Darling in the Franxx: Homecoming

Chapter 22- Wedding Bells

Alright continuing on from the high tension of last chapter lets try to enjoy a nice quiet wedding shall we? In addition I am leaving a link for a straw poll that I have published. It pertains to the story I will be writing once Homecoming is complete and now is your chance to voice your opinion. Don't miss out! strawpoll.com/e5352k4x  

You awake to the warmth of the sun and gentle chirping of nearby birds. You begin to get up but a weight on your chest makes you pause. Looking down you are somewhat shocked to see Kyu's head resting on your bare chest.

What in the, you ask yourself. You look closer and are even more surprised to see that while your jacket is draped across Kyu's shoulders, she wears nothing underneath. Ok, you say to yourself beginning to take inventory of the situation, so I'm in the woods, Kyu is naked. You check again. Yep, definitely naked. How did I get here and what happened?

You look around and find that you are beneath a tree on the shore of a lake. Alright, I'm dreaming. Yeah, that must be it. What else would explain? "Good morning," Kyu mumbles as she rubs her eyes, breaking your train of thought.

"Kyu, how did we get here?" you ask. "Huh?" she replies still in a morning stupor. "We are in the woods by the lake," you answer, "When and how did we get here?" "We fell asleep here," she yawns. You dismiss her answer and continue your line of questioning, "Why don't we have clothes?"

"We took them off," she replies. She appears to be suppressing a laugh, so you can tell she knows something you don't. "Took them off," you repeat, "Why would we," you trail off. Suddenly you are hit with a realization. "Kyu we didn't," "Yep!" she happily replies with an enormous grin, "and it was incredible."

You suddenly feel light headed and fall back, hitting your head on the tree behind you. "Ow," you grumble nursing the bump. Moving your arm results in the jacket coming with it, leaving Kyu exposed. This doesn't seem to bother her in the slightest as she simply stretches then lays her head back down on your chest.

"We need to go," you say attempting to stand as you begin to panic. "But I was just getting comfortable," Kyu complains. "So we?" you ask. Kyu nods. "And that means," you cover your head with your hands but immediately peak at Kyu, who is watching you and giggling. "That means," you repeat.

"Are you pregnant?" you whisper. "No," she replies. "You're sure?" you ask. "(Y/N), I am not pregnant," she assures you. "But how can you," she covers your mouth. "(Y/N), as adorable as you are when you worry, you need to calm down. I read the book, I know how to keep it from happening."

You sigh in relief, "Alright, so you aren't. Now what?" "We should probably start by getting dressed," she answers picking up her shirt. "Good idea," you reply trying not to look at her naked body. Kyu taunts you as you try to avert your eyes and makes perverted comments about your physique while you dress as well. Finally, after an agonizing couple minutes you both finish dressing and prepare to depart.

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As you and Kyu begin to make your way back you run into Ichigo and Goro. The pair doesn't notice you as you walk up so you catch some of their conversation.

"Hachi said we have to leave when the next supply ship comes," Ichigo says as the pair walk. "Well we don't have much reason to stay anymore," Goro replies, "We only have enough rations for several more days and the fish in the lake will only last so long." "I know," Ichigo sighs, "I just wish we could stay somehow. I've been having so much fun despite it all." "Me too," Goro adds, "After all, it's because of this that I got you."

It is at this point that you realize Ichigo and Goro's hands are intertwined as they walk. You can't help but feel happy for Goro. This was something he had wanted for so long and now it appears he'd finally gotten it. He deserved it too. He was, without a doubt, the most upstanding guy you'd ever met.