My Little Bird | Blue Eyes (Under minor grammatical editing)

Chapter 32

----two hours later----

Blue Eyes and I had moved from the moss bed to our hammock a little while ago. I had taken the opportunity to put on some shorts and wrap a piece of fabric around my chest to make breastfeeding easier. It was an idea Ellie had gotten, and it worked wonderfully. River seemed to be fascinated with my hair, so I was sitting back while he played with it. Blue Eyes was gently playing with Sage, and even though I knew I didn't have to, I found myself keeping an eye on them. My heart melted at the sight of the happy smile Blue Eyes wore, and the tinkly little laugh Sage had sparked an emotion in me that made me fight back tears of joy.

It was very surprising to see them moving around and playing only a day after being born. But they were part ape and I had expected them to grow quickly, but to be this active so soon caught me off guard. But I didn't let it bother me too much, I had been warned and now it was happening. I just hoped I could keep up with them.

Very soon, around noon, we received some visitors. I looked up to see Ellie peaking in. "Can we come in?"

Blue Eyes and I exchanged a glance before he waved her in. She gestured my father and brother in as she stepped inside. I took in a deep breath and met the first gaze that caught mine. Alexander's. His eyes were wide and he was fighting back a smile before he looked down. His face dropped in shock.

"Twins?" He gasped.

I looked to Ellie. "You didn't tell them?"

She shrugged apologetically. "I wasn't sure if you would want to or not."

My eyes flicked to my father, but his eyes were locked on the little bundle in my arms. It was at this moment that Sage seemed to realize why Blue Eyes had ceased their play to gather her up into his arms, and she turned her head around. She let out an 'imp' of surprise and hid her face in Blue Eyes' chest. She pulled out for a moment and reached out to me with a little whine before hiding herself in Blue Eyes' pectoral again. I smiled softly at her reaction and scooted closer, leaning over to kiss her head as I shushed her.

Sage looked up at me, her wide, bright teal and pink eyes shining with confusion. "It's okay, babe." I murmured.

She whined in my direction, reaching out and tried to grab my arm, but she couldn't catch a grip. Blue Eyes extended his arms toward me and I took our daughter up into my arms beside her brother. River scooted closer to her but his gaze stayed fixed on the three newcomers.

"Twins..." Malcolm's almost chocked whisper caught my attention. I looked up at him and all I could see in his body language was stiff shock.

"Dad?" I asked, fixing my arms around my babies as I awaited to hear his thoughts. He jumped slightly at the sound of my voice, as if being shaken out of a trance.

"Are you okay?" I asked as Blue Eyes moved so he could wrap his arms around my waist.

"Are you?" Malcolm returned, finally seeming to get the courage to walk forward. Alex was already crouching beside the hammock, staring at them with happy wonder. I nodded with an affirmative hum. River seemed fascinated by them, and I noticed he had glanced between them and I a few times.

"Have you named them yet?" Alex asked, and I was grateful to have my mind distracted from the stress of awaiting my father's thoughts.

"This is Sage and River." I put a light touch on each as I said their names.

"They're beautiful." Ellie murmured, coming to crouch beside Alexander.

Blue Eyes and I exchanged a glance and answered in unison, "We know."

River suddenly started squirming, and I let him down into my lap. He turned around and quirked his head as he gazed at the humans up close. He gave a few soft imps before turning and giving an inquisitive squeak. I grinned at him. "It's alright."