I begin my life anew

Chapter 11

I looked over to Serah's bed; she was sound asleep within its sheets. On the nightstand by her bed I could see the glow of the clock's numerals.

4:15 A.M

I sat on the edge of the bed, glaring down on my protruding stomach letting out a sigh. "When will you come out?" I whispered.

"Asking it won't make it come faster..." A tired voice yawned. "You just have to be patient Claire."

I turned to see Serah, who looked at me from the warmth of her bed. "How much longer must I wait?"

"You were never patient Claire," Serah said with lightly closed eyes, half asleep. "Even when we were kids, you always rushed into things."

"That doesn't really answer my question." I muttered before standing to my feet.

"Where are you going?" My younger sister asked.

"To get water..." I said weakly before departing. In the back of me I could slightly hear Serah whisper, "Hurry back."

As I left the room I looked to my left to see the door to the nursery, my hand touched the cold of the door knob and twisted it slightly, the door squeaked as it opened. Snow, who was forced to sleep on the couch for about three weeks now, stirred in his sleep but he didn't awaken. I let out a soft breath of relief before entering the baby's room, and then slowly closed the door behind me. The glow of the snow outside illuminated the room enough for me to see without tripping over anything. My feet guided me to the rocking chair that stood right next to the crib. For a few moments I stood in front of it before actually sitting down.

"This is your room..." I whimpered, leaning back into the chair. I inhaled deeply before letting out a sigh, "How I wish this was in my home," My nose sniffled. "How I wish... I could care for you," I rubbed my eyes from lingering tears, I rocked the chair lightly.

"Light?" My eyes scrolled upward to see Snow standing in the doorway. "What are you doing up this early?" He yawned.

"I can't sleep..." I turned my head slightly towards the crib. "Why are you up?"

"I heard you come in here," He said stretching out his back. "Also, the couch isn't as comfortable as it looks."

"Why don't you go sleep in the bedroom with Serah then?"

"Well you're sleeping in there; it'd be rude of me to let you sleep on the couch." He said.

I began to get up, Snow rushed to help but I managed to get up on my own. "I don't mind sleeping on the couch," I looked up at Snow, his face showed displeasure. "Go sleep in the bedroom, I'll be fine."

"I just don't feel right letting you, especially in your condition, sleep on the couch..."

"Don't worry about me," I smiled, hoping he would stop being stubborn. "I've slept in worse places."

Snow paused for a moment before speaking again, "Well... Alright," He turned and began to exit the room. "I'm still not liking this idea, sis."

I opened my mouth as if to speak, but the words remained in my throat, I still didn't get use to him calling me 'sis'. I decided to brush it off for once, and just accept it. "Snow," I said lightly.

My sister's husband turned to me, "Yes Light?"

"Goodnight." I grinned, and he did too.

"G'night sis," He continued walking to the bedroom but not without saying. "Happy birthday."

Like Snow, I exited the nursery but not without giving it one last glance before sealing it behind its door. My feet continued to walk towards the couch, Snows blanket still remained there; I sat on the lumpy looking furniture and covered my body with the long cloth. Almost instantly I was out, like a light.

"Claire," A whisper called. "Claire, wake up." My eyes slowly opened, and before me stood Serah. "Claire, what are you doing on the couch?"

"I felt bad for Snow, that's why I let him sleep in the bedroom." I yawned.

Serah sighed, "Claire go back in the bedroom," She said with a bit of attitude. "Sleep in my bed."

"I couldn't possibly do that Serah."

"Claire, I insist." She held her hand out to me, I grabbed it and she helped me from the couch. "Now go to bed sis."

"Are you sure you want me sleeping in your bed?"

"I don't mind," My younger sister smiled as she picked up the blanket from the furniture and wrapped herself in it. "Now go to bed, we have so much to do later!"

I paused for a second, "Oh, right my birthday."

"That's right; we have so much planned for you Light!" She gently nudged me to go to the bedroom. "Now go on to bed, or you'll never wake up later."

I smiled, "Alright, I'll go." I walked to the bedroom door; I turned to face Serah again.

Serah made a motion with her hand, "Go on, I'm not going to sleep until you do."

I entered the bedroom and closed the door behind me before making my way to Serah's bed. I laid down and felt the warmth from Serah still remaining, my head faced the ceiling and a light smile laid on my face. "Twenty five..." I whispered to myself. "I'm getting too old." And once again, I fell asleep, going out like a light.