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Gajeel had never felt so much fear. His pounding heart was treathening to rip a hole in his chest and he was too scared to breathe. He was frozen to the floor with his arms reaching out in mid-air. He could only watch as one of the twins was climbing the bookshelf. Despite her small body she was strong, and she easily climbed one shelf after the other. The other twin was sitting by the window. He stood up on unsteady legs, reached out his arms and opened the window. Gajeel watched him fall out the window at the same time as the bookshelf fell to the floor, with the little girl on top.
Gajeel shot up into a sitting position. His heart was beating so fast he feared it would burst. He managed a couple of deep breaths and raked his fingers through his hair. A dream. It was just a dream. It was just a dream. He could still see it, like a movie playing inside his head. It was just a dream. It wasn't real. But the fear he had felt was real.
It wasn't the first time he had nightmares like this. He had been having them all week. The dreams weren't the same, but they all had the same outcome. The kids getting into trouble and Gajeel could do nothing to help them.
In one dream they had been in the playground. The twins had climbed to the top of a climbing frame, unable to get down. He watched them lose their grip and fall to the ground. No matter how hard he tried he couldn't move, he couldn't catch them. They fell just out of reach of his outstretched arms. In another dream they had climbed on top of the stowe. They turned it on and the house burned to the ground.
He was going insane. He hadn't told Levy about his nightmares. She was so happy and he didn't want to burden her. He was so scared to mess everything up. He was definitely baby proofing the house. He wished he could baby proof everything else too.
"So, do you like it?" Gajeel asked and looked at Levy.
They were standing in the middle of the hallway, looking towards the kitchen. It was the house he had told Levy and Rogue about. It was the second time looking at the house for him and Lily, Levy and Rpgue saw it for the first time. It was a nice house, and a lot more space than they were used to. The ground floor had a big kitchen, suitable for a growing family, a dining room area, a living room and a bathrrom. The second floor had three bedrooms, a second bathroom and a small living room area. The basement was furnished and that was perfect for Rouge. He could have his own space, and he could spend as much, or less, time as he wanted with the others. It would almost be like having his own apartment, and they didn't have to worry about him bothering the twins or the twins bothering him.
"I love it!" Levy said. She could definitely picture herself living in this house. She liked the interior designs, there was enough rooms for all of them, a backyard where the kids could play. Yes, she loved it.
"Good, 'cause I already bought it." Gajeel rubbed the back of his head and glanced at Levy.
"You bought it? Where you that sure I was going to like it."
"I was hoping you would." Gajeel said.
"Can we move in tomorrow?"Levy said and Gajeel laughed at her excitement.
"Not tomorrow, but we can start moving this weekend.
"That's great! I can't wait to tell Jet and Droy!"
She wanted to call them right away, but the change in Gajeel's mood didn't escape her. He quickly regained his composure.
"Moving help means pizza, right?" he said with a sigh.
He was trying. She really appreciated that he was trying.
"That's right," she said and pulled him in for a quick kiss.
"What do you say, kid? Gajeel asked and lifted his gaze to look at Rogue.
"It's alright," he said. "I like it."
Truth was, he didn't just like it. He was already looking forward to live here. The basement was perfect. He would have his own place, they wouldn't be in the way for each other and he could spend time with the rest of the family whenever he wanted. And he wouldn't have to worry about bothering the babies with loud music or something, and he would probably not be bothered with then crying in the middle of the night.
"Lily, do you want pizza this weekend?" Levy asked and turned around towards him.
"Sure," he said. "I'll ask Shagotte if she wants some too."
"That's great, do that." She kissed Gajeel again. "I can't wait to live here."
Gajeel turned to his side and looked at Levy. She was still sleeping. He watched her sleep for a moment, listening to her slow breathing. The sound was calming. He reached out his arm and wrapped it around her. His hand was on her stomach, and a tiny foot pressed against his palm. He moved his hand over Levy's stomach and the tiny foot followed, pressing against his palm again and again. It was pretty amazing.
"Hello, little one," he whispered. "I'm gonna be your dad." God, help us all, he thought.
He didn't notice the soft smile on Levy's lips. She had been awake when the baby's foot made conctact with his hand. She was about to let him know she was awake, but then she heard him whisper and decided not to. She didn't want to ruin the moment.