A/N: You asked for it, and so here is your epilogue. Enjoy! FYI… if you would like to see more of this pairing, let me know. I have a few story ideas, and they are a little more in-depth than just a short White Day story. XD
Epilogue – Ten Years Later
If asked ten or even more years ago where they thought everyone would end up, the answers for Tohru and Momiji would have been very different to reality. No one would have believed that when Tohru walked into the Sohma's lives that she would be the one to help break the curse or that she would end up with the rabbit instead of the cat or rat. It hadn't seemed possible at the time. Then when she and Momiji started to date during her second year of high school, most people thought it was a phase and the couple would eventually break up… sooner rather than later too in all honesty, but everyone would have been wrong. Oh, the couple had their moments when they would argue or ignore each other for a day or two, but it never last long and they would soon be back together; with the exception of one time.
That one time, it seemed like a lifetime ago. It happened just after Tohru had graduated from high school. They had gotten into a little tiff for one reason or another. Unknown to everyone around them, and in the beginning Tohru herself, Momiji had decided to break up with the only girl he loved because she was about to go to college (granted it was in the same city as they currently lived), she would meet new people, and he would remain in high school for another year. It just made sense to him to breakup regardless if that was the last thing he actually wanted to do. A fight was started days after Tohru's graduation and the couple broke up. Their relationship seemed finished, but it didn't last. Less than a month after the end, a new beginning started. Kyo, two weeks after the breakup, believed it was his turn now had tried to ask Tohru out, but he had been denied. The former cat could see the love and hurt still shining in her eyes and knew she wanted Momiji back. So with the help of the rat, tiger, cow, and sheep (Hiro was very reluctant to help), the former couple were locked in a room and rekindled their relationship.
The fears that Momiji held about their separation were quickly put to rest as Tohru started her classes at the local college. Guys may have tried to catch her attention, but it never worked. Ever mindful of Kyo's previous lessons about being a space cadet, she made sure to pay attention to her surroundings and people around her… well unless another Sohma or friend stood with her. One day, Momiji even picked her up from school and the guys that tried to surround her found out quickly why they would never win. The blond had come into his own and was everything and more that the student council president pictured him to be during Momiji's first year in high school. Girls thought they would have a chance now that Tohru was gone, but his heart only belonged to the brunette and that would never change.
Through the trials and tribulations, they survived and their relationship kept getting stronger and stronger: Momiji and Tohru proved to everyone they belonged together and could stand the test of time. To cement their love, Momiji proposed to his girlfriend during her third year in college, throwing herself at him, she wholehearted accepted his ring as they fell to the floor in a joyous heap. Ayame designed the dress and two years later, after Momiji graduated college, the rabbit and the rice ball were celebrating their nuptials with all of the former zodiac in attendance…. Yes, even Akito came and wished the couple well. There may have been a time when he really didn't "appreciate" Tohru, but he had long gotten over his "affliction" and got along rather well with the girl… it's what happens when one realizes the girl won't be going away; it is either accept or keep fighting a losing battle.
Now today on White Day again, ten years after they confessed to each other, almost three years after their marriage, they were welcoming their first child into the world. Tohru had been in labor for over sixteen hours and Momiji stood by her side as her coach and husband. She was tired, but pushed through as so many women had before her. Both soon to be parents were excited about seeing their new bundle of joy; to see what they were having since they had decided to keep it a surprise for them and the family.
"Come on Tohru, you can do this," Momiji cheered his wife on.
Doing nothing to confirm or deny her husband's words, Tohru scrunched up her face as another contraction hit her. They were getting stronger and she felt like she was ready to push. Thankfully, the doctor chose that moment to check on her. Indeed she was fully dilated and the time to push had finally arrived.
Momiji continued to cheer her on and held her hand through it all. Tohru wanted to scream with the pain and questioned her decision to go natural without an epidural. Hindsight was 20/20 because right now, she wanted those drugs. Grunting as she pushed again, she squeezed her husband's hand as tight as she could. When would it be over?
"Okay, Mrs. Sohma, one more big push," the doctor declared and as Tohru pushed, he pulled the baby free, smiling at the couple as soon as he held the new addition to the Sohma family, "Congratulations, it's a boy."
Crying, Tohru cried and had never seen a more beautiful child than her own as soon as it was placed upon her chest, still waiting to be completely cleaned up. She kissed the top of his head and looked up at her husband seeing his own eyes filled with tears. This was their little miracle. There had been a time when she would not have been able to hold this baby, but now she could… they both could hold any children they created together.
After the birthing process was completed and the baby had been taken to the nursery for a checkup while Tohru had been taken to her room, Momiji left his sleeping wife to spread the good news to the Sohma's who had gathered and were currently holding one of the waiting rooms hostage. Walking in, everyone turned to him anxious to hear what he had to say. His beaming smile in place, he announced, "We have a baby boy. Tohru is fine and so is Kazuki Sohma… our son."
Everyone clapped and yelled upon hearing the good news. Many pounded Momiji's back and asked when they could see Tohru. Today was a day to celebrate and welcome in a new member of the Sohma family and to once again give thanks that a mother could hold her child regardless of gender. They had much to be grateful for, but Momiji was mostly grateful to his beautiful wife who had given him the most precious gift he could ever ask for as well as her love. Valentine's Day and White Day would always mean more to them than the average couple, and Kazuki was proof of that.
