Disclaimer: I don't own D. Gray -Man!
[The Hair Band]
"Mama."
That single word caused Lenalee to look up from her book. Slowly, her violet eyes traced their way to the infant lying in the bassinet beside her, before resting on his mouth. Did little Mana just say Mama? Oh gosh! Allen-kun will want to know about this! This is so exciting!
"Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama…"
"Hush, sweetie. Don't talk so much. It's time for your nap." Lenalee gently rocked the baby in her arms, cooing to him as she tried to let him sleep.
"Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama…"
"Sweetie, please, it's time for you to sleep!" Lenalee tried again.
At this very fateful moment, Allen poked his head around the door. "Lenalee! There you are! I've been looking for you the whole morning!"
"Yes, Allen-kun, what is it?"
"Happy Valentine's Day, Lenalee!"
"Oh dang! I forgot! Allen-kun –"
"Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama…"
"Hush, sweetie!" Lenalee continued to rock the infant in her arms. "Little Mana's really restless today! I wonder why…"
"So anyway, Lenalee, as I was saying, today's Valentine's Day. What do you want as a gift?"
"Hmm. How about this."
Lenalee put Mana into Allen's arms.
"Huh?"
"Allen-kun, why don't you look after Mana today? That'll be a really great gift!" Lenalee batted her eyelids.
"Lenalee…"
"Settled! Thanks Allen-kun! I love you!" Lenalee gave Allen a fleeting kiss on his cheek before dashing out of the room.
"Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama Mama…"
Allen sighed as he looked down at little Mana. How long more must I endure this? Why does Mana keep calling 'mama' non-stop? It's really getting on my nerves! Ten hours more to go! I can do it!
Lenalee lifted Mana from Allen's sore arms.
"How was your day, Allen-kun?"
"Mana kept calling for you…"
"Oh. He always repeats each new word he learns over and over again. It's okay." Lenalee smiled gently at Allen. "I'll just put him to bed now. Wait for me here!"
Some minutes later, Allen found himself in the lush garden that sat within his gates, with Lenalee walking down the gravel path at his side. Arm in arm they circled the garden, enjoying the cool night air.
"Allen-kun, happy Valentine's Day!" Lenalee stopped by the wooden bench planted by the miniature pond.
Allen gaped. I forgot to give her my present!
Allen reached into his pocket, drawing out an exquisite red hair band that glimmered in the silvery moonlight. Wordlessly, he set it on Lenalee's head.
"Happy Valentine's Day, Lenalee."
As if on cue, the moon drew behind a dark cloud, shrouding the world in darkness. Taking advantage of the moment, Allen and Lenalee drew together into each other's embrace, allowing their actions to speak their mutual love.
The red hair band still glimmered atop Lenalee's head, an eternal reminder of their love.
A/N: Haha happy valentine's day! i know it's one day late, but still. Heh i got inspiration from the baby blues comics! xD and yes i do know that this isn't exactly the best fic i can write, but it's the best i can do today yeah. So anyway, thanks for reading! :D