Kiss My Eyes And Lay Me To Sleep

Chapter 35

China's POV

I cuddled with Nathan on the bed, feeling so at peace with the world. It felt like a huge boulder had been lifted from my shoulders. Nathan now knew about the baby and seemed to be hell bent on bringing it up right. I'd have to remember to thank Audrey for telling him later.

"Babe," Nath said quietly as he stroked my hair.

"Yeah?"

"I'm sorry for not being there when I know I should've. You've been through hell and all I want is for you to smile."

I touched his cheek with my free hand. "Nath. You've been there when no one else was. You comforted me when my dad died, and stayed by my side at the funeral."

He cast me a grateful smile, but his eyes drifted down my arm to the fine lined scar I bore from where John attacked me.

"I wasn't there when that bastard laid his hands on you." He said, not looking at me. He traced the scar with his fingertips, causing a slight shiver.

"I'm still here aren't I? And who ran to the hospital and stayed with me till my mom was out of surgery and made sure Sena and me were taken care of?"

I touched his face, and leaned in close. "You did, Nath. That night I called you and told you I'd been kicked out of my house, you stayed on the phone with me all night even though you had to get up early and go to an interview."

"I just want you to be happy. I feel like I don't really deserve you." He admitted shyly.

"Well, you do babe. How do you think I feel? I'm growing into a blimp and you're like a freaking sex god for your fans."

"Love, you're beautiful just the way you are." He then leaned close to my ear. "You look so damn hot in my clothes."

I blushed about ten shades red and looked up at him through my eyelashes. "You're just saying that. Pretty soon they'll be the only clothes that fit me at all."

"You won't catch me complaining." He smirked. I smiled and absentmindedly began stroking my tummy.

"Can you feel it? The baby." Nath said quietly. I looked at him and smiled as I grabbed his hand and placed it where the baby was kicking.

I laughed at his expression as he felt the baby kick. It was priceless.

"Hay, now little one. It's your daddy." Nath cooed. I beamed with pride.

"You're gonna be so pretty, I just know it. You're gonna have your mommy's eyes and her smile." He looked up at me and smiled.

"You really think it's gonna be a little girl?" I asked. He nodded.

"Whenever I think about you carrying a kid, I just see this tiny beautiful person. She's so much like you it hurts."

It was quiet for several moments.

"I see you." I spoke up.

"Huh?"

"I try and picture what the baby might be like, and I see a little boy with your eyes, your laugh, even your hair color."

He chuckled. "Guess we'll find out soon enough, won't we?"

"You're gonna be a great daddy, Nath." I told him, kissing him lightly.

He smiled. "And you're gonna be a great mother."

The next morning I awoke in a haze. The night before felt so unreal. But it wasn't. I was here snuggled with Nathan. I looked at his sleeping form and smiled. Slowly, I drifted back to sleep for another hour or so, safe and sound in my love's arms.