Merge // malum

☆ 31 August

"You don't have to say I love you to say I love you
Forget all the shooting stars and all the silver moons
We've been making shades of purple out of red and blue
Sickeningly sweet like honey, don't need money
All I need is you
All I need is you, you"
Troye sang softly as he gently bounced Grayson in his arms. Michael smiled, finishing the last touches on the drawing he was working on. It was a simple butterfly but Evangeline wanted it.

"New song?" The pale boy asked.

"Yeah. Finished it last night so I thought i would test it out on my new little nephew" Troye answered, delicately placing the small sleeping baby into the hospital crib.

"It's nice. I like it. I'm pretty sure Gray liked it seeing as he fell asleep before you finished the first verse"
Michael chuckled. Troye smiled, crawling into Michaels hospital bed. He laid his head beside Michaels stomach, tracing invisible patterns on his hospital gown.

"How's little Charlie doing?" Troye asked.

"Good. He's been kicking quite a lot. I think he misses having Gray in there with him. The doctors
said he should be ready to come out sometime within the next month" Michael explained.

"That's good. Can you handle that? Being opened up again and going through this healing process again?" Troye asked.

"I have to. I'm not leaving my babies and Calum, so if my body is weak it'll have to suck it up because I'm not leaving" Michael said confidently. Troye smiled, gently kissing his brothers stomach before sitting up.

"Good. No one wants you to leave" Troye replied as he slipped his jacket on.

"Where're you going?" Michael asked with a small pout.

"Gotta go meet Tyler. We're going to a music festival. Besides Calum's here" Troye smiled. Michael looked over at the doorway where he could see Calum coming down the hallway with a pink box in his hands, supporting two disposable cups.

"I'll come by later tonight" Troye said, kissing Michaels forehead gently.

"Bye bye Grayson" Troye whispered before walking out of the door. He said hello and goodbye to Calum before walking down the hallway.

"Where's he going?" Calum asked as he entered the room, closing the door behind him quietly.

"On a date" Michael answered, puckering his lips at Calum. The tan boy chuckled, setting the pink box and cups down before leaning over and gently kissing Michaels lips.

"What's in the box?" Michael asked curiously.

"Donuts for my wonderful boyfriend. By the way Janise came by, they wouldn't let her up because she's not immediate family but I got to talk to her a little. She told me about the cribs so me and Ashton are gonna pick them up sometime tomorrow. Mm, also, I swung by that baby store Janise told you about and took a bunch of pictures of beddings and stuff- sorry I'm rambling. Here's your donuts" Calum chuckled, placing the pink box on Michaels bed and opening the lid.

"No, no, keep talking. Charlie's been kicking all day, nonstop and your voice is calming him down. Talk more" Michael instructed as he picked up a donut with chocolate frosting.

"Okay, well, there's this bedding that I think you'll love. It's like a dark brown but it's decorated with little animals and- here let me find the picture" Calum spoke with excitement in his voice. Michael smiled as he was shown the picture.

"I like it. I really like it" He nodded.

"Great. Plus, Janise showed me a picture of the cribs and there this really nice dark brown color so they'll match perfectly with the bedding" Calum explained.

"That sounds really good cal. The walls in the house are actually perfect to go with the bed and bedding. I really wish I could help with everything instead of just sitting here" Michael pouted. Calum chuckled, placing his hand on Michaels stomach.

"You're doing the important part here. You're resting
so our other little baby comes out healthy and safe. Even if you weren't in here I wouldn't let you lift a finger anyways. I love you but your a stubborn little shit" Calum said. Michael chuckled, playfully smacking Calum's arm. The tan boy caught the boys hand, entwining their fingers and kissing the boys knuckles.

"Where's ember been? I know we hate each other but I just thought... I don't know. I don't know what I thought" Michael shrugged, staring down at his and Calum's entwined hands, playing with Calum's fingers.

"She's been awol for a while. She kinda disappeared the day you came in and had Gray. She came back for a few days but after a week she ran out again. She had texted Emilia saying she was okay but she never said where she was or when she was coming back"
Calum explained. Michael nodded, distractedly playing with Calum's fingers. A few moments later a small cry filled the room. Calum smiled as he stood up, gently pulling his hand away from Michaels before walking over to the baby's crib.

"Hey baby boy. Daddy's here" Calum cooed as he gently picked the baby up, supporting the baby's head and body with his hands. He pressed his baby against his chest, bouncing him lightly.

"Wanna go to mummy? Huh? Yeah, let's give you to mummy" Calum spoke softly as he handed the baby to his boyfriend. Michael smiled, opening his arms for the baby.

"Why hello there. One month old huh? You're almost over the healthy weight aren't you? Yeah, you're such a tough little guy. And your little brother will be here soon too. His names Charlie and I think you'll love him. Mummy and daddy love you both so much"
Michael spoke softly as he held his baby. Calum leaned over and pressed a gentle kiss to Michael temple, sitting on the edge of Michaels hospital bed.

"I love you. I love you both" Calum whispered, kissing Michaels temple again.

"We love you too Cal" Michael smiled as he leaned his head back and looked up at Calum. The tan boy leaned down and kissed Michaels lips, smiling against them as the baby started gurgling.

They were almost complete.