Title:
Time Well Spent
"This is such bliss," Arisa sighed, sinking into the warm embrace of the water.
Tohru giggled lightly before shifting her attention toward Saki.
"Are you okay, Saki-chan?"
"I'm fine, Tohru-kun," Saki replied, resting her hands on her slightly protruding belly. "A short time in the Hot Spring won't do any harm."
"Don't be such a worry wart," Arisa said, playfully.
Tohru slightly blushed.
"This coming from the woman who cried, when she saw Tohru-kun wearing her old Middle school swimsuit?" Saki responded, earning herself a glare from Arisa.
Honestly Saki didn't mind Tohru's concern for her well being. She had gotten quite use to all the fuss being made over her. It was a miracle she could get away from Yuki's watchful eye long enough to spend the day with her friends uninterrupted. No insane brother in law and sister in law trying to measure her for special clothes, no brother and parents constantly asking her if she was doing okay and finally no overprotective husband hovering over her was more than she could have hoped. It was just a day of peace and quiet spent with her two closet friends.
"Have you found out what you are having?" Tohru asked, curiously.
"Not officially, but I am certain it will be a boy."
"That's great! Yuki-kun will be able to hold him," Tohru said, happily.
Saki smiled at Tohru but from the corner of her eye she saw Arisa slightly frown.
"What's a matter, Arisa?"
"It's just that I'm curious if this Sohma curse is really lifting. I know Kureno's curse lifted but is it possible that another bird will still be born in the future."
"Well there has been many births in the Sohma family since Kureno's curse was lifted so I think it's a good sign that the curse is breaking," Saki answered, simply. When Hatori had informed her of her pregnancy he had explained to her how many new babies had been born curse free since Kureno's curse was lifted. She wasn't worried her gut feelings were telling her everything would be fine.
"Now who's being the worry wart?" Tohru lightly teased, causing them all to giggle.
"Okay, you got me there."
"So Tohru-kun when is the big date?"
"We still haven't decided. It will likely be next spring but we haven't chosen a date yet." Tohru smiled warmly.
"It's certainly about time you two tied the knot." Arisa said frankly.
"So when are you and Kureno going to start having children?" Tohru questioned, slyly.
Arisa instantly blushed. Saki and Tohru only laughed at her baffled demeanor.
"We're just going to play it by year. If it happens, it happens."
"Have you been trying?" Saki asked, frankly.
"No, we've just been practicing," Arisa replied, impishly.
"Oh, Arisa-chan." Tohru lighted scalded.
Arisa grinned mischievously. "What? I'm just saying..."
"We know what you're saying, Arisa." Saki replied, cutting Arisa off.
Saki had to admit the day was going well. It had been far too long since the three of them had spent time alone. It put her into such a good mood, a good mood that stayed with her for the rest of day. After the hot spring excursion and a small lunch the three friends parted ways. It was evening by the time she made it home. The lights were on and a lovely aroma was drifting out of the house. Before Saki could reach for the door, it slid open and she was met with a kiss.
"How was your day?" Yuki asked sweetly.
"It was peaceful. How was work?" she asked, stepping into the house and closing the door behind her.
Yuki slightly frowned. "I'd rather not talk about work. I ordered dinner, are you hungry?"
"I'm not really in the mood for food," she said simply, allowing her cloak to fall to the floor.
Yuki slightly blushed at the suggestive gleam in her eyes. "Then what are you in the mood for?" he asked, lightly placing his hands on her waist.
Loosely she placed her arms around his shoulders and gently pulled him into a passionate kiss, making sure to keep enough space between them. After a few moments she broke the kiss and touched her forehead against his forehead.
"I guess this means dinner can wait?" he asked.
"Yes." Saki merely answered.