Hearts at War (AlanxJeff) VI

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Jeff

Things were still spinning, but I felt much better after eating. 

Dean and Winner were injured but out of danger and recovering together, according to Alan. They took samples from me, and the doctor checked me thoroughly. He asked about previous symptoms, and I told him everything: the dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. When he finished, he ruffled my hair tenderly. "It's alright, Your Highness. From now on, you need to take even better care of your diet. I'll leave a list for Prince Alan of what you shouldn't miss. It's best to wait a few days before traveling. I'll let him in before he goes crazy in the hallway," he finished with a smile.

I smiled back. At Blake Mansion, Alan didn't seem upset. But now that he realized I was okay, he might remember and get angry. "What if I complain pitifully so he'll pity me and not get too mad? No, that might make him angrier," I thought as he entered with a beautiful smile, and my heart raced. Ahhh, he doesn't seem upset.

"Nu," he whispered as he sat beside me, gently taking my hand and bringing it to his lips to place a soft, tender kiss. "How are you feeling, my love? Do you want anything special? Tell me, anything you desire, I'll get it for you," he said with a look so sweet and full of love that my heart trembled. No... I didn't expect this. Maybe I won't need to use the coupon after all.

"I'm fine. They gave me something light, I don't want to overdo it and vomit again," I said in a barely audible voice. "I'm... I'm sorry for not telling you."

"Telling me what, Nu?" he asked, concern in his eyes.

"About Kluem and everything..." I whispered, my voice trembling slightly.

Alan looked at me with infinite tenderness, his eyes reflecting a love so deep that it made me feel safe and loved. "You don't have to apologize for anything, my love," he said softly, caressing my cheek with a delicacy that made me shiver. "We're in this together, always. No matter what happens, I'll always be by your side. And well, thank the gods everything turned out fine. You got good allies," he added with a proud and loving smile. I smiled back, feeling warmth in my heart. It was true, I had good allies, but most of all, I had Alan.

"Winner...?" I asked with concern, my voice trembling. The last time I saw him was before hearing a gunshot, then more.

"He has a wound on his arm, but nothing serious. He'll be fine. He was very worried about you. It's strange, he seems to have a good side," he said with a reassuring smile.

"He's not really bad, he acts that way because he always thought he had to," I explained softly, caressing his hand.

"Only you could see that. That makes me even prouder of you," he said, his eyes shining with love and admiration.

"And Dean," I added, feeling warmth in my heart.

"And Dean," Alan confirmed, smiling tenderly. "I'll help them if they want to get engaged."

I smiled even wider, feeling a wave of happiness. "Really? You're amazing!" I exclaimed excitedly.

"You just realized?" he said, raising an eyebrow, his tone playful and full of affection.

"I didn't mean it that way," I said, laughing, while caressing his hand. "You're amazing, you always have been."

He looked at me with an intensity that made my laughter fade. The atmosphere had become unexpectedly serious. Was he really upset? I swallowed, feeling a lump in my throat. "The coupon, Jeff. Use the coupon option and ask for mercy," I thought frantically.

"Jeff, you know the doctor discovered something else? But I asked him to let me tell you," he said with a softness that contrasted with the tension of the moment, while kissing my hand tenderly.

"Something else? Is it bad?" I asked, feeling fear take over me.

"Jeff, your symptoms..." He took a deep breath, and looking directly into my eyes, continued with a sweetness that disarmed me. "We're expecting a baby."

"I... I heard wrong..." I thought, feeling everything I believed in crumble around me.

"I don't understand," I said, frowning in confusion. What was he talking about? That wasn't possible, but my heart was beating faster and faster.

He looked at me with infinite tenderness, his eyes reflecting a deep and sincere love. "Our baby has some cravings, but since they're his cravings, they can be very strange, and you also vomit. And you can get dizzy. And you get hungrier. And since you're eating for two, if you don't eat well and push yourself too hard, you can faint, like what happened before. It's not impossible, Jeff. We're going to be parents. Our little one is already there, shouting that he's on his way. You're three months along."

I opened my eyes, perplexed. "Our...?" Tears began to flow uncontrollably. "But... but..."

"They lied to protect you," he said as he hugged me tightly, his warmth enveloping me. "To keep you safe."

I... I felt so happy. I couldn't believe it. I clung to him, letting his warmth and love envelop me, while my tears flowed uncontrollably. I felt like I was in a dream. After so long thinking I couldn't have children, that something in me was broken, now I was going to have a baby with Alan. My heart trembled with happiness. Could one be this happy? I was truly so fortunate.

"What if he had his eyes? Ahhh, and his dimples!" I thought, feeling a wave of tenderness just imagining it. "Ahhh, I'm dying of cuteness just imagining it!"

Alan hugged me even tighter, and at that moment I knew everything would be alright. Because we were together, and our love had created a new life. A life we would care for and love with all our being.

"Thank you, Alan," I whispered, my voice broken with emotion. "Thank you for loving me."

"Always, Jeff. Always," he replied, kissing my tears. "We're going to be a family, and there's nothing more beautiful than that."

And so, amidst tears of happiness and loving embraces, we began to dream of the future that awaited us, knowing that together, we could face anything.