Many months had passed since that day. The wedding plans were following through perfectly and the couple was very excited. The baby was growing quickly and was very healthy; Grell was showing obviously. The association's desire to murder Grell seemed to dissipate as time progressed, but they weren't the type to just forget.
William cared for Grell every day and they thought up various baby names. They didn't not know the gender of their child, so Grell kept lists of many names for both boy and girl. William painted the nursery yellow (which Grell wasn't exactly all for, but William would not paint their child's room red) and set up the furniture. Grell wanted to buy all sorts of baby cloths and toys, but William said it was better they wait until the baby's gender was revealed.
"But Will~! I want our baby to come home to hundreds of toys!" Grell whined. William rolled his eyes and sighed.
"Grell, what if you buy the baby all those dolls you saw at the store and the baby turns out to be a boy? Or if you buy the baby little trucks and the baby is a girl? Hmmm?" William asked looking up from his newspaper.
"Boys can like dolls! I liked dolls!" Grell said.
"Yes I know, but you're case if different. And if we have a girl, do you want her to play with trucks?" William questioned.
"If my baby girl wants to play with trucks I won't deny her. All I really want is a happy baby," Grell stated. William stood up and took Grell's hand.
"That's all I want to dear, but we need to have everything ready," The reaper said as he kissed Grell's forehead.
"I know," The redhead mumbled. William let his hands drift to Grell's bumped stomach.
"We only have few weeks left before the baby is born, I'm just preparing," William told him. The reaper went to the kitchen to make them both lunch while Grell sat down on the couch.
Grell knew William was just being reasonable; Grell was very…out of touch with his senses as you can imagine. His judgment wasn't at its best, so William was his crutch. The vampire glaced up at his lover, I'm so much trouble…I'm always in the way and causing problems. The redhead sighed heavily and dropped his head. His conscious was such a bother, especially since his hormones were at their peak. Grell knew he was being overly dramatic and over thinking everything. Hell, this all just happened because Grell couldn't buy toys for his baby. And William had to talk to me like it was a serious matter because I thought it was a life changing topic…oh my goodness I'm handful! Grell's inner monolog went on for several minutes before William interrupted him.
"Grell darling, lunch is ready. Come eat," William said coolly. The vampire stood up lazily and walked into the kitchen, taking a seat at the table. The reaper raised an eyebrow, "Something wrong?"
"Will, I can't human food…" Grell reminded him. William face palmed at his own mistake.
"I'm sorry…it's just been so long since-" William stopped mid sentence. The reaper looked directly into Grell's eyes with a very serious expression, "Grell, how have you been feeding?" Grell went stone still. Oh how he hoped no one would him that, especially William. Grell swallowed and gazed else where, "Grell Sutcliff, answer me," a hint of anger in the reaper's tone.
"I uh…well, it's a funny story really…hehe," Grell said nervously. William kept a hard stare on the vampire whom was shrinking.
"Have you been feeding off the humans? That would be breaking your promise. Yes, I made an exception that one time, but you were in dire need," The ravenette asked raising his voice.
"Yes…but no," Grell answered. William eyebrow twitched and Grell shook.
"Explain," William said through grinding teeth.
"Well, you see…I've been going to the human hospitals…at night…and I break in and steal the blood in those bags…that's how I've been feeding…and considering the baby…I've had quite a bit more blood…" Grell uttered cautiously. William's stare softened just a touch.
"Grell, why didn't you at least tell me?" The reaper asked.
"Because I knew you'd be mad…" Grell whimpered. William sighed and rubbed his temples.
"I'm not mad, just frustrated. You need to tell me when you're hungry Grell. By taking blood from hospitals, you're depriving the humans; you're indirectly killing them," The ravenette informed him, "I told you to feed off of me,"
"But I didn't want too! The baby makes me take more blood than usual, that's why I didn't tell you. I didn't know how much blood I'd take from you! Shinigamis may be dead, but they need a fine amount of blood to operate; I couldn't take that from you," Grell explained.
"Alright, alright, please just relax. I don't want you to get worked up," William said as he kissed Grell's forehead, "But may I remind you of something?"
"Of course," The redhead replied.
"That baby you're carrying, is a shinigami-vampire hybrid," The reaper said. Grell just tilted his head, "I'm saying that the baby feeds on both blood and human food. Technically, you can eat this, for the baby that is," William clarified, motioning to the lunch. Grell's gold eyes widened.
"You're right!" Grell squealed. William smirked as Grell began to eat the food. The reaper went and ate his own lunch across from his fiancé.
As the sun began to set, Grell settled in their bed. The redhead was looking over the lists of baby names he had created. William was sitting beside him reading a book from his shelf.
"Have you come to a decision?" William asked curiously. Grell tapped his chin and examined the lists again.
"I know what I want to name the baby if it's boy, but I'm still deciding on girl names," Grell said. William put his book down.
"Let's hear these names,"
"Okay. If it's a boy, I want to name his William," Grell giggled and William smiled.
"And if the baby's a girl?" The reaper asked.
"I haven't decided. I'm stuck between Claira and Ella. Which do you like better?" Grell asked.
"They are both lovely names, either is fine," William said. He was going to be neutral in case Grell was secretly harboring a favorite.
"Well that doesn't help at all!" Grell cried, playfully hitting William's shoulder, "Darling, this is a serious issue!"
"Apparently so was picking out toys," William came back. Grell crossed his arms and pouted.
"I'm emotional right now! Besides, you should be much kinder to the lady carrying you're child!" Grell whined. The redhead turned away from William with that adorable pout still on his face.
"Come now Grell, don't be like that," William said. Grell turned so that all of his back faced the reaper, "Grell, please don't be upset," William pleaded softly. Grell held his ground. The reaper smirked and slid his arms around Grell and pulled him close. He leaned close to his ear and purred, "Grell~" A shiver shot up the vampire's spine.
"F-fine," Grell whispered as he turned around, "You win,"
Hello! It seems neither Grell and I can decide on what to name the baby if it turns out to be a girl. Please comment on what name you like better and please review! Thanks!