Chapter 11
Disclaimer- I own nothing!
William stopped in the bedroom he shared with Alan and took a deep breath. Seeing Alan sleeping in the bed brought a smile to his face. After today's events he was happy knowing Alan was safe and sound and wasn't in harm's way. The demon attacks were getting out of hand and all of them were on guard from it. He hated lying to Alan earlier about not being on the field but with Ronald and Eric out of commission right now he couldn't just sit back in his office and watch. Taking off his dirty clothes he climbed into bed and snuggled behind Alan hoping not to wake him. Seeing he was actually sleeping for once he didn't want to disturb him, tomorrow he would pick up that pillow he bought for him so he was guaranteed more nights of peaceful sleep.
Feeling William finally come to bed Alan carefully rolled over to kiss his forehead.
"Welcome home."
"Sorry to wake you."
Shaking his head Alan said, "I couldn't sleep without knowing you were home." Moving back over to his other side he snuggled into William and shut his eyes. He had spent most of the day with Eric, making sure he took it easy and to help him if he needed anything since he lived alone but he was glad to be with his fiancée. He was glad this day was over and they could all start to try to move on little by little. He had called the infirmary to check on Ronald's condition and they said he was doing a little better. He had made plans with Eric to go see him tomorrow, they wanted to be there for him when he woke up.
Alan woke up to William's alarm as usual and waited for him to get out of the shower before getting himself ready for the day. As they sat down to breakfast William looked over the paper to see the general news. Obviously they talked about the increased demon activity and what that meant for everyone but of course it reminded the public that they were safe in this realm because demons had no access to it. That was something William constantly reminded himself of yesterday while he hunted the demon that went after Eric and Ronald. Knowing Alan and their unborn son was safe here he was able to do his job thoroughly.
"I don't want you to forget, Eric and I are going to see Ronald before I come into work today." Alan mentioned as he sat down from fixing his tea.
"Alright. If you want though you can take the day off. If Ronald or Eric need the help and you're up to it of course."
Hearing William's comment Alan stopped and reached over to push William's paper down. "I'll be there today. There is no reason for me not to be and you can't really afford to lose another worker right now we both know this." Alan knew William just didn't want him involved but things were serious right now the whole office could use any help they could get.
"Just don't overdo it. If anything were to happen to you, either of you, well, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself."
"I know and I'll be fine. It's just paperwork." With a soft smile Alan finished up and cleaned up when they were done so they could head to work.
William had to stop in and check in on Ronald to finish up some paperwork the incident created plus he felt bad he couldn't really see him much yesterday with so much going on. Ronald was a good kid, he was a bit of a partier but he did his job well and they were all good friends, he hated seeing him this way. Leaving Alan and Eric with him he kissed Alan goodbye for now and headed to his office. Alan sat beside Ronald's bed and watched his body try to heal. His body was covered in demon scratches and cuts. Really, it was the poison the demon held that was hurting his recovery so much. The broken bones would heal in a few days for them but with the toxin in his system they had to flush it all out before they could move forward. It was rough hearing him moan from the pain when they walked in before. Alan sat beside Eric seeing how hard it was for him to sit and do nothing.
Alan stopped by William's office to let him know he was here and to call him if he needed anything before he started working. Eric was still with Ronald, who they had seen him open his eyes for a bit before he shut them again. They knew it was from the medication he was given but it made them both happy to see. Alan saw it was hard on Eric to see Ronald this way knowing he had failed in protecting him. They all knew he did all he could though and there was nothing he could have done better. No one saw the ambush happening and while they were always ready for something there is only so much preparing you can do before it happens.
By the time they were ready to go home for the day William was burnt out. His bosses were in and out of his office all day and then he had to manage his team, it was crazy. Starving, he remembered he had skipped lunch simply because he had no time. Seeing Alan finishing up at his desk he waited for him and they left together. Taking Alan's hand he held it close; happy to be beside him. With all that was going on he needed to feel Alan safe and sound beside him. And, while they did a little planning for their son it helped keep his mind off work for a bit.
"Are you alright Will? You've seemed distant. I get things have been going on but you can still talk to me."
Hearing Alan ask about him he pulled from his thoughts and gave a small smile as he nodded. "I am fine. Just, thinking, knowing you are here and safe. Well, I feel lucky. If that was you in the hospital bed I don't think I would be able to leave your side for even a second."
"Aww that's really sweet love. But I am alright and I will continue to be alright because I have you."
"You spoil me Alan." William murmured as stopped for a moment to kiss his fiancée before they finished the trip home. Remembering they had to make a stop William picked up the pillow for Alan as he promised. Alan, feeling bad that William was dealing with a lot right now decided to just let him do what he pleased for him and thanked him for thinking of him.
Neither were in the mood to cook once they were comfortable so while Alan put his feet up, William called in for Italian. Coming from setting the table William saw Alan with his feet propped up on the coffee table reading a magazine. He could tell Alan hated having his feet on the furniture as he put his "feet pillow" on it first. Sitting beside him he cuddled Alan and looked over his shoulder at the nursey ideas book they had.
"Do your feet still hurt Alan?"
Watching him nod he could tell Alan didn't want to admit it.
"A little, they started to swell at work though. The walk home helped but this feels better."
"Anything I can do to help you?"
Shaking his head Alan moved to kiss William. "I am alright but thanks for asking. I do appreciate it."
"Anything to make things easier and more comfortable for you love."
"We both thank you for it. Trust me." Closing the magazine Alan snuggled closer to William until their dinner arrived.
By the end of the week Ronald was awake and doing well. The doctors were planning his release for that day making everyone feel a lot better for him. He would be bruised for a while and would have to take it easy but the demon marks and poison weren't as severe as they had been. Eric was going to stay over at Ronald's place to help him out and make sure he took it easy over the weekend. He told Alan it was the least he could do since he still felt terrible that he got hurt in the first place.
The demon activity was still an issue they were investigating but it seemed no one could find a cause. The waiting was unsettling for William but he tried to not let him interfere too much with his duties at home. Coming out of the bathroom one morning he saw Alan standing in front of their closet and could hear him sighing as if he was beside him.
"Love? Is everything alright?"
Alan turned to see William back in their room and moved out of the way so William could get dressed for work.
"Physically, yes. I just…well…look at me."
William stopped searching for a work shirt and took a look at Alan, he didn't see anything out of the usual.
"I am starting to look fat William."
"No. You are starting to look pregnant, love." Grabbing a shirt he moved over to Alan and sat him down on the bed. "You are almost twenty-three weeks pregnant I don't know what you expected."
Huffing, Alan stood up carefully and went into the kitchen not saying a word. William knew he had pissed Alan off. Finishing getting dressed he went to help him with breakfast and to continue this conversation.
"I am sorry. I was being insensitive I see that now. But, please don't look at it as being fat because you aren't. You are growing our child inside of you and making sure they are healthy."
"You don't think I am fat even though nothing really fits me and I know I am only going to get bigger?" Looking over at William he could see the tears in Alan's eyes. Bringing Alan close William kissed his forehead before his lips.
"I think you look beautiful and will always look beautiful."
"I love you William." Wrapping his arms around him Alan took a calming breathe and was happy knowing their child had such a caring father. He may say some insensitive things at times but he was learning and getting better every day.
