A/N: Okay. First and foremost, this story is COMPLETE. And I cry every time I read it so you will need tissues. Again, this was originally a role play with Zelda so half the credit to her! I hope you enjoy this and try not to cry too hard. I'll post a chapter a day.
Here's chapter four. It's long as an apology for not updating yesterday!
Also this chapter is the ONLY M rated chapter in the entire story. It's marked and separated so if you don't want to read it, then you can safely skip over it!
Chapter Four
Three weeks later, Mai was still torn about what she wanted to do. She had gotten to know Luella and Martin quickly, and was glad she had the chance to know them. And she loved how they cared for Naru so much.
Now she was sitting on an exam table with Naru next to her. The doctor would be in soon, and she had a feeling that the one dream she had left, that she hadn't even mentioned, was about to be snatched from her reach forever.
Sensing Mai's unease, Naru took her hand. "Is everything alright?"
Mai gave him a small smile, but it was strained and not very bright. "Everything is fine."
The doctor hadn't told her what the treatments would do to her body, aside form losing her hair. So she had done the research. Chemotherapy would make her barren and she would never be able to have her own kids if she survived this.
And it broke her heart.
The door opened and the doctor entered.
"Hello, Ms. Taniyama," he said kindly.
His own heart ached. She was so young.
"I am Doctor Harris. I am here to discuss your treatment options."
Naru kept Mai's hand in his as the doctor spoke. He then glanced at her when he mentioned chemo.
"And as you know, you will begin to lose your hair, and, you will be unable to have children."
It suddenly hit Oliver. He knew why Mai was upset. She wanted to be a mother.
Mai felt the tears come to her eyes as what she had found was confirmed. She'd never be a mother…in the true sense of the word. And what if the treatment didn't work? What if she still died and had nothing to leave behind to show she had truly lived her life, aside from some memories?
"I'll leave you two to discuss the treatment and to give you some time to adjust. This will be a big change if you agree to it. It will also make you sick a lot. That will be nausea, vomiting, and head aches," The doctor said softly.
He stood then and slipped from the room. Mai was trying so hard not to cry.
"Mai," Naru whispered. He wanted her to live longer so he could have her, but… he wanted her to be happy, not even more sick.
At the sound of Naru's voice, Mai broke down. She grabbed onto him and started to cry hysterically. Her heart was broken. She'd never be able to see a child that would look so much like her and Naru…her eyes which she got from her mother would end with her.
She would never ask Naru to give her a child. That would be so selfish. If she managed to live long enough to have a baby, what if she dies after and Naru is left alone with a child? Mai couldn't do that to him.
"I…" He pulled her closer. "Mai, it's your choice." His voice was strained. Of course he knew everyone dies eventually, but… knowing it was coming so soon bothered him, even more than Gene's death.
"I-I don't k-know what to d-do!" Mai hiccuped, "I-I hoped it w-wasn't true! I-I wanted to h-have a b-baby with you e-eventually!"
She continued to cry. She didn't know why she said that. She had promised not to tell him but…the words just came tumbling out.
"A-And who is to s-say that the t-treatment will even w-work? What if i-it doesn't and I s-still d–"
Naru pulled Mai completely into his lap and just held her, allowing her to cry on him. He didn't know what to honestly tell her.
Mai wanted to ask him to have a baby with her so badly. Couldn't they have one and then she starts the treatment? Would that work? But she was scared to ask.
He was already marrying her. And she had never even asked him if he wanted children. Also…children are supposed to come after a few years of marriage. They weren't even married yet.
Kissing her forehead, Naru tilted Mai's head up. He looked into her eyes before pressing his head to hers.
"Mai… I… If… I know you want a child… And.. if you want… we can have one, and once it's born, you can start treatment. Does… that seem like it would work?"
Mai stared at him with wide, big brown eyes. "N-Naru…I couldn't…if the treatment doesn't work…I-I'd leave you alone with a b-baby!"
But she wanted it so much. To see a little girl who looked like her with Naru's eyes or a little boy who looked so much like Naru…she wanted to so badly.
He ran a hand through her hair. "And I will take care of it. He or she will have you in them. And… I want you to be happy Mai. I want to see you happy, no matter what."
Mai bit her lip. "But…wouldn't that be selfish of me? I mean…I would basically be abandoning my child!"
The thought caused Mai to tear up again, but she held in her tears. She didn't need to cry more.
The there was a knock and the doctor entered the room again. "Have you had time to talk about it?"
"I'll be here for our child," Naru whispered as he glanced at the doctor. He then held her shoulder in his hand. "It's completely up to you. But Mai, please, do what will make you the most happy."
Mai swallowed, making her decision. "Could…could we postpone the treatment for a while? I-I'd like to try and have a baby first."
She closed her eyes, scared to see the way the doctor would be looking at her.
"You could. I wouldn't advise it. If your cancer gets worst during the pregnancy, you could lose the baby. But…if you truly want this, then we can try our best to help you and this baby when it is in existence."
Naru had his arm linked with Mai's as they left the doctor's office. It was mid day, and he knew there wouldn't be anyone back at the house.
"Mai… I… should we start trying?"
Mai bit her lip. She blushed a little. "I-I don't know…I mean…we will be married in a couple of months. But would it be pushing it to wait? I'm hoping to get a few more years with you and whatever child we may have…"
"Well, if we have it sooner, you will get more time with it. That, and, I feel it may take a couple of tries." His cheeks dusted over with a pink dust.
MAi blushed deeper. A few tries…well she imagined that they would be doing that after they married anyways.
"O-Okay…I've never done it before though…so…" Mai trailed off.
Noll nodded, "Neither have I…" He then coughed, "Martin and Luella aren't home."
Mai swallowed, her hands becoming sweaty. "Do you…should we try for the first time now? And again maybe tomorrow or something?"
"I suppose so." He took Mai's sweaty hand in his own and lead her to the car.
When they stepped through the door into Naru's bedroom, Mai's heart was pounding. This was it…she was about to make love with the man she loved. And they were really going to try and make a baby too.
She was so nervous. What if she messes this up, somehow?
"So…what do you want me to do? U-Undress or…do you want to?"
Shutting the door, Naru looked Mai over before stepping over to her. He combed his fingers through her hair, and then brushed them over her top. He gently slid his hand under her shirt while pushing her back on the bed and pulled it off afterwards.
Mai was so sure that her blush reached past her breasts as her shirt came off and she was left in her shorts and a bra. She fell back on his bed, her mouth dry and her heart pounding.
She hesitated before reached for Naru and pulling his own shirt off over his head.
LEMON BELOW. Just a warning so if you want to skip it :D
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Chewing on his lip, Noll rubbed his hands over Mai's body. His fingers drew small patterns, and when the reached her breasts he flicked her nipples and watched as they hardened.
Mai bit her lip, her stomach doing somersaults. She gripped the sheets as his hands explored her body. Finally, she gained enough courage to explore on her own.
She reached up and trailed her hands down his bare chest, leaning forward and kissing him.
His eyes slid shut and he groaned lowly in his throat. Soon, Naru's hands moved down to the hem of Mai's shorts and pulled.
Mai allowed Naru to remove her shorts, the kiss deepening. She could feel heat building up in her veins and she wanted him closer to her…skin to skin. She undid his belt and his pants, trying to push them down his body with her feet while her hands continued to knead his skin.
Lips separating, Naru moaned. He pressed his fingers against her moist underwear and teased her through the fabric.
Mai gasped, trying not to grab his hand. She hadn't expected him to touch her there…then again she had heard that guys will use their fingers first.
"N-Naru," she moaned.
He slid his hand into her panties, and touched her wet skin. His fingers circled her clit, and then pushed into her.
Mai gasped at the sensation as his fingers were finally inside of her. She had touched herself before…that wasn't uncommon. But she had never been touched by another person.
She found it much more fulfilling.
So Mai reached forward, hoping it wouldn't be something he would not like. She gently ran her hand down his length, feeling it become even harder at her touch. Mai's eyes widened. It felt so…big…would it even fit without hurting?
Hissing pleasurably, Naru linked eyes with Mai as he thrust his fingers in and out of her core. With his free hand, he pulled away her underwear, leaving them both completely exposed.
Mai bit her lip. "N-Naru…please…I-I want you to put it in now…just be gentle…"
He gave her a sideways look, but nodded. Removing his fingers, Oliver shifted slightly so Mai was laying under him. He then lined himself up with her entrance and held her hand.
"Tell me if I need to stop."
Mai nodded. "I know it will hurt…don't worry. Just…go slow."
She smiled at him and pressed a kiss to his lips. When she pulled away, she looked into his eyes.
"I love you, Naru…Oliver."
"And I love you, Mai." He said. After taking a deep breath, Naru slowly entered Mai while squeezing her hand. He chest clenched and his heart raced at the sensations of her tight heat.
Mai felt him begin to slide inside of her, and at first she began to think that her friends had been exaggerating about the pain. Then she felt him hit a form of resistance inside of her and then go through it.
Mai gasped, gripping his hand and arm tightly, tears springing to her eyes as the sharp pain shot through her body.
Oliver stopped and remained completely motionless for a moment. He gave Mai a little time before going completely in. Once he was seethed in her core, he waited, giving her time to adjust.
Mai was thankful that none of the tears had escaped her eyes. She could imagine that it would have upset or worried Naru if she had cried. When she felt the pain die down, Mai bit her lip before moving her hips against his carefully, trying to see if there was any pain. When there wasn't she nodded, taking a breath.
"You…can move now. I'm okay," Mai whispered.
"Alright," Naru said softly as he held onto her hips and began to pull out. When he was nearly out of her completely, he shoved back in and set a slow, steady pace.
"N-Naru," Mai moaned, liking the feeling of him sliding in and out of her.
She gripped his other hand and maintained a tight grip, groaning as he moved. She began to meet his thrusts, wanting to deepen them.
"P-Please…faster…" she begged.
Lips curling up, Oliver complied to Mai's wants and quickened his pace. But, only a few moments after, he started to move at a tortuously slow place, just to tease and mess with Mai.
"Oliver!" Mai whined, "Please!"
She then released his hands and gripped his hips, her fingers digging into his skin and began to meet his thrusts forcefully. She moaned as it sent shocks throughout her body.
Naru gasped. He didn't expect Mai to take it upon herself to set their pace.
He dropped his head and moved a little faster, heightening the new sensations.
Mai was moaning, her hands digging into his skin, and she was sure she would leave marks behind by the time they finished. She felt as if her entire world was building up to a big climax.
Then as he hit a certain spot inside of her, her world exploded. Mai screamed Oliver's name, clinging to him as she experienced her first real orgasm.
"Mai," Naru said, a little bit louder than he intended. He gripped her even more tightly and continued to thrust in and out, still on the way to his own climax.
MAi was gasping, and her head was spinning as the pleasure seemed to build again inside of her. She gripped him, her mouth open as he thrust inside of her.
"N-Naru! Don't stop!"
Oliver's smirk widened. He didn't plan on stopping any time soon.
He reached his hands up, and while he continued to move, he gripped Mai's breasts and pinched her nipples.
"Ah!" Mai gasped.
She could feel the pressure building inside of her again. She knew it wouldn't be long before she fell apart again.
Breath gone ragged, Naru shut his eyes as he arched his back. He was nearing his end, and it seemed so sudden.
"Mai… Oh God Mai…" he groaned as he finally came.
As Mai felt him release his seed inside of her, she finally fell over the edge a second time. She kissed his lips, trying not to scream again as her body released again.
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END OF LEMON
Laying next to Mai, Naru took a deep breath and steadied himself. He then wrapped his arms around his wife to be and pulled her into his body.
Mai relaxed against him with her eyes closed. She frowned. "Naru…if we do have a baby…I won't give it my cancer will I?"
"Cancer is a mutation of cells in the body. Sometimes, children are born with it, but not because the mother has it. The baby should be just fine," he assure, kissing her lightly.
Mai nodded. "Okay…do you…do you think it worked? Should I try a test in a few weeks? Or wait to see if I miss my period?"
Naru shrugged. "I think we should keep doing this for a couple days, and then you should take a test in a few weeks."
Mai nodded. "Okay…when I do find out…if I get pregnant…what will we tell your parents?"
"I don't think we should tell them until we are married. And, we can say then that's when we found out, if you happen to get pregnant."
Mai nodded. "Okay…I'm sleepy Naru…let's take a nap."
She closed her eyes, snuggling against his body.
Pulling the sheets up over their bodies, Naru relaxed and hugged Mai tighter before shutting his eyes.
Luella looked at the clock and frowned. It was nearing dinner time and she hadn't seen nor heard from Noll or Mai.
"Martin, have you seen Noll and Mai?" She asked.
He shook his head. Luella frowned and climbed the stairs. She reached his door and knocked before opening the door.
"Noll? Mai? It's almost dinner," she said as the door opened.
Still asleep, even after his mother entered the room, Oliver shifted slightly, and the sheets fell back slightly, revealing part of his bare torso, along with Mai's.
Luella froze. Her cheeks flushed and she shut the door quietly. She went down stairs. Martin looked up.
"Did you find him?"
Luella nodded. "Him and Mia got busy while we were gone…enough the covers fell away for me to see they weren't properly clothed…"
Martin raised a brow as he coughed. "Well, I…" He shook his head. He would have to have a talk with Noll, just so they were on the same page with protection and things like that.
"I'll have a talk with him later."
Luella nodded. She took a seat and frowned. "Martin…they are hiding something. I don't know what but…every time Noll looks at her…I see the love in his eyes but there is pain as if he believes he will lose her soon."
Martin frowned. That seemed odd. Especially considering the fact he wished to marry her so suddenly.
"Odd… I wonder what they're keeping from us…"
Luella bit her lip. "Should…should we talk to them?"
"We can try, but I don't think pushing them to tell us the problem is best right now. Give a little time Lu." He offered her a smile. "Why don't you go try and wake them again. They need to eat dinner."
Luella nodded. She kissed Martin and slipped upstairs to wake her son and future daughter in law.
Naru was very quiet during dinner. He hadn't expected his mother to wake them. That was rather embarrassing.
Mai wouldn't make eye contact with anyone during dinner. She was mortified. Martin watched them in amusement.
"For god's sake. You're going to be married soon. Sex is natural…" He said, shaking his head, "Noll, just hang a tie on the door next time."
Oliver snapped his head up and scowled. He didn't want them knowing what they were doing, and when! Besides, Martin and Luella weren't even in the house while they were having their fun. They just… slept longer than planned.
Three weeks later Mai's stomach was turning. Her heart was pounding as well. She was sitting on Naru's bed, the pregnancy test…testing? In the bathroom adjoining his bedroom.
As promised, they had sex a lot up until that point and something inside told Mai she may be pregnant. She hoped so. She really wanted this.
Finally Mai stood after the clock had shown five minutes had passed. She stepped into the bathroom an checked the test.
Tears came to her eyes. It was negative.
Naru waited for a moment, and when he saw Mai slouch towards the sink he stood. When he was standing behind her, looking over her shoulder, he frowned.
Gently, he pulled Mai into his arm and just held her.
"We tried so hard Naru," Mai whispered, trying not to cry, "what of I can't have kids to begin with."
The tears began to fall and she pressed against his body.
He could take her to another doctor and see if that was the case, but it wasn't the time to really say it.
"The tests aren't always accurate," Naru said softly. Maybe she could try another one, and if they still came out to be negative, they could keep trying.
Mai looked at him. "Maybe…we need to try again? I mean…sometimes it doesn't work the first time…maybe my body wasn't at the time it could get pregnant?"
"Maybe," Oliver said, hugging her. "It… wouldn't hurt to keep trying."
Mai sighed and nodded. She looked at the clock and groaned.
"I need to meet your mom downstairs. She's taking me dress shopping," Mai said.
Naru nodded before walking Mai back into his bedroom. He brushed a hand through her hair and kissed her before leading her downstairs where Luella was eagerly waiting.
"Ready?!" She chirped. Her lips turned down slightly when she saw the look in Mai's eyes. Something was really bothering the poor girl.
Mai managed to smile for Luella. "Yep! Where will we be going?"
Luella stepped forward and took Mai from Noll's side.
"Well, we'll get your dress first, and then I was thinking we could spend the rest of the day shopping."
Mai nodded. "Will we even find it today? I mean…I've heard it was difficult to find the right one."
She followed Luella outside, after kissing Naru good bye.
"Oh, I'm sure we'll find the right one! There are so many shops in London!" She waved goodbye to Noll before shutting the door and heading to the car.
Mai looked at the buildings as they passed. Every time she saw a woman with a baby or small hold she fought tears.
How long did she even have before she would need to start treatment? Would they even be able to have a baby in that time frame? Part of her wished that her mother was still alive. She needed someone other than Naru to talk with.
After the sixth time Luella thought Mai was going to break down and cry, she pulled her off into a coffee shop and sat her down. Once she got something for them to drink she looked into Mai's face and gave her a warm smile.
"Mai, I just want you to know that I'm here for you, and you can tell me anything, and it will stay between us. I already think of you as my daughter, and… I do hope you can see me as a mother."
At her words Mai started to cry, unable to hold it all in. Then her mouth opened and everything started tumbling out.
About how she had cancer and was dying. About how her and Naru were trying for a baby, since they didn't want to miss out on that. How the tests have been negative.
Luella's heart cracked and her face fell. She reached over and pulled Mai into hug.
She had cancer and was going to… No wonder Noll wanted to do things quickly.
Mai pulled away and sniffled. "I…is it selfish of me? That I want to have a baby with Naru? I mean…the doctor said that the chemo would take that away from me and…I really wanted to have a child with Naru one day."
She glanced at Luella.
Shaking her head, Luella held Mai in her arms gently. "No… It's not selfish of you at all sweetie. I… I can understand how you feel. For so long, I wanted my own children, but I could never have them. And Mai, I… I'm sure you will make a wonderful mother for the child the entire time you're with it. And Noll will be a great father. I… I hope you two can have a child. I really do."
Mai nodded, feeling a little better. "I'm hoping I don't become sicker. They wanted to start my treatment but…it will make me unable to have my own children. I just wanted something special to leave behind. Naru already lost Gene…and now he will lose me…"
Mai glanced at Luella. "Could you not say anything about my condition? I-I didn't want anyone to know. Aside from you, Naru is the only one who knows."
"You can trust me. I won't say a word," Luella whispered. She wished there was more she could do or tell Mai… She was selfish and didn't want to see her son in pain again. Pain he knew was coming.
Mai managed a smile. "So…wedding dresses?"
She smiled. "Let's go!" She took Mai's arm and eagerly rushed from the coffee shop and into a store. It was only minutes later that she was pulling dress from the racks and pushing Mai into a changing room.
Mai tried on dress after dress, and so far nothing stood out to her. She liked them yes, but she doesn't love one yet. As she herself was looking through the racks, she went to the clearance rack. It was a habit.
She froze when she pulled out a dress. It looked like the one her mother had worn. She took it in the dressing room. Once it was on, Mai felt tears in her eyes.
It was exactly like her mothers dress.
It wrapped like a summer kimono and had silvery flower patterns on the fabric. It shimmered and sparkled when she moved.
Mai knew this was it. She stepped out of the room.
When Mai came out of the dressing room again, and after a long while, Luella squealed.
"Oh Mai! You look beautiful! That one is perfect!"
Mai felt tears. "It…it looks like my mothers wedding dress. I only saw it in pictures. She had to sell it after she got married…"
The attendant stepped up with a smile. "That's a special dress. It was sent to us from Japan. It had seen three brides happily married. And each one is still married to my knowledge. They call it the Good Life Dress."
Luella's lips wound up into a happy smile. Maybe that was the dress Mai's mother had worn. There was a very good chance since it came from Japan, and, according to Mai, looked like her mother's dress.
"Let's go on and get it."
Mai frowned. "But…Naru's ability. I don't know about buying a used dress. If he touches it what if he sees something?"
Luella ran a hand through Mai's hair. "He should be alright. The ability doesn't present itself at random usually. He has very good control over it, and, tends to see strong memories. This dress has happy memories. I think that's what he would see if he saw anything."
Mai nodded. "Okay…if you are sure…"
The attendant, while a little confused over some ability, smiled and nodded. "I'll set up the register."
"I'm sure," she said. And, even if Noll saw something, he wouldn't mind. Mai did not need to be selfless when it came to her own wedding dress.
They were driving back when Mai glanced at Luella. "Luella? Is there anything I can use…you know to tell me when my body could get pregnant?"
She blushed at her words. She was still a little unsure of sharing these things with Luella.
Glancing at Mai, Luella nodded. "Of course, you know about the pregnancy tests, and that women don't have their monthly… If you start having cravings, that could be sign, as well as morning sickness."
Mai nodded. "I do. But isn't there a test to tell me when I'm…what is the word? Ovulating? That's when I can get pregnant I think…I just…I'm scared that it will take too long. I want to be around for Naru and any child we have as long as I can…"
Luella tilted her head. "There might be. We could get you an appointment with a doctor and see." She then frowned. It was easy to understand why Mai wanted to get pregnant quickly. She didn't know how long she would have…
Mai looked out the window. "Is it wrong of us to try this so fast…and if people find out I'm sick, what if they think Naru is marrying me because he feels bad for me?"
Luella was about to speak up but Mai only looked at her and continued with her thoughts. She frowned. "I know that isn't the case but…maybe having a baby isn't the best thing. What if I have it and then I'm gone? I-I would leave Naru a widow and a single father!"
"No… Mai, I don't think it's wrong of you two to want this experience together and share it as long as possible. I can understand. Marrying, and having children were two of the best things I ever did in my life. I feel everyone should experience the joys of both, and I'm glad you and Noll will be able to." She smiled, pulling into the driveway.
"Also, don't worry about Noll being a single father. You and I both know he's going to be committed, and he has Martin and me as well. We'll all take care of your child."
Mai felt the tears fall. She hugged Luella as soon as the car stopped. "Thank you so much…I only hope I can see my child grow up no matter what."
Mai felt the tears fall. She hugged Luella as soon as the car stopped. "Thank you so much…I only hope I can see my child grow up no matter what."
"I hope so too," Luella said, wrapping her arms around her soon to be daughter.
Mai sighed as she laid down on the bed. The wedding was in a couple of weeks. Time was dwindling down to what would be one of Mai's happiest moments.
She glanced at Naru, who was typing at the desk. "Naru? Did you invite the others from Japan? I think they should be there."
Noll nodded. "It's already taken care of. I know they would want to be there for you."
Mai frowned. "For you too. I think they will be shocked. They didn't even know we got together. Even Ayako was surprised you took me out of the country."
Then she worried her lips. "Masako…did you invite her? She won't cause problems will she?"
Oliver nodded. "I did. It was only professional to do so. Besides, Father invited many people in the parapsychology community. She would have likely been invited either way."
Mai flushed. "What happened to a small wedding? With family and friends?"
She was nervous now. How many of those people would look at her, talk with her, and decide she wasn't good enough to be with Oliver Davis?
Noll shook his head, "Do not look at me. It was Martin's idea, not mine. But, there still shouldn't be more than eighty people, including family."
Mai nodded. She closed her eyes and laid back as the room spun. She had been getting dizzy lately. She wasn't sure if it was the cancer or if she was getting sick.
She didn't want to worry Naru so she never told him.
"Did you look at the menu the caterer gave us?" Mai asked.
"I did, but I want you to look it over as well. It's a Japanese menu." He pushed his chair back and sighed before getting up. He then moved to the bed and laid down with Mai.
"I hope you don't mind if I lay next to you… I need a break from straining my eyes."
Mai smiled and opened her own eyes. "Of course not! I love it when you lay next to me. I'll look at the menu…"
Mai sat up, not too quickly and stood. She walked over to the dresser and was about the grab the sample menu when her vision swam again.
Mai frowned and closed her eyes, waiting for it to stabilize. When it didn't, she turned to Naru.
"N-Naru?" Mai called, taking a step back to the bed.
Her knees buckled and she collapsed.
A/N: Review if you'd like!