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I looked up at Kid shyly. "C-can we talk for a minute?"
"Could it wait a bit? I have piles of homework to do." He said as he kissed my cheek. "But I promise we'll talk later." He said and sat down at the table. He's said that for three days straight…
Disappointed, I nodded and went into Kid and I's bedroom. I laid across our bed and closed my eyes. I've been feeling so tired lately… well I guess that's to be expected. I gently rubbed my stomach. I really want Kid to know…
I must have fallen asleep because next thing I knew Kid was gently shaking my shoulder. I opened my eyes drowsily and stared up at him. "Hmm…?" I asked groggily.
Kid smiled and moved my bangs from my eyes, "You fell asleep, silly."
"Oh…" I sat up and stretched.
"You didn't eat dinner yet, did you? It's not good to skip a meal; do you want me to make you a sandwich?" He asked.
I shook my head. I know it's not good, but I don't feel the greatest so I'm not even sure I could keep it down.
Kid frowned in disagreement but climbed into bed anyway. He went to bed rather quickly; I guess he was worn out from doing all that homework. It is his last year at the DWMA, and the school year is ending soon…
I felt a strong wave of nausea hit me and I quickly jumped out of bed and ran to the bathroom. I made it just in time, emptying my stomach of its contents. At least I didn't eat dinner too... I thought as I heaved again. After a few minutes, there was nothing left to come out so I rested my head on the cool seat of the toilet. I can't get up right now… I still feel so nauseous…
"Crona? What's wrong? Are you sick?" I heard Kid's voice from the doorway but didn't turn to see him. I don't want him to see me this way…
"K-Kid… please… get out…" I almost couldn't finish because my body lurched again and spilled what little it could.
Kid rushed over and sat beside me. He held my hair back with one hand and rubbed circles on my back with the other. I kept my head on the toilet seat. I wish Kid didn't have to see this…
"Are you feeling any better?" Kid asked, standing. He got a rag from the sink counter and wet it.
"N-not… really…" I said as Kid sat next to me once again. I noticed that he had also grabbed a pony-tail holder. He pulled my hair back for me and wiped my forehead with the rag while still rubbing my back soothingly. I felt the nausea pass and fatigue come back over me.
"K… Kid…" I whispered.
"Yes? Do you need something?"
"N-no… I just… thank you..."
"There's nothing to thank me about." He said as he kissed my cheek.
"Kid… I think I'm better now…"
"Ok, do you want to go to bed?"
I nodded and he stood, helping me up gently. I felt dizzy and leaned against him. He put his arm around me and helped me back to bed. After he tucked me in, he went back to the bathroom to clean up. After a few minutes, he came and placed a small trash can beside me. He kissed my forehead and climbed into bed. Before I knew it, I had fallen asleep.
I opened my eyes to a bright room. I covered them with my arm and sat up slowly. Where's Kid? I looked around and saw a note on his pillow. I picked it up and read over it.
Good morning, Crona
Are you feeling better? Father wanted to have lunch today. But if you need me, don't hesitate to call.
I love you,
Kid
I sighed and rolled back over on my side. I really need to talk to him. I wonder when he'll be back…
I'm starting to get a little annoyed about this… I mean… this is so important…
Wait…
What if Kid gets upset? He... he might not want this… What if… he… doesn't…?
I felt panic well up in my throat as I tried not to cry. N-no. Of course Kid wouldn't feel that way! I'm just… being silly. It must be the hormones…
I sighed and rubbed my stomach. I'm surprised no one's said anything yet… I'm starting to show…
I sluggishly stood up and wandered into the living room. I sat on the couch and clicked on the TV. I hope Kid gets home soon…
I watched TV for a while and eventually I heard the door unlocking and opening. I turned to see Kid walk in… followed by Soul and Black Star.
Why couldn't he just come home by himself so I could talk to him? I sighed and stood.
"Good morning Crona. How are you feeling?" Kid asked, walking over to kiss me on the cheek.
"I'm fine… I think I'm going to go take a nap…"
"Oh, ok. I think Soul, Black Star, and I are going to go see a movie. Are you sure you don't want to come?"
I felt anger well up inside of me but tried not to let it show. I'm never going to get to tell him! "N-no. I'll stay here…" I diverted my eyes from him and walked away, going into the bedroom. I felt my anger boil over and tears spill from my eyes. This is getting bad, I'm being so emotional. But I can't help it! The feelings won't stop…
"Hey, Crona, are you ok? You're acting strange." Kid said through the door.
"D-Don't come in!" I said with a shaky voice.
I saw the door open and Kid came in, closing the door behind him. He looked at me with a concerned expression. "Crona what's wrong?" He came closer to me.
I covered my face with my hands and turned away from him. "J-Just go to your movie!"
I heard Kid walk out of the room. I started to sob harder… he really doesn't care!
After a second, he came back in. "I told them to go on without me. Now, Crona, tell me what's wrong." I sat on the bed and uncovered my eyes.
"K-Kid…"
"Look, I know I haven't been spending a lot of time with you lately, but schools ending soon and I know I won't get to see my friends as often after that. Also, final exams are coming up as you know. But, Crona, I am so sorry… I really didn't know it was making you feel so unimportant." I saw how sad he looked and frowned.
"Kid… It's not really that… I'm just being… really emotional… I got upset because there's something that I've been needing to talk to you about."
"Well you have my undivided attention." He sat next to me and took my hand.
Now that I'm about to tell him… I'm getting nervous… How will he react?
"W-well… um…"
"Go on, don't be nervous."
"Kid…" I took a deep breath and moved his hand to my stomach, placing it over my slightly noticeable bulge.
Kid's eyes grew wide. "Y-You're… you're…"
I looked away nervously and nodded.
"Oh… oh my god Crona…" He moved his hand from my belly and embraced me. He squeezed me tightly to his chest. "I just can't believe it…" his voice was shaky.
I pushed away from him slightly to look at his face. He was… crying… Kid was crying with a big smile on his face.
"Oh, Crona… If I had known sooner I wouldn't have neglected you so much. I'm so sorry." He hugged me again and this time I squeezed him back. I felt my own tears flow as my heart filled with warmth.
Kid's happy. He's actually happy about our baby.
We stayed like that for a while, locked in each other's embrace. Eventually we moved to lie next to each other on the bed. Kid had me snuggled up against him while he rubbed my belly gently. This feels so nice… I can't wait to see what Kid will be like as a father…
- A Month Later-
After telling Kid the good news, he spread it to all of our friends and to his father. His father didn't seem very happy at first but I think he's growing to accept it. Most of my clothes don't fit any more, so I've mostly been borrowing Maka and Tsubaki's clothes. Kid and I went to the doctors last week and found out that I'm roughly twelve weeks along, so we still have a long way to go. We didn't get to see the ultrasound though; there were some technical difficulties so the doctor asked to have us back today.
I should probably get up and get ready since it's almost lunch and I'm still in bed.
I stood sluggishly and stretched my arms wide. I picked out some clothes to wear, brushed my teeth and hair and walked into the living room. Kid was sitting on the couch when I came in.
He looked up and smiled. "Good morning, sleepyhead."
I walked and sat next to him. "You shouldn't let me sleep in so long…" I said and drowsily placed my head on his shoulder.
He kissed my cheek, "You need the rest." He placed his hand gently on my stomach and rubbed it soothingly.
"Mmm… That feels good…" I said quietly.
Kid leaned his head against mine and continued to rub my belly. After a while, Kid said that it was time to go. He stood first, and then helped me up off of our low couch.
The drive was quick; we arrived in about twenty minutes. Kid and I climbed out of the car and entered the doctor's office. I sat down as Kid went to the front desk to fill out some forms. After a few minutes, a nurse came out and called for us.
We followed her to the office and waited for the doctor. Kid helped me up to sit on the cool metal table. He stood next to me, holding my hand.
"Are you as nervous as I am?" Kid asked.
"Probably… the doctor did say we might get to know the gender today… I wonder what it will be."
"I don't know. I don't really care, either, as long as it's our baby."
I turned to Kid and smiled.
"I wonder where the doctor is…" I thought aloud.
"I don't know… maybe there was an emergency of some sort?"
I gasped and Kid looked over at me with concern. "What's wrong? Are you in pain?"
"No… here." I took his hand and placed it on my stomach. His expression turned into one of awe as he felt our little baby kick. "That's the first time it's ever happened…" I said quietly, smiling at Kid's expression.
"That's… that's amazing…" Kid said, staring intently at my belly.
"So sorry to keep you waiting— oh, am I interrupting something?"
Kid and I jumped at the sound of the doctor coming in. "O-oh no, you didn't. The baby was kicking for the first time." I said, smiling.
"Oh that's great! Maybe it'll be moving in the ultrasound too."
After a few minutes, the doctor had everything set up and turned on the monitor. Kid and I both watched in amazement as our little baby came onscreen.
"Let's see… let me just turn it a little here…" The doctor said as he adjusted to try to see the gender.
"Well… it's a boy."
Kid and I smiled at each other.
"And… a girl."
Our expressions turned from happy to disbelief.
"A-and..?" Kid said, looking like he was about to faint.
"Yes. Congratulations, you are having twins."
I smiled big. I can't even imagine how happy Kid is right now. There's nothing better than symmetrical twins.
I glanced at Kid and knew that that was exactly what he was thinking. No wonder my belly's growing so big so fast.
"I just… I can't believe it." Kid said happily.
The doctor smiled, "And everything else looks good so you two can go on home."
Kid and I left the doctor's office and headed home. When we got there, Kid called everyone to share the news.
I'm just… so happy right now… everything is so amazing… I can't wait for Kid and I to have our babies in our arms.