Feels Like the First Time

Chapter Four- The Announcement

After about ten minutes, everyone was sat with drinks in hand and Mei and Ritsu stood in front of the two-seater garden chair hand in hand.

"So, Ritsu and I have something to tell you all," the party went silent with a curious look at the couple. Mei continued, "We're getting married!" She thrust her left hand out at this, wiggling her fingers to show off the ring. Everyone cheered at this but was quickly silenced when Mei gave them a look that indicated she wasn't finished. "I'm also pregnant." At this everyone but Ootori, Morinozuka and myself froze. Mei shot Ritsu a nervous look as she saw everyone gaping at them. I stood and went over to congratulate the couple, throwing my arms around them both and forcing them to jump up and down with me in excitement. I released them and saw Ootori and Morinozuka stood behind me waiting to also congratulate them. Ootori just shook their hands and politely offered his assistance with the wedding and baby.

"Actually, Ootori," Ritsu said. "Hannah-chan will be planning the wedding but she'll probably need help actually getting things as she doesn't know the area or what's good. We'd really appreciate it if you could help her with that. We're planning on the wedding being in December, so we won't need you for long." Ritsu rubbed the back of his anxiously with his free hand and gave Ootori an almost begging look. He knew as well as I did the fit that Mei would throw if the wedding wasn't perfect and he didn't want me to be solely in the firing line.

Ootori looked at me and gave me an assessing once over before turning back to the happy couple and agreeing with a tight smile. Oh no, I thought, recognising his obvious displeasure at the thought. I automatically straightened my spine, my professional mask slipping into place when he turned back toward me.

"Have you had any ideas?" He asked attempting but failing to hide his aggravation.

"Yes, I have. Mei informed me a week ago about the wedding, in fact it was my suggestion to have the wedding in December considering the due date of the baby. Mei very much likes the idea of getting married in the snow so that must be considered when looking at venues, however you will more than likely know better than I where would be the best. I do really appreciate your help with this." I said with a polite smile. Ootori nodded and then reached into his pocket, pulling out a business card before walking away. I rolled my eyes at his behaviour then went back to my seat. Everyone at this point had snapped out of their shock and was up and hugging the happy couple.

"When is the baby due?" Haruhi asked a slight flush on her cheeks as she grinned widely at Mei. She was clearly very happy for them.

"May 29th. I'm so excited and Ritsu started knitting blankets and hats for the baby." At this Ritsu blushed profusely as the twins sniggered.

"Well, I'm surprised you guys are the first of us to have a baby," the twin on the left said.

"Yeah, always thought it'd be boss and Haruhi." Said the other. I should really learn their names, I thought to myself. I noticed Tamaki and Haruhi blushing after looking at each other. I looked to Mei, who had also noticed, she winked at me and I nodded back.

"Yeah, how come you guys haven't had a baby yet? You've been married for five years now." Mei said with her signature smirk. Haruhi rolled her eyes at her friend in an attempt to hide her blush. Tamaki however began to sputter, "Well, we've been busy and, well, we have been working on the house, and, you know, there are ... things ..." he trailed off realising everyone was staring at him.

"Well, Honey and Reiko haven't had a baby yet!" Haruhi shouted in panic, pointing at the short blond sat next to me.

"Yeah, but he's Honey." The twins answered in unison with a shrug.