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#shinobu isnt surprised tbh
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Surprise
Warnings: I never proofread, too sweet, talk of urine
You were late, noticeably so as you looked at the calendar once more. Your menstrual cycle should have started 2 weeks ago, you were always spot on, never late or early unless stressed out. You rubbed at your chin anxiously, trying to figure out your next move. You had been sick a few times but thought nothing of it, it usually happened occasionally during your cycle so you didn't think anything of it, how could you? You were happy and healthy besides that. You were happily married and even though it had only been 5 months since you officiated your relationship you felt nothing but bliss in your time together. Kyojuro shuffled around the kitchen, cleaning up the bento he had brought with him out on patrol last night before he tucked himself into bed.
"You've been staring at the calendar sunflower. Is everything alright? Do you still not feel well?" Worry clouded Kyojuros eyes as he approached you, setting down his sword before pulling you into his arms. "Would you like to lay down with me?" You pulled away, grasping your husband's hands in your own to address his worries.
"I was trying to remember what I needed to get at the market, I need to write it all down before I forget again. Don't worry, I am okay today" you chuckled, making the man smile at your words
"Alright my dear, do you need more money? Make sure you dress warmly, it was chilly on my way home" you shook your head, smiling gently as he placed a soft kiss on your forehead, repeating the action on both your cheeks before releasing you and moving towards the bedroom, sword in hand.
"I'll see you tonight Kyo, sleep well my flame" he waved goodbye, disappearing into the hallway as you ran to collect your small purse of money and shopping list you already had.
You left the house quietly, making your way up the mountain to the butterfly estate. If there was one way to confirm your suspicions, it was to go to your trusted doctor.
"Mrs. Rengoku! How is marital bliss?" Shinobu didn't look up from the vial in her hand, capping the contents and placing it in the small wooden carrying case alongside dozens of other vials. You blushed, well aware of Kyojuros lack of silence about his happiness, Tengen often told you how annoying it was. "Rengoku always tells us how wonderful his wife is!" She smiled as she turned towards you. "Anyways, how can I help you? Is everything okay?" You nodded, seating yourself on an open stool as Shinobu joined you.
"Everything is wonderful. so good in fact, I have a feeling I'm with child" Shinobu didn't hide her surprise, eyebrows raising as he jaw dropped.
"That's amazing. You two really wasted no time starting a family, ok then, let's see if you're right. I've been researching a new way to confirm pregnancy, they do it in the west and it seems to be good so far. It uses urine however, do you feel comfortable with that?"
"How long does it take? I want to confirm this before Kyojuro leaves again” Shinobu nodded in understanding, she knew how quickly you could be called away as a hashira.
“at this stage as long as you can provide the urine in a decent amount of time, maybe an hour? Blood work takes a little longer”
“Let’s do it!” You sat up straighter, excited at the prospect of confirming your suspicions and potentially, but most likely carrying Kyojuros child. Since you first met him in the crowded shopping center, to your first official date after he asked to court you. Being with him, raising a family with him, loving him until the end of time was all you wanted, all you craved. Dreams do come true, and while you waited in the back gardens of the butterfly estate to confirm, you thanked the heavens for your luck.
“Y/N! Lady Kocho is asking for you” Sumi, Kiyo and Naho came up to you, butterfly clips bouncing as they ran.
“Thank you girls” You rose, rollowing their quick footsteps back inside and towards the back of the estate. Shinobu was seated when you arrived at her office, a smile adorning her features as you sat across from her, hands already fidgeting with your light haori.
“Well Y/N you were right. You are indeed pregnant. Congratulations!” Shinobu wasted no time with formalities, clapping at your bright expression. Nothing could wipe the grin on yourr face as you thanked her and quickly made your way out, wanting to be home to tell Kyojuro as soon as possible. It was only early afternoon though and it would still be hours before he would wake for the evening. But the excitement in your heart that traveled like blood through the rest of your body was too large to ignore.
You arrived home quicker than usual, heading straight towards your shared bedroom, hoping that if you slept, by the time you woke again Kyojuro would also be awake and ready for your exciting news. Kyojuro was tucked into your shared futon, his hair that was normally tied out of his face splayed across his pillow as he laid on his side. You tried to walk carefully, tip toeing around the bedroom to your wardrobe, hoping for something lighter to wear for bed.
"Sunflower?" You could hear shuffling from behind you "is everything alright? You never come in the bedroom this early" perceptive as always. Kyojuro was sitting up, his kimono holding onto his shoulders for dear life.
"Do you still not feel good
"I'm sorry to wake you, I figured I would join you today, I don't have much to do and it has been a while since I slept with you by my side" Kyojuros eyes lit up at the idea, holding the blanket open as he patted the spot next to him, eager to have you lay with him.
"Of course! I would love for you to join me" you nodded, closing the wardrobe and forgoing changing into a different kimono. You quickly snuggled into the futon, sliding closer to your husband who had wasted no time in wrapping his arms around you, resting his chin atop your head as you laid in his bare chest.
“How are you feeling my dear? You’ve been sick on and off, i worry for you”
"Actually my flame, there's something I wanted to tell you" he hummed. You pulled out of his embrace, his eyes shooting open to meet your own. He made no move to reply, hoping you would continue.
"Kyojuro" you started "I'm pregnant" there was a heavy pause as Kyojuro stared at you, pupils shaking as he processed your words.
"Pregnant? As in like… my baby?" He sounded confused as he looked down at your stomach, still flat for the time being. It almost made you laugh if you were thrumming with nervous excitement at the knowledge of Kyojuros child being in your stomach.
"Yes my flame, there is a baby in here" the hand you had in your grasp moved to your stomach, pressing against the fabric of your kimono. Kyojuro didn't look up from where his hand lay, a wide smile breaking into his features as he applied more pressure
"A baby, my baby, our baby. What do you think she'll look like?" He was excited, all hints of exhaustion wiped from his brain as he thought of your child. “I hope she looks like you, a copy of you, so i can stare at you whenever i want, even if your out and about” The idea had tears springing to your eyes. A child. Created from the love you shared.
“You keep saying her Kyojuro, you know there hasn’t been a female Rengoku in forever. Its too early to even begin guessing” his smile didn’t falter.
“I’m not guessing, its a girl. I just know it” you nodded, quickly accepting Kyojuros idea. Besides, it's not like you wanted to argue about it, you were happy no matter what.
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