It was a late Saturday night.

Pixal had called her boyfriend over to spend the night, and Zane, who was more than happy to oblige to her wishes, was also thoroughly exhausted having just come straight over from work. So, she tried to keep him comfortable as best she could.

Running a hand through his hair, the other holding the book for her English class she was reading, she took a glance at the clock.

10:45 pm

Well Pixal, rest for the baby.

She turned off the lamp beside her and fixed the covers over her and Zane, snuggling into him. She heard Zane sigh softly in his sleep.

Closing her eyes, she hoped to fall asleep, keeping a slipping hand over the small thumps within her belly.

Just as she was about to fall asleep, she felt a couple strong kicks. Trying to will the baby to calm, she started to rub small circles where the baby kicked, almost half-asleep.

The baby settled.

For a moment.

And then they started again.

Sitting up, she pulled the covers back, and swung her legs over the edge.

Feeling the baby's continued pressure into bouts of tumbles, she kept a hand on her belly, closed her eyes, and took a couple of deep breaths.

I can do this.

I can do this.

Zane stirred beside her, before propping himself up on his arm.

"Pixal? What's wrong?" he whispered in the darkened room.

"Ezra's just awake. Tumbling in there. I need to get up, walk around."

He sat up just as she helped herself up off the bed.

With the moonlight pouring in through the window, Zane watched as she began to walk around her room, a hand pressed on her back, the other rubbing her belly in large circles.

"Come on Ezra, let Mama sleep."

Mama.

Zane watched as she continued, a slight waddle becoming apparent in her steps. He smiled.

"What?" Pixal, asked, stopping in the middle of the room.

"You're so beautiful."

Pixal rolled her eyes, pressing both hands to the small of her back. "Don't tell me that when I feel-". She was cut off, a wince on her face, a hiss escaping.

His heart stopped, just for a moment.

Zane stood up immediately, right by her side.

"Hey, what's the matter?"

She let out a breath, and it ended with a chuckle. Rolling her head back, she replied.

"Nothing, that was just a really good one to my ribs."

Zane placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah." She breathed in. "Yeah I'm okay." she said with an exhale.

"Here, let me help you."

Standing behind her, Zane wrapped his arms around her bump, letting his arms cradle the weight of the baby.

Pixal let out a sigh as Zane continued, burying his face in her neck.

"Ugh, that's feels so nice." She hummed. "Thank you."

Continuing to cradle with one arm, he moved the other hand in circles across her taut skin.

"Sorry if my hands are cold."

"No. Don't be, it feels really good right now."

He could feel Ezra stirring inside. They stood for a moment before the baby must have grown tired as well.

Taking a glance at the clock, he took note of the time.

"Ready to come back to bed now?"

"Mhm."

"Me too."

Something short and sweet! thanks so much for reading! I will try to get another chapter out this weekend !