A/N: This chapter will be little moments between the family some fluff some tuff

Chapter 12: Oh, Santa Baby

WARNING: a little citrus nothing major.

Narrator's POV

The first to wake up was Usagi, her cerulean eyes opening slightly seeing Mamoru sleeping peacefully with his head resting on her flat stomach his body between her legs. The sunlight peeking from his bedroom windows danced along his tan skin and making the dark blue hues in his black hair more visible. He was a vision of perfection to her, a piece of art she felt she shouldn't be allowed to touch. Every one paints him as a grumpy sheltered man but she doesn't, not anymore at least. Usagi thinks Mamoru is like a rose, he just needs someone to care for him and give him enough love for him to bloom.

Her fingers traced Mamoru's shoulder blades inching down to his spine working their way slowly back and forth. Usagi's other hand raked through his hair, her fingernails lightly grazing the scalp. The hair felt like satin between her fingers as her hand ran through it, she knew this often put him to sleep and/or relaxed him just the way it did their son. Chibi Mamoru truly was the clone of his father inside and out. Speaking of the small delight in her life she had to pick him up from her parents.

Usagi knew Mamoru was pretending to be asleep at this point.

Usagi began trying to leave the bed without having his head smack down onto the sheets, she slid her torso up as slow as possible her body being replaced as his resting place by the bed. His head now laid between her legs, the porcelain colored legs about to lift so she could move off the bed but suddenly muscled arms held her thighs down.

"This is a great view to wake up to" The husky morning voice rang through the lips of the older man, his head raising slightly. "I usually just have some toast for breakfast but..." Mamoru hummed his eyes meeting her dazed face seeing she was in deep thought even as her eyes stared back at him. "What are you thinking about Usako?" He questioned.

"You" She answered simply, "and I know you were awake when I was touching your back, you are a bad actor Mamo-chan" Usagi said with a smile.

"Then why did you try to sneak away if you knew I was awake?" He thought he had her with that question but damn that bunny is smart.

"I like to mess with you, and I knew you wouldn't be able to resist the position you were in so you'd fake waking up" she retorted giving a tug to his hair earning a throaty moan. He was about to act on the arousal he was feeling but she left the bed, "You tease" he growled flipping over so he laid on his back.

"You have work" Usagi said putting on the dress she wore the night before. "Oh, now you're really trying to be a tease" Mamoru said sitting up as he saw her walk by in the dress, "How am I supposed to go to work like this?" He asked.

"Cold showers usually work well I heard" Usagi joked leaning over to kiss him, he tried to pull her back into bed but she was too quick. "I love you! See you tonight Mamo-chan" she called out as she left the apartment.

Usagi's POV

The mother hurried to her apartment to shower and change before she'd have to go to her parents and pick up her little Mamo. Usagi couldn't imagine the hell he raised since this was his first night without either parent. Chibi Mamo being very clingy these days, one trait he did get from his mother. Usagi used to cling to Mamoru, practically swinging off his arm and wanting all of his attention. Those were different times, a different Mamoru and a different Usagi.

Usagi walked the path to her parents house since the distance wasn't that far, she was anticipating seeing the baby she's missed so dearly. It felt odd for him to be somewhere other than where she was for a night, maybe Usagi was still a little clingy. She knocked on the door, eagerly balancing back and forth on her feet as she waited for the door to swing open.

Her mother looked like a mess, hair everywhere and a tired expression on her face. Chibi Mamo was in fact raising hell, Usagi was a tiny bit proud. Despite how tired her mother must be she still wore that warm smile as she held the now excited child in her arms.

"Hi Mama" Usagi greeted first before turning her attention over to the baby who was practically beaming at the sound of his mother's voice, "Mamo!" She cheered taking the infant from her mother's arms.

Usagi talked with her mother for a bit before leaving with Mamo to let Ikuko get her well deserved rest. Usagi took Mamo to her apartment so he could be fed and dressed for the day, she was tired of the back and forth between both apartments but how would she even begin to bring that up?

She was doing her homework while simultaneously nursing Chibi Mamo. Usagi was seriously considering using bottles to feed him from now on. Let the bottles experience the biting of a hungry child.

Her phone buzzed on the coffee table.

Minako to You, Rei, Makoto, Ami:

WHO LET ME DRINK THAT MUCH

Only two seconds had passed till her phone buzzed again.

Minako to You, Rei, Makoto, Ami:

Let's go to the mall!

Usagi shook her head about to laugh at the silly texts till a certain baby decided to give a nice toothless bite to receive attention. The now wincing bunny was about to text a quick rejection to the plans but was interrupted when Minako called.

"Usa! We have to go to the mall" The bubbly voice on the other end of the phone announced.

"Minako, I can't Mamo is very clingy today and my poor nipple is paying the price" Usagi whined, Chibi Mamo deciding to take another bite with a death grip on Usagi's breast almost as if to prove her point.

"Then tell Dr. Chiba to switch to soy milk! We need to take Chibi Mamo to the mall for photos with Santa!" Minako joked in the first half. Usagi gasped "Chibi Mamo and Santa photos, you're a genius Minako" she cooed excitedly at the thought.

"I know Usagi, the world will be a better place if everyone just starts accepting the fact that I'm always right. I'll be at your apartment in an hour, tell Mamoru to leave the breast milk for Mamo" Minako and Mamoru always having a little war of insults between them.

Mamoru's POV

The doctor was practically limping into the hospital, the events last night and a little bit into the morning taking quite a toll on his body. As if on cue Kobayashi followed beside him giving him a greeting before handing him some patient files. Parts of their floor were still under construction from the attack so they were all moved to another floor in the hospital for the time being.

"I'm guessing you had a lot of fun last night Dr. Chiba" Kobayashi teased seeing Mamoru limp towards his desk, "or should I say Dr. House?" He joked.

Mamoru shook his head placing his glasses on as he finally sat in the seat with a sore grunt, he ignored the questioning and went on to discussing the files. Kobayashi still holding the same teasing smirk as he walked out of the office.

Mamoru was leaned over the desk at the nurses station talking to Kobayashi about a patient when a security guard interrupted approaching Mamoru with his lunch bag. "Dr. Chiba? Your wife brought this in for you, she said you forgot it again and really emphasized 'again' to me" The security guard said with a polite smile, "Mrs. Chiba is a lovely woman and your son is a great boy" he complimented handing over the bag to him.

Mamoru bowed "Doumo Arigatou" he said before watching the guard leave and turning his attention back to Kobayashi. "Wife? So you took my advice, I didn't even get an invite for this shotgun wedding?" Kobayashi said with a raised brow.

He dismissed the statement waving Kobayashi's questions off as he turned to take the bag into his temporary office feeling it slightly heavier than usual. His wife , it sounded so right. She called him her husband, the simple idea of it making his stomach flutter. Did she want that with him?

Mamoru opened the bag when he heard it clunk against the wood of his desk, a framed photo of Chibi Mamo in Santa's arms was carefully placed inside. His baby had a calm look on his face which was a big surprise due to the new behavior he was developing. A small pink sticky note placed on top of the frame.

We miss you papa! Stop forgetting your lunch bag - U & M

A cartoon bunny drawn at the end of the note. His cheeks began to ache, he doesn't remember the last time he's smiled this wide. Mamoru set the photo on his desk for all to see his beautiful boy, leaving the note on it just for himself.

His wife and son.

Usagi's POV

Mamo doesn't like Santa at all. Usagi learned that the hard way. The mother had to stand next to the camera speaking to Mamo or else the baby would erupt into a fit of tears since Usagi wasn't in his line of vision, Mamo still only able to see blurs and shapes unless up close. Usagi assumed he just didn't like Santa's blurs and shapes.

Constant tugs to Santa's beard or trying to chew on his hands were interrupted by Usagi's calm voice calling his name. He may be exactly like Mamoru but he was a mommy's boy.

Once the photo was finished she heard the biggest sigh of relief coming from Santa as he handed the baby over to her, poor man. Chibi Mamoru really can give Usagi a run for her money when it comes to how loud he could wail.

Mamoru was late, it was two in the morning when a voice interrupted her drowsy state. She was once again nursing the still very much awake baby hoping to finally get him to sleep through the night "Usako?"

She blinked up at Mamoru seeing his figure in the doorway of the nursery slowly approaching them, "He's still awake?" He asked. "You're home later. Are you surprised? He's been in and out of sleep can't stay down" Usagi asked tiredly, "you should've seen Mama, she looked like a wreck" she laughed faintly.

"How was your day?" Usagi always asked him whenever he returned, he'd always answer telling her things that went on at work. He tells her about mess ups that new nurses make, or complications in a case. She has no clue what he is even saying when it comes to some things but she smiles anyways. She does her best to listen and understand.

"I had the most interesting conversation with a security guard today" Mamoru changed up the conversation this time. A smirk formed on his lips as he waited for her response, "About what?" She asked curiously looking back down at the little boy who was reaching his arm out for his fathers touch.

"Apparently I have a wife" Mamoru hummed holding the baby's fist in his hand peppering kisses along the tiny fingers, Usagi's face turned red thankful that the darkness of the room made it unseen to the man now kneeling down in front of her.

"Oh?" Usagi acted confused not moving her sight away from the baby currently sprawled out in her arms relishing in the caresses he was receiving from both parents. The small indigo eyes shut as his stomach was getting full, Mamo becoming sleepier with the sounds of his parents voices. "Would you happen to know anything about that?" Mamoru asked with a playful tone.

She shook her head though her face could've told you she was obviously lying. Usagi could never play poker. "I may or may not have told him you were my husband back when that attack-" she felt lips on hers ceasing her explanation. "I like the sound of that Usako" he whispered against her lips pressing another kiss to them before adding in "Mrs. Chiba" .

"I do too Mr. Chiba"

Narrator's POV

Once the infant was put to bed Mamoru brought Usagi over to the bedroom, "I did something stupid yesterday" He whispered running a hand through his hair with a sigh. Usagi raising a brow as she slowly took a seat on her side of the bed "I'm tired Mamoru, I'm pretty sure I did ten stupid things today. Don't worry" She dismissed rubbing her eyes tiredly. Mamoru shook his head his face wearing its usual blank expression as to hide any feelings he might be having over what he's about to say, "You need to hear this because you're not going to want me around after you do" he said.

Usagi grew nervous as she stared at him pacing back and forth as if in mental warfare with himself. She stood cautiously holding him in place, "Whatever it is we can get through together right?" Usagi asked but he kept his expression still. "I hope so" Mamoru said looking at the arms that were wrapped around his waist, he felt her face pressed against his back. He was just as nervous.

"I called Seiya back last night" He started, he felt her arms stiffening slightly. "While we were-" he tried to finish but he felt her pulling away. "You didn't" Usagi interjected already knowing what he meant, "You wouldn't" she said with disbelief.

"I did" Mamoru turned to face her, "I did Usako" he repeated. "Why?" Was all she could get out, her thoughts were cluttering her brain at the moment. This was the last thing she thought she would hear today.

"I don't know why, I don't know why I did it. To get him away? To prove something? Maybe I'm still insecure? I've been asking myself that all day. Then I saw him after I was leaving work today, which is why I was late" He said trying to study her face for any reactions. "After a few hits from him and a few hits back from me, we sat and actually talked everything out" Mamoru sounded surprised, it was an odd moment when both men out of breath sat next to each other and began talking.

Usagi walked over to the light switch turning on the bedroom lights now able to see the man's entire form not just his silhouette. She raised her hand to carefully touch the bruised cheek and busted lip he was sporting. Mamoru winced only for a second before relaxing under the touch "You should see the other guy" he tried to joke but she immediately shot him a glare.

"You're such an idiot" Usagi spoke after examining his wounds in silence for a few minutes. "And I can't believe you of all people would ever do something like that to me" she said pulling her hand away from his face before turning to go into the bathroom bringing back a first aid kit. She motioned for him to sit on the bed, "I'm not a toy for you two to fight over" she said sternly as she cleaned the blood off of his lip. "I know Usa-" he tried to speak but she pressed the ice pack to the lip hushing him.

"I'm glad you two cavemen got your anger out on each other and made up, but I'm the one who should be angry" Usagi said calmly, she pressed the ice pack along his cheek. "You went behind my back in one of our most intimate moments, for what? So you can one-up the competition?" She laughed but she didn't find anything funny in it at all. She felt hurt, betrayed, and tired.

"You have your boundaries with things and I don't push them. You have girls throw themselves at you every day and not once have I ever embarrassed you in front of them, I put up with it" Usagi muttered, "I put up with it because I know you only love me, I know you want to be with me because you tell me you do and you show it" she tried her best not to snap. "Do I not make it clear enough for you?" Usagi asked moving the ice pack back to his lip.

"I tell you I love you, I show you that I love you. Yet you still get threatened by Seiya" She shook her head in annoyance. "Do you still love me?" His voice came out muffled from the ice pack pressed against the now very plump bottom lip. "Right now?" Usagi asked and he nodded, his eyes trying not to display the fear of rejection he was feeling.

"Why do you think I'm so annoyed? Of course I still love you" the bunny huffed, "I'm more than annoyed. I'm angry, I'm confused, I'm hurt and I feel embarrassed" she scolded trying to avoid the pained stare. "But that doesn't mean I want you to get the first ticket out of Japan and go overseas for five years" Usagi said her eyes meeting his, "I'm serious" she deadpanned. "I'll Sailor Moon kick your ass if you try that again"

She was trying to make him feel better, why?

"I don't deserve you" Mamoru mumbled out, "it's that logic that got us in this problem in the first place" Usagi warned. "Do you still want to be with me?" He hesitated asking, "Are we okay?" he continued.

"I do" She answered, "I don't know if we're okay right now I need some time, part of me still wants to castrate you" she admitted with a shrug. "But what I do know is, I love you even when you do careless things and I still want to wake up next to you" Usagi leaned in pressing a soft kiss to his upper lip not wanting to hurt the bottom one even more than it has been for one night. "Forever?" He asked

"And always"

The next day Mamoru was defeated and Usagi was exhausted. Chibi Mamo waking up through all hours of the night, she was still very angry at the phone call and the lack of sleep was not helping at all. Usagi didn't speak a word to him the entire morning.

"You're such an idiot!" Motoki whisper yelled as he stood behind the counter staring at his friend in disbelief, "Can people call me something else? The idiot thing is getting old" Mamoru grunted as he took a sip of his coffee.

"It's kind of sexy" Makoto whispered to the group of girls huddled in their usual booth. "Kind of like Brad Pitt in fight club" the brunette explained as they all exchanged peeks over at the brooding figure on the other side of the arcade. "How much trouble is he in?" Minako asked Usagi who shot her a tired expression in return.

"Oh he's in deep shit" Minako whispered, "But Makoto is annoyingly right, the bruises are a bit attractive" she shrugged. Usagi peeking over her shoulder to look at his face, "I don't know why he had to hit the face, I'd go for the jewels right now" Usagi muttered turning her attention back on the milk drunk baby in her arms.

Ami chimed in, "We need to figure out why these attacks are happening again" she stopped the conversation.

Rei shuffled out of the booth to bring some more drinks over, she couldn't miss a chance to get a shot in at the Oaf. "You are in so much trouble" She hummed as she stood beside where he sat, "I still can't believe you did that Mamoru" Motoki said as he made the groups drinks.

For a split second Rei actually felt bad for Mamoru, he looked like an injured puppy. "She loves you, anyone in their right mind would've kicked you to the curb but she didn't" Rei said looking at the bruised face. "You're lucky, you don't deserve her. So don't fuck it up anymore, or you'll be getting a visit from some very pissed off Sailors" she whispered in his ear before storming off with the girls drinks in hand.

It was mid afternoon when Usagi finally spoke to him, Chibi Mamo perched in his father's arms babbling and shaking his rattle to the tv that was of course playing a medical documentary capturing both boys attention. Usagi was laid out on Mamo's play mat, she passed out there while playing with the infant. "Mamo-Chan?" Usagi asked groggily her eyes still shut as she woke up slowly.

Mamoru looked over to his lover surprised she was speaking to him, "Usako?" He asked. Her slender figure was covered in ribbons of golden hair, "How is your face feeling?" She asked sitting up slowly eyes finally squinting opening to see the bruised face.

Soft hands met his injured cheek as she stood in front of him now, the baby in his arms now kicking his legs out excitedly expecting her attention on him now that she was awake. "It still looks pretty swollen" Usagi said softly as she leaned closer to look at his lip, she held back a blush as she saw his lips part slightly a quiver taking over them. "But you're still as handsome as ever Mr. Chiba" She complimented pressing a gentle kiss to the swollen lips.

"I'm sorry Usako" His eyes were still shut as their lips brushed against each other, "I know Mamo-chan" she muffled a laugh when his lips came crashing into hers.

"Dadadada! " Chibi Mamo whined and Usagi pulled away in shock. "What did you say Mamo?" Mamoru asked wide eyed looking down at the infant. "Dadadada" Chibi Mamo said again shaking his rattle up at the two.

Usagi's fists curled up, "I have been trying to get him to say mama for so long now!" She cried but now that it received attention Mamo spent the rest of the day saying "dadada!"

Suddenly any pain, frustration, fear, or doubt the pair were feeling washed away hearing his new word being uttered happily.

Not sure how I feel about this chapter I thought I'd clear the air between the pair but still have some cute Mamo scenes.

I am a bit excited about the next chapter though.