanding of the word 'active' I heard Shizuru chuckle. I must of blushed.
"Well yeah." I said.
"When was the last time?"
"A little before Natsuki had the stomach flu. Doctor what does this have to due with my illness?" Shizuru asked.
"Well judging by your symptoms, I don't think you have the stomach flu. Actually I don't think you ever caught the stomach flu."
"Wait what? Then what does she have?" I asked.
"If my guess is right, I think you should go gambling." The doctor smiled.
"What? Why?" Shizuru asked.
"Your pregnant Mrs. Kuga." The doctor smiled.
I think both me and Shizuru were shocked out of our minds by that news. I swear I think my jaw hit the floor.
"B-But you said I was infertile. That I'd never be able to carry children." Shizuru said.
"Looks like your a very lucky woman Mrs. Kuga."
"I-Is there anyway we can definitely know that she's pregnant?" I asked.
"Well I can give you some pregnancy test sticks or we can do some procedures here-."
"Whatever will do so we know she's definitely pregnant."
The doctor nodded his head and left the room with a smile.
"Natsuki...I'm pregnant." Shizuru had her hands to her mouth.
"Shizuru!" I wrapped my arms around her.
"Mommy?" Shizuka looked at Shizuru who had couple of tears fall down her face.
"Shizuka, your going to be an onee-chan. I'm having a baby." Shizuru grabbed Shizuka and held her close.
"Baby?" Shizuka asked with wide open eyes.
"Yes my Shizuka."
Shizuka smiled as she held on to Shizuru.
Damn...this is amazing.
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"Natsuki...I'm pregnant."
"Yeah..."
"I can't believe it."
I smiled as I feel Natsuki sit down besides me on the couch. She put her head on my shoulder and put a hand on my abdomen with that smile on her face. I put my hand on hers and place a small kiss on her head.
"Okini Natsuki."
"Eh? For what?" She looked up at me with a confused look.
"For giving me this child to carry." I smile at her.
She just smiled and places a kiss on my cheek. I turn my head a little and meet her lips with mine. Our kiss was soft, slow and sweet, but it was beautiful. Once we parted worry covered her face.
"Shizuru what's wrong?"
I felt water falling from my eyes. I just smiled and wiped the tears away.
"Hormones."
"Ugh..."
"Natsuki, please don't think too terrible of me for the next 9 months." I sighed.
"Um...what?"
"I just have a feeling I'll be unbearable. Please forgive me if I get too out of hand." I lay my head on her shoulder.
She wrapped her arms around me as she patted my head.
"Well...I was a bit unbearable when I was pregnant with Shizuka."
"You were." I smiled.
She just chuckled and tightened her arms around me. I sighed and relaxed in her arms.
"I'll try and behave." I said.
I felt two hands cup my cheeks and made me look up. I looked up into her determined eyes.
"Look I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make sure you and our baby are healthy and happy."
I smiled and closed my eyes.
I love this woman with all my heart.
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Damn...this is a living hell!
Shizuru is 3 months pregnant and has...well...damn those mood swings. Every time Shizuru goes on one of her rampages, I think to myself 'was I like this when I was pregnant with Shizuka?'. Though Shizuka is still happy that she's going to be an onee-chan. At least she doesn't get the heat of Shizuru's pregnancy wrath. I swear its living with a bi-polar crazy psychotic-
"Mama?" Shizuka interrupted my thoughts.
I looked down at her and she looked up at me wide eyes. I was making (or trying...attempting) to make Shizuru something to eat. Major cravings, forgot to mention that. Likes to eat and she's extremely picky.
"Yes Shizuka?"
"Mommy wants her shinjaga."
I tried not to groan out loud. The meal wasn't done yet. I looked back at Shizuka who was still standing there looking up at me.
"Right now?"
She nodded her head yes. I sighed as I began to prepare the bowl. Luckily the shinjaga was done so I quickly put them in the bowl. I took a deep breath before I entered the living room. There I saw Shizuru rubbing her somewhat extended stomach on the sofa. She turned her head toward me and Shizuka. Thankfully Shizuka was besides me. Usually if Shizuka is nearby Shizuru will try and keep her mood swings from raging out. Shizuka seemed to notice this and usually stuck around me. Not that I minded, I was grateful.
"Okini Natsuki." She took the bowl with a smile.
"No problem, there anything else you want?"
"Can you go get me a glass of orange juice?"
"We don't have orange- I mean I'll go get some." I quickly said.
"Why don't we have orange juice in the fridge?" She raised an eyebrow at me.
Crap. Recently orange juice took the place of green tea. I'm screwed.
"Uh well you see I've been so busy lately that I haven't been able to go to the store." I felt a shiver go down my spine.
Shizuru slightly glared at me. Shizuka then cuddled near her which made the glares stop.
"I'm gonna go get some orange juice." I began to walk out the door.
"Bring back two large cartons."
"Okay."
"Oh! And get me shiratama."
"Okay."
"And chocolate."
"You hate chocolate."
"Go get me chocolate." I heard the tone of her voice lower.
"Okay, okay. Anything else?"
"Mmm...nope that's it."
I sighed as I walked out of the door. As I walked to the store I began to count the number of months and weeks left until the baby is born.
This is gonna be a looooooooong 6 months.
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I don't mean to be like this. I really don't. I love my Natsuki for putting up with my behavior. Such a brave woman...I'm hungry.
Shizuka cuddled besides me causing me to leave my thoughts. I smiled and rubbed her soft dark chestnut brown hair. She looked up at me with a smile. She turned so that she had a good view of my stomach. She placed a small hand on it and began to mover her hand back and forth.
"Mommy, am I gonna have a brother or a sister?"
"I don't know yet. We'll know soon though."
"How come your having a baby?"
"Because your mother and I love each other so much." I said with a smile.
"Oh..." Shizuka had that cute confused expression on her face that looked exactly like Natsuki's.
These past three months and she's learn to talk a lot. Its adorable because she still has trouble pronouncing some words now and then.
"Shizuka, what names do you like?"
"I like Keiko."
"Okay...any other names? Boy names or other girl names?"
"Um...I like Miya and...Michi and Sasuke and Kyo and..."
I listened as she counted down the names she knew and liked. It was cute watching her.
"Mommy?"
I must of let my mind wonder.
"Yes Shizuka?"
"Why are you sometimes mean to mama?"
Ara, that hit home.
"I don't mean to Shizuka. It just happens, that doesn't mean I don't love mama."
She turned her head sideways with a confused look. A trait she picked up from Natsuki. I wrapped an arm around Shizuka.
"Do want to talk to your sibling?" I asked.
"The baby can hear me?" Shizuka eyes opened wide.
"Yes."
She smiled as she placed both of her small hands on my stomach. She opened her mouth as if she was going to say something, but nothing came out. She looked back up at me.
"I don't know what to say."
"Anything you want."
"Like what?"
"Whatever you like. Maybe you should say hi." I suggested.
She looked back at my stomach and began to think. I chuckled as she scratched her head. She suddenly smiled and looked back at my stomach.
"Hi!" Said out loud.
I laughed at Shizuka who continued to look at my stomach.
"You don't have to shout Shizuka."
"Oh, kanin na."
"Go on." I chuckled that she used her Kyoto accent.
She turned back to my stomach and smiled.
"I really can't wait to meet you. So please hurry so I can meet you."
I blushed and felt like I was going to cry when she kissed my stomach.
"I love you."
I wrapped an arm around Shizuka and let the tears run down my face.
I love my Natsuki and my children.
Nothing or no one could ever replace them.
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I kind of hesitated before I touched the door knob to the house door. I had all the items except the shiratama. But it is kind of cold outside...and my babies is in there too...damn it.
Taking a deep breath I unlocked the door and entered my home. Locking the door behind me I tiptoed to the kitchen hoping not to catch Shizuru. I was relieved when I didn't see her in the kitchen. I slowly opened the refrigerator and put the orange juice in. I smiled to myself as I closed the refrigerator door.
"Welcome back my Natsuki."
I slightly jumped when I heard Shizuru sneak up on me. I gulped and looked at her.
"I-I-I'm back." I smiled.
"Did you get me orange juice?"
"I did. Do want a glass?"
"Yes please."
I quickly grabbed a glass from a cabinet and took the orange juice from the refrigerator. I filled the glass and handed it to Shizuru. She took it and slowly began to sip it. She took the glass from her lips and looked back at me.
"Did you get me chocolate too?"
"I got that too." I took the chocolate from the bag.
She took the chocolate bar from my hand and placed it on the table. I raised an eyebrow at her but she wrapped her arms around my waist.
"Okini Natsuki."
"No problem." I wrapped my arms around her.
"Kanin na, I've been unbearable these past three months."
"Not at all." I lied.
"Natsuki, I've told you many times before your not a very good liar."
I chuckled as I leaned in and kissed her. She kissed back and rested her hands on my back. I heard her moan into the kiss as I ran my tongue on her bottom lip. She let me in and I gave her a deep kiss as I hugged her body closer to me. Oxygen became low and we parted, I could hear myself pant a little.
"I think you need to relax a bit." She smiled.
"Maybe but-" I began
"You know I put Shizuka to sleep."
Without hesitating I grabbed her hand and lead her to our bedroom. She climbed onto the bed and I climbed on top of her. I wasted no time as I began to kiss her neck. She began to lift up my shirt and my hands found their way to her breast. She moaned as I licked her ear.
"I love you."
I looked at her with a smile.
"I love you too."
I lifted up her shirt and began to kiss her creamy skin. She moaned and ran her fingertips through my black hair to the scalp. I love it when she does that. I kissed lower and lower until I placed one last kiss near her bra.
"N-Natsuki..." She sighed.
I smiled as I slowly reached into the back to unclasp her breast. I heard a click and began to take off her bra.
"Mama?"
I jumped out of my skin when I saw Shizuka at the entrance of the door holding her sock monkey her arms. I heard Shizuru chuckle a little when Shizuka turned her head sideways.
Well...fu-
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"Shizuru, baby it's okay." I tried to comfort her.
"No it's not. It's not okay."
I sighed as I held her in my arms and tried to comfort her. For the past hour she's been crying about how she wouldn't be a good mother for our unborn babies. Yup, babies. We went to the doctors and found out Shizuru's pregnant with twins. We're really happy but right now...I swear I'm gonna pull my hair out.
As Shizuru continues to cry in my shoulder, I just pet her hair and hold her close.
"Shizuru your a great mother. You'll do fine."
"Natsuki...I'm hungry." She looked up at me.
Damn mood swing. I sigh and place a small kiss on her forehead.
"Okay, what are the babies craving?" I smile.
She smiles as she lays her head on my chest.
"Mmm...they changed their mind."
I sigh again and keep my comments to myself.
"Natsuki...I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"I know I'm making things difficult for you. I just can't help it." She sighed.
"I love you Shizuru, our babies too." I say as I put my hand on her round stomach.
"Natsuki..." I could tell she wanted to ask me something.
"What it is?"
"I want my mother here with me."
"...Okay."
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"So how are my grandchildren?" My mother smiled as she helped me sit on the couch.
"They're fine." I smile.
"Gandma." Shizuka came and sat near my mother.
"My cute granddaughter." My mother smiled as she let Shizuka on her lap.
"Mother, thank you for coming here."
"Shizuru what's wrong?" She asked.
I smile and sighed.
"Am I that obvious?"
"Well you are my daughter."
I smile but then the worry I had been hiding came out.
"Mother...I'm scared. Sometimes I wish I never had gotten pregnant."
"Why? Are you afraid of the labor?"
"No...mother we're almost the same, what if...what if...I'm so scared that..."
"...That you'll have a miscarriage?" My mother said with pain showing in her eyes.
I nodded my head as I put a hand on my stomach. I felt a hand gently grab my chin and made me look at her.
"Your not going to lose these babies."
"But-"
"You have your father in you so your not completely like me." She said with a slight smile on her face.
"Mother...what it-"
"Shizuru don't talk about those kind of things. It's not good for my grandchildren."
I smile and lean on my mother. She wrapped her arms around me and began to comfort me.
"Everything will be okay."
"Okini...mama."
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Gyudon, tamagoyaki and shiratama. That's what she wanted after we visited the doctor to check up on the twins. Shizuru is now 7 months pregnant but with a set of twins growing inside her, she looks like she's going to explode.
"Are we going to find out whether I have brothers or sisters?" Shizuka asked Shizuru, slightly rubbing her stomach.
"Yes." Shizuru smiled.
"Yay!" Shizuka smiled.
The nurse entered the room and smiled at Shizuka.
"Well hello again."
"Hi." Shizuka waved.
I smiled and grabbed Shizuka so the nurse could do that ultrasound stuff to Shizuru.
"Any unusual things happening?" The nurse asked as she opened a bottle.
"No, just the normal pregnancy side effects." Shizuru lifted up her shirt to reveal her large stomach.
"Sounds good, picked any names yet?" began to put the cold jelly on Shizuru's stomach.
"Not really, as we don't know whether the twins are boys or girls." I answered as Shizuru flinched from the cold jelly.
"Well that will be solved today." The nurse smiled as she began to search our twins.
I looked at the ultrasound screen and could hardly believe what I saw. Two babies almost finished developing. Next to Shizuka, it was a beautiful sight to see.
"Our babies..." Shizuru whispered with a hand over her mouth.
"Yeah..."
"Boys or girls?" Shizuka asked.
The nurse chuckled at Shizuka.
"Can't tell yet, let's try and get a better look." The nurse moved the picture.
As the nurse began to find out whether the twins were boys or girls, I felt something tug on my jacket. I turned around and saw Shizuru smiling at me. I smiled back, knowing that was a sign for 'I love you'.
"Oh! Here we are. Congratulations, looks like your having more little girls around the house." The nurse announced.
"Shizuka, your having little sisters." I said.
"Yay." Shizuka smiled.
"Shizuru..." I looked down at her.
"Natsuki..." She smiled up at me.
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"Are you sure you don't want to go home yet?" I asked.
"I need a little air time now and then." Shizuru responded.
I felt a little tug of my hair at the scalp.
"Oi, don't pull my hair." I warned Shizuka.
"Kanin na mama."
We were walking around, not really going anywhere. Shizuka was sitting on my shoulders enjoying the high view. Shizuru was by my side enjoying her takoyaki, minus the mayo. I felt her lean her head on my shoulder for a moment.
"I love you."
"I love you too."
"I love you both." Shiuka chimed in.
Shizuru and I smiled at the happy Shizuka.
Life couldn't get any better than this.
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"Are you finished with the reports?"
"Not yet, give me 30 minutes." I answered.
"Okay."
Damn I hate paperwork. Why can't someone else do it? I sigh to myself as I try and finish this stupid report. I really want to be at home with my family but there's bills that need to be paid. I'm really glad Asuka is at home looking after Shizuru. It's almost time and I'm getting really excited. Damn I can't to hold my new little girls in my arms.
I look up from my report and look at the ultrasound picture I have sitting on my desk. I take it and look at my twins. I really can't wait to meet you two.
I swear I jumped when I heard my cellphone ring. Letting my heart calm down for a few seconds, I take out my cell phone and answer it.
"Hello?"
"Natsuki get to the hospital now."
"What's going on? Is Shizuru in labor?" I heard the worry in Asuka's voice.
"Just get over here!"
"I'm on my way."
I hang up, grab my keys to my motorcycle and run out of building. I try to keep myself from panicking.
I can't stop the pounding of my heart. Please let everything be okay.
Food Dictionary
Shinjaga- Basically cooked/boiled small potatoes.
Gyudon-Rice topped with beef and onion in sweet sauce . Can come with shirataki noddles and egg.
Tamagoyaki- "Grilled egg" Basically several layers of cooked egg prepared in a rectangular omelet pan called a makiyakinabe.
Shiratama- Or shiratama dumpling. A dumpling made of shiratama-ko (glutinous rice flour) served with azuki bean paste.
Takoyaki- "Fried or grilled octopus", ball-shaped, pan fried dumpling usually filled with diced or whole baby octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger and green onion. Its common to put mayonnaise on top with the takoyaki sauce.
Yummy :)
Felt the need to leave you a Danzai13 cliffhanger
Ha :D