The next week was rather quiet. Grell had healed fully, William worked "regular" hours, and the association hadn't stepped in. All seemed at peace.
On the Monday of the following week, William arrived at his office early in the morning. It was 8:15 am; the sun had risen and was sending a yellow glow through the dispatch windows.
Why hasn't the association taken Grell? Surely they haven't forgotten. The higher ups forget nothing. They do everything with such precision. William thought it was a bit odd that the whole association hadn't been pursuing Grell. He was grateful they weren't, but the fact that they weren't troubled him. Are they planning some horrible trick? One that would put Grell to his immediate death; along put me in despair? Is this society that wicked? William continued to contemplate darkly. The reaper didn't know what to expect at this point. He just knew one thing: protect Grell at all costs.
William sat down at his desk and began to fill in papers. The pile was much smaller ever since Grell became a vampire; it was one the up sides.
"Mr. Spears?" a timid voice asked. William looked up and saw a shy Alan; William didn't even hear him enter.
"Hello, Mr. Humphries. Is there something you need?" William asked. Alan looked back out the door over his shoulder; he stepped in and shut the door.
"It's about Grell, sir," Alan mumbled. William's eyes widened and he stood up from his seat.
"What happened?" William asked sternly.
"The association has…well, they are giving up on finding Grell…for now," Alan replied.
"Are you serious?" William asked in disbelief.
"Yes, they said they have more important engagements at the current time. However, there is more…" Alan trailed off.
"Alan!" William boomed.
"I've been visiting Grell for the past week," Alan said hesitatingly. William froze.
"What? How?" The ravenette asked. Alan looked down.
"I've…I've been leaving work early…and going to see Grell while you're working…" Alan whispered. The poor thing was shaking like a leaf.
"Leaving work early? Have you been doing your paperwork at all? How do you sneak away from Eric?" William ranted.
"I've been bringing my work home with me and finish it there. As for Eric, I tell him I'm going home to get rest due to my condition," Alan responded. William sighed and nodded.
"Then how on earth do you know where Grell and I live?"
"Well, one day, after my shift had ended, I was in the human realm. I was strolling around, admiring London. Then I saw Grell, sitting on a bench in the park; he was digging through shopping bags," Alan laughed, "I greeted him and we had a nice chat. Then he invited me over for tea, so I gladly went," Alan fixed a gaze on William, "He told me everything, sir. The association, the demon, and his animalistic behavior; everything. Sir, Grell asked me to keep him company while you're here at work. He's…afraid, Mr. Spears," Alan looked back down, "And for a good reason…but, congratulations anyway…" William raised an eyebrow.
"Pardon me? Why are you congratulating me?" William asked skeptically. Alan's eyes shot open when he looked up. William's confusion grew with each passing second.
"Grell hasn't told you!?" Alan cried.
"Tell me what?"
"Go home to Grell, now," The brunette pointed at the door.
"Mr. Humphries, this is very-
"GO" Alan commanded. The smaller man grabbed William arm and pulled him from behind his desk and shoved him towards the door, "GO" Alan repeated. William opened the door and hurried out. What the hell is going on? What is Grell hiding? The stoic man wondered as he left the dispatch.
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The reaper burst into the house, panting.
"Grell!" William shouted. The redhead was sitting in the living room on the couch when William arrived.
"Yes love?" Grell replied with a grin. Grell stood up and walked over to William, "What is it? You're early," William took Grell's hand fiercely.
"What are you hiding from me Grell?!" William asked harshly. Grell's golden eyes darted around nervously and he nibbled on his lower lip, "Grell," The reaper growled.
"I don't know what you're talking about…" Grell muttered. William grabbed both of Grell's shoulders and squeezed them tight.
"Grell, I know you're hiding something. Alan Humphries came to my office today and congratulated me. I asked him why he did such a thing and he said that I needed to go home right away," William finally got Grell to lock eye contact, "Grell, what's going on," Grell sighed and took William's hand from his shoulder and held them in his own.
"William, please don't hate me for this…" Grell whispered. Grell moved William's hands to his abdomen. For a moment William was confused, then the reaper came to realization and his green eyes practically popped, "I'm pregnant…" Grell spoke softly.
"H-how…?" William choked out. Grell gave him an odd look, "No, no! I know how, but I don't understand. You're a male," William stated.
"I know, it confused me too. I guess the rules don't apply to vampires. Besides, I've always felt that I'm a woman; I certainly have the personality of one," Grell explained. William sighed heavily.
"Grell, this make protecting you even harder and more imperative," William told him.
"Wait you want the baby?!" Grell shrieked in shock.
"Of course I do you bloody fool! This is our child, that we made together," William shouted. Grell smiled happily and hugged William.
"Oh I'm so happy! We can have a little family!" Grell giggled. William smiled softly and stroked the red locks.
"Yes my darling, just like you've always wanted," William said. Grell then went stone cold.
"William, we have to keep our baby a secret. If the association finds out about him or her, they'll come after the baby too. I couldn't take that," Grell said seriously.
"I will protect you both, don't you worry," William assured. William kneeled down and kissed Grell's stomach; Grell blushed furiously, "Daddy will take care of you and mommy," William stood back up and kissed Grell's forehead, "Don't worry about the association, I'll take care of it. You just watch out for yourself. I also think I have an errand to run, so I'll be right back,"
"Where are you going?" Grell asked holding his stomach.
"To the jeweler's, I believe I want to give someone my name," William grinned. Grell nearly fainted, but just smiled ear to ear.
"Oh Will~!"Grell squealed. The redhead stopped squealing and narrowed his eyes, "Are you marrying me just because you knocked me up?" Grell hissed.
"Of course not! I was going to purpose to you anyway, this just means I have to it sooner than expected," William told Grell. Grell's eyes softened.
"Good"
"I'll be back my queen," William said. Then the stoic reaper left to go into London to buy a ruby ring for his vampire.
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