News breaking
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Shizuo threw up most of what he ate. Whether it was morning sickness or nerves he didn't have a clue, maybe it was because of the porridge he had been forced to eat. Yes, after refusing to eat, Izaya had sat in his lap, taking the spoon and feeding him every mouthful. He was now sitting on the sofa, phone in his hand, wondering what the hell he should say. A few weeks ago, he had been calling his younger brother to say he was getting married. Now he had to make the same call, with another serious change in his life.
Izaya was sitting next to him, head rested on his shoulder. Fuck this was hard, he had barely accepted it himself. Fingers shaking, he felt the phone crack underneath his grip. "Shizu-chan. Calm down." The phone was taken away from him, the flea already dialling a number. The phone was placed against his ear, his heart stopping as the other end picked up. Nii-san. Is everything okay? Shit, it was lucky Izaya was holding the phone. Nii-san? Are you there? Damn it. "Uh yeah. I need to tell you something. I'm...uh...pregnant." There was a long pause on the over end, getting longer. What?
Shizuo blinked as the phone went dead, realising it was still working and Kasuka had cut him off. "Shit!" Taking the phone from his fiancé, he tossed it on the table. "What did he say?" There were those fingers through his hair again. "Shizu-chan?" The blond shook his head. "He didn't say anything. He hung up."
"Maybe he was shocked, you did just tell your little brother he was going to be an uncle." Yeah, maybe. "I'll make you a hot chocolate, you should start drinking something other than milk." He smiled as his lover went into the kitchen. If this was how Kasuka had taken it, how were his workmates going to react? Damn it, and Kadota. He would have to tell them about Shizuka. This was just getting worse. His hand tightened on the sofa, letting go when he heard it creak. He wasn't supposed to use his strength.
"Shizu-chan, here." The mug was set down on the table in front of him. "Yeah thanks. Aiko is cute isn't she?" Izaya nodded. "Yeah, ours will be cute too. Who do you think they'd look like? Me or you?" Shizuo closed his eyes, not answering the question, he just wanted the baby to be healthy. Which brought up another issue. "Izaya, I have to see my parents." Crimson eyes widened. "Eh? Why? You didn't want to involve them." He already knew Izaya would be a lot more protective of him now. His parents were the most stressful thing in his life. "Shinra needs samples from them. I don't want our baby being the same as me."
He kept his head lowered, hair falling over his face, his hands around the mug of hot chocolate. "Fine, but I'm coming with you and we leave them until last." He didn't say anything to that, he was just glad Izaya was there. They were still in the same place an hour later, trying to keep him as calm as possible. He jumped as the bell rang.
"I'll get it." Fingers threaded through his blond hair, his head lifted from the flea's lap, Izaya bounding over to the door. "Ah, Kasuka-kun." Shizuo shot up, hearing his brother's name. He was just in time to hear Izaya groan. "Ow! You just punched me." The flea stood holding his nose, his brother remained blank, but he could tell the thin truce between the pair was gone. "That hurt, Kasuka-kun."
"You broke your promise." What promise? Kasuka walked straight up to him, pulling him into a hug. "Kasuka?" His younger brother's gaze dropped to his stomach. "Are you okay? Nii-san." The blond nodded, wanting to check Izaya was okay. "I knew this would happen. Do you want me to get Shizuka's things for you?"The blond froze, shaking his head. That was a problem he had already dealt with. "Kasuka-kun, Shizu-chan is fine." Shizuo nodded in agreement. "Yeah, it's okay Kasuka." His brother was silent, trying to tell wether he was lying or not. "Really? You were scared of having children. Did you plan this? Or -"
"It wasn't planned, but it's okay. We'll get through it." Kasuka stared at him blankly. "I see, then congratulations nii-san." Shizuo smiled, earning a tiny one from his brother. It faded as soon as a ringtone filled the air. "Shouldn't you get that? Kasuka-kun."His brother's gaze remained blank. "Hello?" He could hear the shouting on the other end. "There was an emergency." The voice only got louder, glancing up, he could see his lover smirking. "No. Yes. I'll be back within the hour." Kasuka sighed as the call was ended. "I have to go back, sorry nii-san. If you need anything, let me know. Orihara-san, this isn't over."
As quickly as he had arrived, he was gone, hurrying out of their apartment. "Kasuka-kun is in trouble again." They were back to their original positions. "He hit me, Shizu-chan." The blond shook his head. "You probably deserved it." Crimson eyes widened. "That's mean. It hurts. Kiss it better." He let out a quiet laugh. "As if I'm going to do-" his gaze dropped to the bandage, cutting himself off. Leaning over, he kissed Izaya gently on the nose. He went to pull away, slim arms wrapping around his neck. "Izaya!" A finger was placed against his lips. "Shh! Just this."
The flea's soft lips gently touched his own, once, twice, the third time he didn't move away, his own lips parted, giving his lover entrance, which he didn't take. He blinked in confusion, Izaya wasn't going any further. It was the most innocent kiss they had shared in their entire relationship.
When he broke away, it wasn't with a line of saliva or the feeling of quickly becoming aroused. He felt embarrassed and shy, heat flooding his face. When he finally found the courage to look up, he was faced with softened crimson eyes and a sheepish grin. "...Uh, we should go and see your parents."
If anything the journey to Izaya's parents house was as nerve racking as the first time. With the flea's help, he made it to the door and rung the bell. Before he could run away, he found himself staring into the kind face of his future mother in law. "Shizuo, Izaya. Come in, what are you doing here?"
"Do you want anything to drink?" He shook his head, still not used to being so accepted. "Izaya have you done anything to upset him?" The flea sighed shaking his head. "No, well it's not entirely my fault." Shizuo was lead into the living room and directed to the comfortable sofa. "Everything is your fault, dear." Taking a deep breath, he forced the words out. "I'm pregnant." There he had said it. Kyouko blinked, before rapping her knuckles against Izaya's forehead. "How many times have I told you to use protection." The pair glared at each other, the flea muttering under his breath. "We did. The condom split. Ow!"
Shizuo watched as he was hit a second time. "That's no excuse, if you aren't sure, pull out. Honestly you're as bad as your father. Shizuo are you okay with this?" He found himself in her warm embrace again. "I am now. Izaya said I had a breakdown, I've lost a week." Surely she should have noticed the bandage, no, Izaya had kept his jacket on and zipped up.
"I'm not surprised. How far along are you?" The blond glanced at Izaya for help. "Six weeks. We have to go back for the scan in two weeks." Kyouko clapped her hands. "Oh my. I'm going to be a grandmother, at my age. Where are my manners? Congratulations Shizuo. You'll be a wonderful mother. Izaya-" His fiancé raised his palm. "I know, mum." The pair looked like they were having a silent conversation between them. "I should tell your father. Wow, I wasn't expecting this. I'll be back in a minute." He watched as she left the room. "She took that well." Izaya nodded, but said nothing.
The chirpy woman came back in a big smile on her face. Shizuo grimaced as he felt his stomach turn. "Sorry, do you mind if I use your bathroom?" He clapped a hand over his mouth, waiting for her answer. "Of course." And then he ran, not hearing what she shouted after him.
"Morning sickness?" Kyouko moved so he could sit back down. "Yeah." He took his seat next to Izaya, resting his head on the flea's shoulder. "Feeling better? Shizu-chan." A yawn escaped him before he answered. "Tired." A loud clap made him glance over at Kyouko. "Shizuo dear, go upstairs and rest. Izaya don't just sit there, help him up."
There was no room for argument, slowly making his way up the stairs, Izaya supporting him, the blond was lead into his lover's old room and lowered onto the bed. "You should rest or my mother won't let us hear the end of it." Shizuo nodded, letting his eyes close, the bed dipping as fingers carded through his hair.
It was an odd feeling waking up in someone else's home. For a few seconds he felt disorientated, everything was plain and unfamiliar. It took him a while to remember where he was. Shizuo smiled, when realisation came to him. He moved slowly so he didn't set his nausea off. There was no clock or sense of time in the room, so very quietly he climbed out of bed, opening the bedroom door. There was no sign of anyone. After going to the bathroom, the blond crept down the stairs confusion filling him. There was no sound or movement until he walked near the kitchen.
"No that's wrong, I said add a little bit." He heard Izaya's mother first, followed by a curse from a very familiar voice. "I know how to cook mum. Ow!" His brow furrowed in confusion. "Yes dear, you know how to cook, but not for a pregnant person. He needs nutrients, try not to add any spice. The smell could make him feel worse."
"I already know that, I researched on the Internet." By now he was standing by the door frame, neither one had noticed him yet. "Even now you're relying on generic information, rather than your own mother. I carried you for nine months. The same with your sisters. I have experience dear."
Shizuo smiled, like this Izaya looked much younger than he was. "Yes, but you're not a man, mum. Ow! Stop that." Kyouko tapped the flea on the head again. "Pregnancy is pregnancy." His eyes widened, realising where Izaya got most of his phrasing from. "That's-" Crimson eyes turned away from the woman, noticing he was there. "-Shizu-chan! You're awake."
"How are you feeling dear?" The blond shrugged. "Okay for now. How long does it last for?" Kyouko tilted her head. "With Izaya, it lasted thirteen weeks. It varies." Shizuo groaned, he couldn't put up with it much longer. "It should be fine, as long as you get plenty of rest. Come on, Shirou and the girls are home."
All three looked up, as he entered the room, Kyouko standing behind him. "Dinner will be done soon." The door closed behind him. "Shizuo-San. Is it true you're pregnant?" Both girls ran up to him. "Mairu, Kururi let Shizuo sit down." The twins backed away, letting him move. Once he was sitting on the sofa, both of them kneeled on the floor, leaning on the arm of the chair. "Well? Are you?" He smiled at both of them, ruffling their hair. "Yes." Both girls grinned. "Yay, we're going to be aunties. When can we see it? Is it a girl or a boy?"
"Mairu! Don't ask so many questions." Shizuo carried on smiling. "I don't know yet, we'll find out in two weeks." Mairu kept talking, until eventually Shirou cut in. "Don't you have homework to do? You have school tomorrow." The loudest twin, scowled leaving the room.
"Sorry about that Shizuo. Congratulations." The blond nodded. "Thanks." He turned back to the quiet twin, still on the edge of the sofa. "You don't talk much, do you?" Kururi stared at him. "...no...much..." The twins reminded him of himself and Kasuka." Where he had been loud and violent, his brother had become the balance.
"You remind me of Kasuka. Do you want to try something?" He had a feeling she had a lot to say. The quiet girl nodded. "...try..." Taking his phone out, he pulled up the notes page. After typing in the word hello, he handed it to her. "Kasuka, changes when he's acting, maybe instead of talking you can write?" He was used to speaking to Celty in the same way.
Hello Shizuo, congratulations on being pregnant. Mum has been going through everything with Iza-nii, while you were asleep. Does being pregnant make you sick? Shizuo blinked, as the phone was handed back. So he was right, the girl had chosen to be this way to balance Mairu.
S- My friend says its morning sickness, it should go away.
K- Good, I don't like it when you're sick. Does Yuhei know?
S- Yes, I told him first, that he's going to be an uncle.
K- I'm going to be an auntie. Does this mean you're not getting married any more? Iza-nii would be sad.
S- We'll decide after the baby is born.
K- Even if you're not getting married, can I call you Shizu-nii? I'd like another big brother. Iza-nii isn't around much.
S- I don't mind. Call me what you like.
Shizuo smiled at the fact, Kururi wanted to call him big brother, like a real family. They were still writing when the door opened again. "Dinner's done and on the table. What are you two doing?" Izaya sounded irritated as he spoke. "Iza-nii...writing...Shizu-nii." The quiet twin held up his phone. His fiancé raised an eyebrow, moving from the door to let Shirou pass. Shizuo handed him the phone, letting him skim what had been written. "I see. Kururi, there's a chat room, that I'm the administrator of. I'll send you the link later. Make up a name you want to use."
Shizuo took the phone back, putting back in his pocket. "You don't sound happy." He could see Izaya forcing a smile. "...Iza-nii...lectured..." With that the girl in the green hoody went to find her sister. "Thanks for that, Shizu-chan. Mum was thinking about sending her to a speech therapist." The blond shrugged, following Izaya to the table, where Kyouko was dishing up. He thanked her as she handed him a plate. "If Izaya doesn't take care of you, you can come here any time you like." Next to him, Izaya cursed. "Mum!" The woman smiled, moving on to the twins. "Will you be staying the night?"
"No, we have work tomorrow. We'll leave after dinner, before it gets too dark." The flea's mother sighed and he swore he had seen Izaya give him the same pouting look. "Fine, but I want you to keep in touch dear." His lover muttered something he couldn't hear. Using his fork to move his vegetables around the plate, he started eating.
The second goodbye was more eager than the first. Shirou shook his hand, The girls hugged his legs, refusing to let go. "Bye, Shizu-nii, Iza-nii." Mairu had started calling him it as well. Kyouko held him close. "Stay well. Wait. Hand me your phone." He did as he was told, waiting until she gave it back. "Both our contacts are in there." Fuck! He felt like crying again.
Two down, Kasuka and Izaya's family. Whether Izaya let him work or not, he was still going in to tell them. It was that morning he found out what the flea had neglected to tell him. Of course they were late, his fault for being stuck in the bathroom. No it was partly Izaya's fault as well.
The smell of smoke hit him as he walked past, making him gag. It didn't go unnoticed. "Well that's one good thing." Glaring at his lover, Shizuo went to go to his department. "Shizu-chan, you're with me." Unable to do anything, he followed Mr god complex into the lift, that still hadn't been replaced. "Why am I up here?" Izaya held up his hand, raising a finger at each point he made. "Why do you think? Your work colleagues don't know yet. The toilet is right outside my office, instead of right down the corridor. Shinra told me to watch over you and I'm not letting you leave my sight."
"Oh, I forgot to mention, Mikado-kun is working with your team." His head shot up, cursing at the movement. "Why? We spoke about this." His eyes widened as he stepped into the office. The little chairs had been replaced, by one long, black leather sofa. His desk was gone. Instead there was a black leather recliner, on the seat was a new laptop. "Where's my desk?" The flea closed the door. "This is better for you. All the data has been transferred. The lever at the side, will make the chair move. If you get tired, you can sleep in that one or on the sofa. Blankets are over there."
"Fine. Do you want coffee?" His lover grinned. "I replaced the kettle with a coffee machine. It makes hot chocolate too. Just put the cup underneath and press a button. Are you ready?" He knew exactly what Izaya was talking about. "Yeah." He stood where he was, watching The flea press the button for the tannoy.
Good morning my lovely humans, my apologies for leaving you last week. I hope you all worked hard in my absence. If you have any problems, please refer to your line managers. Can the following people come up to my office, immediately. Kadota Kyohei, Erika Karisawa, Walker Yumasaki, Kida Masaomi and Mikado Ryugamine. Work hard.
Shizuo could see their reactions in the CCTV. They all looked confused. "That gets creepier every time you do that." His fiancé shrugged. "You have to show them you care." His heart jumped in his chest as he looked at the table, seeing it was empty. They were on their way. And now he was feeling really sick.
A few minutes later there was a knock on the door. "Come in." The blond clasped his hands together, hoping this would go well. He watched as the door was pushed open his workmates filing in. "Shizu-Shizu, good to see you." He had sort of missed Karisawa's high pitched squeal. As usual it was Kadota that took charge. "You wanted to see us?" The flea nodded, directing them to the sofa. "Take a seat." Shizuo blinked when Kadota sat in the centre. Walker sat to his right, a giggling Karisawa on his lap and Kida sat to the left, with a blushing Mikado on his lap. "Yes I did. All yours, Shizu-chan." Shit.
"Um. I suppose I should start at the beginning?" He was standing in front of Izaya's desk. He felt like the kid who had been called to read out to the rest of the class, but hasn't been paying attention. "I couldn't find the right time to say this... I mean I tried..." Damn it. "I was born different to everyone else."It took him a few attempts.
"I'm...Intersex. So i'm mainly male, but I have...girl...bits as well." Fuck, he was messing it up completely. "So...I'm um pregnant." If it hadn't been concerning him, he would have found their expressions comical. Confusion had filled their faces, turning into shock, mouths dropping open. Karisawa was the first to recover, her squeal ripping through his ears. "Wow, this only gets better. Plot bunnies, you know the ideas I could come up with? This is... Congratulations Shizu-Shizu, Iza-Iza." He couldn't do anything as the otaku, jumped off Walker's lap to hug him. She then ran around the desk to hug Izaya.
Mikado smiled up at him, blue eyes shining. "Congratulations." The younger blond looked like he was still in shock. "I didn't see that coming. Wait so do you dress like a woman? I mean we never actually saw you and Shizuka together?" He was hoping they wouldn't realise that. "That was...me." Kida whistled. "Damn you make one hot woman." His comment earned him a glare from both Mikado and Izaya. Shizuo winced as the door slammed, Kadota walking out without a word. Shit. A hand rested on his shoulder, squeezing gently. "So no one here has any problems with what Shizu-chan, just told you?"
The four left shook their heads. "Good, you can stay for hot chocolate or coffee, but bare in mind, Shizu-chan has morning sickness and gets tired easily." He felt his face flush in embarrassment. His eyes narrowed at the folder in the flea's hand. "You're going out?" He could already guess where. "I need to give this to Shiki. I'll be back soon." His lover kissed him quickly, heading out the door. "Izaya. You can tell them." Shiki and Akabayashi had done a lot for him. And then he was gone, leaving him with his workmates. "Anyone know how to work a coffee machine?"
He could tell Kadota had left for the day. His desk was empty on the CCTV. Honestly he didn't blame him. Everyone had accepted him, he should have told them from the start. He was an idiot for being afraid. Izaya still hadn't come back yet, pulling out one of the blankets, Shizuo carried it over to the sofa. Being with his work mates all morning had worn him out, as well as stopping him from being able to think.
Izaya had banned him from going to the café, in case he went ahead and brought cake. Instead he was given a ham salad sandwich, which he grudgingly ate. He spent the rest of the day on the sofa, watching the CCTV, or sleeping. His work mates were happily chatting away, but there was still no sign of Kadota.
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