Chapter 4

"Yuri!" Jessica ran up and jumped into her aunt's arms.

"Happy birthday." Yuri grinned, kissing her cheek.

"NATSUKI!" Jessica screeched, wriggling out of Yuri's arms to race towards the woman.

"Hey, Squirt." Natsuki stumbled a bit and hugged the girl back, giving her a good squeeze.

"How are you? How's the shop? Did you bust any perps on the way here? Can I see your tazer?!" Jessica bombarded her with questions.

"Yuri!" Marcus quickly strode towards the tall woman, hugging her briefly, "How are you?"

"I'm doing well. How are things with you and Jessica?" Yuri smiled, patting his head.

"I'm fine. Jessie has some news, though." Marcus glanced at his sister who was clinging to her God-Ma.

"Oh? Is it something bad?" Yuri asked worriedly.

"No, she's just not sure how everyone will react. I'm sure she plans to tell you and Natsuki soon, though." Marcus said softly as he twirled some hair, a habit he picked up from his godmother.

"Alright. I wonder what it could be..." Yuri pondered, glancing at the birthday girl.

~~~

"Happy birthday, partner." Summer nudged Jessica's shoulder with a grin.

"T-Thanks!" Jessica blushed, tapping her fingertips together.

Sayori giggled from afar, watching the interaction.

"What's so funny, Sayo?" Natsuki walked over with a cup of punch.

"Oh, nothing! Just watching Jeejee enjoy her party!" Sayori chuckled nervously.

Has she told them yet?

"Yeah, she sure is growing up." Natsuki grinned.

"Totally." Sayori agreed.

In more ways than you think!

"Cake time!" Monika announced, bringing out a cake in the shape of a horse head.

Jessica squealed, grabbing Summer's arm as she rushed to the table.

"Happy birthday, Jessica!" Jessica's neighbor, Jack, smiled and sat beside her.

"Thanks, Jackie." Jessica giggled, making the boy blush softly.

Natsuki and Yuri sat at the table as well, chuckling at the eager birthday girl.

"Happy birthday to you..." everyone sang.

"Make a wish, Jess!" Monika grinned after they finished.

Jessica squeezed her eyes tight, blowing the candles as hard as she could as everyone clapped.

"Whatcha wish for, kid?" Natsuki asked as Sayori passed out slices.

"Nope! If I say, it won't come true!" Jessica crossed her arms in a huff.

"Fair enough." Natsuki shrugged, eating her cake.

"Hey uh, guys?" Jessica asked her aunts, who looked for her to continue, "Can I talk to you guys after the party, please?"

"Sure." Natsuki said skeptically.

Weird... She almost never asks politely...

"Of course." Yuri nodded.

This must be what Marcus meant..

"Great, thanks." Jessica smiled softly.

~~~

"So, Jessica, what did you need to talk to us about?" Yuri asked, awkwardly sitting on Jessica's equestrian themed bed.

"Yeah, kid. You can tell us anything." Natsuki encouraged with a smile, sitting on an orange wooden chair nearby.

Jessica stood between them, her hands clasped before her as she glanced down at her grey sneakers.

"I, um... H-Have something to tell you..." Jessica said softly.

Yuri and Natsuki shared a look before looking back at her.

"I'm..." Jessica drew a shaky breath.

"I'm gay. I like girls and only girls and I'm a thousand percent sure about it." Jessica sighed, feeling a bit of relief at saying it aloud.

Just then, Monika burst into the room, looking frazzled.

"Nik, what's wrong?" Natsuki asked, standing.

"Marcus! He fell! H-He broke his leg! We're taking him to the hospital so I've sent everyone home. Can you please watch Jessica?!" Monika said panickedly.

"Oh my! Of course! We'll watch her so you get back to him." Yuri said, pushing Monika back out the door.

"Thanks, Cous! Call me if anything happens!" Monika ran out, leaving the three to stand awkwardly.

"Let's uh... Let's go back to our house." Natsuki glanced between Yuri and Jessica, who both nodded in agreement.

"Got your helmet?" Natsuki asked Jessica.

"We're taking your bike?!" Jessica's eyes lit up with excitement.

"Yup. I hooked up my side car for Yuri, but she can just grab on to me." Natsuki winked at her wife, who blushed deeply.

"Yay!" Jessica squealed, momentarily forgetting what she had just revealed.

"Oh, we haven't given you your gift yet." Yuri remembered.

"Yeah! We can grab it on the way out and you can open it before we get to your home numero dos." Natsuki chuckled, ruffling Jessica's hair as she passed to leave the room.

Jessica followed hesitantly, thinking of what it could be.

"Happy birthday." Yuri presented a small box, smiling at the redheaded girl.

Jessica took the box, slowly pulling the lid off.

"Oh, wow! I love it!" Jessica squealed.

Inside lay a gold horse head pendant with amethyst eyes on a gold chain, accompanied by a few tiny gold rings on either side.

Jessica ran up and hugged Yuri tightly as the woman patted her head in return.

"Glad you like it." Natsuki smirked, "I'm sure you'll get all the ladies with this."

Jessica blushed, tensing as she clutched the necklace in her fist.

Yuri chuckled, brushing Jessica's hair out of the way as she clasped the necklace on.

"There we are." Yuri kissed the top of her head, smiling.

"Thank you, Yuri! Thanks, Natsuki!" Jessica grinned at her aunts.

Natsuki smiled at her wife, who returned the expression joyfully.

"Let's go, gays." Natsuki joked, earning a light smack on the arms from both girls.

Jessica sat in the side cart, putting her helmet on.

Natsuki revved the motor as Yuri hesitantly sat behind her.

"What? You nervous?" Natsuki teased.

"N-No!" Yuri lied, blushing.

"Then hold on!" Natsuki moved forward an inch, making Yuri shriek and grip her tighter.

Yuri buried her face against the back of Natsuki's neck, embarrassed.

Natsuki laughed, speeding towards their home.

~~~

"You know where the guest room is for when it's bedtime." Natsuki nodded down the hall, taking off her police belt and helmet.

Jessica set her orange helmet on the coffee table, sitting on the couch.

"So... About what I said earlier..?" Jessica brought up hesitantly, pressing her fingertips together.

Yuri sat beside her, wrapping an arm around her shoulders as she pulled the girl against her and rubbed up and down her arm.

"What about it, Jessica?" Yuri asked softly as Jessica leaned her head on Yuri's shoulder.

"Well... You guys haven't said anything about it! Like, no reaction." Jessica scoffed.

"Well, did you want a big reaction? Like with crying and hugging and stuff?" Natsuki plopped down on the other side of Jessica, leaning against her.

"No... But a simple 'Okay' would suffice..." Jessica mumbled, blushing softly.

"Okay." Natsuki and Yuri said in unison, grinning at their niece.

"Not what I meant..." Jessica puffed her cheeks, crossing her arms.

"Hey," Natsuki poked her cheek, "We love you. Okay? Whether you're gay, straight, bi, or whatever. As long as you know what you love and are willing to embrace it, we're proud of you."

"It's true, Jessica. We are very proud of you for telling us. That was very mature of you. You're growing up so fast." Yuri smiled, stroking Jessica's hair.

"Really..?" Jessica looked up at her.

"Really." Yuri confirmed, kissin her forehead.

"Loving the cutsie little thing happening here, but it's a school night and a bit past your bedtime." Natsuki winked with a smirk.

"Okay..." Jessica nodded.

"Love ya, kiddo." Natsuki ruffled her hair, "Now let's get some sleep."

"Yeah, education is important." Yuri chimed in.

"Love you guys!" Jessica stood.

"Love you, too." Yuri smiled.

Jessica walked into the guest room and shut the door.

"Man... We can't have any fun with junior here..." Natsuki pouted.

"Says who?" Yuri smirked, leaning over to wrap her arms around Natsuki's neck.

Natsuki blushed, moving her arms to snake around Yuri's waist in turn.

"Well in that case-" Natsuki was interrupted by loud knocking on the wall.

"I've had the talk, ya know!" Jessica shouted through the door.

Natsuki groaned, burying her face in her hands as she blushed deeply.

"Tomorrow." Yuri mouthed, nodding.

"Okay." Natsuki whispered with a grin.

They shared a laugh before standing and walking up to their own room.

"Night, sweetheart." Natsuki whispered, kissing her forehead.

"Goodnight, beautiful." Yuri giggled.

She quickly pecked her wife's lips, smiling.

Natsuki intertwined their legs as she pulled closer to her lover, falling asleep in her touch.

Yuri chuckled, stroking Natsuki's hair until sleep overtook her.