Kiss Your Crϋe Goodbye (A Kiss & Mӧtley tale)

Chapter 34: The Heart of the Alien Part 1 (Mick Mars)

The time Eric spent in the hospital.... A month in total was very much needed. He gained weight for our daughter; he worked hard to grow and nurture her. Eric also opened to me about EVERYTHING: His fears, his past, the abuse he endured and not just from those monsters. Our bond only grew deeper as did our love, I was right there by his side....and still I am there today. I kept my promises and vows I made to him, and I keep them still.

All those nightmares, any rough days, I was there....and he was there for me, he gave me something far greater than I could ever have imagined: his heart, his love....and our first daughter...Erica. I for the first time in my life, had a family of my own and one brought together by fate. The point is: Eric.... i am proud of my soul mate, I was then, and I am now even more so.... he is my soul mate, my heart......

I can never get over, having Eric back.... having him in my arms, nor can I get over him carrying our daughter: Erica...Erica Michelle Mars.... i am so fucking proud of him, to be his and how far he has come, that he's opened up to me and now...is no longer afraid to tell me ANYTHING although he still has his times, his days and shall always perhaps carry the trauma. I do the same for him.... The Doctor cleared Eric to fly home, it made me anxious as fuck...Fox was much in the same state with Nikki and so when we got back to LA, the babies were checked on and were and still are doing well.

Fox insisted on getting Eric and I settled right away, giving us space if we needed it.... just a damn good friend AND we discussed prior to leaving New York some ideas I had in mind for Eric and OUR own home...

Which brings us too Now: we've been at Fox and Nikki's place for a week so far, we're staying thru Thanksgiving and maybe Christmas or so, it doesn't matter....it touches me and Eric that, they've taken us in and given us this time with them.... Anyway, I am with Fox at Mars Mountain, and he is helping me redecorate both my bedroom I will share with Eric and the nursery, starting on the nursery first...kind of doing a bit of both really.

And if you're wondering, Nikki and Eric aren't alone....no way in hell Fox or I would leave them alone, so Vince and Axl.... along with Izzy and Steven Adler are there at the house keeping them company....

"Can't believe we got all the furniture out of here so fast." Fox brushes back his unruly Raven curls as he readies his paints, me helping where I can.

I chuckle, "I CAN.... the second Vince heard, bam ya know? Passed the word along recruiting the G'N' R family." I feel tears spring to my eyes, thinking of Eric. "I just.... feel happy. I can't get over...that he's with ME, alive...he's so much happier, I'm gonna be a father. It's just everything, and you've done so much for me and Eric. ....and I had another idea..." I trail off, Fox turns to me gaze knowing.

"I know what you're trying to say, Mick you don't have to keep thanking me.... or Nikki. I could argue you've done so much for me, you gave me my best friend back...and Eric, if it wasn't for him.... i wouldn't be here nor would I have met Nikki.... i do what I do, because you guys are family...and if I am right about your idea..."

Here I break down, not in sorrow.... but emotional tears, just moved...., "I want to ask Eric to Marry me. I want to spend the rest of my life with my soul mate by my side, to make him mine in all ways.... i just......" I pause as it hits me and I KNOW, "A photo shoot I think.... a maternity one, I think that's perfect since we can celebrate our baby and I can ask Eric to marry me during or after. Need a ring though, I have some ideas in mind."

"I'd be happy to help." Fox smiles. I know just the ring, sapphires of course for his eyes.... something that screams Eric. And there is nothing better than creating these precious memories, firsts for not just me...but for Eric and I....

And so it goes, Fox gets started helping and giving input on what I'd like to see and what I know Eric would love to see for our daughter's nursery. There's a lot of laughter, some tears....and as always, our partners were on our mind as we worked....

After working awhile, we head for Fox and Nikki's place, both of us racing to get back to our partners....

Upon arriving, we chat with everyone for a wee bit and find out that Eric tired himself out and was sleeping, Nikki was dozing on the couch and there was a baking lesson apparently....and that warms my heart honestly, so I head upstairs to mine and Eric's room...Eric's long blond hair fanned out, slightly....his breathing steadily and my heart stops, my angel....my alien angel.

Eric stirs as if he knows I am in the room and opens his eyes, still looking like he needs more sleep and I rush to him, taking him in my arms.

"Micky?"

"I'm here Eric.... you need more sleep for you and Erica, ok?" and I hear the unmistakable sound of his tears, which I gently wipe away. "I didn't mean to make you cry sapphire."

"I know, hormones....and I really missed you. And Erica is awake. Can I have cuddles?"

Gently I kiss him, eyes falling shut, enjoying the sensation.... Kissing Eric is truly like nothing I have ever known.

"I missed you too sapphire, I hear you had a good day though." Eric nods, "and you and Erica will get cuddles." Quickly, I get undressed, Eric's eyes never leaving mine as I change into nothing more than my boxers and join him in bed, cuddling him and our daughter, our hands twining over his swollen stomach, where Erica seems to be moving eagerly...happy and if I didn't know better, glad to have me back.

"Erica is glad to have you back home, we both knew you'd come back. Every time I see you Mick, it's like...I feel safe, I feel loved.... it's always like the first time." We feel Erica kick in response, and I love that. Eric yawns hugely.

"Come on, let's get you and her some more sleep Sapphire." I kiss him and kiss his swollen stomach, caressing it in circles, speaking now lowly to my daughter, "Let's let mommy sleep some more princess, daddy is here to watch over you and mommy always and I will always, always be here for you. I love you and I have your amazing mother to thank for you...for so much." I can feel Erica calm and I realize Eric has already fallen back asleep. "Sleep well my loves."

I cannot wait to show Eric what I have planned for our bedroom at Mars Mountain and especially our little Erica's nursery. And most of all, I find I cannot wait to marry him....to spend our life together, to be his husband.

A/N: The heart of an Alien, Surprises and a proposal on the horizon. Stay tuned for more!