The baby's asleep and we're lying in bed. There's some things I need to talk to him about. It'll be hard, but he needs to know. Yami's absence took a real toll on me. It was very scary and hard. I missed him like crazy and I worried about him very much. All day, everyday.
I turn over to look at him. "What is it aibou?" Yami asks, his eyes shining in the darkness. "I wanna tell you something." I say, scooting closer. I lay my head right next to his, our foreheads almost touching. I can barely see him nod his head. "You can always tell me anything. Never forget that." He nuzzles me with his nose and I let out a soft laugh. My eyes begin to sting and water at this emotional moment. Of course I know I can tell him anything. I always have and I always will. Even if sometimes I didn't tell him right away. I put my hand to his cheek and rub my thumb over his warm, sweet skin. I stop for a moment and go to speak. "You disappearing like that on me hurt so much. I didn't know what to do or how to feel." I blink away the oncoming tears. "Pregnant at the time or not, I couldn't sleep right either. I felt so lost, alone, and afraid. I wasn't sure if I would ever get you back." I press my forehead hard against his, my nose pressed against the side of his face. I feel my lips barely touching the small exposed skin that is left on his cheek. I feel a few tears break free. "Please don't think I'm guilt tripping you or anything because I'm not." I lightly sob, my tears staining his cheek. "I know you're not koi, I know and I missed you so much too. I missed Hana too, but of course she wasn't here yet." His hand glides over my cheek. Yami then moves just enough to kiss me softly on the lips. "I know I wasn't there when I kept wishing I was, but I'm here now and I don't plan to be anywhere else. For a while there I hated myself. I wished that I had never left the house and stayed with you and took very good care of you and the baby. I felt horrible that I didn't know what was going on with you and or the baby. But now that I am here, I'll do everything I can to make it up to you both." I sniffle and lean into his touch while still pressed against him. "I love you." He whispers sweetly. "I love you too." I sniffle. "Com're you." Yami removes his hand from my cheek and wraps around me. I move just slightly and tuck my head under his chin, my favorite place to sleep.
I snuggle as close as humanly possible to him. Even though that doesn't feel enough to me. Yami snickers and kisses my forehead. I slowly fall asleep feeling safe, loved, and warm.
A/N: I'm sorry to announce that there will be no commentary for this chapter. I feel like everything has already been said. Don't want to over add anything. Hope you guys liked the chapter.
