I can faintly hear the sound of chirping as I open my eyes and survey my room. I roll over expecting to see Kaname next to me but it would seem that he is already up. I sit up and rub the sleep out of my eyes and look over to see a blue jay on my window seal chirping away happily. I swing my legs over the edge of the bed and go to get up when a wave of dizziness makes me stagger and I grab on to the night stand to stable myself. I feel lightheaded. Just as, I go to head to the bathroom a knock sounds on my door. I go to make my way over to the door when a sharp pain twists in my stomach and everything grows fuzzy. I feel my body go limp and I hit the floor. The sound must have alarmed whoever was at the door. The last thing I see and hear is Ruka cradling me in her arms as she cries out for Kaname.
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I wake up again, but this time I am in the infirmary that resides in our estate. I wonder how I got here. Everything is a little fuzzy. I look over and see Kaname and the family physician standing slightly behind the privacy curtain. I close my eyes and focus on trying to hear what they are saying. I sigh and open my eyes. Its no use. I must be tired if I cannot even focus enough to hear what they are saying. Kaname hears my little sound and moves the curtain to look at me. He instantly leaves the physician and comes to my side. He has dark circles under his eyes and his clothes are rumpled. Even though he looks exhausted he is still so beautiful. I smile softly at him as he gently takes my hand. His eyes roam my face as if memorizing my features.
"Kaname." The words come out hoarsely. I swallow. I am parched. Kaname reaches for the pitcher of water on the side table and pours me a glass. He helps me sit up and I swallow the water down. The dryness in my throat has ebbed but I find I am still..thirsty. I look at the smooth skin of Kanames throat. He notices where my attention is and quickly turns to address the physician.
"Leave us." He barks out the order and the physician quickly leaves the room. Something must be bothering him. He never uses that kind of tone with our followers. Once the door closes with a sound click, Kaname moves to sit beside me on the bed. He unbuttons his shirt and pulls it away from his torso. Kaname reaches up to run his hand through my hair and gathers a fist full in his hand. He pulls my face to his throat.
"Drink." He orders. I feel my fangs extend. I rear my head back and sink my teeth into his throat. My mouth is instantly soothed as his warm, wet, tangy, blood fills my mouth. I take deep swallows from him. A few moments later my hunger sated I pull away from Kaname. I look up to find his eyes half closed. He looks so tired. I cradle his face in my hands and kiss him gently on the mouth.
"Kaname? What's going on? Why are we here?" I question Kaname. He sighs and pecks me on the lips once more before going back to sit in his chair. He pulls his shirt back on and buttons all but the top three buttons. My eyes roam over his naked chest. Now that my hunger for blood has been fulfilled, my other hunger arises within me. Must be my pregnancy hormones. Kaname sighs deeply and rubs his face.
"You fainted. Ruka came to wake you for breakfast and she heard you fall. She opened the door to find you passed out on the floor." His hands clench and unclench as he tells me what happened.
"I fainted?" I try to remember back to this morning. "All I remember is getting up and feeling lightheaded. I was going to the bathroom when I felt a sharp pain in my stomach.." I trail off and gasp.
"Kaname! The baby. Is it ok?" I start to panic and touch my stomach. I feel my eyes tingle as they start to water. I look to Kaname for answers. He nods slowly a small smile on his face.
"The babies are just fine Yuki." Good the babies are ok-wait what? Babies?! As in more than one? My mouth falls open as I stare at Kaname. He chuckles and takes my hand in his and squeezes.
"Yes you heard right." Kaname pauses and whispers the next word. "Babies. As in twins." He smiles a face splitting smile, his white teeth on display. I cannot help but smile back.
"Well, then why did I faint?" That part still puzzles me. The smile is quickly wiped from Kanames face. He frowns at me. I feel my heart squeeze in my chest at his displeased expression.
"Because my beloved you have not been taking care of yourself." Kaname looks almost angry. "You have not been eating enough and getting proper rest. Not to mention you have not been drinking enough blood." I lower my eyes in shame. Its true what he says. I have been so preoccupied with the wedding preparations that I have not had much time to rest. Kaname makes a tsk sound and puts his finger under my chin to lift my gaze to his.
"I know you have been hard at work preparing for our nuptials but please take care of yourself. Especially since we now know that you are carrying twins." His thumb rubs soothing circles on my chin. I lean my face into his hand and place a soft kiss in the middle of his palm. I close my eyes and feel my heart throb painfully. The babies are not even here yet and already I am failing as a mother. Kaname squeezes my chin and I open my eyes to gaze at him.
"I know what you are thinking and I want you to stop it. This is no ones fault." He pauses and makes sure I am listening. "You will be an amazing mother to our children." Kaname leans forward to kiss me sweetly on the lips. I move to deepen the kiss but he pulls back with a chuckle.
"You may be better now but you still need rest." He laughs at my pout. "Now, lay back and try and get some rest. Ruka will want to see you soon." Kaname gazes down at me lovingly.
"I love you Yuki. You are my heart." My heart beats unevenly at his words and he smirks at me.
"I love you always Kaname." With those last words I doze off into sleep.