Sousuke was bored out of his mind, flipping through the channels, when he heard a knock at the door. He turned off the television and stood up, stretching his arms over his head. He wasn’t expecting anyone. He glanced at the clock and wondered if Rin was home early. And if he’d forgotten his key.
He was surprised to see Gou when he opened the door. She was standing with her arms behind her back, shifting her weight from foot to foot, eyes hidden behind her bangs. He leaned down to get a better look and it was then that he realized she’d been crying. Immediately, anger welled within him. Gou was his family, even before he and Rin had gotten married, she had been like a little sister to him.
“Gou, what?”
“Sousuke-kun,” she began, voice wavering. “I have to tell you something, but you have to swear not to tell Onii-chan.”
Sousuke possessed many talents, but keeping things from Rin was not one of them. But he was a sucker for a crying Matsuoka face, so he’d try.
“Sure.”
“Promise?”
“I promise.”
“Okay.” She took a deep breath. “I’m pregnant.”
Well, he wasn’t sure what he was expecting her to say, but that wasn’t it.
“Uh…” He blinked. “Does your husband know?”
“No and I’d appreciate it if you kept it from him, as well.” She walked past him and into the apartment, sitting herself on his and Rin’s leather couch - the redhead’s choice.
Sousuke closed the door and ran a hand through his hair.
At least he wasn’t bored anymore.