Hiya! This is a new story that I thought of. It just wouldn't leave my mind until I wrote it, so hope you like it!

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Naru leaned back in his chair, twirling his pen between his fingers. He was deep in thought, thinking about his wife who went to a doctors' appointment today. He was all set to go with her, but she promptly declined, saying she'd rather go alone. Naru's frown deepened at the thought. Something's been going on with Mai and he needed to find out what. She's hardly been eating anything for the last few weeks, and when she does eat, she just brings it right back up. He's also seen her staring at her herself in the bathroom mirror more times than he could count as he'd be walking by. Mai would always have one hand on her lower back and the other on her stomach like she was trying to flatten it.

Naru never thought Mai was that kind of girl, but...is she worried about her weight? He guessed she could be, but she's never worried about it before so why now? He thought she looked amazing like she always did!

After much persuading, Naru finally got Mai to make an appointment, but she had cancelled it three different times like she was putting it off. But today Naru made her go without fuss, now he just had to wait and see what the doctor said...the female doctor. Naru had made sure of that especially when Mai decided she was going to go alone. Mai certainly didn't seem to notice, but Naru's seen the looks she's gotten from other men before. Mai was his wife and he didn't want anyone else looking or touching her. But apparently certain annoying, idiotic people just loved to break the 'no touch Mai' rule just to get him all riled up.

There was a knock on his door, and Naru looked up to find his older assistant in the doorway of his office. Lin had to hold back a smirk as he walked in. He had been standing there for a few minutes, but apparently his young boss had been too preoccupied worrying about Mai to notice—not that he could blame him, Mai's been worrying them all. Even though Mai and Naru had dated for almost two years before they got married, which has also been almost two years since then, he still finds their antics oh so amusing. For example, the only time Naru completely zones out is when he's thinking about Mai. I don't think those two will ever change. Lin thought.

"Mai just called and said she went back to your apartment after she finished at the doctor. She also wanted me to inform you that dinner will be ready when you get home." He said. Naru nodded in appreciation and was relieved that Mai made it back safely but anyone could tell he still looked troubled. "Mai sounded fine, Naru." Lin tried to assure him. "In fact she sounded...thrilled."

Naru looked up at the older man, confused. "Thrilled?"

What could be so thrilling about going to the doctor?

"Yes. When I asked her why she was so happy, she just giggled and said it was a secret for now." Lin frowned. Okay, that's a little weird even for Mai, especially with the way she had been acting for the last few weeks. Maybe Naru should have went with her...the doctor might have given her something funny... "Naru, why don't you go ahead and go home? I'll finish up here." He suggested.

"Yes, I...think I will." He replied emotionlessly, his eyes scanning over his desk before he stood up. But Lin just knew he was itching to get out of there. He waited until Naru was out of the office and down the street before he chuckled and returned back to his office. Like he said before, oh so amusing!

Mai hummed happily as she prepared dinner. She couldn't wait until Naru came home to tell him the great news!

She had been skeptical about her situation—before she went to the doctor of course. It wasn't until two weeks ago that she thought she might have been pregnant. At first she thought it might've been just the flu or something with the way she had been feeling. But then she began thinking of the possibility that she was pregnant. Her 'monthly' wasn't always regular—because she was so skinny, the doctor once told her—so she decided she couldn't really go by that. She had desperately wanted to go buy a pregnancy test, but Naru hardly ever lets her out of his sight and she didn't want to tell him of her suspicions unless she absolutely knew she was carrying their child. She finally decided she should go to the doctor. Apparently Naru was very worried about her, too, because he kept bugging her to make an appointment. The only reason she had cancelled the other appointments was because she thought her 'monthly' might come and then there would be the devastating hope that she wasn't pregnant after all. But thankfully she went today and now knew the fantastic news! The only thing left was to tell Naru...

How was she going to tell Naru? She had been so excited about telling him that she forgot how she was going to.

The soon-to-be mother leaned against the kitchen counter in thought. She couldn't just say it straight out...could she? Mai wasn't given too much time to think before she heard their front door open and close. She exhaled deeply and continued making dinner.

"Mai!" Naru's voice rang throughout the apartment.

"In the kitchen!" She called back, stirring some food in a pot. Not even five seconds later she felt two strong arms wrap around her middle, hugging her from behind. Mai giggled softly when Naru buried his face in the crook of her neck as he breathed in her scent. "You're home earlier than usual."

Naru kissed the side of her neck. "Lin told me that you called and said you already came home so I thought I would too...And I'm glad I did, what have I told you about keeping the door locked when you're here by yourself?" He reprimanded in a stern but gentle voice. Mai cut the stove off and removed the pots off the ire that were cooking. She moved slightly in Naru's hold, trying to turn around to face him. He loosened his arms a bit so she could.

But just a bit.

"Stop worrying so much, I'm fine." She assured as she wrapped her own arms around his neck.

"Yes, but something could have happened and then I wouldn't have been here to—" Mai cut him off by sealing her lips with his.

To say Naru's protective of Mai would be an understatement...a way, way understatement. Mai had always believed that Naru was protective of her before they had even started dating. After all, he was always the one who saved her and always put her with the strongest member of their team—so namely Lin or himself—for her own safety. When they began dating, Naru became more protective. It wasn't just on cases anymore that he tried to make sure she was safe. Oh, and let's not forget how jealous or possessive he became when another guy came around neither. It was around a year after they started dating that they took a very dangerous case which led to Mai almost dying. In fact she did die. Twice. But the doctors brought her back.

Their client's son had been possessive by the spirit, who just happened to be a serial killer, that was haunting their inn. He was killing innocent girls who unfortunately had the same hair color as Mai. The possessed son had waited patiently for Mai to be alone so he could strike. When the moment finally came, he grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth and nose with a rag full of chloroform. It took around fourteen hours before a very livid Naru found her along with the other members of the team. Naru and Ayako had immediately taken the unconscious girl's form to the hospital, leaving the others to deal with the spirit. Mai had suffered multiple stab wounds and lost about six pints of blood. Luckily though, after all that, she only has one scar on the left side of her stomach which had been the deepest. How she didn't end up with more scars, she'll never know.

After Mai was released from the hospital Naru, who didn't leave her side the entire time, made her stay with him for a while since she was still healing and couldn't do anything that would strain her body and tear the stitches. Though Naru was against the idea, Mai moved back to her place when she was able to do things by herself—without anyone's help. After that incident on the case, though, Naru hardly ever let Mai out of his sight when they were together. And when they weren't he had to call to make sure she was alright. He had admitted to Mai once before when she was still in the hospital that he had never been so scared in his life than when he found her covered in her own blood.

"But it didn't." Mai insisted as she pulled away. "I'm sorry, okay? I'll try and remember next time." Naru could only just stare at her for a few moments before he sighed and gave a reluctant nod. Mai smiled warmly up at her husband. "Good. Dinner is ready now so let's eat." She detached her arms from around him, ready to be let go and turned around, only Naru didn't release her. "Ehh, Naru...you have to let me go now..."

"You haven't said anything about your doctor appointment." Naru mentioned as a disappointed frown formed on his face. "Aren't you going to tell me about it?"

"Oh. Y-yeah, I am. I was just waiting for the right time." Despite being extremely happy, Mai was also very nervous. After all it isn't everyday you tell your husband you're pregnant.

"Now is a good time as any, Mai."

The brunette looked down and bit her lip. Obviously Naru wasn't going to drop the subject, no matter what she said to get out of it. Of course she couldn't wait to tell him they were going to have a child, but this just isn't how she imagined it—basically against her will. But then again she didn't plan on how to tell him anyways...

Meanwhile Naru observed his wife carefully as he noticed the different expressions flutter across her face. He knew she was hesitant to tell him but the question was why? Unless it was bad news...no, Lin said she sounded thrilled earlier and she's been smiling non-stop since he got home. She's also biting her lip, Naru noted, which she only does when she knows she's in trouble, has done something wrong and is trying to hide it, or she's nervous about something. Naru couldn't recall anything that she did wrong lately and she went to the doctor today so there shouldn't be anything she's trying to hide that she did wrong...so she has to be nervous. So why would she be happy and nervous to tell him something?

Finally Mai looked back up at him. She gently took one of his hands that was wrapped around her waist and guided it to rest on her stomach.

"Naru, I'm pregnant."

Oh, that's why.

Ohhhh.

Oh.

I don't know about yall but I thought that'd be a good place to stop lol. Please review and tell me what you thought about it! :)

Oh, and for any of those who read my other fanfic 'By the way, we're dating', I will not be neglecting it. It was my first story so it's my top priority. The updates will still be the same ^_^ So don't be mad I started another story. I'll hopefully be posting chapter 17 of BTWWD next Monday!