A/N: It had been quite sometime from my last Bleach story! Enjoy!
She was grateful for him to lull her to sleep when she just couldn't shut her eyes...
You Are Welcome
Rukia stole a glance at the digital clock on the night stand. She heaved a huge sigh as her brain deciphered those red colored numbers, 2:39 am. It was almost morning and she still couldn't sleep. Not like a certain man beside her who had completely lost in his sleeping world ever since his head hit the goose-feathers filled pillows. She grunted. How she really wished that she could just fall asleep like he did. Unfortunately for her, her baby was attacking her body all night long (and those attacks and blows might be continued until the dawn came) thus making her very, very uncomfortable.
She tried to shift her body for a better position. It was quite hard, considering her huge bloated stomach. It took her like a minute or so just to move a few inches of her huge body. The bed creaked under her weight. The sound seemed to be magnified in the pin-drop silence of room. Her husband stirred beside her before he eventually opened his eyes.
"Hey , are you okay?" he asked softly. His amber gaze pierced through the darkness to find her mesmerizing amethyst eyes.
Rukia managed a small nod for him. She didn't want to disturb him, with her numbing waist and stomach due to their baby's activities, when he really needed his rest. However, her husband knew her better than anyone. He even knew she better than her own self. He could read, notice and know whatever she tried to hide from him. After all, they had been together for quite sometimes and had been through hell together.
"You can't sleep?" he asked again.
This time, Rukia shook her head. "Your son is very active tonight," Rukia muttered as her hand unconsciously, caressing her stomach.
Ichigo produced a small smile for her. He placed his hand on her stomach. A second later, both of them could feel the baby kicked, punched and moved around inside. Ichigo grinned widely.
"Hey kid, you should get some rest. Mummy is tired and she really need some sleep," Ichigo 'talked' to the baby as his calloused hand gently caressed her tummy. Instead of slowing down his activity, the baby became more restless inside his mother. Moving up and down while kicking and punching his poor mother.
Rukia chuckled at her husband attempt to soothe the baby and the mother.
"He's such a hard-headed and strong boy, like you," Rukia commented. She tried to stifle a yawn from escaping, but the symptom of tiredness escaped. She was really sleepy but her child didn't seem to be agreeing. He wanted to play all night long thus preventing his mummy from falling asleep.
Ichigo expressed yet another grin. He continued stroking gently as he lulled at her ears. He knew how much she really needed her slumber.
Gradually, the baby movements decreased as he too might became sleepy from his father's lullaby. Same went for the mother. Rukia's eyelids became heavier as the seconds passed. Eventually, she managed to close her eyes and got the sleep she needed for the night.
Before she completely lost in her dream world, Rukia placed a passionate kiss on her husband's lips.
"Thank you Ichigo…" her voice trailed over as she fall asleep.
"You are welcome," he kissed her forehead before he too retreated back to his dreamland; his hand still caressing her stomach.
A/N: Isn't he just a sweet guy? Drop some review! They really do make me a happy person~