Chapter twenty one:
Mello and Near continue to happily live together.
Matt has his own room downstairs now and Mello and Near officially share a room with Near's old rooming becoming their four year old son Niels room.
Niels old room is now occupied by his one year old sister Eliza.
Niels has grown quite well. He has light blonde hair and dark grey eyes. He likes to wear a black t-shirt with light grey pants.
Eliza has white hair and ocean like blue eyes. She prefers to wear dresses with her favorite being a white dress Near made for her as Near had quite a bit of practice after the times he had to fix his own clothes after some bullying. She looks quite cute in it and it reaches down to her a little past her knees.
They all are living happily together.
Mello likes to read his children bedtime stories, though sometimes it's Near who reads to them, as Eliza comes into Niels room to listen to a story then Mello takes her back to her room to sleep.
Right now he is reading them their favorite story as they lay there under the covers with Niels on his left and Eliza on his right.
Their favorite story is the three little pigs.
Near watches leaning against the door frame as he watches Mello read to their children. He smiles then heads to the living room to finish one of his puzzles.
Mello finishes reading to the two and finds Niels asleep and Eliza yawning. He puts the book on Niels nightstand then picks up Eliza taking her to her room laying her down as she falls asleep in his arms.
Once both children are tucked into bed Mello heads to the living room finding Near doing a puzzle.
Tomorrow they have planned a trip to the park with their children and, as Niels calls him, uncle Matt agreed to join them since tomorrow is a holiday meaning Mello and Matt don't have work.
Mello kneels behind Near wrapping his arms around Near who brings one hand up to rest on Mellos arm and turns to look to his lover. "I love you."
"I love you too." Near responds leaning into Mello's embrace.
"Near."
Near hums in question.
"I need to ask you something." Mello says letting go of Near allowing the other t turn and face him.
"What is it?" Near asks curious.
Mello reaches into his pocket and pulls something out.
"Give me your hand." Mello instructs and Near holds out a hand. He makes sure the palm is facing up and he drops a small object into Near's hand. "Near. Will you…" He moves his hand to let Near see the white gold ring with a white heart shaped gem in it as if it is a part of the metal. "Marry me?"
Near gasps in surprise and nods as his eyes tear up in happiness.
Mello smiles and slips the ring onto Near's finger making it official.
Near then jump hugs Mello who falls onto his back not expecting it but he doesn't mind as he places a loving kiss onto Near's lips.
The next day….
Mello and Near sit on a bench hands linked and they watch as Eliza, Niels and Matt play at the park.
Matt is taking Eliza down a slide who is just loving this time to just play.
Niels comes running over to Matt. "Me next! Me next uncle Matt!"
"Ok." Matt lets Eliza go running around for a bit then Niels grabs Matts hand dragging him towards the way up to the slide.
Eliza and Niels have shown some good intelligence even at a young age.
Mello and Near are very proud of both of their children.
Matt takes Niels down the slide and Niels throws his hands up into the air with a big grin on his face.
Near leans his head onto Mellos shoulder who turns to glance to him then leans down placing a gentle kiss on Near's head.
Yes. This is the perfect life.
Both Mello and Near couldn't be any happier and the same goes for Niels, Eliza and even Matt.
The end.
AN:
I tried to not rush the ending. I hope I did ok.
I hope you have enjoyed and reviews are awesome while flamers will be used to make pudding!
Mello.