Gràvida

By: Rosiel and Kira

Disclaimer: The only thing we own is our Squall kitten, don't sue!

(Thoughts)

"Spoken Words"

Author's Notes: Mwahahahaha! And after a long break I'm finally back. Good lord, have I been busy. I am so sorry I haven't updated in like forever. You guys must want to kill me! My computer is being really bitchy. I know I said I would get a beta reader, and I will, Baroness D, if you're still interested I'll send you the next chapter, it's just my computer has been bitchy, and I've been lazy. End of story. Anyways, thanks for being patient, here's the next chapter!


Chapter 6: Who attacked Squall?

Squall's eyes slowly fluttered open, only to fall closed again as the dim light blinded him. He slowly took his time opening his eyes and this time was able to focus on the larger objects in the room. The room was a sickly green color and smelled of disinfectant. (Yep, definitely a hospital room.) Craning his sore neck, he was able to make out a sink and a table beside the reclining bed. An IV stand rested beside him and on the other side of that, a light blue chair that looked kind of uncomfortable, sat the love of his life.

Squall smiled slightly as he observed Seifer's sleeping figure. (He's so worn out. I'm sure he pushed himself to stay awake and just couldn't.) Seifer was clutching his right hand in his, careful of the IV tube. Squall gave a slight squeeze of his hand, before lowering his head to rest back on the pillow. His eyes flew open suddenly. (Hospital? Selphie? MY BABY!) Suddenly he had to know, was Selphie all right, and what about the baby? Hell he was scared for both. He must've accidentally squeezed Seifer's hand a little too hard, because he was suddenly staring into worried blue green depths. He opened his mouth to speak, but all that came out was a kind of hacking cough. Seifer immediately reached across him and drew a pitcher of water and glass towards him. He poured the water in the plastic cup before placing a straw in it, slipping it into Squall's parched lips.

Squall smiled gratefully, beginning to drink before pulling his head back slightly, letting Seifer know he had enough. Seifer set the pitcher and cup back on the table, before reaching down to brush soft locks of messy brown hair out of Squall's face.

Seifer finally broke the silence, "I thought I lost you baby. I couldn't live if I lost you."

"I love you." Squall whispered to him.

"I love you too baby. God, when Selphie told me what happened, I was so angry I couldn't even think. I swear on my life whoever did this to you will pay." Seifer's anger flashed in his blue green eyes.

Squall reached up with his left hand to stroke Seifer's stubbled cheek. Seifer's anger immediately left his eyes, as his only concern became Squall once more. Seifer sighed, turning closing his eyes for a moment before they became focused on Squall.

"Is the baby?" Squall started to ask, his stomach tying itself in knots.

"The baby is fine. Just fine. Dr. Kadowaki assured me of such many times."

"And Selphie?"

"She had to have a few stitches for a cut on her fore arm, and some painkillers for some pretty sore muscles but other than that she's fine too. Selphie isn't completely helpless no matter what anyone wants to say. Besides, Irvine and Zell refuse to leave her side for a moment, until she gets ready to go home tomorrow."

"Squall, I'm so sorry for not being there to protect you. If I was none of this would've happened."

"Seifer, you didn't know this was going to happen anymore than I did. It was just one of those things that happen. But as long as our baby is fine and Selphie is doing well. I'll be fine. I love you. I know you wouldn't knowingly put me into danger."

"Speaking of danger, I heard about you using my gun blade."

Squall tensed at the sound of Seifer's voice growing harsher by the second.

"Yes, I did. Selphie heard something and I got paranoid. I didn't want to go downstairs without a weapon and I sure as hell am not defenseless myself."

"I know you're not. I wouldn't love you as much as I do if you were. I tell you what, since Selphie said you seemed like a natural, how about I teach you how to use it after our child is born."

"I would love that Seifer, but don't you think you better get me one of my own?"

Seifer smirked at Squall's question. "This is just a way for you to get presents isn't it?"

"Of course," Squall responded flippantly.

He smiled gently at Seifer; "Well the real reason is because I don't want you to feel like you have to defend me every time we get into a situation like this. I want you to remember that I can take care of myself so you can get back to fighting your own battle instead of worrying about mine."

"I know you're not some kind of helpless woman Squall. And I will teach you how to use a gun blade if that's what you want. But you must've had some practice at something like this before."

Squall shrugged his slender shoulders. "Well I have, but it was a broad sword I learned with. You're gun blade is a lot bigger than that by far. But it was the same concepts I guess."

"It is." Seifer agreed, "It's just a little bit harder to pick up on. But once you've got it, you're good to go. And you just need to get used to the weight difference. Maybe lifting weights will help with that. We'll see when the time comes. For now I just want you to get some rest and try to recover."

Squall nodded, "I will. But I just have one more question. Well two actually. How long have I been out and how is Matron doing?"

"Well you've been out for about two days and Matron's condition is still the same, except for the fact that she's no longer in critical condition, but she isn't awake either. Dr. Kadowaki said she may have even suffered a minor stroke with her heart attack so there really is no telling just how bad off she may or may not be." Seifer lowered his eyes.

"Now that I know you're fine, I'm going to go see her for a few minutes, I'll be back, and I want you to rest and relax okay?" Seifer spoke, his eyes holding his sternness.

"You've all ready made me commit to resting, you must think I'm going to get out of bed and start running laps around the building or something."

"With you I never know." Seifer grumbled as he got to his feet.

Squall laughed as he watched the broad shouldered blonde leave, before closing his eyes and drifting off to sleep.


Author's Notes: HAHAHAHA! It's finally done! What a relief to finally get the next chapter up. I've been so lazy lately. But with classes and work, and Squall kitten, I've been worn out. It's hard work to juggle all of that stuff and write. Geez, I need a break, thankfully spring break is coming up soon and I can have my break! Then lots of writing shall get done! Anyways, hope everyone is doing well. See ya next chapter!