les sequelles - Cillian Murphy & Thomas Shelby

35. Easter

Summary: Easter with the family.

Warnings: Fluff!

Pairing: Cillian x Fem!Reader

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The squeals of your niece floated through the open back doors, Cillian was helping her find the chocolate eggs and bunnies he had hidden that morning in pure excitement of having your families over for a big Easter dinner.

You and you're sister were busy preparing drinks for everyone in the garden, while your mum fussed over the food in the oven, even though you and Cillian had offered to cook but she insisted ushering you both out of the kitchen.

The sun was warm for early April, both of your families had come over for the long weekend, they were all chatting on the patio on the new garden furniture you and Cillian had picked out when you moved back to Dublin.

You stepped out into the garden, Cillian was walking back over from the bottom of the garden, a pair of bunny ears placed in his thick brown hair, carrying a pink weaved basket in one hand, Millie your niece on his hip holding onto a grey bunny Cillian had hidden at the end of the hunt.

Your heart swelled at the sight of him making her laugh in delight as he swooped her down and back up into his arms with a chuckle.

"Auntie, Auntie!" she screeched at the sight of you in the doorway, Cillian placed her on the ground her little legs carrying her over to you, he followed taking the drinks from you as you scooped her up in your arms.

"did you have a fun egg hunt?" you asked noticing the chocolate smears on her face "yes! Unc Cilly had the easter bunny hide lots for me" she smiled you placed her on the ground, Cillian handing her the pink basket she toddled off to her dad.

You wrapped your arms around Cillian's neck, everyone was engrossed in their own conversations "love these on you" you laughed kissing him on the corner of his lips.

"Mills insisted I wore them so the Easter Bunny would know I'm her helper" he smiled pulling you into him, hand falling to your stomach "hope this one loves Easter this much" he whispered.

You felt the emotions rush over you, you were going to have his baby, you were starting another chapter together, right now it was perfect you were surrounded by your families and the man you loved so deeply.

"Something to share?" Paddy's voice broke you both apart, Cillian's hand falling from your stomach.

You both turned heat creeping onto your cheeks, your sister was calling for your mum to join you all in the garden, she appeared wiping her hands on the apron you had kept in the drawer just for her just as she asked, she kissed Cillian's cheek as she passed

"lovely ears, dear" she laughed as he pulled her into his side, their relationship was great since the day you took Cillian to meet her two weeks after meeting him, he'd had a short break, flew over to London to make the lunch date with you both, she'd instantly loved him and his Irish charm, Cillian loved her cheeky ways and how she was fiercely protective of you.

You looked at Cillian biting softly at your lip, he smiled leaning over to kiss your cheek

"love you" he whispered you squeezed his hand a few times your signal that you loved him as well just as much.

"What's the news then?" your mum asked you nodded at Cillian letting him do the talking "we're expecting a baby, little Murphy is due in October" he was beaming so proud of you and the fact he was going to be a dad.

Your mum was already crying, Cillian was pulling her in for a hug, your sister was rushing over to you, Millie sat on your dad's lap confused by what was happening, Paddy picked her up "going to get a cousin little one" he smiled giving her a peck on her sun-blushed cheek she nodded along still unaware.

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The sun was setting, the garden lights had come on, Cillian was busy clearing up from the day as you relaxed on the garden chair, legs under a blanket one of his hoodies on to fend off the chill,.

Everyone had left after a day in the sun, eating, drinking and your news bringing added joy to the day. Cillian sat on the side of the chair, you linked your fingers with his.

"ready for bed?" he asked kissing your knuckles, you stifled a yawn "busy family day" you laughed lightly.

Sitting up slowly he helped you stand "got a lot of them ahead darling" he stroked his hand over your stomach, bending down to give it a kiss

"Happy Easter little one" he cooed as you giggled pulling him back up so you could finally kiss him, arms wrapped around his neck, fingers tangled in his hair, peppering kisses along his stubbled jawline before you pressed your lips against his already parted ones.

He pulled away reluctantly "come on let's get up to bed" he smiled kissing your forehead, linking your fingers, locking up behind you both, he lead you upstairs.

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