[FANFIC] Always, Forever

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Title: Always, Forever
Author: macy
Pairing: UmiChii, implied others
Rating: G
Genre: Fluff, Familial, Angst? /shot
AN:
-unbetaed, rushed.
-Filipinos will know who I based this from. It's based from a true story, and it's such a beautiful story so I wanted to share it by turning it into a fic. I used UmiChii because I think it would be a big deal if it came from Chinen… you'll know what I mean when you read. ^^
Summary: It was never a fairy tale, their love story. But it is as good as.




Umika's POV

He's become so cold to me.

He changed.

I wonder why..?

Is it because of me? Did I do something?

Or is it simply because he's tired of me?

"Mom!" I blinked and looked at my daughter, Sayu.

"What is it, hon?" I ask, smiling at once.

She frowned and looked at me worriedly. She looks a lot like her father like that. It was really appropriate to name her, Sayuri… she's her father in miniature.

"Are you okay?" She asked. "I've been calling you for so long now. Is there a problem?"

"No, sorry." I said quickly. "I'm just a little tired." I told her. It wasn't a lie. Not really.

She smiled tentatively. "You should go rest. I can make dinner." She told me. I had to chuckle. I really don't notice how my babies are growing. The twins are twelve years old now. They can make dinner; they've started their own careers. They weren't only Kawashima Umika and Chinen Yuri's children now; they've made their own names.

"I guess I should." I told her easily. She beamed and nodded.

I kissed her in her temple and started walking towards Yuri's and my room.

Yuri wasn't home. He has work till later. It was like that most of the time, but right then, the room feels emptier.

Something changed between us. I don't know what it is. I don't even know if I want to know.

He'd been avoiding me. I knew that much. He stopped talking to me since two months ago. I knew he's hiding something from me.

Did he somehow, found someone else?

Maybe he doesn't love me anymore. We've been together for fifteen years; lived together in one roof for twelve, since the twins… But it isn't like we're married.

I walked to our bed and climbed over it, quietly lying down. I can't really relax. It feels like something is about to happen.

I remembered how the news of my pregnancy caused a stir. There were some supporters, but there were overwhelming haters. Yuri's fans were particularly harsh. I've read and personally heard a few things they wanted to tell me. The words they used weren't pretty.

Funnily enough, they liked the fact that we didn't register for marriage. Everyone knows Yuri didn't planned on marrying ever, and they were relieved that he was serious about that.

With that little detail getting out, they didn't mind as much that we started living together.

When the twins were born, I still heard some negative comments, some indifferent; but most people seemed at least curious about them.

Yuri's fans were actually thrilled, imagining him as a father. And he is a great father.  Sayu simply adores him, and I know Kaito tries to be like him.

When the twins had their first commercial; a commercial with the four of us as a family, the CM received positive receptions and works for the twins started coming. Now, the twins have their own starring drama. I guess people see them as a package deal.

People seem to like seeing them with the other JUMP's kids, too. Last time, my twins had a commercial with Mirai-chan's trio and Yuka-chan. I chuckled as I remembered what they secretly call themselves: 'NYC kids.' Kaito told me they were just waiting for their Uncle Keito's children's return from London and for their Aunt Kanon and Uncle Ryuu to have kids so they could be 'Hey! Say! 7 Jrs.'

I gasped as I realized. Maybe it was my fault that Yuri became like this.

Yuri changed two months ago. Two months ago was Kanon and Ryuu's wedding. I only remembered now, and it's still a blur to me. I think I drank too much alcohol, but I remember. I asked Yuri then, 'do you love me?'

I guess I was too caught up with the wedding. I've always wanted that. I was a little envious. And Yuri and I have stopped saying that to each other. We've been together for so long. I remember. I remember now. Yuri looked surprised and then he hesitated. And he didn't say anything in the end.

I guess… he doesn't love me anymore.

-

"CM?" Yuri asked, looking at me from the other end of the table. I couldn't help but keep staring at him. It's so rare that he's able to eat dinner with us these days.

"Un." I told him, nodding. "They wanted the two of us and the kids. I've told the three of you are quite busy but they're very insistent so I thought I should at least tell you guys."

"I wanna do it!" Kaito suddenly said from his seat, all excited. I was a little taken aback.

I saw Sayu glare at her brother and then turned to me with a smile. "Yeah, I miss working with you two." She told me.

"I think I can make time for it." Yuri said, smiling. I have to remind myself it's for the kids.

"Oh… okay. I'll tell them, then." I told them and Kaito beamed at me.

-

I'm regretting that I ever agreed to do this CM. I never thought it would be like this. The concept was a wedding, of all things. I feel like I'm being mocked.

The wedding dress was so beautiful. My hair, my make-up… they were perfect. We were even in the church I've dreamed of being wed at. I've seen Yuri and he looked so handsome and our twins looked beautiful.

Everything was so perfect. Everything was a lie.

Yuri fighting with the stuff earlier reminded me of that.

"Mom!" Someone suddenly called, and I had to try and not look miserable.

It was Kaito, wearing a simple tux, and looking very happy right then. He looks excited. I guess I couldn't blame him, the place was beautiful, it's like we've stepped inside a fairy tale book. There were many beautiful lights. There were ice sculptures. There was even a wedding cake even taller than me.

"You look so beautiful, mom." He told me, giving me a loose hug.

I gave him a smile. "Thanks. I feel like I'm too old for this, though." I told him.

"What are you talking about? You look like my neechan, not my mom." He told me fondly.

I laugh. And as I do, I feel the tears threatening to fall.

"Are you okay?" Kaito asked, no doubt noticing my filling eyes.

"Why wouldn't I be okay?" I asked him, instead of answering.

"You look sad." He said with a frown.

I smiled and placed one arm around him, "You don't have to worry about me. Focus on our work." I told him.

He pulled away, frowning more deeply and looking at me.

"Mom, you don't have to be sad." He said hastily, looking a little panicked.

"I'm fine, Kaito--"

"You see, this isn't really real. Everything's planned, even--"

"Kaito!" Someone suddenly called, and Kaito abruptly stopped talking, and grimaced at his neechan.

"Kaito, they're calling for us!" Sayu called, looking irritated.

She looked at me and said, "Sorry, mom." And started pulling Kaito away.

I sighed as I turn to sit in one of the chairs, feeling a lot tired. I'm even worrying my children. I shouldn't be like this. As Kaito said, it isn't real. It's just work. So I shouldn't feel cheated or whatever.

They called for me as well and I stood up and carefully walked to the front of the church. My heels were seriously too high. I feel like I'm going to trip over.

Yuri saw me and held my hand to balance me. I smiled at him gratefully and together we went out the church where the director was.

Yuri was frowning. I think he was still annoyed about what happened earlier with one of the staffs.

I tugged his sleeve. He didn't look at me but I told him, anyway. "Don't frown; it'll look like you don't want to marry me." I was just teasing. I hoped it would at least relax him.

He looked at me, his face expressionless.

I didn't know how I felt. I just started babbling hastily. "I know you don't really want to. But this is work right now, so smile." I said, feigning nonchalance.

"Your smile is fake." He pointed out.

He was smirking at me. I wish he'd just slap me. It wouldn't hurt as much. He was mocking me. I seriously wanted to cry.

"I'm sorry." He suddenly said.

I shook my head trying to rein the urge to cry.

"I'm really sorry." He said, and suddenly he was kneeling in front of me.

I looked at him, wide-eyed. What is he doing? He didn't have to kneel!

"Stand up." I said, confused, hurt and a little embarrassed.

He smiled this time and shook his head.

"Will you marry me?" He suddenly asked.

I was shocked. What was he playing at? I tried to find my voice.

"We're still not filming. And this isn't part of the script." I told him, a little coldly.

But he was still smiling.

"We are, actually. But this isn't for a CM. I want to marry you. For real." He said. And then he took something from his pocket. A ring.

I couldn't really say anything. I don't know if he's just playing me. I don't know if I'm dreaming. I don't know anymore.

"…you don't want me?" He suddenly asked, very softly so only I could hear. And I was surprised to see real fear in his eyes.

"I-I do. But what do you mean--"

He suddenly grinned and swiftly stood up. He took my hand with me still frozen; standing there and then placed the ring on my finger. I was seriously having a headache. He smiled at me and gave me a squeeze. And I heard applause. I almost forgot there were other people with us. People actually watching us.

Suddenly, a fast song played and my twins, Sayu and Kaito came and gave a dance number. Yuri was still holding me as our children danced. He was laughing a little, enjoying the show. I still felt numb. I felt complete duped. I'm so confused, and my mind felt sluggish.

Kaito and Sayu approached us and pulled us to the 'dance floor,' and I started laughing, dancing with them. Everything was a blur, but I think my mind is finally registering happiness there.

The music fades away and my twins pulled their dad away, leaving me alone.

I was once again surprised when I saw Mirai making her way to me. She was also dressed for a wedding. She hugged me and congratulated me.

"How are you feeling?" She asked, grinning widely.

"I feel like I want to kick Chinen Yuri." I told her honestly.

She laughed. And I started crying.

"Is this really real?" I asked her.

"It is. He'd been planning it for two months now." She told me.

"I'm happy." I told her, in reply to her previous question.

She smiled at me fondly. "Kick Chii's butt after the ceremony." She told me.

"Ceremony?" I asked, breathless.

"Why do you think you're wearing a wedding dress?" She told me with a giggle.

Someone called her and she nodded at that someone.

She turned back to me and grinned. "They're ready." She just says.

"Ready?"

And then they opened the church door and I gaped, looking at all the people I love. My twins, just by the door. My friends, my family, 9nine, my senpais at work, our Horikoshi classmates, JUMP. My dad and Sayu made their way to me. Sayu handed me the bouquet. And my dad silently asked for my hand. And I realized that Yuri was waiting by the altar. I started crying again. I was so overwhelmed.

Music started, and I heard Ohno-kun's voice singing. Slowly, we started marching. Everything was a blur. Everything felt surreal. I wasn't really sure if I'm dreaming.

When we reached the altar, Yuri first addressed my dad. He apologized because everything seems to be in backwards. We had the twins first, then we started living together, then he proposes and five minutes later we're getting married.

My dad just laughed. He took Yuri's hand and placed mine on his. I would've started crying if I wasn't crying already.

I didn't really notice the ceremony. I was robotic. We gave our vows, we exchanged rings, and then we kissed. Everything was a blur, but everything was also clear in my head. I didn't realize Yuri was also already crying with me. They were tears of happiness.

I placed my arms around his neck and hugged him tight. I'm so lucky I fell in love with Chinen Yuri. And I think he feels the same. And I couldn't be happier.

Kaito tackled us out of nowhere and Sayu, laughing joined the hug.

As we made our way towards the exit, Yuri placed an arm around my waist and kissed my temple.

"Of course I love you." He suddenly said. And I knew at once that he was referring to my question that night two months ago.

I nodded, feeling more tears threatening to fall.

"Sorry it took so long. You know me, I don't really want change. And I was contented with just what we had." He continued to say.

I was shaking my head. He didn't really have to explain. But he continued, nonetheless.

"--But then when Ryuu married Kanon. I suddenly realize that I want that. I wanted to marry you. I wanted you to be my wife." He told me.

I nodded, understanding perfectly. It was what I felt.

"When you asked me if I love you, I hesitated. I didn't know what to say. I didn't want to say anything. I wanted to show you how much, rather tell you. This is one of my ways to show you that." He told me.

"I love you." I didn't know what else to say. It's what I am feeling right then. It's such a strong emotion right then, that I feel like my heart would burst. I love you. I love you. I love you.

"I love you." He told me, and there were more tears falling from his eyes.

AN:
-it's based from Carmina-Zoren Legaspi Wedding which aired yesterday night. (They're Filipino celebrities and their twins Mav and Cassy are commercial models. They're seriously a very beautiful family.) So basically, Filipino women are now all wishing for their own Zoren and I saw lots of Filipino men in twitter grumbling and whining, complaining that they have to try to be Zoren now. Well, yes, you do. /shot
-i'm thinking they started living together around 27? so plus 12 is 39... they're 39 here. xD
-I thought of using OkaZuki because in one of my YamaShi family fic, I implied that Keito and Airi have twins… but I still think it's better with UmiChii. besides, it wasn't really an HC fic. xD
-'Sayuri' means 'little Yuri'. 'Kaito' means 'Kai' - 'Ocean' (since Umi-Sea) and 'To' - 'to soar'
[extra] Zoren, Carmina, Cassy and Mav (the twins):