Tiger and bunny: Lucky to be a lady tonight

Chapter 27

The honeymoon ended without any further mishaps or run-ins with Hunter or anyone they suspected to be connected to the criminal. They returned to their home in Sternbild exhausted from their travels, although glad to be home.

Kotetsu collapsed onto the couch and stretched out, "Home. Nice comfy home~" she sighed.

"At last," Barnaby agreed. "I'm done with the sun." He looked at his exposed shoulders and peeled off some dead skin.

"Don't do that. It's creepy." Kotetsu shivered. "I should go in for a checkup tomorrow...you have to work, right?"

"Yeah." He moved her legs so he could sit on the couch. "But I could probably get off long enough to go with you."

She nodded, "We can go in the morning before work if you call in to let them know."

"I can do that." He yawned and closed his eyes. "I feel like I could sleep for days."

"It was a long trip back—let's just go to bed early."

"You had me at let's." He chuckled and got back up, shedding his shirt and some skin, then helped Kotetsu up. "Would you like to be carried or walk?"

"Carry me, hero." She said, glad to be off her swollen feet.

"With pleasure, m'lady." Barnaby carefully picked her up and princess carried her to the bedroom, setting her on the bed and crawling in beside her. His discarded shorts were tossed towards the door.

Kotetsu pulled the blankets up over them and curled up into her husband with a smile on her face, "Wake me up when it's time for us to shower." She hummed, hugging his arm.

"I'll try to remember that." He smiled and kissed her good night.

"I'm sure you will remember. We haven't bathed separately all week. It'll be lonely without me washing your back for you." Kotetsu hummed.

"You're right; it would be kind of lonely. Good thing we're married then, right?"

"Mm, very." She smiled, kissing him gently before settling in for the night.

Barnaby was awake for a little longer as he stroked her hair, a small smile on his lips until he fell asleep.

The next morning, Kotetsu had a hard time getting out of bed, but Barnaby managed to tempt her out with the promise of pancakes for breakfast after their shower. She then dressed and did her makeup and hair before shuffling out to the kitchen and sitting down to a stack of breakfast cakes. She was in a dress again; dresses were the most comfortable for her while so pregnant, and it was an everyday style for her.

She glanced at the clock as she ate, "Ready to get back to work, Bunny?"

Barnaby downed a glass of milk before answering. "It'll be weird not being around you while I'm out catching a criminal. I mean, we've been separate before, but it just never feels right." He rolled his eyes and sighed. "Anyways, yes, I think I'm ready. I've been anxious to strike a guy in the jaw with my foot."

Kotetsu laughed at that, "Well, I'll still be there. I'm supposed to go to calls and hang out on the sidelines with the announcer. I just won't be out there helping you use those legs of yours. Just be careful, I can't go save you."

"I'll be careful. I always am." He winked at her and kissed her cheek.

"Good. And I'll be there right after you make your arrests with a congratulatory kiss or two."

"Or more. More would be good." He chuckled.

"Depends on how good the show was." Kotetsu laughed.