Zexion was getting ready for bed, his already tight pajamas even tighter around his slowly forming belly. He put his hands over his face, sighing as he struggled to breathe. Instead of the too-tight clothes, he decided to borrow a shirt of Lexaeus', since they were extremely big on him. In the morning he'd call his parents, tell them, and get it over with, then he'd go baby clothes shopping with Hayner and Olette, who insisted on taking him despite is protests. The whole baby thing had really taken a turn for the better. He accepted it now, but he wasn't so sure about Lexaeus. It had been two weeks since he last had a conversation with his boyfriend, and that really worried him.
"God...Lexaeus where are you?" Zexion inquired as he stared at himself in the mirror. He leaned forward and pressed his eyes into the palms of his hands, trying to stop tears that were threatening his eyes. He just wanted all of this to be over already, so he could get back to his life. He decided that he'd give the child to someone who actually wanted it, not that he didn't.
Zexion laid down and yawned, rubbing his eyes as he snuggled under the cover. "Lexaeus..." he whispered, sighing softly after saying the name. He just wanted to see him again...and talk to him...
"ZEXION!" Clank. "ZEXION!" Clank. "ZEXION!" Clank. Clank. Clank. Zexion's eyes cracked open. Oh this had better be good... for someone to wake him up when he was having such a nice dream! He angrily stormed to his window, opening it up. dust flew in his face from the underused window, causing him to cough.
"He-Hey! It's Zexxiiooonnn!" Zexion rubbed his eyes, looking out his window. He laughed softly and rolled his eyes. What an idiot. Quickly he grabbed some clothes, pulled them on, and ran out of his dorm room. Too anxious to take the elevator, Zexion jumped down the stairs, running outside.
"Hey were you the stalker outside my window?" the bluenette simpered, smiling wide as he approached the other male.
"So you finally noticed? I've been throwing rocks at your window for like...an hour," Hayner laughed, marveling at Zexion's absolutely gorgeous features. He hesitantly pulled the smaller boy into a hug, taking a slow, unnoticeable inhale. "Hmm...you smell like...strawberries..."
Zexion blushed slightly, laughing as he nervously rubbed the back of his head. "Hehe...that's my shampoo you're smelling, dear," he laughed. He pulled away from the hug, and put his hands in his pockets. "Soo..." he said softly.
"Soo..." Hayner repeated.
"So, we gonna buy this little bastard some clothes or what?" Zexion asked, laughing sheepishly at his own question. Hayner's eyes had been burning into him for longer than, what Zexion that was, necessary. He began to walk, Hayner catching up to him seconds later.
"You shouldn't talk about a baby like that. A baby is a beautiful thing, you should embrace the idea of supporting life!" Hayner exclaimed, thrusting his arms out. He smiled, lacing his fingers behind his head, his elbows jutted out. "Wow...Zexion, a baby! This is just...just great..."
"What do you think it's gonna be?" Zexion asked, looking at Hayner who was still smiling like a fool. Hayner's eyes moved and concentrated on Zexion as they walked, smiling softly.
"I think it'll beeee....a boy," Hayner grinned, placing his hands back at his side. He felt the urge to put his arm around Zexion, and pull him close, but he resisted. He didn't want to hurt Zexion's delicate spirit by being too hasty, so he decided against it.
"A boy," Zexion repeated. "A little baby boy," he put his hands on his tummy and grinned. "I really should call my parents today though...I was planning on it," he nodded. "But you woke me up at the crack of dawn to go baby clothes shopping," he said mock-sadly.
Hayner rolled his eyes, "If you're that scared then I can be there with you...so you're not alone," he suggested, putting his hands in his pockets as he looked sheepishly at the ground. Zexion gave Hayner a light smile, looking down at the sidewalk as well.
"I think I'd really like that...I mean...I haven't talked to Lexaeus since-"
"You don't have to talk about that," Hayner interrupted, frowning slightly. "I think he's a real jack-ass for doing something like that to such a nice person."
Zexion shrugged, "It's fine...really..." he chuckled, looking back up at Hayner. "Thanks for being there for me though, I really appreciate that. You're a really good friend, Hayner," he smiled. Hayner's face turned a light shade of red at Zexion's comment. He couldn't help but smile, the comment was just too ecstasy-inducing for him.
"Oh! Here! Let's go here!" Hayner grinned, leading Zexion into a small maternity and baby clothes store. "This place is perfect."
Zexion looked around at all the parents and parents-to-be walking around the store. It was striking. Zexion hesitantly approached a shelf, looking at the display of baby toys. He smiled, they were so adorable, and picked one up. It was a small pink duck that squeaked, meant for bubble baths. He giggled, and put it in the basket Hayner had given him.
"That's really cute," Hayner commented, squeaking the duck.
The two walked around the store, picking out clothes they thought would be cute, blankets they thought would be warm, and toys they thought the baby would be entertained by. The basket was filling up particularly fast, and soon they had an entire wardrobe, toy chest full of toys, and a giant stack of blankets.
"I don't know what I was thinking..." Zexion murmured. "I can't afford all of this..." He sighed and picked up an outfit, biting his lip softly. "I guess I'll just put some stuff away. I mean...it'll only need a few outfits right?" he laughed weakly, hanging up a small pink outfit. Hayner quickly took the outfit back, setting it on the massive pile of other clothes and blankets.
"I'll pay for it, no need to worry," the blonde grinned, rubbing the back of his head sheepishly.
Zexion blushed, shaking his head, "No! No! I couldn't let you do that!" he gasped. "I'd feel absolutely TERRIBLE!" he exclaimed. "Please don't do that..."
"Nonsense, I want to give you anything you want-" Hayner paused, realizing his awkward response. "I-I mean....I mean....I...I mean...anything you want f-for the baby!" he nodded. "Yeah...I'd give anything for the baby, I mean...you're a really good friend, and I appreciate all that you do for me, like...keep me company when I'm...depressed. Like when I broke up with Olette, and you comforted me! So I'm doing the same," he smiled.
"Hehe, yeah-" Zexion stopped, and blinked, registering what Hayner said. "Wait...what do you mean...'doing the same'?" he asked worriedly.
"Well I thought that if I took you shopping it would keep your mind off of Lexaeus," Hayner said, grabbing Zexion's hand. "Are you alright...you look pale? Are you going to pass out. Can you hear me? Zexion..."
Zexion stared at Hayner, feeling the blood drain from his face. "B-But...we're not broken up..." Please let this be a mistake. "We haven't talked in awhile...but that doesn't mean we're broken up..." Oh god Hayner, please say you're joking... Please say it's all a cruel joke. Please, please, please!
"O-Oh...well...it's just...I saw Lexaeus and Cloud...and...oh! It's probably nothing," Hayner laughed. "I just overreacted, please forgive my mistake."
"I see..." Zexion breathed, but he couldn't believe Hayner's statement. It was too absent. So it really was over between him and Lexaeus. "So...it's really over between us..."
Hayner frowned. "Zexion...you and Lexaeus were so beautiful together...I really envied that...I always wished I was Lexaeus, because he had you...and I was so jealous, and when I found out you were pregnant I thought Lexaeus was the luckiest guy on earth, but...I guess he's just not ready for a child yet..."
Zexion nodded, collapsing into Hayner's arms. Hayner could feel Zexion's tears soaking the fabric of his suit. "Please don't cry," he said softly, caressing Zexion's soft locks. "I-If you'll let me...I'd really like to be with you and the baby...To help you raise it I mean!" Hayner grinned, trying his damnedest to get Zexion to agree.
Zexion wiped his eyes and looked up at him, standing up with a slightly dejected slouch. He gave a weak smiled, the tears still streaming down his face. "I-I'd...like that..."
Hayner smiled, and hugged him tightly, "Oh Zexion! You have no idea how relived I am to hear that! I promise I'll never hurt you! Cross my fingers hope to die," he said, crossing his fingers. Zexion smiled, and continued wiping at his eyes, looking at the baby clothing.
"Let's pay for this...I should really call my parents..."