Fandom: Twilight
Pairing: Jasper/Seth
Prompt: Unexpected emptiness
Words: 237

Seth sighed softly as he sat in the rocking chair next to Luka's crib. Their young son slept peacefully in his crib and for that Seth was grateful. He loved Luka more than life itself but he was tired… Jasper had been on a hunting trip for the past three days leaving him to care for Luka on his own. He hadn't realized how much he enjoyed getting a full night's sleep because Jasper got up with Luka during the night.

A frown graced his lips as he rocked. Seth rested a hand on his now flat stomach. Only weeks ago it had still be round with Luka inside. Now… it was flat… and empty. He had never thought about how empty he would feel after Luka was born. Seth hadn't iloved/i being pregnant, but he hadn't completely hated it either. It had been filling though, feeling a new life growing inside him…

"Seth, I'm home," Jasper called as he came through the front door of their apartment.

"Here," Seth said quietly knowing Jasper would hear him. Moments later Jasper appeared in the doorway smiling, though it faded when he sensed Seth's confusion.

"What's wrong baby?" He questioned coming to kneel by Seth. He glanced at Seth's hand on his stomach. "Is something wrong with your stomach? Should I call Carlisle?"

Seth shook his head. "I'm fine. I just…"

"Just what?"

"I just didn't expect this emptiness."